A lecturer at Al-Kharkh University of Science publishes an advanced study in the journal Plasmonics in Scopus.

Assistant Professor Muntadhar Ismail Rahmah Al-Mousawi, a lecturer at Al-Kharkh University of Science and Head of the Quality Assurance and University Performance Department, has published a distinguished scientific paper in the international journal Plasmonics, ranked in the second quartile (Biophysics Q2). The paper is titled:

“Eco-Friendly Laser Ablation Synthesis of CNF@Au Particles: Insights into Enhanced NO₂ Gas Sensing and Antibacterial Activity”

The research addressed the development of an environmentally friendly technique based on laser ablation in a liquid to synthesize carbon nanofibers doped with gold nanoparticles (CNF@Au), with the saturation rate controlled through the number of laser pulses. The prepared materials demonstrated significantly improved performance in detecting nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).

Nanomaterials have also proven highly effective as antibacterials against resistant strains such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, making them promising for biomedical applications and smart sensors.

About the Journal:

Impact Factor (2023): 3.3

CiteScore (2023): 5.9

For study details:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11468-025-02874-z

Al-Kharkh University of Science

Department of Media and Government Communication