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.
    1. Agorku, E. S., Kangmennaa, A., Danu, B. Y., Ampong, F. K. and Voegborlo, R. B. (2025). Core-shell V2O5-Gum ghatti grafted poly (acrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue dye in water: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Next Sustainability, 5, 100069.
    2. Peasah, M. Y., Awewomom, J., Osae, R. and Agorku, E. S. (2024). Trace elements determination and health risk assessment of groundwater sources in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196(9), 857.
    3. Amarh, F. A., Kangmennaa, A., Agorku, E. S. and Voegborlo, R. B. (2024). Synthesis and characterization of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers for the adsorption of chlorpyrifos from aqueous media, Polymer Science, Series B, 1-9.
    4. Amponsah, B., Boadi, N. O., Saah, S. A., Sakyi, P. O., Agorku, E. S., Okyere, H. and Nyamful, A. (2024). Evaluation of groundwater quality in communities near Sokoban Wood Village. Heliyon, 10 (2024), e32757
    5. Kangmennaa, A., Forkuo, R.B. and Agorku, E.S. (2024). Carbon-based electrode materials for sensor application: a review. Sensing Technology, 2(1), p.2350174.
    6. Amarh, F.A., Kangmennaa, A., Agorku, E.S. and Voegborlo, R.B. (2024). A state-of-the-art review of trends in molecularly imprinted polymers in the clean-up of pesticides in environmental samples. Sustainable Environment, 10(1), p.2298067.
    7. Haruna, M., Bandoh, C.K., Agorku, E.S., Opoku, F., Asare–Donkor, N.K. and Adimado, A.A. (2024). Experimental and ab initio studies of enhanced photocatalytic efficiency of La-doped ZnO/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for bromothymol blue dye degradation. Next Materials, 4, p.100212.
    8. Amponsah, B., Boadi, N.O., Saah, S.A., Sakyi, P.O., Agorku, E.S., Okyere, H. and Nyamful, A. (2024). Evaluation of groundwater quality in communities near Sokoban Wood Village. Heliyon, 10(2024), e32757.
    9. Koranteng?Mantey, E., Kessie, C., Agorku, E.S., Kwaansa?Ansah, E.E., Osei?Bonsu Oppong, S. and Opoku, F. (2024). Interfacial electronic states of GeC/g?C3N4 van der Waal heterostructure with promising photocatalytic activity via hydrogenation. ChemPhysChem, 25(8), p.e202300947.
    10. Haruna, M., Eshun, F., Bandoh, C.K., Agorku, E.S., Francis, O., Asare–Donkor, N.K. and Adimado, A.A. (2024). Binary Ce-doped-ZnO/rGO composite as excellent photocatalyst for bromothymol blue dye degradation. Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 5, p.100069.
    11. Bandoh, C.K., Danu, B.Y., Agorku, E.S., Ampong, F.K. and Nkum, R.K. (2024). The effect of cobalt-doped ZnO-g-C3N4 heterostructures on photocatalytic degradation of eosin yellow dye in water under simulated solar light. Results in Materials, 21, p.100515.
    12. Haruna, M., Bandoh, C.K., Agorku, E.S., Opoku, F., Asare-Donkor, N.K. and Adimado, A.A. (2024). Synthesis of La-doped ZrO2/g-C3N4 nanocomposite for eosin yellow photodegradation: a combined experimental and theoretical studies. Catalysis Communications, 187, p.106852.
    13. Kangmennaa, A., Acquah, S., Forkuo, R.B., Adusei, J.K., Atongo, G.A., Amarh, F.A., Opoku, F. and Agorku, E.S. (2024). Methylene blue dye adsorption on Ghana’s activated clay from Teleku Bukazo. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, p.1-14.
    14. Amarh, F.A., Kangmennaa, A., Agorku, E.S. and Voegborlo, R.B. (2024). Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Adsorption of Chlorpyrifos from Aqueous Media. Polymer Science, Series B, p.1-9.
    15. Agorku, E.S., Kangmennaa, A., Haruna, M. and Opoku, F. (2023). Photocatalytic activity of red emission PVA-GdVO4: Eu3+ nanocomposite towards the degradation of Eosin Y in water. Sustainable Environment, 9(1), p.2266632.
    16. Kangmennaa, A., Yakubu, H., Tutuwaa, A., Agyapong, C.O., Toku, M. and Agorku, E.S. (2023). Methylene blue adsorption on vanadium pentoxide nanorods dispersed in starch-grafted polyacrylonitrile. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 28(8), pp.697-713.
    17. Haruna, M., Kwakye, J., Agorku, E.S., Opoku, F., Asare-Donkor, N.K. and Adimado, A.A. (2023). La–doped ZnO–rGO nanocomposites: Synthesis and characterization as photocatalyst for effective degradation of bromothymol blue dye in water. Results in Materials, 19, p.100449.
    18. Amarh, F.A., Agorku, E.S., Voegborlo, R.B, Ashong, G.W, Nortey, E.N.K and Mensah, N.J. (2023). Heavy metal content and health risk assessment of some selected medicinal plants from Obuasi, a mining town in Ghana. Journal of Chemistry, 2023(1), p.9928577.
    19. Adusei, J.K., Agorku, E.S., Voegborlo, R.B., Ampong, F.K., Awarikabey, E., Danu, B.Y. and Amarh, F.A. (2023). Zero valent iron impregnated sodium alginate grafted (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) adsorbents for the removal of methylene blue in aqueous systems. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B, 62(6):265-279.
    20. Amarh, F.A., Agorku, E.S., Voegborlo, R.B., Ashong, G.W. and Atongo, G.A. (2023). Health risk assessment of some selected heavy metals in infant food sold in Wa, Ghana. Heliyon, 9(5).
    21. Jindor, N.J., Agorku, E.S. and Adimado, A.A. (2023). starch?grafted sodium alginate?modified clay composites as environmentally controlled?release materials for NPK fertilizer. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, 2023(1), p.5133023.
    22. Wuloh, J., Agorku, E.S. and Boadi, N.O. (2023). modification of metal oxide semiconductor gas sensors using conducting Polymer Materials. Journal of Sensors, 2023(1), p.7427986.
    23. Amenorfe, L.P., Agorku, E.S., Sarpong, F. and Voegborlo, R.B. (2022). Innovative exploration of additive incorporated biopolymer-based composites. Scientific African, 17, p.e01359.
    24. Adusei, J.K., Agorku, E.S., Voegborlo, R.B., Ampong, F.K., Danu, B.Y. and Amarh, F.A. (2022). Removal of Methyl red in aqueous systems using synthesized NaAlg-g-CHIT/nZVI adsorbent. Scientific African, 17, p.e01273.
    25. Bandoh, C., Agorku, E.S. and Ampong, F.K. (2022). Graphitic carbon nitride based composites as advanced photocatalysts from synthesis to application: A review. Research & Reviews: Journal of Material Sciences, 10(4):1-17.
    26. 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. (2022). Fes encapsulated chitosan-g-polyacrylamide nanocomposite for the removal of model anionic eosin Y from water: isotherm, kinetics and equilibrium studies. International Journal of Petrochemistry & Natural Gas, 2(1):30-38.
    27. Awarikabey, E. Berko, M.B.F., Kwao-Boateng, E., Woode, M.Y., Nyamful, A., Bayari, E.E. and Agorku, E.S. (2022). Mass balance and quality assessment of potash from cocoa husk ash from Ghana. International Journal of Science and Research, 11(3):1308-1312.
    28. 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.
    29. 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.
    30. 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.
    31. 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.
    32. 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.
    33. 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.
    34. 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.
    35. 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.
    36. 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.
    37. 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.
    38. 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.
    39. 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.
    40. 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.
    41. 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.
    42. 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.
    43. 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.
    44. 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.
    45. 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.
    46. 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.
    47. 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.
    48. 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.
    49. 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.
    50. 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.
    51. 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.
    52. 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.
    53. 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      

