I am a professor of Physical/ Environmental Chemistry at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. A recipient of the 2019 Nigerian Academy of Science Gold
Medal Award in Physical Sciences who had earlier received the African Union-Third World Academy of Science (AU-TWAS) Young Scientists National Award in 2012 and the Prof.Kayode Adebowale Young Scientist Prize in Chemical Sciences organized by Nigerian Young Academy in 2016. I benefited from the USM-TWAS Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholar Fellowships in the School of Chemical Engineering University of Science Malaysia. I won TWAS research grant (2012 and 2015) and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Institutional Based Research (IBR) in 2016. I was nominated and recognized as one of the "175 Faces of Chemistry” worldwide by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. I was listed among the 2% most cited Scientists in the world by a group of Stanford University researchers.
My research interest is focused on adsorption of heavy metals, dyes pharmaceuticals and pesticides from wastewaters using agricultural waste materials as adsorbents in lieu of expensive commercial activated carbon to bio-remediate the environment. My accomplishment, as well as, the significant impact of my research findings has contributed immensely to environmental protection and conservation. It has positively impacted stakeholders like environmentalists, water
purification experts and those in the medical disciplines. I have mentored several postgraduate students and published over one hundred articles in high impact national and international journals. I have delivered keynote and lead papers at national and international conferences. I have served as external examiners and assessors to many universities at national and international levels. I have served on various committees as chairman and members at the Departmental, Faculty and University levels.
List of Publications
Publications
Books and/or Chapters in books:
i. Bello, I. A and Bello, O. S. (2008) Elements of Physical Chemistry,. ISBN 975-2907-03-2. Pages 1 – 533.
ii. Bello, O. S, Oladipo, M. A et al., (2007). Basic Chemistry for Pre-Degree Science Programme. Pure and Applied Chemistry Department Publication series ISBN 978-2508-43-6. Pages 1 – 359.
iii. Bello, O.S, M. AbdulHammed, A.A Giwa, A.J Adepoju, A.O, Esan. (2013). Guide to writing of thesis and dissertations. Pure and Applied Chemistry Department Publication series ISBN 978-2170-60-3. Pages 1 – 67.
iv. Oluwayemi Olanike Esther Onawumi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Folake Abiodun Amoo (2020) Treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater using groundnut shell. 2020 American Chemical Society. Welch et al. Environmental Research Literacy: Classroom, Laboratory, and Beyond. American Chemical Society Symposium Series; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2020. Chapter 8, pp. 131 -140
v. Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oluwasogo Adewumi Dada, and Toyin Adedayo Oreofe (2021) Emerging Water Pollutants and Wastewater Treatments IN Two-Dimensional (2D) Nanomaterials in Separation Science; Published as a part of Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials.
vi. Adetola Christianah Oladipo, Temitope Olabisi Abodunrin, Deborah Temitope Bankole, Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Godshelp Osas Egharevba, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2021) Environmental Applications of Metal Organic Framework and Derivatives: Recent Advances and Challenges published IN Metal−Organic Frameworks for Environmental Sensing. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. Chapter 11 Pages 257 -298.
vii. Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Rhoda Oyeladun Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato, Morenike Oluwabunmi Adesina. (2022) Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into energy-rich chemicals by two-dimensional nanomaterials published IN Royal Society of Chemistry Special Collection: 2022 ebook collection. Pages 244 – 269.
viii. Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Solomon Oluwaseun Akinnawo, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato. (2022) MOFs-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reactions published IN Metal-Organic Framework-based Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage Chapter 6. Pages 107 - 125
ix. Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato, Rhoda Oyeladun Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2021) Metal–organic frameworks and MOF-based materials for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, (Chapter 8). Accepted to be published by Bentham Science.
x. Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Solomon Oluwaseun Akinnawo, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato (2021) Metal–organic frameworks and MOF-based materials for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (Chapter 13). Accepted to be published by Bentham Science.
xi. Temitope Olabisi Abodunrin, Adetola Christianah Oladipo, Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Deborah Temitope Bankole, Godshelp Osas Egharevba, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2022) MOF-based photocatalysts for hydrogen generation by water splitting published IN Metal-Organic Framework-based Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage Chapter 31. Pages 709 -723.
xii. Deborah Temitope Bankole, Temitope Olabisi Abodunrin Godshelp Osas Egharevba, Adetola Christianah Oladipo, Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2022) Metal organic framework for photocatalytic reduction of Carbondioxide published IN Metal-Organic Framework-based Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage Chapter 32 Pages 727 -743.
