Dr. Paul Madus Ejikeme
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Dr. Paul Madus Ejikeme

Professor
University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Industrial Chemistry
62%
Chemical Biology
90%
Quality Control of Drugs
75%
Renewable Energy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Nkele, A.C., K.C. Ugochi, C.N. Assumpta, D. Obi and O. Daniel et al., 2019. Role of metallic dopants on the properties of copper (1) iodide nanopod-like structures. Vac., 161: 306-313.
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  2. Nwankwo, M.C., A.C. Nwanya, A. Agbogu, A.B.C. Ekwealor and P.M. Ejikeme et al., 2018. Electrochemical supercapacitive properties of SILAR-Deposited Mn3O4 electrodes. Vac., 158: 206-214.
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  3. Ezealigo, B.N., A.C. Nwanya, S. Ezugwu, S. Offiah and D. Obi et al., 2018. Method to control the optical properties: Band gap energy of mixed halide Organolead perovskites. Arabian J. Chem., 10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.09.002.
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  4. Menkiti, M.C., C.M. Agu, P.M. Ejikeme and O.E. Onyelucheya, 2017. Chemically improved Terminalia catappa L. oil: A possible renewable substitute for conventional mineral transformer oil. J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 5: 1107-1118.
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  5. Makgopa, K., P.M. Ejikeme, K. Raju and K.I. Ozoemena, 2017. High-performance mn3o4/onion-like carbon (Olc) nanohybrid pseudocapacitor: Unravelling the Intrinsic Properties of olc against other carbon supports. Carbon, 117: 20-32.
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  6. Okpareke O.C., P.M. Ejikeme and J.C. Igwe, 2016. Kinetics and equilibrium studies of pb2+, zn2+ and cd2+ adsorption onto activated carbon from breadnut seed shell. Asian J. Chem., 28: 2131-2138.
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  7. Makgopa, K., P.M. Ejikeme and K.I. Ozoemena, 2016. Graphene oxide-modified nickel (II) tetra-aminophthalocyanine nanocomposites for high-power symmetric pseudocapacitor. Electrochimica, Acta., 212: 876-882.
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  8. Ejikeme, P.M., K. Makgopa, K. Raju and K.I. Ozoemena, 2016. Promotional effects of nanodiamond-derived onion-like carbons on the electrocatalytic properties of pd-mno2 for the oxidation of glycerol in alkaline medium. Chem. Electro. Chem., 3: 2243-2251.
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  9. Pillay, S., J. Pillay, P.M. Ejikeme, K. Makgopa and K.I. Ozoemena, 2015. Nanostructured cobalt (II) tetracarboxyphthalocyanine complex supported within the MWCNT frameworks: Electron transport and charge storage capabilities. Electroanalysis, 27: 1707-1718.
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  10. Menkiti, M.C., P.M. Ejikeme, O.D. Onukwuli, M.C. Aneke, V.I. Ugonabo and N.U. Menkiti, 2015. Adsorptive treatment of brewery waste water using activated carbon prepared from Afzelia africana wood sawdust. J. Chin. Adv. Mater. Soc., 3: 231-255.
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  11. Makgopa, K., P.M. Ejikeme, C.J. Jafta, K. Raju, M. Zeiger, V. Presser and K.I. Ozoemena, 2015. A high-rate aqueous symmetric pseudocapacitor based on highly graphitized onion-like carbon/birnessite-type manganese oxide nanohybrids. R. Soc. Chem. Sect., 3: 3480-3490.
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  12. Makgopa, K., M.E. Paul and I.O. Kenneth, 2015. Nanostructured Manganese Oxides in Supercapacitors. In: Nanomaterials in Advanced Batteries and Supercapacitors. K.I. Ozoemena and S. Chen (Eds). Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-319-26082-2 pp: 345-376.
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  13. Ejikeme, P.M., S.G. Umana, M.C. Menkiti and O.D. Onukwuli, 2015. Inhibition of mild steel and aluminium corrosion in 1M H2SO4 by leaves extractof african breadfruit. Int. J. Mater. Chem., 5: 14-23.
