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Eric Selorm Agorku

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Professor Eric Selorm Agorku is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (Hons), a Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry.Prof. Agorku's career in academia and research spans multiple countries and areas of expertise. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious South Africa NRF-RISA Innovation Doctoral Scholarship, under which he conducted cutting-edge research on "Metal and Nonmetal Doped Semiconductor Photocatalysts for Water Treatment" at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) under the mentorship of Prof. Ajay Kumar. During this period, he also worked as an Assistant Lecturer at UJ, from 2014 to 2015, and later as a Postdoctoral Fellow in 2015 under the UJ Global Excellence and Stature Scholarship.His research interests are diverse and impactful, with a strong focus on environmental chemistry and materials science. Key areas of his work include:As an expert chemical consultant and formulation chemist, Prof. Agorku has contributed significantly to both academia and industry. His role as the Head of the Glassblowing Unit in the Department of Chemistry at KNUST highlights his commitment to advancing scientific infrastructure and education.Prof. Agorku’s interdisciplinary research has made him a valuable resource in the field of environmental remediation and materials science, with ongoing projects that focus on addressing key environmental and industrial challenges.

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions across multiple themes, focusing on photocatalysis, materials science, environmental chemistry, and water quality. Their work encompasses advancements in photovoltaic techniques, applications of titanium dioxide-based materials, development of electrochemical sensors, exploration of gas sensor functionalities, mercury contamination impacts in aquatic environments, analysis of soil degradation mechanisms, innovations in adsorption methods for pollutant removal, synthesis of advanced nanostructured catalysts, advancements in vanadium and halogenation chemistry, improvements in analytical chemistry techniques, applications of innovative membrane systems for water cleanup, studies on heavy metal pollution, development of battery materials, assessments of groundwater contamination, research into food chemistry, investigation of rabbit nutrition, and evaluations of fluoride effects.

