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Welcome to the blog of the Reaction Engineering & Adsorption (READ) Research Group.

Publications







2021


1. A.W. Gin, H. Hassan, M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed, A.T. Mohd Dina, Recent progresson catalytic co-pyrolysis of plastic waste and lignocellulosic biomass toliquid fuel: The influence of technical and reaction kinetic parameters, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 14 (2021) 103035.

2. M.J. Ahmed, B.H. Hameed, E.H. Hummadi, Insight into the chemically modifiedcrop straw adsorbents for the enhanced removal of water contaminants: A review, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 330 (2021) 115616.

3. N.A. Ahammad, M.A. Zulkifli, M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed, A.T.Mohd Dina, Desorptionof chloramphenicol from ordered mesoporous carbon-alginate beads: Effects ofoperating parameters, and isotherm, kinetics, and regeneration studies, Journalof Environmental Chemical Engineering,  9 (2021) 105015.

4. K. Shikhaliyev, B.H. Hameed, P.U. Okoye, Utilization of biochars assustainable catalysts for upgrading of glycerol from biodiesel production, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9 (2021) 104768.

5. Norhaslinda Nasuha, B.H. Hameed, P.U. Okoye, Dark-Fenton oxidative degradation of methyleneblue and acid blue 29 dyes using sulfuric acid-activated slag of thesteel-making process, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9 (2021) 104831.

6. D. H. H. Sim, I. A. W. Tan, B. H. Hameed, Encapsulated biochar-basedsustained release fertilizer for precision agriculture: A review, Journal ofCleaner Production, 303 (2021) 127018.

7. Mondira Bardhan, Tamanna Mamun Novera, B.H. Hameed, MumtahinaTabassum, Md. Azharul Islam, Md. AtikulIslam, Co-hydrothermal carbonization of differentfeedstocks to hydrochar as potential energy for the future world: A review, Journalof Cleaner Production,  298 (2021) 126734.


