Nathaniel Owusu Boadi

Chemistry

About

Prof. Nathaniel Owusu Boadi is a full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc. Hons) in Chemistry, Master of Science (MSc.) in Environmental Chemistry, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Inorganic Chemistry degrees from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.Prof. Boadi is a seasoned researcher and scholar with an impressive track record in chemistry. He previously worked as a research fellow at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, from July 2011 to December 2013, where he was a beneficiary of the Leverhulme-Royal Society Africa Awards grant. During his tenure at the University of Manchester, he worked under the supervision of the late Prof. Paul O'Brien, FRS, CBE. His research focused on novel single-source routes to synthesizing lead chalcogenide nanoparticles and thin films.Prof. Boadi's research interests revolve around synthesizing metal-organic complexes, metal chalcogenide semiconducting nanoparticles, and thin films. He is also deeply invested in studying water quality, food contaminants, heavy metal toxicity, and persistent organic pollutants in environmental matrices.Prof. Boadi's achievements extend beyond his research interests, as he has held several notable positions. He previously served as the head of the Department of Chemistry at KNUST and the immediate past National Secretary of the Ghana Science Association. From September 2015 to August 2019, he served as the Kumasi branch president of the GSA. Furthermore, he chaired the 9th KNUST Summer School and is the current Pan Africa Chemistry Network (PACN) Ghana hub administrator.

Research Summary

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Recent research has highlighted the critical role of nature in addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development. A comprehensive study integrates insights from themes such as heavy metals in agriculture, seed biochemistry, and natural elements, emphasizing their roles in mitigating pollution and enhancing food safety. Advances in bioactive compounds like chromium-based nanomaterials and their applications have bridged the gap between research and practical solutions. Furthermore, innovative approaches leveraging eco-friendly materials, such as chitosan, are being developed to enhance water quality while minimizing ecological impacts. Simultaneously, studies on fungal and bacterial biofilms underscore their potential for developing effective treatments against toxic metals. These findings collectively demonstrate how interdisciplinary efforts across fields can drive meaningful changes in environmental health, resource management, and sustainable agriculture.

Research Themes

All (81 Papers)

Physical Sciences (53 Papers)

Life Sciences (14 Papers)

Health Sciences (14 Papers)

All Papers

Health risk assessment and levels of toxic metals in fishes (Oreochromis noliticus and Clarias anguillaris) from Ankobrah and Pra basins: Impact of illegal mining activities on food safety(2020)

Multivariate studies and heavy metal pollution in soil from gold mining area(2023)

Levels of selected heavy metals in canned tomato paste sold in Ghana(2012)

Metal Fractionation and Leaching in Soils from a Gold Mining Area in the Equatorial Rainforest Zone(2023)

Contamination, health risk assessment, and spatial distribution of heavy metals in soils from gold mining district, Ghana(2024)

Ecological and public health estimations of potentially toxic elements in soils from an abandoned dumpsite in a tropical climatic zone(2025)

Levels of selected heavy metals in canned tomato paste sold in Ghana Part B Surveillance(2012)

Nutritional composition and antioxidant properties of three varieties of carrot (Daucus carota)(2021)

Heavy metal pollution and the role of inorganic nanomaterials in environmental remediation(2021)

Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies of the adsorption of Congo red on nZVI/Zn-Al layered double hydroxide intercalated with PO43− ion(2025)

Potential health risk assessment of toxic metals contamination in clay eaten as pica (geophagia) among pregnant women of Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana(2020)

Potential health risk assessment of toxic metals contamination in clay eaten as pica (geophagia) among pregnant women of Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana.(2020)

Potential health risk assessment of toxic metals contamination in clay eaten as pica (geophagia) among pregnant women of Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana.(2019)

Potential health risk assessment of toxic metals contamination in clay eaten as pica (geophagia) among pregnant women of Ho in the Volta Region of Ghana.(2020)

Assessment of the Quality of Water from Hand-Dug Wells in Ghana(2010)

Assessment of the quality of the Owabi reservoir and its tributaries(2018)

Heavy metal contamination and water quality of selected fish ponds at Sunyani, Ghana: A comparison with WHO standards(2021)

Review of: "Assessment of Quality of drinking waterbased on the water quality index method in Hawassa Zuria Woreda, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia"(2023)

Single source molecular precursor routes to lead chalcogenides(2012)

Synthesis of Nickel Sulfide Thin Films and Nanocrystals from the Nickel Ethyl Xanthate Complex(2022)

Lead ethyl dithiocarbamates: efficient single-source precursors to PbS nanocubes(2019)

Facile synthesis of PbS, Bi2S3 and Bi-doped PbS nanoparticles from metal piperidine dithiocarbamates complexes(2022)

Structural influence of nitrogen adducts on the morphology of bismuth sulfide thin films(2022)

Aerosol‐Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition of Lead Chalcogenide Thin Films from [Pb((SePiPr2)2N)(S2CNHexMe)](2020)

Facile Synthesis of Pbs, Bi2s3 and Bi-Doped Pbs Nanoparticles from Metal Piperidine Dithiocarbamates Complexes(2022)

