Laccase from Aspergillus niger: A novel tool to graft multifunctional materials of interests and their characterization

Development of a continuous flow MEC-AD system with autonomous feeding control and performance optimisation
Bowman, K., Rutland, H., You, J, Fudge, T. and Kyazze, G. 2023. Development of a continuous flow MEC-AD system with autonomous feeding control and performance optimisation. 6th European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Wageningen 06 - 08 Sep 2023

Enhanced Azo Dye Treatment in a Sequential Anaerobic-Aerobic Coupled System of a Biophotovoltaic Cell and Aerobic Bioreactor
Ibrahim, R., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2023. Enhanced Azo Dye Treatment in a Sequential Anaerobic-Aerobic Coupled System of a Biophotovoltaic Cell and Aerobic Bioreactor . 3rd Annual EBNet ECR conference. Edinburgh 30 Aug - 01 Sep 2023

Development of a continuous flow MEC-AD system with autonomous feeding control and performance optimisation.
Bowman, K., Rutland, H, Yu, J, Lin, H, Fudge, T., Kale, I. and Kyazze, G. 2023. Development of a continuous flow MEC-AD system with autonomous feeding control and performance optimisation. 6th IWA International Conference on eco-technologies for wastewater treatment. Girona, Spain 26 - 29 Jun 2023

Biotechnology, sustainability and the water environment
Kyazze, G. 2023. Biotechnology, sustainability and the water environment. FAPS International Symposium. Koladaisi University, Ibadan, Nigeria 29 - 29 May 2023

Biochemical, molecular and microbial ecological aspects of bioelectrochemical systems
Fernando, E., de Silva, C, Nazeer, Z and Kyazze, G. 2023. Biochemical, molecular and microbial ecological aspects of bioelectrochemical systems. in: Gothandam, K.M., Srinivasan, R., Ranjan, S. and Dasgupta, N. (ed.) Biotechnology for toxicity remediation and environmental sustainability CRC Press, Taylor & Francis. pp. 139 - 165

Environmental biotechnology goes electric with bioelectrochemical systems
Kyazze, G. 2022. Environmental biotechnology goes electric with bioelectrochemical systems. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies - special session on microbial biotechnology for a sustainable environment. Online via Zoom 24 Nov 2022

Pilot scale electromethanogenic reactor treating brewery wastewater - progress to commercial implementation
Bowman, K., Fudge, G., Gambier, W., Jobling-Purser, B., Fudge, T., Kale, I. and Kyazze, G. 2022. Pilot scale electromethanogenic reactor treating brewery wastewater - progress to commercial implementation. ISMET 8 Global Conference. Chania, Greece 19 - 23 Sep 2022

Development of algal fuel cells for decolourisation of azo dyes
Ibrahim, R., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2022. Development of algal fuel cells for decolourisation of azo dyes. ISMET 8 Global Conference. Chania, Greece 19 - 23 Sep 2022

Pilot scale electromethanogenic reactor treating brewery wastewater - progress to commercial implementation
Bowman, K., Fudge, G., Gambier, W., Elauiy, M., Hembury, T., Rengaraj, S., Jobling-Purser, B., Fudge, T., Kale, I. and Kyazze, G. 2022. Pilot scale electromethanogenic reactor treating brewery wastewater - progress to commercial implementation. 4th Annual ECR Conference. Jubilee Conference Centre, University of Nottingham 12 - 14 Sep 2022 EBNet.

Cationic and non-ionic surfactant pretreatment of PET to enhance the bacterial biodegradation of PET
Ahmaditabatabaei, S., Iqbal, H., Moinipoor, Z., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2022. Cationic and non-ionic surfactant pretreatment of PET to enhance the bacterial biodegradation of PET. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 93, pp. 235-240. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET2293040

Effect of quorum quenchers on virulence factors production and quorum sensing signalling pathway of non-mucoid, mucoid, and heavily mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Kalgudi, R., Tamimi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2022. Effect of quorum quenchers on virulence factors production and quorum sensing signalling pathway of non-mucoid, mucoid, and heavily mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology. 38 (9) 163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03339-9

Antifungal effect of triclosan on Aspergillus fumigatus: quorum quenching role as a single agent and synergy with liposomal amphotericin-B
Tamimi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2022. Antifungal effect of triclosan on Aspergillus fumigatus: quorum quenching role as a single agent and synergy with liposomal amphotericin-B. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 38 (8) 142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-022-03325-1

