Qingguo Ma | Water Treatment | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Qingguo Ma | Water Treatment | Editorial Board Member

Taiyuan Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Qingguo Ma is a materials and environmental catalysis researcher whose work centers on advanced oxidation processes, catalytic degradation of formaldehyde, and the development of high-performance metal oxide catalysts. With 6 Scopus-indexed publications, 68 citations, and an h-index of 4, his research contributions span perovskite materials, transition-metal oxides, lanthanum-based composite oxides, and heterogeneous Fenton-like systems for pollutant removal. Dr. Qingguo Ma’s notable achievement includes the design of perovskite-type LaMnO₃/LaCoO₃ catalysts capable of accelerating formaldehyde oxidation up to 12-fold faster than conventional catalysts at room temperature. His work elucidates the key roles of Co²⁺ species, sulfate radicals (SO₄•–), and hydroxyl radicals (•OH) in catalytic pathways, providing new insights into environmental remediation chemistry. He maintains an active research portfolio with collaborations across multiple materials and environmental science domains, reflecting a strong and evolving profile suitable for scientific editorial and peer-review activities.

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Featured Publications

Ma, Q., et al. (2024). Preparation of perovskite-type LaMnO₃ and its catalytic degradation of formaldehyde in wastewater. Molecules.

Muhammad Nouman Haider | Water Treatment | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Muhammad Nouman Haider | Water Treatment | Young Scientist Award

Doctoral Student, Xi’an Jiaotong Univeristy China, Pakistan

Muhammad Nouman Haider is a chemistry researcher and educator specializing in wastewater treatment, adsorption, catalysis, radio-chemistry, and material chemistry. He holds an M.Phil. in Physical Chemistry from Government College University Faisalabad, where he synthesized and characterized ZnO/Bi₂O₃ photocatalysts for dye degradation in wastewater. Currently, he serves as a Chemistry Teacher at Command Group of Colleges. His research contributions include publications in Desalination and Water Treatment, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, and International Journal of Polymeric Materials. He has presented at international conferences, receiving the ‘Employee of the Month’ award three times.

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🎓 Education & Research in Chemistry

Muhammad Nouman Haider holds an M.Phil in Physical Chemistry (2019–2021) from Government College University, Faisalabad, with a CGPA of 3.60 (75.14%). His research focused on wastewater treatment using advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). He synthesized a ZnO/Bi₂O₃ photocatalyst via the Co-Precipitation method, characterized it through SEM, XRD, and FTIR, and achieved 98.9% dye removal efficiency. His BS in Chemistry (2014–2018, CGPA 3.67, 77.29%) included a review on wastewater treatment technologies. Passionate about environmental chemistry, he continues to explore innovative solutions for pollution control. 🌱🔬💡

🔬 Research Focus

Muhammad Nouman Haider specializes in environmental chemistry, particularly in wastewater treatment and adsorption techniques for dye and heavy metal removal. His research explores low-cost, eco-friendly adsorbents like coconut husk, fish scales, and raw cotton for eliminating pollutants. He also investigates nanocomposites, biodegradable polymers, and spectroscopic techniques for material characterization. His work extends to bone regeneration using biodegradable magnesium and polymer-ceramic composites. His studies contribute to sustainable chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical materials for environmental and medical applications. 🌱💧🧪

📚 Publications

1️⃣ Sequestration of crystal violet dye from wastewater using low-cost coconut husk as a potential adsorbentCited by 43 (2022) 🌱💧
2️⃣ Adsorptive exclusion of crystal violet dye from wastewater by using fish scales as an adsorbentCited by 40 (2023) 🐟💦
3️⃣ Applications of spectroscopic techniques for characterization of polymer nanocomposite: A reviewCited by 32 (2022) 🔬📊
4️⃣ Adsorption of crystal violet dye from wastewater on Phyllanthus emblica fruit (PEF) powder: kinetic and thermodynamicCited by 22 (2024) 🍊⚗️
5️⃣ Potential of easily available low-cost raw cotton for the elimination of methylene blue dye from polluted waterCited by 20 (2024) 🏭🌊
6️⃣ Applications of biodegradable polymers and ceramics for bone regeneration: a mini-reviewCited by 8 (2025) 🦴🩺
7️⃣ Investigating the adsorption potential of coconut coir as an economical adsorbent for decontamination of lanthanum ion from aqueous solutionCited by 4 (2024) 🥥🔄
8️⃣ Biodegradable Magnesium Metal for Bone Regeneration: Mini ReviewCited by 3 (2022) 🦿🔬
9️⃣ Applications of Nano Composites for Heavy Metal Removal from Water by Adsorption: Mini ReviewCited by 1 (2024) 🧪🛠️
🔟 Investigating the Interactions between Dyes and Porous/Composite Materials: A Comprehensive Study(2025) 🎨🧱