Publications
- F. Opoku, A. Aniagyei, O. Akoto, E.E. Kwaansa-Ansah, N.K. Asare-Donkor, A.A. Adimado, Investigation of 2D Janus Al2OS/Ga2SSe van der Waals heterojunction as next-generation thermoelectric and photocatalytic devices. Next Materials, 1 (2023) 100042.
- E.S. Agorku, A. Kangmennaa, M. Haruna, F. Opoku, Photocatalytic activity of red emission PVA-GdVO4:Eu3+ nanocomposite towards the degradation of Eosin Y in water. Sustainable Environment, 9 (2023) 2266632.
- M. Haruna, J. Kwakye, E.S. Agorku, F. Opoku, N.K. Asare-Donkor, A.A. Adimado, La–doped ZnO–rGO nanocomposites: Synthesis and characterization as photocatalyst for effective degradation of bromothymol blue dye in water. Results in Materials, 19 (2023) 100449.
- T.L. Yusuf, S.A. Ogundare, F. Opoku, O.A. Arotiba, N. Mabuba, Theoretical and experimental insight into the construction of FTO/NiSe2/BiVO4 photoanode towards an efficient charge separation for the degradation of pharmaceuticals in water. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 11 (2023) 110711.
- F. Opoku, O. Akoto, E.E. Kwaansa-Ansah, N.K. Asare-Donkor, A.A. Adimado, Role of BaTiO3 crystal surfaces on the electronic properties, charge separation and visible light–response of the most active (001) surface of LaAlO3: A hybrid density functional study. Chemical Physics Impact, 6 (2023) 100236.
- P.J. Mafa, M.E. Malefane, F. Opoku, B.B. Mamba, A.T. Kuvarega, Visible light responsive MoS2/Ag@WO3/EG photoanode with highly stable Z-scheme induced circular electron motion pioneered by Exfoliated graphite for bisphenol a photoelectrodegradation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 464 (2023) 142462
- T.Y. Arhin, A. Jonathan, F. Opoku, M.A. Tandoh, E.A. Amankwah, O. Akoto, Exposure and health risk assessment of transition metals in rice found on the Ghanaian market. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195 (2023) 587
- A. Jonathan, F. Opoku, O. Akoto, Health Risk Assessment, Bioaccumulation Factors and Ecological Indices of Heavy Metals in Sediment, Fish and Water Along Asuoyeboah River, Kumasi: A Case Study. Chemistry Africa, 6 (2023) 1103-1115.
- F. Opoku, O. Akoto, E.E. Kwaansa-Ansah, N.K. Asare-Donkor, A.A. Adimado, Rational design of 2D/2D CS/SiC van der Waals type-II heterojunctions: a visible-light-driven photocatalyst for hydrogen production. Materials Advances, 4 (2023) 1949-1963.
- M.A. Nkansah, M. Korankye, G. Darko, M. Dodd, F. Opoku, Potential health risk and bio-accessibility of metal and minerals in saltpetre (a food additive). Heliyon, 9 (2023).
- T.L. Yusuf, S.A. Ogundare, F. Opoku, N. Mabuba, Photoelectrocatalytic degradation of sulfamethoxazole over S–Scheme Co3Se4/BiVO4 heterojunction photoanode: An experimental and density functional theory investigations. Surfaces and Interfaces, 36 (2023) 102534.
- M. Asantewah Nkansah, F. Opoku, E. Yigah, Exploring the potential of waste fish scales as feed for livestock. Chemija (2022) 33.
- D. A. Abaye, A. Aniagyei, D. Adedia, B. V. Nielsen, F. Opoku, A DFT Study on the Polarizability of Di-substituted Arene (o-, m-, p-) Molecules used as Supercharging Reagents during Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry. Mass Spectrometry Letters, 13(3) (2022) 49-57.
- O. Akoto, A. Samuel, L. Gladys, O. A. A. Sarah, J. Apau, F. Opoku. Assessment of groundwater quality from some hostels around Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Scientific African, 17 (2022) e01361.
- F. Opoku, A. Aniagyei, O. Akoto, E.E. Kwaansa-Ansah, N.K. Asare-Donkor, A.A. Adimado, Effect of van der Waals stacking in CdS monolayer on enhancing the hydrogen production efficiency of SiH monolayer, Materials Advances, 3 (2022) 4629-4640.
