Hasan Sayğılı | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Hasan Sayğılı | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member 

Editorial Board Member | Batman University | Turkey

Hasan Sayğılı is a Turkish researcher specializing in the valorization of biomass and industrial waste into high-performance materials for environmental and electrochemical applications. His work focuses on the synthesis and functionalization of carbon-based adsorbents derived from agricultural residues such as lentil shells, hazelnut and pistachio shells, black tea waste, and citrus fruit by-products. Through advanced techniques including hydrothermal conversion, magnetic engineering, and microwave-assisted activation, Sayğılı has developed materials with exceptional adsorption capacities for heavy metals like Pb²⁺ and Cu²⁺, as well as for organic contaminants such as tetracycline and dyes. His research combines environmental remediation with energy storage applications, exemplified by his work on supercapacitor materials derived from biowaste, highlighting a commitment to sustainable and circular approaches in material science. Over the past several years, he has published extensively in high-impact journals including Talanta, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Separation Science and Technology, and various Turkish scientific journals, contributing significantly to the fields of adsorbent design, hydrochar production, and the evaluation of thermophysical properties of biowaste-derived aerogels. Beyond his publications, Sayğılı participates in peer review for journals focused on biomass conversion, chemical engineering, environmental management, and sustainable production, reflecting his recognized expertise in the scientific community. His research integrates fundamental studies of adsorption mechanisms and kinetics with practical applications for water treatment and energy storage, offering innovative solutions to environmental pollution and resource recovery challenges. By bridging material synthesis, environmental chemistry, and sustainable engineering, Hasan Sayğılı’s work provides impactful insights into the development of eco-friendly materials that address pressing global issues related to waste management, heavy metal contamination, and renewable energy technologies. His contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on transforming low-value residues into multifunctional materials, establishing him as a prominent figure in applied materials science and environmental engineering.

Profiles: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Sayğılı, H., Akkaya Sayğılı, G., & Levent, A. (2025). Design of microwave-supported activated carbon derived from lentil processing residual for efficient heavy metals adsorption and supercapacitor applications. Talanta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2025.128068

  2. Akkaya Sayğılı, G., Sayğılı, H., & Levent, A. (2025). Lentil shell-based magnetically engineered activated carbon as a bidirectional hybrid material for environmental and electrochemical performances. Inorganic Chemistry Communications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2025.114872

  3. Akkaya Sayğılı, G., & Sayğılı, H. (2023). Co-conversion of industrial biowaste mixtures by hydrothermal method and application to Cu²⁺ adsorption. Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1329561

  4. Sayğılı, H., & Akkaya Sayğılı, G. (2023). Use of novel hydrochar from co‑carbonization of hazelnut and pistachio shells for tetracycline removal from aqueous solution. Bayburt Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.55117/bufbd.1357853

  5. Işık, M. Z., Oktay, H., Kayır, M., & Sayğılı, H. (2023). Aerogel production and determination of its thermophysical and characteristic properties. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1348351

Hasan Sayğılı’s research transforms agricultural and industrial waste into advanced carbon-based materials, offering sustainable solutions for water purification, heavy metal remediation, and energy storage. His work bridges environmental science and material innovation, driving impactful advancements in sustainable technologies and circular economy applications.

Abdul Jalil | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Assist Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor | Allama Iqbal Open University | Pakistan

Abdul Jalil is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), specializing in condensed matter physics and materials science, with a strong focus on nanostructures, photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and energy-related applications. With over 2,200 citations, an h-index of 19, and more than 30 influential publications, his work demonstrates significant impact in both fundamental science and applied research. Jalil has collaborated extensively with international scholars, including researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hainan University, Auburn University, and the University of Ioannina, reflecting his active engagement in global scientific networks. His notable contributions include advancing solar-driven nitrogen fixation through defect engineering in W18O49, developing novel luminescent phosphors such as YPO4:Dy3+/Eu3+/Tb3+ and Ca2YTaO6:Bi3+/Eu3+ double perovskites, and exploring the optoelectronic and solar energy applications of ZnO nanostructures. He has also made strides in the development of high-performance electromagnetic wave-absorbing aerogels, halide perovskite nanocrystals, and two-dimensional materials like phosphorene-like InP3 and B4C3 monolayers for catalysis and sensing applications. His research integrates experimental synthesis, structural characterization, optical and electronic property tuning, and environmental applications, including photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and assessment of fossil fuel impacts. Through these multidisciplinary studies, Jalil has contributed to both sustainable technologies and advanced materials science, demonstrating innovation in defect tuning, material design, and functional performance optimization. His work has garnered recognition in top journals such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Materials Chemistry, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds, highlighting his role as a leading contributor to the fields of materials science, condensed matter physics, and nanotechnology, with a lasting impact on both academic research and practical applications in energy, environment, and optoelectronic technologies.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

  1. Zhang, N., Jalil, A., Wu, D., Chen, S., Liu, Y., Gao, C., Ye, W., Qi, Z., Ju, H., Wang, C., … et al. (2018). Refining defect states in W18O49 by Mo doping: A strategy for tuning N2 activation towards solar-driven nitrogen fixation. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 140(30), 9434–9443.

