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Abdul Kariem Arof

Abdul Kariem Arof

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Materials Science
Malaysia
2022

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
71
Citations
17628
World Ranking
4258
National Ranking
13

Abdul Kariem Arof publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Abdul Kariem Arof sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 444 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Abdul Kariem Arof D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Abdul Kariem Arof sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 71 D-Index — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award

Overview

Abdul Kariem Arof is affiliated with the University of Malaya in Malaysia and specializes in multiple fields related to engineering, energy, and materials science. Their research focuses on subfields such as electrical and electronic engineering, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, materials chemistry, polymers and plastics, as well as electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.

Their work covers a range of topics that include:

  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
  • Conducting Polymers and Applications
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • Perovskite Materials and Applications

Abdul Kariem Arof has contributed research papers to various scientific journals over recent years. Some notable recent publications include:

  • Development on Solid Polymer Electrolytes for Electrochemical Devices, 2021, published in Molecules
  • Polyacrylonitrile-based gel polymer electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells: a review, 2020, published in Ionics
  • PMMA-LiTFSI based gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-oxygen cell application, 2021, published in Optical Materials
  • Cage-Like Porous Prussian Blue as High-Capacity Cathode for Sodium-Ion Batteries, 2022, published in ACS Applied Nano Materials
  • Review on mixed cation effect in gel polymer electrolytes for quasi solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells, 2020, published in Ionics

Their frequent co-authors include researchers such as M.H. Buraidah, Z. Osman, L. P. Teo, M. Z. Kufian, and A. A. Abdukarimov. These collaborations have been reflected in multiple joint publications.

The main venues where Abdul Kariem Arof has published include:

  • Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals
  • Ionics
  • Optical and Quantum Electronics
  • Optik
  • Molecules

The breadth of their research spans across developing and optimizing materials for energy applications, especially focusing on polymer electrolytes and solar cell technologies. Their work contributes toward understanding the properties and applications of advanced materials in energy storage and conversion systems.

Best Publications

  • FTIR studies of PVC/PMMA blend based polymer electrolytes.

    S. Ramesh;Koay Hang Leen;K. Kumutha;A.K. Arof

  • Quantum dot-sensitized solar cells—perspective and recent developments: A review of Cd chalcogenide quantum dots as sensitizers

    H.K. Jun;M.A. Careem;A.K. Arof

  • FTIR studies of chitosan acetate based polymer electrolytes

    Z. Osman;Abdul Kariem Arof

  • Plasticized chitosan–PVA blend polymer electrolyte based proton battery

    M.F.Z. Kadir;S.R. Majid;A.K. Arof

  • Ionic conductivity studies of plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) polymer electrolytes

    S Ramesh;A.K Arof

  • Conductivity studies of a chitosan-based polymer electrolyte

    A.S.A. Khiar;R. Puteh;A.K. Arof

  • Ionic conductivity by correlated barrier hopping in NH4I doped chitosan solid electrolyte

    M.H. Buraidah;L.P. Teo;S.R. Majid;A.K. Arof

  • Dielectric behaviour of PVC-based polymer electrolytes

    S Ramesh;A.H Yahaya;A.K Arof

  • A method based on impedance spectroscopy to determine transport properties of polymer electrolytes

    A. K. Arof;S. Amirudin;S. Z. Yusof;I. M. Noor

  • FTIR studies of PEMA/PVdF-HFP blend polymer electrolyte system incorporated with LiCF3SO3 salt

    L.N. Sim;Siti Rohana Majid;Abdul Kariem Arof

  • Ionic conductivity studies of poly(vinyl alcohol) alkaline solid polymer electrolyte and its use in nickel–zinc cells

    A. A. Mohamad;N. S. Mohamed;M. Z. A. Yahya;Raihan Othman

  • Characterization of chitosan/PVA blended electrolyte doped with NH4I

    M.H. Buraidah;A.K. Arof

  • Transparent conducting lithium-doped nickel oxide thin films by spray pyrolysis technique

    P Puspharajah;S Radhakrishna;A. K Arof

  • Influence of silver ion reduction on electrical modulus parameters of solid polymer electrolyte based on chitosan- silver triflate electrolyte membrane

    S. B. Aziz;Z. H. Z. Abidin;A. K. Arof

  • Conductivity enhancement due to ion dissociation in plasticized chitosan based polymer electrolytes

    Z. Osman;Z.A. Ibrahim;Abdul Kariem Arof

  • Dielectric properties and morphology of polymer electrolyte based on poly(ɛ-caprolactone) and ammonium thiocyanate

    H.J. Woo;S.R. Majid;Abdul Kariem Arof

  • Good prospect of ionic liquid based-poly(vinyl alcohol) polymer electrolytes for supercapacitors with excellent electrical, electrochemical and thermal properties

    Chiam-Wen Liew;S. Ramesh;A.K. Arof

  • Effect of oleic acid plasticizer on chitosan–lithium acetate solid polymer electrolytes

    M.Z.A. Yahya;A.K. Arof

  • FTIR Studies of plasticized poly(vinyl alcohol)-chitosan blend doped With NH4NO3 polymer electrolyte membrane

    M.F.Z. Kadir;Z. Aspanut;Siti Rohana Majid;Abdul Kariem Arof

  • Amelioration of anticorrosion and hydrophobic properties of epoxy/PDMS composite coatings containing nano ZnO particles

    S. Ammar;K. Ramesh;B. Vengadaesvaran;S. Ramesh

  • Investigation of mechanical properties of polyvinyl chloride-polyethylene oxide (PVC-PEO) based polymer electrolytes for lithium polymer cells

    S. Ramesh;Tan Winie;A.K. Arof

  • Conductivity studies of starch-based polymer electrolytes

    A.S.A. Khiar;Abdul Kariem Arof

Frequent Co-Authors

S. Ramesh
S. Ramesh University of Malaya
K. Ramesh
K. Ramesh University of Malaya
Jayaraman Theerthagiri
Jayaraman Theerthagiri Gyeongsang National University
Wan Jefrey Basirun
Wan Jefrey Basirun University of Malaya
Bouchta Sahraoui
Bouchta Sahraoui University of Angers
Jagannathan Madhavan
Jagannathan Madhavan Thiruvalluvar University
Mohd Rafie Johan
Mohd Rafie Johan University of Malaya
Kadarkarai Murugan
Kadarkarai Murugan Bharathiar University
Mayeen Uddin Khandaker
Mayeen Uddin Khandaker Sunway University
Yatimah Alias
Yatimah Alias University of Malaya

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