2020


  1. M. J. Ahmed, B.H. Hameed, E. H. Hummadi, Review on recent progress in chitosan/chitin-carbonaceous materialcomposites for the adsorption of water pollutants, Carbohydrate Polymers, 247 (2020) 116690.
  2. F. Marrakchi, B.H. Hameed, M. Bouaziz, Mesoporous and high-surface-area activated carbon from defatted olivecake by-products of olive mills for the adsorption kinetics and isotherm ofmethylene blue and acid blue 29, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, In press, journal pre-proof Available online 17 June 2020Article 104199
  3. Z. Mohamed Idris, B. H. Hameed, L. Ye, S. Hajizadeh, A. T. Mohd Din, Amino-functionalised silica-graftedmolecularly imprinted polymers for chloramphenicol adsorption, Journal ofEnvironmental Chemical Engineering, 8 (2020) 103981.
  4. M. J. Ahmed, B. H. Hameed, Insight into the co-pyrolysis of different blended feedstocks to biochar forthe adsorption of organic and inorganic pollutants: A review, Journal ofCleaner Production, 26520 (2020) 121762.
  5. Nurul Najwa Abd Malek, Ali H. Jawad, A.S. Abdulhameed, Khudzir Ismail, B. H. Hameed, New magnetic Schiff'sbase-chitosan-glyoxal/fly ash/Fe3O4 biocomposite for the removal of anionic azodye: An optimized process, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 1461 (2020) 530-539.
  6. N. H. Yusof, K. Y. Foo, B. H. Hameed, M. Hazwan Hussin, S. Sabar, One-step synthesis of chitosan-polyethyleneiminewith calcium chloride as effective adsorbent for Acid Red 88 removal, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 15715 (2020) 648-658.
  7. Patrick U. Okoye, Adriana Longoria, P. J. Sebastian, Song Wang, B. H. Hameed, A review on recent trends inreactor systems and azeotrope separation strategies for catalytic conversion ofbiodiesel-derived glycerol, Science of The Total Environment, 7191 (2020) 134595
  8. Y. L. Tan, B. H. Hameed, A. Z. Abdullah, Deoxygenation of pyrolysis vapour derived from durian shell usingcatalysts prepared from industrial wastes rich in Ca, Fe, Si and Al, Science of The Total Environment, 70310 (2020) 134902.
  9. H. Hassan, B. H. Hameed, J. K. Lim, Co-pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and waste high-density polyethylene:Synergistic effect and product distributions, Energy, 19115 (2020) 116545.
  10. N.H. Yusof, K.Y. Foo, B.H. Hameed, M.H. Hussin, H.K. Lee, S. Sabar, One-step synthesis ofchitosan-polyethyleneimine with calcium chloride as effective adsorbent forAcid Red 88 removal, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 157 (2020) 648-658.
  11. U.A. Qureshi, B.H. Hameed, M.J. Ahmed, Adsorption of endocrine disrupting compounds and other emergingcontaminants using lignocellulosic biomass-derived porous carbons: A review, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 38 (2020) 101380.
  12. M. J. Ahmed, B.H. Hameed, E. H. Hummadi, Review on recent progress in chitosan/chitin-carbonaceous materialcomposites for the adsorption of water pollutants, Carbohydrate Polymers, 247 (2020) 116690.
  13. F. Marrakchi, B.H. Hameed, M. Bouaziz, Mesoporous and high-surface-area activated carbon from defatted olivecake by-products of olive mills for the adsorption kinetics and isotherm ofmethylene blue and acid blue 29, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, In press, journal pre-proof Available online 17 June 2020Article 104199
  14. Z. Mohamed Idris, B. H. Hameed, L. Ye, S. Hajizadeh, A. T. Mohd Din, Amino-functionalised silica-graftedmolecularly imprinted polymers for chloramphenicol adsorption, Journal ofEnvironmental Chemical Engineering, 8 (2020) 103981.
  15. Nurul Najwa Abd Malek, Ali H. Jawad, A.S. Abdulhameed, Khudzir Ismail, B. H. Hameed, New magnetic Schiff's base-chitosan-glyoxal/fly ash/Fe3O4 biocomposite for the removal of anionic azo dye: An optimized process, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules1461 (2020) 530-539.
  16. I.J., Ani, U.G. Akpan, M.A. Olutoye, B.H. Hameed, Solar light responsive TiO2-ZnO, modified with graphitic carbon nitride nano-sheet for degradation of AB29, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 95 9 (2020) 2674-2683.
  17. A.M. Aldawsari, I.H. Alsohaimi, H.M.A. Hassan, M.R. Berber, Z.E.A.A bdalla, I. Hassan, E.A.M. Saleh, B.H. Hameed,Activated carbon/MOFs composite: AC/NH2-MIL-101(Cr), synthesis and applicationin high performance adsorption of p-nitrophenol, Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 24 (2020) 693-703.
  18. H. Hassan, B.H.  Hameed, Fe-natural zeolite as highlyactive heterogeneous catalyst in decolorization of reactive blue 4, International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 11 (2020) 133-137.
  19. N.H. Yusof, K.Y. Foo, L.D. Wilson, B.H. Hameed, M.H. Hussin, S.  Sabar, Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Polyethyleneimine Grafted Chitosan Beads forthe Adsorption of Acid Red 27, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 28 (2020) 542-552.



