Women Researcher Award
Lobat Taghavi
SRB/IAU, Iran
Lobat Taghavi is a researcher affiliated with SRB/IAU whose documented research includes environmental applications of nanotechnology, magnetic nanocomposites, wastewater treatment, photocatalytic degradation, adsorption processes, and urban environmental assessment. Her publication record includes collaborative studies addressing antibiotic-contaminated water and environmental pollution, providing a research profile relevant to the field of Nanotechnology in Environment. [1] [2] [3]
Abstract
Lobat Taghavi’s documented research profile encompasses environmental nanotechnology and applied environmental assessment. Her publications include studies of FeNi3/SiO2/CuS magnetic nanocomposites for tetracycline photocatalysis and metronidazole adsorption in simulated wastewater. These studies combine nanomaterial synthesis and characterization with pollutant-removal investigations. Her collaborative work also includes hierarchical assessment of urban noise pollution using spatial and analytical approaches. [1] [2] [3]
Keywords
Nanotechnology in Environment; magnetic nanocomposites; wastewater treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption; tetracycline; metronidazole; environmental pollution; nanomaterials; environmental assessment.
Introduction
Environmental nanotechnology applies nanoscale materials and processes to challenges such as water purification and contaminant removal. Taghavi’s documented publications fit within this applied research context, particularly through investigations of magnetic nanocomposites and their use in treating simulated wastewater. The research combines material characterization with controlled studies of pollutant degradation or adsorption. [1] [2]
Research Profile
The supplied bibliometric record identifies 101 documents, 1,818 citations, and an h-index of 23 under Scopus author ID 36149624900. The subject designation used for this recognition profile is Nanotechnology in Environment. Her published collaborations demonstrate an interdisciplinary connection between nanomaterials, environmental engineering, water treatment, and pollution assessment.
Research Contributions
A principal contribution documented in the supplied publications is the investigation of FeNi3/SiO2/CuS magnetic nanocomposites. One study examined their photocatalytic application for tetracycline degradation, while another investigated their adsorption performance for metronidazole. The reported characterization approaches included techniques such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and magnetic measurements. [1] [2]
Publications
- Synthesis and characterizations of a novel FeNi3/SiO2/CuS magnetic nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in simulated wastewater. Journal of Cleaner Production, 179, 42–54. [1]
- Adsorption of metronidazole antibiotic using a new magnetic nanocomposite from simulated wastewater (isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies). Composites Part B: Engineering, 159, 146–156. [2]
- Hierarchal assessment of noise pollution in urban areas – A case study. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 34, 95–103. [3]
Research Impact
The supplied Scopus metrics indicate a measurable publication and citation record. The cited studies address environmental problems through experimentally investigated nanomaterials and analytical assessment methods. In particular, the wastewater studies connect nanocomposite synthesis with pollutant-removal applications, while the urban-noise study extends the environmental scope toward spatial assessment of pollution. [1] [2] [3]
Award Suitability
For the Women Researcher Award category associated with Global Nano Awards, the documented research record provides evidence of activity relevant to environmental nanotechnology. The combination of nanocomposite research, wastewater pollutant treatment, and environmental pollution assessment corresponds directly with the stated subject area of Nanotechnology in Environment. Final recognition remains subject to the award’s applicable evaluation procedures and verification of the submitted research record.
Conclusion
Lobat Taghavi’s documented scholarly profile reflects research at the intersection of nanotechnology and environmental applications. Her cited publications demonstrate work involving magnetic nanocomposites, antibiotic removal from simulated wastewater, photocatalytic treatment, adsorption studies, and environmental pollution assessment. Together with the supplied bibliometric information, these records establish a profile aligned with environmental nanotechnology research.
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References
- Nasseh, N., Taghavi, L., Barikbin, B., & Nasseri, M. A. (2018). Synthesis and characterizations of a novel FeNi3/SiO2/CuS magnetic nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline in simulated wastewater. Journal of Cleaner Production, 179, 42–54.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.052
- Nasseh, N., Barikbin, B., Taghavi, L., & Nasseri, M. A. (2019). Adsorption of metronidazole antibiotic using a new magnetic nanocomposite from simulated wastewater (isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies). Composites Part B: Engineering, 159, 146–156.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.09.034
- Abbaspour, M., Karimi, E., Nassiri, P., Monazzam, M. R., & Taghavi, L. (2015). Hierarchal assessment of noise pollution in urban areas – A case study. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 34, 95–103.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2014.10.002
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Lobat Taghavi, Author ID 36149624900. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36149624900
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Journal of Cleaner Production article record. ScienceDirect.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652618300301
- Global Nano Awards. (n.d.). Global Nano Awards official website.
https://globalnanoawards.com/