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Patrick Boakye

Chemical Engineering

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Ing. Dr. Patrick Boakye has been a Lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) since January 2018 after pursuing PhD Chemical and Biological Engineering from Hanbat National University, Republic of Korea in 2017 with specialization in Environmental Nano/ Biotechnology. Since 2014 till date, his research focus has been on: From 2009 to 2013 he was a research assistant at the The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre. Among many assignments including assistance of Professors in diverse areas of research such as renewable energy production, he also collaborated in a team that worked with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to improve electrification in The Gambia through capacity building in solar photovoltaic and wind renewable energy technologies. He also assisted in developing a blueprint to build capacity in renewable energy technology in The Gambia by strategic planning, preparation, and circulation of renewable energy modules. During his MSc Chemical Engineering studies at the Department of Chemical Engineering, KNUST, he had a Research Exchange Program in Canada by benefiting from The Canada-Africa Research Exchange Grants (CAREG) by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) through Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) from June to September, 2011 at University of Western Ontario, London-Canada. As a researcher he worked on a topic titled “Biodiesel Production for Sustainable Socio-economic Development”. After his BSc. Chemistry studies from the University of Cape Coast in 2007 he was a shift chemist at the Assay Laboratory at the Golden Star Resources, Bogoso/ Prestea from October 2007 to August 2008 during his National Service. His duties among several others included:He was an intern Laboratory Analyst at the Golden Star Resources, Bogoso/ Prestea throughout vacations from years 1 to 4 during his undergraduate studies and was involved in wet chemistry analyses including:  Also in his current capacity as a researcher collaborating with many international researchers, he has authored and co-authored a number of academic papers in international refereed journals and a reviewer for Journal of Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, Wiley; and Journal of Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier.

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The researcher's work focuses on advancing environmental sustainability through innovative technological applications across diverse fields. Key areas include the development of biochar-based adsorption for gas removal, the use of cellulosics for soil improvement and water treatment, and solar radiation-driven solutions for renewable energy. Additionally, research into plant growth enhancement techniques, waste management strategies in Ghana, and innovative biotechnology methods contribute to sustainable practices in agricultural and industrial settings.