    Agorku, E. S., Kangmennaa, A., Danu, B. Y., Ampong, F. K. and Voegborlo, R. B. (2025). Core-shell V2O5-Gum ghatti grafted poly (acrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) adsorbent for the removal of methylene blue dye in water: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Next Sustainability, 5, 100069.

    Peasah, M. Y., Awewomom, J., Osae, R. and Agorku, E. S. (2024). Trace elements determination and health risk assessment of groundwater sources in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 196(9), 857.

    Amarh, F. A., Kangmennaa, A., Agorku, E. S. and Voegborlo, R. B. (2024). Synthesis and characterization of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers for the adsorption of chlorpyrifos from aqueous media, Polymer Science, Series B, 1-9.

    Amponsah, B., Boadi, N. O., Saah, S. A., Sakyi, P. O., Agorku, E. S., Okyere, H. and Nyamful, A. (2024). Evaluation of groundwater quality in communities near Sokoban Wood Village. Heliyon, 10 (2024), e32757

    Kangmennaa, A., Forkuo, R.B. and Agorku, E.S. (2024). Carbon-based electrode materials for sensor application: a review. Sensing Technology, 2(1), p.2350174.

    Amarh, F.A., Kangmennaa, A., Agorku, E.S. and Voegborlo, R.B. (2024). A state-of-the-art review of trends in molecularly imprinted polymers in the clean-up of pesticides in environmental samples. Sustainable Environment, 10(1), p.2298067.

    Haruna, M., Bandoh, C.K., Agorku, E.S., Opoku, F., Asare–Donkor, N.K. and Adimado, A.A. (2024). Experimental and ab initio studies of enhanced photocatalytic efficiency of La-doped ZnO/g-C3N4 nanocomposites for bromothymol blue dye degradation. Next Materials, 4, p.100212.

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