Nasiru Abdus-Salam

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Physical Sciences
Director
University of Ilorin

Nasiru Abdus-Salam

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
22

Scopus Publications

1266

Scholar Citations

18

Scholar h-index

37

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Seasonal influence on suitability of masquerade tree as a bioindicator of vehicular pollution along University of Ilorin road
    MO Bello, N Abdus-Salam, LA Ibrahim, TO Bello, A Aremu, ...
    Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society , 2026
    2026
  • Synthesis and applications of graphene oxide from agricultural wastes: a review
    A Ikudayisi-Ugbe, N Abdus-Salam, HI Adegoke
    Discover Chemistry 3 (1), 194 , 2026
    2026
  • Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Activated Biomaterials as Potential Adsorbents for the Removal of Cr (VI), Pb (II), and Cu (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution
    G John, I Etong, N Abdus-Salam, E Akor, A Gloria Nwamaka, ...
    Pb (II), and Cu (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution (October 13, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Activated Biomaterials As Potential Adsorbents for the Removal of Cr (VI), Pb (II), and Cu (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution
    EI Daniel, J Godwin, N Abdus-Salam, AN Gloria, AJ Enemona, BA Felix, ...
    Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research 16 (4), 133-159 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Fenton Reagent-Based Advanced Oxidation for the Degradation of Reactive Black 5 and Methylene Blue Dyes
    GA Saka, N Abdus-Salam
    2025
  • Synthesis and characterization of zeolite Y from agricultural and municipal wastes: A waste management approach
    MO Bello, N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola, RT Oyewumi-Musa, U Pal
    Waste Management Bulletin 2 (2), 122-129 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • Assessment of impact of industrial discharge on the quality of water around Lafarge cement WAPCO, Ewekoro, Nigeria
    N Abdus-Salam, AO Adeoye
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Activation of carbonized biomass materials as potential agents prepared for methylene blue adsorption
    EI Daniel¹, J Godwin, N Abdus-Salam, MI Alkali
    SYNTHESIS , 2024
    2024
  • Na-Y zeolite supported TiO2/Pd nanoparticles for enhanced photoredox catalytic properties and green hydrogen generation
    MO Bello, SP Shelake, N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola, CS Vennapoosa, ...
    Catalysis Communications 186, 106817 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Adsorption Studies of Cr (VI) ions onto Hematite, Activated Carbon and their Composite
    N Abdus-Salam, HA Suleiman, MF Audu
    2023
  • Preparation and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite by Chemical Treatment
    RT Oyewumi-Musa, MO Bello, N Abdus-Salam, SO Olabode
    FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 7 (3), 308-312 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Two step fabrication of nano-ZnO-α-FeOOH composite for experimental and modeling studies of removal of indigo carmine and alizarin red S in batch process
    G John, N Abdus-Salam, IH Adegoke, JR Njimou, EJ Akor, ID Etong, ...
    Chemistry Africa 6 (3), 1305-1319 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Speciation and quantification of organotin compounds in Lagos harbour, Nigeria
    KA Basheeru, HK Okoro, FA Adekola, N Abdus-Salam
    International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry 102 (19), 8250-8269 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 11
  • Adsorption of Cr (VI) ion from Aqueous Solution Using Unmodified Desert Date Peels (Balanites aegyptiaca) Composite with MWCNTs: Isotherm and Kinetic Studies
    MI Alkali, N Abdus-Salam, MO Bello, MO Musa, AA Jimoh, MK Dikwa, ...
    Arid Zone Journal of Basic and Applied Research , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Adsorption of Pb (II) ion onto modified doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica) shells: Isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies
    MI Alkali, N Abdus-Salam, MK Dikwa, RT Oyewumi-Musa, AA Jimoh, I Ojo, ...
    Arid Zone Journal of Basic and Applied Research , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Spatio-temporal monitoring of potentially toxic elements in Lagos harbour water and its health risk implications
    KA Basheeru, FA Adekola, N Abdus-Salam, HK Okoro
    SN Applied Sciences 4 (11), 298 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • High performance nanohybrid ZnO-α-FeOOH nanocomposite prepared for toxic metal ions removal from wastewater: combined sorption and desorption studies
    J Godwin, N Abdus-Salam, AI Haleemat, MO Bello, ED Inyang, MI Alkali, ...
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications 145, 109900 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • KINETIC AND THERMODYNAMIC STUDIES OF ADSORPTION OF LEAD (II) IONS ON MAGNETITE, BAOBAB (Adansonia digitata) AND MAGNETITE-BAOBAB COMPOSITE.
    N Abdus-Salam, SK Adekola, MO Bello
    Bayero Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences 15 (1) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Facile synthesis of rod-like α-FeOOH nanoparticles adsorbent and its mechanism of sorption of Pb (II) and indigo carmine in batch operation
    J Godwin, N Abdus-Salam, AI Haleemat, PK Panda, J Panda, BC Tripathy
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications 140, 109346 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 17