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Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity of multi-elements-doped ZrO2 for degradation of indigo carmine(2015)
The effect of cobalt-doped ZnO-g-C3N4 heterostructures on photocatalytic degradation of eosin yellow dye in water under simulated solar light(2023)
Photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine using Nd-doped TiO2-decorated graphene oxide nanocomposites(2016)
Cobalt-doped ZnS-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite as an advanced photocatalytic material(2014)
Fabrication of photocatalyst based on Eu3+-doped ZnS–SiO2 and sodium alginate core shell nanocomposite(2014)
MWCNTs attached neodymium doped-ZnO photocatalysts for efficient removal of dyes from wastewater(2020)
Synthesis of La-doped ZrO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite for eosin yellow photodegradation: A combined experimental and theoretical studies(2024)
Binary Ce-doped-ZnO/rGO composite as excellent photocatalyst for bromothymol blue dye degradation(2024)
La–doped ZnO–rGO nanocomposites: Synthesis and characterization as photocatalyst for effective degradation of bromothymol blue dye in water(2023)
Experimental and ab initio studies of enhance photocatalytic efficiency of La-doped ZnO/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for bromothymol blue dye degradation(2024)
Palladium-decorated zinc sulfide/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for enhanced visible light-driven photodegradation of indigo carmine(2015)
Palladium-doped–ZrO2–multiwalled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite: an advanced photocatalyst for water treatment(2016)
Photocatalytic activity of red emission PVA-GdVO <sub>4</sub> :Eu <sup>3+</sup> nanocomposite towards the degradation of Eosin Y in water(2023)
Gadolinium doped-zirconium oxide-graphitic carbon nitride heterostructures for photocatalytic degradation of eosin yellow dye in water(2024)
Gd-doped ZnO-g-C3N4 nanocomposite: a novel photocatalyst for the photodegradation of eosin yellow dye in water(2025)
Sulfur/Gadolinium‐Codoped TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles for Enhanced Visible‐Light Photocatalytic Performance(2014)
The influence of cobalt and graphitic carbon nitride on the efficiency of zirconium oxide for photodegradation of an organic dye in wastewater(2025)
Sulfur/gadolinium-codoped TiOnanoparticles for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic performance(2014)
Corrigendum to “Sulfur/Gadolinium-Codoped TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Performance”(2020)
The efficacy of cerium Codoped–ZrO2–rGO in degrading eosin yellow dye under visible light: A combined DFT calculation and mechanism insight(2025)
Ab initio and experimental study of sulphur/samarium codoped-TiO2 and its visible light photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of orange II dye(2025)
Cobalt doped ZrO2 decorated multiwalled carbon nanotube: A promising nanocatalyst for photodegradation of indigo carmine and eosin Y dyes(2016)
Gd,C,N,S Multi-doped ZrO2 for Photocatalytic Degradation of Indigo Carmine Dye from Synthetic Water under Simulated Solar Light(2015)
Chitosan–sodium alginate encapsulated Co-doped ZrO2–MWCNTs nanocomposites for photocatalytic decolorization of organic dyes(2016)
Neodymium doped ZrO2-graphene oxide nanocomposites: A promising photocatalyst for photodegradation o(2016)
Carbon-based electrode materials for sensor application: a review(2024)
Iron Sulfide Functionalized Polyaniline Nanocomposite for the Removal of Eosin Y from Water: Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies(2021)
A resistive type humidity sensor based on crystalline tin oxide nanoparticles encapsulated in polyaniline matrix(2015)
Modification of Metal Oxide Semiconductor Gas Sensors Using Conducting Polymer Materials(2023)
Human exposure to mercury, lead and cadmium through consumption of canned mackerel, tuna, pilchard and sardine(2015)
Mercury and hydroquinone content of skin toning creams and cosmetic soaps, and the potential risks to the health of Ghanaian women(2016)
Cancer risk from heavy metal contamination in fish and implications for public health(2025)
Total Mercury in Fish, Sediments and Soil from the River Pra Basin, Southwestern Ghana(2010)
Total mercury distribution in different tissues of six species of freshwater fish from the Kpong hydroelectric reservoir in Ghana(2011)
Levels of Total Mercury in Different Fish Species and Sediments from the Upper Volta Basin at Yeji in Ghana(2011)
Total mercury levels in nine species of freshwater fish from two hydroelectric reservoirs and a crater lake in Ghana(2008)
Synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence properties of Ce3+-doped ZnO-nanophosphors(2013)
Effects of soil depth and characteristics on phosphorus adsorption isotherms of different land utilization types(2021)
Innovative exploration of additive incorporated biopolymer-based composites(2022)
Health risk assessment of some selected heavy metals in infant food sold in Wa, Ghana(2023)
Methylene blue dye adsorption on Ghana’s activated clay from Teleku Bukazo(2024)
Core-shell V2O5- Gum ghatti grafted poly (acrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue dye in water: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies(2024)
Removal of Methyl red in aqueous systems using synthesized NaAlg-g-CHIT/nZVI adsorbent(2022)
Methylene blue adsorption on vanadium pentoxide nanorods dispersed in starch-grafted polyacrylonitrile(2023)
Zero Valent Iron Impregnated Sodium Alginate Grafted (Acrylamide-Co-Acrylic Acid) Adsorbents for the Removal of Methylene Blue in Aqueous Systems(2023)
Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies of the adsorption of Congo red on nZVI/Zn-Al layered double hydroxide intercalated with PO43− ion(2025)
FeS Encapsulated Chitosan Graft Polyacrylamide Nanocomposite for the Uptake of Model Anionic Eosin Y from Water: Isotherm, Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies.(2020)
Neodymium Doped ZrO2-graphene Oxide Nanocomposites: A Promising Photocatalyst For Photodegradation Of Eosin Y Dye(2016)
Congo red adsorption in water using a novel nano zero-valent iron intercalated Zn–Al–CO3 layered double hydroxide: adsorption isotherm, kinetics and thermodynamics(2025)
Chitosan-Graft-Sodium Alginate Encapsulated Vanadium Pentoxide (V2 O5 ) Nanocomposite for Adsorption and Antimicrobial Studies(2021)
A state-of-the-art review of trends in molecularly imprinted polymers in the clean-up of pesticides in environmental samples(2024)
Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Adsorption of Chlorpyrifos from Aqueous Media(2024)
Evaluation of groundwater quality in communities near Sokoban Wood Village(2024)
Trace elements determination and health risk assessment of groundwater sources in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana(2024)
Heavy Metal Content and Health Risk Assessment of Some Selected Medicinal Plants from Obuasi, a Mining Town in Ghana(2023)
Trace Elements Determination and Health Risk Assessment of Groundwater Sources in Kumasi, Ghana(2023)
Interfacial Electronic States of GeC/g‐C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> van der Waal Heterostructure with Promising Photocatalytic Activity via Hydrogenation(2024)
Theoretical study on vertical B<sub>2</sub>CSe/Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub> van der Waals heterostructures with high solar-to-hydrogen efficiency(2025)
Visible–light–driven photocatalyst for solar–to–hydrogen efficiency via a Type–II SGaInS/GaGePS van der Waals heterostructure(2025)
Starch-Grafted Sodium Alginate-Modified Clay Composites as Environmentally Controlled-Release Materials for NPK Fertilizer(2023)
Polyvinyl Alcohol Embedded Activated Clay/Hydroxyapatite Membranes for Fouling Control During the Removal of an Organic Dye in Water(2025)
Activated clay and cocoa nib shells-integrated polyvinyl alcohol membranes for fouling mitigation in water treatment(2025)
Heavy Metal Content and Health Risk Assessment of Some Selected Medicinal Plants from Obuasi, a Mining Town in Ghana(2022)
Exploring the anodic performance of InSnPS/GaGeAsSe heterostructure as an ultra-high rate rechargeable Li ion battery via first-principles study(2025)
Alternative method for qualitative analysis of specific non-volatile organic compounds present in South African water systems(2016)
Health Risk Assessment of Some Selected Heavy Metals in Infant Food Sold in Wa, Ghana(2022)
Mass Balance and Quality Assessment of Potash from Cocoa Husk Ash from Ghana(2022)
Clay‐Loaded Starch‐Grafted Chitosan as Environmentally Controlled Release Material for Atrazine(2024)
Effects of replacing maize with cassava whey meal in the diets of rabbits(2024)
Defluorination of borehole water using activated clay and bauxite-laden polyvinyl alcohol hybrid membranes(2025)

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