- F. Opoku, S. Osei-Bonsu Oppong, A. Aniagyei, O. Akoto, A.A. Adimado, Boosting the photocatalytic H2 evolution activity of type-II g-GaN/Sc2CO2 van der Waals heterostructure using applied biaxial strain and external electric field. RSC Advances 12 (2022) 7391-7402.
- F. Opoku, S.O.-B. Oppong, N.K. Asare-Donkor, O. Akoto, A.A. Adimado, Enhancing the photocatalytic hydrogen generation performance and strain regulation of the vertical GeI2/C2N van der Waals heterostructure: insights from first-principles study. Energy Advances 1 (2022) 146-158.
- M.A. Nkansah, E.A. Agyei, F. Opoku. Mineral and proximate composition of the meat and shell of three snail species. Heliyon, 7 (2021) e08149.
- M.A. Nkansah, P.-I. Agorsor, F. Opoku, Heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment of mechanically milled delicacy called fufu. International Journal of Food Contamination. 8 (2021) 6.
- F. Opoku, O. Akoto, S.O.-B. Oppong, A.A. Adimado. Two-dimensional layered type-II MS2/BiOCl (M = Zr, Hf) van der Waals heterostructures: promising photocatalysts for hydrogen generation. New Journal of Chemistry 45 (2021) 20365-20373.
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. 2 - Prospective of functionalized nanomaterials in environmental science: A nanotechnological approach, in: C.M. Hussain, S.K. Shukla, G.M. Joshi (Eds.) Functionalized Nanomaterials Based Devices for Environmental Applications, Elsevier 2021, pp. 13-60.
- P.P. Govender, F. Opoku, O.O. Wahab, E.M. Kiarii (2021). Molecular Modelling of Vitamin B12 and Its Analogues (1st edition). Jenny Stanford Publishing: New York https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003213390
- O. Akoto, A. Adopler, H.E., Tepkor, F. Opoku. A comprehensive evaluation of surface water quality and potential health risk assessments of Sisa river, Kumasi. Groundwater for Sustainable Development 15 (2021) 100654.
- A. Sadrnia, Y. Orooji, A. Behmaneshfar, R. Darabi, D. Maghsoudlou Kamali, H. Karimi-Maleh, F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Developing a simple box–behnken experimental design on the removal of doxorubicin anticancer drug using Fe3O4/graphene nanoribbons adsorbent. Environmental Research 200 (2021) 111522.
- F. Opoku, O. Akoto, N.K. Asare-Donkor, A.A. Adimado. Defect-engineered two-dimensional layered gallium sulphide molecular gas sensors with ultrahigh selectivity and sensitivity. Applied Surface Science 562 (2021) 150188.
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. SF6 decomposed gas sensing performance of van der Waals layered cobalt oxyhydroxide: insights from a computational study. Journal of Molecular Modeling 27 (2021) 158.
- Gusain, N. Kumar, F. Opoku, P.P. Govender, S.S. Ray. MoS2 Nanosheet/ZnS Composites for the Visible-Light-Assisted Photocatalytic Degradation of Oxytetracycline. ACS Applied Nano Materials 4 (2021) 4721-4734.
- O.-B. Oppong, F. Opoku, W.W. Anku, P.P. Govender. Insights into the complementary behaviour of Gd doping in GO/Gd/ZnO composites as an efficient candidate towards photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine dye. Journal of Materials Science 56 (2021) 8511-8527.
- O. Osikoya, F. Opoku and P.P. Govender. Electrochemical detection of amoxicillin on 2D graphene-gold nanoparticle nanointerface: Combined experimental and theoretical study. Chemical Physics Letters 764 (2021) 138278.
- Keyvanfard, H. Karimi-Maleh, F. Karimi, F. Opoku, E.M. Kiarii, P.P. Govender, M. Taghavi, L. Fu, A. Aygun, F. Sen. Electro-catalytic amplified sensor for determination of N-acetylcysteine in the presence of theophylline confirmed by experimental coupled theoretical investigation, Scientific Reports 11 (2021) 1-14.
- E. Tsoeu, F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Exploring the optical, structural and electronic properties of a two-dimensional GaSe/C2N van der Waals heterostructure as a photovoltaic cell: A computational investigation. Journal of Electronic Materials 50 (2021) 620-628.
