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Erol Pehlivan is affiliated with Konya Technical University in Turkey and has a significant body of scientific work focused on environmental science and materials science. Their research primarily addresses adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, with additional work in nanomaterials for catalytic reactions, dye analysis and toxicity, and nanoparticles regarding synthesis and applications.

The main research themes in Pehlivan's work cover various specialized areas:

  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Dye analysis and toxicity
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Phosphorus and nutrient management
  • Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Pehlivan has also contributed to subfields such as water science and technology, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and industrial and manufacturing engineering.

  • Water Science and Technology
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

The scientist's publication record includes several recent papers published in journals dedicated to environmental and materials research. Notable recent works include:

  • Fabrication of a novel biopolymer-based nanocomposite (nanoTiO2-chitosan-plum kernel shell) and adsorption of cationic dyes, 2021, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology
  • Biosorption of methylene blue and malachite green on biodegradable magnetic Cortaderia selloana flower spikes: modeling and equilibrium study, 2020, International Journal of Phytoremediation
  • Decolorization of water through removal of methylene blue and malachite green on biodegradable magnetic Bauhinia variagata fruits, 2021, International Journal of Phytoremediation
  • An ecologically sustainable specific method using new magnetic alginate-biochar from acorn cups (Quercus coccifera L.) for decolorization of dyes, 2022, Polymer Bulletin
  • Removal of methyl blue and malachite green from water using biodegradable magnetic Tamarindus Indica fruit seed biochar: Characterization, equilibrium study, modelling and thermodynamics, 2023, Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment

Frequent collaborators in Pehlivan's work include Şerife Parlayıcı, Fethiye Göde, Okan Bayram, Elif Köksal, and Emel Moral, reflecting ongoing partnerships in related fields of study.

  • Şerife Parlayıcı
  • Fethiye Göde
  • Okan Bayram
  • Elif Köksal
  • Emel Moral

Pehlivan's research is regularly published in journals such as the Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, International Journal of Phytoremediation, Polymer Bulletin, Chemistry and Ecology, and the Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology.

  • Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology
  • International Journal of Phytoremediation
  • Polymer Bulletin
  • Chemistry and Ecology
  • Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology

Best Publications

  • Adsorption of Cu(II), Zn(II), Ni(II), Pb(II), and Cd(II) from aqueous solution on Amberlite IR-120 synthetic resin

    Ayhan Demirbas;Erol Pehlivan;Fethiye Gode;Turkan Altun

  • Removal of chromium(III) from aqueous solutions using Lewatit S 100: the effect of pH, time, metal concentration and temperature

    Fethiye Gode;Erol Pehlivan

  • A comparative study of two chelating ion-exchange resins for the removal of chromium(III) from aqueous solution.

    F. Gode;E. Pehlivan

  • Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution by two Lewatit-anion exchange resins

    Fethiye Gode;Erol Pehlivan

  • Biosorption of chromium(VI) ion from aqueous solutions using walnut, hazelnut and almond shell

    Erol Pehlivan;Türkan Altun

  • Lead sorption by waste biomass of hazelnut and almond shell

    Erol Pehlivan;Türkan Altun;Serpil Cetin;M. Iqbal Bhanger

  • Removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions by modified walnut shells

    T. Altun;E. Pehlivan

  • The study of various parameters affecting the ion exchange of Cu2+, Zn2+, Ni2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ from aqueous solution on Dowex 50W synthetic resin.

    Erol Pehlivan;Turkan Altun

  • Equilibrium isotherm studies for the uptake of cadmium and lead ions onto sugar beet pulp.

    E. Pehlivan;B.H. Yanık;G. Ahmetli;M. Pehlivan

  • Adsorption of Cu2+ and Pb2+ ion on dolomite powder

    Erol Pehlivan;Ali Müjdat Özkan;Salih Dinç;Şerife Parlayici

  • Ion-exchange of Pb2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Cd2+, and Ni2+ ions from aqueous solution by Lewatit CNP 80

    Erol Pehlivan;Turkan Altun

  • Sorption of Cr(VI) ions on two Lewatit-anion exchange resins and their quantitative determination using UV-visible spectrophotometer.

    E. Pehlivan;S. Cetin

  • Modified barley straw as a potential biosorbent for removal of copper ions from aqueous solution.

    E. Pehlivan;T. Altun;Ş. Parlayici

  • Utilization of barley straws as biosorbents for Cu2+ and Pb2+ ions

    Erol Pehlivan;Türkan Altun;Serife Parlayıcı

  • Equilibrium studies for the sorption of zinc and copper from aqueous solutions using sugar beet pulp and fly ash.

    E. Pehlivan;S. Cetin;B.H. Yanık

  • Removal of metal ions using lignite in aqueous solution—Low cost biosorbents

    E. Pehlivan;G. Arslan

  • An economic removal of Cu2+ and Cr3+ on the new adsorbents: Pumice and polyacrylonitrile/pumice composite

    Mustafa Yavuz;Fethiye Gode;Erol Pehlivan;Sema Ozmert

  • Evaluation of Amberlite IRA96 and Dowex 1×8 ion-exchange resins for the removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution.

    Serpil Edebali;Erol Pehlivan

  • Potential evolution of Turkish agricultural residues as bio-gas, bio-char and bio-oil sources

    Ayhan Demirbas;Erol Pehlivan;Turkan Altun

  • The use of fly ash as a low cost, environmentally friendly alternative to activated carbon for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions

    Serpil Cetin;Erol Pehlivan

Frequent Co-Authors

Ayhan Demirbas
Ayhan Demirbas King Abdulaziz University
Ayman Nafady
Ayman Nafady King Saud University
Magnus Willander
Magnus Willander Linköping University
Dilhan M. Kalyon
Dilhan M. Kalyon Stevens Institute of Technology
Mehmet Musa Özcan
Mehmet Musa Özcan Selçuk University
Yogesh Chandra Sharma
Yogesh Chandra Sharma Indian Institute of Technology BHU

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