Published papers in learned journals:
(1).Bello, O. S. (2005) Catalytic oxidation of methanol. Science Focus 10 (1):175-179.
(2).Bello, O. S. (2005). The use of water hyacinth as a source of activated carbon for the removal of fluoride from aqueous solutions. Science Focus 10 (2): 86-89.
(3).Bello. O. S and Adeogun A.I (2007). Perturbation of spectra properties of 9- Fluorenone and 3, 4 – Diphenyl thiophene by polar and non- polar solvents. Journal of Research in Physical Science, 3 (2): 37-39.
(4).Bello. O. S, Adeogun, A.I and Egwuonwu, N. W. (2007). Perturbation of spectra properties of 3, 4 – Diphenyl thiophene by polar and non- polar solvents. African Journal of Biotechnology 6 (22): 2565-2567.
(5). Bello, O. S, Ajaelu, J.C and Sorinola, O.B (2007). Adsorption of some heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions using activated carbon derived from periwinkle shells. Journal of Research in Physical Science. 2 (2): 76- 80.
(6). Odunola, O.A, Semire, B, Bello, O.S. (2007). PM3 study of conformational analysis and electronic properties of functionalized oligohexylfurans. Material Science, an Indian Journal 3 (2):131- 136.
(7). Bello, O. S, Amhed, S. A and Fehintola, E.O. (2008) Utilization of palm kernel shell as a source of activated carbon for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions. Journal of Research in Physical Science. 6 (1):42-48.
(8). Okonjo, K.O, Bello, O. S and Babalola, J.O. (2008). Transition of hemoglobin between two tertiary conformations: The transition constant differs significantly for the major and minor hemoglobins of the Japanese quail (Cortunix cortunix japonica). Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 1784: 464-471.
(9). Bello, O. S, Adeogun, A. I, Ajaelu, J. C and Fehintola, E.O. (2008). Adsorption of methylene blue onto activated carbon derived from periwinkle shells: Kinetics and equilibrium studies. Chemistry and Ecology. 4 (24): 285-295.
(10).Adeogun, A.I, Iweibo, I, Egwuonwu, N. W and Bello. O. S. (2008). Solvents effect on π*and σ* transition of 9- Fluorenone. African Journal of Biotechnology 7 (15): 2736-2738.
(11).Bello, I.A, Giwa, A.A, Bello, O.S, Oladipo, M.A and Amuda, O.S. (2009). Study of pyrolysis of lignocellulosic materials from mahogany at low temperature and pressure. Science Focus, 14 (2):146-154.
(12).Nasehir Khan E M Yahaya, Muhamad Faizal Pakir Mohamed Latiff, Ismail Abustan, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad (2010). Process optimization for Zn (II) removal by activated carbon prepared from rice husk using chemical activation, International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 10 (6): 132-136.
(13).Nasehir Khan E M Yahaya, Muhamad Faizal Pakir Mohamed Latiff, Ismail Abustan, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2010). Effect of preparation conditions of activated carbon prepared from rice husk by CO2 activation for removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solution. International Journal of Engineering & Technology 10(6): 47-51.
(14). Abideen Idowu Adeogun, Olugbenga Solomon Bello and Mariam Dasola Adeboye. (2010) Biosorption of lead ions on biosorbent prepared from plumb shells (Spondias mombin): Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies. Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 53 (5): 246-251.
(15). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oladipo Mary Adelaide, Misbaudeen Abdul Hammed, Olalekan Abdulmuiz Popoola (2010). Kinetic and equilibrium studies of methylene blue removal from aqueous solution by adsorption on treated sawdust. Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 29 (1): 77–85.
(16). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Tan Tong Siang. (2011). Utilization of cocoa pod husk for the removal of Remazol Black B Reactive dye from aqueous solutions: kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Trends in Applied Sciences Research, 6 (8): 794-812.
(17). Nasehir Khan E M Yahaya, Muhamad Faizal Pakir Mohamed Latiff, Ismail Abustan, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2011). Fixed-bed column study for Cu (II) removal from aqueous solutions using rice husk based activated carbon. International Journal of Engineering and Technology 11 (1): 248-252.
