Department of Materials Science And Engineering

2025

Adsorption of CO and CO₂ interaction with (7,0) AlN nanotubes to enhance sensing capabilities: A DFT approach

Suleiman, N., Apalangya, V., Kan-Dapaah, K., Mensah, B., Elloh, V. W., Yaya, A. & Abavare, E. K. K., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids. 199, 112537.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Characterization of Chitosan/ Zeolite drug delivery composite and curcumin release kinetics in a simulated pH environment

Manu, G. P., Narh, D., Asimeng, B., Kwakye, N., Abusuapa, B. A., Appuing, D., Nyankson, E. & Efavi, J. K., Jun 2025, In: Scientific African. 28, e02668.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Chloride induced corrosion behaviour of mild steel rebars: A case study of calcined Clay Pozzolan containing concrete

Damoah, L. N. W., Akoto, R. N. A., Mussey, B. K. & Bensah, Y. D., Mar 2025, In: Scientific African. 27, e02592.

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Eco-friendly rubber compounds: Utilizing animal lard as a plasticizer oil

Mensah, B., Amobeng, W., Apalangya, V., Essien, E., Kwabena, K. D., Nyakudya, E. & Nukunya, T., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Polymer Engineering and Science.

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Effect of maleic-anhydride and filler type on XNBR/IIR rubber blend

Mensah, B., Apalangya, V., Onwona-Agyeman, B., Nyakudya, E., Obeng Yirenya, I., Dawu, B., Mensah, E. G., Essien, E., Kan-Dapaah, K. & Nukunya, T., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Elastomers and Plastics. 00952443251347241.

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Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Ga, As/Br and Partial-Hydrogenation Doped Stanene: First-Principles Calculations

Annan-Noonoo, E., Peprah, D. K., Martin, H., Labik, L. K., Donkor, M. E. K., Britwum, A., Yaya, A., Elloh, V. W. & Abavare, E. K. K., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Advanced Theory and Simulations.

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Enhancing wettability, wear, and corrosion resistance of magnesium RZ5 biomaterial via pulsed laser surface texturing (LST)

Ampah-Essel, J. E., Appiah, A. N. S., Wożniak, A., Bialas, O., Ardayfio, B. N. A., Newlands, P. A., Asante, J. T., Agyei-Tuffour, B. & Adamiak, M., Nov 2025, In: Tribology International. 211, 110835.

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Exploring the electronic and optical properties of g-C3N4/HfN2 Nanoheterojunctions: A novel semiconductor for optoelectronic applications

Elloh, V. W., Arhin, I., Ofosuhene, D. F., Anderson, D. E., Abbeyquaye, D., Yaya, A. & Abavare, E. K. K., Dec 2025, In: Hybrid Advances. 11, 100516.

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Halloysite nanotubes as delivery mechanism for feather protein-based multi-surfactant systems in crude oil dispersion application

Adofo, Y. K., Nyankson, E., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Gbogbo, S., Amoako, C., Morgan, J. A., Manu, G. P. & Arkorful, G. K., 30 Jan 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 2, e41951.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

In Vitro Anticancer Activities of Curcumin-Loaded Copper Oxide–Halloysite Nanotubes Composite

Adams, I., Adi-Dako, O., Appiah-Opong, R., Ofori-Attah, E., Aning, A., Ofori, E. K., Nyankson, E. & Amponsah, S. K., 2025, In: Journal of Nanotechnology. 2025, 1, 7535486.

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Mechanical Properties and Performance Characteristics of Shea Kernel–Groundnut Shell–Derived Bio-Briquettes for Rural Energy Applications

Salifu, A. S., Commeh, M., Ampiaw, F., Oteng-Peprah, M., Agyei-Tuffour, B. & Dodoo-Arhin, D., 2025, In: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2025, 1, 6779168.

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Molybdenum Induced Modifications in the Quantum Capacitance of Graphene-Based Supercapacitor Electrodes: First-Principle Calculations

Ansi, D., Martin, H., Labik, L. K., Yaya, A., Elloh, V. W. & Abavare, E. K. K., Mar 2025, In: Physica Status Solidi (B): Basic Research. 262, 3, 2400459.

