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Dr Rumana Hossain completed her Ph.D. at UNSW Sydney in 2020 and joined Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology, SMaRT@UNSW as a Research Associate. She is currently a Lecturer at UNSW Sydney (2024 onwards). Rumana has over 75 publications, 2 patents and has been invited to present her work at over 30 conferences. Her research interests are based on a range of waste recycling and transformation fields including recycling of waste plastic, packaging waste, e-waste and waste batteries, automotive waste, etc., synthesising new materials from waste and investigating their structure-property relationships. She loves to implement various innovative analytical instruments and methods, mechanical and electrochemical characterisation instruments, and processing instruments (such as high temperature furnaces) to utilise waste as a resource in the production of a new generation of green materials/products. Rumana’s research experience working with industries and in research commercialisation includes leading industrial projects and collaborating with colleagues from all over the world with a range of skillsets.
Journal articles
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Sarkar M; Hossain R; Peng J; Thilakarathna DK; Wang Y; Yao Y; Sharma N; Sahajwalla V, 2026, 'Tuning Li+ and Na+ Functionality in Renewable Carbon Electroactive Material Through Site-Specific Nanostructural Disorder', Advanced Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/advs.202523383
2026
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2026, 'A comprehensive toolkit for micro- to manoplastic analysis', Environmental Science Nano, 13, pp. 122 - 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d5en00856e
2026
Hossain R; Ali A; Sarkar M; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Understanding the multiple characteristics of microplastics generated from polypropylene bottles', Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring and Management, 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2025.101103
2025
Wootton N; Reis-Santos P; Przeslawski R; Adyel TM; Blewitt M; Clarke B; Crutchett T; Ghose A; Hajbane S; Hamann M; Hardesty BD; Hossain R; Lavers JL; Leterme SC; Leusch FDL; Lynch SK; MacGregor M; Motti CA; Noble W; OBrien A; Palanisami T; Okoffo ED; Perera K; Puskic P; Hollis JR; Roman L; Sahajwalla V; Santana MFM; Snigirova A; Tuuri EM; Wilson SP; Ziajahromi S; Gillanders BM, 2025, 'A field and laboratory manual for sampling, processing and reporting microplastics in coastal and marine environments', Frontiers in Marine Science, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1674412
2025
Ghinangju B; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Unearthing waste resources: Nano-adsorbents from complex packaging waste for fluoride detoxification of water', Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jace.20132
2025
Heriyanto ; Ghose A; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Novel upcycling of mixed textile waste into valuable activated carbon: A circular economy solution', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 223, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108526
2025
Hossain R; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Microplastics pollution in Australia: Sources, impacts, and mitigation strategies', Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.101036
2025
Al Mahmood A; Kader MA; Islam MB; Hossain R, 2025, 'Sustainable transformation of waste Aluminium into high-performance composites: A review', International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 8, pp. 194 - 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlmm.2024.11.002
2025
Hossain R; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Circular economy of the materials in the healthcare industry: Opportunities and challenges', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108041
2025
Ali A; Hossain R; Heriyanto ; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Valorisation of plastic and wood waste through the incorporation in basalt fibre reinforced polymeric composites: A critical review', Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 198, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2025.107016
2025
Hasan MA; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable regeneration of cathode active materials from spent lithium-ion batteries by repurposing waste coffee powder', Green Chemistry, 27, pp. 1073 - 1088, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d4gc05048g
2024
Sarkar M; Hossain R; Peng J; Sharma N; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Electrochemical Compatibility of Microzonal Carbon in Ion Uptake and Molecular Insights into Interphase Evolution for Next-Generation Li-Ion Batteries', Advanced Energy Materials, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202401977
2024
Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Sustainable recovery and resynthesis of electroactive materials from spent Li-ion batteries to ensure material sustainability', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107292
2024
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Current recycling innovations to utilize e-waste in sustainable green metal manufacturing', Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences, 382, http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2023.0239
2024
Hossain R; Ghinangju BS; Biswal S; Schandl H; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Current technological options for recycling packaging waste: Challenges and opportunities in India', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Energy and Environment, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wene.500