- Kumari, A.O. Osikoya, F. Opoku, W.W. Anku, S.K. Shukla, P.P. Govender, Composite 2D Nanointerfaces for Electrochemical Biosensing: An Experimental and Theoretical Study. ACS Applied Bio Materials 3 (2020) 8676-8687.
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Atomistic insight into the significantly enhanced photovoltaic cells of monolayer GaTe2 via two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures engineering. Physical Sciences Reviews, DOI doi:10.1515/psr-2019-0127 (2020).
- O.-B. Oppong, F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Remarkable Enhancement of Eu–TiO2–GO Composite for Photodegradation of Indigo Carmine: A Design Method Based on Computational and Experimental Perspectives. Catalysis Letters DOI: 10.1007/s10562-020-03386-7(2020).
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Two-dimensional CoOOH as a Highly Sensitive and Selective H2S, HCN and HF Gas Sensor: A Computational Investigation. Electroanalysis 32 (2020) 2764-2774.
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Computational screening of vdWs heterostructures of BSe with MoSe2 and WSe2 as sustainable hydrogen production materials. Current Applied Physics DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cap.2020.06.001 (2020).
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender. Adsorption behaviour of Si anchored on g-C3N4/graphene van der Waals heterostructure for selective sensing of toxic gases: Insights from a first-principles study. Applied Surface Science 525 (2020) 146590.
- Fouladgar, H. Karimi-Maleh, F. Opoku and P. P. Govender. Electrochemical anticancer drug sensor for determination of raloxifene in the presence of tamoxifen using graphene-CuO-polypyrrole nanocomposite structure modified pencil graphite electrode; Theoretical and experimental investigation. Journal of Molecular Liquids 311 (2020) 113314.
- Karimi-Maleh, M. Shafieizadeh, M. A. Taher, F. Opoku, E. M. Kiarii, P. P. Govender, S. Ranjbari, M. Rezapour and Y. Orooji. The Role of Magnetite/Graphene Oxide Nano-Composite as a High-Efficiency Adsorbent for Removal of Phenazopyridine Residues from Water Samples, an Experimental/Theoretical Investigation. Journal of Molecular Liquids 298 (2020) 112040.
- F. Opoku and P.P. Govender. Highly Selective and Sensitive Detection of Formaldehyde by β12-Borophene/SnO2 Heterostructures: The Role of an External Electric Field and In-Plain Biaxial Strain. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A 124 (2020) 2288-2300.
- E. Tsoeu, F. Opoku and P.P. Govender. Tuning the electronic, optical and structural properties of GaS/C2N van der Waals heterostructure for photovoltaic application: first-principle calculations. SN Applied Sciences 2 (2020) 1-11.
- F. Opoku, E. M. Kiarii and P.P. Govender. Nanotechnology for Water and Wastewater Treatment Using Graphene Semiconductor Composite Materials. In Environmental Nanotechnology Volume 4, Dasgupta, N.; Ranjan, S.; Lichtfouse, E., Eds. Springer International Publishing: Cham, 2020; pp 1-34.
- F. Opoku, A. O. Osikoya, E.D. Dikio and P.P. Govender. One-Step Synthesized 2D Heteroatom Doped Graphene for High Throughput Electrochemical Biosensing: A Combined Experimental and Computational Studies. Diamond and Related Materials 100 (2019) 107592.
- F. Opoku, P.P. Govender, O. J. Pooe and M. B. C. Simelane. Evaluating Iso-Mukaadial Acetate and Ursolic Acid Acetate as Plasmodium Falciparum Hypoxanthine-Guanine-Xanthine Phosphoribosyltransferase Inhibitors. Biomolecules 9 (2019) 861.
- O.–B. Oppong, F. Opoku, E.M. Kiarii, W.W. Anku and P.P. Govender. Computational and experimental design of highly active Ce–ZrO2–GO photocatalyst for eosin yellow dye degradation: The role of interface and Ce3+ ion. Catalysis Letters 11 (2019) 1633–1650.
- O. Osikoya, F. Opoku, E.D. Dikio and P.P. Govender. High–throughput 2D Heteroatom Graphene Bioelectronic Nanosculpture: A combined Experimental and Theoretical study. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 11 (2019) 11238–11250.
