Adekunle Adeleke

@nileuniversity.edu.ng

Head of Department/Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Nile University of Nigeria

Adekunle Adeleke


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Engineering, Energy, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Fuel Technology
232

Scopus Publications

3821

Scholar Citations

33

Scholar h-index

84

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Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effects of Densification and Torrefaction on the Thermal Properties of Pelletized Corncob
    NS Saidu, MA Aladodo, HA Ajimotokan, AA Adeleke, TA Orhadahwe, ...
    Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta 45 (2027), 61-77 , 2027
    2027
    Citations: 1
  • Gypsum in the 21st century: multifaceted applications and emerging opportunities
    RA Otunla, AA Adeleke, AI Olosho, TS Ogedengbe, PP Ikubanni, ...
    Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 73 (1), 57 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Optimization and characterization of bioethanol production from Icacina trichanta Oliv and Anchomanes difformis Blume as non-food starch feedstocks
    CN Adewumi, HN Dike, O Achugasim, VE Efeovbokhane, AA Adeleke, ...
    International Journal of Renewable Energy Development 15 (3), 609-621 , 2026
    2026
  • Efficient PAHs Removal from Wastewater Using Coal-Derived Carbon Nanoparticles: Optimization and Reusability Studies
    UN Danmallam, AA Adeleke, ASB Gimba, NHH Abu Bakar, ZU Zango, ...
    Advanced Materials Research 1189, 145-157 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • A review on techno-economic assessment of Spirulina for sustainable nutraceutical, medicinal, environmental, and bioenergy applications (vol 12, 51, 2025)
    MN Musa, GM Jirgi, ZU Zango, MN Isa, M Abdurrazak, AA Adamu, ...
    BIORESOURCES AND BIOPROCESSING 13 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Correction: A review on techno-economic assessment of Spirulina for sustainable nutraceutical, medicinal, environmental, and bioenergy applications
    MN Musa, GM Jirgi, ZU Zango, MN Isa, M Abdurrazak, AA Adamu, ...
    Bioresources and Bioprocessing 13 (1), 55 , 2026
    2026
  • Performance of styrene-butadiene-rubber modified bitumen for sustainable pavement constructions in tropical regions
    D Akinmade, A Afolabi, AA Adeleke, S Duna, M Sandor, K Anupam
    Results in Engineering, 110562 , 2026
    2026
  • Analysis of Load Effects on a Light Trainer Aircraft Composite Wing Skin
    II Omidiji, EA Ndekiri, IMB Omiogbemi, OO Abe, SMI Negash, AA Adeleke, ...
    ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD) 9 (1), 196-206 , 2026
    2026
  • Physio-Chemical and Thermal Characterization of Sorghum Bagasse Fiber for Sustainable Composite Application
    RA Otunla, AA Adeleke, TS Ogedengbe, S Jesuloluwa, RE Abuh, ...
    Construction Technologies and Architecture 22, 3-11 , 2026
    2026
  • Tensile and fracture behaviour of aluminium MMCs with ceramic particles–a review
    PP Ikubanni, AO Mosadomi, AA Adeleke, OO Agboola, SA Ajayi, ...
    Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 65 (2), 1226-1255 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 7
  • Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite Properties Reinforced with Biomass Ash
    A Adeleke, P Nwachukwu, FA Oyedare, S Jesuloluwa, T Ogedengbe, ...
    International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Developing Countries … , 2026
    2026
  • Preliminary Characterization of Calcined Eggshell and Silica as Fillers for Thermally Stable Bioplastic Production
    N Lawal, A Adeleke, P Nzerem, W Adeleke, CN Adewumi, F Ogundolie, ...
    Materials Science Forum 1181, 49-59 , 2026
    2026
  • Preliminary Characterization of CaO and Al₂O₃ Catalysts for Biomass-Derived Bio-Oil Production
    HA Kaoje, AA Adeleke, A Olosho, S Jesuloluwa, ASB Gimba, H Rasheed, ...
    Key Engineering Materials 1045, 53-66 , 2026
    2026
  • Compact Metamaterial Antenna for Advanced Robotic Communication
    AN Ukala, SJ Qureshi, MA Thomas, EA Ogbodo, A Adeleke
    2025 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium-Fall (PIERS-Fall), 1-8 , 2026
    2026
  • Recent advances in modified nanoscale zero-valent iron for petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metal remediation
    M Kane, AI Olosho, BO Agboola, MF Yahaya, AA Adeleke, DG Adekanmi
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-44 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainability of plastic waste management systems through life cycle assessment studies
    II Obianyo, A Sanusi, WA Adeleke, AA Oladunni, EN Anosike-Francis, ...
    Plastic Waste Valorization, 429-454 , 2026
    2026
  • An integrated approach towards sustainable plastic waste management: a case study of Nigeria
    EN Anosike-Francis, HA Rasheed, UN Danmallam, AC Nwakego, ...
    Plastic Waste Valorization, 455-503 , 2026
    2026
  • Exploring the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in the removal of emerging pollutants from industrial effluents by biochar-based catalysts …
    TA Orhadahwe, AA Adeleke, ID Boyede, GO Oladunni, AA Oladunni
    Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants, 227-250 , 2026
    2026
  • Artificial intelligence-driven techno-economic and life cycle assessment of biochar-based catalysts for contaminant removal and waste recycling: a comparative study of …
    EN Anosike-Francis, II Obianyo, HA Kaoje, OB Oyinloye, TS Ogedengbe, ...
    Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants, 281-306 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Integration of artificial intelligence tools with green adsorbent technologies for sustainable removal of pharmaceutical compounds from wastewater
    A Sanusi, HA Rasheed, CN Adewumi, UN Danmallam, AA Adeleke
    Biochar-Based Catalysts for Removal of Environmental Contaminants, 251-279 , 2026
    2026

