School of Chemical & Materials Engineering (SCME)
Faculty Sarah Farrukh

Sarah Farrukh

Associate Professor
  • School of Chemical & Materials Engineering
  • 5190855111
Summary

Dr. Sarah Farrukh is working as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) and Founding Leader of the Membrane for Advance Research Laboratory (MEMAR Lab.) at the National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan (NUST). She is the recipient of the three (3) research fundings from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. She has supervised 1 PhD student and 18 M.S students and received “2019 Best Researcher Award and 2018 Best Teacher Award”. She has worked for more than six years in academia and research, with experience in some of the leading technologies key to the currently most mature renewable and clean energy and CO2 capture regarding Synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and parametric analysis of advanced porous and membrane materials. More recently, her focus is on bringing significant new and evolving technologies to an advanced level regarding renewable energy, i.e., hydrogen storage, CO2 capture. She has authored/co-authored >60 indexed publications and >7 book chapters. Her work has been cited >700 times with an h-index of 16 and an i10-index of 23. Furthermore, she has submitted 3 national patents and published one book entitled “NanoTechnology and Generation of Sustainable Hydrogen”. She is skilled academician and researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in materials development for sustainability and clean and renewable energy applications. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and experience in research and academia.

Academic Background
PhD (Membrane Sciences, Seperations) NUST, Islamabad February 06, 2011 - December 15, 2015
Honours and Awards
Scholarship at Hamdard Un Scholarship given by hamdard university after achieving position in final degree
Scholarship Quaid-i-Azam University awarded scholarship for MSc Physics
Gold Medal President Gold Medal for MS Energetic Materials Engineering
Publications
Synthesis and CO2/N2 Separation Performance Analysis of Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMM) Based on Different Bimetallic Metal Organic Frameworks (Ni-Cu-MOF-74, Ni-Co-MOF-74, and Ni-Zn-MOF-74) December 18, 2025 Membranes - Volume 15(12), Article Number 385
Harnessing synergistic two-step adsorption of silica/calcium chloride (CaCl2) hybrid composites for ammonium removal from aquarium wate June 01, 2025 Water Environment Research - Volume:97, Issue:06, Article Number: e70080
Synthesis Methods and Characterization Techniques of Multi-layer Composite (MLC) Membranes May 31, 2025 Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation - Chapter 2, Pages:72
Adsorption in Multi-layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation Applications May 31, 2025 Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation - Chapter 3, Pages:56
Conclusions and Future Trends-MLC May 31, 2025 Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation - Chapter:05, Pages:05
Introduction: MLC membranes book May 31, 2025 Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation - Chapter 1, Pages 1-30
Multi-layer Composite (MLC) Membranes Gas Transport Models and Separation Mechanisms May 31, 2025 Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation - Chapter 4, Pages 159-185
Experimental validation and optimization of bendable linear shaped charges with degressive explosive thickness for aerospace and defense applications April 24, 2025 Journal of Energetic Materials - 1-33
Synergistic effects of structured and powdered Calcium Chloride-Activated Carbon composites on Ammonia adsorption: the role of salt distribution and pH-controlled crosslinking January 01, 2025 Emergent Materials - Pages 1-24
Fabrication of Fe 3 O 4 based cellulose acetate mixed matrix membranes for As(III) removal from wastewater May 13, 2024 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology - Vol:10, Issue:07, Pages:1637-1652
Free-Flowing Polymer-Bonded Powder Composition of Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine using Solvent-Slurry Coating+ March 19, 2024 Polymers - Volume 16(6), Article Number 841
CO2 adsorption properties of Ni-BDC MOF and its 1–8 wt% g-C3N4/Ni-BDC MOF January 01, 2024 Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology - Volume 299, Article Number: 117043
Fabrication and Permeation Analysis of Polysulfone (PSf) Modified Cellulose Triacetate (CTA) Blend Membranes for CO2 Separation from Methane (CH4 December 05, 2023 Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Pages: 17