2024
Al Mahmood A; Jahan N; Tabassum S; Rahman M; Islam MB; Rahman S; Hossain R, 2024, 'Green synthesis of ZnO and Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles using Aloe vera gel and investigation of their structural, photocatalytic, and antibacterial properties', Ceramica, 70, http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/MRCR7435
2024
Al Mahmood A; Syed SB; Hasan Z; Islam MB; Hossain R; Rahman S, 2024, 'Structural, morphological, optical, and antimicrobial study of Mikania micrantha (leaf) extract treated zinc doped cobalt ferrite nanoparticles and antibacterial clothing applications', Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2024.100303
2024
Hasan MA; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2024, 'Utilization of battery waste derived ZnO in the removal of dye from aqueous solution: A waste to wealth approach', Journal of Environmental Management, 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120461
2024
Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Unravelling the properties of microzonal carbon from waste hard rubber by selective thermal transformation via conventional heating and microwave irradiation', Carbon, 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118274
2023
Hossain R; Sarkar M; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Technological options and design evolution for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries: Impact, challenges, and opportunities', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Energy and Environment, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wene.481
2023
Anik Hasan M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Critical metals (Lithium and Zinc) recovery from battery waste, ores, brine, and steel dust: A review', Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 178, pp. 976 - 994, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2023.08.069
2023
Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, 'Hard carbons from automotive shredder residue (ASR) as potential anode active material for sodium ion battery', Journal of Power Sources, 584, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.233577
2023
Sahajwalla V; Hossain R, 2023, 'Rethinking circular economy for electronics, energy storage, and solar photovoltaics with long product life cycles', MRS Bulletin, 48, pp. 375 - 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1557/s43577-023-00519-2
2023
Shanker R; Khan D; Hossain R; Islam MT; Locock K; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V; Schandl H; Dhodapkar R, 2023, 'Plastic waste recycling: existing Indian scenario and future opportunities', International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20, pp. 5895 - 5912, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04079-x
2023
Hossain R; Islam MT; Shanker R; Khan D; Locock KES; Ghose A; Schandl H; Dhodapkar R; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Plastic Waste Management in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and Roadmap for Circular Economy', Sustainability Switzerland, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14084425
2022
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Microrecycled Co3O4from waste lithium-ion battery: Synthesis, characterisation and implication in environmental application', Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.107858
2022
Khayyam Nekouei R; Mofarah S; Hossein R; Maroufi S; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Roles of experimental variables in optimised fabrication of microrecycled CuO-based photoelectrodes', Materials Today Sustainability, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2022.100111
2022
Hossain R; Nekouei RK; Al Mahmood A; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Value-added fabrication of NiO-doped CuO nanoflakes from waste flexible printed circuit board for advanced photocatalytic application', Scientific Reports, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16614-4
2022
Hossain R; Islam MT; Ghose A; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Full circle: Challenges and prospects for plastic waste management in Australia to achieve circular economy', Journal of Cleaner Production, 368, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133127
2022
Hossain R; Hassan K; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Utilising problematic waste to detect toxic gas release in the environment: fabricating a NiO doped CuO nanoflake based ammonia sensor from e-waste', Nanoscale Advances, 4, pp. 4066 - 4079, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1na00743b
2022
Hassan K; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Recycled ZnO-fused macroporous 3D graphene oxide aerogel composites for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors', Journal of the American Ceramic Society, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jace.18697
2022
Islam MT; Huda N; Baumber A; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2022, 'Waste battery disposal and recycling behavior: a study on the Australian perspective', Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29, pp. 58980 - 59001, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-19681-2
2022
Hossain R; Al Mahmood A; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Facile Solution for Recycling Hazardous Flexible Plastic-Laminated Metal Packaging Waste to Produce Value-Added Metal Alloys', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 9, pp. 16881 - 16895, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c04368