(18). Nasehir Khan E M Yahaya, Muhamad Faizal Pakir Mohamed Latiff, Ismail Abustan, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2011). Adsorptive removal of Cu (II) using activated carbon prepared from rice husk by ZnCl2 activation and subsequent gasification with CO2. International Journal of Engineering and Technology 11 (1): 207 – 211.
(19). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. Adsorptive removal of synthetic dye using cocoa pod husks, (2011). Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 93 (7): 1298–1308.
(20). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. Removal of Remazol Brilliant Violet- 5R dye using periwinkle shells. (2011). Chemistry and Ecology. 27 (5): 481-492.
(21). Njoku, V.O., Oguzie, E.E., Obi, C., Bello, O.S. Ayuk, A.A. Adsorption of Copper (II) and Lead (II) from Aqueous Solutions onto a Nigerian Natural Clay. (2011). Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 5 (5): 346-353.
(22). Njoku, V.O., Ayuk, A.A. Ejike, E.E, Oguzie, E.E., Duru, C. C, Bello, O.S. (2011). Cocoa pod husk as a low cost biosorbent for the removal of Pb (II) and Cu (II) from aqueous solutions. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 5 (8): 101-110.
(23). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2011). Response surface modeling and optimization of Remazol Brilliant Blue Reactive dye removal using periwinkle shell - based activated carbon. Separation Science Technology.46 (15): 2367 - 2379.
(24). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Ayodele Temitope Fatona, Funmilayo Seun Falaye, Olukorede Michael Osuolale, Victor Obinna Njoku. (2012). Adsorption of Eosin dye from aqueous solution using groundnut hull based activated carbon: Kinetic, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies. Environmental and Engineering Science 29 (3): 186-194.
(25). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Norhidayah Ahmad. (2012). Adsorptive features of banana (Musa paradisiaca) stalk-based activated carbon for malachite green dye removal. Chemistry and Ecology, 28 (2): 153–167.
(26). Mary Adelaide Oladipo, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Adewumi Idowu Adeagbo. (2012). Kinetic, mechanism and spectral studies of bis (dibenzoyl-methane) copper (II) complex and its Adducts. African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry 6 (3): 35-41.
(27). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2012). Coconut (Cocos nucifera) shell based activated carbon for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Separation Science Technology. 47 (6): 903-912.
(28). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Semire Banjo (2012). Equilibrium, kinetic and quantum chemical studies on the adsorption of Congo red using Imperata cylindrica leaf powder activated carbon. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 94, (6): 1114–1124.
(29). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2012). Preparation and characterization of activated carbon derived from rubber seed coat. Chemistry: Bulgarian Journal of Science Education, 21 (3): 389 -395.
(30). Njoku, V.O. Obi, C. Oguzie, E. E. Ayuk, A. A. Bello. O.S. (2012). Removal of Cr (iii) and Zn (ii) from aqueous solutions by Nigerian natural clay. International Journal of Chemistry 22 (1): 57-65.
(31). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Tan Tong Siang, Mohd Azmier Ahmad. (2012). Adsorption of Remazol Brilliant Violet – 5R reactive dye from aqueous solution by cocoa pod husk-based activated carbon: kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering 7: 378 -388.
(32). Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2011). Adsorption of acid dyes of the monoazo and anthraquinone class from aqueous solutions using high surface area cassava peel- based activated carbon. Physical Chemistry: An Indian Journal 6 (3) 1-14
(33). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mary Adelaide Oladipo, Abimbola Modupe Olatunde (2011). Equilibrium and kinetic studies of the removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions using oil palm fruit fibre-based activated carbon. Inorganic Chemistry, an Indian Journal. 6 (3) 27 - 36
(34). Aderonke Ajibola Adeyemo , Idowu Olatunbosun Adeoye, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2012). Metal organic frameworks as adsorbents for dye adsorption: overview, prospects and future challenges, Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 94:10, 1846-1863.
(35). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Manase Auta, Ayodele Olumide Bolarinwa (2013). Ackee apple (Blighia sapida) seeds: a novel adsorbent for the removal of Congo red dye from aqueous solutions. Chemistry and Ecology 29:1, 58-71
(36) Olugbenga Solomon Bello, (2013) Adsorptive removal of malachite green using activated carbon prepared from oil palm fruit fibre by KOH activation and CO2 gasification. South African Journal of Chemistry 66:32-41.
(37) Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oluwole Abraham Olusegun, Victor Obinna Njoku (2013). Fly ash: an alternative to powdered activated carbon for the removal of eosin dye from aqueous solutions. Bulletin of Chemical Society of Ethiopia 27 (2), 191-204.
