Full Member
Dr. TEMITOPE FAKOYA
Membership since:
2022
Field of activity:
About me
Research Focus
(a) Novel development of water purification techniques.
(b) Impact assessment of pollutants in environmental matrixes (Soil, Sediments, Water).
Degrees:
2021
Doctorate
Chemical Sciences
2014
Master
Chemical Sciences
2010
Master
Chemical Sciences
Publications resulting from Research
• Ejidike,I.P., Seyinde, D.O., Nwaeme, C.F., Bamigboye, M.O., Oluade,O., Ijimdiya, R. U., Fakoya, T.O., Fadare, D.A., Ojo ,O.O., Olaleru, S.A., Adetunji, J. B., Clayton, H. S. (2024). 'Green synthesis and characterization of bioinspired metal nanoparticles mediated by Ipomoea involucrata P. Beauv. as potential antimicrobial agents', International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 20(4), pp. 261-274. doi: 10.22034/ijnn.2025.2010480.2422
• Fakoya, T.O, Oyekunle, J.A.O, Adekunle, A.S, Oyinloye, J.A, Ejidike, A.J (2024).
Removal of Hexachlorocyclohexane Isomers from Musa Paradisiaca peel: Adsorption Isotherms, Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies. Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccta.2024.100140
• J.A.O. Oyekunle, I.D. Falodun, O.T. Ore and T.O. Fakoya (2022). Effects of different activation methods on the capacity of an agro-waste adsorbent in the removal of organochlorine pesticides and heavy metals contaminants from wastewater (Ife Journal of Science and Technology)
• Oyekunle, J. A.O, Elugoke, S.E, Adekunle, A.S, Oyinloye, J.A, Ojo, O.S and Fakoya, O.T (2019). Biodiesel Potentials and Lubricating Properties of Citrus Sinensis Seed Oil.
(International Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, Vol. 4(2), pp. 82-89).
• Fakoya O.T, Oluyemi E.A, Olabanji I.O, EludoyinA.O, Makinde O.W, Oyinloye J.A (22018). Seasonal Variation of Heavy Metal Speciation in soil and stream sediments from hospital waste dumpsite in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria.
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 12(9), pp. 312-322,
• Fakoya O.T, Oluyemi E.A., Olabanji I.O, Fakorede C.N (2017).
Seasonal Variation of Elemental, Physicochemical and Microbiological, Characteristics of the Stream Water around Hospital Waste Dumpsite in Ilesa,
South-western, Nigeria.
(Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Vol.9(4), pp.54-63.
• Makinde W.O, Oluyemi E.A, Tunbosun I.A, Olabanji I.O, Ogundele K.T, Fakoya O.T. (2016). Heavy Metal Contamination in Stream water and Sediments of Gold Mining Areas of South Western, Nigeria. (African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 10(5), pp.150-161.
• Olabanji I.O, Oluyemi E.A, Fakoya O.T, Eludoyin A.O. (2015). Effects of Waste Disposal System on Metal Composition of Hospital Dumpsite Soil in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria. (J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 10(3): 319 – 330).
• Sodeinde, K.O, Fakoya T.O, Onianwa P.C (2013). Estimates of Dietary intake of Heavy Metals levels in Local Nigerian Snacks. (Nigerian Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 31: 80-89).
Book Chapter
• Ejidike I.P, Okoh O.S, Fakoya T.O, Olaleru, Bamgboye M.O, Adiru A.O (2026). Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Water Purification Processes: for Inclusion In: Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Sustainable Energy Production.Wiley-VCH. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527853892.ch11.
• Fakoya, T.O, Oyekunle, J.A.O, Adekunle, A.S, Oyinloye, J.A, Ejidike, A.J (2024).
Removal of Hexachlorocyclohexane Isomers from Musa Paradisiaca peel: Adsorption Isotherms, Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies. Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccta.2024.100140
• J.A.O. Oyekunle, I.D. Falodun, O.T. Ore and T.O. Fakoya (2022). Effects of different activation methods on the capacity of an agro-waste adsorbent in the removal of organochlorine pesticides and heavy metals contaminants from wastewater (Ife Journal of Science and Technology)
• Oyekunle, J. A.O, Elugoke, S.E, Adekunle, A.S, Oyinloye, J.A, Ojo, O.S and Fakoya, O.T (2019). Biodiesel Potentials and Lubricating Properties of Citrus Sinensis Seed Oil.
(International Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry, Vol. 4(2), pp. 82-89).
• Fakoya O.T, Oluyemi E.A, Olabanji I.O, EludoyinA.O, Makinde O.W, Oyinloye J.A (22018). Seasonal Variation of Heavy Metal Speciation in soil and stream sediments from hospital waste dumpsite in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria.
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 12(9), pp. 312-322,
• Fakoya O.T, Oluyemi E.A., Olabanji I.O, Fakorede C.N (2017).
Seasonal Variation of Elemental, Physicochemical and Microbiological, Characteristics of the Stream Water around Hospital Waste Dumpsite in Ilesa,
South-western, Nigeria.
(Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Vol.9(4), pp.54-63.
• Makinde W.O, Oluyemi E.A, Tunbosun I.A, Olabanji I.O, Ogundele K.T, Fakoya O.T. (2016). Heavy Metal Contamination in Stream water and Sediments of Gold Mining Areas of South Western, Nigeria. (African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 10(5), pp.150-161.
• Olabanji I.O, Oluyemi E.A, Fakoya O.T, Eludoyin A.O. (2015). Effects of Waste Disposal System on Metal Composition of Hospital Dumpsite Soil in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria. (J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 10(3): 319 – 330).
• Sodeinde, K.O, Fakoya T.O, Onianwa P.C (2013). Estimates of Dietary intake of Heavy Metals levels in Local Nigerian Snacks. (Nigerian Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 31: 80-89).
Book Chapter
• Ejidike I.P, Okoh O.S, Fakoya T.O, Olaleru, Bamgboye M.O, Adiru A.O (2026). Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Water Purification Processes: for Inclusion In: Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts for Sustainable Energy Production.Wiley-VCH. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527853892.ch11.