NuCore members

Anh Phan is a chemical engineer, Chair of Circular Chemical Engineering in the School of Engineering at Newcastle University.

Google Scholar: Click here.

SCOPUS: Click here.

Research Interests

• Pyrolysis/Gasification/Combustion
• Process Intensification
• Kinetic modelling
• Biofuel processing
• Cold plasma technologies
• Chemical recycling from plastic waste

Research themes:

• Reactor Engineering (CME2024)
• Reactor Systems Engineering (CME3035- Module leader)
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (CME3040- Module leader until 2018)
• Separation Processes 1 (CME2022)
• Plant Design (CME3039)
• MEng Research Project (CME8117)

• Articles

  • Akindoye SB, Chandran R, Phayutcharoenkun P, Phan AN, Prasertcharoensuk P. MIL-53(Al)/Biochar hybrid composite with enhanced structural durability for ambient-temperature hydrogen physisorption. Journal of Energy Storage 2026, 160, 121904.
  • Jasim FT, Abid MF, Gheni SA, Aziz KHH, Alwaasiti AA, Abdulrahman AA, Fattah IMR, Zhang K, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Hydrogen-driven enhancement of CO2 splitting in a non-thermal plasma reactor for sustainable carbon utilization. Green Technologies and Sustainability 2026, 4(2), 100347.
  • Phayutcharoenkun P, Akindoye SB, Chandran R, Phan AN, Duong LT, Arpornwichanop A, Prasertcharoensuk P. Flexible MIL-53(Al)/Biochar composite for enhanced norfloxacin Removal: Synergistic effects and adsorption mechanisms. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 2026, 153, 836-845.
  • Chandran R, Arpornwichanop A, Mankasem J, Duong LT, Phan AN, Prasertcharoensuk P. A hybrid artificial neural network–Aspen Plus framework for CO₂-enhanced biomass gasification and gas turbine performance. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2026, 14(2), 121712.
  • Bruce LA, Desmond L, Seddon AA, Bowen L, Mutch GA, Phan AN, Gibson EA. Investigating the effect of hydrothermal carbonisation reaction times on the photoluminescence of bio-oil-derived carbon polymer dots. Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2025, 13(5), 2172-2182.
  • Yencham J, Putivisutisak S, Weeranoppanant N, Ngaosuwan K, Chanthon N, Zullaikah S, Phan AN, Assabumrungrat S, Mens W. Intensified Glycerolysis of Palm Oil in a Spinning Disc Reactor for Continuous Monoglyceride Production. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2025, 13(29), 11301-11314.
  • Phan HH, Bell JG, Mutch GA, McCue AJ, Phan AN, Thomas KM. Spectroelectrochemical study of carbon structural and functionality characteristics on vanadium redox reactions for flow batteries. Materials Advances 2024, 18(5), 7170-7198.
  • Desmond L, Margini S, Barchiesi E, Pontrelli G, Phan AN, Gentile P. Layer-by-layer assembly of nanotheranostic particles for simultaneous delivery of docetaxel and doxorubicin to target osteosarcoma. APL Bioengineering 2024, 8(1), 016113.
  • Mankasem J, Prasertcharoensuk P, Phan AN. Intensification of two-stage biomass gasification for hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2024, 49(Part A), 189-202.
  • Nguyen TKC, Do HDK, Nguyen TLP, Pham TT, Mach BN, Nguyen TC, Pham TL, Katsande PM, Hong HA, Duong HT, Phan AN, Cutting SM, Vu MT, Nguyen VD. Genomic and vaccine preclinical studies reveal a novel mouse-adapted Helicobacter pylori model for the hpEastAsia genotype in Southeast Asia. Journal of Medical Microbiology 2024, 73(1).
  • Martinez-Narro G, Hassan S, Phan AN. Chemical recycling of plastic waste for sustainable polymer manufacturing – A critical review. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2024, 12(2), 112323.
  • Martinze-Narro G, Phan HH, Hassain S, Beaumont SK, Phan AN. Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste using metal-incorporated activated carbons for monomer recovery and carbon nanotube synthesis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2024, 12(2), 112226.
  • Nguyen QL, Le DV, Phan AN, Nguyen VD. Synthesis of biodegradable and antimicrobial nanocomposite film reinforced for coffee and agri-food product preservation. ACS Omega 2023, 8(45), 42177–42185.
  • Kargbo HO, Zhang J, Phan AN. Robust modelling development for optimisation of hydrogen production from biomass gasification process using bootstrap aggregated neural network. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2023, 48(29), 18012-10828.
  • Okot DK, Bilsborrow PE, Phan AN, Manning DAC. Kinetics of maize cob and bean straw pyrolysis and combustion. Heliyon 2023, 9(6), e17236.
  • Martinez-Narro G, Royston NJ, Billsborough KL, Phan AN. Kinetic modelling of mixed plastic waste pyrolysis. Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis 2023, 9, 100105.
