Dr. Francois Nkinahamira

Publications

53 peer-reviewed articles · 8 as first author · 7 as corresponding author · 1 granted patent

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2026

  1. M. Zhao, X. Zhou, W. Cai, F. Nkinahamira

    Engineering sustainable compost synthesis via divergent mechanistic pathways of plant- and animal-derived biochars for nitrogen valorization

    Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 50, 102335 IF 6.7 Corresponding

  2. F. Zhang, Y. Zong, H. Rong, B. Cui, L. Duan, P. Ndagijimana, A. Kumar, J. C. Hakizimana, F. Dusangumukiza, D. Guo, R. Naidu, F. Nkinahamira

    Extractant-immobilized dendritic fibrous nanosilica for rapid and selective rare-earth separation from complex aqueous matrices

    Desalination 638, 120583 IF 9.8 Corresponding

  3. H. P. Manzi, D. Qin, F. Nkinahamira, J. F. Mukerabigwi, T. Muhizi, Q. Sun

    Function-driven analytical strategies for identifying contaminants of emerging concern-degrading bacteria: From enrichment cultures to single-cell technologies

    Environmental Research 306, 125284

  4. X. Liu, Z. Yu, M. Zhao, W. Cai, F. Nkinahamira

    Governing the fate of heavy metals: A review on complexation with compost-derived dissolved organic matter

    Journal of Environmental Management 403, 129252 IF 9.2 Corresponding

  5. M. Zhao, Y. Wu, C. Chen, Z. Yu, F. Nkinahamira

    Interfacial engineering of a MIL-101(Fe)@CMC aerogel for synergistic photocatalytic–persulfate activation: Kinetics, mechanism, and stability in complex water matrices

    Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 215, 110953 Corresponding

  6. M. Li, S. Chen, G. Xu, M. Zhao, C. Chen, F. Nkinahamira

    Sodium Lignosulfonate Enhances Humification and Reduces Copper Bioavailability in Sewage Sludge Compost

    Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 237, 663

  7. H. Rong, S. Li, H. Wu, J. Wang, P. Ndagijimana, F. Nkinahamira, B. Cui

    Synergistic adsorption and catalytic degradation of antibiotics in aquaculture effluents by iron-modified zeolite: Unveiling the adsorption-then-degradation dual-function mechanism

    Results in Engineering 30, 110482

  8. J. C. Hakizimana, Y. Ye, P. Ndagijimana, H. Rong, B. Cui, F. Nkinahamira, D. Guo, W. Yan

    Synergistic coagulation-adsorption performance of cross-linked activated carbon-ferric chloride composite for multi-contaminant removal and sustainable sludge recovery

    Journal of Molecular Liquids 443, 129170

  9. F. Zhang, Y. Zong, H. Rong, B. Cui, L. Duan, P. Ndagijimana, M. A. Aborisade, G. Mehboob, D. Guo, R. Naidu, F. Nkinahamira

    Ultrafast and selective recovery of rare earths from aqueous streams using a P507-scaffolded dendritic nanosilica

    Journal of Cleaner Production 572, 148881 IF 10.7 Corresponding

2025

  1. P. Ndagijimana, B. Cui, X. Zhang, F. Nkinahamira, H. Rong, D. Guo, B. Rugabirwa, J. C. Hakizimana, P. Ndokoye, J. C. Nizeyimana

    Advances in carbon-based materials for solar-driven steam generation, desalination and water treatment

    Desalination 593, 118192

  2. J. C. Hakizimana, Y. Ye, F. Zhang, P. Ndagijimana, F. Nkinahamira, F. Dusangumukiza, H. Rong, J. Wang, B. Cui, D. Guo

    Carbon-ferric based coagulants for enhanced removal of turbidity, bisphenol A, and tetracycline from synthetic wastewater

    Journal of Water Process Engineering 79, 109011

  3. F. Nkinahamira, S. Sun, R. Zhu

    Core-shell In/H-Beta@Ce catalyst with enhanced sulfur and water tolerance for selective catalytic reduction of NOx by CH4

    Journal of Hazardous Materials 487, 137204 IF 10.6 First author

  4. Y. Wu, Z. Yu, M. Zhao, C. Chen, F. Nkinahamira

    Effects of an applied electric field on the composting process of organic wastes: A review

    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13, 119387 IF 7.5 Corresponding

  5. B. Cui, H. Long, H. Rong, A. Kumar, A. N. Efomah, B. T. Oba, F. Nkinahamira, P. Ndagijimana, G. Mehboob, O. P. Okimiji, O. Z. Ojekunle, D. Guo, M. Zhao, M. A. Aborisade