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Seaweeds and derived bioactive compounds as food alternatives: Current status and future perspective in Africa

Darko, C. N. S., Ampiaw, F. A., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Goosen, N. J. & Tuvikene, R., 1 Feb 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 464, 141720.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Tailoring Molecular Conjugation Size for Efficient Defect Passivation in Perovskite Photovoltaics

Zhang, T., He, Q., Chen, X., Chen, A., Yu, J., Pan, S., Xu, G., Zhang, Z., Bian, X., Xu, G., Zhou, K., Chen, T., Lu, G., Fan, L., Li, J., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Dodoo-Arhin, D. & Pan, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: ACS Materials Letters. p. 1135-1143 9 p.

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Tribological properties of hydroxyapatite-coated nanorods on Ti-6Al-4V surfaces

Osafo, S. A., Asumadu, T., Klenam, D., Etinosa, P., Obayemi, J. D., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Yaya, A., Dodoo-Arhin, D., Eluu, S. C. & Soboyejo, W., Dec 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 19113.

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2024

Acid-Activated Biochar for Efficient Elimination of Amoxicillin From Wastewater

Adu-Poku, D., Saah, S. A., Sakyi, P. O., Bandoh, C. K., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Azanu, D., Oteng-Peprah, M., Hawawu, I., Azibere, S. & Affram, K. A., 2024, In: Journal of Chemistry. 2024, 1, 3648098.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Antibacterial activity of microwave-hydroxyapatite and cellulose blend

Kyeremeh, S. P., Asimeng, B. O., Paemka, L., Kojo, M. A., Annan, E. & Tiburu, E. K., 2024, In: Oxford Open Materials Science. 4, 1, itae010.

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Chemical Reactivity and Alteration of Pyrite Mineral in the Kubi Gold Concession in Ghana

Nzulu, G. K., Högberg, H., Eklund, P., Hultman, L., Nude, P. M., Yaya, A. & Magnuson, M., Apr 2024, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 41, 2, p. 1013-1023 11 p.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Correction to: Chemical Reactivity and Alteration of Pyrite Mineral in the Kubi Gold Concession in Ghana (Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, (2024), 41, 2, (1013-1023), 10.1007/s42461-024-00932-4)

Nzulu, G. K., Högberg, H., Eklund, P., Hultman, L., Nude, P. M., Yaya, A. & Magnuson, M., Jun 2024, In: Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. 41, 3, p. 1533 1 p.

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Cyclic-induced deformation and the degradation of Al-doped LLZO electrolytes in all-solid-state Li-metal batteries

Adjah, J., Orisekeh, K. I., Ahmed, R. A., Vandadi, M., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Dodoo-Arhin, D., Nyankson, E., Asare, J., Rahbar, N. & Soboyejo, W. O., 28 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Power Sources. 594, 234022.

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10 Citations (Scopus)

Effects of modified sugar cane and plantain pseudo-stem fibers for oil spill remediation

Gbogbo, S., Narh, D., Adofo, Y. K., Mensah, B., Agyei-Tuffour, B. & Nyankson, E., 2024, In: Cogent Engineering. 11, 1, 2342442.

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Exploring Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide Adsorption on (5,5) Aluminum Nitride Nanotubes for Enhanced Sensor Applications: A DFT Study

Suleiman, N., Apalangya, V. A., Mensah, B., Kan-Dapaah, K. & Yaya, A., Feb 2024, In: Molecules. 29, 3, 557.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

First-Principles Approach to Finite Element Simulation of Flexible Photovoltaics

Marley, F. A., Asare, J., Sekyi-Arthur, D., Lukas, T., Appiah, A. N. S., Charway, D., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Boadi, R., Janasik, P., Yeboah, S., Gebreyesus, G., Nkrumah-Buandoh, G., Adamiak, M. & Snaith, H. J., Aug 2024, In: Energies. 17, 16, 4064.

