Research
Research Profiles:
Google Scholar Citations: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mS_zD_UAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
Publons: https://publons.com/researcher/1284110/bassim-h-hameed/
Scopus: https://www2.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57191872951
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5171-6189
Research Interests
- Development of efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalysts for degradation of water pollutants by Advanced Oxidation Processes
- Catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic waste into high-quality bio-oil product
- Development of high efficiency and reusable N-containing adsorbents for carbon dioxide capture
- Preparation & characterization of new functionalized adsorbents for efficient removal of water pollutants
Supervisions:
Completed supervision the following Postdoctoral Fellows, PhD students, MSc research students, and undergraduate research projects:
Postdoctoral fellows: 5
PhD students: 22
MSc students: 26
Final Year Research Students: 70
Current co-supervision of International Postgraduate Students
► PhD students:
Norhayati Mohd Idrus
School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Title: Development of nanoporous composite materials for the adsorption of emerging contaminants in batch and fixed-bed processes
Muthmirah Binti Ibrahim
School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Title: Synthesis and characterization of polymer-based porous composite materials for efficient carbon dioxide capture
Z. Mohamed Idris
School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Title: Synthesis, characterizations and adsorption performance of functionalized silica nanoparticles
► Research students:
Syafini Mohd Hussin
School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Title: Preparation and characterization of oil palm ash-based adsorbents for fixed-bed adsorption of carbon dioxide
Nur Azian Binti Ahmmad
School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Nanoporous carbon-based adsorbents form removal of water pollutants
Research Grants:
| 1. | Type: | Individual University Research grant (RUI) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Fabrication of nitrogen-doped nanoporous and biofunctional composites for the adsorption of emerging contaminant (Endocrine Disruptor’s Compounds and pharmaceuticals) in water | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2020 | Amount: | RM 83,500 | |||||||
| 2. | Type: | Research University Top Down project | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Thermal and catalytic co-pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass and plastic waste into high-quality bio-oil product | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st August 2017-31st July 2019 | Amount: | RM 99,400.00
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| 3. | Type: | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Understanding the mechanism and kinetics of carbon dioxide adsorption on nitrogen-doped carbonaceous materials from biomass derivatives | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st August 2016-30th July 2018 | Amount: | RM 121,000.00
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| 4. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Sustainable production of high quality bio-oil and chemicals from in-situ catalytic flash pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass available in Malaysia | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Jan 2015-30th Dec. 2016 | Amount: | RM 182,000.00
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| 5. | Type: | Trans-Disciplinary Grant Scheme (TRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of highly-active and reusable structured catalysts for the conversion of glycerol from biodiesel production to value-added glycerol carbonate | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Feb. 2015-31st Jan. 2018 | Amount: | RM 282,000.00
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| 6. | Type: | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Foo Keng Yuen | |||||||||
| Title: | Preparation of functionalized adsorbents from natural clays by physical, chemical and physio-chemical modifications: A fundamental investigation | |||||||||
| Period: | 1/7/2014-30/6/2017 | Amount: | RM 149,000.00
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| 7. | Type: | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Sumiyyah Sabar | |||||||||
| Title: | Investigation on the mechanisms of radiation induced graft copolymerisation of anionic and cationic monomers onto chitosan for the decontamination of environmental pollutants | |||||||||
| Period: | 1/12/2014-30/11/2016 | Amount: | RM 98,200.00
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| 8. | Type: | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Azam Taufik Mohd Din | |||||||||
| Title: | Mechanistic studies of pharmaceutical compounds adsorption on ordered mesoporous carbons | |||||||||
| Period: | 2/11/2015-1/11/2018 | Amount: | RM 130,153.00
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| 9. | Type: | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Widad Fadhullah | |||||||||
| Title: | Fabrication of Activated Crystal Carbon Furnace Based on Laboratory Experimental Process | |||||||||
| Period: | 1/9/2014-31/3/2016 | Amount: | RM 50,000.00
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| 10. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co- Investigator, PI: Dr. Foo Keng Yuen | |||||||||
| Title: | Preparation and evaluation of functionalized adsorbents for the effective treatment of pharmaceutical residues and hospital contaminants | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st March 2015-28th Feb. 2018 | Amount: | RM 162,000.00
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| 11. | Type: | Contract Research | ||||||||
| Agency: | Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co- Investigator, PI Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed | |||||||||
| Title: | H2S removal in biogass plant at FELDA palm Oil Mill, Besut | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Feb. 2014-14th Feb. 2016 | Amount: | RM 195,000.00
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| 12. | Type: | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Mechanism of glycerol-free biodiesel synthesis by transesterification of triglyceride with dimethyl carbonate over heterogeneous catalysts | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Dec. 2013-30th Nov. 2015 | Amount: | RM 134,000.00
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| 13. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of heterogeneous catalysts for the esterification /transesterification of waste oil | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th March 2011-14th March 2014 | Amount: | RM 229,100.00
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| 14. | Type: | Science Fund | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysian | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of functionalized adsorbent for carbon dioxide capture | |||||||||
| Period: | April 2012-March 2014
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Amount: | RM 221,380 | |||||||
| 15. | Type: | Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Production of biofuels and chemicals by catalytic microwave pyrolysis of agricultural waste | |||||||||
| Period: | May 2012-April 2014
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Amount: | RM 77,000.00 | |||||||
| 16. | Type: |
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
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| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Mechanism of glycerol-free biodiesel synthesis by transesterification of triglyceride with dimethyl carbonate over heterogeneous catalysts | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Dec. 2013-30th Nov. 2015
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Amount: | RM 143,000.00
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| 17. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Tye Ching Thian | |||||||||
| Title: | Investigation of Possibility and Opportunity to Produce Green Diesel via Ultrasonic Treatment | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Dec. 2013-30th Nov. 2016
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Amount: | RM150,000.00