    Enhanced tetracycline removal from aqueous systems using starch-functionalized iron-graphene oxide nanocomposites: Synthesis, characterization, and mechanistic insights

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 311, 143647

  6. M. A. Aborisade, H. Long, H. Rong, F. Zhang, A. Kumar, A. N. Efomah, B. T. Oba, O. A. Oladeji, O. P. Okimiji, F. Nkinahamira, P. Ndagijimana, G. Mehboob, D. Guo

    Impacts of tetracycline-lead co-contamination on soil ecosystem functions and remediation using green-synthesized iron-graphene oxide nanocomposites

    Applied Soil Ecology 216, 106533

  7. H. Wu, T. Tian, X. Chen, J. Wang, D. Guo, F. Nkinahamira, S. Zhu, W. Wei, H. Rong

    Interfacial charge engineering in npn-type BOI/UN/AgI heterojunction for visible-light tetracycline photodegradation: Synergistic polarization enhancement and carrier lifetime prolongation

    Inorganic Chemistry Communications 181, 115278

  8. G. Mehboob, G. Mehboob, H. Rong, A. Tahir, A. Kumar, S. Ajmal, N. Mahroof, M. A. Aborisade, F. Nkinahamira, M. Ragab, B. Ou, B. Cui, D. Guo

    Long lifespan optimized double-layered structural design of thermal barrier coatings with equivalent thermal insulation performance

    Surface and Coatings Technology 496, 131722

  9. D. Qin, H. Rong, D. Guo, F. Nkinahamira, J. Wang, J. Luo, T. Tian, H. Wu

    Red mud-based materials for mitigating antibiotic pollution in wastewater: a critical review of adsorption and advanced oxidation processes

    Separation and Purification Technology 379, 134984

  10. B. Asefi, F. Nkinahamira, O. K. Abass, M. S. Maenrouf, Y. Liang, Y. Meng, P. Wang

    Sustainability analysis and impact assessment of food waste reduction campaign in Chinese higher institution: Towards cleaner environment and energy efficiency

    Cleaner Engineering and Technology 27, 100998

2024

  1. A. Kumar, I. A. Jamro, H. Rong, L. Kumari, A. A. Laghari, B. Cui, M. A. Aborisade, B. T. Oba, F. Nkinahamira, P. Ndagijimana, S. Sajnani, W. A. Bhagat, D. Guo

    Assessing bioenergy prospects of algal biomass and yard waste using an integrated hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis (HTC–PY): A detailed emission–to–ash characterization via diverse hyphenated analytical techniques and modelling strategies

    Chemical Engineering Journal 492, 152335

  2. B. Cui, H. Rong, T. Tian, D. Guo, L. Duan, F. Nkinahamira, P. Ndagijimana, W. Yan, R. Naidu

    Chemical methods to remove microplastics from wastewater: A review

    Environmental Research 249, 118416

  3. A. Kumar, I. A. Jamro, J. Wang, A. Ullah, L. Kumari, B. Cui, J. Tao, D. Guo, B. Yan, M. A. Aborisade, B. T. Oba, F. Nkinahamira, P. Ndagijimana, A. A. Laghari, H. Rong, G. Chen

    Co-pyrolysis of microalgae residue and sewage sludge: An in-depth characterization of kinetics, drivers, and gas-oil-char behaviors

    Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 179, 106438

  4. H. Li, R. Nyirandayisabye, Q. Dong, R. Niyirora, T. Hakuzweyezu, I. A. Zardari, F. Nkinahamira

    Crack damage prediction of asphalt pavement based on tire noise: A comparison of machine learning algorithms

    Construction and Building Materials 414, 134867

  5. J. C. Ndayishimiye, J. Nyirajana, P. Nyirabuhoro, P. I. Nacumuyiki, A. O. Coker, F. O. Akintayo, Y. Mazei, D. Saldaev, F. Nkinahamira, T. Habumugisha, T. Murwanashyaka, V. Hishamunda

    Determinants of environmental changes in human-modified ecosystems: Effects of plastics on moisture gradients, nutrients, and clay properties

    Heliyon 10, e38738

  6. A. Kumar, L. Kumari, A. A. Laghari, H. Rong, I. A. Jamro, S. Sajnani, M. A. Aborisade, G. Rajput, B. T. Oba, F. Nkinahamira, P. Ndagijimana, G. Mehboob, B. Cui, D. Guo

    Exploring the integrated potential of pyrolysis and low-temperature wet torrefaction for typical medical waste valorization: A multifaceted approach leveraging online TG-FTIR-MS, 2D-COS, iso-conversional kinetics, and reaction mechanisms

