By Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla

Journal articles

Hossain R; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Microplastics pollution in Australia: Sources, impacts, and mitigation strategies', Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.101036

Hajian Foroushani M; Maroufi S; Khayyam Nekouei R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Artificial solid electrolyte interphase: The Holy Grail for Li-S batteries', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2025.115453

Hossain R; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Circular economy of the materials in the healthcare industry: Opportunities and challenges', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108041

Payel S; Pahlevani F; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'From bulk to bits: understanding the degradation dynamics from plastics to microplastics, geographical influences and analytical approaches.', Environ Toxicol Chem, 44, pp. 895 - 915, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/etojnl/vgaf037

Kh. Nekouei R; Salehi H; Hajian Foroushani M; Maroufi S; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Microrecycling of waste solar cells via an in-situ fluorine-generating thermal treatment for high purity silicon recovery', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108150

Hajian Foroushani M; Maroufi S; Khayyam Nekouei R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Sustainable energy storage: Microwave-assisted repurposing of disposable masks', Journal of Energy Storage, 112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.115510

Kumar R; Nekouei RK; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'In-situ carbon-coated iron oxide (ISCC-Fe3O4) as an efficient electrode material for supercapacitor applications', Ceramics International, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.01.071

Behera PR; Farzana R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Simultaneous thermal preparation of ultra-pure ZnO nano-wires and recovery of pure MnO from waste alkaline batteries', Ceramics International, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.01.533

Siddika A; Hajimohammadi A; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Sintering Behaviour, Physical Properties and Environmental Assessment of Glass Foam from Waste Glass', Waste and Biomass Valorization, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12649-025-02929-6

Salehi H; Maroufi S; Khayyam Nekouei R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Solvent extraction systems for selective isolation of light rare earth elements with high selectivity for Sm and La', Rare Metals, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12598-024-03019-7

Ghinangju B; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Unearthing waste resources: Nano-adsorbents from complex packaging waste for fluoride detoxification of water', Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jace.20132

Hajian Foroushani M; Maroufi S; Khayyam Nekouei R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Waste-Derived Zn-Based ASEI Layer for Enhanced Lithium Anodes in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries', Advanced Sustainable Systems, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202401055

Hasan MA; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable regeneration of cathode active materials from spent lithium-ion batteries by repurposing waste coffee powder', Green Chemistry, 27, pp. 1073 - 1088, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d4gc05048g

Payel S; Hasan MA; Pahlevani F; Prasher D; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'From closet to contaminant to control: Unveiling microplastic sources in household textiles and potential for environmental application', Journal of Water Process Engineering, 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106400

Behera PR; Farzana R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Production of Ni–Fe alloy by combined recycling of waste nickel-metal hydride batteries and waste toner powder', Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01175

Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Current recycling innovations to utilize e-waste in sustainable green metal manufacturing', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2023.0239

Sarkar M; Hossain R; Peng J; Sharma N; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Electrochemical Compatibility of Microzonal Carbon in Ion Uptake and Molecular Insights into Interphase Evolution for Next-Generation Li-Ion Batteries', Advanced Energy Materials, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202401977

Behera PR; Farzana R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Preparation of 97% pure nickel-cobalt alloy from waste Ni-MH batteries by using waste glass as a fluxing agent', Journal of Environmental Management, 369, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122371

Salehi H; Khayyam Nekouei R; Maroufi S; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable recovery of rare earth elements from Ni-MH batteries: Flux-free thermal isolation and Subsequent hydrometallurgical refinement', Materials Today Sustainability, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100849

Khayyam Nekouei R; Hajian-Foroushani M; Maroufi S; Sajjad SS; Akhter R; Biswal S; Bustamante H; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Microwave-assisted transforming of biosolids into engineered activated carbon employed for adsorption from wastewater', Journal of Cleaner Production, 467, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142941

Ubiç S; Nekouei RK; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'A Two-Step Leaching Process Using Thiourea for the Recovery of Precious Metals from Waste Printed Circuit Boards', Waste, 2, pp. 312 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/waste2030018

Khayyam Nekouei R; Maroufi S; Salehi H; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Chemical isolation of rare earth elements (as pure rare earth oxides) from Nd-Fe-B magnets and Ni-MH batteries', Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.112596

Siddika A; Kim T; Sahajwalla V; Hajimohammadi A, 2024, 'Early age structural build-up and pore stability in raw foam at ambient conditions: Implications for the final properties of glass-ceramic foam', Construction and Building Materials, 428, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136369

Khayyam Nekouei R; Maroufi S; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Innovative hydrothermal technique in efficient disengagement of waste solar panels', Waste Management, 177, pp. 196 - 202, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2024.01.045

Wesley C; Pahlevani F; Lemonnier A; Biswal S; Udayakumar S; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Never waste a crisis: Is leveraging the ‘cost of living crisis’ an opportunity for reducing overconsumption of clothing or just wishful thinking?', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107395