Quorum quenchers affect the virulence regulation of non-mucoid, mucoid and heavily mucoid biofilms co-cultured on cell lines.
Kalgudi, R., Tamimi, Roya, Kyazze, Godfrey and Keshavarz, Tajalli 2021. Quorum quenchers affect the virulence regulation of non-mucoid, mucoid and heavily mucoid biofilms co-cultured on cell lines. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-021-11638-8

Fungal Enzymes as Catalytic Tools for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation.
Ahmaditabatabaei, S., Kyazze, G., Iqbal, H. and Keshavarz, T. 2021. Fungal Enzymes as Catalytic Tools for Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Degradation. Journal of Fungi. 7 (11) 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7110931

Prospecting for electrochemically-active hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms for use in bioelectrochemical remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons
Yayork, B., Anyogu, A. and Kyazze, G. 2021. Prospecting for electrochemically-active hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms for use in bioelectrochemical remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons. 5th EU-ISMET Conference (Online). Online 13 - 15 Sep 2021

Taking the waste out of dye wastewater using microbial fuel cells
Kyazze, G. 2021. Taking the waste out of dye wastewater using microbial fuel cells. 5th EU-ISMET Conference (Online). Online 13 - 15 Sep 2021

Expedited biodegradation of organic pollutants and refractory compounds using bioelectrochemical systems
Fernando, E., Kyazze, G., Ahsan, A. and Fernando, P. 2021. Expedited biodegradation of organic pollutants and refractory compounds using bioelectrochemical systems. in: Mendes, K.F (ed.) Biodegradation https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/77777 IntechOpen.

Enhanced electrochemical treatment of phenanthrene-polluted soil using microbial fuel cells.
Adelaja, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2021. Enhanced electrochemical treatment of phenanthrene-polluted soil using microbial fuel cells. Earthline Journal of Chemical Sciences. 6 (1), pp. 37-63. https://doi.org/10.34198/ejcs.6121.3763

Characterization of a biosurfactant producing electroactive Bacillus sp. for enhanced Microbial Fuel Cell dye decolourisation
Gomaa, Ola M., Selim, Nabila, Fathy, Reham, Maghrawy, Heba Hamed, Gamal, Marwa, El Kareem, Hussein Abd, Kyazze, Godfrey and Keshavarz, Tajalli 2021. Characterization of a biosurfactant producing electroactive Bacillus sp. for enhanced Microbial Fuel Cell dye decolourisation. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 147 109767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2021.109767

Bioelectrochemical remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons
Yayork, B., Anyogu, A. and Kyazze, G. 2021. Bioelectrochemical remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons. Society for Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientists conference. Online via Zoom 22 - 26 Mar 2021

Laccase Immobilization Strategies for Application as a Cathode Catalyst in Microbial Fuel Cells for Azo Dye Decolourization
Mani, Priyadharshini, Fidal, V. T., Keshavarz, Taj, Chandra, T. S. and Kyazze, G. 2021. Laccase Immobilization Strategies for Application as a Cathode Catalyst in Microbial Fuel Cells for Azo Dye Decolourization. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11 620075. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.620075

Four ways microbial fuel cells might revolutionise electricity production in the future
Kyazze, G. 2020. Four ways microbial fuel cells might revolutionise electricity production in the future. The Conversation.

Development of an electroactive aerobic biocathode for microbial fuel cell applications
Mani, P., Fidal Kumar, V.T., Bowman, K., Chandra, T.S., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2020. Development of an electroactive aerobic biocathode for microbial fuel cell applications. Environmental Microbiology Reports. 12 (5), pp. 607-612. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.12871

Recycling and the Environment: a Comparative Review Between Mineral-based Plastics and Bioplastics
Aziz, Z., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2020. Recycling and the Environment: a Comparative Review Between Mineral-based Plastics and Bioplastics. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 79, pp. 355-360. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET2079060

