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Dr OLUWAFUNMILOLA OLA's Outputs (56)

Enhanced photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide in optical fiber monolith reactor with transparent glass balls (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, H., Chu, F., Yang, L., Ola, O., Du, X., & Yang, Y. (2018). Enhanced photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide in optical fiber monolith reactor with transparent glass balls. Applied Energy, 230, 1403-1413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.09.081

Photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to produce methanol is a promising approach to restrain greenhouse gases emissions and mitigate energy shortage, which attracts extensive concerns in recent years. The optical fiber monolith reactor with sol... Read More about Enhanced photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide in optical fiber monolith reactor with transparent glass balls.

Modeling photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide in bubbling twin reactor (2017)
Journal Article
Chu, F., Li, S., Chen, H., Yang, L., Ola, O., Maroto-Valer, M., Du, X., & Yang, Y. (2017). Modeling photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide in bubbling twin reactor. Energy Conversion and Management, 149, 514-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.07.049

The production of valued added fuels and chemicals via photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction has attracted increasing attentions in recent years. Based on the traditional twin reactor configuration, a novel bubbling twin reactor is proposed to impr... Read More about Modeling photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide in bubbling twin reactor.

Effects of titania based catalysts on in-situ pyrolysis of Pavlova microalgae (2017)
Journal Article
Aysu, T., Ola, O., Maroto-Valer, M. M., & Sanna, A. (2017). Effects of titania based catalysts on in-situ pyrolysis of Pavlova microalgae. Fuel Processing Technology, 166, 291-298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.05.001

Pavlova microalga was pyrolysed in presence of titania based catalysts in a fixed bed reactor at various temperatures. The effects of catalysts on Pavlova microalga pyrolysis were investigated. A large fraction of the starting energy (∼ 63–74% daf) w... Read More about Effects of titania based catalysts on in-situ pyrolysis of Pavlova microalgae.

Reaction and Reactor Engineering (2017)
Book Chapter
Lauwaert, J., Thybaut, J. W., Goguet, A., Hardacre, C., Ola, O., & Mercedes, M.-V. (2017). Reaction and Reactor Engineering. In D. Vogt, J. Thybaut, & P. C. J. Kamer (Eds.), Contemporary Catalysis: Science, Technology, and Applications. Royal Society of Chemistry

Photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 by CO co-feed combined with photocatalytic water splitting in a novel twin reactor (2016)
Journal Article
Yang, Y., Li, S., Du, X., Yang, L., Ola, O., & Maroto-Valer, M. (2016). Photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 by CO co-feed combined with photocatalytic water splitting in a novel twin reactor. Energy Conversion and Management, 116, 184-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2016.03.001

As a promising way to control greenhouse gas emission and alleviate global energy shortage, photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide attracts more attentions in recent years since it can produce fuels efficiently with the combination of H2 through... Read More about Photocatalytic reduction of CO 2 by CO co-feed combined with photocatalytic water splitting in a novel twin reactor.

Synthesis, characterization and visible light photocatalytic activity of metal based TiO2 monoliths for CO2 reduction (2015)
Journal Article
Maroto-Valer, M. M., & Ola, O. (2016). Synthesis, characterization and visible light photocatalytic activity of metal based TiO2 monoliths for CO2 reduction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 283, 1244-1253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2015.07.090

The use of multichannel monoliths for CO2 photoreduction applications is gaining increased attention over slurry and annular reactors due to their tunable geometry for reactor designs and exposed surface area per volume. Metal based TiO2 sol with var... Read More about Synthesis, characterization and visible light photocatalytic activity of metal based TiO2 monoliths for CO2 reduction.

Review of material design and reactor engineering on TiO2 photocatalysis for CO2 reduction (2015)
Journal Article
Maroto-Valer, M., & Ola, O. (2015). Review of material design and reactor engineering on TiO2 photocatalysis for CO2 reduction. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology C: Photochemistry Reviews, 24, 16-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochemrev.2015.06.001

The continuous combustion of non-renewable fossil fuels and depletion of existing resources is intensifying the research and development of alternative future energy options that can directly abate and process ever-increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) emi... Read More about Review of material design and reactor engineering on TiO2 photocatalysis for CO2 reduction.