2021
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Microrecycling of waste flexible printed circuit boards for in-situ generation of O- and N-doped activated carbon with outstanding supercapacitance performance', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 167, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.105221
2021
Hossain R; Nekouei RK; Mansuri I; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'In-situ O/N-heteroatom enriched activated carbon by sustainable thermal transformation of waste coffee grounds for supercapacitor material', Journal of Energy Storage, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.102113
2021
Hassan K; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Novel microrecycled ZnO nanoparticles decorated macroporous 3D graphene hybrid aerogel for efficient detection of NO2 at room temperature', Sensors and Actuators B Chemical, 330, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2020.129278
2021
Mahmood AA; Hossain R; Bhattacharyya S; Privat K; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2021, 'Rapid transformation of the metal-polymer laminated packaging materials into ceramic carbide reinforced Al-alloy', Resources Conservation and Recycling, 167, pp. 105374, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.105374
2021
Hossain R; Kumar U; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Selective thermal transformation of value added cobalt from spent lithium-ion batteries', Journal of Cleaner Production, 293, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126140
2021
Rezaei M; Zarei-Hanzaki A; Anousheh AS; Abedi HR; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Berto F, 2021, 'On the damage mechanisms during compressive dwell-fatigue of β-annealed Ti-6242S alloy', International Journal of Fatigue, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106158
2021
Hossain R; Al Mahmood A; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Recovering renewable carbon materials from automotive shredder residue (ASR) for micro-supercapacitor electrodes', Journal of Cleaner Production, 304, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127131
2021
Islam MT; Huda N; Baumber A; Shumon R; Zaman A; Ali F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'A global review of consumer behavior towards e-waste and implications for the circular economy', Journal of Cleaner Production, 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128297
2021
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Molecular recycling: A key approach to tailor the waste recycling for high-value nano silicon carbide', Journal of Cleaner Production, 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128344
2021
Hemati S; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Selective thermal transformation of automotive shredder residues into high-value nano silicon carbide', Nanomaterials, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano11112781
2021
Hassan K; Hossain R; Farzana R; Sahajwalla V, 2021, 'Microrecycled zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) recovered from spent Zn–C batteries for VOC detection using ZnO sensor', Analytica Chimica Acta, 1165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2021.338563
2021
Sahajwalla V; Hossain R, 2020, 'The science of microrecycling: a review of selective synthesis of materials from electronic waste', Materials Today Sustainability, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2020.100040
2020
Al Mahmood A; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2020, 'Investigation of the effect of laminated polymers in the metallic packaging materials on the recycling of aluminum by thermal disengagement technology (TDT)', Journal of Cleaner Production, 274, pp. 122541, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122541
2020
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Material Microsurgery: Selective Synthesis of Materials via High-Temperature Chemistry for Microrecycling of Electronic Waste', ACS Omega, 5, pp. 17062 - 17070, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c00485
2020
Al Mahmood A; Hossain R; Bhattacharyya S; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2020, 'Recycling of polymer laminated aluminum packaging (PLAP) materials into carbonaceous metallic microparticles', Journal of Cleaner Production, 269, pp. 122157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.122157
2020
Garole DJ; Hossain R; Garole VJ; Sahajwalla V; Nerkar J; Dubal DP, 2020, 'Recycle, Recover and Repurpose Strategy of Spent Li-ion Batteries and Catalysts: Current Status and Future Opportunities', Chemsuschem, 13, pp. 3079 - 3100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201903213
2020
Kumar R; Soam A; Hussain R; Mansuri I; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Carbon coated iron oxide (CC-IO) as high performance electrode material for supercapacitor applications', Journal of Energy Storage, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2020.101737
2020
Haque E; Pahlevani F; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Thermal transformation of end-of-life latex to valuable materials', Journal of Composites Science, 4, pp. 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcs4040166
2020
Babasafari Z; Pan AV; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Du Toit M; Dippenaar R, 2020, 'Effects of austenizing temperature, cooling rate and isothermal temperature on overall phase transformation characteristics in high carbon steel', Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9, pp. 15286 - 15297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.10.071
2020