(38) Bello, O.S, Inyinbor, A.A, Dada, A.O, Oluyori, A.P. (2013) Impact of Nigerian Textile Industry on Economy and Environment: a review. International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 13 (1): 103-111.
(39) Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Isah Adewale Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke (2013). Adsorption of dyes using different types of sand: a review. South African Journal of Chemistry 66, 117 -129.
(40) Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Rhoda Oyeladun Oyewole (2013). Biomimetic Materials in Our World: A Review. International Organization of Scientific Research, Journal of Applied Chemistry 5 (3) 22-35.
(41) Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Afeez Abiola Olaniyan, Habib Abdulazeez (2013) Dye adsorption using biomass wastes and natural adsorbents: overview and future prospects. Desalination and Water Treatment 53 1292–1315.
(42) Oladipo, M.A. Bello, O.S. Adeagbo, A.I. (2013) Synthesis, characterization and kinetic studies of nickel (II) complex of dibenzoyl methane and it’s adduct. Chemistry and Materials Research 3 (9) 28 – 34.
(43). Musibau Adewuyi Azeez, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Adewumi Omobola Adedeji (2013). Traditional and medicinal uses of Luffa cylindrical: a review. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 1(5) 102 – 111.
(44). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Rhoda Oyeladun (2014). Insights into the adsorption of heavy metals from wastewater using diatomaceous earth. Separation Science and Technology 49: 1787–1806.
(45). Adepoju Tunde Joseph Ogunkunle, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Olufunmilola Success Ojofeitimi (2014). Determination of heavy metal contamination of street-vended fruits and vegetables in Lagos State, Nigeria. International Food Research Journal 21(5): 1725-1730.
(46). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azhar Ahmad (2014) Adsorption studies of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye on activated carbon prepared from corncob. American Journal of Modern Chemical Engineering 1, 1-12
(47). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Norhidayah Ahmad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2014). Adsorptive removal of malachite green dye using durian seed activated carbon. Water, Air and Soil Pollution 225 (8)2057- 2070.
(48). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Nur Azreen Ahmad Puad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2014). Adsorption of synthetic dye unto activated carbon from pomegranate (punica granatum) prepared by microwave-induced KOH activation. Water Recourses Industry 6: 18–35.
(49). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Olayinka Uthman Bello, Ibrahim Opeyemi Lateef (2014). Adsorption characteristics of mango leaf (Mangifera indica) powder as adsorbent for malachite green dye removal from aqueous solution. Covenant Journal of Physical and Life Sciences 2 (1) 1-13.
(50) Omolara Mustophat Atoyebi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2014). Indian spinach leaf powder as adsorbent for malachite green dye removal from aqueous solution. Covenant Journal of Physical and Life Sciences 2 (1) 54-67.
(51). Adepoju Tunde Joseph Ogunkunle, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Adijat Funke Ogundola. (2014). Ascorbic acid and mineral elements composition of powdered antimalarial (Maloff-Hb) and haematinic (Haematol-B) herbal formulations from Ogbomoso, Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 13 (24): 2466-2473.
(52). Olugbenga Solomon Bello Mohd Azmier Banjo Semire. (2015). Scavenging malachite green dye from aqueous solutions using pomelo (Citrus grandis) peels: kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Desalination and Water Treatment 56:2, 521-535
(53). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Norhidayah Ahmad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2015). Modified durian seed as adsorbent for the removal of methyl red dye from aqueous solutions. Applied Water Science. 5, 407–423
(54). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Norhidayah Ahmad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2015). Removal of Remazol brilliant blue reactive dye from aqueous solutions using watermelon rinds as adsorbents. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 36:845–858.
(55) Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Omolara Mustophat Atoyebi, Kayode Adesina Adegoke. Ezekiel Oluwaseun Fehintola and Ayodele Olubunmi Ojo (2015). A review on the removal of toxicant chromium (vi) from aqueous solution using different adsorbents. Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan 37(1) 190 – 206.
(56) Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Norhidayah Ahmad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2015). Adsorption kinetic studies for the removal of synthetic dye using durian seed activated carbon. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 36:670–684.
(57). Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2015) Dye sequestration using agricultural wastes as adsorbents Water Resources and Industry 12: 8–24
(58). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Rhoda Oyeladun Oyewole, Emmanuel Folorunso Olasehinde. Removal of dyes and heavy metals from aqueous solution using different wastes as adsorbents (2015) Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 31: 1-25.
