Publications

ES Massima Mouele, JO Tijani, KO Badmus, O Pereao, O Babajide, OO Fatoba, C Zhang, T Shao, E Sosnin, V Tarasenko, K Laatikainen, LF Petrik, 2021: A critical review on ozone and co-species, generation and reaction mechanisms in plasma induced by dielectric barrier discharge technologies for wastewater remediation. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9, 105758

MU Cornelius, AE Ameh, CP Eze, OO Fatoba, A Sartbaeva, LF Petrik, 2021: The Behaviour of Rare Earth Elements from South African Coal Fly Ash during Enrichment Processes: Wet, Magnetic Separation and Zeolitisation. Minerals, 11(9), 950; https://doi.org/10.3390/min11090950

ES Massima Mouele, JO Tijani, KO Badmus, O Pereao, O Babajide, Cheng Zhang, Tao Shao, Eduard Sosnin, Victor Tarasenko, OO. Fatoba, Katri Laatikainen and LF. Petrik 2021: Removal of Pharmaceutical Residues from Water and Wastewater Using Dielectric Barrier Discharge Methods—A Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (4), 1683

CA Bode-Aluko, O Pereao, HH Kyaw, L Al-Naamani, MZ Al-Abri, MTZ Myint, A Rossouw, OO Fatoba, LF Petrik and S Dobretsov. 2021: Photocatalytic and antifouling properties of electrospun TiO2 polyacrylonitrile composite nanofibers under visible light. Materials Science and Engineering: B 264, 114913 

O Pereao, K Laatikainen, C Bode-Aluko, O Fatoba, E Omoniyi, Y Kochnev, AN Nechaev, P Apel, L Petrik, 2021: Synthesis and characterisation of diglycolic acid functionalised polyethylene terephthalate nanofibers for rare earth elements recovery. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (2021) 105902

ES Massima Mouele, M Dinu, F Cummings, OO Fatoba, MT Zar Myint, HH Kyaw, AC Parau, A Vladescu, MG Francesconi, S Pescetelli, A Di Carlo, A Agresti, M Al-Abri, S Dobretsov, M Braic and LF Petrik 2020: Effect of Calcination Time on the Physicochemical Properties and Photocatalytic Performance of Carbon and Nitrogen Co-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles. Catalysts, 10 (8), 2073-4344

AE Ameh, OO Fatoba, NM Musyoka, B Louis, LF Petrik 2020: Transformation of fly ash based nanosilica extract to BEA zeolite and its durability in hot liquid. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 305, 110-332

ES Massima Mouele, J Tijani, M Masikini, OO Fatoba, CP Eze, CT Onwordi, MT Zar Myint, HH Kyaw, J Al-Sabahi, M Al-Abri, S Dobretsov, K Laatikainen and LF Petrik 2020: Spectroscopic Measurements of Dissolved O3, H2O2 and OH Radicals in Double Cylindrical Dielectric Barrier Discharge Technology: Treatment of Methylene Blue Dye Simulated Wastewater. Plasma 3 (2), 59-91

O Pereao, K Laatikainen, C Bode-Aluko, I Kochnev, OO Fatoba, A.N. Nechaev, L Petrik 2020: Adsorption of Ce³⁺ and Nd³⁺ by diglycolic acid functionalised electrospun polystyrene nanofiber from aqueous solution. Separation and Purification Technology 233 (2020) 116059

C Gilbert, OS Ayanda, OO Fatoba, G Madzivire, LF Petrik, 2019: A Novel Method of Using Iron Nanoparticles from Coal Fly Ash or Ferric Chloride for Acid Mine Drainage Remediation. Mine Water and the Environment, 1-15

MJ Alegbe, OS Ayanda, P Ndungu, A Nechaev, OO Fatoba, LF Petrik, 2019: Physicochemical characteristics of acid mine drainage, simultaneous remediation and use as feedstock for value added products. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7 (3), 103097

O Pereao, C Bode-Aluko, O Fatoba, K Laatikainen, L Petrik, 2018: Rare earth elements removal techniques from water/wastewater: a review. Desalination and Water Treatment, 130, 71-86

M.J. Alegbe, O.S. Ayanda, P. Ndungu, A. Nechaev, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik, 2018: Chemical, Mineralogical and Morphological Investigation of Coal Fly Ash Obtained from Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Environmental Sciences, 12, (3), 98-105