  14. Ejikeme, P.M., M. Katlego and I.O. Kenneth, 2015. Effects of Catalyst-Support Materials on the Performance of Fuel Cells. In: Nanomaterials for Fuel Cell Catalysis. S. Chen and K.I. Ozoemena, (Eds.) Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-319-26249-9 pp: 517-550.
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  15. Ejikeme, P.M., A.I. Okoye, M.C. Menkiti and O.D. Onukwuli, 2015. Activated carbons from Gambeya albida and Telfairia occidentalis seed shells: Effect of activating agent on the removal of pb(ii) ions from aqueous solutions Chem. Sci. Trans., 4: 768-780.
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  16. Asegbeloyin, J.N., P.M. Ejikeme, L.O. Olasunkanmi, A.S. Adekunle and E.E. Ebenso, 2015. A novel schiff base of 3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-(2H) pyran-2-one and 2,2'-(ethylenedioxy) diethylamine as potential corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acidic medium. Materials, 8: 2918-2934.
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  17. Nwanya, C.A., C.J. Jafta, P.M. Ejikeme, P.E. Ugwuoke and M.V. Reddy et al., 2014. Electrochromic and electrochemical capacitive properties of tungsten oxide and its polyaniline nanocomposite films obtained by chemical bath deposition method. Electrochim. Acta., 128: 218-225.
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  18. Lateef, F.A., O.D. Onukwuli, U.C. Okoro, P.M. Ejikeme and P. Jere, 2014. Some physical properties and oxidative stability of biodiesel produced from oil seed crops. Korean J. Chem. Eng., 31: 725-731.
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  19. Ezema F.I. and P.M. Ejikeme, 2014. Climate Change and the Physical Sciences In: Multidisciplinary Issues and Perspectives O. Nicholas, Grand Heritage Global Communications, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-978-53249-2-1 pp: 291-314.
  20. Ejikeme, P.M., S.G. Umana, M.C. Menkiti, I.J. Alinnor and O.D. Onukwuli, 2014. Corrosion inhibition and adsorption characteristics of Jatropha curcas leaves extract on aluminium in 1M HCl. Am. J. Mater. Sci., 4: 194-201.
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  21. Menkiti, M.C., M.C. Aneke, P.M. Ejikeme, O.D. Onukwuli and N.U. Menkiti, 2013. Adsorptive treatment of brewery effluent using activated Chrysophyllum albidium seed shell carbon. SpringerPlus, 10.1186/2193-1801-3-213.
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  22. Ejikeme, P.M., I.D. Anyaogu, C.A.C. Egbuonu and V.C. Eze, 2013. Pig fat (Lard) derivatives as alternative diesel fuel in compression ignition engines. J. Pet. Technol. Alternat. Fuels, 4: 7-11.
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  23. Cemaluk, E.A.C., E.P. Madus, L.U.S. Ezeanyika and O. Obidoa, 2013. Combined oral arginine and monosodium glutamate exposure induces adverse response on the prostate function and testis histology of rats. Br. J. Pharm. Res., 3: 247-258.
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  24. Anyanwu, C.N., C.C. Mbajiorgu, C.N. Ibeto and P.M. Ejikeme, 2013. Effect of reaction temperature and time on neem methyl ester yield in a batch reactor. Energy Convers. Manage., 74: 81-87.
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  25. Nwanya, A.C., P.E. Ugwuoke, P.M. Ejikeme, O.U Oparaku and F.I. Ezema, 2012. Jathropha curcas and Citrus aurantium leaves dye extract for use in dye sensitized solar cell with TiO2 films. Int. J. Electrochem. Sci., 7: 11219-11235.
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  26. Eze, V.C., P.M. Ejikeme and O.D. Onukwuli, 2012. Rheological and some fuel properties of fatty acid methyl esters of the oils of palm, palm kernel and groundnut. Adv. Mater. Res., 367: 343-352.
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  27. Ejikeme, P.M., S.G. Umana and O.D. Onukwuli, 2012. Corrosion inhibition of aluminium by Treculia Africana leaves extract in acid medium. Port. Electrochim. Acta, 30: 317-328.
