Welcome to Dr. Mustapha Bello
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Dr. Mustapha Bello is a distinguished scholar whose academic and professional journey reflects a steadfast commitment to scientific innovation, leadership, and global engagement. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Dr. Bello earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos and a Master of Science in Reservoir and Geoscience Engineering from the Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP School), France. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Global Leadership, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Leadership and Human Resource Development (LHRD), and a Graduate Certificate in Future Faculty Readiness from Louisiana State University (LSU). His doctoral research focused on the electroreduction of carbon monoxide using copper catalysts in a zero-gap electrolyzer, advancing sustainable energy technologies that address global challenges related to climate change and carbon utilization.
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Biofilm Formation Influences the Wettability and Settling of Microplastic. Environmental Science & Technology Letters. ACS.
Amber J. Pete, Philip J. Brahana, Mustapha Bello, Michael G. Benton, and Bhuvnesh Bharti*Publication Date: 2022/10/25
The fate of 99% of the plastics present in oceans is unknown. It is presumed that biofilm formation...
More AbstractA guide to design the trajectory of active particles: From fundamentals to applications
Ahmed Al Harraq, Mustapha Bello, Bhuvnesh BhartiPublication Date: 2022/10
Active particles convert external energy into motility, displaying a variety of dynamical features....
More AbstractElectrochemical reduction of CO2: a common acetyl path to ethylene, ethanol or acetate
Monsuru Dauda, John Hendershot, Mustapha Bello, Junghyun Park, Alvaro Loaiza Orduz, Nicholas Lombardo, Orhan Kizilkaya, Phillip Sprunger, Anthony Engler, Craig Plaisance, John FlakePublication Date: 2024/3/5
Ethylene is well known as the primary product of CO2 reduction at Cu electrocatalysts using zero-gap...
More AbstractActivity and Selectivity in the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 at CuSnx Electrocatalysts Using a Zero-Gap Membrane Electrode Assembly
Monsuru Dauda, John Hendershot, Mustapha Bello, Junghyun Park, Alvaro Loaiza Orduz, Orhan Kizilkaya, Phillip Sprunger, Anthony Engler, Koffi Yao, Craig Plaisance, John FlakePublication Date: 2024/8/28
In this study Cu, Sn, and bimetallic CuSnx nanoparticles were synthesized and evaluated as electroca...
More AbstractUnderstanding the Role of Cu Electocatalyst, Binder, and Membrane Interfaces in CO2 Electrolyzer Durability
John C Hendershot, Mustapha Bello, Monsuru Olatunji Dauda and John C. FlakePublication Date: 2023/8/28
Carbon dioxide electrolyzers capable of maintaining stable performance for thousands of hours are ne...
More AbstractDurability of CO and CO2 Electrolyzers with Copper Electrocatalysts, Gas Diffusion Electrodes, and Anion Exchange Membranes
John C Flake, Mustapha Bello, Monsuru Olatunji Dauda, John C Hendershot, Ricardo Gonçlaves, Feng Jiao, Yushan Yan, Koffi YaoPublication Date: 2023/12/22
Recent works have shown that the electrochemical reduction of CO2 or CO to C2 products may be carrie...
More AbstractpH Effects in the Electrochemical Reduction of CO at Cu Electrocatalysts in an MEA Cell Configuration
Mustapha Bello, John C Hendershot, Monsuru Olatunji Dauda, Junghyun Park, John C FlakePublication Date: 2024/8/9
We explore the impact of pH and buffer on the electrochemical reduction of CO at Cu electrocatalysts...
More AbstractSelectivity and Durability in the Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to C2 Products Using Cu-P, Cu-Sn and Cu-Se Electrocatalysts
Monsuru Olatunji Dauda, John C Hendershot, Mustapha Bello, Ignace Agbadan, Soundarzo Tasnim, Craig Plaisance, John C FlakePublication Date: 2024/8/9
Ethylene is typically reported as the primary product from CO2 reduction at copper electrocatalysts...
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