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Melakuu Tesfaye

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Adama Science and Technology University

Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removalbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesEnvironmental remediation with nanomaterialsPolymer crystallization and propertiesNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Melakuu Tesfaye works in Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, Environmental remediation with nanomaterials, Polymer crystallization and properties, Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging. Recorded institutional associations include Adama Science and Technology University.

30Publications
442Citations
9H-index

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Selected research works

Up to 100 highly cited works; DOI links open the original research. Counts reflect the collected record, not real-time citation totals.

  1. RETRACTED: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Vernonia amygdalina plant extract and its antimicrobial activities

    2023 · 126 citations

  2. A comprehensive review on nitrate and phosphate removal and recovery from aqueous solutions by adsorption

    2021 · 73 citations

  3. Nanosilk-Grafted Poly(lactic acid) Films: Influence of Cross-Linking on Rheology and Thermal Stability

    2017 · 51 citations

  4. Recycling of poly (lactic acid)/silk based bionanocomposites films and its influence on thermal stability, crystallization kinetics, solution and melt rheology

    2017 · 42 citations

  5. Silk nanocrystals stabilized melt extruded poly (lactic acid) nanocomposite films: Effect of recycling on thermal degradation kinetics and optimization studies

    2016 · 34 citations

  6. Microwave assisted synthesis of biodiesel from soybean oil: Effect of poly (lactic acid)-oligomer on cold flow properties, IC engine performance and emission characteristics

    2015 · 33 citations

  7. Simultaneous nitrate and phosphate abatement using calcium silicate hydrate adsorbent: Fixed bed column adsorption study

    2022 · 30 citations

  8. Trends on barrier characteristics improvement of emerging biopolymeric composite films using nanoparticles - A review

    2024 · 16 citations

  9. A study on the effects of silver/zinc oxide nanocomposite dispersed modified elastin-collagen matrix on crystallization, thermal and antimicrobial properties of poly (lactic acid) films

    2025 · 10 citations

  10. Effects of modified elastin-collagen matrix on the thermal and mechanical properties of Poly (lactic acid)

    2023 · 8 citations

  11. Phosphate abatement using calcium silicate hydrate synthesized from alum factory solid waste residue

    2021 · 6 citations

  12. THE REMOVAL OF COLOUR FROM SYNTHETIC TEXTILE DYE EFFLUENT USING CELLULOSE ACETATE REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE

    2012 · 4 citations

  13. A fixed-bed column study of solid waste-based calcium silicate hydrate for the phosphate removal

    2022 · 3 citations

  14. Lactic acid oligomer grafted gum acacia encapsulated controlled release nitrogen fertilizer for crops improvements and greener soil sustainability

    2025 · 3 citations

  15. Effects of Modified Elastin-Collagen Matrix on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid)

    2023 · 2 citations

  16. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Vernonia Amygdalina Plant Extract: Effect of Different Parameters on Synthesis and its Antimicrobial Activities

    2023 · 1 citations

  17. 絹ナノ結晶安定化溶融押出されたポリ(乳酸)ナノ複合材料膜:熱分解速度と最適化研究に及ぼすリサイクルの影響【Powered by NICT】

    2016 · 0 citations

  18. 11. Trends on end-of-life options, including recycling, reusing and composting of waste food packages

    2020 · 0 citations

  19. In-Situ Oligomerization of Lactic Acid with in Broiler Skin Extracted Elastin/Collagen Matrix for the Efficacy of Ointment Base

    2021 · 0 citations

  20. Lactic Acid Oligomer Grafted Gum Acacia Encapsulated Controlled Release Nitrogen Fertilizer for Crops Improvements and Greener Soil Sustainability

    2024 · 0 citations

  21. Molecular Docking, Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Properties of Ocimum Lamiifolium (Damakese) Leaves: A Common Home Treatment Plant in Ethiopia

    2024 · 0 citations

  22. Ru on N-Doped Ordered Mesoporous Carbon Support for Conversion of Glucose to Sorbitol Via In-Situ Generated Hydrogen Species: A Greener Approach

    2024 · 0 citations

  23. Retraction notice to "Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Vernonia amygdalina plant extract and its antimicrobial activities" [Heliyon 9 (2023) e17356]

    2025 · 0 citations

  24. Encapsulation of Urea Into Bio‐Based Adhesive to Improve Its Degradation Rate in Soil and Studying Its Release Mechanism

    2025 · 0 citations

  25. Efficient Removal of Chromium from Real Tannery Wastewater Using Modified Cordia africana Sawdust

    2026 · 0 citations

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