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CITATION IN THE WORLD’S TOP 2% SCIENTISTS RANKING BY STANFORD UNIVERSITY (USA)

Stanford University publishes the World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking and Clarivate Analytics publishes the Highly Cited Researchers list. For the third consecutive year (2021-2023), Professor Ange Nzihou was named in the world’s top 2% most widely cited scientists list. https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw

 

 

Articles 2024

  • Bose, B. A.; Nzihou, A.; Thangadurai, D.; Saha, A.; Kalarikkal, N. “BiOBr-rice husk carbon composite for antibiotic degradation.” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 177 (July 2024): 108366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108366
  • Mohanty, A.; Vivekanandhan, S.; Das, O.; Romero Millán, L.; Klinghoffer, N.; Nzihou, A.; Manjusri, M. “Biocarbon Materials for Composites, Energy and Environment.” Nature Reviews Methods Primers 4 (March 2014): 19. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43586-024-00297-4
  • Graul, T.; Gonzalez Martinez, M.; Nzihou, A. “Nickel and Iron-Doped Biocarbon Catalysts for Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction.” ChemCatChem, e202301398 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202301398
  • Elsaddik, M.; Nzihou, A.; Delmas, G. H.; Delmas, M. « Renewable and high-purity hydrogen from lignocellulosic biomass in a biorefinery approach.” Scientific Reports 14 (January 2023): 150. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50611-5
  • Li, J.; Zeng, K.; Zhong, D.; Chen, X.; Nzihou, A.; Yang, H.; Chen, H.. “Algae pyrolysis in alkaline molten salt: Products transformation.” Fuel 358 (February 2024): 129868. https://doi-org.gorgone.univ-toulouse.fr/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129868

Articles 2023

  • Alias, B.K; Peter, S.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A.; Maria, H. J.; Thomas, S. “Cellulose Nanofiber aerogel as a potential receiver layer for solar application: A review.” Materials Today Sustainability.  (August 2023): 100510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100510 
  • Liu, H.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A.; Eskicioglu, C. “Phosphorus extracted municipal sludge-derived hydrochar as a potential solid fuel: Effects of acidic leaching and combustion mechanism.” Chemical Engineering Journal 473 (October 2023): 145191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.145191
  • Beguerie, T.; Weiss-Hortala, E.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A. “The mechanisms of calcium-catalyzed graphenization of cellulose and lignin biochars uncovered. » Scientific Reports (July 2023): 11390. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38433-x
  • Li, J.; Peng, J.; Zeng, K.; Zhong, D.; Xu, K.; Vladimirovich, V. S.; Nzihou, A.; Yang, H.; Chen, H. “Solar pyrolysis of algae in molten salt for capacitive carbon preparation”. Journal of Cleaner Production 406 (June 2023): 136898. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136898
