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  1. Y. J. Lee, T. H. Nguyen, A. Khodakov and A. A. Adesina,   Synthesis of silica supported Mo2N catalysts: TPO, TPR, TPD, TGA and H2 . [Conference Poster] EuropaCat-VI Conference, ( ) : August 31st - September 04, Innsbruck, Austria

  2. Pareek, V.K., Adesina, A.A,   Light intensity distribution in a heterogeneous photocatalytic reactor using finite volume method. [Article] AIChE Journal, ( ) : , In Press

  3. Hardiman, K.M., Ying, T. T. and Adesina, A. A.,   The influence of impregnating pH on the postnatal and steam reforming characteristics of a Co-Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. [Article] Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, () : , In Press

  4. Safinski, T, Adesina, A. A.,   Development of a novel basket impeller catalytic distillation reactor. [Conference Article] Industrial and Engineering Chemstry Research, () : , In Press

  5. Feraih Alenazey, Chirag Dave, Said S.E.H.Elnashaie, Alfred A. Susu, Adesoji A. Adesina,   The influence of regeneration temperature on N2 gasification of coke-deactivated Co-Ni steam reforming catalyst. [Conference Article] 14th ICC, Seoul, Korea, 2008, () : , 2008

  6. Mahmud, M. S., Ryan, J. W., Safinski, T, Nelson, M, Sidhu, H. and Adesina A. A.,   Batch reaction kinetics of biodiesel synthesis: Lipase-catalyzed esterification study.. [Conference Article] 14th ICC, Seoul, Korea, 2008, () : , 2008

  7. Feraih Alenazey, Cyrus G. Cooper, Said S.E.H. Elnashaie, Adesoji A. Adesina, Alfred A. Susu,   Solid-state kinetics of carbon removal from deactivated Co-Ni steam reforming catalysts: Effect of gasifying agent. [Conference Article] 57th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Edmonton, Canada, () : , 2007

  8. Tuan Huy Nguyen, Cyrus G. Cooper, Chirag Dave and Adesoji A. Adesina,   Discriminating between the characteristics of organic and inorganic metal salts as sources of cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalyst. [Conference Poster] 57th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, () : , 2007

  9. Nguyen, T. H., Lee, Y. L., Safinski, and Adesina, A. A.,   Structural evolution of alumina supported Mo-W carbide nanoparticles synthesized by precipitation from homogeneous solution. [Article] Materials Research Bulletin, 40 (1) : 149-157, 2005

  10. Fei, D., Hudaya, T. and Adesina A. A.,   Visible-light activated titania perovskite photocatalysts: Characterisation and initial activity studies. [Article] Catalysis Communications, 6 (4) : 253-258, 2005

  11. Adesina, A. A., ,   Industrial exploitation of photocatalysis: Progress, perspectives and prospects. [Article] Catalysis Surveys Asia, 8 (4) : 265-273, 2004

  12. Praharso, Adesina A. A., Trimm, D. L. and Cant, N. W.,   Kinetic study of iso-octane steam reforming over a nickel-based catalyst. [Article] Chemical Engineering Journal, 99 () : 131-136, 2004

  13. Hardiman, K.M., T.T. Ying, M.M. Mohammed, A.A. Adesina, E. Kennedy and B. Dlugogorski,   Performance of a Co-Ni catalyst for propane reforming under low steam:carbon ratios. [Article] Chemical Engineering Journal, 102 ( ) : 119-130, 2004

  14. Y. J. Lee, . H. Nguyen, A. Khodakov, A. A. Adesina,   Physicochemical attributes of oxide supported Mo2N catalysts synthesised via sulphide nitridation. [Article] Journal of Molecular Catalysis. A: Chemical, 211 ( ) : 191-197, 2004

  15. Tuan-Huy Nguyen, Adesoji A. Adesina, Ernest M. T. Yue, Yong-Joon Lee, Andrei Khodakov, Michael P. Brungs,   Synthesis of Mo-W carbide via propane carburization of the precursor sulphide: kinetics analysis. [Article] Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology , 79 ( ) : 286-290, 2004

  16. Y. J. Lee, Nguyen, T.H., A. Khodakhov and Adesina, A.A.,   Physicochemical attributes of oxide supported-Mo2N catalysts synthesized via sulphide nitridation. [Article] Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 211 (1-2) : 191-197, 2004

  17. Zhang, C.M, Adesina, A.A., and Wainwright, M.S,   Isobutene hydration in a counter-current flow fixed bed reactor. [Article] Chemical Engineering Processing, 43 (4) : 533-539, 2004

  18. Hardiman, K.M., Cooper, C. and Adesina, A. A.,   A multivariate analysis of the role of preparation conditions on the intrinsic properties of Co-Ni/Al2O3 steam reforming catalyst. [Article] Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, 43 () : 6006-6013, 2004

  19. Pareek, V.K., Cox, S., Brungs, M.P., Young, B. and Adesina, A.A,   Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation of a pilot-scale annular bubble column photocatalytic reactor. [Article] Chemical Engineering Science, 58 (3-6) : 859-865, 2003