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Revealing the mechanism of extraordinary hardness without compensating the toughness in a low alloyed high carbon steel', Scientific Reports, 10, pp. 181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-55803-6
2020
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Cholake ST; Privat K; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Innovative Surface Engineering of High-Carbon Steel through Formation of Ceramic Surface and Diffused Subsurface Hybrid Layering', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 7, pp. 9228 - 9236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b00051
2019
Al Mahmood A; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Al Mahmood MA, 2019, 'Microrecycling of the metal–polymer-laminated packaging materials via thermal disengagement technology', SN Applied Sciences, 1, pp. 1106, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-1099-7
2019
Singla I; Kumar H; Pahlevani F; Handoko W; Cholake ST; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'From waste to surface modification of aluminum bronze using selective surface diffusion process', Scientific Reports, 9, pp. 1559, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-38120-2
2019
Hossain R; Nekouei RK; Mansuri I; Sahajwalla V; Khayyam Nekouei R, 2019, 'Sustainable Recovery of Cu and Sn from Problematic Global Waste: Exploring Value from Waste Printed Circuit Boards', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 7, pp. 1006 - 1017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b04657
2019
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Surface modification of high carbon steel through microstructural engineering', Materials Characterization, 148, pp. 116 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2018.12.020
2019
Banerjee A; Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Zhu Q; Sahajwalla V; Prusty BG, 2019, 'Strain-rate-dependent deformation behaviour of high-carbon steel in compression: mechanical and structural characterisation', Journal of Materials Science, 54, pp. 6594 - 6607, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-03301-x
2019
Handoko W; Anurag A; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Privat K; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Effect of selective-precipitations process on the corrosion resistance and hardness of dual-phase high-carbon steel', Scientific Reports, 9, pp. 15631, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52228-z
2019
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel – Effect of post-tempering heat treatment', Materials Characterization, 149, pp. 239 - 247, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2019.01.034
2019
Handoko W; Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2019, 'Stress-Induced Phase Transformation and Its Correlation with Corrosion Properties of Dual-Phase High Carbon Steel', Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 3, pp. 55 - 55, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmmp3030055
2019
Maroufi S; Nekouei RK; Hossain R; Assefi M; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Recovery of Rare Earth (i.e., La, Ce, Nd, and Pr) Oxides from End-of-Life Ni-MH Battery via Thermal Isolation', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6, pp. 11811 - 11818, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02097
2018
Karbalaei Mirza Shahrbabaki Z; Pahlevani F; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Ghasemian M; Gaikwad V; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Direct Transformation of Metallized Paper into Al-Si Nano-Rod and Al Nano-Particles Using Thermal Micronizing Technique', Materials, 11, pp. 1964 - 1964, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma11101964
2018
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Evolution of Microstructure and Hardness of High Carbon Steel under Different Compressive Strain Rates', Metals, 8, pp. 580, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/met8080580
2018
Pahlevani F; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2017, 'Effect of small addition of Cr on stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel', Materials characterization, 125, pp. 114 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2017.02.001
2017
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Witteveen E; Banerjee A; Joe B; Prusty G; Dippenaar R; Sahajwalla V, 2017, 'Hybrid structure of white layer in high carbon steel – Formation mechanism and its properties', Scientific Reports, 7, pp. 13288, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-13749-7
2017
Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Quadir MZ; Sahajwalla V, 2016, 'Stability of retained austenite in high carbon steel under compressive stress: An investigation from macro to nano scale', Scientific Reports, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep34958
2016
Pahlevani F; Kumar R; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Cholake ST; Privat K; Sahajwalla V; Goda R, 2016, 'Enhancing steel properties through in situ formation of ultrahard ceramic surface', Scientific Reports, 6, pp. 38740, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep38740
2016
Pahlevani F; Dippenaar R; Gorjizadeh N; Cholake ST; Hossain R; Kumar R; Sahajwalla V, 2016, 'Surface Modification of Steel Using Automotive Waste as Raw Materials', Procedia Manufacturing, 7, pp. 387 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2016.12.007
2016
Book Chapters
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Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Green Manufacturing Utilising the Problematic Plastic Waste and the Future of Green Plastic', in Comprehensive Green Materials, pp. Vol3 - V177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-15738-7.00044-1