(59). Ojedokun Adedamola Titi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2015). An overview of low cost adsorbents for copper (II) ions removal. Biotechnology and Biomaterials 5:1-13.
(60). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Nur Syahidah Afandi, Kayode Adesina Adegoke Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2016) Optimization and batch studies on adsorption of malachite green dye using rambutan seed activated carbon. Desalination and Water Treatment 57 (45) 21487-21511.
(61). Adedamola Titi Ojedokun, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2016). Sequestration of heavy metals from wastewater using cow dung. Water Resources and Industry 13: 7-13.
(62). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Nur Syahidah Afandi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2017). Optimization of process variables by response surface methodology for malachite green dye removal using lime peel activated carbon. Applied Water Science 7: 717 – 727.
(63). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Opeyemi Omowumi Akinyunni (2017) Preparation and characterization of a novel adsorbent from Moringa oleifera leaf. Applied Water Science 7: 1295 – 1305.
(64). Aderonke Ajibola Adeyemo, Idowu Olatunbosun Adeoye Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2017) Adsorption of dyes using different types of clay: a review. Applied Water Science 7: 543 – 568.
(65). Adedamola Titi Ojedokun, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2017). Kinetic modeling of liquid-phase adsorption of Congo red dye using guava leaf-based activated carbon. Applied Water Science 7: 1965 -1977.
(66). Ojedokun Adedamola Titi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2017) Liquid phase adsorption of functionalized corn cob towards Congo red dye. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 38 (9) 1285-1294.
(67). Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Rhoda Oyeladun Oyewole, Bukola Morenike Lasisi and Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2017) Abatement of organic pollutants using fly ash based adsorbents Water Science and Technology 76 (10) 2580-2592.
(68). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Norhidayah Ahmad, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2017) Statistical optimization of adsorption process for the removal of synthetic dye using watermelon rinds. Modelling Earth System Environment 3 (25) 1-9.
(69). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Owojuyigbe Emmanuel Seun, Babatunde Monsurat Abiodun, Folaranmi Folasayo Eunice. (2017) Sustainable conversion of agro-wastes into useful adsorbents. Applied Water Science 7: 3561–3571.
(70). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Bukola Morenike Lasisi, Olamide Joshua Adigun, Vunain Ephraim (2017). Scavenging Rhodamine B Dye Using Moringa Oleifera Seed Pod. Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability 29 (1) 120 -134.
(71) Moses Olabode Olakunle, Adejunmoke Abosede Inyinbor, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2017) Combating dye pollution using cocoa pod husk: A sustainable approach. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering. 11(3):1-12.
(72) Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Henry Eromosele Inyinbor, (2018) Threats from antibiotics: A serious environmental concern. Journal of Environmental and Chemical Engineering 6: 784 – 796.
(73) Azduwin Khasri, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mohd Azmier Ahmad (2018). Mesoporous activated carbon from Pentace species sawdust via microwave-induced KOH activation: optimization and methylene blue adsorption. Research on Chemical Intermediates 44: 5737–5757.
(74) Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Muzaffar Iqbal, Louis H., Saad Ullah Jan, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2018) Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 using ZnO Semiconductor by Hydrothermal method. Pakistan Journal of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry 19 (1) 1-9.
(75) Dada, Adewumi Oluwasogo, Inyinbor, Adejumoke Abosede, Adekola, Folahan Amoo, Ezekiel Odebunmi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Ayo-Akere, S. (2018) Kinetics and isotherm modeling of adsorption of Rhodamine B dye onto chitosan supported zerovalent iron nanocomposite (C-nZVI) . International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology 9 (13) 1591-1605.
(76) Titilope Abiodun Ojo, Adedamola Titi Ojedokun, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2019) Functionalization of powdered walnut with orthophosphoric acid for Congo red dye removal. Particulate Science and Technology 37 (1) 74-85.
(77) Laura Bulgariu, Leticia Belén Escudero, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Munawar Iqbal, Jan Nisar, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Fadi Alakhras, Michael Kornaros, Ioannis Anastopoulos (2019). The utilization of leaf-based adsorbents for dyes removal: A review. Journal of Molecular Liquids 276: 728–747.
(78) Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Abimbola Peter Oluyori, Henry Eromosele Inyinbor, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji. (2019). Wastewater conservation and reuse in quality vegetable cultivation: Overview, challenges and future prospects Food Control 98: 489–500.