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Green Synthesis of Citrus sinensis Peel Extract-Mediated Ag-TiO₂and Its Application as a Photocatalyst for Organic Molecules and Antimicrobial Agent

Narh, D., Sampson, B., Ocrah Junior, S., Pokuaa Manu, G., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Nyankson, E. & Kwame Efavi, J., 2024, In: Journal of Nanotechnology. 2024, 9169241.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Hafnium dinitride/poly(9-vinylcarbazole) heterojunction: Structural, electronic, optical and vibrational properties. A DFT and DFPT study

Elloh, V. W., Yaya, A. & Abavare, E. K. K., Oct 2024, In: Next Materials. 5, 100224.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Hydroxyapatite nano-pillars on TI-6Al-4V: Enhancements in cell spreading and proliferation during cell/surface integration

Osafo, S. A., Etinosa, P. O., Obayemi, J. D., Salifu, A. A., Asumadu, T., Klenam, D., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Dodoo-Arhin, D., Yaya, A. & Soboyejo, W. O., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Influence of Hydrothermal Temperature Variation and Annealing on ZnO Nanoparticles on the Performance of Photoanode in DSSC

Takyi, G. K. S., Nyankson, E., Akple, M. S., Yaya, A., Kumara, G. R. A. & Onwona-Agyeman, B., 15 Jun 2024, In: Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. 14, 3, 75.

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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Calcined Clay Mixed with Agrowaste Char for Sustainable Building Applications

Agyei-Tuffour, B., Sewordor, M. E., Baffoe, J. F., Forson, M., Ampah-Essel, J. E., Ardayfio, B., Kadiri-English, B., Marfo, K. K., Adjah, J., Asante, J. T., Nyankson, E. & Dodoo-Arhin, D., 2024, In: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2024, 6620850.

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Molybdenum Induced Modifications in the Quantum Capacitance of Graphene-Based Supercapacitor Electrodes: First-Principle Calculations

Ansi, D., Martin, H., Labik, L. K., Yaya, A., Elloh, V. W. & Abavare, E. K. K., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Physica Status Solidi (B) Basic Research.

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Multicomponent Photocatalytic-Dispersant System for Oil Spill Remediation

Gbogbo, S., Nyankson, E., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Adofo, Y. K. & Mensah, B., 27 Feb 2024, In: ACS Omega. 9, 8, p. 8797-8809 13 p.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Near-infrared irradiation study of honey-mediated Au nanoparticles for photothermal therapy

Kan-Dapaah, K., Aidoo, J. A., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Mensah, B., Yaya, A., Abudu, S. A. & Hatekah, S. W. K., 14 Sep 2024, In: Journal of Applied Physics. 136, 10, 105104.

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Novel 2D structural material design: carbon-aluminium-boron nitrides (CC-(Al-B)N) and carbon-aluminium-gallium nitrides (CC-(Al-Ga)N) for optical and optoelectronic system applications

Elloh, V. W., Anderson, D. E., Abbeyquaye, D., Ofosuhene, D. F., Arhin, I., Boadu, E. O., Yaya, A. & Abavare, E. K. K., 8 Jul 2024, In: Energy Advances. 3, 9, p. 2358-2366 9 p.

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Optimization of concrete mix design for enhanced performance and durability: integrating chemical and physical properties of aggregates

Mussey, B. K., Damoah, L. N. W., Akoto, R. N. A. & Bensah, Y. D., 2024, In: Cogent Engineering. 11, 1, 2347370.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Physico- and biochemical properties of alginates extracted from Ecklonia maxima and Sargassum fluitans using a simple cascade process

Darko, C. N. S., Premarathna, A. D., Humayun, S., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Goosen, N. J. & Tuvikene, R., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Applied Phycology. 36, 2, p. 661-674 14 p.

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10 Citations (Scopus)

Physicochemical properties of pyrolyzed shea kernel and groundnut shells for alternative energy applications

Salifu, A. S., Commeh, M., Ampiaw, F., Oteng-Peprah, M., Agyei-Tuffour, B. & Dodoo-Arhin, D., 2024, In: Cogent Engineering. 11, 1, 2427253.

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Pressure effects on electrochemical and crack driving forces in aluminium-doped LLZO-based all-solid-state lithium metal batteries

Adjah, J., Orisekeh, K. I., Vandadi, M., Ahmed, R. A., Asare, J., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Dodoo-Arhin, D., Nyankson, E., Rahbar, N. & Soboyejo, W. O., 1 Sep 2024, In: Journal of Power Sources. 613, 234873.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Synthesis and Morphology of Flexible Polyurethane Foams Containing Neem Oil and Clove Powder

Kuranchie, C., Yaya, A., Aboagye-Antwi, F. & Bensah, Y. D., 2024, In: International Journal of Polymer Science. 2024, 5047916.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

The adsorption of CO and CO₂ gases on (6,4) and (7,7) AlN nanotubes for enhanced sensor applications: A DFT approach

Suleiman, N., Apalangya, V. A., Mensah, B., Kan-Dapaah, K., Yaya, A., Elloh, V. W. & Abavare, E. K. K., Jul 2024, In: Results in Chemistry. 9, 101672.