- Kumari, F. Opoku, A.O. Osikoya, W.W. Anku, S.K. Shukla and P.P. Govender. Hierarchically assembled two–dimensional goldboron nitride–tungsten disulphide nanohybrid interface system for electrobiocatalytic applications. Materials Chemistry and Physics 226 (2019) 129–140.
- F. Opoku and P.P. Govender. Tuning the electronic properties and interfacial interactions of WS2/ZrO2(001) heterostructures by an external electric field, interlayer coupling and monolayer to few–layer of WS2 sheets. Materials Chemistry and Physics 224 (2019) 107–116.
- O.–B. Oppong, F. Opoku and P.P. Govender. Tuning the electronic and structural properties of Gd–TiO2–GO nanocomposites for enhancing photodegradation of IC dye: The role of Gd3+ ion. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 243 (2019) 106–120.
- K. Boateng, F. Opoku, O. Akoto. Heavy metal contamination assessment of groundwater quality: a case study of Oti landfill site, Kumasi. Applied Water Science 9 (2019) 1–18.
- E. Kwaansa-Ansah, E.K. Armah, F. Opoku. Assessment of Total Mercury in Hair, Urine and Fingernails of Small–Scale Gold Miners in the Amansie West District, Ghana. Journal of Health and Pollution 9 (2019) 190306.
- E. Kwaansa–Ansah, S.O. Nti, F. Opoku. Heavy metals concentration and human health risk assessment in seven commercial fish species from Asafo Market, Ghana. Food Science and Biotechnology 28 (2019) 569–579.
- O.–B. Oppong, W.W. Anku, F. Opoku, S.K. Shukla and P.P. Govender. Photodegradation of eosin yellow dye in water under simulated solar light irradiation using La–doped ZnO nanostructure decorated on graphene oxide as an advanced photocatalyst. ChemistrySelect 3 (2018) 1180–1188.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Hybrid DFT study of MWCNT/Zr–doped SrTiO3 heterostructure: Hydrogen production, electronic properties and charge Carrier mediator role of Zr4+ ion. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 43 (2018) 22253–22264.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Tuning the electronic structures, work functions, optical property and stability of bifunctional hybrid graphene oxide/V–doped NaNbO3 type–II heterostructures: A promising photocatalyst for H2 production. Carbon 136 (2018) 187–195.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Charge transport, interfacial interactions and synergistic mechanism in BiNbO4/MWO4 (M = Zn and Cd) heterostructures for hydrogen production: insights from a DFT + U study. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 19 (2018) 28401–28413.
- A. Nkansah, E. Owusu–Afriyie, F. Opoku. Determination of lead and cadmium contents in lipstick and their potential health risks to consumers. Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety 13 (2018) 367–373.
- K. Boateng, F. Opoku, O. Akoto. Quality of leachate from the Oti Landfill Site and its effects on groundwater: a case history. Environmental Earth Sciences 77 (2018) 1–14.
- F. Opoku, E.M. Kiarii, P.P. Govender and M.A. Mamo. Metal Oxide Polymer Nanocomposites in Water Treatments. In: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Researches of Metal Compounds. IntechOpen, London, UK (2017) 173–199.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Understanding the synergistic effects, optical and electronic properties of ternary Fe/C/S–doped TiO2 anatase within the DFT + U approach. International Journal of Quantum Chemistry (2017) 118, 1–17.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Role of MoS2 and WS2 monolayers on the photocatalytic hydrogen production and pollutant degradation of monoclinic BiVO4: a first–principles study. New Journal of Chemistry (2017) 41, 11701–11713.
- Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Enhancing photocatalytic activity for hydrogen production and pollutant degradation by modifying tetragonal ZrO2 with monolayers of BiVO4, Ag3PO4, SrTiO3 and WO3: A first–principles study. Computational Materials Science 138 (2017) 462–473.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Insights into the photocatalytic mechanism of mediator–free direct Z–scheme g–C3N4/Bi2MoO6(010) and g–C3N4/Bi2WO6(010) heterostructures: A hybrid density functional theory study. Applied Surface Science 427, Part B (2018) 487–498.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Enhancing Charge Separation and Photocatalytic Activity of Cubic SrTiO3 with Perovskite?Type Materials MTaO3 (M = Na, K) for Environmental Remediation: A First?Principles Study. ChemistrySelect 2 (2017) 6304–6316.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Recent Progress in the Development of Semiconductor–Based Photocatalyst Materials for Applications in Photocatalytic Water Splitting and Degradation of Pollutants. Advanced Sustainable Systems 1 (2017) 1–24.