A contemplating review on different synthesis methods of 2D-Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheets November 01, 2023 Fuel - Volume 351, Article Number 128923
Investigation of the effect of Ni and Cu variant MOF-74 in the Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs) for efficient gas separation applications October 01, 2023 Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Volume:30, Issue:50, Page:109453-109468
WS2 nanosheets rooted in polyethylene terephthalate membrane for gas barrier properties improvement March 06, 2023 Journal of Materials Science - Volume 58, Issue 11, Pages 4753-4765
Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Separation from Flue Gas (CO2/N2) February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 7, Pages:172-208
Techno-economic Analysis of Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) Based CO2 Separation Processes February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 9, Pages 249-265
Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for Syngas Purification (CO2/H2) February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 6, Pages:145–171
Introduction February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 1, Pages 1-24
Conclusions and Future Trends February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 10, Pages:267-271
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Storage and Utilization February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 8, Pages:209-248
Fabrication, Characterization, and Design of Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 3, Pages 47-91
Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for Biogas Purification (CO2/CH4) February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 5, Pages 119-144
Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for Natural Gas Purification (CO2/CH4) February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 4, Pages 93-118
Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) Gas Transport Models and Reaction Mechanism February 14, 2023 Book on Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends - Chapter 2, Pages 25-45
Blending of ZnO Nanorods in Cellulose Acetate Mixed Matrix Membrane for Enhancement of CO2 Permeability January 02, 2023 Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Pages 1-17
Challenges and issues with the performance of boron nitride rooted membrane for gas separation December 01, 2022 Chemosphere - Volume 308, Part 1, Article Number 136002
Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Solid-Based Heterogeneous Nanocatalysts for Biodiesel Production November 11, 2022 Book on Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability - Volume 1, Chapter 3, Pages 91-110
Model analysis on effect of temperature on the solubility of recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic November 01, 2022 Chemosphere - Volume 307, Part 3, Article Number 136050
Investigation on the Redox Properties of a Novel Cu-Based Pr-Modified Oxygen Carrier for Chemical Looping Combustion November 01, 2022 ACS Omega - Volume 7, Issue 45, Pages 40789-40798
Environmental treatment and remediation using h-BN based smart and hybrid membrane October 01, 2022 Chemosphere - Volume 305, Article Number 135466
Parametric study for N2O conversion and reduction using cobalt-oxide-based catalysts August 29, 2022 Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy - Pages 1- 21, Article Number e13982
Utilization of Dairy Scum Waste as a Feedstock for Biodiesel Production via Different Heating Sources for Catalytic Transesterification July 19, 2022 ChemBioEng Reviews - Volume 9, No. 6, Pages 1-28
The influence of polymer concentration on the morphology and mechanical properties of asymmetric polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membrane for O2/N2 separation April 14, 2022 Polymers and Polymer Composites - Volume 30, Pages 1-12
Catalytic adsorptive removal of toxic compounds from water using motifs of Ce doped Co3O4/RGO nanohybrids April 01, 2022 Cleaner Engineering and Technology - Volume 7, Article Number 100417
Future advances and challenges of nanomaterial-based technologies for electromagnetic interference-based technologies: A review April 01, 2022 Environmental Research - Volume 205, Article Number 112402
Performance Analysis of Calcium-Doped Titania (TiO2) as an Effective Electron Transport Layer (ETL) for Perovskite Solar Cells February 15, 2022 Energies - Volume 15(4), Article Number 1408
Green synthesized nano-cellulose polyethylene imine-based biological membrane February 01, 2022 Food and Chemical Toxicology - Volume 160, February 2022, 112773
Experimental investigation of polysulfone modified cellulose acetate membrane for CO2/H2 gas separation January 06, 2022 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering - Volume 39, Pages189-197
