Adsorption: Research, Papers and Researchers

01Research activity

Adsorption research by ScholarsColab researchers

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Recent focus (2024 onwards): removal, isotherm, kinetic, thermodynamic, aqueous, nanocomposite.

02Researchers

PhD researchers working on Adsorption

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Noureddine BarkaSultan Moulay Slimane University26 papers on this topic · 1,974 citationsTop 2% scientist · Environmental SciencesProf. Popoola Lekan TaofeekDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Lead City University, Nigeria14 papers on this topic · 403 citationsMohamed El-SakhawyProfessor, National Research Centre, Egypt10 papers on this topic · 247 citationsMARYAM BATOOLUniversity of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, Pakistan (also a youtuber, see my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRE_RHG7jCV2fNWc4Ou2DJg)10 papers on this topic · 188 citationsBalendu Shekher GiriSustainability Cluster, SOAE, UPES Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India5 papers on this topic · 174 citationsEndale TejuHaramaya University3 papers on this topic · 46 citationsMoses EMETEREBowen University3 papers on this topic · 3 citationsDr. Kalisadhan MukherjeePandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar2 papers on this topic · 32 citationsMarc BaadenCNRS Research Director, Université Paris Cité / IBPC2 papers on this topic · 16 citationsSANKHA CHAKRABORTTYSchool of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, KIIT Deemed to be University ,India2 papers on this topic · 11 citationsHossein BabazadehProfessor, Department of Water Science and Engineering, Science and Research Branch, IAU1 paper on this topic · 227 citationsYAP CHEE KONG / FSUniversity Putra Malaysia1 paper on this topic · 68 citationsDR. Gunawan WidjajaUniversitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta Indonesia1 paper on this topic · 59 citationsDebasis BanikPostdoctoral Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London1 paper on this topic · 31 citationsRenjith ThomasSt Berchmans College1 paper on this topic · 25 citationsDr. Divya KosaleNational Institute of Technology, Raipur1 paper on this topic · 24 citationsKirubanandan ShanmugamInnoscience Malaysia1 paper on this topic · 18 citationsDr Muhammad AtifUniversity of Education Pakistan1 paper on this topic · 18 citationsDr. Maulin P ShahEnvironmental Microbiology Consultant1 paper on this topic · 15 citationsDanladi Chiroma HusainiUniversity of Belize1 paper on this topic · 9 citationsNadir Mahammedesi sba1 paper on this topic · 8 citationsSShubhankar MajumdarProfessor1 paper on this topic · 1 citationsDr Mahmood ul HassablnAssistant Professor, TUV Rheinland Arabia1 paper on this topic · 1 citationsMalak ZIRARIOrganic chemistry catalysis and environment Laboratory, Department of chemistry, Faculty of Sciences,…1 paper on this topic · 1 citationsDr.K.UmapathiKalaignar karunanidhi Institute of Technology1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsMohit TiwariBharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering,Delhi1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsMiguel Angel Vargas CruzGrupo Alianza Empresarial1 paper on this topic · 0 citationsShamik TiwariIILM University Gurugram1 paper on this topic · 0 citations

