Research Experience

Research Interests Undergraduate Thesis

Title: Assessing the Antimicrobial Effects on Silk Fabrics Treated with CuSO4 & Aleovera Gel.

Supervisor: Mr. Zakaria Alam Jiku, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Wet Processing Engineering, TECN

• The objective was to assess and compare the antimicrobial properties of silk fabric treated with CuSO4 & Aleovera Gel.
• The study involved characterization of treated silk fabric, antibacterial efficacy testing against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as an exploration of the underlying mechanisms.
• Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were employed to analyze the surface morphology.
• Zone of inhibition tests and bacterial colony counting were used to assess antibacterial activity.
• The results revealed significant antibacterial properties in copper sulfate-treated silk fabric, with rapid bactericidal kinetics.

Publications

Title: Multifunctional Properties and Emerging Sustainable Applications of rGO/Regenerated Cellulose Composites.

Authors: M. Rabbani; M.M Hossain; H. Monira; A.S Rafi; M.R Hasan; M.A Shahid
Journal: Polymer
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Status: (Under Revision)

Title: A review on nanocomposite hydrogel sensors for healthcare applications: Fabrication techniques, multifunctionality, and challenges.

Authors: Hossain, M. M., Islam, T., Chaion, M. H., Rabbani, M., Islam, M. A., Rahman, M., Rafi, A. S., Shahid, M. A., & Das, S. C.
Journal: Nanomaterials
Publisher: MDPI
Status: (Minor revision)

Title: Development of self-cleaning and antibacterial properties on cotton fabric using silver nanoparticles and PFOTS.

Authors: MM Hossain, Khan M, Saeed MA, Ullah S, et al.
Journal: SPE Polymers
Publisher: Wiley
DOI: doi.org/10.1002/pls2.10143

Title: Advancements of eco-friendly natural antimicrobial agents and their transformative role in sustainable textiles.

Authors: MM Hossain,Islam T, Jalil MA, et al.
Journal: SPE Polymers
Publisher: Wiley
DOI: doi.org/10.1002/pls2.10135

Title: Reducing water and energy consumption in sustainable cotton dyeing using a low liquor ratio process .

Authors: J.J.E Abeer; M.I Islam; D.R Dola; H.M Haq; H. Biswas; M.M Hossain
Journal: Discover Chemistry
Publisher: Springer Nature
DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s44371-026-00506-x

Title: Natural fibers towards fashion sustainability: a review of raw materials, production, application, and perspective.

Authors: Tarikul Islam, Md Monir Hossain, Sha’Mira Covington
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
DOI: doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2025.2462218