Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur is a highly committed and research-driven professional currently advancing his expertise in the Physical Chemistry of Metallurgy, with a specialization in developing cathode materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion energy-storage systems. With a strong academic foundation that includes a master’s degree in Physical Chemistry, postgraduate diplomas in Chemistry and Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, he brings multidisciplinary strength to his scientific work. His contributions span materials chemistry, corrosion science, environmental chemistry, and analytical evaluation, supported by multiple publications in reputable international journals. He has conducted impactful research on microbiologically influenced corrosion, comparative corrosion behaviour of mild steel in various water environments, phytoremediation of polluted soils, and physicochemical assessments of microbial interactions with metal surfaces, alongside analytical modelling for crude-oil product evaluation and review studies on organometallic applications, wastewater-treatment challenges, and nutritional impacts of food-processing practices. His scholarly influence is reflected in his research metrics, with Scopus indexing 3 documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 1, while Google Scholar records 93 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 3, highlighting his growing impact within the scientific community. Through continuous advancement and diverse research engagements, Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur demonstrates strong analytical competence, scientific curiosity, and a dedication to advancing energy-storage materials, environmental sustainability, and practical research-based solutions.
Featured Publications
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Mudi, S. Y., Usman, M. T., & Ibrahim, S. (2015). Clinical and industrial application of organometallic compounds and complexes: A review. American Journal of Chemistry and Applications, 2(6), 151-158.
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M., S. A., Usman, M. T., & Mukhtar, U. (2016). Parents socio-economic status and students academic performance in Nigeria educational system. International Journal of Education and Information Technology, 2(3), 14-18.
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Usman, N. A., Tukur, U. M., & Usman, B. (2019). Comparative study on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in effluents, sea and fresh water. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 12(1), 280-284.
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Dolla, T. H., Mbokazi, S. P., Matthews, T., Mohamed, R., Sikeyi, L. L., Tukur, U. M., … (2025). Nano high-entropy materials for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis: Rational design, structure-activity relationships, and applications in rechargeable metal-air batteries. Energy Storage Materials, Article 104357.
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Gumel, S. M., Usman, M. T., & Ado, A. (2015). Colouration industry wastewater treatments in Nigeria – hazard and treatment: A review. International Journal of Chemical and Biomolecular Science, 1, 27-33.
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Usman, M. T., & Bishir, U. (2020). Microbiologically influenced corrosion of mild steel in some water environments. Algerian Journal of Materials Chemistry, 3(1), 1-10.