M.J. Alegbe, O.S. Ayanda, P. Ndungu, O.O. Fatoba, A. Nechaev and L.F. Petrik, 2018: Assessment of the physical and chemical qualities of brine and the application of nano zerovalent iron for the treatment of brine effluent. Desalination and Water Treatment 102, 141-150. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2018.21862

E.S. Massima Mouele, O.O. Fatoba, O. Babajide, K.O. Badmus and L.F. Petrik, 2018: Review of the methods for determination of reactive oxygen species and suggestion for their application in advanced oxidation induced by dielectric barrier discharges. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-18

J. O. Tijani, M. E. S. Mouele, O. O. Fatoba, O.O. Babajide and L. F. Petrik 2017: Degradation of bisphenol-A by dielectric barrier discharge system: influence of polyethylene glycol stabilized nano zero valent iron particles. Adv. Nat. Sci.: Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 8, 035013, 1-18

J. O. Tijani, M. E. S. Mouele, T. C. Tottito, O. O. Fatoba and L. F. Petrik 2017: Degradation of 2-Nitrophenol by Dielectric Barrier Discharge System: The Influence of Carbon Doped TiO₂ Photocatalyst Supported on Stainless Steel Mesh. Plasma Chem Plasma Process, DOI 10.1007/s11090-017-9824-8

J.O. Tijani, T.C. Totito, O.O. Fatoba, O.O. Babajide and L.F. Petrik 2017: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of Ag metallic particles deposited carbon-doped TiO₂ nanocomposites supported on stainless steel mesh. J Sol-Gel Sci Technol., DOI 10.1007/s10971-017-4385-0

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba, T.C. Totito, W.D. Roos and L.F. Petrik, 2017: Synthesis and characterization of carbon doped TiO₂ photocatalysts supported on stainless steel mesh by sol-gel method, Carbon Letters Vol. 22, 48-59

A.E. Ameh, O.O. Fatoba, N.M. Musyoka and L.F. Petrik, 2017: Influence of aluminium source on the crystal structure and framework coordination of Al and Si in fly ash-based zeolite NaA. Powder Technology, Vol 306, 17–25

R.M. Missengue, P. Losch, G. Sedres, N.M. Musyoka, O.O. Fatoba, B. Louis, P. Pale and L.F. Petrik 2017: Transformation of South African coal fly ash into ZSM-5 zeolite and its application as an MTO catalyst. Comptes Rendus Chimie, Vol 20, Issue 1, 78–86

C.A. Bode-Aluko, O. Pereao, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik, 2017: Surface-modified polyacrylonitrile nanofibers as supports. Polymer Bulletin, (6) 2431-2442, DOI 10.1007/s00289-016-1830-0

O.K. Pereao, C. Bode-Aluko, G. Ndayambaje, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik 2017: Electrospinning: Polymer Nanofibre Adsorbent Applications for Metal Ion Removal. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 1-15. DOI 10.1007/s10924-016-0896-y

K.O. Badmus, J.O. Tijani, C.P. Eze, O.O. Fatoba and L. F. Petrik, 2016: Quantification of Radicals Generated in a Sonicator. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 139-147

A.E. Ameh, N.M. Musyoka, O.O. Fatoba, D.A. Syrtsova, V.V. Teplyakov and L.F. Petrik, 2016: Synthesis of zeolite NaA membrane from fused fly ash extract. J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A., DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2015.1109410

R.N.M. Missengue, N.M. Musyoka, G. Madzivire, O. Babajide, O.O. Fatoba, M. Tuffin and L.F. Petrik, 2016: Leaching and antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles loaded onto natural zeolite clinoptilolite by ion exchange and wet impregnation. J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A. Vol. 0, No. 0, 1-23, DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2015.1087731

G. Ndayambaje, K. Laatikainen, M. Laatikainen, E. Beukes, O.O. Fatoba, N. van der Walt, L. Petrik and T. Sainio. 2016: Adsorption of Nickel(II) on Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Modified with 2-(2′-Pyridyl)imidazole. Chemical Engineering Journal 284: 1106–1116

E.S. Massima Mouele, J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba and L. F. Petrik, 2015: Degradation of organic pollutants and microorganisms from wastewater using different dielectric barrier discharge configurations – a critical review. Environ Sci Pollut Res. DOI 10.1007/s11356-015-5386-6