Modification of bacterial cell membrane to accelerate decolorization of textile wastewater effluent using microbial fuel cells: role of gamma radiation
Selim, N., Maghrawy, H., Fathy, R., Gamal, M., Abd El Kareem, H., Bowman, K., Breheny, M., Kyazze, G., Keshavarz, T. and Gomaa, O. 2020. Modification of bacterial cell membrane to accelerate decolorization of textile wastewater effluent using microbial fuel cells: role of gamma radiation. Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences. 13 (1), pp. 373-382. https://doi.org/10.1080/16878507.2020.1743480

Remediating industrial wastewater containing azo dyes. Are microbial fuel cells the answer?
Kyazze, G. 2019. Remediating industrial wastewater containing azo dyes. Are microbial fuel cells the answer? Microbial electron transfer for wastewater treatment: Innovative approaches and applications. Hilton Hotels and Towers, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt 09 - 10 Sep 2019

Degradation of azo dye (Acid orange 7) in a microbial fuel cell: comparison between anodic microbial-mediated reduction and cathodic laccase-mediated oxidation
Mani, P., Fidal, V.T., Bowman, K., Breheny, M., Chandra, T.S., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2019. Degradation of azo dye (Acid orange 7) in a microbial fuel cell: comparison between anodic microbial-mediated reduction and cathodic laccase-mediated oxidation. Frontiers in Energy Research. 7 101. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2019.00101

In Focus: Microbial Fuel Cells, some considerations
Keshavarz, T., Gomaa, O. and Kyazze, G. 2019. In Focus: Microbial Fuel Cells, some considerations. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), p. 2069. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.6040

Energy harvesting from Microbial Fuel Cells – Wastewater to Electricity
Breheny, M., Bowman, K., Turgul, V., Keshavarz, T., Kale, I., Gomaa, O. and Kyazze, G. 2019. Energy harvesting from Microbial Fuel Cells – Wastewater to Electricity. 1st Annual EBNet Early Career Conference. Sheffield Hallam University 01 - 02 Jul 2019

Investigating microbial communication for enhanced production of biodegradable plastics
Aziz, Z., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2019. Investigating microbial communication for enhanced production of biodegradable plastics. Postgraduate Fair 2016. NCS, University of Westminster 28 Apr 2016

Enrichment of microbial biocathodes to replace platinum catalyst in microbial fuel cells
Bowman, K., Mani, P., Breheny, M., Gomaa, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2019. Enrichment of microbial biocathodes to replace platinum catalyst in microbial fuel cells. Electromicrobiology - from electrons to ecosystems. Aarhus, Denmark 21 - 22 Mar 2019

Biocatalytic electrode improvement strategies in microbial fuel cell systems
Breheny, M., Bowman, K., Farahmand, N., Gomaa, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2019. Biocatalytic electrode improvement strategies in microbial fuel cell systems. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), pp. 2081-2091. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5916

Probing the mechanism of simultaneous bioenergy production and biodegradation process of Congo red in microbial fuel cells
Gomaa, O.M., Fapetu, S.A., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2019. Probing the mechanism of simultaneous bioenergy production and biodegradation process of Congo red in microbial fuel cells. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), pp. 2092-2097. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5892

The use of bio-electrochemical systems in environmental remediation of xenobiotics: a review
Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2019. The use of bio-electrochemical systems in environmental remediation of xenobiotics: a review. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 94 (7), pp. 2070-2080. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.5848

The Role of Natural Laccase Redox Mediators in Simultaneous Dye Decolorization and Power Production in Microbial Fuel Cells
Mani, P., Kumar, V.T.F., Keshavarz, T., Chandra, T.S. and Kyazze, G. 2018. The Role of Natural Laccase Redox Mediators in Simultaneous Dye Decolorization and Power Production in Microbial Fuel Cells. Energies. 11 (12) 3455. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11123455

The Effects of Quorum Sensing Inhibitors on Multispecies Biofilms of the Oral Cavity
Garner, C., Anyogu, A., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. The Effects of Quorum Sensing Inhibitors on Multispecies Biofilms of the Oral Cavity . FST Doctoral Conference 2018. University of Westminster 19 Apr 2018

Plastics and Environment: Is There a Happy Medium?
Aziz, Z., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. Plastics and Environment: Is There a Happy Medium? FST Doctoral Conference 2018. University of Westminster 19 Apr 2018