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Highly efficient adsorption of cationic dye by biochar produced with Korean cabbage waste(2016)
Synergistic dye adsorption by biochar from co-pyrolysis of spent mushroom substrate and Saccharina japonica(2017)
Waste Biomass and Biomaterials Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment(2022)
Cellulose processing from biomass and its derivatization into carboxymethylcellulose: A review(2021)
Effect of water washing pretreatment on property and adsorption capacity of macroalgae-derived biochar(2018)
Extraction of inorganic materials from fresh and dried alga Saccharina japonica(2017)
Effect of thermal pretreatment on the extraction of potassium salt from alga Saccharina japonica(2018)
Indoor air quality improvement and purification by atmospheric pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)
Research on the electrical characteristics of atmospheric strong ionization dielectric barrier discharge for air pollution control(2020)
Indoor Air Quality Improvement and Purification by Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma (NTP)(2021)
Valorization of faecal and sewage sludge via pyrolysis for application as crop organic fertilizer(2020)
Inhibition of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide as faecal sludge odour control in dry sanitation toilet facilities using plant waste materials(2021)
Inhibition of Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulphide Using Plant Waste Materials for Faecal Sludge Odour Control in Dry Sanitation Toilet Facilities(2021)
Assessment of solar radiation resource from the NASA-POWER reanalysis products for tropical climates in Ghana towards clean energy application(2022)
Assessment of solar radiation resource from the NASA-POWER reanalysis products for tropical climates in Ghana towards clean energy application(2022)
Site adaptation of NASA-POWER reanalysis solar radiation products for tropical climates in Ghana using bias correction for clean energy application(2024)
Experimental Investigation of the Mechanisms of Salt Precipitation during CO2 Injection in Sandstone(2019)
The effect of temperature on CO2 injectivity in sandstone reservoirs(2021)
Theoretical Modeling of the Impact of Salt Precipitation on CO<sub>2</sub> Storage Potential in Fractured Saline Reservoirs(2020)
Theoretical modeling of the effect of temperature on CO<sub>2</sub> injectivity in deep saline formations(2020)
Appraisal of groundwater quality and hydrochemistry in three regions of Ghana: Implications for drinking purposes(2024)
Drinking Water Appraisal of Groundwater Quality and Hydrochemistry in Three Regions of Ghana(2024)
Pyrolysis of municipal food waste: A sustainable potential approach for solid food waste management and organic crop fertilizer production(2023)
Systematic literature review on the potential of using solar photovoltaic to power sea water desalination on offshore petroleum facilities(2024)
Modeling, optimization and kinetic analysis of the hydrolysis process of waste cocoa pod husk to reducing sugars(2020)
Scale‐Up of Tailor‐Made Onsite Enzyme Blend From Cassava Peels for Industrial Bioethanol Production(2025)
Tannin-Based Deflocculants in High Temperature High Pressure Wells: A Comprehensive Review(2021)
Understanding fluoride adsorption from groundwater by alumina modified with alum using PHREEQC surface complexation model(2023)
Understanding fluoride adsorption from groundwater by alumina modified with alum using PHREEQC surface complexation model(2023)
A review of spiral wound membrane modules and processes for groundwater treatment(2024)
Bias-corrected NASA data for aridity index estimation over tropical climates in Ghana, West Africa(2023)
A Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation from the Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste in Ghana(2024)
The Oti Landfill: Assessing the potential of the informal waste recycling economy(2023)
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Meteorology and predictability for air quality management using TROPOMI(2025)
The Cell Viability on Kelp and Fir Biochar and the Effect on the Field Cultivation of Corn(2016)
WOODY SPECIES RICHNESS AND ABUNDANCE IN A TROPICAL SAVANNA OF NORTHERN GHANA(2012)
Microbial Diversity, Enzyme Profile and Substrate Concentration for Bioconversion of Cassava Peels to Bioethanol(2023)
Greywater Quantities and Qualities in Low-Income Kumasi, Ghana: Implications for Sustainable Water Management.(2025)
Greywater Quantities and Qualities in Low-Income Kumasi, Ghana: Implications for Sustainable Water Management(2023)
The potential of in-house pectinolytic enzymes for industrial application(2023)
Non-Intrusive Passive Acoustic Sensing for Accurate Gas Flow Measurement in Gas Pipelines(2022)
Study of polymer flooding and intelligent well technology for improved oil recovery(2022)
Quantification and Mass Flow Analysis of Food Waste from Source-Separated Locations(2023)
Adsorption of Sulfamethoxazole in Aqueous Solution Using Chemically Activated Carbon Derived from Panicum Maximum Weed(2023)
The Editor-in-Chief May 31, 2024 the Journal of Chemical Thermodynamicslow-Temperature Heat Capacity and Other Thermodynamic Characteristics of Xylopic Acid Crystals(2024)
Low-temperature Heat Capacity and Other Thermodynamic Characteristics of Xylopic Acid Crystals(2025)
Fingerprints of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Congener and Homologous Profile of the Pra River Basin Sediment(2025)
Polychlorinated Biphenyls Contamination of Drinking Water Source of the Pra River: Congener Distribution and Associated Risk(2025)
Probabilistic Assessment of Carbon Intensity in Selected Oil and Gas Fields in Ghana(2025)
Physicochemical and Mineralogical Characterization of Spent and Unspent Cupels in Ghana; Implication for Recycling(2025)
Novel gas-liquid volumetric flow measurement via non-intrusive optical sensing under upward vertical bubbly flow(2025)
Predictive Modelling of the Energy and Climate Cost of Ghana's Economic Growth(2025)
Health risks from persistent heavy metal contamination in crops and water at an abandoned naturally revegetated galamsey site in Ghana(2025)

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