    Chemical Engineering Journal 499, 156464

  7. P. O. Peter, B. E. Ifon, F. Nkinahamira, K. H. Lasisi, J. Li, A. Hu, C. Yu

    Harnessing the composition of dissolved organic matter in lagoon sediment in association with rare earth elements using fluorescence and UV–visible absorption spectroscopy

    Science of The Total Environment 908, 168139

  8. F. Nkinahamira, A. Feng, L. Zhang, H. Rong, P. Ndagijimana, D. Guo, B. Cui, H. Zhang

    Machine learning approaches for monitoring environmental metal pollutants: Recent advances in source apportionment, detection, quantification, and risk assessment

    TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry 180, 117980 IF 13.5 First author

  9. M. Hu, M. Chen, Z. Li, Z. Ye, Z. Hu, Z. Pan, D. Guo, F. Nkinahamira, J. Wan, L. Wu, B. Cui, J. Wang

    Mechanism of catalytic subcritical water oxidation of m-nitroaniline and nitrogen conversion by CuCo2O4 catalyst

    Chemical Engineering Journal 490, 151757

  10. B. Asefi, M. S. Maenrouf, F. Nkinahamira, C. Y. Xian, S. J. Han, P. Wang

    Sustainable campus dining: Evaluating food waste practices and awareness at Hainan Tropical Ocean University

    Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 39, 101571

  11. P. Ndagijimana, H. Rong, L. Duan, S. Li, F. Nkinahamira, J. C. Hakizimana, A. Kumar, M. A. Aborisade, P. Ndokoye, B. Cui, D. Guo, R. Naidu

    Synthesis and evaluation of a novel cross-linked biochar/ferric chloride hybrid material for integrated coagulation and adsorption of turbidity and humic acid from synthetic wastewater: Implications for sludge valorisation

    Environmental Research 255, 119134

  12. M. Zhao, S. Xu, F. Nkinahamira, W. Liao, H. Rong, S. Zhong, X. Zhou, C. Chen, S. Chen

    Visible-light-driven calcium alginate hydrogel encapsulating BiOBr0.75I0.25 for efficient removal of oxytetracycline from wastewater

    Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 181, 108656 IF 5.2 Corresponding

2023

  1. P. Ndagijimana, H. Rong, P. Ndokoye, J. P. Mwizerwa, F. Nkinahamira, S. Luo, D. Guo, B. Cui

    A review on activated carbon/ graphene composite-based materials: Synthesis and applications

    Journal of Cleaner Production 417, 138006

  2. F. Nkinahamira, R. Yang, R. Zhu, J. Zhang, Z. Ren, S. Sun, H. Xiong, Z. Zeng

    Current Progress on Methods and Technologies for Catalytic Methane Activation at Low Temperatures

    Advanced Science 10, 2204566 IF 14.1 First author

  3. E. Cyubahiro, Z. Luo, H. Wang, Y. Luo, F. Nkinahamira, T. Habumugisha, Z. Wang

    Effect of montmorillonite biochar composite amendment on thallium bioavailability in contaminated agricultural soils and its mitigated health risk

    Environmental Science and Pollution Research

  4. S. Guo, F. Nkinahamira, B. Adyari, Y. Zhang, A. Hu, Q. Sun

    Fate and Spatial–Temporal Variation of 23 Elements at 7 Wastewater Treatment Plants in Southeast City of China

    Water 15, 1226

  5. L. Yi, F. Nkinahamira, H. Jiang, J. Huang, Y. Ma, R. Zhu

    Mo2N decorated hierarchical ZnIn2S4 with sulfur-rich vacancy photocatalyst for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production

    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 11, 110240

  6. T. Habumugisha, Z. Zhang, J. C. Ndayishimiye, F. Nkinahamira, C. Uwizewe, E. Cyubahiro, A. Rehman, C. Yan, X. Zhang

    Qualitative and quantitative analysis of accumulation and biodistribution of polystyrene nanoplastics in zebrafish ( <i>Danio rerio</i> ) <i>via</i> artificial freshwater

    Environmental Science: Nano 10, 2141-2156

  7. A. Rashid, C. Fang, D. Qin, Y. Zhang, F. Nkinahamira, J. Bo, Q. Sun

    Spatiotemporal profile and ecological impacts of major and trace elements in surface sediments of marginal seas of the Arctic and Northern Pacific Oceans

    Marine Pollution Bulletin 197, 115702

  8. J. Zhao, Y. Chen, Y. Wang, Z. Li, F. Nkinahamira, R. Zhu, J. Zhang, S. Sun, Y. Zhu, H. Li, C. Li

    The poisoning mechanism of H2O/SO2 to In/H-Beta for selective catalytic reduction of NOx with methane