  • Li, J.; Zeng, K.; Zhong, D.; Flamant, G.; Nzihou, A.; Yang, H.; White, C. E.; Chen, H.. “Solar pyrolysis of algae in molten NaOH-Na2CO3 for hydrogen production”. Environmental Science & Technology 57 (16) (April 2023): 6485–6493. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c01325
  • Liu, H.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A.; Eskicioglu, C. “Phosphorus recovery from municipal sludge-derived hydrochar: Insights into leaching mechanisms and hydroxyapatite synthesis.” Water Research 241 (May 2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.120138
  • Sane, A. R.; Pham Minh, D.; Semlal, N.; Boulif, R.; Toussaint, C.; Germeau, A.; Nzihou, A. “Clay/phosphate-based ceramic materials for thermal energy storage – Part I: Effect of synthetic phosphate content on microstructure, thermo-physical and thermo-mechanical properties.” Open Ceramics 14, (June 2023): 100346. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2023.100346.
  • Munnie Maiga, P.; Dodoo‑Arhin, D.; Andoh, B.; Boamah, R.; Boamah; E.; Yayra Agbley, E.; Agyei‑Tuffour, B.; Commey, M.; Nangah Mankaa, R.; Mahu, E.; Afful‑Dadzie, A.; Dankyira Ofori, B.; Nzihou, . “Low density polyethylene sachets waste: Fuel conversion, characterization and life cycle analysis.” MRS Advances (April 2023). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43580-023-00571-9
  • Elsaddik, M.; Nzihou, A.; Delmas, G.-H.; Martínez González, M.; Pham Minh, D.; Delmas, M. “Green hydrogen from biomass towards integrated biorefinery.” Process industry informer 19, n°1 (March 2023): 30-33. https://magazine.processindustryinformer.com/books/ugtw/#p=31.
  • Gonzalez Martinez, M.; Elsaddik, M.; Nzihou, A. “Monitoring, analysis, and quantification of hydrogen from biomass and biowaste: A review.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Accepted March 2023)
  • Elsaddik, M.; Nzihou, A.; Delmas, M.; Delmas, G.-H. “Steam gasification of extracted cellulose char: insights on experimental and kinetic study with a focus on the role of Silicon.” Energy (February 2023): 126997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.126997.
  • Romero Millán, L.; Ghogia, A.; White, C.; Nzihou, A. « Iron Nanoparticles to Catalyze Graphitization of Cellulose For Energy Storage Applications ». ACS Applied Nano Materials 6, n°5 (February 2023): 3549–3559. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.2c05312
  • Ndong, A.; Cutard, T.; Nzihou, A.; Piotte, M.; Cadot, J.C.; Pham Minh, D. “Dynamic characterization approach for the investigation of microstructural changes in clay-based materials during firing.” Open ceramics 13 (March 2023): 100326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2022.100326.
  • Peng, J.; Li, J.; Zhong, D.; Zeng, K.; Xu, K.; Gao, J.; Nzihou, A.; Zhang, X.; Yang, H.; Chen, H. “Transformation of nitrogen during solar pyrolysis of algae in molten salt”. Fuel Processing Technology 242 (January 2023): 107664. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2023.107664.