Mode of Operation in Membrane Contactors January 01, 2022 Book on Membrane Contactor Technology: Water Treatment, Food Processing, Gas Separation, and Carbon Capture - Chapter 5, Pages 143-183
Applications of Membrane Contactor Technology in Wastewater Treatment January 01, 2022 Book on Membrane Contactor Technology: Water Treatment, Food Processing, Gas Separation, and Carbon Capture - Chapter 6, Pages 185-217
Applications of Membrane Contactor Technology for Pre-combustion Carbon Dioxide ( CO 2 ) Capture January 01, 2022 Book on Membrane Contactor Technology: Water Treatment, Food Processing, Gas Separation, and Carbon Capture - Chapter 8, Pages 247-280
Valorization of Solketal Synthesis from Sustainable Biodiesel Derived Glycerol Using Response Surface Methodology December 16, 2021 Catalysts - Volume 11(12), Article Number 1537
3-(Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane modifed CuO nanoparticles-mediated adsorbent or removal o methylene blue through polymer inclusion membranes transport: optimization of operational variables December 01, 2021 Desalination and Water Treatment - Volume 242, Pages 274-282
Design and Development of a Computational Tool for a Dialyzer by Using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Model November 24, 2021 Membranes - Volume 11, Issues 12, Article Number 916
A comprehensive overview of dual-layer composite membrane for air (O2/N2) separation November 01, 2021 Polymers and Polymer Composites - Volume 29, Issue 9, Pages S1630-S1640
Metal−Organic Frameworks for Carbon Dioxide Capture October 29, 2021 Book on Metal-Organic Frameworks for Carbon Capture and Energy - Chapter 9, Pages 203-238
Novel Cellulose Triacetate (CTA)/Cellulose Diacetate (CDA) Blend Membranes Enhanced by Amine Functionalized ZIF-8 for CO2 Separation August 31, 2021 Polymers - Volume 13(17), Article Number 2946
Graphene Nanocomposites August 25, 2021 Handbook of Polymer and Ceramic Nanotechnology - Pages 1-19
Magnesium doped TiO2 as efficient electron transport layer in perovskite solar cells August 01, 2021 Case Studies in Thermal Engineering - Volume 26, Article Number 101101
Development of mass and heat transfer coupled model of hollow fiber membrane for salt recovery from brine via osmotic membrane distillation July 07, 2021 Environmental Sciences Europe - Volume 33, Article Number 81
Mixed and single gas permeation performance analysis of amino-modified ZIF based mixed matrix membrane June 10, 2021 Polymer and Polymer Composite - Pages 1-12
Thickness Effect on Permeance of CO2/CH4 Gases in CA Coated PVDF Composite Membranes June 04, 2021 Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society - Volume 80, Issue 2, Pages 89-95
Sonochemical synthesis of Co3O4 nanoparticles deposited on GO sheets and their potential application as a nanofiller in MMMs for O2/N2 separation June 02, 2021 RSC Advances - Volume 11(32), Pages 19647-19655
Glycerol Conversion to Solketal: Catalyst and Reactor Design, and Factors Affecting the Yield June 01, 2021 ChemBioChem Reviews - Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 227-238
Advanced multiple-layer composite CTA/CDA hollow fiber membranes for CO2 separations May 01, 2021 Journal of Membrane Science - Volume 625, Article Number 119124
Investigation of cellulose acetate/gamma‐cyclodextrin MOF based mixed matrix membranes for CO2/CH4 gas separation April 01, 2021 Green House Gases - Science and Technology - Volume 11, Issue 2, Pages 313-330
Performance Analysis of Blended Membranes of Cellulose Acetate with Variable Degree of Acetylation for CO2/CH4 Separation March 29, 2021 Membranes - Volume 11, Issue 4, Article Number 245
Biomimetic highly hydrophobic stearic acid functionalized MOF sponge for efficient oil/water separation January 20, 2021 Materials Research Express - Volume 8, Article Number 015019
Nanotechnology and the Generation of Sustainable Hydrogen January 06, 2021 Nanotechnology and the Generation of Sustainable Hydrogen - 1st Edition, Pages 1-109
Gas barrier properties evaluation for boron nitride nanosheets-polymer (polyethylene-terephthalate) composites January 02, 2021 Applied Nanoscience - Vol:11, Pages:91-99
Electrospun hierarchical fibrous composite membrane for pomegranate juice concentration using osmotic membrane distillation December 01, 2020 Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering - Volume 8, Issue 6, Article Number 104475
Mass transfer modelling of hollow fiber membrane contactor for apple juice concentration using osmotic membrane distillation November 01, 2020 Separation and Purification Technology - Volume 250, Article Number 117209