(79). Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Muzaffar Iqbal, Louis H, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of CdS/ZnO nanorod heterostructure for the photodegradation of Rhodamine B dye. Material Science for Energy Technologies. 2: 329–336.
(80). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oluwakemi Christiana Alao, Temitope Chris Alagbada, Abimbola Modupe Olatunde. (2019) Biosorption of Ibuprofen using functionalized bean husks. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 13: 100151.
(81). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke. Samuel Oluwaseun Fagbenro, Olasunkanmi Seun Lameed (2019) Functionalized coconut husks for Rhodamine-B dye sequestration. Applied Water Science 9: 189
(82). Adedamola Titi Ojedokun, Abraham Olusegun Oluwole, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2019) Trapping Ionic Mercury Using Different Adsorbents. Clean – Soil, Air and Water 47, 1900356. doi: 10.1002/clen.201900356
(83). Rebecca O. Adeeyo, Joshua N. Edokpayi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Adeyemi O. Adeeyo and John O. Odiyo (2019) Influence of selective conditions on various composite sorbents for enhanced removal of Copper (II) ions from aqueous environments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16 (23) 4596; doi:10.3390/ijerph16234596
(84).Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Oluwafunmilayo Oluwapamilerin Sarumi, Olasunkanmi Seun Lameed (2019) Functionalized locust bean pod (Parkia biglobosa) activated carbon for Rhodamine B dye removal. Heliyon 5 e02323.
(85). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Esther Oluwadamilola Alabi, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Samuel Adewale Adegboyega, Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada (2019) Rhodamine B dye sequestration using Gmelina aborea leaf powder. Heliyon 5 e02872.
(86). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Nur‘Adilah Binti Ahmed, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2019). Sorption studies of methyl red dye removal using lemon (Cymbopogon citratus) grass. Chemical Data Collections 22 100249.
(87). Adedamola Titi Ojedokun, Abraham Olusegun Oluwole, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2019). Trapping Ionic Mercury Using Different Adsorbents. Clean – Soil, Air and Water. 1900356.
(88). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Samuel Oluwaseun Fagbenro, Olasunkanmi Seun Lameed. (2019). Functionalized coconut husks for Rhodamine‑B dye sequestration. Applied Water Science 9:189.
(89).Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Rhoda Oyeladun Adegoke, Asiata Omotayo Ibrahim, Samson Ademola Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2020). Electrocatalytic conversion of CO2 to hydrocarbon and alcohol products: Realities and prospects of Cu-based materials. Sustainable Materials and Technologies 25: e00200.
(90) Abdur-Rahim A. Giwa, Isah A. Bello, Abdullahi B. Olabintan, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Tawfik A. Saleh. (2020). Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of the fenton oxidative decolorization of methylene blue. Heliyon 4 e04454.
(91). Adejumoke A. Inyinbor, Oluwasogo A. Dada, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Abimbola P. Oluyori, Oluwapamilerin F. Fanawopo, Toyin A. Oreofe, and Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi. (2020). Surface Modified Low Cost Adsorbent in Malachite Green Scavenging, Malachite Green/Rhodamine B and Malachite Green/Rhodamine B/Cu2+ Composite Treatment. Orbital: The Electronic Journal of Chemistry 12 (2): 87-94.
(92). Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Folahan Amoo Adekola, Ezekiel Oluyemi Odebunmi ,Fehintoluwa Elizabeth Dada, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Adeniyi Sunday Ogunlaja. (2020). Bottom-up approach synthesis of core-shell nanoscale zerovalent iron (CS-nZVI): Physicochemical and spectroscopic characterization with Cu(II) ions adsorption application. Methods X 7 :100976
(93). Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Oluwatobi Samuel Agboola, John Ogunmodede, Abimbola Oluyomi Araoye, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2020). Metal-organic frameworks as adsorbents for sequestering organic pollutants from wastewater. Materials Chemistry and Physics 253: 123246.
(94). Adewumi O. Dada , Folahan A. Adekola , Ezekiel O. Odebunmi , Fehintoluwa E. Dada , Oluwasesan M. Bello , Banjo A. Akinyemi , Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oghenerukevwe G. Umukoro (2020). Sustainable and low-cost Ocimum gratissimum for biosorption of indigo carmine dye: kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies, International Journal of Phytoremediation 22(14) 1524-1537
(95). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Temitope Chris Alagbada, Oluwakemi Christiana Alao, Abimbola Modupe Olatunde (2020). Sequestering a non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug using modified orange peels. Applied Water Science 10:172.