- F. Opoku, K.K. Govender, C.G.C.E. van Sittert and P.P. Govender. Understanding the mechanism of enhanced charge separation and visible light photocatalytic activity of modified wurtzite ZnO with nanoclusters of ZnS and graphene oxide: from a hybrid density functional study. New Journal of Chemistry 41 (2017) 8140–8155.
- A. Nkansah, G. Darko, M. Dodd, F. Opoku, T. Bentum Essuman, J. Antwi-Boasiako. Assessment of pollution levels, potential ecological risk and human health risk of heavy metals/metalloids in dust around fuel filling stations from the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Cogent Environmental Science 3 (2017) 1412153.
- E. Kwaansa-Ansah, L.P. Amenorfe, E.K. Armah, F. Opoku. Human health risk assessment of cyanide levels in water and tuber crops from Kenyasi, a mining community in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. International Journal of Food Contamination 4 (2017) 16.
- A. Nkansah, F. Opoku, J. H. Ephraim, D. D. Wemegah and L. P. Tetteh. Characterization of beauty salon wastewater from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, and its surrounding communities. Environmental Health Insights 10 (2016) 147–154.
- A. Nkansah, F. Opoku, A.A. Ackumey. Risk assessment of mineral and heavy metal content of selected tea products from the Ghanaian market. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 188 (2016) 1–11.
- S. Agorku, E.E. Kwaansa–Ansah, R.B. Voegborlo, P. Amegbletor, F. Opoku. Mercury and hydroquinone content of skin toning creams and cosmetic soaps, and the potential risks to the health of Ghanaian women. SpringerPlus 5 (2016) 1–5.
- K. Boateng, F. Opoku, S.O. Acquaah, O. Akoto. Groundwater quality assessment using statistical approach and water quality index in Ejisu–Juaben Municipality, Ghana. Environmental Earth Sciences 75 (2016) 1–14.
- F. Opoku, N.K. Asare–Donkor, A.A. Adimado. A comprehensive understanding of the chemical vapour deposition of cadmium chalcogenides using Cd[(C6H5)2PSSe]2 single–source precursor: a density functional theory approach. Chemistry Central Journal 10 (2016) 1–14.
- K. Boateng, F. Opoku, S.O. Acquaah, O. Akoto. Pollution evaluation, sources and risk assessment of heavy metals in hand–dug wells from Ejisu–Juaben Municipality, Ghana. Environmental Systems Research 4 (2015) 1–12.
- K. Asare–Donkor, E.E. Kwaansa–Ansah, F. Opoku, A.A. Adimado. Concentrations, hydrochemistry and risk evaluation of selected heavy metals along the Jimi River and its tributaries at Obuasi a mining enclave in Ghana. Environmental Systems Research 4 (2015) 1–14.
- F. Opoku, N.K. Asare–Donkor, A.A. Adimado. Quantum mechanical study of the kinetics, mechanisms and thermodynamics of the gas–phase decomposition of Pb[(iPr)2PSSe]2 single–source precursor. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 787 (2015) 33–43.
- F. Opoku, N.K. Asare–Donkor, A.A. Adimado. Thermal decomposition of Zn[(C6H5)2PSSe]2 single–source precursor for the chemical vapour deposition of binary and ternary zinc chalcogenides: a theoretical study. SpringerPlus 4 (2015) 1–13.
- Opoku, N.K. Asare–Donkor, A.A. Adimado. Theoretical studies of the decomposition of Zn[(iPr)2PSSe]2 single–source precursor in the gas phase for the chemical vapour deposition of binary and ternary zinc chalcogenides. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry 1058 (2015) 1–11.
- F. Opoku, N.K. Asare–Donkor, A.A. Adimado. Theoretical study of the gas–phase decomposition of Pb[(C6H5)2PSSe]2 single–source precursor for the chemical vapour deposition of binary and ternary lead chalcogenides. Canadian Journal of Chemistry 93 (2014) 317–325.
- F. Opoku, N.K. Asare–Donkor, A.A. Adimado. Density functional theory (DFT) study of the gas–phase decomposition of the Cd[(iPr)2PSSe]2 single–source precursor for the CVD of binary and ternary cadmium chalcogenides. Journal of molecular modeling 20 (2014) 1–14.