Quorum Quenching Effect of Triclosan on Aspergillus fumigatus Conidia Adhesion to Surfaces, Aggregation and Biofilm Formation
Tamimi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. Quorum Quenching Effect of Triclosan on Aspergillus fumigatus Conidia Adhesion to Surfaces, Aggregation and Biofilm Formation . FST Doctoral Conference 2018. University of Westminster 19 Apr 2018

Anti-biofilm efficacy of triclosan-amphotericinB combination against filamentous fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus
Tamimi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. Anti-biofilm efficacy of triclosan-amphotericinB combination against filamentous fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus. Biofilms 8. Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark 27 - 29 May 2018

Modification of bacterial cell membrane to accelerate decolorization of textile wastewater effluent using microbial fuel cells: role of gamma radiation, salinity and endogenous biosurfactant induction
Selim, N., Hamed, H., Fathy, R., Gamal, M., El Kareem, H.A., Breheny, M., Farahmand, N., Bowman, K., Kyazze, G., Keshavarz, T. and Gomaa, O.M. 2018. Modification of bacterial cell membrane to accelerate decolorization of textile wastewater effluent using microbial fuel cells: role of gamma radiation, salinity and endogenous biosurfactant induction. 4th European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne 12 - 14 Sep 2018

Design of a single chamber air cathode microbial fuel cell using a stainless steel spiral anode and 3D printing techniques for continuous flow dye decolourisation
Bowman, K., Breheny, M., Farahmand, N., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. Design of a single chamber air cathode microbial fuel cell using a stainless steel spiral anode and 3D printing techniques for continuous flow dye decolourisation. 4th European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne 12 - 14 Sep 2018

Degradation of azo dyes (Acid orange 7) in a microbial fuel cell: comparison between anodic microbial-mediated reduction and cathodic laccase-mediated oxidation
Kyazze, G., Mani, P., Bowman, K., Farahmand, N., Breheny, M. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. Degradation of azo dyes (Acid orange 7) in a microbial fuel cell: comparison between anodic microbial-mediated reduction and cathodic laccase-mediated oxidation. 4th European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne 12 - 14 Sep 2018

Synergistic Effect of Tryptophan and Erythromycin on Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Structure and Dispersal
Kalgudi, R., Chrzasteka, A., Kyazze, G., Iqbal, H.M.N. and Keshavarz, T. 2018. Synergistic Effect of Tryptophan and Erythromycin on Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Structure and Dispersal. Venice, Italy. IBIC 2018 15 - 18 Apr 2018 AIDIC Servizi S.r.l..

The challenge of biocompatibility evaluation of biocomposites
Iqbal, H.M.N. and Keshavarz, T. 2017. The challenge of biocompatibility evaluation of biocomposites. in: Ambrosio, L. (ed.) Biomedical Composites. 2nd ed. Woodhead Publishing. pp. 303-334

Overexpression of the Mtr pathway in Shewanella oneidensis for bioelectricity production
Fapetu, S.A., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2017. Overexpression of the Mtr pathway in Shewanella oneidensis for bioelectricity production. (Society for Applied Microbiology) 6th ECS Research Symposium. University of Westminster 19 Apr 2017 Society for Applied Microbiology.

The role of riboflavin in decolourisation of Congo red and bioelectricity production using Shewanella oneidensis-MR1 under MFC and non-MFC conditions
Gomaa, O.M., Fapetu, S., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2017. The role of riboflavin in decolourisation of Congo red and bioelectricity production using Shewanella oneidensis-MR1 under MFC and non-MFC conditions. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology . 33, p. 56 56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-017-2223-8

Treatment of phenanthrene and benzene using microbial fuel cells operated continuously for possible in situ and ex situ applications
Adelaja, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2017. Treatment of phenanthrene and benzene using microbial fuel cells operated continuously for possible in situ and ex situ applications. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 116, p. 91–103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2016.10.021

Decolourisation of Acid orange 7 in a microbial fuel cell with a laccase-based biocathode: Influence of mitigating pH changes in the cathode chamber
Mani, P., Keshavarz, T., Chandra, T.S. and Kyazze, G. 2017. Decolourisation of Acid orange 7 in a microbial fuel cell with a laccase-based biocathode: Influence of mitigating pH changes in the cathode chamber. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 96, pp. 170-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2016.10.012

Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells
Fapetu, S., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2016. Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells. Postgraduate Fair 2016. NCS, University of Westminster 28 Apr 2016

Influence of electrolytes in mediating Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilm composition and virulence factors
Kalgudi, R., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2016. Influence of electrolytes in mediating Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 biofilm composition and virulence factors. Biofilms 7: Microbial Works of Art. Porto, Portugal 26 - 28 Jun 2016 Universidade do Minho.