  • Harris J, Phan AN. Green approach for chemical production from waste cooking oils. Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action 2023, 2, 100017.
  • Van NTT, Phan AN, Cuong VC, Van NTT, Thanh HG-T, Khai NQ, Tri N, Nguyen T-T, Bui X-T, Huynh KPH. Enhanced heterogeneous Fenton degradation of p-nitrophenol by Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles decorated cellulose aerogel from banana stem. Environmental Technology and Innovation 2023, 30, 103041.
  • Ahmed SMR, Walton D, Gheni SA, Phan AN. Continuous Reactive Crystallization in a Mesoscale Oscillatory Baffled Reactor. Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023, 46(11), 2345-2352.
  • Le CT, Truong TQ, Nguyen DPT, Bui NTK, Goh XY, Huynh HKP, Nguyen A-T, Phan AN, Ngo TM, Nguyen ST. Advanced aerogels from waste tires and coal ash for thermal and acoustic insulation applications- Insights into the effect of synthesis conditions and precursors contents on aerogel characteristics. Journal of Porous Materials 2023, 31, 335-350.
  • Van Nguyen TT, Phan AN, Nguyen T-A, Nguyen TK, Nguyen ST, Pugazhendhi A, Ky Phuong HH. Valorization of agriculture waste biomass as biochar: As first-rate biosorbent for remediation of contaminated soil. Chemosphere 2022, 307, 135834.
  • Nguyen HSH, Phan HH, Huynh HKP, Nguyen ST, Nguyen VTT, Phan AN. Understanding the effects of cellulose fibers from various pre-treated barley straw on properties of aerogels. Fuel Processing Technology 2022, 236, 107425.
  • Okot DK, Bilsborrow PE, Phan AN. Thermo-chemical behaviour of maize cob and bean straw briquettes. Energy Conversion and Management: X 2022, 16, 100313.
  • Van Nguyen TT, Yang GX, Phan AN, Nguyen T, Ho TG, Nguyen ST, Ky Phuong HH. Insights into the effects of synthesis techniques and crosslinking agents on the characteristics of cellulosic aerogels from Water Hyacinth. RSC Advances 2022, 12(30), 19225-19231.
  • Kargbo HO, Ng KS, Phan AN. Evaluation of the economic feasibility of a two-stage gasification system for hydrogen, liquid fuels and energy production from residues. Energy Conversion and Management 2022, 253, 115126.
  • Barchiesi E, Wareing T, Desmond L, Phan AN, Gentile P, Pontrelli G. Characterization of the Shells in Layer-By-Layer Nanofunctionalized Particles: A Computational Study. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 2022, 10, 888944.
  • Ng KS, Phan AN, Iacovidouc E, Wan Ab Karim Ghani WA. Techno-economic assessment of a novel integrated system of mechanical-biological treatment and valorisation of residual municipal solid waste into hydrogen: A case study in the UK. Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, 298, 126706.
  • Nguyen TTV, Tri N, Tran BA, Dao Duy T, Nguyen ST, Nguyen T-A, Phan AN, Mai Thanh P, Huynh HKP. Synthesis, Characteristics, Oil Adsorption, and Thermal Insulation Performance of Cellulosic Aerogel Derived from Water Hyacinth. ACS Omega 2021, 6(40), 26130-26139.
  • Prasertcharoensuk P, Bull SJ, Arpornwichanop A, Phan AN. Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Waste Wood and CO₂. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 2021, 60(33), 12362-12376.
  • Abbas A, Abbas S, Tabish TA, Bull SJ, Phan AN, Lim TM. Role of precursor microstructure in the development of graphene quantum dots from biomass. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 2021, 9(5), 106154.
  • Kargbo HO, Zhang J, Phan AN. Optimisation of two-stage biomass gasification for hydrogen production via artificial neural network. Applied Energy 2021, 302, 117567.
  • Ibrahim HH, Bilsborrow PE, Phan AN. Intensification of pre-treatment and fractionation of agricultural residues. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification 2021, 159, 108231.
  • Humadi JI, Gheni SA, Ahmed SMR, Abdullah GH, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Fast, non-extractive, and ultradeep desulfurization of diesel in an oscillatory baffled reactor. Process Safety and Environmental Protection 2021, 152, 178-187.
  • Ng KS, Phan AN. Evaluating the Techno-economic Potential of an Integrated Material Recovery and Waste-to-Hydrogen System. Resources, Conservation & Recycling 2021, 167, 105392.
  • Abbas A, Abbas S, Bhattarai A, Latiff NM, Wai N, Phan AN, Lim TM. Effect of electrode porosity on the charge transfer in vanadium redox flow battery. Journal of Power Sources 2021, 488, 229411.
  • Duong LT, Phan AN. Intensification of hydrodeoxygenation of liquid derived from pyrolysis: guaiacol as model compound. Chemical Engineering Journal 2020, 402, 125793.
  • Harvey A, Abdul Rahim MA, Phan AN. Intensification of epoxidation of vegetable oils using a continuous mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactor. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing and Processing 2020, 2(3).
