As part of the distinguished research activities of the academic staff at the College of Science, Assist. Prof. Dr. Waharan Munam Saud, faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, has published a single-author research paper entitled:
“Stationary phases from sustainable sources: Synthesis, characterization, and application of heavy metal removal in column chromatography”

The study was published in the "Journal of the Indian Chemical Society", a reputable international journal ranked within the second quartile (Q2), with an Impact Factor of 3.4 and a CiteScore of 5.8.

The research addresses a vital topic in the field of green chemistry and sustainability, focusing on the development of an environmentally friendly stationary phase derived from sustainable sources—specifically tea waste. The study successfully utilized tea waste to synthesize carbon-based nanoparticles with high efficiency.

The findings demonstrated the effectiveness of these nanoparticles in an important practical application: the removal of heavy metals—particularly cadmium, cobalt, and nickel (Cd²?, Co²?, Ni²?)—using column chromatography techniques. This represents a significant advancement in environmental treatment technologies aimed at reducing pollution through innovative and cost-effective methods.

https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1mbuI4R4J1LR3

Congratulations to Dr. Waharan Munam Saud on this notable scientific achievement, with best wishes for continued excellence and research distinction.