2025
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2025, 'Green Manufacturing Utilising the Problematic Plastic Waste and the Future of Green Plastic', in Comprehensive Green Materials, Elsevier, pp. 162 - 177, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-15738-7.00044-1
2025
Reports
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Way L; Kamateros G, 2025, Methodology for Identifying Locations to Investigate Sources and Characteristics of Microplastics, Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31299, https://www.nespsustainable.edu.au/research/impact-priority-2-plastic-and-waste-materials
2025
Hossain R; Ali A; Mathur D; Sahajwalla V, 2025, Recycling Solutions for Remote and Regional Communities in the Northern Territory: Demonstration of Microrecycling for Multilayer Packaging Waste
2025
Abbey W; Way L; Al Khadhoori S, 2025, Understanding and Defining Regional and Remote Areas: Criteria and Classifications for Australia, Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31284, https://www.nespsustainable.edu.au/research/impact-priority-2-plastic-and-waste-materials
2025
Hossain R; Mathur D; Sahajwalla V, 2025, Northern Territory: Case Study
2025
Arkley-Smith M; Heriyanto H; Kamateros G; Holroyd S; Ghose A; Way L, 2024, Understanding Microplastics, Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub, Sydney, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31300, https://www.nespsustainable.edu.au/research/impact-priority-2-plastic-and-waste-materials
2024
Hossain R; Sahajwalla V; Bennet J; Guerin S; Ghose A; Way L; Abbey W, 2024, Indian Ocean Territory: Case Study, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/31270
2024
Preprints
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Chalker J; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2023, Green Chemistry and Engineering for Our Future, http://dx.doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2023-zmbcn
2023
Sarkar M; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, Unraveling the Structural and Morphological Properties of Thermally Transformed Microzonal Carbon from Waste Hard Rubber by Conventional Heating and Microwave Irradiation Via Single Step Selective Thermal Transformation, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4306039
Patents
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Sahajwalla V; Hossain R, 2021, A process for recovering cobalt from lithium-ion batteries, Patent No. Australian pat no.2021106578
2021
Sahajwalla V; Hossain R, 2021, A process for converting flexible printed circuit boards to useful materials, Patent No. Australian pat no.2021106597
2021
Conference Abstracts
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Al Mahmood MA; Hossain R; Sahajwalla V, 2020, 'Thermal Disengagement Technology: the Perspective of Microrecycling of Polymer-metal Multilayer Packaging Materials', in Recycling of Secondary, Byproduct Materials and Energy, San Diego, USA, presented at 2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Diego, USA, 23 February 2020 - 27 February 2020, http://www.programmaster.org/PM/PM.nsf/ApprovedAbstracts/9FFCBA1D7E0D7F9F852584290023378C?OpenDocument
2020
Conference Papers
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Hossain R; Pahlevani F; Sahajwalla V, 2018, 'Solid State Phase Transformation Mechanism in High Carbon Steel Under Compressive Load and with Varying Cr Percent', in TMS 2018 147th Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings, Springer, Cham, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, pp. 797 - 802, presented at TMS 2018 147th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 11 March 2018 - 15 March 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72526-0_75
2018
Pahlevani F; Dippenaar R; Gorjizadeh N; Cholake ST; Hossain R; Kumar R; Sahajwalla VH; Cholake S; Gorjizadeh N; Hossain R; Kumar R, 2017, 'Surface Modification of Steel Using Automotive Waste as Raw Materials', Kruger National Park, South Africa, presented at International Conference on Sustainable Materials Processing and Manufacturing, SMPM 2017, Kruger National Park, South Africa, 23 January 2017 - 25 January 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2016.12.007
2017
Recognised for Australian Standard AS ISO 24187: Principles for the analysis of microplastics present in the environment
Recipient of an Australian Post Graduate Award (2016-2020)
UNSW Science PhD writing Scholarship (2019).
Early Career Researcher prize by The Royal Society in London, UK (2024).
Women in Science (ECR) award in AMSCA-2024 at Brisbane, Australia (2024)
TRaCE Mobility Fellowship with Industry partner Siemens (2024-2025)
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Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub — Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water / National Environmental Science Program (NESP 2)
Role: Co-Lead CI | Duration: 2025–2027
Transforming complex waste of automotive shredder residue (ASR) from end-of-life vehicles into green materials. -
Trailblazer Universities Program (TRaCE) — Department of Education
Project: Transforming Complex Waste of Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR) | Role: Co-Lead CI | Duration: 2024–2027 -
TRaCE Industry Mobility Fellowship for Recycling E-Waste — Department of Education / Trailblazer Universities Program
Role: Lead CI | Duration: 2024–2025 -
Upscaling a Novel Technology for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries — CRC-P Shared Grant
Role: Chief Investigator | Duration: 2024–2026