  • Abbas A, Tabish TA, Bull SJ, Lim TM, Phan AN. High yield synthesis of graphene quantum dots from biomass waste as a highly selective probe for Fe³⁺ sensing. Scientific Reports 2020, 10, 21262.
  • Tran TD, Nguyen ST, Do ND, Thai NTN, Thai QB, Huynh HKP, Nguyen VTT, Phan AN. Green aerogels from rice straw for thermal, acoustic insulation and oil spill cleaning applications. Materials Chemistry and Physics 2020, 253, 123363.
  • Harris J, Zhang K, Phan AN. Cold plasma assisted deoxygenation of liquid phase glycerol at atmospheric pressure. Chemical Engineering Journal 2020, 393, 124698.
  • Harris J, Zhang K, Phan AN. Cold plasma assisted decomposition of alcohols. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification 2020, 153, 107985.
  • Im-Orb K, Phan AN, Arpornwichanop A. Bio-methanol production from oil palm residues: A thermodynamic analysis. Energy Conversion and Management 2020, 226, 113493.
  • McDonough JR, Ahmed SMR, Phan AN, Harvey AP. The development of helical vortex pairs in oscillatory flows – A numerical and experimental study. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification 2019, 143, 107588.
  • Ahmed SMR, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Scale-Up of Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer in Oscillatory Multiorifice Baffled Reactors (OMBRs). Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 2019, 58(15), 5929-5935.
  • Buchmaier J, Brunner C, Griesbacher U, Phan AN, Harvey AP, Krishna Gudiminchi R, Nidetzky B, Muster B. Oscillatory flow bioreactor (OFB) applied in enzymatic hydrolysis at high solid loadings. Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly 2019, 33(4), 459-470.
  • Prasertcharoensuk P, Bull SJ, Phan AN. Gasification of waste biomass for hydrogen production: effects of pyrolysis parameters. Renewable Energy 2019, 143, 112-120.
  • Okot DK, Bilsborrow PE, Phan AN. Briquetting characteristics of bean straw-maize cob blend. Biomass and Bioenergy 2019, 126, 150-158.
  • Ahmed SMR, Law R, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Thermal performance of meso-scale oscillatory baffled reactors. Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification 2018, 132, 25-33.
  • McDonough JR, Phan AN, Harvey AP. The mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactor facilitates intensified kinetics screening when the solvent is removed. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification 2018, 129, 51-62.
  • Prasertcharoensuk P, Hernandez DA, Bull SJ, Phan AN. Optimisation of a throat downdraft gasifier for hydrogen production. Biomass and Bioenergy 2018, 116, 216-226.
  • Diaz-Silvarrey LS, Zhang K, Phan AN. Monomer recovery through advanced pyrolysis of waste high density polyethylene (HDPE). Green Chemistry 2018, 20(8), 1813-1823.
  • Ahmed SMR, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Mass transfer enhancement as a function of oscillatory baffled reactor design. Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification 2018, 130, 229-239.
  • Eze VC, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Intensified one-step biodiesel production from high water and free fatty acid waste cooking oils. Fuel 2018, 220, 567-574.
  • Mustaffar A, Phan AN, Boodhoo K. Hybrid heat pipe screw dryer: A novel, continuous and highly energy-efficient drying technology. Chemical Engineering & Processing-Process Intensification 2018, 128, 199-215.
  • Okot DK, Bilsborrow PE, Phan AN. Effects of operating parameters on maize COB briquette quality. Biomass and Bioenergy 2018, 112, 61-72.
  • Law R, Ahmed S, Tang N, Phan AN, Harvey A. Development of a more robust correlation for predicting heat transfer performance in oscillatory baffled reactors . Chemical Engineering & Processing: Process Intensification 2018, 125, 133-138.
  • Harris J, Phan AN, Zhang K. Cold plasma catalysis as a novel approach for valorisation of untreated waste glycerol. Green Chemistry 2018, 20(11), 2578-2587.
  • Diaz-Silvarrey LS, McMahon A, Phan AN. Benzoic acid recovery via waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) catalyticpyrolysis using sulphated zirconia catalyst. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 2018, 134, 621-631.
  • Eze VC, Fisher JC, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Intensification of Carboxylic Acid Esterification using a Solid Catalyst in a Mesoscale Oscillatory Baffled Reactor Platform. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 322, 205-214.
