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D-Index
43
Citations
7983
World Ranking
6114
National Ranking
75

Aik Chong Lua publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Aik Chong Lua sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 96 publications — 7th percentile

7% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Aik Chong Lua D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Aik Chong Lua sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 43 D-Index — 39th percentile

39% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

Aik Chong Lua is affiliated with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Their research primarily spans the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with a specific focus on subfields including Biomedical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Catalysis, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, as well as Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials.

Their work covers several main topics, notably:

  • Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Graphene research and applications
  • CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution

A selection of recent papers includes:

  • "Kinetic reaction and deactivation studies on thermocatalytic decomposition of methane by electroless nickel plating catalyst," 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • "A comparative study of the pore characteristics and phenol adsorption performance of activated carbons prepared from oil-palm shell wastes by steam and combined steam-chemical activation," 2022, Green Chemical Engineering
  • "Antibacterial ultrafiltration membrane with silver nanoparticle impregnation by interfacial polymerization for ballast water," 2021, Journal of Polymer Science
  • "Synthesis of electroless Ni catalyst supported on SBA -15 for hydrogen and carbon production by catalytic decomposition of methane," 2020, International Journal of Energy Research
  • "Environmental and economic viability of a dual-fuel marine engine using liquefied natural gas and diesel," 2025, Applied Thermal Engineering

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Aik Chong Lua include:

  • Qianqian Chen
  • Jianhua Zhu
  • Jing Zhou
  • Ningrui Tang

Their research has been published in various venues including:

  • Green Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Journal of Polymer Science
  • International Journal of Energy Research
  • Applied Thermal Engineering

Best Publications

  • Effect of activation temperature on the textural and chemical properties of potassium hydroxide activated carbon prepared from pistachio-nut shell.

    Aik Chong Lua;Ting Yang

  • Effects of pyrolysis conditions on the properties of activated carbons prepared from pistachio-nut shells

    Aik Chong Lua;Ting Yang;Jia Guo

  • Characteristics of activated carbons prepared from pistachio-nut shells by physical activation

    Ting Yang;Aik Chong Lua

  • Surface area development of sewage sludge during pyrolysis

    G.Q. Lu;J.C.F. Low;C.Y. Liu;A.C. Lua

  • Adsorption of NH3 onto activated carbon prepared from palm shells impregnated with H2SO4.

    Jia Guo;Wang Sheng Xu;Yan Lin Chen;Aik Chong Lua

  • Preparation of activated carbons from oil-palm-stone chars by microwave-induced carbon dioxide activation

    Jia Guo;Aik Chong Lua

  • Influence of pyrolysis conditions on pore development of oil-palm-shell activated carbons

    Aik Chong Lua;Fong Yow Lau;Jia Guo

  • Adsorption of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) by activated carbons derived from oil-palm shell

    Jia Guo;Ye Luo;Aik Chong Lua;Ru-an Chi

  • Activated carbon prepared from oil palm stone by one-step CO2 activation for gaseous pollutant removal

    Aik Chong Lua;Jia Guo

  • Synthesis of Ni and Ni–Cu supported on carbon nanotubes for hydrogen and carbon production by catalytic decomposition of methane

    Yi Shen;Yi Shen;Aik Chong Lua

  • Characterization of chars pyrolyzed from oil palm stones for the preparation of activated carbons

    Jia Guo;Aik Chong Lua

  • Textural and chemical properties of zinc chloride activated carbons prepared from pistachio-nut shells

    Ting Yang;Aik Chong Lua

  • Textural and chemical properties of adsorbent prepared from palm shell by phosphoric acid activation

    Jia Guo;Aik Chong Lua

  • Kinetic study on pyrolytic process of oil-palm solid waste using two-step consecutive reaction model.

    J. Guo;A.C. Lua

  • Preparation and characterization of chars from oil palm waste

    Aik Chong Lua;Jia Guo

  • Characteristics of activated carbons prepared from pistachio-nut shells by potassium hydroxide activation

    Ting Yang;Aik Chong Lua

  • Characterization of adsorbent prepared from oil-palm shell by CO2 activation for removal of gaseous pollutants

    Jia Guo;Aik Chong Lua

  • Preparation and characterization of mixed matrix membranes based on PVDF and three inorganic fillers (fumed nonporous silica, zeolite 4A and mesoporous MCM-41) for gas separation.

    Yi Shen;Aik Chong Lua

  • A facile method for the large-scale continuous synthesis of graphene sheets using a novel catalyst

    Yi Shen;Aik Chong Lua

  • Decomposition of methane over unsupported porous nickel and alloy catalyst

    Aik Chong Lua;Hong Yan Wang

  • Isothermal and non-isothermal pyrolysis kinetics of Kapton® polyimide

    Aik Chong Lua;Jincai Su

  • Effects of carbonisation on pore evolution and gas permeation properties of carbon membranes from Kapton® polyimide

    Aik Chong Lua;Jincai Su

Frequent Co-Authors

Gao Qing Lu
Gao Qing Lu University of Surrey
Jingyu Xi
Jingyu Xi Tsinghua University
Freddy Yin Chiang Boey
Freddy Yin Chiang Boey City University of Hong Kong
Meng Joo Er
Meng Joo Er Dalian Maritime University
Xinping Qiu
Xinping Qiu Tsinghua University

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