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| 18. | Type: | Short-term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | University of Science Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Mohd Azmier Bin Ahmad | |||||||||
| Title: | Conversion of Agro-waste to Useful Carbon Adsorbent Via Microwave Heating for Textile Wastewater Treatment | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th Oct. 2012-14th Oct. 2014
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Amount: | RM38,121.00
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| 19. | Type: | Short-term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Ridzuan Zakaria | |||||||||
| Title: | The Development of Bone Replacement Material Using Carbonaceous Materials | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th June 2012-14th June 2014 | Amount: | RM38,500.00
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| 20. | Type: |
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
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| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Mechanism of transesterification and catalyst deactivation in biodiesel production | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Oct. 2010-2nd Oct. 2013
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Amount: | RM 51,000.00 | |||||||
| 21. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Preparation, characterization and evaluation of agricultural waste-based mesoporous activated carbons using microwave technology | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st June 2010-29th June 2013
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Amount: | RM 234,780.00
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| 22. | Type: | Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), Malaysia | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Prof. Abdul Rahman Mohamed | |||||||||
| Title: | H2S removal in biogas plant using palm shell activated carbon by steam activation | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th Aug. 2011-15th Aug. 2013
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Amount: | RM 172,000
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| 23. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Mohd Azmier Ahmad | |||||||||
| Title: | A study on the physiochemical characteristics and adsorption bevavior of gas-deposited activated carbon | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th Jan. 2009-14th Jan 2012
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Amount: | RM108,000.00 | |||||||
| 24. | Type: | School Cluster Research Grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Prof. Abdul Latif Ahmad | |||||||||
| Title: | Advanced Functionalized Materials for Chemical Process | |||||||||
| Period: | Oct 2007-Sept 2010
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Amount: | RM874,100.00 | |||||||
| 25. | Type: | Short-term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of heterogeneous catalysts for degradation of dye pollutants by advanced oxidation processes | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th Jan. 2009-14th Jan. 2011
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Amount: | RM 33,297.00
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| 26. | Type: | Research University/Individual | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of novel adsorbents and doped-photocatalysts for removal of textile dyes via adsorption and photocatalytic degradation | |||||||||
| Period: | Oct 2007-Sept 2010
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Amount: | RM 453,450 | |||||||
| 27. | Type: | Short term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Mohd Azmier Bin Ahmad | |||||||||
| Title: | Production of Activated Carbons and Carbon Molecular Sieve Utilizing Cocoa Pod Husk | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th Aug. 2008-14th Aug. 2010
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Amount: | RM30,784.00
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| 28. | Type: | Short term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Mr Azam Taufik Bin Mohd Din | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of Activated Carbon from Agricultural Solid Waste for a Liquid-Phase Adsorption of Cationic and Anionic Dyes | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th July 2007-31st Dec. 2009
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| 29. | Type: | Short term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Preparation and characterization of activated carbons from agricultural waste for removal of pesticides from water | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st July 2008-30th June 2010
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Amount: | RM 32,415.00 | |||||||
| 30. | Type: |
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
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| Agency: | Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Mechanism of phenols and dyes adsorption onto functionalized activated carbons derived from selected biomass | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Nov. 2006- 30st Oct. 2009
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Amount: | RM 60,000.00 | |||||||
| 31. | Type: | Science Fund | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysian | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of solid catalysts for production of biodiesel from palm oil | |||||||||
| Period: | Jun. 2007-July 2009
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Amount: | RM 202,000 | |||||||
| 32. | Type: | Short term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of zeolite-based catalysts for hydrocracking of gas oil | |||||||||
| Period: | 15/8/2006 till 14/8/2008
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Amount: | RM 18,800.00
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| 33. | Type: | Short term grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Development of Chitosan-based adsorbents for removal of reactive azo dyes from aqueous solution | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st April 2006-31st March 2008
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Amount: | RM 18,078.90
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| 34. | Type: | Intensification of Research in Priority Areas (IRPA) | ||||||||
| Agency: | Ministry of Science, Technology and The Innovative (MOSTi) | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Pyrolysis of Biomass for Preparing of Activated Carbon | |||||||||
| Period: | April 2002- Dec. 2006
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Amount: | RM 227,997.00 | |||||||
| 35. | Type: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Adsorption of Phenols from Aqueous Solution on Different Adsorbents | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Apr. 2004 to 31st Mar. 2006
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Amount: | RM 18,996.00
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| 36. | Type: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Ye Lwin | |||||||||
| Title: | Study of Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen on Copper-Containing hydrotalcite-like Structures | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th March 2003-14th Sept. 2005
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| 37. | Type: | Short term IRPA grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Co-Investigator, PI: Dr. Abdul Latif Bin Ahmad | |||||||||
| Title: | The Adsorption of Residue Oil From Oily Wastewater Using Extracted Chitosan | |||||||||
| Period: | 1/8/2002-31/1/2004 | Amount: | RM 18,795.00
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| 38. | Type: | Short term IRPA grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Catalytic Upgrading of Petroleum Residual Oil | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Aug.2002-31st July 2003
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Amount: | RM 18,500.00 | |||||||
| 39. | Type: | Short term IRPA grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Extraction of Palm Oil From Mill Effluent (POME) | |||||||||
| Period: | 1st Dec. 2000-30th Nov. 2001
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| 40. | Type: | Short term IRPA grant | ||||||||
| Agency: | Universiti Sains Malaysia | |||||||||
| Role: | Principal Investigator | |||||||||
| Title: | Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs Removal Using Adsorption Technology | |||||||||
| Period: | 15th Sep. 2000 to 14th Sep. 2001
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Amount: | RM 13,700.00 | |||||||