Applying synthetic biology as a tool to understand simultaneous bioenergy production and biodegradation process
Gomaa, O., Fapetu, S., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2016. Applying synthetic biology as a tool to understand simultaneous bioenergy production and biodegradation process. Aulenta, F. and Majone, M. (ed.) EU-ISMET 2016: The 3rd European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Department of Chemistry (NEC) Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 26 - 28 Sep 2016 ISMET.

Improving the performance of microbial fuel cells using laccase-based biocathodes
Mani, P., Keshavarz, T., Kyazze, G. and Chandra, S. 2016. Improving the performance of microbial fuel cells using laccase-based biocathodes. Aulenta, F. and Majone, M. (ed.) EU-ISMET 2016: The 3rd European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Department of Chemistry (NEC) Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 26 - 28 Sep 2016 ISMET.

Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells
Fapetu, S., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2016. Enhancing electricity production from wastewater using microbial fuel cells. Aulenta, F. and Majone, M. (ed.) EU-ISMET 2016: The 3rd European Meeting of the International Society for Microbial Electrochemistry and Technology. Department of Chemistry (NEC) Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy 26 - 28 Sep 2016 ISMET.

Contribution of direct electron transfer mechanisms to overall electron transfer in microbial fuel cells utilising Shewanella oneidensis as biocatalyst
Fapetu, S.A., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2016. Contribution of direct electron transfer mechanisms to overall electron transfer in microbial fuel cells utilising Shewanella oneidensis as biocatalyst. Biotechnology Letters. 38 (9), pp. 1465-1473. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-016-2128-x

Bacterial Cellulose: A sustainable source to develop value-added products - A review
Arévalo Gallegos, A.M., Carrera, S.H., Parra, R., Keshavarz, T. and Iqbal, H.M.N. 2016. Bacterial Cellulose: A sustainable source to develop value-added products - A review. BioResources. 11 (2). https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.11.2.Gallegos

Treatment of colour industry wastewaters with concomitant bioelectricity production in a sequential stacked mono-chamber microbial fuel cells–aerobic system
Kyazze, G., Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Fonseka, K. 2016. Treatment of colour industry wastewaters with concomitant bioelectricity production in a sequential stacked mono-chamber microbial fuel cells–aerobic system. Environmental Technology. 37 (2), pp. 255-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2015.1068378

Enhancing electricity production in microbial fuel cells using defined co-cultures
Fapetu, S., Keshavarz, T., Clements, M.O. and Kyazze, G. 2015. Enhancing electricity production in microbial fuel cells using defined co-cultures. Postgraduate Fair. New Cavendish Street, London 30 Apr 2015

Development of bio-composites with novel characteristics through enzymatic grafting
Iqbal, H.M.N. 2015. Development of bio-composites with novel characteristics through enzymatic grafting. PhD thesis University of Westminster Faculty of Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.34737/9v61y

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-ethyl cellulose based bio-composites with novel characteristics for infection free wound healing application
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-ethyl cellulose based bio-composites with novel characteristics for infection free wound healing application. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 81, pp. 552-559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.08.040

Investigation on quorum sensing molecule of Bacillus licheniformis and its antifungal property
Esmaeilishirazifard, E., Moschos, S.A. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Investigation on quorum sensing molecule of Bacillus licheniformis and its antifungal property.