2019


  1. M. J. Ahmed, B. H. Hameed, Insights into the isotherm and kinetic models for the coadsorption ofpharmaceuticals in the absence and presence of metal ions: A review, Journal of Environmental Management, 25215 (2019) 109617.
  2. Ali H. Jawad, Siti Solehah Ahmad Norrahma, B. H. Hameed, Khudzir Ismail, Chitosan-glyoxal film as asuperior adsorbent for two structurally different reactive and acid dyes:Adsorption and mechanism study, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 13515 (2019) 569-581.
  3. H. Hassan, J. K. Lim, B. H. Hameed, Catalytic co-pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and waste high-density polyethyleneover faujasite-type zeolite, Bioresource Technology, 284 (2019) 406-414.
  4. Y. L. Tan, A. Z. Abdullah, B. H. Hameed, Product distribution of the thermal and catalytic fast pyrolysis ofkaranja (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls over a reusable silica-alumina catalyst, Fuel, 2451 (2019) 89-95.
  5. W. A. Khanday, M. J. Ahmed, P. U. Okoye, Esam H. Hummadi, B. H. Hameed, Single-step pyrolysis of phosphoricacid-activated chitin for efficient adsorption of cephalexin antibiotic, Bioresource Technology, 280 (2019) 255-259.
  6. Ali H. Jawad, N. F. Hanani Mamat, B. H. Hameed, Khudzir Ismail, Biofilm of cross-linked Chitosan-Ethylene GlycolDiglycidyl Ether for removal of Reactive Red 120 and Methyl Orange: Adsorptionand mechanism studies, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7 (2019) 102965.
  7. M. J. Ahmed, P. U. Okoye, E. H. Hummadi, B. H. Hameed, High-performance porous biochar from the pyrolysis ofnatural and renewable seaweed (Gelidiella acerosa) and its application for theadsorption of methylene blue, Bioresource Technology, 278 (2019) 159-164.
  8. M. J. Ahmed, B. H. Hameed, Hydrogenation of glucose and fructose into hexitols over heterogeneouscatalysts: A review, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 96 (2019) 341-352
  9. Y.L. Tan, M.J. Ahmed, E.H. Hummadi, B.H. Hameed, Kinetics of pyrolysis of durian (Durio zibethinus L.) shell usingthermogravimetric analysis, Journal of Physical Science, 30 (2019) 65–79.
  10. A. Afandi A., M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed, A.T.M. Din, Effects of nanocasting parameters on surface area properties of PEG 400-based ordered mesoporous carbon, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2124 (2019) Article number 020035.



2018


Recent Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals in 2018













11. I.J. Ani, U.G. Akpan, M.A. Olutoye, B.H. Hameed, Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants in petroleum refinery wastewater byTiO2 and ZnO-based photocatalysts: Recent development, Journal of Cleaner Production, Accepted manuscript August 2018.




