Mr. Hocine Grabi | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hocine Grabi | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Haouari Boumediene | Algeria

Mr. Hocine Grabi is an accomplished researcher specializing in materials and environmental chemistry, with a strong focus on biosorption, wastewater treatment, and the valorization of natural and agricultural wastes into efficient adsorbents for pollutant removal. His research integrates environmental chemistry, surface science, and materials development to create sustainable solutions for dye and contaminant removal from industrial effluents. His work contributes significantly to the fields of eco-materials, adsorption mechanisms, and the circular use of biomass-derived resources. Dr. Grabi’s publications are highly cited, reflecting his influence in the scientific community, with 142 Scopus citations, 10 documents, and an h-index of 6. His international collaborations have advanced the understanding of biochar synthesis, composite characterization, and adsorption kinetics in environmental applications. He also reviews for reputed journals such as Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery and Journal of Polymers and the Environment. His research demonstrates innovative approaches to converting plant-based materials into functional adsorbents for the remediation of contaminated waters, contributing to the advancement of green chemistry and environmental sustainability

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Featured Publications : 

  1. Grabi, H., Derridj, F., Lemlikchi, W., & Guénin, E. (2021). Studies of the potential of a native natural biosorbent for the elimination of an anionic textile dye Cibacron Blue in aqueous solution. Scientific Reports, 11, 9705.

  2. Grabi, H., Lemlikchi, W., & Derridj, F. (2021). Efficient native biosorbent derived from agricultural waste precursor for anionic dye adsorption in synthetic wastewater. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.

  3. Ouakouak, A., Abdelhamid, M., Barhoumi, T., Hadj-Otmane, C., Grabi, H., Hamdi, N., & Syafiuddin, A. (2021). Development of a novel adsorbent prepared from dredging sediment for effective removal of dye in aqueous solutions. Applied Sciences, 11(22), 10722.

  4. Grabi, H., Kadouche, S., Ouakouak, A., & Hamdi, N. (2022). Mechanism and adsorptive performance of ash tree seeds as a novel biosorbent for the elimination of methylene blue dye from water media. Surfaces and Interfaces, 31, 101947.

  5. Grabi, M., Chellil, A., Habibi, M., Grabi, H., & Laperriere, L. (2022). Characterization of low-velocity impact and post-impact damage of luffa mat composite using acoustic emission and digital image correlation. Journal of Composite Materials, 56(11), 1651–1665.