Prof. Eric Selorm Agorku

Associate Professor

Dept: Chemistry
CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
PMB
KNUST
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    Peer Reviewed Journal Papers

    1. Amarh, F., Voegborlo,, R.B., Essuman, E.K.,  Agorku, E.S., Tettey, C.O. and Kortei, N.K. (2021). Effects of soil depth and characteristics on phosphorus adsorption isotherms of different land utilization types: Phosphorus adsorption isotherms of soil. Soil and Tillage Research, 213:105-138.
    2. Danu, B.Y., Agorku, E.S., Ampong, F.K., Awudza, J.A.M., Torve,V., Danquah, I.M.K., Ama, O.M., Osifo, P.O. and Ray, S.S. (2021). Iron sulfide functionalized polyaniline nanocomposite for the removal of eosin Y from water: equilibrium and kinetic studies. Polymer Science, Series B, 63(3):304-313.
    3. Anku, W.W., Agorku, E.S., Oppong, S.O.B. and Karikari, A.Y. (2020). MWCNTs attached neodymium doped-ZnO photocatalysts for efficient removal of dyes from wastewater. SN Applied Sciences, 2(5), 1-13.
    4. Agorku, E.S., Mamba, B.B., Pandey, A.C. and Mishra, A.K. (2020). Corrigendum to “Sulfur/Gadolinium-Codoped TiO2 Nanoparticles for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Performance”. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2020.
    5. Danu, B.Y., Agorku, E.S., Ampong, F.K., Awudza, J.A.M., Torve,V., Amponsah, C., Quaye, R.N.M., Ama, O.M., Osifo, P.O. and Ray, S.S. (2020). FeS encapsulated chitosan graft polyacrylamide nanocomposite for the uptake of model anionic eosin Y from water: isotherms, kinetics and equilibrium studies.
    6. Anku, W.W., Oppong, S.O.B., Shukla, S.K., Agorku, E.S. and Govender, P.P. (2016). Chitosan–sodium alginate encapsulated Co-doped ZrO2–MWCNTs nanocomposites for photocatalytic decolorization of organic dyes. Res Chem Intermed. 42(10):7231-7245.
    7. Agorku, E.S., Kwaansa-Ansah, E.E., Voegborlo, R.B., Amegbletor, P., and Opoku, F. (2016). Mercury and hydroquinone content of skin toning creams and cosmetic soaps, and the potential risks to the health of Ghanaian women. SpringerPlus, 5(1), 319.
    8. Anku, W.W., Oppong, S.O.B., Shukla, S K., Agorku, E.S. and Govender, P.P. (2016). Cobalt doped ZrO2 decorated multiwalled carbon nanotube: a promising nanocatalyst for photodegradation of indigo carmine and eosin Y dyes. Progress in Natural Science: Materials International, 26(4), 354-361.
    9. Mzoughi, M., Anku, W.W., Samuel, O.B., Shukla, S.K.., Agorku, E.S. and Govender, P.P. (2016). Neodymium doped ZrO2-graphene oxide nanocomposites: a promising photocatalyst for photodegradation of Eosin Y dye. Adv. Mater. Lett., 7(12), 946-950.
    10. Brutti, R., Magu, M.M., Agorku, E.S.and Govender, P.P. (2016). Alternative method for qualitative analysis of specific non-volatile organic compounds present in South African water systems. South African Journal of Chemistry, 69, 244-253.
    11. Agorku, E.S., Kuvarega, A.T., Mamba, B.B., Pandey, A.C. and Mishra, A.K. (2015). Enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity of multi-elements-doped ZrO2 for the degradation of indigo carmine. Journal of Rare Earths, 33(5):498-506.
    12. Agorku, E.S., Messai, A.M., Mamba, B.B., Pandey, A.C. and Mishra, A.K. (2015). Cobalt-Doped Graphene/ZnS Nanocomposite as Advanced Photocatalytic Material. Journal of Porous Material, 22(1):47-56.
    13. Oppong, S.O.B., Anku, W.W., Shukla, S.K., Agorku, E.S. and Govender, P.P. (2016). Photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine using Nd-doped TiO2-decorated graphene oxide nanocomposites. Sol-Gel Sci Technol, 80(1):38-49. DOI 10.1007/s10971-016-4062-8.
    14. Shukla, S.K., Shukla, S.K., Govender, P.P. and Agorku, E.S. (2015). A resistive type humidity sensor based on crystalline tin oxide nanoparticles encapsulated in polyaniline matrix. Michrochim Acta, 183(2):573-580.
    15. Agorku, E.S., Mittal. H., Mamba, B.B., Pandey, A.C. and Ajay K. Mishra (2014). Fabrication of photocatalyst based on Eu3+-doped ZnS–SiO2and sodium alginate core shell nanocomposite. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 70:143–149.
    16. Agorku, E.S., Mamba, B.B., Pandey, A.C. and Ajay K. Mishra (2014). Sulfur/Gadolinium-Codoped TiO2Nanoparticles for Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Performance. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2014:1-12.
    17. Shukla, S.K., Agorku, E.S., Mittal, H. and Mishra, S.K. (2014). Synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence properties of Ce3+-doped ZnO-nanophosphors. Chemical Papers, 68 (2):217-222.
    18. Atta, A., Voegborlo, R. B. and Agorku, E.S. (2011). Total mercury distribution in different tissues of six species of freshwater fish from the Kpong hydroelectric reservoir in Ghana. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 31(5):595-601.
    19. Anin, E.T., Agorku, E.S. and Anin, A.K. (2011). A Comparative Analysis on Levels of Mercury in Human Scalp Hair of Students from Different Locations in Ghana. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 3(3): 293-296, 2011.
    20. Kwaansa-Ansah, E. E., Agorku, S.E. and Nriagu, J.O. (2011). Levels of total mercury in different fish species and sediments form the Upper Volta Basin at Yeji in Ghana. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 86(4):406-409.
    21. Oppong, S. O. B., Voegborlo, R. B., Agorku, S.E. and Adimado, A. A. (2010). Total mercury in fish, sediments and soil from the River Pra Basin, Southwestern Ghana. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 85:324-329.
    22. Agorku, E.S., Voegborlo, R. B. and Adimado, A. A. (2008). Total mercury levels in nine species of freshwater fish form two hydroelectric reservoirs in Ghana. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 153(1-4):383-389.
    23. Voegborlo, R. B., Agorku, E.S., Buabeng-Acheampong B. and Zogli, E. (2008). Total mercury content of skin toning creams and the potential risk to the health of women in Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology, 28(1):88-94.
    24. Agorku, E., Voegborlo, R.B. and Adimado, A.A. (2004). Mercury concentration in canned tuna fish from Ghana. Materials and Geoenvironment, 51(1): 335-337.
    25. Okyere, H., Voegborlo, R. B., and Agorku, S. E. (2015). Human exposure to mercury, lead and cadmium through consumption of canned mackerel, tuna, pilchard and sardine. Food chemistry, 179, 331-335.
    26. Anku, W.W., Oppong, S.O.B., Shukla, S.K., Agorku, E.S. and Govender, P.P. (2016). Palladium-doped–ZrO2–multiwalled carbon nanotubes nanocomposite: an advanced photocatalyst for water treatment. Appl. Phys. A. 122(6):354-361             DOI 10.1007/s00339-016-0086-8.