2017



  1. M.A. Islam, M.J. Ahmed, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous activatedcarbon prepared from NaOH activation of rattan (Lacosperma secundiflorum)hydrochar for methylene blue removal, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 138 (2017) 279-285.
  2. W.A. Khanday, M.  Asif, B.H. Hameed, Cross-linked beads of activated oil palm ash zeolite/chitosan composite as a bio-adsorbentfor the removal of methylene blue and acid blue 29 dyes, International Journalof Biological Macromolecules, 95 (2017) 895-902.
  3. P.U. Okoye, A.Z. Abdullah, B.H. Hameed, Stabilized ladle furnace steel slag forglycerol carbonate synthesis via glycerol transesterification reaction withdimethyl carbonate, Energy Conversion and Management, 133 (2017) 477-485.
  4. A.H. Jawad, Md Azharul Islam, B.H. Hameed, Cross-linked chitosan thin film coatedonto glass plate as an effective adsorbent for adsorption of reactive orange16, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 95 (2017) 743-749.
  5. Y.T. Algoufi, G. Kabir, B.H. Hameed, Synthesis of glycerol carbonate from biodieselby-product glycerol over calcined dolomite, Journal of the Taiwan Institute ofChemical Engineers, 70 (2017) 179-187.
  6. W.A. Khanday, F. Marrakchi, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous zeolite–activated carbon composite from oil palm ash as an effective adsorbent for methyleneblue, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 70 (2017) 32-41.
  7. P.U. Okoye, A.Z. Abdullah, B.H. Hameed, Areview on recent developments and progress in the kinetics and deactivation ofcatalytic acetylation of glycerol—A byproduct of biodiesel, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 74 (2017) 387-401.
  8. Y.T. Algoufi, U.G. Akpan, G. Kabir, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Upgrading of glycerol from biodiesel synthesis with dimethylcarbonate on reusable Sr–Al mixed oxide catalysts, Energy Conversion and Management, 138 (2017) 183-189.
  9. G. Kabir, B.H. Hameed, Recent progress oncatalytic pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass to high-grade bio-oil and bio-chemicals, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 70 (2017) 945-967.
  10. F. Marrakchi, M.J. Ahmed, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous-activated carbon prepared from chitosan flakesvia single-step sodium hydroxide activation for the adsorption of methyleneblue, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 98 (2017) 233-239.
  11. A.L. Yaumi, M.Z. Abu Bakar, B.H. Hameed, Recentadvances in functionalized composite solid materials for carbon dioxidecapture, Energy, 124 (2017) 461-480.
  12. F. Marrakchi, Muthanna J. Ahmed, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous carbonaceous material from fish scales as low-cost adsorbent forreactive orange 16 adsorption, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 71 (2017) 47-54.
  13. N. Nasuha, S. Ismail, B.H. Hameed, Activatedelectric arc furnace slag as an effective and reusable Fenton-like catalyst forthe photodegradation of methylene blue and acid blue 29,  Journal of Environmental Management, 196 (2017) 323-329
  14. K.L. Tan, B.H. Hameed, Insight into theadsorption kinetics models for the removal of contaminants from aqueoussolutions, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 74 (2017) 25-48.
  15. Md. Azharul Islam, S. Sabar, A. Benhouria, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Nanoporous activated carbon prepared fromKaranj (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls for methylene blue adsorption, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 74 (2017) 96-104.
  16. Ioannis Anastopoulos, Amit Bhatnagar, Bassim H. Hameed, Yong Sik Ok, Michalis Omirou, A review on waste-derived adsorbents from sugar industry for pollutant removal in water and wastewater, Journal of Molecular Liquids, 240 (2017) 179–188.
  17. G. Kabir, A.T. Mohd Din, B.H. Hameed, Pyrolysis of oil palm mesocarp fiber and palm frond in a slow-heating fixed-bed reactor: A comparative study, Bioresource Technology, 241 (2017) 563-572. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1VBWE3QUFZ0~T9
  18. Y.L. Tan, A.Z. Abdullah, B.H. Hameed, Fast pyrolysis of Durian (Durio zibethinus L) shell in a drop-type fixed bed reactor: Pyrolysis behavior and product analyses, Bioresource Technology, 243 (2017) 85-92. 
  19. M.J. Ahmed, Md. Azharul Islam, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Human hair-derived high surface area porous carbon material for the adsorption isotherm and kinetics of tetracycline antibiotics, Bioresource Technology, 243 (2017) 778-784.
  20. Md. Azharul Islam, M.J. Ahmed, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous activated coconut shell-derivedhydrochar prepared via hydrothermal carbonization-NaOH activation for methyleneblue adsorption, Journal of Environmental Management, 203 (2017) 237-244.
  21. M. Kwiatkowski, B.H. Hameed, An evaluation of the reliability of the characterization of the porous structure of activated carbons based on incomplete nitrogen adsorption isotherms, J Mol Model (2017) 23:238. 
  22. A. L. Yaumi, M. Z. Abu Bakar, B.H. Hameed, Reusable nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon adsorbent for carbon dioxide adsorption in fixed-bed, Energy, 138 (2017) 776-784. 
  23. P.U. Okoye, A.Z. Abdullah, B.H. Hameed, Synthesis of oxygenated fuel additives via glycerol esterification with acetic acid over bio-derived carbon catalyst, Fuel, 209 (2017) 538-544.
  24. F. Marrakchi, M. Auta, W.A. Khanday, B.H. Hameed, High-surface-area and nitrogen-rich mesoporous carbon material fromfishery waste for effective adsorption of methylene blue, Powder Technology, 321 (2017) 428-434.
  25. W.A. Khanday, P.U. Okoye, B.H. Hameed, Biodiesel byproduct glycerol upgrading to glycerol carbonate over lithium-oil palm ash zeolite, Energy Conversion and Management, 151(2017) 472-480.
  26. F. Marrakchi, M. Bouaziz, B.H. Hameed, Adsorption of acid blue 29 and methylene blue on mesoporous K2CO3-activated olive pomace boiler ash, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 535 (2017) 157-165.
  27. A. Aldawsari, M. A. Khan, B.H. Hameed,  A. A. Alqadami, M.R. Siddiqui,  Z. A. Alothman,  A. Y. H. Ahmed, Mercerized mesoporous date pit activated carbon—A novel adsorbent to sequester potentially toxic divalent heavy metals from water, PLoS ONE 12(9): e0184493.
  28. G. Kabira, A. T. Mohd Din , B.H. Hameed, Pyrolysis of oil palm mesocarp fiber catalyzed with steel slag-derived zeolite for bio-oil production, Bioresource Technology, 249 (2018) 42-48.
  29. F. Marrakchi, M. Bouaziza, B.H. Hameed, Activated carbon-clay composite as an effective adsorbent from the spent bleaching sorbent of olive pomace oil: Process optimization and adsorption of acid blue 29 and methylene blue, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Accepted Manuscript, 128 (2017) 221-230. 
  30. M.M. Mohammed Alia, M.J. Ahmeda, B.H. Hameed, NaY zeolite from wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) straw ash used for the adsorption of tetracycline, Journal of Cleaner Production, 172 (2017) 602-608.
  31. W.A. Khanday, B.H. Hameed, Zeolite-hydroxyapatite-activated oil palm ash composite for antibiotic tetracycline adsorption, Fuel, Accepted manuscript, 20th November 2017.
  32. Zuraida Wan, J. K. Lim, B.H. Hameed, Chromium–tungsten–manganese oxides for synthesis of fatty acid methyl ester via esterification of palm fatty acid distillate, Energy, Accepted manuscript, 20th November 2017.
2016