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba, O.O. Babajide and L.F. Petrik, 2015: Pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, personal care products, nanomaterials and perfluorinated pollutants: A review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, Ms. No. ECLE-D-15-00064R2

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, R.O. Akinyeye, W.M. Gitari, and E.I. Iwuoha, 2015: Long-term brine impacted fly ash. Part 1: Chemical and mineralogical composition of the ash residues. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 12:551–562

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba, G. Madzivire and L.F. Petrik, 2014: A Review of Combined Advanced Oxidation Technologies for the Removal of Organic Pollutants from Water, Water Air Soil Pollut 225:2102

P.W. Du Plessis, T.V. Ojumu, O.O. Fatoba, R.O. Akinyeye and L.F. Petrik, 2014: Distributional fate of elements during the synthesis of zeolites from South African coal fly ash. Materials, 7, 3305-3318

C.P. Eze, O.O. Fatoba, G. Madzivire, T.M. Ostrovnaya, L.F. Petrik, M.V. Frontasyeva and A.N. Nechaev, 2014: Elemental composition of fly ash: a comparative study using nuclear and related analytical techniques. Journal of Ecological Chemistry and Engineering, 18 (1-2): 19-29

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, R.O. Akinyeye, W.M. Gitari, and E.I. Iwuoha, 2014: Long-term brine impacted fly ash. Part II: Mobility of major species in the ash residues. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 11:1641–1652

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik, 2013: A review of Pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupting compounds: Sources, effects and removal. Water Air and Soil Pollution, 224(1770):1-29

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, R.O. Akinyeye, W.M. Gitari, and E.I. Iwuoha, 2013: Laboratory study on the mobility of major species in fly ash-brine co-disposal systems: up-flow percolation tests. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 224:1724.

C.P. Eze, S.M. Nyale, R.O. Akinyeye, W.M. Gitari, S.A. Akinyemi, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik 2013: Chemical, mineralogical and morphological changes in weathered coal fly ash: A case study of a brine impacted wet ash dump. Journal of Environmental Management, 129: 479-492

S.M. Nyale, C.P. Eze, R.O. Akinyeye, W.M. Gitari, S.A. Akinyemi, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik, 2014: The leaching behaviour and geochemical fractionation of trace elements in hydraulically disposed weathered coal fly ash. J Environ Sci Health A Tox Hazard Subst Environ Eng. 2014; 49(2):233-42.

N.M. Musyoka, L.F. Petrik, O.O. Fatoba and E.J. Hums, 2013: Synthesis of zeolites from coal fly ash using mine waters. Minerals Engineering 53:9-15

G.N. Muriithi, L.F. Petrik, O.O. Fatoba, W.M. Gitari, F.J. Doucet, J. Nel, S.M. Nyale and P.E. Chuks, 2013: Comparison of CO₂ capture by ex-situ accelerated carbonation and in in-situ naturally weathered coal fly ash. Journal of Environmental Management, 127, 212-220

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, R.O. Akinyeye, W.M. Gitari & E.I. Iwuoha 2013: Geochemical Partitioning of Major Elements in Brine Impacted Coal Fly Ash Residues. Energy Science and Technology, 5(1), 19.

S. A. Akinyemi1, O. I. Ojo, W. M. Gitari, A. Akinlua, O.O. Fatoba and L. F. Petrik, 2012: Mobility and Transport of Inorganic Species in Weathered Hydraulic Disposed Coal Fly Ash: An Insight from Geochemical Fractionation and Statistical Evaluation. Energy Science and Technology, 3:1, 10-20

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, W.M. Gitari and E.I. Iwuoha, 2011: Fly ash-brine interactions: Removal of major and trace elements from brine. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 46:14, 1648-1666 53. W.M. Gitari, O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik and V.R.K. Vadapalli, 2009: Leaching Characteristics of Selected South African Fly Ashes: Effect of pH on the release of Major and Trace Species. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 44: 2, 206-220.

