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Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb

Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb

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Chemistry

D-Index
75
Citations
20976
World Ranking
4425
National Ranking
1

Overview

Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb is affiliated with Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Their research spans primarily the fields of engineering and materials science, with significant contributions in subfields such as biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, as well as electrical and electronic engineering.

The scientist's work focuses on a variety of topics including biodiesel production and applications, catalysis and hydrodesulfurization studies, thermochemical biomass conversion processes, catalytic processes in materials science, advanced photocatalysis techniques, supercapacitor materials and fabrication, and hybrid renewable energy systems.

Frequent publication venues for Al-Muhtaseb include Environmental Chemistry Letters, SSRN Electronic Journal, Energy Conversion and Management X, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan. These venues correspond to their active involvement in both environmental chemistry and sustainable energy research communities.

Recent substantial publications include:

  • Hydrogen production, storage, utilisation and environmental impacts: a review (2021, Environmental Chemistry Letters)
  • Conversion of biomass to biofuels and life cycle assessment: a review (2021, Environmental Chemistry Letters)
  • Advanced materials and technologies for supercapacitors used in energy conversion and storage: a review (2020, Environmental Chemistry Letters)
  • Algal biomass valorization for biofuel production and carbon sequestration: a review (2022, Environmental Chemistry Letters)
  • Technical challenges and opportunities in realising a circular economy for waste photovoltaic modules (2020, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews)

Throughout their career, Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb has collaborated frequently with several researchers, demonstrating sustained partnerships. Notable coauthors include Ahmed I. Osman, David W. Rooney, Farrukh Jamil, Ajayan Vinu, and Charlie Farrell. These collaborations likely support interdisciplinary approaches spanning chemistry, materials science, and renewable energy innovation.

Best Publications

  • Hydrogen production, storage, utilisation and environmental impacts: a review

    Ahmed I. Osman;Neha Mehta;Ahmed M. Elgarahy;Mahmoud Hefny;Mahmoud Hefny

  • Moisture sorption isotherm characteristics of food products: A review

    A.H. Al-Muhtaseb;W.A.M. McMinn;T.R.A. Magee

  • Adsorption characteristics of natural zeolites as solid adsorbents for phenol removal from aqueous solutions: Kinetics, mechanism, and thermodynamics studies

    Rushdi I. Yousef;Bassam El-Eswed;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Conversion of biomass to biofuels and life cycle assessment: a review

    Ahmed I. Osman;Neha Mehta;Ahmed M. Elgarahy;Amer Al-Hinai

  • Kinetic and thermodynamics of chromium ions adsorption onto low-cost dolomite adsorbent

    Ahmad B. Albadarin;Chirangano Mangwandi;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb;Gavin M. Walker

  • Water sorption isotherms of starch powders: Part 1: mathematical description of experimental data

    A.H. Al-Muhtaseb;W.A.M. McMinn;T.R.A. Magee

  • Guar gum and its composites as potential materials for diverse applications: A review

    Gaurav Sharma;Shweta Sharma;Amit Kumar;Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Advanced materials and technologies for supercapacitors used in energy conversion and storage: a review

    M. I. A. Abdel Maksoud;Ramy Amer Fahim;Ahmed Esmail Shalan;Ahmed Esmail Shalan;M. Abd Elkodous;M. Abd Elkodous

  • Biochar production from waste rubber-wood-sawdust and its potential use in C sequestration: Chemical and physical characterization

    Wan Azlina Wan Abdul Karim Ghani;Wan Azlina Wan Abdul Karim Ghani;Ayaz Mohd;Gabriel da Silva;Robert T. Bachmann

  • Synthesis and characterization of a new starch/SnO2 nanocomposite for efficient adsorption of toxic Hg2+ metal ion

    Mu. Naushad;Tansir Ahamad;Gaurav Sharma;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Insight on water remediation application using magnetic nanomaterials and biosorbents

    M.I.A. Abdel Maksoud;Ahmed M. Elgarahy;Charlie Farrell;Charlie Farrell;Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Quaternary magnetic BiOCl/g-C3N4/Cu2O/Fe3O4 nano-junction for visible light and solar powered degradation of sulfamethoxazole from aqueous environment

    Ajay Kumar;Amit Kumar;Gaurav Sharma;Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Bio-inspired and biomaterials-based hybrid photocatalysts for environmental detoxification: A review

    Amit Kumar;Gaurav Sharma;Mu. Naushad;Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Biogas Production from Organic Waste: Recent Progress and Perspectives

    M.R. Atelge;M.R. Atelge;David Krisa;Gopalakrishnan Kumar;Cigdem Eskicioglu

  • Biochar-templated g-C3N4/Bi2O2CO3/CoFe2O4 nano-assembly for visible and solar assisted photo-degradation of paraquat, nitrophenol reduction and CO2 conversion

    Amit Kumar;Ajay Kumar;Gaurav Sharma;Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Water sorption isotherms of starch powders. Part 2: Thermodynamic characteristics

    A.H Al-Muhtaseb;W.A.M McMinn;T.R.A Magee

  • Nanostructured Carbon Nitrides for CO2 Capture and Conversion

    Siddulu Naidu Talapaneni;Gurwinder Singh;In Young Kim;Khalid AlBahily

  • Fabrication and characterization of chitosan-crosslinked-poly(alginic acid) nanohydrogel for adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) metal ion from aqueous medium

    Gaurav Sharma;Mu. Naushad;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb;Amit Kumar

  • Technical challenges and opportunities in realising a circular economy for waste photovoltaic modules

    C.C. Farrell;C.C. Farrell;A.I. Osman;R. Doherty;M. Saad

  • Revolution from monometallic to trimetallic nanoparticle composites, various synthesis methods and their applications: A review.

    Gaurav Sharma;Deepak Kumar;Amit Kumar;Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb

  • Biosorption of toxic chromium from aqueous phase by lignin: mechanism, effect of other metal ions and salts

    Ahmad B. Albadarin;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb;Nasir A. Al-laqtah;Gavin M. Walker

  • MICROWAVE DRYING KINETICS OF TOMATO POMACE: EFFECT OF OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION

    Mohammad Al-Harahsheh;Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb;T.R.A. Magee

Frequent Co-Authors

Ahmed I. Osman
Ahmed I. Osman Queen's University Belfast
Mohammad N.M. Ahmad
Mohammad N.M. Ahmad American University of Beirut
Mu. Naushad
Mu. Naushad King Saud University
David Rooney
David Rooney Queen's University Belfast
Gavin Walker
Gavin Walker University of Limerick
Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma University of Rochester
Gopalakrishnan Kumar
Gopalakrishnan Kumar Yonsei University
Ajayan Vinu
Ajayan Vinu University of Newcastle Australia
Ahmad B. Albadarin
Ahmad B. Albadarin University of Limerick
Florian J. Stadler
Florian J. Stadler Shenzhen University

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