Adewale George Adeniyi

@unilorin.edu.ng

Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
University of Ilorin, Nigeria

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Water Science and Technology
12581

Scholar Citations

61

Scholar h-index

225

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Comparative Structural and Textural Evaluation of Biochar Derived From Devolatilized Agricultural Pods
    BI Busari, AO Ezzat, SS Emmanuel, RO Yusuf, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, ...
    BioEnergy Research 19 (1), 3 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Nano-biochar research: A scopus-based bibliometric analysis of the 2016–2025 period
    KO Iwuozor, HK Okoro, AG Adeniyi
    Next Materials 12, 102051 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable light olefins production via oxidative cracking of n-pentane over bifunctional VO X /Al 2 O 3 -SrO catalyst
    HK Amusa, M Kekere-Ekun, S Alabi, AG Adeniyi, AS Arjah, SA Al-Bogami, ...
    APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL 720 , 2026
    2026
  • Transitioning from Conventional to Green Nitrogen Doping of Biochar
    KO Iwuozor, MO Kekere-Ekun, OO Owolabi, F Aransiola, SI Akinsola, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 123221 , 2026
    2026
  • Lead Pollution in Nigeria: Recent Trends, Distribution, and Remediation Strategies
    AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, N Ogbureke, O Erojikwe, MA Ajala, J Ezenduka, ...
    Next Research, 101895 , 2026
    2026
  • Utilization of Cow Bones as Precursor for Eco-Friendly Liquid Fertilizer Production
    A Adeniyi, K Iwuozor, E Emenike, F Oladipo-Emmanuel, A Egbemhenghe, ...
    Innovative Environmental Engineering Solutions 2 (1), 16-27 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable Light Olefins Production via Oxidative Cracking of n-Pentane over Bifunctional VOₓ/Al2O3-SrO Catalyst
    HK Amusa, M Kekere-Ekun, S Alabi, AG Adeniyi, AS Arjah, SA Al-Bogami, ...
    Applied Catalysis A: General, 120946 , 2026
    2026
  • Adsorptive removal of Cr (VI) and Pb (II) using biochar from biomass and plastic waste: characterization and performance evaluation
    EC Emenike, HK Okoro, GM Al-Senani, SD Al-Qahtani, KO Iwuozor, ...
    Biomass and Bioenergy 207, 108722 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 14
  • Thermochemical conversion of agro-pod and shell wastes into functional electrode materials for battery applications
    AO Ezzat, HT Ojo, EO Omonayin, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, J Emeghai, ...
    Journal of Energy Storage 152, 120763 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Valorization of Sugarcane Leaf Residues through Co-carbonization with Polypropylene Waste for Engineered Carbon Materials
    GM Al-Senani, KO Iwuozor, SD Al-Qahtani, EC Emenike, ...
    Sugar Tech, 1-14 , 2026
    2026
  • Evaluation of the structural and crystalline properties of hybrid biochar derived from co-carbonized polyethylene and soybean pod waste
    HU Hambali, MK Temitope, MA Olowookere, MA Amoloye, KO Iwuozor, ...
    Biofuels 17 (3), 461-477 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 6
  • Materials Science Research Integrity: A Bibliometric Study of Retracted Articles
    AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, UD Inyang, MQ Ali, CA Adeyanju, ...
    Journal of Academic Ethics 24 (1), 47 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • A Review of Sugarcane Juice Extractor Types and Configuration
    KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, AU Egbemhenghe, AG Adeniyi
    Sugar Tech, 1-15 , 2026
    2026
  • Waste-Derived Carbon Materials for High-Efficiency Lithium-ion Batteries: A Review
    AO Orilonise, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, J Emeghai, AG Adeniyi
    Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Evaluating the effect of biomass condition on the properties of biochars derived from sweet lime fruit waste
    EC Emenike, GM Al-Senani, SD Al-Qahtani, KO Iwuozor, ...
    International Journal of Green Energy 23 (1), 232-244 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Evaluation of lime peel-based filter materials in a packed bed for the treatment of pharmaceutical effluent
    HK Okoro, SA Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, AO Mustapha, C Zvinowada, JC Ngila, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 16 (2), 65 , 2026
    2026
  • Recent innovations of advanced oxidation processes in wastewater treatment
    OA Oyewo, MI Adeoba, AM Muliwa, SS Makgato, AG Adeniyi, ...
    Water Remediation Methods and Wastewater Treatment, 683-710 , 2026
    2026
  • Evaluation of Air Inlet Configuration's Effect on Biochar Properties From African Mesquite Pod Carbonization
    AG Adeniyi, GM Al‐Senani, SD Al‐Qahtani, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, ...
    Asia‐Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 21 (1), e70145 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Characterization of Delonix regia stem waste soot: An investigation within the framework of waste-to-energy transformation
    KO Iwuozor, VT Amusa, AU Egbemhenghe, SS Emmanuel, MQ Ali, ...
    Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy, 285-297 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Baseline characteristics of pristine agricultural pods biochar
    BI Busari, GM Al‐Senani, SS Emmanuel, SD Al‐Qahtani, EC Emenike, ...
    Asia‐Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 21 (1), e70128 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 5