M.U. Cornelius, O.O. Fatoba and L. Petrik 2016: An FTIR structural study of the transformation of the clear fused fly ash (FFA) extract to zeolites. British Zeolite Association 2016 29th Annual Meeting, 21-23 March 2016, Bath, United Kingdom

M.U. Cornelius, L. Petrik, OO. Fatoba, 2016: The control of the morphology and porosity of fly ash based hierarchical zeolite X by altering the Si/Al ratio. 18th international Zeolite Conference. 19-24th June 2016, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

K. Badmus, J. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba and L. Petrik 2015: Synthesis and Characterization of Green Nano Zero Valent Iron (GnZVI) from the extract of Harpephyllum caffrum (wild plum). PACN-Congress 2015. Healthcare: From Discovery to Delivery, At University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik 2015: Stability of Brine Components in Co-disposed Fly Ash-Brine Solid Residue” Poster Presentation at World of Coal Ash 2015 Conference, 5th to 7th May 2015 at Nashville, TN, USA

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba, E.S. Massima, L.F. Petrik 2015: Degradation of 2-nitrophenol in aqueous solution by combination of dielectric barrier discharge and TiO2 photocatalyst supported on stainless steel mesh. 7th SETAC Africa Conference and Horizon Scanning Project Workshop held at Anthene Conference Centre, Langerbaan, South Africa, 5th-8th October, 2015 (2nd Best Presenter)

Ameh, A.E., Fatoba, O.O., Musyoka, N.M., Syrtsova, D.A.M., Teplyakov, V., & Petrik, L.F. 2014: Synthesis of zeolite NaA membranes from South Africa coal fly ash, Poster Presentation at British Zeolite Association spring meeting, Promoting the science of nanoporous materials, Glasgow, Scotland

Ameh, A.E., Fatoba, O.O., Musyoka, N.M. & Petrik, L.F. 2014: Effect of Si/Al ratio on the crystallinity and crystals size of zeolite NaA. Oral Presentation at 1st Nigeria International Conference on zeolite, Abuja, Nigeria

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik 2014: Photocatalytic activity of Ag doped TiO₂ nanocomposites MAM-14. Oral Presentation at International Symposium on Macro and Supramolecular Architectures and Materials: From Innovation to Commercialisation, Emperor Palace Hotel Casino, Johannesburg, South Africa. 23-27th November, 2014

J.O. Tijani, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik 2013: Effect of the pH on the photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol-A by Ag-immobilized TiO₂ nanocomposites. Oral Presentation at 41st National Convention of the South African Chemical Institute (SACI), 1 – 6th December 2013 at River Park, East London, South Africa.

G.N. Muriithi, L.F. Petrik, O.O. Fatoba, W.M. Gitari and F.J. Doucet 2013: A South African Technology for the long-term capture of CO₂ from flue gases: Synthesis, structure and CO₂ capture properties of hydrotalcites. 3rd South African Carbon Capture and Storage Conference, 3-4 October, 2013, Cedar Park Hotel, Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa

11. G.N. Muriithi, L.F. Petrik, O.O. Fatoba, W.M. Gitari and F.J. Doucet 2013: A South African Technology for the long-term capture of CO₂ from flue gases: Synthesis, structure and CO₂ capture properties of zeolites. 3rd South African Carbon Capture and Storage Conference, 3-4 October, 2013, Cedar Park Hotel, Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, R.O. Akinyeye and W.M. Gitari 2012: Partitioning and mobility of trace elements in brine impacted fly ash residues. 22nd V.M. Goldschmidt Conference June 24-29, 2012. Palais des congrès de Montréal, Canada

O.O. Fatoba, W.M. Gitari, L.F. Petrik and E.I. Iwuoha 2011: Mobility of major and minor species in fly ash-brine co-disposal systems: up-flow percolation test. International Conference on Coal Science & Technology (ICCS&T), 9-13 October 2011, Oviedo, Spain.

L. F. Petrik, G. Ndayambaje, O.O. Fatoba, R. Akinyeye, N. T. Van der Walt 2011: Sorption properties of natural zeolites for removal of hazardous elements from industrial effluents. 1st International Conference on Methods and Materials for Separation Processes. 5-9 June, 2011, Kudowazdrój, Poland

MW Gitari, O.O. Fatoba, A. Nyamihingura, Petrik, LF, VR. Kumar Vadapalli, J. Nel, A. October, L. Dlamini, G. Gericke and Mahlaba, JS 2009: Chemical weathering in a dry ash dump: An insight from physicochemical and mineralogical analysis of drilled cores. World of coal ash international symposium. Science, application and Sustainability. May 4-7 2009. Lexington Convention Center, Kentucky USA.

