Nnabuk Okon Eddy

Nnabuk Okon Eddy graduated from the University of Calabar with a BSc Degree in Chemistry (1995) and PhD in Physical Chemistry (2010) and was appointed Professor of Physical Chemistry in 2015. He currently serves as a Professor of Physical/Computational Chemistry at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He had previously served at ABU, Zaria, and Federal University, Lokoja, before his present appointment at the UNN. Prof. Eddy has led several research teams as Principal Investigator at both National and International levels and is the current Chairman of the Federal Government’s Technical Committee on Agrochemicals. His contribution to waste reduction through recycling and resource recovery has received remarkable global impacts, with an average h-index of 49 and i10 index of 130. He has led different accreditation teams to the Chemistry Departments of some Nigerian universities and has, over the years, successfully supervised many postgraduate students at both the MSc and PhD levels. He is a consultant to the University of Zambia and NAEC on Chemistry and Nuclear Science curricula. He is among the top 2% most cited scientists and the first Physical Sciences in Nigeria (ADI ranking).

Publications

Applications of Nanocomposites in Water Remediation: A Mechanistic Overview
Applications of Nanocomposites in Water Remediation: A Mechanistic Overview
Rajni Garg, Rishav Garg, Nnabuk Okon Eddy. © 2024. 28 pages.
Water is a crucial natural resource for human and ecosystem health. However, rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and exploitation of natural resources have negatively...
Ethical and Environmental Implications Associated With the Application of Nanotechnology
Ethical and Environmental Implications Associated With the Application of Nanotechnology
Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Rajni Garg, Richard Alexis Ukpe, Nyeneime William Akpanudo, Hillary Abugu, Rishav Garg, Ansar Anjum, Balu Anand. © 2024. 26 pages.
Nanotechnology is gaining wider acceptability in the global system because of the wider scope of its applications and the vast expectations for future demands. However, some...
Applications of Nanocoatings: Smart and Sustainable Protection
Applications of Nanocoatings: Smart and Sustainable Protection
Rishav Garg, Rajni Garg, Nnabuk Okon Eddy. © 2024. 29 pages.
The application of one material on another, often referred to as the substrate, is what is known as a coating. Their primary purpose is to shield the material from deterioration...
The Role of Corrosion Inhibitors
The Role of Corrosion Inhibitors
Rajni Garg, Rishav Garg, Nnabuk Okon Eddy. © 2024. 30 pages.
Corrosion inhibitors are a vital component in the prevention of metal degradation, which is a significant issue affecting various industries worldwide. This chapter provides a...
Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials
Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials
Rajni Garg, Rishav Garg, Nnabuk Okon Eddy. © 2022. 569 pages.
Nanomaterials can be synthesized by physical, chemical, and biological methods; however, the latter technique is preferred as it is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and cost-effective....
CaO Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications in Water Remediation
CaO Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Applications in Water Remediation
Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Rajni Garg. © 2022. 22 pages.
Adsorption is widely acknowledged as one of the best options that are available for the removal of contaminants from water. Contamination of water does not only create water...