Transition metal oxide based TiO2 nanoparticles for visible light induced CO2 photoreduction (2015)
Journal Article
Ola, O., & Maroto-Valer, M. M. (2015). Transition metal oxide based TiO2 nanoparticles for visible light induced CO2 photoreduction. Applied Catalysis A: General, 502, 114-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2015.06.007

The development of nanostructured visible light photocatalytic systems capable of harnessing the energy from the sun is imperative for producing carbon based fuels and chemicals. V-, Cr- and Co-TiO2 photocatalysts immobilized onto quartz plates were... Read More about Transition metal oxide based TiO2 nanoparticles for visible light induced CO2 photoreduction.

CO2 Conversion into Valuable Fuels Using Chromium Based Supports (2014)
Journal Article
Ola, O. O., & Maroto-Valer, M. M. (2014). CO2 Conversion into Valuable Fuels Using Chromium Based Supports. Energy Procedia, 63, 7963-7967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.11.833

CO2 utilization by direct catalytic conversion of CO2 driven by solar energy is an attractive approach for producing alternative value added products suitable for end-use infrastructure. In order to fully harness the solar spectrum and increase photo... Read More about CO2 Conversion into Valuable Fuels Using Chromium Based Supports.

Copper based TiO2 honeycomb monoliths for CO2 photoreduction (2014)
Journal Article
Ola, O., & Mercedes Maroto-Valer, M. (2014). Copper based TiO2 honeycomb monoliths for CO2 photoreduction. Catalysis Science and Technology, 4(6), 1631-1637. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cy00991b

The direct photoreduction of CO2via catalytic conversion of copper supported on TiO2 based monolithic structures is a means by which solar fuels can be produced. Copper based monolithic structures with varying loadings were synthesized through a sol–... Read More about Copper based TiO2 honeycomb monoliths for CO2 photoreduction.

Role of catalyst carriers in CO2 photoreduction over nanocrystalline nickel loaded TiO2-based photocatalysts (2013)
Journal Article
Ola, O., & Mercedes Maroto-Valer, M. (2014). Role of catalyst carriers in CO2 photoreduction over nanocrystalline nickel loaded TiO2-based photocatalysts. Journal of Catalysis, 309, 300-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcat.2013.10.016

Nickel-based TiO2 photocatalysts were immobilized onto carriers (quartz plates and monoliths) in a unique reactor configuration to provide a high ratio of illuminated surface area of catalyst for the reduction in CO2 to fuels under UV and visible lig... Read More about Role of catalyst carriers in CO2 photoreduction over nanocrystalline nickel loaded TiO2-based photocatalysts.

Turning CO2 into Valuable Chemicals (2013)
Journal Article
Ola, O., Mercedes Maroto-Valer, M., & Mackintosh, S. (2013). Turning CO2 into Valuable Chemicals. Energy Procedia, 37, 6704-6709. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.603

The transformation of CO2 using semiconductor photocatalysts is a promising alternative for developing sustainable energy sources. Nickel (Ni) based TiO2 photocatalysts immobilized onto quartz plate was assembled in a unique reactor configuration to... Read More about Turning CO2 into Valuable Chemicals.

Performance comparison of CO2 conversion in slurry and monolith photoreactors using Pd and Rh-TiO2 catalyst under ultraviolet irradiation (2012)
Journal Article
Ola, O., Maroto-Valer, M., Liu, D., Mackintosh, S., Lee, C.-W., & Wu, J. C. (2012). Performance comparison of CO2 conversion in slurry and monolith photoreactors using Pd and Rh-TiO2 catalyst under ultraviolet irradiation. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 126, 172-179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2012.07.024

Anthropogenic activities are causing an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, with carbon dioxide (CO2) being the key cause of global warming. The conversion of CO2 into valuable hydrocarbons serves as a promising route for mitigating the e... Read More about Performance comparison of CO2 conversion in slurry and monolith photoreactors using Pd and Rh-TiO2 catalyst under ultraviolet irradiation.

On the impact of Cu dispersion on CO2 photoreduction over Cu/TiO2 (2012)
Journal Article
Fernández, Y., Liu, D., Mackintosh, S., Ola, O., Maroto-Valer, M., Parlett, C. M., Lee, A. F., & Wu, J. C. (2012). On the impact of Cu dispersion on CO2 photoreduction over Cu/TiO2. Catalysis Communications, 25, 78-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catcom.2012.03.025

A family of Cu/TiO2 catalysts was prepared using a refined sol–gel method, and tested in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 by H2O to CH4 using a stirred batch, annular reactor. The resulting photoactivity was benchmarked against pure TiO2 nanoparti... Read More about On the impact of Cu dispersion on CO2 photoreduction over Cu/TiO2.