    Applied Catalysis A: General 649, 118973

  9. X. Chen, H. Rong, P. Ndagijimana, F. Nkinahamira, A. Kumar, D. Guo, B. Cui

    Towards removal of PPCPs by advanced oxidation processes: A review

    Results in Engineering 20, 101496

2022

  1. F. Nkinahamira, S. Guo, M. Cao, Y. Zhang, B. Asefi, S. Sun, M. Feng, Q. Sun, C. Yu

    A closed-loop system to recycle rare earth elements from industrial sludge using green leaching agents and porous β-cyclodextrin polymer composite

    Resources, Conservation and Recycling 180, 106152 IF 10.4 First author

  2. R. Nyirandayisabye, H. Li, Q. Dong, T. Hakuzweyezu, F. Nkinahamira

    Automatic pavement damage predictions using various machine learning algorithms: Evaluation and comparison

    Results in Engineering 16, 100657

  3. T. Habumugisha, Z. Zhang, J. C. Ndayishimiye, F. Nkinahamira, A. Kayiranga, E. Cyubahiro, A. Rehman, C. Yan, X. Zhang

    Evaluation and optimization of the influence of silver cluster ions on the MALDI-TOF-MS analysis of polystyrene nanoplastic polymers

    Analytical Methods 14, 763-772

  4. E. Cyubahiro, Z. Luo, A. Kayiranga, T. Habumugisha, F. Nkinahamira, J. C. Ndayishimiye, C. Yan, J. Guo, Z. Wang

    Thallium removal by the montmorillonite biochar composite: insights and environmental implications

    Desalination and Water Treatment 253, 177-193

2021

  1. Y. Zhang, L. Lin, Y. Li, Q. Zeng, S. Guo, F. Nkinahamira, C. Yu, Q. Sun

    Determination of 38 pharmaceuticals and personal care products in water by lyophilization combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

    Analytical Methods 13, 299-310

  2. A. Kayiranga, Z. Luo, J. C. Ndayishimiye, F. Nkinahamira, E. Cyubahiro, T. Habumugisha, C. Yan, J. Guo, Z. Zhen, A. Tuyishimire, H. D. Izabayo

    Insights into thallium adsorption onto the soil, bamboo-derived biochar, and biochar amended soil in Pomelo orchard

    Biochar 3, 315-328

  3. P. O. Peter, A. Rashid, F. Nkinahamira, H. Wang, Q. Sun, M. Gad, C. Yu, A. Hu

    Integrated assessment of major and trace elements in surface and core sediments from an urban lagoon, China: Potential ecological risks and influencing factors

    Marine Pollution Bulletin 170, 112651

  4. F. Nkinahamira, A. Alsbaiee, Y. Wang, X. Yang, T. Chen, M. Cao, M. Feng, Q. Sun, C. Yu

    Recovery and purification of rare earth elements from wastewater and sludge using a porous magnetic composite of β-cyclodextrin and silica doped with PC88A

    Separation and Purification Technology 266, 118589 IF 9.1 First author

2020

  1. P. O. Peter, A. Rashid, L. Hou, F. Nkinahamira, C. Kiki, Q. Sun, C. Yu, A. Hu

    Elemental Contaminants in Surface Sediments from Jiulong River Estuary, China: Pollution Level and Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment

    Water 12, 1640

  2. F. Nkinahamira, A. Alsbaiee, Q. Zeng, Y. Li, Y. Zhang, M. Feng, C. Yu, Q. Sun

    Selective and fast recovery of rare earth elements from industrial wastewater by porous β-cyclodextrin and magnetic β-cyclodextrin polymers

    Water Research 181, 115857 IF 12.8 First author

2019

  1. J. Damascene, T. Murwanashyaka, F. Nkinahamira

    Heavy metal removal and effects of nitrogen sources on Botryococcus sp. NJD-1 for wastewater treatment under heterotrophic conditions

    International Journal of Applied Chemistry 15, 1–14

  2. F. Nkinahamira, F. Suanon, Q. Chi, Y. Li, M. Feng, X. Huang, C. Yu, Q. Sun

    Occurrence, geochemical fractionation, and environmental risk assessment of major and trace elements in sewage sludge

    Journal of Environmental Management 249, 109427 IF 9.2 First author

2017

  1. F. Nkinahamira, T. Su, Y. Xie, G. Ma, H. Wang, J. Li

    High pressure adsorption of CO2 on MCM-41 grafted with quaternary ammonium ionic liquids

    Chemical Engineering Journal 326, 831-838 IF 12.5 First author

Patent

  1. Q. Sun, F. Nkinahamira, C.-P. Yu

    Method for selective recovery of rare earth elements from industrial wastewater and sludge using functionalized β-cyclodextrin polymer composites

    Granted · ZL 2020 1 1201861.8