  • Zhang K, Zhang G, Liu X, Phan AN, Luo K. A study on CO₂ decomposition to CO and O₂ by the combination of catalysis and dielectric barrier discharges at low temperatures and ambient pressure. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2017, 56(12), 3204-3216.
  • McDonough JR, Ahmed SMR, Phan AN, Harvey AP. A study of the flow structures generated by oscillating flows in a helical baffled tube. Chemical Engineering Science 2017, 171, 160-178.
  • Wang H, Mustaffar A, Phan A, Zivkovic V, Reay D, Law R, Boodhoo K. A review of process intensification applied to solids handling. Chemical Engineering and Processing 2017, 118, 78-107.
  • McDonough JR, Phan AN, Reay DA, Harvey AP. Passive isothermalisation of an exothermic reaction in flow using a novel "Heat Pipe Oscillatory Baffled Reactor (HPOBR)". Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification 2016, 110, 201-213.
  • Diaz-Silvarrey LS, Phan AN. Kinetic study of municipal plastic waste. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016, 41(37), 16352–16364.
  • Eze VC, Harvey AP, Phan AN. Determination of the kinetics of biodiesel saponification in alcoholic hydroxide solutions. Fuel 2015, 140, 724-730.
  • Bach QV, Tran KQ, Skreiberg O, Khalil RA, Phan AN. Effects of wet torrefaction on reactivity and kinetics of wood under air combustion conditions. Fuel 2014, 137, 375-383.
  • Eze VC, Phan AN, Harvey AP. A more robust model of the biodiesel reaction, allowing identification of process conditions for significantly enhanced rate and water tolerance. Bioresource Technology 2014, 156, 222-231.
  • Rasdi FRM, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Rapid determination of reaction order and rate constants of an imine synthesis reaction using a mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactor. Chemical Engineering Journal 2013, 222, 282-291.
  • Eze VC, Phan AN, Pirez C, Harvey AP, Lee AF, Wilson K. Heterogeneous catalysis in an oscillatory baffled flow reactor. Catalysis Science and Technology 2013, 3(9), 2373-2379.
  • Phan AN, Harvey AP, Eze V. Rapid Production of Biodiesel in Mesoscale Oscillatory Baffled Reactors. Chemical Engineering & Technology 2012, 35(7), 1214-1220.
  • Phan AN, Harvey AP. Characterisation of mesoscale oscillatory helical baffled reactor-Experimental approach. Chemical Engineering Journal 2012, 180(2012), 229-236.
  • Phan AN, Harvey AP. Effect of geometrical parameters on fluid mixing in novel mesoscale oscillatory helical baffled designs. Chemical Engineering Journal 2011, 169(1-3), 339-347.
  • Phan AN, Harvey AP, Rawcliffe M. Continuous screening of base-catalysed biodiesel production using New designs of mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactors. Fuel Processing Technology 2011, 92(8), 1560-1567.
  • Phan AN, Harvey A, Lavender J. Characterisation of fluid mixing in novel designs of mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactors operating at low flow rates (0.3-0.6 ml/min). Chemical Engineering and Processing 2011, 50(3), 254-263.
  • Phan AN, Harvey A. Development and evaluation of novel designs of continuous mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactors. Chemical Engineering Journal 2010, 159(1-3), 212-219.
  • Ryu C, Yang YB, Gilbert P, Chung W, Phan AN, Le AK, Khor A, Chen Q, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J. Waste segregation presents thermal treatment opportunities. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management 2009, 162(1), 45-59.
  • Phan AN, Sharafi V, Swithenbank J. Effect of bed depth on characterisation of slow pyrolysis products. Fuel 2009, 88(8), 1383-1387.
  • Phan AN, Phan TM. Biodiesel production from waste cooking oils. Fuel 2008, 87(17-18), 3490-3496.
  • Yang YB, Phan AN, Ryu C, Sharifi V, Swithenbank J. Mathematical modelling of slow pyrolysis of segregated solid wastes in a packed-bed pyrolyser. Fuel 2007, 86(1-2), 169-180.
  • Ryu C, Phan AN, Yang YB, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J. Ignition and burning rates of segregated waste combustion in packed beds. Waste Mangement 2007, 27(6), 802-810.
  • Ryu C, Phan AN, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J. Combustion of textile residues in a packed bed. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 2007, 31(8), 887-895.
  • Ryu C, Phan AN, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J. Co-combustion of textile residues with cardboard and waste wood in a packed bed. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 2007, 32(2), 450-458.
  • Phan AN, Ryu C, Sharifi VN, Swithenbank J. Characterisation of slow pyrolysis products from segregated wastes for energy production. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 2007, 81(1), 65-71.

