Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

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Md. Didarul Islam

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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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Biography

Md. Didarul Islam is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), Bangladesh. He received his B.Sc. (Honours) and M.S. degrees in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Dhaka. His research focuses on the development of advanced functional materials for environmental and industrial applications. His research interests include wastewater treatment, nanoparticle synthesis, UV-shielding materials, sustainable food packaging, and polymer and biopolymer-based nanocomposites. His work involves the fabrication and characterization of functional membranes and nanocomposite materials for water purification, environmental remediation, and protective packaging. He has published several research articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is committed to developing sustainable materials that address global challenges in water treatment, environmental protection, and advanced functional materials.

Research Interests
Wastewater treatment Nanoparticle synthesis Sustainable food packaging UV shielding material

M.Sc.

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
2015 - 2017

Honors

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
University of Dhaka
2010 - 2014
Last updated on 2026-07-13 07:35:52

Assistant Professor

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research
2025-10-30 to
2025-12-30

Lecturer

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research
2021-10-02 to
2025-10-29
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2026 Journal

Prolonging fruit shelf-life with a graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) incorporating biopolymer composite: layer-by-layer assembled coating

Authors: Md. Sajib Hossain; Md. Didarul Islam; Anik Das; M. Mehedi Hasan; Md. Mahfuzur Rahman; Samrat Mukhopadhyay
Journal: Sustainable Food Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d5fb00744e
2026 Journal

Magnetic alginate-based composites for wastewater treatment: synthesis, performance, and environmental applications

Authors: Shumsul Arefin, S.M. Fazle Rabbi, Md. Hanif Munshi, Md. Kamruzzaman, Md. Didarul Islam*
Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2026.138619
2026 Journal

Graphitic C3N4-reinforced poly (methyl methacrylate) films for UV-shielding

Authors: Md. Hanif Munshi, Md. Lalon Mia, S.M. Fazle Rabbi, Md. Foysal Sikder, Shariful Islam, Md. Kamruzzaman*, A.N.M. Hamidul Kabir, Md. Didarul Islam*
Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2026.132492
2026 Journal

Chitosan/MXene Biodegradable Films for Sustainable UV‐Shielded Food Packaging Application

Authors: Md. Hanif Munshi, Md. Didarul Islam, Md. Kamruzzaman, Shaikh Almoon Hussain, Shumsul Arefin, S. M. Fazle Rabbi, Md. Entaduzzaman Jony, Muhammad Shamim Al Mamun
Journal: Packaging Technology and Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.70057
2026 Journal

Advances in MXene-Based Composites for Controlled Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Review

Authors: Aqib Adnan Shafin, Md. Hanif Munshi, Shaikh Almoon Hussain, Md. Al Shahariar, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Mohammad Rafiqur Rashid, Md. Abu Bakar Siddiquee, Md. Didarul Islam*, Md. Kamruzzaman*
Journal: Materials Today Communications
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115788
2026 Journal

Ca2+-Crosslinked Alginate/Ti3C2Tx MXene Films with Multifunctional Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties for Active Food Packaging

Authors: Md Hanif Munshi, Nusrat Jahan Tohfa, Shaikh Almoon Hussain, Md Didarul Islam, Mohammad Rafiqur Rashid, M Mehedi Hasan, Mahbub Morshed Khan, Md Kamruzzaman*
Journal: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carpta.2026.101229
2025 Journal

Biodegradable MXene-Alginate Composite: A Sustainable, Transparent, and Flexible Solution for Next-Generation Ultraviolet Shielding

Authors: Md. Hanif Munshi; Md. Didarul Islam; M. Mehedi Hasan*; Shaikh Almoon Hussain; Md. Kamruzzaman*
Journal: ACS Applied Engineering Materials
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaenm.5c00643
2025 Journal

Transparent and flexible MXene-chitosan nanocomposite film for effective UV and high-energy blue light shielding applications

Authors: Md Hanif Munshi, Md Didarul Islam, M Mehedi Hasan, Md Nasiruddin, SM Fazle Rabbi, Shaikh Almoon Hussain, Md Kamruzzaman*
Journal: RSC Sustainability
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d5su00271k
2024 Journal

Electrospun nanofiber-based electrolytes for next-generation quasi-solid dye-sensitized solar cells: A review

Authors: Md Didarul Islam*, M Mehedi Hasan, Md Akhtaruzzaman, Mohammad Junaebur Rashid*
Journal: Energy & Fuels
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c01879
2023 Journal

Cellulose acetate-based membrane for wastewater treatment—A state-of-the-art review

Authors: Md Didarul Islam, Foyez Jalal Uddin, Taslim Ur Rashid, Mohammad Shahruzzaman
Journal: Materials Advances
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ma00255a
2023 Journal

DFT Insights into MAX Phase Borides Hf2AB [A = S, Se, Te] in Comparison with MAX Phase Carbides Hf2AC [A = S, Se, Te]

Authors: Jakiul Islam, Md Didarul Islam, Md Ashraf Ali, Hasina Akter, Aslam Hossain, Mautushi Biswas, Md Mukter Hossain, Md Mohi Uddin, Saleh Hasan Naqib
Journal: ACS omega
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c04283
2023 Journal

Hazard estimations result from arsenic contamination in common foodstuffs, soil, sediment, and water of Joypurhat District, Bangladesh

Authors: Nazma Khatun, Mohammad Nazmul Hossain, Md Didarul Islam, Ashiqur Rahaman
Journal: Pollution
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22059/poll.2022.347351.1578
2023 Journal

Production of cost-effective activated carbon from tea waste for tannery waste water treatment