     

    Conferences/Presentations

    1. Agorku, E.S., Ce doped-ZnO/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for the degradation of indigo carmine in water under simulated solar light. Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy: From Research to Development, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Amonoo-Neizer Conference Centre (IDL), Kumasi, Ghana, Oral Presentation, 3-5 June, 2019.
    2. Danu, B.Y., Agorku, E.S., Ampong, F.K., Awudza, J.A.M. Iron oxide based polyaniline nanocomposite for the removal of eosin Y from synthetic wastewater. Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy: From Research to Development, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Amonoo-Neizer Conference Centre (IDL), Kumasi, Ghana, Oral Presentation, 3-5 June, 2019.
    3. Agorku, E.S. Luminescent properties of red emission PVA-GdVO4:Eu3+ nanocomposite and its photocatalytic activity towards eosin y. College of Science Seminar at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana, 2016.
    4. Agorku E.S., Mamba B.B., Pandey A.C. and Mishra A.K. Visible-light photocatalytic activity of multi-element-doped ZrO2 for the degradation of indigo carmine. Poster Presentation. 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Materials Science and Engineering, Hilton San Antonio Airport, USA, 6-8 October, 2014.
    5. Agorku E.S., Mamba B.B., Pandey A.C. and Mishra A.K. Gd, C, N, S multi-doped ZrO2 for photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine under simulated solar light irradiation. Oral Presentation. 7th International Symposium on Macro- and Supramolecular Architecture and Materials, Johannesburg, South Africa, 23-27 November, 2014.
    6. Agorku E.S., Mamba B.B., Pandey A.C. and Mishra A.K. Palladium decorated ZnS/rGO nanocomposite for enhanced visible-light-driven photocatalytic activity, Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 11th October, 2013.
    7. Agorku E.S., Messai M., Mamba B.B., Pandey A.C. and Mishra A.K. Cobalt Doped graphene/ZnS nanocomposite as advanced photocatalytic materials. First International Conference on Composites, Biocomposites and Nanocomposite, Oral Presentation. Durban, South Africa, 2-4 December, 2013.
    8. Agorku E.S., Mishra A.K., Mamba B.B. and Pandey A.C. Luminescent properties of red emission GdVO4:Eu3+/nanocomposite and its photocatalytic performance. 13th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Conference, Poster Presentation. Johannesburg, South Africa, 31 October-2 November, 2012.

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