  • Special Crystal Growth and Nucleation process of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Urea Solution for Efficient Removal of Pb (II) ions and Alizarin Red S
    J Godwin, N Abdus-Salam, PK Panda, BC Tripathy
    2022
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The influence of pH and adsorbent concentration on adsorption of lead and zinc on a natural goethite
    N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola
    African Journal of science and technology 6 (2) , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 131
  • Assessment of heavy metals pollution in dumpsites in Ilorin metropolis
    N Abdus-Salam
    Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management 2 (2) , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 86
  • Isotherm and kinetic studies of adsorption of methylene blue using activated carbon from ackee apple pods
    MO Bello, N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola, U Pal
    Chemical Data Collections 31, 100607 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 77
  • Dumpsites in Lokoja, Nigeria: A silent pollution zone for underground water
    N Abdus-Salam, MS Ibrahim, FT Fatoyinbo
    Waste Management and Bioresource Technology 1, 21-30 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 68
  • Adsorption studies of zinc(II) on magnetite, baobab ( Adansonia digitata ) and magnetite–baobab composite
    N Abdus-Salam, SK Adekola
    Applied water science 8 (8), 222 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 59
  • A physicochemical assessment of water quality of oil producing areas of Ilaje, Nigeria.
    N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola, AO Apata
    Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, 333-345 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 52
  • Adsorption of alizarin and fluorescein dyes on adsorbent prepared from mango seed
    N Abdus-Salam, M Buhari
    Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 15 (1), 232-244 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 49
  • Comparative study of trace element levels in some local vegetable varieties and irrigation waters from different locations in Ilorin, Nigeria
    OO Dosumu, N Salami, FA Adekola
    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 17 (1) , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 46
  • Trace metals bioaccumulation by some Nigerian vegetables
    OO Dosumu, N Abdus-Salam, S Oguntoye, FA Afdekale
    Centrepoint 13 (1), 23-32 , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 44
  • Nanoscale ZnO-adsorbent carefully designed for the kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Rhodamine B
    J Godwin, JR Njimou, N Abdus-Salam, PK Panda, BC Tripathy, MK Ghosh, ...
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications 138, 109287 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 39
  • Potential application of termite mound for adsorption and removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solutions
    N Abdus-Salam, AD Itiola
    Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society 9 (3), 373-382 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 38
  • Sequential extraction of trace metals and particle size distribution studies of Kainji Lake sediment, Nigeria
    FA Adekola, N Abdus-Salam, RB Bale, IO Oladeji
    Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability 22 (1), 43-49 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 35
  • A study of sorption of cadmium by goethite in aqueous solution
    N Salami, FA Adekola
    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 16 (1), 1-7 , 2002
    2002
    Citations: 30
  • Kinetics, thermodynamics and competitive adsorption of lead and zinc ions onto termite mound
    N Abdus-Salam, MO Bello
    International journal of environmental science and technology 12 (11), 3417-3426 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 24
  • Removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solution by natural and synthetic calcites
    FA Adekola, NA Salam, HI Adegoke, AM Adesola, JID Adekeye
    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 26 (2) , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 22
  • Na-Y zeolite supported TiO2/Pd nanoparticles for enhanced photoredox catalytic properties and green hydrogen generation
    MO Bello, SP Shelake, N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola, CS Vennapoosa, ...
    Catalysis Communications 186, 106817 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Adsorption studies of acid dye–Eosin yellow on date palm seeds, goethite and their composite
    N Abdus-Salam, AV Ikudayisi-Ugbe, FA Ugbe
    Chemical Data Collections 31, 100626 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 21
  • Adsorption of Alizarin and Fluorescein Dyes onto Palm Seeds Activated Carbon: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies.
    N Abdus-Salam, M Buhari
    Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan 38 (4) , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 20
  • Kinetics and thermodynamic modelling of natural and synthetic goethite for dyes scavenging from aqueous systems
    FA Ugbe, N Abdus-Salam
    Arabian Journal of Chemical and Environmental Research 7 (1), 12-28 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 18
  • Utilization of Guinea corn (Sorghum vulgare) Husk for Preparation of Bio-based Silica and its Characterization Studies
    MO Bello, N Abdus-Salam, FA Adekola
    International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology 3 (2 … , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 18