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The Use of Recycled Polyethylene in Water-Oil Emulsion for Lightweight Concrete

Nangor, E., Damoah, L. N. W., Annan, E., Konadu, D. S., Mensah, B. & Bensah, Y. D., 2024, In: International Journal of Polymer Science. 2024, 8872370.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Vulcanization kinetics and reinforcement behaviour of natural rubber-carbon black composites: Addition of Shea-butter versus aromatic oil as plasticizers

Mensah, B., Onwona-Agyeman, B., Nsaful, F., Aboagye, I. A., Sowah, N. L., Angnunavuri, P. N. & Apalangya, V. A., 29 Feb 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 4, e25592.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

2023

Activated cashew carbon-manganese oxide based electrodes for supercapacitor applications

Boamah, R., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Dodoo-Arhin, D., Nyankson, E., Brobbey, K. J., Obada, D. & Mohammed, L., Jul 2023, In: Scientific African. 20, e01647.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

A study of the interactions of carbon based fillers in acrylonitrile butadiene rubber matrix for high deformation sensor applications

Mensah, B., Yaya, A., Onwona-Agyeman, B., Ofori, R. A. & Dompreh, C., Nov 2023, In: Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 42, 21-22, p. 1091-1106 16 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

A systematic study of the effect of graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide on the thermal degradation behavior of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber in air and nitrogen media

Mensah, B., Konadu, D. S., Nsaful, F., Angnunavuri, P. N. & Kwofie, S., Mar 2023, In: Scientific African. 19, e01501.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

Bio-based and sustainable food packaging systems: relevance, challenges, and prospects

Donkor, L., Kontoh, G., Yaya, A., Bediako, J. K. & Apalangya, V., Dec 2023, In: Applied Food Research. 3, 2, 100356.

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30 Citations (Scopus)

Chicken Feather Protein Dispersant for Effective Crude Oil Dispersion in the Marine Environment

Adofo, Y. K., Nyankson, E., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Amoako, C., Duodu, C. P., Gbogbo, S. & Saalia, F. K., 26 Sep 2023, In: ACS Omega. 8, 38, p. 34948-34958 11 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Comparative analyses of the mechanical and microstructural properties of the weld region of LPG cylinder materials

Ardayfio, B., Ampah-Essel, J. E., Tetteh, W., Tuah, J. A., Agyei-Tuffour, B., Annan, K. A., Mensah, B., Nyankson, E. & Dodoo-Arhin, D., 2023, In: Cogent Engineering. 10, 1, 2219096.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Design of novel hybrid 2D nanomaterials for optical, optoelectronic and micro-electro-mechanical systems applications

Elloh, V. W., Boadu, E. O., Gebreyesus, G., Mishra, A. K., Dodoo-Arhin, D. & Yaya, A., Aug 2023, In: Hybrid Advances. 3, 100045.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Eco-friendly green composites reinforced with recycled polyethylene for engineering applications

Azeko, S. T., Mensah, J. K., Arthur, E. K., Abiwu, N., Flomo, M. K., Boadu, J. A., Yamba, P., Larson, E. A., Akayeti, A., Satankar, R. K. & Annan, E., Jul 2023, In: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management. 25, 4, p. 2431-2441 11 p.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Effect of palm oil as plasticizer for compounding polar and non-polar rubber matrix reinforced carbon black composites

Mensah, B., Onwona-Agyeman, B., Nyankson, E. & Bensah, D. Y., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Polymer Research. 30, 2, 67.

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14 Citations (Scopus)

Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal-Doped MoS₂ Monolayer: First-Principles Calculations

Boakye, D., Martin, H., Labik, L. K., Britwum, A., Nunoo, O. A., Elloh, V. W., Kwakye-Awuah, B., Yaya, A. & Abavare, E. K. K., Jul 2023, In: Physica Status Solidi (B) Basic Research. 260, 7, 2200337.

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