Effects of Coagulation Residence Time on the Morphology and Properties of Poly (vinyl) Alcohol (PVA) Asymmetric Membrane via NIPS Method for O2/N2 Separation November 01, 2020 Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Volume 28, Pages 2810–2822
Optimization analysis of polyurethane based mixed matrix gas separation membranes by incorporation of gamma‑cyclodextrin metal organic frame work October 01, 2020 Chemical Papers - Volume 74, Pages 3527–3543
A review on nickel cobalt sulphide and their hybrids: Earth abundant, pH stable electro-catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction September 21, 2020 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy - Volume 45, Issue 46, Pages 24518-24543
Post-combustion CO2 capture with sweep gas in thin film composite (TFC) hollow fiber membrane (HFM) contactor September 01, 2020 Journal of CO2 Utilization - Volume 40, Article Number 01266
Enhancement in the selectivity of O2/N2 via ZIF-8/CA mixed-matrix membranes and the development of a thermodynamic model to predict the permeability of gases July 01, 2020 Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Volume 27, Issue 17, Pages 24413-24429
Synthesis of 3-(Trimethoxysilyl) Propyl Methacrylate Functionalized Graphene Oxide Based Mixed Matrix Membrane and Its Application for O2/N2 Separation June 27, 2020 Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry - Volume 21, No. 1, Pages 44 - 53
Glycerol Conversion to Diglycerol via Etherification under Microwave Irradiation June 17, 2020 Book on Apolipoproteins, Triglycerides and Cholesterol - Chapter 7, Pages 115-231
Development of high performance amine functionalized zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF ‐8)/cellulose triacetate mixed matrix membranes for CO2 /CH4 separation May 19, 2020 International Journal of Energy Research - Pages 1–11
Synthesis and gas permeation analysis of TiO2 nanotube-embedded cellulose acetate mixed matrix membranes March 01, 2020 Chemical Papers - Volume 74, Pages 821-828
Adsorption of Chromium from Aqueous Solution using Powder of Potato Peelings as a Sorbent December 12, 2019 Nurture Young Talent, MNNF Publisher - 1st edition
Adsorption of CO2 on amine-functionalized green metal-organic framework: an interaction between amine and CO2 molecules December 01, 2019 Environmental Science and Pollution Research - Volume 26, Pages 36214-36225
A Compact Review on Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques of Thin Films September 02, 2019 Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology and Application - Volume 6, Issue 2
A comparative study of dynamic adsorption of anionic synthetic and nanocellulose-based surfactant in Malaysian reservoir August 24, 2019 Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology - Pages 1-8
Mechanical Characterization of Fiber Glass Composites with Nanosilica August 22, 2019 International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology - Volume 5, Issue 1
Study Analysis of Nano Particle based Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Composites August 22, 2019 Journal of Polymer & Composites - Volume 7, Issue 2, Pages 17-22
Optimisation of fuel in fire tube saturated steam boiler August 13, 2019 International Journal of Experimental Design and Process Optimisation - Volume 6, Issue 2
Synthesis and effect of metal–organic frame works on CO2 adsorption capacity at various pressures: A contemplating review July 31, 2019 Energy and Environment - -
Effect Analysis of Nickel Ferrite (NiFe2O4) and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles on CH4/CO2 Gas Permeation Properties of Cellulose Acetate Based Mixed Matrix Membranes July 01, 2019 Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Volume 27, Issue 7, Pages 1449-1464
Pursuance of Piper Nigrum and Cinnamomum Verum on Poly vinyl Alcohol-Starch Hydrogel Membrane June 01, 2019 JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN - Volume 41, Issue 03,
To Explore the Effect of Polyethylene Glycol Additive on Mechanical and Gas Permeation Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Membranes May 14, 2019 Journal of Polymer & Composites - Volume 7, Issue 1, Pages 27-33
Improving gas barrier properties with boron nitride nanosheets in polymer-composites March 01, 2019 Results in Physics - Volume 12, Pages 1535-1541
Optimization study of polyethylene glycol and solvent system for gas permeation membranes August 02, 2018 International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization - NULL
Synthesis and Applications of Carbohydrate-Based Hydrogels June 27, 2018 springer - NULL
Highly integrated nanocomposites of RGO/TiO2 nanotubes for enhanced removal of microbes from water March 01, 2018 Environmental Technology - Volume 40, No. 19, Pages 2567–2576