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  28. Alinnor, I.J. and P.M. Ejikeme, 2012. Corrosion inhibition of aluminium in acidic medium by different extracts of Ocimum gratissimum. Amer. Chem. Sci. J., 2: 122-135.
  29. Ageh, J.T., P.M. Ejikeme and J.A. Ibemesi, 2012. Temperature effects on iodine catalysed dimerization of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) seed oil. Int. J. Phys. Scis., 7: 2287-2293.
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  30. Ukoha, P.O., E.A.C. Cemaluk, O.L. Nnamdi and E.P. Madus, 2011. Tannins and other phytochemical of the Samanaea saman pods and their antimicrobial activities. Afr. J. Pure Appl. Chem., 5: 237-244.
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  31. Ofoefule, A.U., P.M. Ejikeme, C.N. Ibeto and T. Afuaku, 2011. Effect of chemical treatment and waste blending on biogas production from leaf litter of Kambala (Chlorophoral excels). Int. J. Phys. Sci., 6: 7811-7815.
  32. Obasi, N.L., M.P. Ejikeme and C.A.C. Egbuonu, 2011. Antimicrobial and phytochemical activity of methanolic extract and its fractions of Jatropha curcas Linn. (Eurphorbiaceae) stem bark. Afr. J. Pure Applied Chem., 5: 92-96.
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  33. Nwanya, A.C., F.I. Ezema and P.M. Ejikeme, 2011. Dyed sensitized solar cells: A technically and economically alternative concept to p-n junction photovoltaic devices. Int. J. Phys. Sci., 6: 5190-5201.
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  34. Ejikeme,P.M., A.C.C. Egbuonu and I.D. Anyaogu, 2011. Fatty acid methyl esters of melon seed oil: Characterization for potential fuel applications. Leonardo J. Sci., 18: 75-84.
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  35. Ejikeme, P.M., O.C. Okpareke, I.D. Anyaogu and C.C. Nwogu, 2011. Adsorptive removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions with activated carbon from agricultural waste material: Irvingia gabonensis seed shell. Nat. Prod. Indian J., 7: 91-96.
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  36. Ejikeme, P.M., A.I. Okoye and O.D. Onukwuli, 2011. Kinetics and isotherm studies of cu2+ and pb2+ ions removal from simulated waste water by Gambeya albida seed shell activated carbon. Afr. Rev. Phys., 6: 143-152.
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  37. Ukoha, P.O., P.M. Ejikeme and C.C. Maju, 2010. Tannins from the husks of anacardium occidentale and arachis hypogea kernel: Characterization and potential applications. J. Am. Leather Chemists Asso., 105: 242-249.
  38. Okpareke, O.C., I.I. Agha and P.M. Ejikeme, 2010. Removal of Cu(II), Cd (II) and Hg(II) ions from simulated wastewater by brachystagea eurycoma seed pods: Intraparticulate diffusivity and sorption studies. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 35: 94-98.
  39. Okoye, A.I., P.M. Ejikeme and O.D. Onukwali, 2010. Lead removal from wastewater using fluted pumpkin seed shell activated carbon: Adsorption modeling and Kinetics. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Tech., 7: 793-800.
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  40. Obasi, N.L., A.C.C. Egbuonu, P.O. Ukoha and P.M. Ejikeme, 2010. Comparative phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of some solvent extracts of Samanea saman (fabaceae or mimosaceae) pods. Afr. J. Pure Applied Chem., 4: 206-212.
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  41. Ezugwu, S.C., P.U. Asogwa, F.I. Ezema and P.M. Ejikeme, 2010. Structural and optical characterization of PVP-capped lead oxide nanocrystalline thin films. J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater., 12: 1765-1771.
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  42. Ejikeme, P.M., L.N. Obasi and A.C.C. Egbuonu, 2010. Physicochemical and toxicological studies on Afzelia africana seed and oil. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 1959-1963.
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  43. Ejikeme, P.M., I.D. Anyaogu, C.L. Ejikeme, N.P. Nwafor, C.A.C. Egbuonu, K. Ukogu and J.A. Ibemesi, 2010. Catalysis in biodiesel production by transesterification processes-an insight. E-J. Chem., 7: 1120-1132.