Articles 2022

  • Beguerie, T.; Weiss-Hortala, E.; Nzihou, A. « Calcium as an innovative and effective catalyst for the synthesis of graphene-like materials from cellulose. » Scientific Reports (December 2022): 21492. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-25943-3.
  • Liu, H.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A.; Eskicioglu, C. “Incorporating hydrothermal liquefaction into wastewater treatment – Part II: Characterization, environmental impacts, and potential applications of hydrochar.” Journal of Cleaner Production 383 (November 2022): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135398.
  • Ghogia, A. C.; Romero Millán, L. M.; White, C. E.; Nzihou; A. “Synthesis and Growth of Green graphene from Biochar Revealed by Magnetic Properties of Iron Catalyst.” ChemSusChem (Accepted in November 2022) https://doi.org/1002/cssc.202201864.
  • Liu, Huan; A. B., I.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A.; Eskicioglu, C. “Incorporating hydrothermal liquefaction into wastewater treatment – Part I: Process optimization for energy recovery and evaluation of product distribution.” Chemical Engineering Journal 449 (December 2022): 137838. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.137838.
  • Qiu, Y.; Zhong, D.; Zeng, K.; Li, J.; Flamant, G.; Nzihou, A.; Yang, H.; Chen, H. “Identifying at molecular scalethe pyrolysis heavy components from two lignin monomers.” Fuel 328 (November 2022): 125333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125333.
  • Tang, Y.; Dong, J.; Zhao, Y.; Li, G.; Chi, Y.; Weiss-Hortala, E.; Nzihou, A.; Luo, G.; Ye, C. « Hydrogen-rich and clean fuel gas production from co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastics blends with CaO additive ». ACS Omega (October 2022). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c04279.
  • Igalavithana, A. D; Yuan, X.; Attanayake, C. P; Wang, S.; You, S.; Tsang, D.C W;  Nzihou, A.; Ok, Y. S. “Sustainable management of plastic wastes in COVID-19 pandemic: The biochar solution.” Environmental Research 212, Part E (September 2022): 113495. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113495.
  • Qiu, Y.; Zhong, D.; Zeng, K.; Li, J.; Flamant, G.; Nzihou, A.; Yang, H.; Chen, H. “Effects of cellulose-lignin interaction on the evolution of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil heavy components.” Fuel 323, no. 1 (September 2022): 124413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124413.
  • Peter, S.; Lyczko, N.; Gopakumar, D.; Maria, H.J.; Nzihou, A.; Thomas, S. “Nanocellulose and its Derivative Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications: A Review.” Journal of Materials Science 57, (March 2022): 6835–6880. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10853-022-07070-6.
  • Phan, T. S.; Pham Minh, D.; Espitalier, F.; Nzihou, A.; Grouset, D. “Hydrogen production from biogas: Process optimization using ASPEN Plus®”. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Available 47, no. 100 (December 2022): 42027-42039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.01.100.
  • Azeko, S. T.; Kwesi Arthur, E.; Pham Minh, D.; Lyczko, N.; Nzihou, A.; Oluwole Soboyejo, Wi. “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Sustainable Composite Building Materials Produced by the Reprocessing of Low Density Polyethylene, Bio-Char, Calcium Phosphate and Phosphogypsum Wastes.” Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 34, no. 2 (February 2022): 04021457. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/%28ASCE%29MT.1943-5533.0004021.
  • Mubari, P. K.; Beguerie, T.; Monthioux, M.; Weiss-Hortala, E.; Nzihou, A.; Puech, P. “The X-ray, Raman and TEM Signatures of Cellulose-Derived Carbons Explained.” Journal of Carbon Research 8, no. 4 (January 2022): 1-19. https://doi.org/10.3390/c8010004.
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Books

  • Book title “Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications”.  Co-editors: Thangadurai T. Daniel, Nandhakumar Manjubaashini, Thomas Sabu, Nzihou Ange, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, November 2022.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9783527838554.
  • Book title “Handbook on characterization of biomass, biowaste and related by-products”,
    Editor: Nzihou Ange. Springer Editions. February 2020. https:// doi.org//10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8)
  • Book title “Re-Use and Recycling of Materials – Solid Waste Management and Water Treatment”.
    Co-editors: Jibin K. P. (India), Nandakumar Kalarikkal (India), Sabu Thomas (India), Ange Nzihou (France), River Publishers Series in Chemical, Environmental, and Energy Engineering, Electronic, April 2019. https://www.riverpublishers.com/book_details.php?book_id=699