Bio‐control application of Bacillus quorum sensing on aflatoxigenic fungi through their inter‐kingdom cross‐talk
Esmaeilishirazifard, E., Moschos, S.A. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Bio‐control application of Bacillus quorum sensing on aflatoxigenic fungi through their inter‐kingdom cross‐talk. 6th Congress of European Microbiologists (FEMS 2015). Maastricht, The Netherlands

Development of novel antibacterial active, HaCaT biocompatible and biodegradable CA-g-P(3HB)-EC biocomposites with caffeic acid as a functional entity
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Development of novel antibacterial active, HaCaT biocompatible and biodegradable CA-g-P(3HB)-EC biocomposites with caffeic acid as a functional entity. eXPRESS Polymer Letters. 9 (9), p. 764–772. https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.72

Development of bio-composites with novel characteristics: Evaluation of phenol-induced antibacterial, biocompatible and biodegradable behaviours
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. Development of bio-composites with novel characteristics: Evaluation of phenol-induced antibacterial, biocompatible and biodegradable behaviours. Carbohydrate Polymers. 131, pp. 197-207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.05.046

In-situ development of self-defensive antibacterial biomaterials: phenol-g-keratin-EC based bio-composites with characteristics for biomedical applications
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Locke, I.C., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2015. In-situ development of self-defensive antibacterial biomaterials: phenol-g-keratin-EC based bio-composites with characteristics for biomedical applications. Green Chemistry. 17 (7), pp. 3858-3869. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5GC00715A

Laccase-assisted approach to graft multifunctional materials of interest: keratin-EC based novel composites and their characterisation
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Keshavarz, T. and Tron, T. 2015. Laccase-assisted approach to graft multifunctional materials of interest: keratin-EC based novel composites and their characterisation. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 300 (7), pp. 712-720. https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.201500003

The effect of salinity, redox mediators and temperature on anaerobic biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in microbial fuel cells
Adelaja, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2015. The effect of salinity, redox mediators and temperature on anaerobic biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons in microbial fuel cells. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 283, pp. 211-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2014.08.066

Inter-kingdom cross-talk and its bio-control applications
Esmaeilishirazifard, E., Moschos, S.A. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. Inter-kingdom cross-talk and its bio-control applications. International Union of Microbiological Societies Congress. Montreal, Canada 31 Jul 2014

Bio-control applications of Bacillus quorum sensing on aflatoxigenic fungi
Esmaeilishirazifard, E., Moschos, S.A. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. Bio-control applications of Bacillus quorum sensing on aflatoxigenic fungi.

Aflatoxin occurrence
Esmaeilishirazifard, E. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. Aflatoxin occurrence. in: Faulkner, A.G. (ed.) Aflatoxins: food sources, occurrence and toxicological effects New York, USA Nova Science Publishers. pp. 35-62

Synthesis and characterisation of novel keratin-cellulose based graft composites
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Keshavarz, T. and Tron, T. 2014. Synthesis and characterisation of novel keratin-cellulose based graft composites. University of Westminster Faculty of Science and Technology Postgraduate Fair. University of Westminster, London, UK 29 Apr 2014

Enzymatic grafting: A novel approach to develop multifunctional materials of interest
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Keshavarz, T. and Tron, T. 2014. Enzymatic grafting: A novel approach to develop multifunctional materials of interest. 8th International Conference on Energy, Materials and Nanotechnology. Florida, USA 25 Nov 2014

Biocatalysis for bioelectricity production. Keynote guest lecture presented at the New Horizons in Biocatalysis for Biomaterials Workshop for early career researchers holding a PhD
Kyazze, G. 2014. Biocatalysis for bioelectricity production. Keynote guest lecture presented at the New Horizons in Biocatalysis for Biomaterials Workshop for early career researchers holding a PhD. New Horizons in Biocatalysis for Biomaterials Workshop. Department of Bioengineering, Ege University, Turkey 8-12th April 2014

“One-pot” synthesis and characterisation of novel P(3HB)-ethyl cellulose based graft composites through lipase catalysed esterification
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. “One-pot” synthesis and characterisation of novel P(3HB)-ethyl cellulose based graft composites through lipase catalysed esterification. Polymer Chemistry. 24, pp. 7004-7012. https://doi.org/10.1039/C4PY00857J

Complete degradation of the azo dye Acid Orange-7 and bioelectricity generation in an integrated microbial fuel cell, aerobic two-stage bioreactor system in continuous flow mode at ambient temperature
Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2014. Complete degradation of the azo dye Acid Orange-7 and bioelectricity generation in an integrated microbial fuel cell, aerobic two-stage bioreactor system in continuous flow mode at ambient temperature. Bioresource Technology. 156, pp. 155-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2014.01.036

Enhanced biodegradation of phenanthrene using different inoculum types in a microbial fuel cell
Adelaja, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2014. Enhanced biodegradation of phenanthrene using different inoculum types in a microbial fuel cell. Engineering in Life Sciences. 14 (2), pp. 218-228. https://doi.org/10.1002/elsc.201300089

