By Dr Rumana Hossain

Journal articles

Hassan K; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Novel microrecycled ZnO nanoparticles decorated macroporous 3D graphene hybrid aerogel for efficient detection of NO2 at room temperature', Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2020.129278

Hossain R; Nekouei RK; Mansuri I; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'In-situ O/N-heteroatom enriched activated carbon by sustainable thermal transformation of waste coffee grounds for supercapacitor material', Journal of Energy Storage, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.102113

Kumar R; Soam A; Hussain R; Mansuri I; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Carbon coated iron oxide (CC-IO) as high performance electrode material for supercapacitor applications', Journal of Energy Storage, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.101737

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Revealing the mechanism of extraordinary hardness without compensating the toughness in a low alloyed high carbon steel', Scientific Reports, 10, pp. 181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-55803-6

Al Mahmood A; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2020, 'Investigation of the effect of laminated polymers in the metallic packaging materials on the recycling of aluminum by thermal disengagement technology (TDT)', Journal of Cleaner Production, 274, pp. 122541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122541

Al Mahmood A; Hossain R; Bhattacharyya S; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2020, 'Recycling of polymer laminated aluminum packaging (PLAP) materials into carbonaceous metallic microparticles', Journal of Cleaner Production, 269, pp. 122157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122157

Sahajwalla V; Hossain R, 2020, 'The science of microrecycling: a review of selective synthesis of materials from electronic waste', Materials Today Sustainability, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2020.100040

Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Material Microsurgery: Selective Synthesis of Materials via High-Temperature Chemistry for Microrecycling of Electronic Waste', ACS Omega, 5, pp. 17062 - 17070, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c00485

Garole DJ; Hossain R; Garole VJ; Sahajwalla V; Nerkar J; Dubal DP, 2020, 'Recycle, Recover and Repurpose Strategy of Spent Li-ion Batteries and Catalysts: Current Status and Future Opportunities', Chemsuschem, 13, pp. 3079 - 3100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201903213

Babasafari Z; Pan AV; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Du Toit M; Dippenaar R, 2020, 'Effects of austenizing temperature, cooling rate and isothermal temperature on overall phase transformation characteristics in high carbon steel', Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9, pp. 15286 - 15297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.10.071

Haque E; Pahlevani F; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Thermal transformation of end-of-life latex to valuable materials', Journal of Composites Science, 4, pp. 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcs4040166

Handoko W; Anurag A; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Privat K; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Effect of selective-precipitations process on the corrosion resistance and hardness of dual-phase high-carbon steel', Scientific Reports, 9, pp. 15631, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52228-z

Singla I; Kumar H; Pahlevani F; Handoko W; Cholake ST; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'From waste to surface modification of aluminum bronze using selective surface diffusion process', Scientific Reports, 9, pp. 1559, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-38120-2

Al Mahmood A; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2019, 'Microrecycling of the metal–polymer-laminated packaging materials via thermal disengagement technology', SN Applied Sciences, 1, pp. 1106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1099-7

Handoko W; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Stress-Induced Phase Transformation and Its Correlation with Corrosion Properties of Dual-Phase High Carbon Steel', Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 3, pp. 55 - 55, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmmp3030055

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Cholake ST; Privat K; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Innovative Surface Engineering of High-Carbon Steel through Formation of Ceramic Surface and Diffused Subsurface Hybrid Layering', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 7, pp. 9228 - 9236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b00051

Banerjee A; Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Zhu Q; Sahajwalla V; Prusty BG, 2019, 'Strain-rate-dependent deformation behaviour of high-carbon steel in compression: mechanical and structural characterisation', Journal of Materials Science, 54, pp. 6594 - 6607, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-03301-x

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel – Effect of post-tempering heat treatment', Materials Characterization, 149, pp. 239 - 247, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2019.01.034

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Surface modification of high carbon steel through microstructural engineering', Materials Characterization, 148, pp. 116 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2018.12.020

Hossain R; Nekouei RK; Mansuri I; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Sustainable Recovery of Cu and Sn from Problematic Global Waste: Exploring Value from Waste Printed Circuit Boards', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 7, pp. 1006 - 1017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b04657

Karbalaei Mirza Shahrbabaki Z; Pahlevani F; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Ghasemian M; Gaikwad V; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Direct Transformation of Metallized Paper into Al-Si Nano-Rod and Al Nano-Particles Using Thermal Micronizing Technique', Materials, 11, pp. 1964 - 1964, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma11101964

Maroufi S; Nekouei RK; Hossain R; Assefi M; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Recovery of Rare Earth (i.e., La, Ce, Nd, and Pr) Oxides from End-of-Life Ni-MH Battery via Thermal Isolation', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6, pp. 11811 - 11818, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02097

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Evolution of Microstructure and Hardness of High Carbon Steel under Different Compressive Strain Rates', Metals, 8, pp. 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met8080580

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Witteveen E; Banerjee A; Joe B; Prusty G; Dippenaar R; Sahajwalla V, 2017, 'Hybrid structure of white layer in high carbon steel – Formation mechanism and its properties', Scientific Reports, 7, pp. 13288, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-13749-7

Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2017, 'Effect of small addition of Cr on stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel', Materials characterization, 125, pp. 114 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2017.02.001

Pahlevani F; Kumar R; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Cholake ST; Privat K; Sahajwalla V; Goda R, 2016, 'Enhancing steel properties through in situ formation of ultrahard ceramic surface', Scientific Reports, 6, pp. 38740, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep38740