03Papers

Research papers on Adsorption

1. Adsorption of textile dyes on raw and decanted Moroccan clays: kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics2015452 citationsWater Resources and IndustryNoureddine Barka
2. Isotherm and kinetic studies on adsorption of Pb, Zn and Cu by kaolinite2011227 citationsCaspian Journal of Environmental SciencesHossein Babazadeh
3. Removal of reactive yellow 84 from aqueous solutions by adsorption onto hydroxyapatite2011200 citationsJournal of Saudi Chemical SocietyNoureddine Barka
4. Adsorption of Disperse Blue SBL dye by synthesized poorly crystalline hydroxyapatite2008123 citationsJournal of Environmental SciencesNoureddine Barka
5. L’élimination des colorants de synthèse par adsorption sur un phosphate naturel et par dégradation photocatalytique sur TiO2 supporté2008110 citationsNoureddine Barka
6. A combined molecular dynamic simulation, DFT calculations, and experimental study of the eriochrome black T dye adsorption onto chitosan in aqueous solutions2021108 citationsInternational Journal of Biological MacromoleculesNoureddine Barka
7. Effects of molar ratio and calcination temperature on the adsorption performance of Zn/Al layered double hydroxide nanoparticles in the removal of pharmaceutical pollutants2018101 citationsJournal of Science: Advanced Materials and DevicesNoureddine Barka
8. Application of Taguchi design approach to parametric optimization of adsorption of crystal violet dye by activated carbon from poultry litter202198 citationsScientific AfricanProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
9. Adsorption of cadmium ion from aqueous solutions by copper-based metal organic framework: equilibrium modeling and kinetic studies201997 citationsApplied Water ScienceProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
10. Adsorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution by activated carbon prepared from almond shell: kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics study201891 citationsJournal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - AQUABalendu Shekher Giri
11. Polyaniline/nanomaterial composites for the removal of heavy metals by adsorption: A Review202174 citationsJournal of Composites ScienceNoureddine Barka
12. Adsorption mechanisms investigation of methylene blue on the (0 0 1) zeolite 4A surface in aqueous medium by computational approach and molecular dynamics202273 citationsApplied Surface ScienceNoureddine Barka
13. Adsorption of Eriochrome Black T on the chitin surface: Experimental study, DFT calculations and molecular dynamics simulation202171 citationsJournal of Molecular LiquidsNoureddine Barka
14. An in vitro study on the adsorption, absorption and uptake capacity of Zn by the bioremediator Trichoderma atroviride201068 citationsYAP CHEE KONG / FS
15. A combined DFT, Monte Carlo, and MD simulations of adsorption study of heavy metals on the carbon graphite (111) surface202263 citationsChemical Physics ImpactNoureddine Barka
16. Kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies on Cr (VI) adsorption using cellulose acetate/graphene oxide composite nanofibers202259 citationsApplied Physics ADR. Gunawan Widjaja
17. Microwave-assisted synthesis of amphoteric fluorescence carbon quantum dots and their chromium adsorption from aqueous solution202356 citationsScientific ReportsMohamed El-Sakhawy
18. Theoretical and experimental study of the adsorption characteristics of Methylene Blue on titanium dioxide surface using DFT and Monte Carlo dynamic simulation202052 citationsDesalination and Water TreatmentNoureddine Barka
19. Carboxymethyl cellulose-grafted graphene oxide/polyethylene glycol for efficient Ni (II) adsorption202150 citationsJournal of Polymers and the EnvironmentMohamed El-Sakhawy
20. Adsorption of methylene blue cationic dye onto brookite and rutile phases of titanium dioxide: Quantum chemical and molecular dynamic simulation studies202149 citationsInorganic Chemistry CommunicationsNoureddine Barka
21. Response surface modeling and optimization of hexavalent chromium adsorption onto eucalyptus tree bark-derived pristine and chemically-modified biochar202249 citationsChemical Engineering Research and DesignProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
22. Experimental design, machine learning approaches for the optimization and modeling of caffeine adsorption202247 citationsMaterials Today ChemistryNoureddine Barka
23. Experimental and modeling studies of the removal of phenolic compounds from olive mill wastewater by adsorption on sugarcane bagasse202147 citationsEnvironmental ChallengesNoureddine Barka
24. Adsorption of Rhodamine B dye from solution using 3-((1-(4-((1H-benzo [d] imidazol-2-yl) amino) phenyl) ethylidene) amino) phenol (BIAPEHB)/P (AA-co-AM) composite202546 citationsDesalination and Water TreatmentMARYAM BATOOL