External resistance as a potential tool for influencing azo dye reductive decolourisation kinetics in microbial fuel cells
Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2014. External resistance as a potential tool for influencing azo dye reductive decolourisation kinetics in microbial fuel cells. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 89, pp. 7-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2013.12.011

Effect of hydraulic retention time on the performance of a novel tubular MFC fed with petroleum hydrocarbons
Adelaja, O., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. Effect of hydraulic retention time on the performance of a novel tubular MFC fed with petroleum hydrocarbons. New Biotechnology. 31, p. S98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2014.05.1845

A preliminary study on the development and characterisation of enzymatically grafted P(3HB)-ethyl cellulose based novel composites
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. A preliminary study on the development and characterisation of enzymatically grafted P(3HB)-ethyl cellulose based novel composites. Cellulose. 21 (5), pp. 3613-3621. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-014-0337-9

Laccase-assisted grafting of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) onto the bacterial cellulose as backbone polymer: development and characterisation
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2014. Laccase-assisted grafting of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) onto the bacterial cellulose as backbone polymer: development and characterisation. Carbohydrate Polymers. 113, pp. 131-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.07.003

Advances in the valorization of lignocellulosic materials by biotechnology: an overview
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2013. Advances in the valorization of lignocellulosic materials by biotechnology: an overview. BioResources. 8 (2), pp. 3157-3176. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.8.2.3157-3176

Interaction between Bacillus species and filamentous fungi for the control of fungal toxin production
Esmaeilishirazifard, E., Moschos, S.A. and Keshavarz, T. 2013. Interaction between Bacillus species and filamentous fungi for the control of fungal toxin production.

Laccase-assisted bio-grafting of polyhydroxy-alkanoates (PHAs) onto the ethyl cellulose (EC) backbone
Iqbal, H.M.N., Kyazze, G., Keshavarz, T. and Tron, T. 2013. Laccase-assisted bio-grafting of polyhydroxy-alkanoates (PHAs) onto the ethyl cellulose (EC) backbone. University of Westminster Faculty of Science and Technology Postgraduate Fair. University of Westminster, London, UK 25 Apr 2013

Integration of biohydrogen, biomethane and bioelectrochemical systems
Premier, G.C., Kim, J.R., Massanet-Nicolau, S., Kyazze, G., Esteves, S., Penumathsa, B.K.V., Rodríguez, J., Maddy, J., Dinsdale, R.M. and Guwy, A.J. 2013. Integration of biohydrogen, biomethane and bioelectrochemical systems. Renewable Energy. 49, pp. 188-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2012.01.035

Simultaneous co-metabolic decolourisation of azo dye mixtures and bio-electricity generation under thermophillic (50°C) and saline conditions by an adapted anaerobic mixed culture in microbial fuel cells
Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2013. Simultaneous co-metabolic decolourisation of azo dye mixtures and bio-electricity generation under thermophillic (50°C) and saline conditions by an adapted anaerobic mixed culture in microbial fuel cells. Bioresource Technology. 127, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.09.065

Simultaneous co-metabolic azo dye decolourisation and bio-electricity generation in microbial fuel cells
Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2012. Simultaneous co-metabolic azo dye decolourisation and bio-electricity generation in microbial fuel cells. Electron transfer at the microbe-mineral interface. University of East Anglia 02 - 04 Apr 2012 The Biochemical Society.

Phenanthrene degradation and concomitant electricity generation using a bioelectrochemical process
Adelaja, O., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2012. Phenanthrene degradation and concomitant electricity generation using a bioelectrochemical process . Electrochem 2012 - Electrochemical Horizons. Dublin 02 - 04 Sep 2012 Royal Society of Chemistry.

