Overview
Background
Dr. Foad Raji is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland (UQ). Within UQ’s Minerals and Energy Resources Processing group, he focuses on improving mineral and gold recovery in flotation processes. His research explores solution chemistry, surface interactions, and electrochemistry to develop eco-friendly biopolymer depressants, enhancing copper-gold ore extraction efficiency. Using first-principles tools like Density Functional Theory (DFT), he investigates interfacial phenomena at the molecular level, advancing sustainable technologies for mineral processing and environmental remediation.
Availability
- Dr Foad Raji is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Fellow, The University of Queensland, The University of Queensland
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Juglone extraction from walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husk by supercritical CO2: process optimization using Taguchi method
Ramezani, Nima, Raji, Foad, Rezakazemi, Mashallah and Younas, Mohammad (2020). Juglone extraction from walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husk by supercritical CO2: process optimization using Taguchi method. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8 (3) 103776, 103776. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.103776
2018
Journal Article
Cadmium removal from aqueous solution by low-cost native and surface modified Sorghum x drummondii (Sudangrass)
Saraeian, Alireza, Hadi, Atefe, Raji, Foad, Ghassemi, Abbas and Johnson, Michael (2018). Cadmium removal from aqueous solution by low-cost native and surface modified Sorghum x drummondii (Sudangrass). Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6 (2), 3322-3331. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2018.05.018
2016
Journal Article
A new nanostructured material amino functionalized mesoporous silica synthesized via co-condensation method for Pb(II) and Ni(II) ion sorption from aqueous solution
Ghorbani, Masoomeh, Nowee, Seyyed Mostafa, Ramezanian, Navid and Raji, Foad (2016). A new nanostructured material amino functionalized mesoporous silica synthesized via co-condensation method for Pb(II) and Ni(II) ion sorption from aqueous solution. Hydrometallurgy, 161, 117-126. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2016.02.002
2016
Journal Article
A detailed study on adsorption isotherms of Hg(II) removal from aqueous solutions using nanostructured sorbent ZnCl2-MCM-41
Raji, Foad, Pakizeh, Majid, Saraeian, Alireza and Raji, Mojtaba (2016). A detailed study on adsorption isotherms of Hg(II) removal from aqueous solutions using nanostructured sorbent ZnCl2-MCM-41. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57 (40), 18694-18709. doi: 10.1080/19443994.2015.1091997
2015
Journal Article
Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution by mesoporous silica MCM-41 modified by ZnCl2: kinetics, thermodynamics, and isotherms
Raji, Foad, Saraeian, Alireza, Pakizeh, Majid and Attarzadeh, Faridreza (2015). Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution by mesoporous silica MCM-41 modified by ZnCl2: kinetics, thermodynamics, and isotherms. RSC Advances, 5 (46), 37066-37077. doi: 10.1039/c5ra01192b
2014
Journal Article
Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Hg(II) adsorption onto MCM-41 modified by ZnCl2
Raji, Foad and Pakizeh, Majid (2014). Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Hg(II) adsorption onto MCM-41 modified by ZnCl2. Applied Surface Science, 301, 568-575. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.02.136
2013
Journal Article
Study of Hg(II) species removal from aqueous solution using hybrid ZnCl2-MCM-41 adsorbent
Raji, F. and Pakizeh, M. (2013). Study of Hg(II) species removal from aqueous solution using hybrid ZnCl2-MCM-41 adsorbent. Applied Surface Science, 282, 415-424. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.05.145
Funding
Past funding
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