8. N. Nasuha, S. Ismail, B.H. Hameed, Activated electric arc furnace slag as an efficient and reusable heterogeneous Fenton-like catalyst for the degradation of reactive black 5, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Accepted Manuscript 25/7/2016  (Impact Factor 2015: 2.484). 

9. W. A. Khanday, G. Kabir, B.H. Hameed, Catalytic pyrolysis of oil palm mesocarp fibre on a zeolite derived from low-cost oil palm ash, Energy Conversion and Management, Accepted Manuscript 1/9/2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 4.801).


10.H. Hassan, J.K. Lim, B.H. Hameed, Recent progress on biomass co-pyrolysis conversion into high-quality bio-oil, Bioresource Technology, Accepted manuscript 6th September 2016  (Impact Factor 2015: 4.917).

11. F. Marrakchi, W. A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Cross-linked chitosan/sepiolite composite for the adsorption of methylene blue and reactive orange 16, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Accepted Manuscript, 20th September 2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 3.138)

12. W.A. Khanday, F. Marrakchi, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous zeolite–activated carbon composite from oil palm ash as an effective adsorbent for methylene blue, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 3 November 2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 2.484)

13. W.A. Khanday, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Cross-linked beads of activated oil palm ash zeolite/chitosan composite as a bio-adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue and acid blue 29 dyes, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 24 October 2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 3.138).

14. M.A. Olutoye, B.H. Hameed, Kinetics and deactivation of a dual-site heterogeneous oxide catalyst during the transesterification of crude jatropha oil with methanol, Journal of Taibah University for Science, Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2016, Pages 685-699

15. P.U. Okoye, A.Z. Abdullah, B.H. Hameed, Glycerol carbonate synthesis from glycerol and dimethyl carbonate using trisodium phosphate, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Volume 68, November 2016, Pages 51-58. (Impact Factor 2015: 2.484).

16. Y.T. Algoufi, G. Kabir, B.H. Hameed, Synthesis of glycerol carbonate from biodiesel by-product glycerol over calcined dolomite, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 3 November 2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 2.484).