Authors: MN Hossain, Md Didarul Islam, Ashiqur Rahaman, Nazma Khatun, MA Matin
Journal: Applied Water Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-023-01879-5
2023 Journal

Nontoxic cross-linked graphitic carbon nitride-alginate-based biodegradable transparent films for UV and high-energy blue light shielding

Authors: M Mehedi Hasan, Md Sajib Hossain, Md Didarul Islam, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Aditi Sarker Ratna, Samrat Mukhopadhyay
Journal: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c05659
2022 Journal

Effect of Pressure on the Superconducting Transition Temperature and Physical Properties of CaPd2P2: A DFT Investigation

Authors: Jakiul Islam, Nahida Farjana, Md Didarul Islam, Shamaita Shabnam, Md Afjalur Rahman
Journal: ACS omega
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c01088
2020 Journal

Translocation and bioaccumulation of trace metals from industrial effluent to locally grown vegetables and assessment of human health risk in Bangladesh

Authors: Md Didarul Islam, M Mehedi Hasan, Ashiqur Rahaman, Papia Haque, Md Sazedul Islam, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman
Journal: SN Applied Sciences
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-3123-3
2020 Journal

Biopolymer-based electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells: A critical review

Authors: M Mehedi Hasan, Md Didarul Islam, Taslim Ur Rashid
Journal: Energy & Fuels
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c03396
2024 Book Chapter

Book Name: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Advanced Oxidation Processes for Tannery Effluent

Chapter Title: Ozone based advanced oxidation technologies for the treatment of tannery effluent

Authors: Md Didarul Islam, Haider Jahid Bin, Mahmud Monika, Hasan M Mehedi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95656-7.00009-9
2024 Book Chapter

Book Name: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Advanced Oxidation Processes for Tannery Effluent

Chapter Title: Electrochemical oxidation-based process for tannery effluent treatment

Authors: Haider JahidBin, Hasan MMehedi, Md Didarul Islam*
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95656-7.00004-X
2024 Book Chapter

Book Name: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Advanced Oxidation Processes for Tannery Effluent

Chapter Title: Polymer-based nanocomposite application in tannery wastewater treatments

Authors: Hasan MMehedi, Md Didarul Islam, Haider JahidBin, Mahmud Monika
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95656-7.00017-8
2024 Book Chapter

Book Name: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Wastewater

Chapter Title: Nano-adsorbent based solutions for wastewater treatment—an overview

Authors: Mondal Bapi, Hasan M. Mehedi, Md Didarul Islam*
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99278-7.00018-3
2024 Book Chapter

Book Name: Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Innovative Trends in Removal of Refractory Pollutants from Pharmaceutical Wastewater

Chapter Title: Nanomaterials for the removal of pollutants from pharmaceutical wastewater

Authors: M Mehedi Hasan, Md Didarul Islam, Bapi Mondal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99278-7.00012-2
2023 Book Chapter

Book Name: Advanced and Innovative Approaches of Environmental Biotechnology in Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Chapter Title: Advanced Oxidation Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Authors: Md Didarul Islam, Farzana Yeasmin, M Mehedi Hasan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2598-8_3
2023 Book Chapter

Book Name: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Chapter Title: Toxic effects of the endocrine disrupter on plants

Authors: Meem Muhtasim Mahdi, Md. Didarul Islam, Md. Arafat Hossain
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91902-9.00003-1
2022 Book Chapter

Book Name: Radiation-Processed Polysaccharides

Chapter Title: Radiation processed polysaccharides in food production, preservation and packaging applications

Authors: Nasima Akter Mukta, Md Didarul Islam, Rasheda Begum Dina, Wahida Haque, Papia Haque
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85672-0.00002-7
2022 Book Chapter

Book Name: Biodegradation and Detoxification of Micropollutants in Industrial Wastewater

Chapter Title: Evaluation of micro-pollutants removal from industrial wastewater using conventional and advanced biological treatment processes

Authors: Md Didarul Islam, Meem Muhtasim Mahdi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-88507-2.00011-7
2022 Book Chapter

Book Name: Marine biomaterials: Drug delivery and therapeutic applications

Chapter Title: Chitosan-based gels for ocular drug delivery

Authors: Md Minhajul Islam, Shanta Biswas, Md Sazedul Islam, Md Shahruzzaman, M Mehedi Hasan, Md Didarul Islam, Papia Haque, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4787-1_9
2022 Book Chapter

Book Name: Wastewater Treatment

Chapter Title: Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants (BWWTPs) for Industrial Wastewaters

Authors: Md Didarul Islam, Meem Muhtasim Mahdi, Md Arafat Hossain, Md Minhazul Abedin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003165057
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2026-08-01 to Present Research

Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Materials: Fundamentals, Modification Strategies, and Emerging Applications

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2026-07-25 to Present Research

MOF–Natural Biocomposites for UV-Shielding Applications: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

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2026-07-15 to Present Research

Natural UV-Shielding Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging: Recent Advances and Emerging Opportunities

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2026-07-15 to Present Research

Electrospun Chitosan-Based Functional Composites for Wastewater Remediation

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2026-07-01 to Present Research

Electrospun Cellulose-derived Nanofibrous Membranes for Wastewater Treatment: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

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2026-06-17 to Present Research

MXene-Based UV-Shielding Materials: Fundamental Mechanisms, Multifunctional Properties, and Emerging Applications

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2025-06-15 to Present Research

Highly Transparent and Flexible MXene/Chitosan/Carboxymethyl Cellulose Biocomposite Film for UV Shielding Applications

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