  20. Pareek, V.K., Brungs, M.P. and ADESINA, A.A,   Photocausticization of spent Bayer liquor: A pilot-scale study. [Article] Advanced Environmental Research, 7 (2) : 411-420, 2003

  21. Zhang, C.M., Adesina, A.A., Wainwright, M.S.,   Isobutene hydration over Amberlyst-15 in a slurry reactor. [Article] Chemical Engineering Processing, 42 ( ) : 984-991, 2003

  22. T. H. Nguyen, Y.J. Lee, E.M.T. Yue, A. Khodakov, M.P. Brungs and A.A. Adesina,   Development of novel supported MO2C catalysts: Carburization Kinetics and optimal conditions. [Conference Article] International Symposium on Applied Catalysis, Glasgow, United Kingdom., () : 16-18 July, 2003

  23. Praharso, ADESINA, A.A., Trimm, D.L. and Cant, N.W. ,   Supported Rh catalysts for the partial oxidation of iso-octane. [Article] Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 20 ( ) : 468-470, 2003

  24. Pareek V.K. , Adesina, A.A.,   Analysis of photocatalytically reactive systems: Kinetic modelling and reactor design via computational fluid dynamics”, in Handbook of Photochemistry and Photobiology, eds. Nalwa, H.S., American Scientific Publishers, Stevenson Ranch, California, USA . [Book Chapter] Handbook of Photochemistry and Photobiology, eds. Nalwa, American Scientific Publishers, Stevenson Ranch, Clifornia USA (vol. 1) : 345-412, 2003

  25. Phiong, H.-S., Lucien, F.P. and Adesina, A.A.,   Three-phase catalytic hydrogenation of alpha-methylstyrene in supercritical carbon dioxide. [Article] Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 25 (2) : 155-164, 2003

  26. Yuni K. Krisnandi, Peter D. Southon, Adesina, A.A. and Russell F. Howe,   ETS-10 as a photocatalyst. [Article] International Journal of Photoenergy, 5 (3) : 131-140, 2003

  27. Pareek, V.K., Adesina, A.A and Brungs, M. P.,   A new simplified model for light scattering in multiphase photoreactors. [Article] Industrial and Engineering Chemstry Research, 42 ( ) : 26-36, 2003

  28. Safinski, T, Adesina, A.A., and Young, B.,   Parametric study of a novel basket-impeller column. [Article] Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 81 ( ) : 574-580, 2003

  29. T. H. Nguyen, . J. Lee, E. M. T. Yue, A. Khodakov, M. P. Brungs, A. A. Adesina,   Development of novel supported Mo2C catalysts: Carburization Kinetics and optimal conditions. [Conference Article] Catalysis in Applications, ( ) : 240-246, 2003

  30. T. H. Nguyen, A. A. Adesina, E. M. T. Yue, Y. J. Lee, A. Khodakov, and M. P. Brungs,   Synthesis of bimetallic Mo-W carbide from its sulphide precursor via propane carburization: statistical correlation of the physicochemical properties with preparation conditions. [Article] Catalysis Communications , 4 ( ) : 353-359, 2003

  31. T. H. Nguyen, M. P. Brungs, A. Khodakov and A. A. Adesina,   as. [Conference Article] 31st Annual Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference, ( ) : 29th – 1st October, 2003

  32. Pareek, V.K., Adesina, A.A., and Srivastava, V.K.,   Modeling of absorption of NO2 with chemical reaction in a falling raindrop. [Article] Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 20 ( ) : 328-333, 2003

  33. Phiong, H.-S, Lucien, F.P. and Adesina, A.A.,   Three-phase catalytic hydrogenation of ?-methylstyrene in supercritical carbon dioxide. [Article] Journal of Super Critical Fluids, 25 (2) : 155-164, 2003

  34. Usman, K, Adesina, A.A. Lucien, F.P. and Waite, T.D,   Kinetics of the autoxidation of sodium dodecyl sulfate catalyzed by alumina-supported Co-Zn composite. [Article] Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research, 40 () : 5095-5101, 2001

  35. Lea, J., Adesina, A.A.,   Oxidative degradation of 4-nitrophenol in UV-illuminated titania suspension. [Article] Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 76 () : 803-810, 2001

  36. Opoku-Gyamfi, K., Adesina, A. A.,   Force Composition Cycling of a Novel Thermally Self-Sustaining Fluidised-bed Reactor for Methane Reforming. [Article] Chemical Engineering Science, 54 (13-14) : 2575-2583, 1999 July

  37. Cao, D., Adesina, A. A.,   Fluidised Bed Reactor Studies of H2S Decomposition over Supported Bimetallic Ru Catalysts. [Article] Catalysis Today, 49 (1-3) : 23-31, 1999 February

  38. Opoku-Gyamfi, K., Adesina, A. A.,   Kinetic Studies of CH4 Oxidation over Pi-NiO/Delta-Al2O3 in a Fluidised Bed Reactor. [Article] Applied Catalysis A - General, 180 (1-2) : 112-122, 1999 April