17. P.U. Okoye, A.Z. Abdullah, B.H. Hameed, Stabilized ladle furnace steel slag for glycerol carbonate synthesis via glycerol transesterification reaction with dimethyl carbonate, Energy Conversion and Management, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 4 November 2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 4.801).

18. I.A.W. Tan, J.C. Chan, B.H. Hameed, L.L.P. Lim, Adsorption behavior of cadmium ions onto phosphoric acid-impregnated microwave-induced mesoporous activated carbon, Journal of Water Process Engineering, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 20 November 2016.

19. Ali H. Jawad, M. Azharul, B.H. Hameed, Cross-linked chitosan thin film coated onto glass plate as an effective adsorbent for adsorption of reactive orange 16, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, In Press, Corrected Proof, Accepted manuscript 21 Nov. 2016. (Impact Factor 2015: 3.138).




2015

1.    M. Auta, B.H. Hameed, Synthetic textile dye removal from aqueous solution using modified local clay adsorbent, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal 14 (2015) 955-963.
2.    Benhouria, M.A. Islam, H. Zaghouane-Boudiaf, M. Boutahala, B.H. Hameed, Calcium alginate-bentonite-activated carbon composite beads as highly effective adsorbent for methylene blue, Chemical Engineering Journal 270 (2015) 621-630.
4.    M.A. Islam, A. Benhouria, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Methylene blue adsorption on factory-rejected tea activated carbon prepared by conjunction of hydrothermal carbonization and sodium hydroxide activation processes, Journal of the Taiwan Institute ofChemical Engineers 52 (2015) 57-64.
5.    M.A. Islam, G. Kabir, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Combustion kinetics of hydrochar produced from hydrothermal carbonisation of Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls via thermogravimetric analysis, Bioresource Technology 194 (2015) 14-20.
6.    M.A. Islam, I.A.W. Tan, A. Benhouria, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Mesoporous and adsorptive properties of palm date seed activated carbon prepared via sequential hydrothermal carbonization and sodium hydroxide activation, Chemical Engineering Journal 270 (2015) 187-195.
7.    M.A. Khan, B.H. Hameed, J. Lawler, M. Kumar, B.H. Jeon, Developments in activated functionalized carbons and their applications in water decontamination: a review, Desalination andWater Treatment 54 (2015) 422-449.
8.    A.T. Mohd Din, M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed, Ordered mesoporous carbons originated from non-edible polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG-400) for chloramphenicol antibiotic recovery from liquid phase, ChemicalEngineering Journal 260 (2015) 730-739.
9.    V.O. Njoku, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid adsorption onto coconut shell-activated carbon: isotherm and kinetic modeling, Desalination and Water Treatment 55 (2015) 132-141.
10.  V.O. Njoku, M.A. Islam, M. Asif, B.H. Hameed, Adsorption of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by mesoporous activated carbon prepared from H3PO4-activated langsat empty fruit bunch, Journal of Environmental Management 154 (2015) 138-144.
11.  S.R. Patil, U.G. Akpan, B.H. Hameed, Photocatalytic activity of sol–gel-derived mesoporous TiO2 thin films for reactive orange 16 degradation, Desalination and WaterTreatment 53 (2015) 3604-3614.
12.  N.F.M. Salleh, A.A. Jalil, S. Triwahyono, J. Efendi, R.R. Mukti, B.H. Hameed, New insight into electrochemical-induced synthesis of NiAl2O4/Al2O3: Synergistic effect of surface hydroxyl groups and magnetism for enhanced adsorptivity of Pd(II), Applied Surface Science 349 (2015) 485-495.
13.  Y. Syamsuddin, M.N. Murat, B.H. Hameed, Transesterification of Jatropha oil with dimethyl carbonate to produce fatty acid methyl ester over reusable Ca-La-Al mixed-oxide catalyst, Energy Conversion and Management 106 (2015) 1356-1361.
14.  Z. Wan, J.K. Lim, B.H. Hameed, Chromium-tungsten heterogeneous catalyst for esterification of palm fatty acid distillate to fatty acid methyl ester, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 54 (2015) 64-70.