Pahlevani F; Dippenaar R; Gorjizadeh N; Cholake ST; Hossain R; Kumar R; Sahajwalla V, 2016, 'Surface Modification of Steel Using Automotive Waste as Raw Materials', Procedia Manufacturing, 7, pp. 387 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2016.12.007

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Quadir MZ; Sahajwalla V, 2016, 'Stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel under compressive stress: An investigation from macro to nano scale', Scientific Reports, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep34958

Conference Papers

Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Solid State Phase Transformation Mechanism in High Carbon Steel Under Compressive Load and with Varying Cr Percent', in TMS 2018 147th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings, Springer, Cham, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, pp. 797 - 802, presented at TMS 2018 147th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 11 March 2018 - 15 March 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72526-0_75

Pahlevani F; Dippenaar R; Gorjizadeh N; Cholake ST; Hossain R; Kumar R; Sahajwalla VH; Cholake S; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Kumar R, 2017, 'Surface Modification of Steel Using Automotive Waste as Raw Materials', Kruger National Park, South Africa, presented at International Conference on Sustainable Materials Processing and Manufacturing, SMPM 2017, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 23 January 2017 - 25 January 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2016.12.007

Conference Presentations

Hossain R, 2026, 'ICBR World Reuse & Recycling Forum in Asia', presented at Microrecycling of end-of-life lithium-ion battery, 30 November 2026 - 02 December 2026

Hossain R, 2026, 'Transforming Waste into Sustainable Flooring: A Case Study with the Wellington Aboriginal Community​', presented at NSW Health Aboriginal Environmental Health Forum 2026, 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Cammeraygal Country, Sydney, Australia, 16 September 2026

Hossain R, 2026, 'Circular economy, sustainable materials and waste-to-resource manufacturing innovations', presented at Circular Design Springboard, Melbourne TAFE, Melbourne, 30 May 2026

Hossain R, 2026, 'Circular design in manufacturing for net zero', presented at Circular Design in Manufacturing Springboard Pilot Program, Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE, Melbourne

Hossain R, 2025, 'Functional material from waste for battery application', presented at World Reuse & Recycling Forum: Batteries, Automotive & Electronics (WRF 2025), Shanghai, China, 10 November 2025 - 13 November 2025, https://icm.ch/past-events/https-events-icm-ch-event-asia2025-home?utm_source

Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Creating Sustainable Materials and Products from Waste Resources', presented at 2nd GLObal Conference for Women Leaders and Emerging Researchers in Materials Science (GLOW 2025), Singapore, 29 September 2025 - 01 October 2025

Hossain R, 2025, 'Leveraging the benefits of collaboration between Architects and researchers to help the industry for regenerative future.', presented at TEFMA25 conference, Brisbane, 14 September 2025 - 17 September 2025

Hossain R, 2025, 'Impact of Microplastics from Synthetic Turf', presented at Australian Marine Sciences Association 2025, Brisbane, 13 July 2025 - 17 July 2025

Hossain R, 2025, 'Investigating Tyre Particles in Microplastic Pollution: Source, Analytical Techniques, and Mitigation Strategy', presented at 2nd Nano & Microplastics Australian Conference, 20 March 2025 - 21 March 2025

Hossain R, 2025, 'Sustainable Recycling of Waste Lithium-ion Batteries Through Biobased Carbothermic Reduction Process', presented at TMS 2026, 155th Annual Meeting and Exhibition on March, San Diego, California, USA, 15 March 2025 - 19 March 2025

Hossain R, 2025, 'Green Steel: Pioneering Sustainable Manufacturing through Circular Economy Innovations', presented at Smart Energy Council Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, 27 January 2025

Hossain R, 2024, 'Harnessing the potential of recycled materials for sustainable future', presented at Green Chemistry Conference 2024, Melbourne, 24 November 2024

Hossain R, 2024, 'Carbons from end-of-life materials as potential anode active materials', presented at 4th International Conference on Advanced Materials Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications (AMSCA-2024), Brisbane, Australia, 25 September 2024 - 27 September 2024

Hossain R, 2024, 'Creating sustainable materials and products from waste', presented at International Mass Spectrometry Conference 2024, Melbourne, Australia, 17 August 2024 - 23 August 2024

Hossain R, 2024, 'A smart vision for a sustainable future: creating sustainable materials and products from waste', presented at International Workshop on Advanced Materials, 15th meeting in the IWAM series, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 18 February 2024 - 21 February 2024

Hossain R, 2024, 'Recycling innovations to utilise waste into sustainable green metal manufacturing', presented at Royal Society Scientific Discussion Meeting, London, https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2024/02/sustainable-metals/

Hossain R, 2024, 'Renewable carbon from waste for battery application', presented at European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) Spring Meeting, Strasbourg

Hossain R, 2023, 'Sustainable recycling of e-waste and batteries for net-zero', presented at 11th Pacific Rim International Conference on advanced Materials and processing (PRICM11), Korea, 19 November 2023

Hossain R, 2023, 'Sustainable recycling of rare-earth and critical minerals from waste', presented at 26th World Mining Congress, 26 June 2023

Hossain R, 2022, 'Circular Polymer Systems', presented at US/Australia/New Zealand Virtual Roundtable, convened by the US National Science Foundation, CSIRO and the Government of New Zealand, 20 July 2022

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