Laccase bio-grafting a versatile modification tool from green chemistry technologies
Iqbal, H.M.N., Tron, T. and Keshavarz, T. 2012. Laccase bio-grafting a versatile modification tool from green chemistry technologies. University of Westminster Faculty of Science and Technology Postgraduate Fair. University of Westminster, London, UK 26 Apr 2012

Enhanced bio-decolourisation of acid orange 7 by Shewanella oneidensis through co-metabolism in a microbial fuel cell
Fernando, E., Keshavarz, T. and Kyazze, G. 2012. Enhanced bio-decolourisation of acid orange 7 by Shewanella oneidensis through co-metabolism in a microbial fuel cell. International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 72, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2012.04.010

Influence of catholyte pH and temperature on hydrogen production from acetate using a two chamber concentric tubular microbial electrolysis cell
Kyazze, G., Popov, A., Dinsdale, R.M., Esteves, S., Hawkes, F.R., Premier, G.C. and Guwy, A.J. 2010. Influence of catholyte pH and temperature on hydrogen production from acetate using a two chamber concentric tubular microbial electrolysis cell. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 35 (15), pp. 7716-7722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2010.05.036

Direct fermentation of fodder maize, chicory fructans and perennial ryegrass to hydrogen using mixed microflora
Kyazze, G., Dinsdale, R.M., Hawkes, F.R., Guwy, A.J., Premier, G.C. and Donnison, I.S. 2009. Direct fermentation of fodder maize, chicory fructans and perennial ryegrass to hydrogen using mixed microflora. Bioresource Technology. 99 (18), pp. 8833-8839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.04.047

Feedstocks for BES conversions
Hawkes, F.R., Kim, J.R., Kyazze, G. and Premier, G.C. 2009. Feedstocks for BES conversions. in: Rabaey, K., Angenent, L., Schroder, U. and Keller, J. (ed.) Bioelectrochemical systems: from extracellular electron transfer to biotechnological application London IWA Publishing.

ADM1 can be applied to continuous bio-hydrogen production using a variable stoichiometry approach
Penumathsa, B.K.V., Premier, G.C., Kyazze, G., Dinsdale, R.M., Guwy, A.J., Esteves, S. and Rodríguez, J. 2008. ADM1 can be applied to continuous bio-hydrogen production using a variable stoichiometry approach. Water Research. 42 (16), pp. 4379-4385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2008.07.030

Performance characteristics of a two stage process producing hydrogen and methane continuously
Kyazze, G. 2007. Performance characteristics of a two stage process producing hydrogen and methane continuously. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 97 (4), pp. 759-770. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.21297

Effect of mannan oligosaccharide elicitor and ferulic acid on enhancement of laccases production in liquid cultures of basidiomycetes
Vanhulle, S., Radman, R., Parra, R., Cui, T., Bols, C.M., Tron, T., Sannia, G. and Keshavarz, T. 2007. Effect of mannan oligosaccharide elicitor and ferulic acid on enhancement of laccases production in liquid cultures of basidiomycetes. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 40 (7), pp. 1712-1718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2006.10.002

The potential for hydrogen-enriched biogas production from crops: scenarios in the UK
Martinez-Perez, N., Cherryman, S.J., Premier, G.C., Dinsdale, R.M., Hawkes, D.L., Hawkes, F.R., Kyazze, G. and Guwy, A.J. 2007. The potential for hydrogen-enriched biogas production from crops: scenarios in the UK. Biomass & Bioenergy. 31 (2-3), pp. 95-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2006.07.003

Continuous dark fermentative hydrogen production by mesophilic microflora: principles and progress
Hawkes, F.R., Hussy, I., Dinsdale, R.M., Hawkes, D.L. and Kyazze, G. 2007. Continuous dark fermentative hydrogen production by mesophilic microflora: principles and progress. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 32 (2), pp. 172-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2006.08.014

Influence of substrate concentration on the stability and yield of continuous biohydrogen production
Kyazze, G., Martinez-Perez, N., Dinsdale, R.M., Hawkes, F.R., Hawkes, D.L. and Guwy, A.J. 2006. Influence of substrate concentration on the stability and yield of continuous biohydrogen production. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 93 (5), pp. 971-979. https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.20802

Viscosity of milk: influence of cluster formation
Kyazze, G. and Starov, V. 2004. Viscosity of milk: influence of cluster formation. Colloid Journal. 66 (3), pp. 316-321. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:COLL.0000030842.70947.f0

Influence of cluster formation: viscosity of concentrated emulsions
Kyazze, G. and Starov, V. 2003. Influence of cluster formation: viscosity of concentrated emulsions. Applied Rheology. 13 (5), pp. 259-264. https://doi.org/10.3933/ApplRheol-13-259