Zaharaddeen N. Garba

About

Dr. Zaharaddeen N. Garba is currently an Associate Professor of Chemistry in the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) degrees in Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Universiti Sains Malaysia respectively. He also had Post-doctorate experience from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University and Chulalongkorn University in China and Thailand respectively. He has research interests in Wastewater treatment by Adsorption, Catalysis and Biodiesel production. His current profile comprised of more than 85 articles published in peer reviewed SCI, ISI and Scopus indexed journals, 3 books as well as both local and international conferences. He regularly review high profile manuscripts for publication advice to the Editors-in-Chief.
Dr. Garba is a professional Member of Chemical Society of Nigeria (MCSN), Member, Nigeria Young Academy (MNYA) and Fellow, Institute of Oil & Gas Research & Hydrocarbon Studies (FIOGR).

Employment

• Ahmadu Bello University Associate Professor
  2007 - Present

Education

Education history is unavailable.

Projects & Funding

• A novel copper modified microcrystalline cellulose (Cu-MCC) for treatment of crude oil-contaminated water Second Century Fund (C2F) of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Publications (63)

• Unveiling the mechanism of Pb (II) adsorption on to laser-induced graphene through advanced statistical physics modelling and fractal-like kinetic analysis
  Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2026.121458
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• Optimization and performance of sugarcane bagasse-derived zeolite for the removal of 2-chlorophenol from aqueous matrix
  International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s13762-025-06521-2
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• A review on zeolites for adsorptive desulfurization of crude oil and natural gas: Kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics studies
  Progress in Engineering Science 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.pes.2025.100063
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• Optimization and application of zeolite derived from corncob for 2-chlorophenol removal from wastewater
  Sustainable Chemistry One World 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100071
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• Novel Fullerene-Based Dyes for Solar Cells Applications: Insights from Density Functional Theory and Time Dependent Density Functional Theory Investigations
  Scientific Research Communications 2025 DOI: 10.52460/src.2025.03
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• A critical review on recent trends in metal-organic framework-based composites as sustainable catalysts for environmental applications
  Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2024.113542
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• A novel copper modified microcrystalline cellulose (Cu-MCC) for treatment of crude oil-contaminated water
  Journal of Water Process Engineering 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106293
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• A review on titanium oxide nanoparticles modified metal-organic frameworks for effective CO2 conversion and efficient wastewater remediation
  Zakariyya Uba Zango, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Abdurrahman Garba +9 more
  Environmental Research 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119024
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• A systematic review on applications of biochar and activated carbon derived from biomass as adsorbents for sustainable remediation of antibiotics from pharmaceutical wastewater
  Journal of Water Process Engineering 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106186
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• Biopolymer-based beads for the adsorptive removal of organic pollutants from wastewater: Current state and future perspectives
  International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131759
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• Cocos Nucifera's lignin mediated silver nanoparticle and their photocatalytic activity
  Inorganic Chemistry Communications 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111845
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• Harnessing bio and (Photo)catalysts for microplastics degradation and remediation in soil environment
  Journal of Environmental Management 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122543
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• Isolation, properties, and recent advancements of lignin nanoparticles as green antioxidants
  European Polymer Journal 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113059
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• Microplastics and Co-pollutants in soil and marine environments: Sorption and desorption dynamics in unveiling invisible danger and key to ecotoxicological risk assessment
  Chemosphere 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142630
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• Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic (Acid Blue 25) Dye in Wastewater Using Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Senna Siamea Flower Extract
  SSRN 2024 DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4727631
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• Recent antibacterial agents from biomass derivatives: Characteristics and applications
  Nissa Nurfajrin Solihat, Alif Faturahman Hidayat, R.A. Ilyas

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  • Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani
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  Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2024.02.002
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• Response to Health Crises in Africa: Insight From Executing a 2-Year Project in Nigeria
  Science Communication 2024 DOI: 10.1177/10755470241269958
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• An overview on human exposure, toxicity, solid-phase microextraction and adsorptive removal of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) from water matrices
  Zakariyya Uba Zango, Baranitharan Ethiraj, Fahad S. Al‐Mubaddel +8 more
  Environmental Research 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116102
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• Mitigating oil and gas pollutants for a sustainable environment – Critical review and prospects
  Journal of Cleaner Production 2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137863
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• Recent progress in the preparation, characterization, and applications of modified halloysite nanotubes as adsorbents for wastewater treatment
  Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 2023 DOI: 10.1007/s11814-023-1440-0
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