(96). Inioluwa Christianah Afolabi, Segun Isaiah Popoola, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2020). Modeling pseudo-second-order kinetics of orange peel-paracetamol adsorption process using artificial neural network. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems. S0169-7439 (20) 30042-3.
(97). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Muhammad Aswar Eusoffa, Peter Olusakin Oladoye, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2020). Statistical optimization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye adsorption onto activated carbon prepared from pomegranate fruit peel. Chemical Data Collections 28: 100426.
(98). Inioluwa Christianah Afolabia, Segun Isaiah Popoola, Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2020). Machine learning approach for prediction of paracetamol adsorption efficiency on chemically modified orange peel. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 243, (15) 118769.
(99).Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Mustapha Abiola Moshood, Blessing Adenike Ewetumo, Inioluwa Christianah Afolabi (2020). Ibuprofen removal using coconut husk activated biomass. Chemical Data Collections 29 100533/
(100). Oluwatobi Samuel Agboola, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2020) Enhanced adsorption of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solutions using functionalized banana stalk. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.
(101). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Nur ‘Adilah Ahmed, Kayode Adesina Adegoke and Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2020). Trapping synthetic dye molecules using modified lemon grass adsorbent. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology
(102). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Oluwakemi Christiana Alao, Temitope Chris Alagbada, Oluwatobi Samuel Agboola, Omotoyosi Toheeb Omotoba, Oluwatosin Rebecca Abikoye (2020). A renewable, sustainable and low-cost adsorbent for ibuprofen removal. Water Science Technology.
(103). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Nur‘Adilah Binti Ahmed, Kayode Adesina Adegoke,
Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2021). Adsorptive potentials of lemongrass leaf for methylene blue dye removal. Chemical Data Collections 31 100578.
(104). John Ogunmodede , Samuel Babarinde Akanji , Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2021). Moringa oleifera seed pod‐based adsorbent for the removal of paracetamol from aqueous solution: A novel approach toward diversification. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy.
(105). Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada (2021). Trapping Rhodamine B dye using functionalized mango (Mangifera indica) pod. Water Environment Research. (In press)
(106). Adewumi O. Dada, Folahan A. Adekola, Ezekiel O. Odebunmi, Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja, Olugbenga S. Bello (2021). Two–three parameters isotherm modeling, kinetics with statistical validity, desorption and thermodynamic studies of adsorption of Cu(II) ions onto zerovalent iron nanoparticles. Scientific Reports.
(107). Adewumi O. Dada, Blessing Enyojo Tokula, Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Olugbenga S. Bello (2021). Novel plantain peels activated carbon supported zinc oxide nanocomposites (PPAC-ZnO) for adsorption of chloroquine synthetic pharmaceutical used for COVID-19 treatment. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (In press)
(108). Oluwatobi Samuel Agboola, Samuel Babarinde Akanji, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2021). Functionalized banana stalk for Lumefantrine drug removal. Physical Chemistry Research 9 (3) 483 – 507.
(109). Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Muhammad Aswar Eusoff, Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2021). Sequestration of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution using microwave assisted dragon fruit peel as adsorbent. Environmental Technology & Innovation 24 (2021) 101917.
(110). Abimbola Oluyomi Araoye, Oluwatobi Samuel Agboola. Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2021). Insights into chemically modified cocoa pods for enhanced removal of an anti-malaria drug. Chemical Data Collections 36. 100775.
(111). Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Oreoluwa Ololade Adesina, Omolabake Abiodun Okon-Akan, Oyeladun Rhoda Adegoke, Abdullahi Biodun Olabintan, Oluwaseyi Aderemi Ajala, Halimat Olagoke, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2022) Sawdust-biomass based materials for sequestration of organic and inorganic pollutants and potential for engineering applications Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry (In Press)
(112). Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Oluwatobi Adeleke, Morenike Oluwabunmi Adesinac, Rhoda Oyeladun Adegoke, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2022) Clean technology for sequestering Rhodamine B dye on modified mango pod using artificial intelligence techniques. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry (In Press)
(113). Adegoke, K.A., Akinnawo, S.O., Ajala, O.A., Maxakato, N.W., Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2022) Progress and challenges in batch and optimization studies on the adsorptive removal of heavy metals using modified biomass-based adsorbents. Bioresource Technology Reports, 2022, 19, 101115
(114). Adegoke, K.A., Bello, I.A., Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Balogun, M.A., Maxakato, N.W. (2022) Modification of cellulosic material for rapid dyeability with malachite green dye. Scientific African, 2022, 16, e01138.