25. Tetracycline and sulfamethoxazole adsorption onto nanomagnetic walnut shell-rice husk: isotherm, kinetic, mechanistic and thermodynamic studies202045 citationsInternational Journal of Environmental Analytical ChemistryProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
26. Box-Behnken experimental design for the optimization of methylene blue adsorption onto Aleppo pine cones201743 citationsJ. Mater. Environ. SciNoureddine Barka
27. Combined DFT and MD simulation approach for the study of SO2 and CO2 adsorption on graphite (111) surface in aqueous medium202142 citationsCurrent Research in Green and Sustainable ChemistryNoureddine Barka
28. Batch adsorption study of Congo Red dye using unmodified Azadirachta indica leaves: isotherms and kinetics202441 citationsWater Practice and TechnologyMARYAM BATOOL
29. Preparation and adsorption behavior of Ce (III)-MOF for phosphate and fluoride ion removal from aqueous solutions202340 citationsACS OmegaEndale Teju
30. Experimental, DFT and MD simulation studies of Mordant Black 11 dye adsorption onto polyaniline in aqueous solution202239 citationsJournal of Molecular LiquidsNoureddine Barka
31. Brilliant green dye adsorption onto composite snail shell–rice husk: Adsorption isotherm, kinetic, mechanistic, and thermodynamics analysis201839 citationsEnvironmental Quality ManagementProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
32. A comparative adsorption for the removal of p-cresol from aqueous solution onto granular activated charcoal and granular activated alumina201438 citationsJ. Mater. Environ. SciNoureddine Barka
33. Adsorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using cationic modified rice husk: parametric optimization via Taguchi design approach202338 citationsScientific AfricanProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
34. Decolourization of cationic and anionic dyes from aqueous solution by adsorption on NaOH treated eggshells: batch and fixed bed column study using response surface methodology201736 citationsJournal of Materials and Environmental ScienceNoureddine Barka
35. Patent Blue V Dye Adsorption by Fresh and Calcined Zn/Al LDH: Effect of Process Parameters and Experimental Design Optimization202233 citationsJournal of Composites ScienceNoureddine Barka
36. Box–Behnken design for understanding of adsorption behaviors of cationic and anionic dyes by activated carbon202132 citationsDesalination and Water TreatmentNoureddine Barka
37. Adsorption mechanism investigation of methylthioninium chloride dye onto some metal phosphates using Monte Carlo dynamic simulations and DFT calculations202331 citationsInorganic Chemistry CommunicationsNoureddine Barka
38. Simultaneous Adsorption-Desorption Processes in the Con-ductance Transient of Anatase Titania for Sensing Ethanol: A Distinctive Feature with Kinetic Perceptive201731 citationsJournal of Physical Chemistry CDr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
39. Graphene oxide and pluronic copolymer aggregates–possible route to modulate the adsorption of fluorophores and imaging of live cells201531 citationsJournal of Physical Chemistry CDebasis Banik
40. Fullerenes and tree-shaped/fingerprinted carbon quantum dots for chromium adsorption via microwave-assisted synthesis202431 citationsRSC AdvancesMohamed El-Sakhawy
41. Boosting the adsorption capacity and photocatalytic activity of activated carbon by graphene quantum dots and titanium dioxide202330 citationsDiamond and Related MaterialsMohamed El-Sakhawy
42. Elucidating the adsorption mechanisms of anionic dyes on chitosan (110) surface in aqueous medium by quantum chemical and molecular dynamics202229 citationsMaterials Today CommunicationsNoureddine Barka
43. HF and SiF4 adsorption on carbon graphite (1 1 1) surface in aqueous medium: A combined DFT and MD simulation approach202128 citationsNoureddine Barka
44. Experimental, DFT and MD simulation combined studies for the competitive adsorption of anionic and cationic dyes on activated carbon in an aqueous medium202427 citationsJournal of Molecular StructureNoureddine Barka
45. Synthesis and adsorption performance of functionalized chitosan and carboxyethylsilanetriol hybrids202327 citationsBMC ChemistryMohamed El-Sakhawy
46. Molecular dynamic simulations and computational DFT of adsorption performances of malachite green on the metal fluorides in aqueous medium202226 citationsJournal of Molecular StructureNoureddine Barka
47. Detailed quantum mechanical studies on three bioactive benzimidazole derivatives and their Raman enhancement on adsorption over graphene sheets202225 citationsPolycyclic Aromatic CompoundsRenjith Thomas
48. Adsorption of Patent Blue generated from textile industries wastewater using Sterculia alata fruit shell biochar: Evaluation of efficiency and mechanisms202024 citationsBalendu Shekher Giri
49. Comparative adsorption of cationic and anionic dye by using non-activated Black Plum seed biochar for aquatic phase: Isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies202424 citationsIndustrial Crops and ProductsDr. Divya Kosale