• Book Chapters

  • Phan HH, Phan AN. Carbon Nanostructures with the Ultra-High Surface Area and Porosity Derived from Biomass. In: Tiwari SK: Bystrzejewski M; Kumar V, ed. Biomass-Based Functional Carbon Nanostructures for Supercapacitors. Singapore: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023, pp.99-125.
  • Phan HH, Phan AN. Amorphous Carbon with a Graphitic Pattern Derived from Biomass for Supercapacitor Applications. In: Tiwari SK; Bystrzejewski M; Kumar V, ed. Biomass-Based Functional Carbon Nanostructures for Supercapacitors. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2023, pp.179-221.

• Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstracts)

  • Nguyen ST, Minh Vu T, Boi Ly T, Cao NNH, Nguyen MTX, Nguyen KM, Ngo TM, Huynh HKP, Nguyen DPT, Nguyen H, Phan AN. Excellent catalytic activity of NiPd/C nanocatalysts for anodic oxidation of methanol in alkaline media. In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 2023, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Institute of Physics.
  • Nguyen VD, Pham TC, Pham TT, Phan AN. Digital and circular technologies for climate-smart and sustainable agriculture: The case of Vietnamese coffee. In: International Conference on Marine Sustainable Development and Innovation 2023 (MSDI 2023). 2023, Nha Trang, Vietnam: Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd.
  • Nguyen VD, Phan AN. Computational modeling of the porous structure parameters from experimental images of bio-based aerogels and related porous materials. In: Materials Today Conference 2023. 2023, Singapore.
  • Ahmed SMR, Law R, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Thermo-performance evaluation of meso oscillatory baffled reactors. In: ChemEngDay 2018. 2018, Leeds, UK.
  • Boodhoo KVK, Phan A, Zivkovic V, Eze V, Mustaffar A. Intensified-By-Design (IbD): Creating a Platform for Facilitating Process Intensification in Solids Handling Applications. In: AIChE 2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety. 2018, Orlando, Florida: AIChE.
  • Mustaffar A, Phan A, Boodhoo KVK. Hybrid Heat Pipe Screw Dryer: A Novel, Continuous and Highly Energy-Efficient Drying Technology. In: AIChE 2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety. 2018, Orlando, Florida: AIChE.
  • Mustaffar A, Phan A, Boodhoo KVK. Bi-Directional Thermal Control of Twin Screw Granulation Process Via a Specialised Annular Heat Pipe. In: AIChE 2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety. 2018, Orlando, Florida: AIChE.
  • Eze VC, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Two-stage catalytic conversions of triglycerides into methyl esters and solketal: A novel biodiesel process. In: 21st International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2014 and 17th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, PRES 2014. 2014, Prague: Czech Society of Chemical Engineering.
  • Abernethy RA, Phan AN, Harvey AP. L-glutamic acid crystallization in a mesoscale oscillatory baffled crystallizer. In: Process Development Division 2013 - Core Programming Area at the 2013 AIChE Annual Meeting: Global Challenges for Engineering a Sustainable Future. 2013, San Francisco, CA, USA: AIChE.