(115). Adegoke, K.A., Adegoke, O.R., Araoye, A.O., Agboola, O.S., Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2022). Engineered raw, carbonaceous, and modified biomass-based adsorbents for Rhodamine B dye removal from water and wastewater. Bioresource Technology Reports, 2022, 18, 101082
(116). Inyinbor, A.A., Adekola, F.A., Olugbenga Solomon Bello.,Lukman, A.F., Olatunji, G.A. (2022). Surface functionalized plant residue in Cu2+ scavenging: Chemometrics of operational parameters for process economy validation. South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2022, 40, pp. 144–153.
(117).Adegoke, K.A., Olagunju, A.O., Alagbada, T.C., Adegoke, R.O., Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2022). Adsorptive Removal of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals from Aqueous Solutions: a Review. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 2022, 233(2), 38
(118).Yusop, M.F.M., Mohd Johan Jaya, E., Mohd Din, A.T., Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Ahmad, M.A. (2022). Single-Stage Optimized Microwave-Induced Activated Carbon from Coconut Shell for Cadmium Adsorption. Chemical Engineering and Technology, 2022.
(119). Chen, J., Abazari, R., Adegoke, K.A., Olugbenga Solomon Bello,.Kirillov, A.M., Zhou, Y. (2022). Metal–organic frameworks and derived materials as photocatalysts for water splitting and carbon dioxide reduction. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2022, 469, 214664
(120). Ahmad, M.A., Ahmed, N.A., Adesina Adegoke, K., Olugbenga Solomon Bello, (2022). Trapping synthetic dye molecules using modified lemon grass adsorbent. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 43(4), pp. 583–597
(121) Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Oyeladun Rhoda Adegoke, Rasheed Adewale Adigun, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato, Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2022). Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks: From synthesis to biomedical, environmental, and energy conversion applications, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Volume 473, 2022,
(122) Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Blessing Enyojo Tokula, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Ujjwal Pal (2022) Preparation and characterization of rice husk activated carbon-supported zinc oxide nanocomposite (RHAC-ZnO-NC) Heliyon, 2022, 8(8), e10167
(123) Adejumoke A. Inyinbor, Deborah T. Bankole, Folahan A. Adekola, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Toyin Oreofe, Kelvin Amone, Adewale F. Lukman (2023). Chemometrics validation of adsorption process economy: Case study of acetaminophen removal onto quail eggshell adsorbents, Scientific African, Volume 19, e01471,
(124) Blessing Enyojo Tokula, Adewumi Oluwasogo Dada, Adejumoke Abosede Inyinbor, Kehinde Shola Obayomi, Olugbenga Solomon Bello, Ujjwal Pal (2023) Agro-waste based adsorbents as sustainable materials for effective adsorption of Bisphenol A from the environment: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 388,
(125). Olamide, O., David, A., Olanrewaju Seun, A., Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2023) Optimization and inhibitive effects of Sweet Potato Leaf Extract (SPLE) on mild steel. Chemical Data Collections, 2023, 45, 101015
(126). Animasahun, O.V., Akinola, A.O., Bello, O.O., Agboola, O.S., Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2023) Removal of 2,4-Dichlorophenol from aqueous medium using activated carbon prepared from cocoa pod husks. Chemical Data Collections, 2023, 44, 100997
(127). Ajala, O.A., Akinnawo, S.O., Bamisaye, A., ...Adegoke, K.A., Olugbenga Solomon Bello (2023) .Adsorptive removal of antibiotic pollutants from wastewater using biomass/biochar-based adsorbents RSC Advances, 2023, 13(7), pp. 4678–4712
(128). Adegoke, K.A., Akinnawo, S.O., Adebusuyi, T.A. Olugbenga Solomon Bello Maxakato, N.W., (2023). Modified biomass adsorbents for removal of organic pollutants: a review of batch and optimization studies. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2023
(129). Jimoh, O.S., Ibrahim, A.O., Olugbenga Solomon Bello. (2023). Metformin adsorption onto activated carbon prepared by acid activation and carbonization of orange peel. International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2023, 25(2), pp. 125–136