Hasan MA; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Utilization of battery waste derived ZnO in the removal of dye from aqueous solution: A waste to wealth approach', Journal of Environmental Management, 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120461

Khayyam Nekouei R; Maroufi S; S. Mofarah S; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Regeneration of waste Zn-MnO2 batteries: Value-added transformation to regenerate essential materials for sustainable battery manufacturing', Journal of Energy Storage, 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110159

Biswal S; Pahlevani F; Wang W; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Reduction Behavior of Hematite-Biowaste Composite Pellets at Melting Temperature', Steel Research International, 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/srin.202300454

Sarmadi N; Pahlevani F; Udayakumar S; Biswal S; Pervez MF; Ulrich C; Chakraborty A; Bhattacharyya SK; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Correlative Analysis of Microstructural and Magnetic Characteristics of Dual-Phase High-Carbon Steel', Advanced Engineering Materials, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adem.202300826

Hossain R; Ghinangju BS; Biswal S; Schandl H; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Current technological options for recycling packaging waste: Challenges and opportunities in India', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wene.500

Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable recovery and resynthesis of electroactive materials from spent Li-ion batteries to ensure material sustainability', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107292

Siddika A; Hajimohammadi A; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Alkali-activated foam: Understanding the relationship between rheology, activator-precursor interaction, and pore characteristics', Construction and Building Materials, 409, pp. 134111, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.134111

Nur-A-Tomal MS; Pahlevani F; Bhattacharyya S; Joe B; Wesley C; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Sustainable Transformation of Waste Soft Plastics into High-Quality Flexible Sheets', Sustainability (Switzerland), 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su152316462

Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Hard carbons from automotive shredder residue (ASR) as potential anode active material for sodium ion battery', Journal of Power Sources, 584, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.233577

Anik Hasan M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Critical metals (Lithium and Zinc) recovery from battery waste, ores, brine, and steel dust: A review', Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 178, pp. 976 - 994, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2023.08.069

Wesley C; Jiang C; Pahlevani F; Doolan C; Heriyanto ; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Utilising the microstructure of chemically and thermally activated waste textiles for noise attenuation in an urban Australian context', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107112

Hossain R; Sarkar M; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Technological options and design evolution for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries: Impact, challenges, and opportunities', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wene.481

Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Unravelling the properties of microzonal carbon from waste hard rubber by selective thermal transformation via conventional heating and microwave irradiation', Carbon, 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118274

Hemati S; Biswal S; Pahlevani F; Udayakumar S; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Degradation Kinetics of Automotive Shredder Residue and Waste Automotive Glass for SiC Synthesis: An Energy-Efficient Approach', Crystals, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cryst13081183

Wesley C; Pahlevani F; Nur-A-Tomal S; Biswal S; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'An investigation into the minimum energy requirements for transforming end-of-life cotton textiles into carbon fibre in an Australian context', Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200123

Shanker R; Khan D; Hossain R; Islam MT; Locock K; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V; Schandl H; Dhodapkar R, 2023, 'Plastic waste recycling: existing Indian scenario and future opportunities', International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20, pp. 5895 - 5912, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04079-x

Salehi H; Maroufi S; Mofarah SS; Nekouei RK; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Recovery of rare earth metals from Ni-MH batteries: A comprehensive review', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113248

Sahajwalla V; Hossain R, 2023, 'Rethinking circular economy for electronics, energy storage, and solar photovoltaics with long product life cycles', MRS Bulletin, 48, pp. 375 - 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1557/s43577-023-00519-2

Siddika A; Hajimohammadi A; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'A novel eco-friendly foaming technique for developing sustainable glass foams from the waste glass', Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 190, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106801

Hemati S; Udayakumar S; Wesley C; Biswal S; Nur-A-Tomal MS; Sarmadi N; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Thermal Transformation of Secondary Resources of Carbon-Rich Wastes into Valuable Industrial Applications', Journal of Composites Science, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcs7010008

Echeverria C; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Effect of temperature, holding time and gas atmospheres in the synthesis and evolution of polymer-derived nanoceramics: A pyrometallurgical approach to precision nanorecycling of multiphase microplastics', Journal of Cleaner Production, 380, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134883

Khayyam Nekouei R; S. Mofarah S; Maroufi S; Tudela I; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Determination of the optimum potential window for super- and pseudocapacitance electrodes via in-depth electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis', Journal of Energy Storage, 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.106137

Hossain R; Nekouei RK; Al Mahmood A; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Value-added fabrication of NiO-doped CuO nanoflakes from waste flexible printed circuit board for advanced photocatalytic application', Scientific Reports, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16614-4

Vijayan SK; Sahajwalla V; Bhattacharya S, 2022, 'Insights into the options of energy and metal recovery from automotive shredder residue: A review', Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200097

Hossain R; Islam MT; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Full circle: Challenges and prospects for plastic waste management in Australia to achieve circular economy', Journal of Cleaner Production, 368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133127

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