High-performance biobased packaging: Ionic liquid-assisted cellulose-lignin bioplastics as sustainable alternatives to LDPE
Adesanya, T.Z., Fajardo, J., Gaughan, M., Ihenacho, O., Rezk, H., Ibagere, E., 2026. High-performance biobased packaging: Ionic liquid-assisted cellulose-lignin bioplastics as sustainable alternatives to LDPE. Chem. Eng. J. 529, 173080. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2026.173080
Charge mediated nano-filtration for recovering sinapic acid from a mustard bran hydrolysate
Achinivu-Ibagere, E.; Adesanya, T. Z.; Larzilliere, V.; Rivera, E. C.; Allais, F. Charge Mediated Nano-Filtration for Recovering Sinapic Acid from a Mustard Bran Hydrolysate. J. Membr. Sci. 2025, 713, 123333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2024.123333
Transformation of Sugar Cane Lignin into Renewable Fuel-Range Cyclo-Alkanes: In-Situ Hydrogen Release Using Earth-Abundant AlCl3 and Biobased Mannose Triflate Support
Saliu, O. D.; Adesanya, T. Z.; Acquah, A.; Akobe, B.; Aganyi, D. D.; Abubakar, O. D.; Achinivu-Ibagere, E. Transformation of Sugar Cane Lignin into Renewable Fuel-Range Cyclo-Alkanes: In-Situ Hydrogen Release Using Earth-Abundant AlCl3 and Biobased Mannose Triflate Support. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2025, 64 (1), 179–189. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.4c03341
Modular bio-refinery simulation of Nesogordonia papaverifera by fast pyrolysis (FP): a focus on bio-oil enhancement
Umenweke, G., Adesanya, Z., Onyeaka, H. et al. Modular bio-refinery simulation of Nesogordonia papaverifera by fast pyrolysis (FP): a focus on bio-oil enhancement. Biomass Conv. Bioref. 13, 2655–2665 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01430-z
A Review on the Use of Natural Gas Purification Processes
to Enhance Natural Gas Utilization
Fidelis Wilson, E., Joseph Taiwo, A., Martins Chineme, O., Yusuf Temitope, A., Francis Chukwuka, E., Michael Olufemi, A., Osaretin Noah, E., Pamela Meyenum, I., Adesanya, Z., 2023. A Review on the Use of Natural Gas Purification Processes to Enhance Natural Gas Utilization. Int. J. Oil Gas Coal Eng. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ogce.20231101.13
Conference Presentations
These are some pictures from my conference presentations
Gordon Research Conference, 2023
River Sunday, Maine
Cellulose-lignin biodegradable films alternative for single-useplastics: formulation optimization and performance assessment
ACS Spring 2024
Biodegradation and thermal decomposition kinetics of sustainable high-performing cellulose-lignin films
2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
AIChE Midwest Regional Conference, 2025
Effects of Lignin Structure on the Performance of Cellulose-Lignin Biodegradable Films
ChEGSA Research Symposium, 2025
Mechanistic Insights into the Structure-Property Relationships of Lignin-Based Bioplastics
2025 AIChE Annual Meeting
Effects of Lignin Structure on the Performance of Cellulose-Lignin Biodegradable Films
2025 AIChE Annual Meeting
Mechanistic Insights into the Structure-Property Relationships of Lignin-Based Bioplastics
2025 AIChE Annual Meeting
Molecular Design of Sustainable Lignin-Based Advanced Materials
FAQs
What type of roles are you seeking after your PhD?
I am seeking industry-focused roles where advanced scientific thinking meets real-world impact. These include positions in process development, materials science, polymer science, sustainable chemicals, energy, and data-driven R&D, particularly in organizations that value innovation, scale-up, and applied research.
How does your PhD research translate to industry value?
My PhD trained me to solve complex, open-ended problems using quantitative analysis, molecular modeling, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making. These skills directly support industry needs such as process optimization, product development, materials characterization, sustainability assessment, and technology scale-up.
Do you have experience beyond academic research?
Yes. Prior to academic research, I have over 7 years experience designing oil and gas facilities including flowstations, crude oil refineries and natural gas processing plants, which enriched process thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, project management, and communicating technical results to non-technical stakeholders. My background enables me to operate effectively at the interface of research, engineering, and business objectives.
What makes you different from other PhD candidates?
I combine deep scientific expertise with a strong focus on practical application and impact, my experimental and computational competencies enable me to analyze phenomena holistically. My research is relevant to industry challenges, including sustainability, materials performance, and process efficiency, while also bringing experience in data analysis, modeling, and emerging digital tools.
Taiwo Zacchaeus Adesanya 