50. Batch and continuous reactor studies for the adsorption of As (III) from wastewater using a hybrid biochar loaded with transition metal oxides: Kinetics and mass transfer analysis202123 citationsEnvironmental Engineering ResearchBalendu Shekher Giri
51. Isotherm and thermodynamic analysis of azur C dye adsorption on GO/P (CMC-Co-Am) nanocomposite202423 citationsJournal of NanostructuresMARYAM BATOOL
52. Efficiency of chitosan-grafted poly (carboxymethyl cellulose-co-acrylamide) nano hydrogel for cadmium (II) removal: batch adsorption study202422 citationsJournal of NanostructuresMARYAM BATOOL
53. Applications of nano composites for heavy metal removal from water by adsorption: mini review202421 citationsJournal of NanostructuresMARYAM BATOOL
54. Microalgae derived honeycomb structured mesoporous diatom biosilica for adsorption of malachite green: Process optimization and modeling202418 citationsChemosphereBalendu Shekher Giri
55. Review on Application of Agro-Waste Biomass Biochar for Adsorption and Bioremediation Dye201718 citationsBiomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical ResearchBalendu Shekher Giri
56. Effectiveness of natural dye adsorption on ILSS and optical properties of bio synthesised TiO2 nano particles and reinforced with flax seed fiber/epoxy based hybrid …202418 citationsDiscover Applied SciencesKirubanandan Shanmugam
57. Experimental evaluation of cobalt adsorption capacity of walnut shell by organic acid activation202318 citationsScientific ReportsDr Muhammad Atif
58. Development and characterization of fluorescent cellulose succinate hydrogels for efficient chromium adsorption202418 citationsJournal of Polymer ResearchMohamed El-Sakhawy
59. Response surface methodology–based optimisation of adsorption of diclofenac and treatment of pharmaceutical effluent using combined coagulation-adsorption onto nFe2O3 decorated …202415 citationsEnvironmental Science and Pollution ResearchDr. Maulin P Shah
60. Adsorption of diclofenac sodium (DS) drug from water on CMC-gP (AAc-AAm) nano-hydrogel: isotherm and thermodynamic study202414 citationsJournal of NanostructuresMARYAM BATOOL
61. Mathematical modelling of fixed bed adsorption column for liquid phase solute: effect of operating variables201314 citationsInternational Journal of Scientific & Engineering ResearchProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
62. Copper (II) ions adsorption onto cationic oxycellulose200411 citationsMohamed El-Sakhawy
63. ADSORPTION AND CORROSION INHIBITIVE PROPERTIES OF ORYZA GLABERRIMA HUSK EXTRACT ON ALUMINIUM IN H2SO4 SOLUTION: ISOTHERM …202010 citationsStudia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai ChemiaProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
64. Azur C dye removal using GO/P (CMC-Co-Am) nanocomposite: adsorption and kinetic studies20249 citationsJournal of NanostructuresMARYAM BATOOL
65. Adsorption Studies of Artesunate: Evaluation of Saline Cathartics as Additive in Management of Artesunate Poisoning20019 citationsJournal of Health ScienceDanladi Chiroma Husaini
66. Implicit Modeling of the Impact of Adsorption on Solid Surfaces for Protein Mechanics and Activity with a Coarse-Grained Representation20209 citationsJournal of Physical Chemistry BMarc Baaden
67. MOFs-based advanced materials for gaseous adsorption: sustainable environmental remediation20238 citationsSANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
68. Fabrication of nanocomposite based on oxidized Biochar and oxidized cellulose nanofibers and its potential cd (II) adsorption20258 citationsAdsorptionMohamed El-Sakhawy
69. Preparation and adsorption properties of chitosan/silica/Fe3O4 nanocomposite20208 citationsCellul. Chem. TechnolMohamed El-Sakhawy
70. Rice straw charcoal: characterization and adsorption of Pb2+ from aqueous solution20138 citationsMohamed El-Sakhawy
71. Kinetic and thermodynamic study of methyl orange dye adsorption on zinc carbonyldiphthalate, an organometallic-based material prepared with a montmorillonite clay20238 citationsNadir Mahammed
72. Removal of Pb (II) Ions from Water by Adsorption on Sodium Alginate-g-poly (Acrylic acid-co-Itaconic acid)/Titanium Dioxide [SA-gp (AA-IA)/TiO2] Hydrogel Nanocomposite20257 citationsJournal of NanostructuresMARYAM BATOOL
73. Between two walls: Modeling the adsorption behavior of β-glucosidase A on bare and SAM-functionalised gold surfaces20217 citationsMarc Baaden
74. Sulfide-modified magnetic titanium dioxide microparticles for the adsorption and solid-phase extraction of toxic metals in aqueous samples20256 citationsJournal of Dispersion Science and TechnologyEndale Teju
75. Potassium permanganate–modified eggshell biosorbent for the removal of diclofenac from liquid environment: adsorption performance, isotherm, kinetic, and thermodynamic analyses20246 citationsEnvironmental Monitoring and AssessmentProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