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  44. Ejikeme, P.M., 2010. Decorative wood varnishes from limed-cashew nut shell liquid product. J. Physical Sci., 1: 35-42.
  45. Egbuonu, A.C.C., P.M. Ejikeme and L.N. Obasi, 2010. Monosodium glutamate: Potentials at inducing prostate pathologies in male Wistar rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 5950-5954.
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  46. Egbuonu, A.C.C., O. Obidoa, C.A. Ezeokonkwo, P.M. Ejikeme and L.U.S. Ezeanyika, 2010. Some biochemical effects of sub-acute oral administration of L-arginine on monosodium glutamate-fed Wistar albino rats 1: Body weight changes, serum cholesterol, creatinine, and sodium ion concentrations. Toxicol. Environ. Chem., 92: 1331-1337.
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  47. Egbuonu, A.C.C., L.U.S. Ezeanyika, P.M. Ejikeme and O. Obidoa, 2010. Histomorphologic alterations in the liver of male wistar rats treated with l-arginine glutamate and monosodium glutamate. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 4: 205-213.
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  48. Egbuonu, A.C.C., C.A. Ezeokonkwo, P.M. Ejikeme, O. Obidoa and L.U.S. Ezeanyika, 2010. Some biochemical effects of sub-acute oral administration of L-arginine on monosodium glutamate-fed wistar albino rats 2: Serum alkaline phosphatase, total acid phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase activities. Asian J. Biochem., 5: 89-95.
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  49. Cemaluk, E.A.C., E.P. Madus and O.L. Nnamdi, 2010. Influence of sub-chronic oral exposure to high monosodium glutamate on some serum markers of the renal functions in male Wistar rats. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 4: 225-228.
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  50. Anyaogu, I.D., P.M. Ejikeme and J.A. Ibemesi, 2010. Development of thixotropic coatings using dimerized soybean oil fatty acids: The case of polyamide of 1,2-phenylene diamine. J. Polym. Environ., 18: 104-115.
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  51. Egbuonu, A.C.C., O. Obidoa, C.A. Ezeokonkwo, L.U.S. Ezeanyika and P.M. Ejikeme, 2009. Hepatotoxic effects of low dose oral administration of monosodium glutamate in male albino rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 8: 3031-3035.
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  52. Egbuonu, A.C.C., O. Obidoa, C.A. Ezeokonkwo, L.U. Ezeanyika and P.M. Ejikeme, 2009. Low dose oral administration of monosodium glutamate in male albino rats may be nephroprotective. Bio-Research, 7: 470-473.
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  53. Ukoha, P.O., P.M. Ejikeme and C.C. Maju, 2008. Studies on the tannins of breadfruit (treculia africana) husks: Extraction and characterization. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 33: 152-156.
  54. Ejikeme, P.M., 2008. Investigation of the physicochemical properties of microcrystalline cellulose from agricultural wastes I: Orange mesocarp. Cellulose, 15: 141-147.
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  55. Ejikeme, P.M., 2008. Fuel properties of the derivatives of soybean oil. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 33: 145-149.
  56. Ejikeme, P.M. and A.E. Ochonogor, 2008. Adsorption kinetics of basic violet 1 removal by penthaclethra mycrophylla woody pods activated carbon. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 33: 132-137.
  57. Anyaogu, I.D. and P.M. Ejikeme, 2008. Dissolving pulp from corn husk via peroxyacetic acid delignification: The effects of process time and temperature. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 33: 94-99.
  58. Anyaogu, I.D. and P.M. Ejikeme, 2008. Comparative study on the use of bronsted and lewis acids as dextrinization catalysts for sorghum starch 1: HCl and FeCl3. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 33: 83-88.
  59. Ejikeme, P.M. and J.A. Ibemesi, 2007. New alkyd resin systems from blends of melon seed and soybean oils: The case of prntaerythritol as polyhydric alcohol. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 30: 184 -190.
  60. Ochonogor A.E. and P.M. Ejikeme, 2005. Adsorption potentials of cinnarium schweinfurthi nut shell activated carbon. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 30: 91-95.
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