  2. Hassan, A., Ilyas, S. Z., Jalil, A., & Ullah, Z. (2021). Monetization of the environmental damage caused by fossil fuels. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(17), 21204–21211.

  3. Khan, S. A., Jalil, A., Khan, Q. U., Irfan, R. M., Mehmood, I., Khan, K., Kiani, M., … et al. (2020). New physical insight into crystal structure, luminescence and optical properties of YPO4: Dy3+/Eu3+/Tb3+ single-phase white-light-emitting phosphors. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 817, 152687.

  4. Zahoor, R., Jalil, A., Ilyas, S. Z., Ahmed, S., Hassan, A., & … et al. (2021). Optoelectronic and solar cell applications of ZnO nanostructures. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 2, 100003.

  5. Sial, M. A. Z. G., Baskaran, S., Jalil, A., Talib, S. H., Lin, H., Yao, Y., Zhang, Q., Qian, H., … et al. (2019). NiCoFe oxide amorphous nanoheterostructures for oxygen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(41), 22991–23001.

Abdul Jalil’s research advances the frontiers of materials science and condensed matter physics by developing innovative nanostructures, photocatalysts, and optoelectronic materials. His work contributes to sustainable energy solutions, environmental remediation, and advanced technological applications, driving global scientific innovation and practical societal benefits.

Yuan Wei | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yuan Wei, Functional Materials, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Dongguan University of Technology, China

Summary:

Dr. Yuan Wei is an Assistant Professor at Dongguan University of Technology with a background in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on Biomimetic Interface Science and Cellulose-based Functional Materials. Dr. Wei has published extensively in reputable journals and holds patents in his field. He is known for his innovative contributions to the development and application of cellulose-based materials and adhesive hydrogels.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2019.09-2023.12): South China University of Technology

Master of Chemical Engineering (2016.09-2019.06): Guangzhou University, China

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (2012.09-2016.06): Guangzhou University, China

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (2024.03-present): Dongguan University of Technology
  • Research Assistant (2019.09-2023.12): South China University of Technology

Research and Innovations:

Dr. Yuan Wei has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including those at the Key Laboratory of Storage & Processing of Fruits and Vegetables of Hainan Province and the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Project General Program. His work has garnered significant recognition, reflected in his impressive citation index of 680 and an H-index of 11 on Google Scholar. Though he has not published any books, he holds 2 patents, either published or under process, and has authored 24 papers in esteemed journals such as Advanced Functional Materials, Chemistry of Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Carbohydrate Polymers.

Dr. Wei is also a dedicated reviewer for several scientific journals, including Nano Letters, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Cellulose, and Small Method. His collaborative network includes esteemed researchers like Prof. Gang Chen (South China University of Technology), Prof. Boxin Zhao (University of Waterloo), Prof. Xu Wu (Guangzhou University), Prof. Cheng Zheng (Guangzhou University), Dr. Feng Jiang (University of British Columbia), and Dr. Penghui Zhu (University of British Columbia). Additionally, he is a member of The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China.

Areas of Research:

Publications Top Noted: 

MXene‐based Conductive Organohydrogels with Long‐term Environmental Stability and Multifunctionality

  • Authors: Y. Wei, L. Xiang, H. Ou, F. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. Qian, L. Hao, J. Diao, M. Zhang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Volume and Issue: 30(48)
  • DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202005135
  • Citations: 243

Electrostatic Self-assembly Enabled Flexible Paper-based Humidity Sensor with High Sensitivity and Superior Durability

  • Authors: P. Zhu, Y. Kuang, Y. Wei, F. Li, H. Ou, F. Jiang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Volume and Issue: 404
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.127105
  • Citations: 128

Multifunctional Organohydrogel-based Ionic Skin for Capacitance and Temperature Sensing Toward Intelligent Skin-like Devices

  • Authors: Y. Wei, L. Xiang, P. Zhu, Y. Qian, B. Zhao, G. Chen
  • Journal: Chemistry of Materials
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Volume and Issue: 33(22)
  • DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c01935
  • Citations: 59

Polyhydroxyl Gemini Surfactant-modified Montmorillonite for Efficient Removal of Methyl Orange

  • Authors: S. Peng, T. Mao, C. Zheng, X. Wu, Y. Wei, Z. Zeng, R. Xiao, Y. Sun
  • Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Volume and Issue: 578
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123602
  • Citations: 35

Porous and Conductive Cellulose Nanofiber/Carbon Nanotube Foam as a Humidity Sensor with High Sensitivity

  • Authors: P. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Kuang, Y. Qian, Y. Liu, F. Jiang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Publication Year: 2022
  • Volume and Issue: 292
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119684
  • Citations: 32