Keabetsoe Manosa | Chemical Engineering | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Keabetsoe Manosa | Chemical Engineering
| Young Researcher Award

Mersin University | Turkey

Mr. Keabetsoe Manosa  study investigates the hydrogen-storage potential of AB₂-type cluster systems based on Magnesium–Titanium (Mg–Ti) and Magnesium–Nickel (Mg–Ni), focusing on their economic feasibility, effectiveness, safety profile, and proximity to optimal thermodynamic and physicochemical conditions for maximum hydrogen retention. The research evaluates key material parameters including enthalpy of formation, activation energy, hydride stability, charge distribution, atomic radii compatibility, and lattice behavior under varying temperature–pressure conditions. Comparative computational analyses reveal how alloying magnesium with transition metals enhances hydrogen diffusion pathways, reduces desorption barriers, and influences reversible storage capacity. The Mg–Ti system is examined for its lightweight composition, favorable thermodynamic window, and potential cost efficiency, while the Mg–Ni system is assessed for catalytic enhancement, structural robustness, and effective hydrogen absorption–desorption kinetics. The study integrates principles of materials thermodynamics, solid-state chemistry, and cluster theory to determine which system aligns more closely with optimal storage metrics required for scalable applications in clean-energy technologies. Overall, the analysis provides insight into the tunability of Mg-based alloys, highlighting their comparative strengths and limitations in meeting industrial hydrogen-storage demands and contributing to the broader pursuit of high-performance, safe, and economically viable energy-storage materials.

Featured Publications

Manosa, K. (2025, July 30). The comparison in the degree of economic feasibility, effectiveness, safety and the proximity to the optimum conditions needed for the maximum storage of hydrogen gas in AB₂-type cluster systems of Magnesium–Titanium and Magnesium–Nickel based on the relevant physical and chemical properties: The Mpoetsi Manosa study (Version 2) [Preprint]. ChemRxiv. https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-wkpn4-v2

Manosa, K. (2025, June 23). The comparison in the degree of economic feasibility, effectiveness, safety and the proximity to the optimum conditions needed for the maximum storage of hydrogen gas in AB₂-type cluster systems of Magnesium–Titanium and Magnesium–Nickel based on the relevant physical and chemical properties: The Mpoetsi Manosa study [Preprint]. ChemRxiv. https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-wkpn4

Hamid Kazemi Hakki | Chemical Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Hamid Kazemi Hakki | Chemical Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Soran University | Iraq

Dr. Hamid Kazemi Hakki research focuses on advancing photocatalysis, surface engineering, and material design through the development of highly efficient TiO₂- and ZnO-based thin films, nanocomposites, and hybrid photocatalysts. Significant work has explored sol–gel dip-coated TiO₂–ZnO films, where investigations into surface properties, crystal structure, and film adherence have provided key insights into optimizing photocatalytic performance for pollutant degradation. Additional contributions examine the influence of thermal annealing on TiO₂ film morphology and crystallinity, demonstrating how controlled heat treatments enhance adhesion, surface uniformity, and photocatalytic activity. A major research direction includes the synthesis of Fe-ZnO photocatalysts supported on hydrophobic silica aerogels, enabling floating systems capable of highly efficient photodecomposition of BTX compounds in wastewater. These studies integrate sol–gel chemistry, sequential impregnation, and nanomaterial modification to achieve improved light absorption, charge separation, and catalytic durability. Across multiple projects, the research advances fundamental understanding of structure–function relationships while contributing practical solutions for environmental remediation, solar-driven oxidation processes, and sustainable catalytic technologies. This body of work supports ongoing innovation in photocatalytic materials with enhanced stability, reusability, and performance under real-world conditions.

Featured Publications

Hakki, H. K., Allahyari, S., Rahemi, N., & Tasbihi, M. (2019). Surface properties, adherence, and photocatalytic activity of sol–gel dip-coated TiO₂–ZnO films on glass plates. Comptes Rendus Chimie, 22(5), 393–405.

Najafidoust, A., Asl, E. A., Hakki, H. K., Sarani, M., Bananifard, H., Sillanpaa, M., … (2021). Sequential impregnation and sol–gel synthesis of Fe-ZnO over hydrophobic silica aerogel as a floating photocatalyst with highly enhanced photodecomposition of BTX compounds. Solar Energy, 225, 344–356.

Hakki, H. K., Allahyari, S., Rahemi, N., & Tasbihi, M. (2018). The role of thermal annealing in controlling morphology, crystal structure and adherence of dip-coated TiO₂ film on glass and its photocatalytic activity. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 85, 24–32

Nabila Tabassum | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Ms. Nabila Tabassum | Chemical Engineering
| Excellence in Research Award

Shiv Nadar Institution fo Eminence, Greater Noida | India

Ms. Nabila Tabassum research trajectory focuses on the intersection of computational materials science, catalysis, and high-temperature materials engineering, emphasizing atomistic simulations and experimental validation for sustainable technological advancement. The work encompasses Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations for understanding the structural, mechanical, and thermal behavior of High Entropy Alloys (HEAs), High Entropy Ceramics (HECs), and High Entropy Oxides (HEOs), specifically for applications in thermal barrier coatings and energy systems. The studies explore thermal stability, phase transformations, and electronic properties of multi-component alloys such as AlCoCrFeNi, contributing to the prediction of thermodynamic behavior and optimization of mechanical strength under extreme conditions. Experimental research complements computational findings through synthesis, sintering, and characterization of high entropy materials, bridging modeling with practical performance. Additional work includes catalytic conversion of ethanol and methanol into hydrocarbons, glycerol reforming for hydrogen generation, and development of amine–ionic liquid-based solvents for CO₂ capture, aligning with global sustainability goals. The outcomes, disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and international conferences, demonstrate a cohesive integration of computational chemistry, thermomechanical modeling, and green energy research, advancing the understanding and design of next-generation materials for energy-efficient and environmentally resilient applications.

Featured Publication

Tabassum, N. (2025). Thermal stability assessment of mixed phase AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy: In silico studies. Physica B: Condensed Matter. https://doi.org/[Insert DOI if available]

Yarong Liu | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Yarong Liu l Chemical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Zhengzhou University | China

Dr. Liu Yarong ,  is a Han Chinese researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in chemistry with a focus on the microenvironment regulation mechanisms of transition metal–nitrogen–carbon catalysts for hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells under the guidance of Prof. Bo Wang and Prof. Wenxiu Yang. She earned her M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Zhengzhou University, where she worked on the preparation and performance enhancement of proton exchange membranes for high-temperature hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells under Prof. Jingtao Wang, and her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Xinxiang University. Dr. Liu has made significant contributions to fuel cell research, authoring four SCI papers as first author and three as corresponding author, with publications in top-tier journals including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., and Adv. Energy Mater, and has applied for or been granted four patents, covering single-atom iron catalysts, carbon quantum dot functionalized graphene oxide membranes, transition metal diatomic catalysts, and two-dimensional N/O mixed-metal organic frameworks. She has served as principal investigator for projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, with ongoing funding through 2028. Her academic excellence has been recognized with multiple awards and scholarships, including first- and second-class graduate scholarships at Beijing Institute of Technology and sponsored scholarships from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, and her research impact is reflected by 141 citations, seven documents, and an h-index of 5 (Scopus ID: 59854412500).

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Featured Publication

Liu, Y., Zhang, W., Li, H., Mai, Z., Li, H., Xiao, S., Dang, J., Li, G., & Wang, J. (2026). Synergistic confinement of Keggin POMs in DUT-67 for enhanced proton conductivity in proton exchange membranes. Chemical Engineering Science, 320, 122534. https://doi.org/