High-pressure absorption study of CO2 in aqueous N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) and MDEA-piperazine (PZ)-1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate [bmim][OTf] hybrid solvents January 01, 2018 Journal of Molecular Liquids - NULL
Experimental and prediction of volumetric properties of aqueous solution of (allyltriphenylPhosphonium bromide?Triethylene glycol) deep eutectic solvents November 10, 2017 Thermochimica Acta - NULL
Investigation of various process parameters on the solubility of carbon dioxide in phosphonium-based deep eutectic solvents and their aqueous mixtures: Experimental and modeling November 01, 2017 International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control - NULL
Carbon capture from natural gas using multi-walled CNTs based mixed matrix membranes November 01, 2017 Environmental Technology - NULL
Synthesis, Characterization and NH3/N2 Gas Permeation Study of Nanocomposite Membranes March 01, 2017 Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Volume 25, Issue 1, Pages 46-55
Development of Anti-bacterial PVA/Starch Based Hydrogel Membrane for Wound Dressing January 31, 2017 Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Pages 1-9
Comparative CO2 Adsorption Analysis in Pure and Amine-Modified Composite Membranes January 01, 2017 POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING - Volume: 56 Issue: 11 Pages: 1158-1166
Fabrication, characterization and permeation study of ultrafiltration dialysis membranes November 07, 2016 Desalination and Water Treatment - Volume: 57, Issue: 52, Pages: 24799-24806
Two-Stage Membrane System for Post-combustion CO2 Capture Application October 01, 2015 Energy and Fuels - Volume 29, Issue 10, Pages 6664-6669
CO2 adsorption using TiO2 composite polymeric membranes: A kinetic study September 01, 2015 Journal of Environmental Sciences, ISSN:1001-0742, Volume 35, Pages 163-171, 1 September 2015 - Volume: 35 Pages: 163-171
Comparison of silica and novel functionalized silica-based cellulose acetate hybrid membranes in gas permeation study April 01, 2015 JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH - Volume: 22 Issue: 4 Article Number: 63
Fabrication, characterisation and CO2/N2 gas permeance study of novel blended membrane February 03, 2015 International Journal of Global Warming - Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 532-547
Blending of TiO2 nanoparticles with cellulose acetate polymer: to study the effect on morphology and gas permeation of blended membranes July 01, 2014 Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering - Volume: 9 Issue: 4 Pages: 543-551
Fabrication and characterization of microfiltration blended membranes March 21, 2014 Desalination and Water Treatment - Volume 52, Issue 10-12, Pages 1833-1840
Preparation, characterization, and applicability of novel calix[4]arene-based cellulose acetate membranes in gas permeation March 15, 2014 Journal of Applied Polymer Science - Volume 131, Issue 6, Article Number 39985
A new type of shooting method for nonlinear boundary value problems December 01, 2013 Alexandria Engineering Journal - Volume 52, Issue 4, Pages 801–805
Mitigation of slivers using a new propellant grain design to improve propulsion systems September 01, 2012 Aviation - Volume 16, Issue 3, Pages 76–83
Conferences
Effects of operating parameters for dry reforming of methane: A short review July 13, 2021 - July 15, 2021 Muhammad Ayoub, Chi Cheng Chong, Asif Zamir, Yoke Wang Cheng, Sarah Farrukh, Salman Raza Naqvi, Herma Dina Setiabudi, Nadia Riaz, Naveed Ramzan, International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials (ICPEAM 2020)
Optimization of Fuel in Saturated Steam Boiler through Preheating of Controlled Air-Fuel Mixture January 30, 2019 - January 31, 2019 Sarah Farrukh, Uzair Ibrahim, 2019 International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies – iCoMET 2019
Fabrication and Analysis of HNBR-Silica / Carbon Phenolic Ablative Composites as an Effective Thermal Protection System (TPS) August 13, 2018 - August 15, 2018 Dr. Sarah Farrukh, N A Tahir, Dr. Arshad Hussain, M Ayoub, M Rafiq, M H Khan, 5th International Conference on Process Engineering & Advanced Materials 2018 (ICPEAM2018)
A kinetic study of CO2 adsorption in cellulose acetate membranes October 23, 2015 - October 25, 2015 Arshad Hussain, Dr. Xian Feng Fan, Sarah Farrukh, ICEBE 2015
Pursuance of functionalized TiO2 nano particles on morphology and gas permeation of cellulose acetate membrane August 11, 2013 - August 16, 2013 Arshad Hussain, Sarah Farrukh, M.Mujahid, 44th World Chemistry Congress (IUPAC 2013)