  • Solano JP, Herrero R, Espin S, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Numerical study of the flow pattern and heat transfer enhancement in oscillatory baffled reactors with helical coil inserts. In: 3rd European Process Intensification Conference (EPIC). 2012, Manchester, UK: Elsevier Ltd.
  • Phan AN, Harvey AP. Novel mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactors- Development and characterisation. In: European Process Intensification Conference (EPIC). 2011, Manchester, UK.
  • Herrero R, Solano JP, Harvey AP, Phan AN. Flow field and heat transfer characteristics in oscillatory flow reactors with helical coil inserts. In: European Process Intensification Conference (EPIC). 2011, Manchester, UK.
  • Harvey AP, Phan AN. RTD Studies of Oscillatory Baffled Mesoreactors: Effect of Baffle Geometry. In: World Congress of Chemical Engineering. 2009, Montreal, Canada.

• Note

  • Zhang K, Zhang G, Liu X, Phan AN, Luo K, Akay G. Erratum: A study on CO2 decomposition to CO and O2 by the combination of catalysis and dielectric-barrier discharges at low temperatures and ambient pressure (Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (2017) 56:12 (3204−3216) DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b04570). Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 2020, 59(1), 502-502.

• Reviews

  • Yencham J, Phan AN, Mens W, Putivisutisak S, Assabumrungrat S. Spinning disc reactors: recent advances in CFD modeling for optimization and scale‑up. Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering 2026, 52, 101261.
  • Chandran R, Sheraz M, Arpornwichanop A, Phan AN, Elumalai P, Prasertcharoensuk P. Toward Efficient Carbon Utilization and Renewable Energy Storage: A Review of Zeolite Catalysts for CO₂ Methanation. Energy and Fuels 2025, 39(41), 19574-19599.
  • Larimi A, Harvey AP, Phan AN, Beshtar M, Wilson K, Lee AF. Aspects of Reaction Engineering for Biodiesel Production. Catalysts 2024, 14(10), 701.
  • Nguyen HSH, Huynh HKP, Nguyen ST, Nguyen VTT, Nguyen T-A, Phan AN. Insights into sustainable aerogels from lignocellulosic materials. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2022, 10(44), 23467-23482.
  • Desmond L, Phan AN, Gentile P. Critical overview on the green synthesis of carbon quantum dots and their application for cancer therapy. Environmental Science: Nano 2021, 8(4), 848-862.
  • Wareing TC, Gentile P, Phan AN. Biomass-Based Carbon Dots: Current Development and Future Perspectives. ACS Nano 2021, 15(10), 15471–15501.
  • Kargbo H, Harris JS, Phan AN. "Drop-in" fuel production from biomass: Critical review on techno-economic feasibility and sustainability. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2021, 135, 1101168.
  • Okoro V, Azimov U, Munoz J, Hernandez HH, Phan AN. Microalgae cultivation and harvesting: Growth performance and use of flocculants - A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2019, 115, 109364.
  • Abbas A, Mariana LT, Phan AN. Biomass-waste derived graphene quantum dots and their applications. Carbon 2018, 140, 77-99.
  • Lim MT, Phan A, Roddy D, Harvey A. Technologies for measurement and mitigation of particulate emissions from domestic combustion of biomass: A review. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 2015, 49, 574-584.
  • McDonough JR, Phan AN, Harvey AP. Rapid process development using oscillatory baffled mesoreactors - A state-of-the-art review. Chemical Engineering Journal 2015, 265, 110-121.