O.O. Fatoba, W.M. Gitari, L.F. Petrik and E.I. Iwuoha: Fly ash-brine interactions: The interaction chemistry and its effect on brine quality. International Conference on Coal Science & Technology (ICCS&T), 26 to 29 October 2009, Cape Town, South Africa.

L.F Petrik, W.M Gitari, O. Etchebers, J. Nel, V.R. Kumar Vadapalli, O.O. Fatoba, A. Nyamihingura, S.A, Akinyemi and M.J, Antonie. 2008. “Towards the development of Sustainable Salt Sinks: Fundamental Chemical Studies”, 10th International Mine Water Association Congress, Mine Water and the Environment, Karlovy Vary 2-6th June 2008.

O.O Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, W.M. Gitari. Leachability of major and trace elements in fly ash. A poster presented at South and Eastern Africa Network of Analytical Chemists (SEANAC) conference: 15th -18th July 2007, Gaborone Sun Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, W.M. Gitari, O. Etchebers. Chemical compositions and leaching behaviours of fly ash (poster). The 38th National Convention of the South African Chemical Institute (SACI), Durban, South Africa. 3 – 8 December 2006.

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik and W.M. Gitari: Factors affecting the release of species from some South African fly ashes. The South African Coal Ash Association (SACAA). 26 March 2008. Pretoria, South Africa

L.F. Petrik, E.O. Omoniyi, C.Y. Ojemaye, C.A. Bode-Aluko, O.O. Fatoba & H. Siren 2022: Detection and quantification of emerging micro-pollutants using capillary electrophoresis. Water Research Commission, WRC Report No. 2887/1/21, ISBN 978-0-6392-0319-5

LF Petrik, OO Fatoba, JO Tijani, P Nyamukamba, E Mouele, L Tichagwa 2018: Degradation of Emerging Micropollutants by Combined Advanced Oxidation with Immobilized Plasmon Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposites in an Electrohydraulic Discharge Reactor. Water Research Commission, WRC Report No. 2364/1/18, ISBN 978-0-6392-0036-1

B Barnard, CA Bode-Aluko, O Pereao, OO Fatoba, R Luckay and LF Petrik 2018: The Synthesis of Highly Selective Immobilised Ligands for Extraction of Toxic Metal Ions from Wastewater. Water Research Commission, WRC Report No. 2391/1/18, ISBN 978-1-4312-0009-5

A.E. Ameh, O.O. Fatoba and L.F. Petrik 2017: Synthesis and application of South African-based zeolite membrane for gas separation: In J Parker (Ed), Fly ash: properties, analysis and performance (pp. 35-58). New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

L.F. Petrik, O.O. Fatoba, R. Missengue, R.M. Kalombe, S. Nyale, G. Madzivire 2017: Treatment of mine water using a combination of coal fly ash and flocculants in a jet loop reactor system. Water Research Commission, WRC Report No.2129/1/18, ISBN 978-0-6392-0040-8

O.O. Fatoba, L.F. Petrik, W. Gitari and E.I. Iwuoha 2017: Geochemical analysis of leachates from South African coal fly ash: Up-flow percolation test. In J Parker (Ed), Fly ash: properties, analysis and performance (pp. 35-58). New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

LF Petrik, OO Fatoba, E Mouele and T Totito 2015: Advanced Oxidative Water Treatment Process for Water Disinfection Using an Electrohydraulic Discharge Reactor and TiO₂ Immobilized on Nano Fibres. Water Research Commission, WRC Report No. 2132/1/15, ISBN 978-1-4312-0692-6

LF Petrik, OO Fatoba, MV Fey, NZN Ndlovu, EO Omoniyi, D Bent and J Nel 2015: Industrial Brine Minimization: Determining the Physical Chemical Parameters That Affect Evaporation Rates on Multi-Component Hyper-Saline Effluents. Water Research Commission, WRC Report No 2100/1/15, ISBN 978-1-4312-0649-0

L.F. Petrik, R. Missengue, O.O. Fatoba, M. Tuffin & J. Sachs 2012: Silver / zeolite nano composite-based clay filters for water disinfection. Water Research Commission (WRC) Report No. KV 297/12, ISBN 978-1-4312-0306-2