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A review of coir fiber reinforced polymer composites
    AG Adeniyi, DV Onifade, JO Ighalo, AS Adeoye
    Composites Part B: Engineering 176, 107305 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 498
  • Adsorption of ciprofloxacin from water: a comprehensive review
    CA Igwegbe, SN Oba, CO Aniagor, AG Adeniyi, JO Ighalo
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 93, 57-77 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 469
  • Sugarcane bagasse: a biomass sufficiently applied for improving global energy, environment and economic sustainability
    EO Ajala, JO Ighalo, MA Ajala, AG Adeniyi, AM Ayanshola
    Bioresources and Bioprocessing 8 (1), 87 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 349
  • A comprehensive review of water quality monitoring and assessment in Nigeria
    JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi
    Chemosphere 260, 127569 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 287
  • CuO nanoparticles (CuO NPs) for water treatment: A review of recent advances
    JO Ighalo, PA Sagboye, G Umenweke, OJ Ajala, FO Omoarukhe, ...
    Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 15, 100443 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 252
  • From oceans to dinner plates: The impact of microplastics on human health
    EC Emenike, CJ Okorie, T Ojeyemi, A Egbemhenghe, KO Iwuozor, ...
    Heliyon 9 (10) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 222
  • Biosorption of pollutants by plant leaves: An empirical review
    AG Adeniyi, JO Ighalo
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7 (3), 103100 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 220
  • Adsorption of pollutants by plant bark derived adsorbents: an empirical review
    JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi
    Journal of Water Process Engineering 35, 101228 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 194
  • Thermochemical co-conversion of biomass-plastic waste to biochar: a review
    AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, OJ Ajala, S Ogunniyi, KB Muritala
    Green Chemical Engineering 5 (1), 31-49 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 187
  • Nanomaterial-based biosorbents: Adsorbent for efficient removal of selected organic pollutants from industrial wastewater
    HK Okoro, S Pandey, CO Ogunkunle, CJ Ngila, C Zvinowanda, I Jimoh, ...
    Emerging Contaminants 8, 46-58 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 165
  • An empirical literature analysis of adsorbent performance for methylene blue uptake from aqueous media
    KO Iwuozor, JO Ighalo, LA Ogunfowora, AG Adeniyi, CA Igwegbe
    Journal of environmental chemical engineering 9 (4), 105658 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 152
  • Artificial intelligence for surface water quality monitoring and assessment: a systematic literature analysis
    JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi, G Marques
    Modeling Earth Systems and Environment 7 (2), 669-681 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 151
  • Recent advances in nano-adsorbents for the sequestration of copper from water
    EC Emenike, AG Adeniyi, PE Omuku, KC Okwu, KO Iwuozor
    Journal of Water Process Engineering 47, 102715 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 150
  • Verification of pore size effect on aqueous-phase adsorption kinetics: A case study of methylene blue
    JO Ighalo, KO Iwuozor, CA Igwegbe, AG Adeniyi
    Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 626, 127119 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 149
  • Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) for aqueous phase adsorption–a review
    JO Ighalo, S Rangabhashiyam, CA Adeyanju, S Ogunniyi, AG Adeniyi, ...
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 105, 34-48 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 145
  • A systematic literature analysis of the nature and regional distribution of water pollution sources in Nigeria
    JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi, JA Adeniran, S Ogunniyi
    Journal of Cleaner Production 283, 124566 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 145
  • Recent advances on the adsorption of herbicides and pesticides from polluted waters: performance evaluation via physical attributes
    JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi, AA Adelodun
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 93, 117-137 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 140
  • Internet of Things for Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment: A Comprehensive Review
    JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi, G Marques
    Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: Theory, Practice and … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 138
  • Advances in the extraction, classification, modification, emerging and advanced applications of crystalline cellulose: a review
    EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor, OD Saliu, J Ramontja, AG Adeniyi
    Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications 6, 100337 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 130
  • A review on the thermochemical conversion of sugarcane bagasse into biochar
    KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, JO Ighalo, FO Omoarukhe, PE Omuku, ...
    Cleaner Materials 6, 100162 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 130