Book chapters

  • A. Nizam, D. A. Gopakumar, Y.B. Pottathara, D. Pasquini, A. Nzihou, S. Thomas. Chapter 2 – Nanocellulose-based composites: fundamentals and applications in electronics. In: Nanocellulose Based Composites for Electronics. A volume in Micro and Nano Technologies, pp 15-29, Elsevier, (https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822350-5.00002-3), 2020
  • Ephraim, P. Arlabosse, A. Nzihou, D.Pham Minh, P. Sharrock. Biomass Categories. In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 1-29. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_1), 2020
  • Pham Minh, P. Accart, C.Boachon, R. Calvet, A. Chesnaud, S. Del Confetto, J-L. Dirion, J. Dong, A. Ephraim, L. Haurie, N. Lyczko, R. Munirathinam, A. Nzihou, S. Patry, C. Rolland, L. M. Romero Millán, L. Roques, A. R. Sane, R. Sani, E. Weiss-Hortala, C. E. White. Generic and Advanced Characterization Techniques. In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 31-497. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_2), 2020
  • J. Castaldi, Y. Chi, S. Ciuta, J. Dong, P. He, N. Lyczko, A. Nzihou, F. Wang. Municipal Solid Waste. In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 31-497. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_6), 2020
  • Gopakumar, N. Lyczko, H. J. Maria, A. Nzihou, S. Thomas. Extraction and Characterization of Nanomaterials from Agrowaste. In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 841-897. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_7), 2020
  • Arlabosse, A. Nzihou, S. Oakley, M. Sauceau, C. Tribout, F. Wang, Y. Zhao. Sludge. Sludge. In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 939-1083. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_9), 2020
  • Ephraim, R. Munirathinam, A. Nzihou, D. Pham Minh, Y. Richardson. In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 1113-1171. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_11), 2020
  • Weiss-Hortala, A. Chesnaud, L. Haurie, N. Lyczko, R. Munirathinam, A. Nzihou, S. Patry, D. Pham Minh, C.E. White. Solid Residues (Biochar, Bottom Ash, Fly Ash, …). In: Nzihou, A. (Ed) Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products, pp 1307-1380. Springer, Heidelberg (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35020-8_15), 2020
  • A. Gopakumar, S. Thomas, F.A.T. Owolabi, S. Thomas, A. Nzihou, S. Rizal, H.P.S. Abdul Khalil, Nanocellulose Based Aerogels for Varying Engineering Applications in Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, 2019 (https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.10549-1)
  • Pham Minh, T. Ji Siang, D-V. N. Vo, T. S. Phan, C. Ridart, A. Nzihou, D. Grouset. Chapter 4 – Hydrogen Production from Biogas Reforming: An Overview of Steam Reforming, Dry Reforming, Dual Reforming, and Tri-Reforming of Methane in Hydrogen Supply Chains Design, Deployment and Operation, 111-166, 2018.

Patents :

  • Elsaddik, M.; Nzihou, A.; Delmas, G.-H.; Delmas, M. “Lignocellulose biomass extract, and method for obtaining a green synthesis gas. ” Deposit number: FR2206388, Publication number : WO/2024/002953 (Publication date : 04.01.2024)
  • Boulif, R.; Dhiba, D.; Semlal, N.; Germeau, A.; Toussaint, C.; Nzihou, A.; Pham Minh, D.; Sane, A. R. “Method for producing a ceramic material for thermal energy storage.” Patent Number: EP3759060A1 (Publication Date: 2021-01-06); US20200407616A1 (Publication Date: 2020-12-31); MA52425A (Publication Date: 2021-01-06); FR3078533A1 (Publication Date: 2019-09-06); WO2019166741A1 (Publication Date: 2019-09-0).
    Status: Scaled up at pilot scale to be deployed in Morroco and Belgium by our partners OCP and Prayon groups in 2023
  • Ephraïm, A.; Pham Minh, D.; Nzihou, A.; Sharrock, P.; Lebonnois, D. “ Device for cleaning a gas for on-line analysis.” Patent Number: EP3658255A (Publication Date: 2020-06-03); WO2019020698A1 (Publication Date: 2019-01-31); FR3069453A1 (Publication Date: 2019-02-01).
    Status: Scaled up at commercial scale. In operation in number of plants of SUEZ Group since 2020
  • Nzihou, A.; Pham Minh, D.; Sharrock, P.. “ Phosphate-based materials in thermal-energy storage systems. ” Patent Number: EP3155063B1 (Publication Date: 2020-09-16); Patent Number: FR3022333B1 (Publication Date: 2020-01-03).
  • Tahon, C.; Depelsenaire, G.; Sharrock, P.; Nzihou, A. “Process for treating substances contaminated by heavy metals.” Patent Number: US8246836B2, Publication Date: 2012-08-21.
    Status: Scaled up at commercial scale by Solvay Group since 2015. In operation in France, Italy, Germany, China, and USA
  • Derie, R.; Depelsenaire, G.; Nzihou, A. “ Sludge treatment method.” Patent Number: CA2501960C, Publication Date: 2012-03-20.