76. Synthesis, characterization and adsorption properties of azo-functionalized polymeric hydrogels for R6G dye removal from water20255 citationsApplied Chemical EngineeringMARYAM BATOOL
77. Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater using Nanoparticles from Agro Wastes20214 citationsProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
78. Comparative analysis of adsorption of methylene blue dye using carbon from palmkernel shell activated by different activating agents20163 citationsMoses EMETERE
79. Chemical activation of phosphogypsum exhibits enhanced adsorption of malachite green from aqueous solution due to porosity refinement20243 citationsFrontiers of Chemical Science and EngineeringSANKHA CHAKRABORTTY
80. Parameter Influence, Characterization and Adsorption Mechanism Studies of Alkaline-Hydrolyzed Garcinia kola Hull Particles for Cr(VI) Sequestration20242 citationsEnvironmental Health InsightsProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
81. Acetone Adsorption Characteristics of Pd/AlGaN/GaN Heterostructure Grown by PAMBE: A Kinetic Interpretation at Low Temperature20181 citationsShubhankar Majumdar
82. Adsorption and Immobilization of Cs by Aluminosilicate and Cold Sintering20201 citationsDr Mahmood ul Hassabln
83. Adsorption behavior and mechanism of modified Abies marocana Trab. needles for the efficient removal of methylene blue dye20241 citationsWater Practice and TechnologyMalak ZIRARI
84. Fluoride Adsorption on Wet-Chemically Synthesized α-Fe2O3 and γ-Al2O3 Powders: Insights from Composition and Structural Features20251 citationsDr. Kalisadhan Mukherjee
85. Adsorption of Pb2+ from aqueous solution using snail shell and crab shell as adsorbents: Isotherm and kinetic studies20201 citationsProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
86. Efficacy of chitosan based activated carbon for mercury removal from wastewater through adsorption kinetic and thermodynamic studies for environmental sustainability20250 citationsInternational Journal of Chemical Reactor EngineeringDr.K.Umapathi
87. Efficient Adsorption of Congo Red Dye from Aqueous Solution Using MWCNT/Chitosan-g Poly (acrylic acid–crotonic acid) Composite20250 citationsApplied Chemical EngineeringMARYAM BATOOL
88. Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine20240 citationsSurface and Interface AnalysisMohit Tiwari
89. Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Paint Industry Wastewater Using Activated African Cherry Seed Shell and Brewers Spent Grain20230 citationsMoses EMETERE
90. Role of chemical equilibrium on the performance of an activated carbon–methanol adsorption refrigeration tube20210 citationsMoses EMETERE
91. ADSORPTION OF HERBICIDES BY Fe-Al-Mn NANO-COMPOSITE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION0 citationsEndale Teju
92. Parameter Influence, Characterization and Adsorption Mechanism Studies of Alkaline-Hydrolyzed Hull Particles for Cr (VI) Sequestration20240 citationsEnvironmental Health InsightsProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
93. Application of Parametric Isotherm Models to Quaternary Adsorption System of Phenol, Butanol, Butan-2-ol and 2-Methyl Butan-2-ol20170 citationsInternational Journal of Engineering Research in AfricaProf. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
94. Adsorption-Calibrated Double Factorization with λ-Metrics for Qubitization-Oriented Hamiltonians20260 citationsMiguel Angel Vargas Cruz
95. Sulphate adsorption by some old alluvial soils.20020 citationsShamik Tiwari

04Journals

Journals that publish Adsorption research

Where our researchers published their papers on this topic, with each journal’s indexing.

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05Top 2% scientists

World’s Top 2% scientists in Environmental Sciences

The Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator. Environmental Sciences is the research subfield closest to Adsorption in that list; 2,938 researchers from 86 countries are listed in it.

Source: Elsevier Data Repository, Ioannidis et al., 2026 edition, citations to the end of 2025 (career-long ranking). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not ScholarsColab mentors unless marked so above.

06Related topics

Topics related to Adsorption

Topics that share the most papers with Adsorption in our researchers’ work:

• Aqueous Solution55 papers · 16 researchers
• Activated Carbon23 papers · 10 researchers
• Titanium Dioxide13 papers · 8 researchers
• Chromium22 papers · 16 researchers
• Methylene Blue22 papers · 12 researchers
• Density Functional Theory (DFT)68 papers · 25 researchers
• Chitosan45 papers · 19 researchers
• Malachite Green10 papers · 5 researchers
• Malachite11 papers · 5 researchers
• Experimental Design11 papers · 5 researchers

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