  39. Lea J., A. A. Adesina,   Continuous Flow Bubble Column Reactor for the Photocatalytic Causticisation of Sodium Oxalate. [Article] Chemical Engineering Science, 54 (13) : 2209-2216, 1999

  40. Lea, J., Adesina, A. A.,   The Photo-Oxidative Degradation of Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate in Aerated Aqueous TiO2 Suspension. [Article] Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A - Chemistry, 118 (2) : 111-122, 1998 Oct

  41. Adesina, A. A., Cant, N. W., Saberimoghaddam, A., Szeto C. H. L., Trimm, D. L.,   Structural Effects in Oxidative Dehydrogenation of Hydrocarbons Over a Vandia-Molybdena-Niobia Catalyst. [Article] Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 72 (1) : 19-22, 1998 May

  42. Opoku-Gyamfi, K., Tafreshi, Z. M., Adesina, A. A.,   Activities of Delta-Al2O3-Supported Bimetallic Pt-NiO and Co-NiO Catalysts for Methane Autoreforming - Oxidation Studies. [Article] Reaction Kinetics & Catalysis Letters, 64 (2) : 229-238, 1998 Jul

  43. Bangun, J., Adesina, A. A.,   The Photodegradation Kinetics of Aqueous Sodium Oxalate Solution using TiO2 Catalyst. [Article] Applied Catalysis A - General, 175 (1-2) : 221-235, 1998 Dec

  44. Gwuanza, M., Adesina, A. A.,   The Performance of a Ru-Mo Sulfide Catalyst for H2S Decomposition. [Article] Reaction Kinetics & Catalysis Letters, 62 (1) : 55-62, 1997 Sept

  45. Chen, H., Adesina, A. A.,   Design of a Multimetallic Catalyst System for Hydrocarbon Synthesis - A Statistical Optimisation Procedure. [Article] Applied Catalysis A - General, 162 (1-2) : 47-56, 1997 Nov

  46. Wang, H., Adesina, A. A.,   Photocatalytic Causticization of Sodium Oxalate using Commercial TiO2 Particles. [Article] Applied Catalysis B - Environmental, 14 (3-4) : 241-247, 1997 Dec

  47. Ma, L., Jiang, C., Adesina, A. A., Trimm, D. L., Wainwright, M. S.,   Simulation Studies of Autothermal Reactor System for H2 Production. [Article] Chemical Engineering Journal & The Biochemical Engineering Journal, 62 (2) : 103-111, 1996 May

  48. Adesina, A. A., ,   Hydrocarbon Synthesis via Fischer-Tropsch Reaction - Travails & Triumphs. [Review] Applied Catalysis A - General, 138 (2) : 345-267, 1996 May

  49. Moffat, S. C. , Adesina, A. A.,   The Dissociation Kinetics of H2S over an Alumina Supported Co-Mo Sulphide Catlayst. [Article] Catalysis Letters, 37 (3-4) : 167-172, 1996

  50. Meeyoo, V. , Adesina, A. A., Foulds, G.,   The Kinetics of H2S Decomposition over Precipitated Cobalt Sulphide Catalyst. [Article] Chemical Engineering Communications, 144 () : 1-17, 1996

  51. Adesina, A. A., Meeyoo, V., Foulds, G.,   Thermolysis of Hydrogen Sulphide in an Open Tubular Reactor. [Article] International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 20 (10) : 777-783, 1995 Oct

  52. Chow, Y. S., Shia, H. S., Adesina, A. A., Rogers, P. L.,   A Kinetic Model for the Deactivation of Pyruvate Decarboxylase (PDC) by Benzaldehyde. [Article] Biotechnology Letters, 17 (11) : 1201-1206, 1995 Nov

  53. Meeyoo, V. , Adesina, A. A., Foulds, G.,   The Dissociation Kinetics of H2S Decomposition Activity of Supported MoS2 Catalysts Prepared via PFHS Method. [Article] Reaction Kinetics & Catalysis Letters, 56 (2) : 231-240, 1995 Nov

  54. Chen, H., Adesina, A. A.,   Improved Alkene Selectivity in Carbon Monoxide Hydrogenation over Silica Supported Cobalt-Molybdenum Catalyst. [Article] Applied Catalysis A - General, 112 (2) : 87-103, 1994 May

  55. Adesina, A. A., Hudgins, R. R., Silveston, P. L.,   Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Under Periodic Operation. [Article] Catalysis Today, 25 (2) : 127-144, 1985 Aug

  56. Chen, H., Adesina, A. A.,   Kinetic Modelling of Methanation Reaction over a Co-Mo/SiO Catalyst. [Article] Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 60 () : ,

  57. T. H. Nguyen, Y. J. Lee, M. P. Brungs and A. A. Adesina,   Effect of Support on Homogeneously Precipitated Molybdenum – Tungsten Carbide Catalyst. [Conference Poster] 13th International Congress on Catalysis, ( ) : 11 to 16th July 2004,