Front Cover: Solventless Synthesis of Zinc Sulphide Nanoparticles from Zinc Bis(diethyldithiocarbamate) as a Single Source Precursor (ChemistryOpen 6/2024)(2024)

Human Risk Assessment of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Vegetables from Kumasi, Ghana(2018)

Effects of Lignocellulosic in Wood Used as Substrate on the Quality and Yield of Mushrooms(2011)

Assessment of quantities and composition of corn stover in Ghana and their conversion into bioethanol(2021)

Heavy metal contamination in canned fish marketed in Ghana(2011)

Cancer risk from heavy metal contamination in fish and implications for public health(2025)

Exposure assessment and cancer risk characterization of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) through ingestion of raw cow milk in southern Ghana(2022)

Risk Of Human Dietary Exposure To Organochlorine Pesticide Residues In Fruits From Ghana(2018)

Phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of assorted Carica papaya leaves in Ghana(2016)

The deposition of PbS and PbSe thin films from lead dichalcogenoimidophosphinates by AACVD(2016)

Deposition of PbS Thin Films from Lead Hexadecyl and Octadecyl Xanthate Complexes Using the Spin Coating Method(2019)

Synthesis of a Novel Single-Source Precursor for the Production of Lead Chalcogenide Thin Films(2020)

Hot‐Injection Synthesis of PbE (E= S, Se) Nanoparticles from Dichalcogenoimidophosphinato Lead (II) Complexes(2019)

Growth Kinetics of Zinc Sulphide Nanocrystals Synthesized by Colloidal Thermolysis of Fatty Acid Carboxylates(2022)

Solventless Synthesis of Zinc Sulphide Nanoparticles from Zinc Bis(diethyldithiocarbamate) as a Single Source Precursor(2024)

Optimization of extraction conditions for polyphenols from the stem bark of Funtumia elastica (Funtum) utilizing response surface methodology(2021)

Safety of borehole water as an alternative drinking water source(2020)

Assessment of ameliorative effects of organic dietary interventions on neonicotinoid exposure rates in a Japanese population(2022)

Exploring the intricacies of indoor dust pollution from neonicotinoid insecticides and its human health impacts: An exemplar from eleven agricultural communities in Ghana, West Africa(2025)

Modification of Metal Oxide Semiconductor Gas Sensors Using Conducting Polymer Materials(2023)

Human health risks of lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals in lipsticks(2024)

Risk of Exposure to Trace Elements through the Application of Facial Makeup Powders(2022)

ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF METHANOL AND ETHANOL/WATER EXTRACTS OF TETRAPLEURA TETRAPTERA AND PARKIA BIGLOBOSA(2012)

Antimicrobial properties of metal piperidine dithiocarbamate complexes against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans(2021)

Nickel piperidine dithiocarbamate: synthesis, characterization, and crystal structure(2025)

Docking and Molecular Dynamics Identify Leads against 5 Alpha Reductase 2 for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Treatment(2023)

Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Properties and Antimicrobial Activities of the Extracts from Funtumia africana and Funtumia elastica(2021)

Proximate Composition, In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Adansonia digitata and Belanites aegyptiaca Seeds(2021)

Evaluation of groundwater quality in communities near Sokoban Wood Village(2024)

Development of TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar cells using natural dyes extracted from some plant-based materials(2021)

Green Bio-Based CaO from Guinea Fowl Eggshells(2018)

N-alkylimidazole derivatives as potential inhibitors of quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa(2022)

Physicochemical Analysis of Roof Runoffs from the Obuasi Area(2011)

An analysis of the foremost issues with artisanal and small-scale gold mining from Ghana’s perspective(2023)

Impact of Cyanide Utilization in Mining on the Environment(2009)

Assessment of sachet water quality in Kumasi, Ghana(2023)

Bioprospecting of potential inhibitors of 5alpha reductase 2 inhibitors from relevant ethno-pharmacological plants via in silico techniques(2024)

Essential Oil Emulsions from Xylopia Villosa and Hyparrhena Rufa as Potent Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Agents(2025)

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)

Hybrid metal sulfide nanomaterials for the removal of heavy metal water contaminants(2024)

Synthesis, computational studies, and Hirshfeld surface analysis of 2H-chromen-2-one and imine derivatives(2023)

Replication Data for Optimization of Extraction Conditions for Polyphenols from the stem bark of Funtumia elastica (Funtum) using Response Surface Methodology(2021)

CCDC 1453807: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2016)

CCDC 1918617: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2020)

CCDC 1918928: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2020)

CCDC 1920135: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2019)

CCDC 2249273: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2023)

CCDC 2181456: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2023)

CCDC 1918615: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2019)

CCDC 2249270: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination(2023)

Trivalent bismuth xanthates: Synthesis and characterization(2024)

Clay‐Loaded Starch‐Grafted Chitosan as Environmentally Controlled Release Material for Atrazine(2024)

Optimization of the Reaction Conditions in Biodiesel Production: The Case of Baobab Seed Oil as Alternative Feedstock(2024)

Crystal structures, computational studies, and Hirshfeld surface analysis on 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one and 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-8-nitro-2H-chromen-2-one(2025)

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