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Combustion characteristics of fuel briquettes made from charcoal particles and sawdust agglomerates
    HA Ajimotokan, AO Ehindero, KS Ajao, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, ...
    Scientific African 6, e00202 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 243
  • Assessing absorption-based CO2 capture: Research progress and techno-economic assessment overview
    U Khan, CC Ogbaga, OAO Abiodun, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, PU Okoye, ...
    Carbon capture science & technology 8, 100125 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 211
  • A comprehensive review of hydrogen production and storage: A focus on the role of nanomaterials
    EI Epelle, KS Desongu, W Obande, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, JA Okolie, ...
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 47 (47), 20398-20431 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 210
  • Essential basics on biomass torrefaction, densification and utilization
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, PP Ikubanni, OA Lasode, M Malathi, D Paswan
    International Journal of Energy Research 45 (2), 1375-1395 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 155
  • The ignitability, fuel ratio and ash fusion temperatures of torrefied woody biomass
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, PP Ikubanni, OA Lasode, M Malathi, D Paswan
    Heliyon 6 (3) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 104
  • Investigation of physicochemical characteristics of selected lignocellulose biomass
    MO Fajobi, OA Lasode, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, AO Balogun
    Scientific Reports 12 (1), 2918 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 96
  • Sustainability of Multifaceted Usage of Biomass: A Review
    AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, TA Orhadahwe, CT Christopher, JM Akano, ...
    Heliyon 7 (9), E08025 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 90
  • Influence of temperature on the chemical compositions and microstructural changes of ash formed from palm kernel shell
    PP Ikubanni, M Oki, AA Adeleke, AA Adediran, OS Adesina
    Results in Engineering 8, 100173 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 90
  • Physical and mechanical characteristics of composite briquette from coal and pretreated wood fines
    A Adeleke, J Odusote, P Ikubanni, O Lasode, M Malathi, D Pasawan
    International Journal of Coal Science & Technology 8 (5), 1088-1098 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 72
  • Optimization of heat treatment parameters of medium carbon steel quenched in different media using Taguchi method and grey relational analysis
    OO Agboola, PP Ikubanni, AA Adeleke, AA Adediran, OS Adesina, ...
    Heliyon 6 (7) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 72
  • Densification of coal fines and mildly torrefied biomass into composite fuel using different organic binders
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, OA Lasode, PP Ikubanni, M Malathi, D Paswan
    Heliyon 5 (7) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 69
  • A review of ceramic/bio-based hybrid reinforced aluminium matrix composites
    PP Ikubanni, M Oki, AA Adeleke
    Cogent Engineering 7 (1), 1727167 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 68
  • Enhancing biomass Pyrolysis: Predictive insights from process simulation integrated with interpretable Machine learning models
    DC Divine, S Hubert, EI Epelle, AU Ojo, AA Adeleke, CC Ogbaga, ...
    Fuel 366, 131346 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 62
  • Comprehensive characterization of some selected biomass for bioenergy production
    AM Yahya, AA Adeleke, P Nzerem, PP Ikubanni, S Ayuba, HA Rasheed, ...
    ACS omega 8 (46), 43771-43791 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 61
  • Synthesis, physico-mechanical and microstructural characterization of Al6063/SiC/PKSA hybrid reinforced composites
    PP Ikubanni, M Oki, AA Adeleke, PO Omoniyi
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 14845 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 61
  • A comprehensive review on the similarity and disparity of torrefied biomass and coal properties
    AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni, SS Emmanuel, MO Fajobi, P Nwachukwu, ...
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 199, 114502 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 59
  • A review on primary synthesis and secondary treatment of aluminium matrix composites
    TA Orhadahwe, OO Ajide, AA Adeleke, PP Ikubanni
    Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 27 (1), 389-405 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 59
  • Optimization of the tribological properties of hybrid reinforced aluminium matrix composites using Taguchi and Grey's relational analysis
    PP Ikubanni, M Oki, AA Adeleke, OO Agboola
    Scientific African 12, e00839 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 58
  • Influence of torrefaction on lignocellulosic woody biomass of Nigerian origin
    AA Adeleke, JK Odusote, D Paswan, OA Lasode, M Madurai
    Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy 54 (2), 274-285 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 56
  • Development and characterization of wood-polypropylene plastic-cement composite board
    IO Ohijeagbon, AA Adeleke, VT Mustapha, JA Olorunmaiye, IP Okokpujie, ...
    Case Studies in Construction Materials 13, e00365 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 49