Curriculum Vitae
Name: Mutasim Elhag Elhussien AbdelRahmman
Professor “Physical Chemistry”
Address: Nile Valley University, Faculty of Education, Chemistry Department,
Atbara, River Nile State, Sudan.
E-mail address: mutasim1966@yahoo.com or m.e908165@gmail.com
Software: Gaussian 03 and Gaussian 09 Operating Systems Windows
Telephone: mobile (+249) 1152- 41900 or (+249) 1240-77797 or (+249) 90909-5737
Date of Birth: 15/03/1966
Marital Status: Married, Two Childs
Knowledge Languages:
Mother tongue: Arabic
Foreign languages: English (very good)
Russian (very good)
Education:
B.Sc. (Jun. 1992), Chemistry
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Garyounis, Benghazi,
Libya.
M.Sc. (Jan. 1997), Physical Chemistry
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Garyounis,
Benghazi, Libya.
Ph.D. (Nov. 2010), Physical Chemistry
Lomonosove Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow,
Russia. (Moscow State University of Fine Chemical Technologies)- Nowadays.
Scientific Qualification and Appointments:
1974 -1987: Elementary, Intermediate and Secondary Schools at Elzaidab & Atbara,
River Nile State, Sudan.
1987 – 1992: B. Sc. (Very Good) in Chemistry, Chemistry Department, Faculty of
Science, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya.
1992 -1997: Assistant Researcher, Physical Chemistry Section, Chemistry
Department, University of Garyounis, Libya.
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January 1997: M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department, Faculty of
Science, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya.
M. Sc. Thesis Title: Physico-Chemical Studies in the Dynamics of Bromination and
Photobromination of Liquid Phase – Acetone Solutions.
1992 – 1999: Member of commission of chemical and physical analysis
(specification, standardization and improvement control), University of Garyounis,
Faculty of Science, Benghazi Libya.
1997 – 1999: Demonstrator, Physical Chemistry Section, Chemistry Department,
University of Garyounis, Faculty of Science, Benghazi Libya.
1999- 2007: Lecturer at the Nile Valley University, Faculty of Education, Department
of Chemistry, Atbara, River Nile State, Sudan.
Jan 2007: Ph.D. Student at the (Physical Chemistry Department), Lomonosov
Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia.
November 2010: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (Physical Chemistry Department),
Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia.
Ph. D. Thesis Title:
13C NMR Spectrum and Catalytic Properties of Allyl Palladium
Complexes in Hydroallylation Reactions of Norbornadiene.
See the link below:-
http://www.mitht.ru/e-library/archive_dissertation?nid=84
Website information:
Mutasim El-Hag Elhussien. 13С NMR Spectra, and Catalytic Properties of
Allypalladium Complexes in the Reaction of Norbornadiene Hydroallylation,
Author’s thesis. Ph.D. of Chemical Sciences: 02.00.04 / Mutasim El-Hag Elhussien,
[Place of defense: Moscow. State. Academy of Fine Chemical Technology. MV
University], Moscow, 2010 20 c. 9 10-6/1842.
See the link below:
http://www.dissland.com/catalog/spektri_yamr_13c_i_kataliticheskie_svoystva_a
llilnih_kompleksov_palladiya_v_reaktsii_gid_avtoreferat.html
Teaching Experience:
Taught more than 15 different courses in the undergraduate and postgraduate
levels; including general chemistry, Organic, Analytical physical chemistry, advanced
spectroscopy courses, and Recent Advances in Analytical Chemistry.
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Developed a course in photochemistry and participated in the development of
experiments for the physical chemistry courses.
1999- 2007: Lecturer at the Nile Valley University, Faculty of Education,
Department of Chemistry, Atbara – Sudan, as well as Faculties of Engineering and
Medicine.
2007: Promotion to Assistant Prof. in Physical Chemistry at the faculty of
Education, Department of Chemistry, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
2003-Jan.2007: Head of the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Education,
Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
2003-Jan.2007: Lecturer of physical and analytical chemistry courses (higher
diploma in chemistry Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nile Valley University, Atbara,
Sudan.
2003-Jan.2007: Coordinator of higher diploma programs in chemistry Faculty
of Graduate Studies, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Jan 2007-November2010: Ph. D. researcher at (Physical Chemistry
Department), Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology,
Moscow, Russia. http://www.mitht.ru/pages/99
2012- Feb.2015: Head of the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Education,
Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Jan 2012-Present: Coordinator of Master of Science programs in chemistry
Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Jan. 2018-Present: Professor, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department,
Faculty of Education, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Jul. 2018 – November 2019: Manager of Scientific Research and Publishing
Unit, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
November 2019- Present: Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies Nile Valley University.
Computer Skills:
Very good experience in programming using FORTRAN, basic, and dbase
languages. Familiar with the operation of IBM and Macintosh personal computers
using Arabic, English and Russian software (e.g. Microsoft word, excel, power point,
wintext, sigma plot …etc.). In addition to experience in using chemistry software
packages (e.g. Hyper chem, Gaussian, ACD –lab., Origin lab, ISIS Draw, as many
other chemical soft ware, etc).
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Courses Taught:
Graduate Courses:
a)Master of Science in Chemistry:
-PCH1013Advanced Physical Chemistry
-ACH1052Applications of Computer in Chemistry
-PCH2013Advanced Physical Chemistry
-PCH2023Advanced Physical Chemistry
-ACH 2024 Recent Advances in Analytical Chemistry
-PCH2025 Applications of Spectroscopy
b) Higher Diploma in Chemistry:
Chem. 5513 Advanced Physical Chemistry
Chem. 5516 Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry
Chem. 5523 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Chem. 5982 Graduate Seminar I
Chem. 6982 Advanced Graduate Seminar I
Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Courses:
Chem. 1014 Physical Chemistry I (revised in the new curriculum)
Chem. 1024 Physical Chemistry II (revised in the new curriculum)
Chem. 2012 Physical Chemistry I
Chem. 2022 Physical Chemistry II
Chem. 3012 Physical Chemistry III
Chem. 3022 Physical Chemistry IV
Chem. 4013 Physical Chemistry V
Chem. 5013 Physical Chemistry VI
Undergraduate Elective Courses:
Special Topics (Photochemistry, Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and Adsorption
Techniques and their Applications especially towards pollutants Removal, Kinetics,
Separation Techniques, Molecular Spectroscopy).
Other Undergraduate Courses:
Seminar:
Chemistry senior Project I
Chemistry senior Project II
I have also been involved in the evaluation of several reports and presentations of
Chem. 5013 (Summer Training).
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General Chemistry Courses:
General Chemistry I (small Lecture Format & Large Lecture Format)
General Chemistry II (small Lecture Format & Large Lecture Format)
Basics of Environmental Chemistry
Courses Development:
Independently developed a new course entitled “Photochemistry” which is offered as
an elective course. In addition, participated with the physical chemistry group in
developing the physical chemistry courses in the new curriculum including the
physical chemistry laboratory experiments, where new experiments were introduced,
tested, written, and taught.
Training Courses (ATTENDING):
Attended more than 8work shops and training courses.
Training Courses (Preparing, Submitting and Presenting):
Prepared submitted and presented a training course a week, entitled “Assurance
Proficiency and Quality Assurance in Laboratories and Chemical Analysis
Laboratories.
Professional Experience:
1992-1997: Member of commission of chemical and physical analysis
(Specification standardization and improvement control), University of Garyounis,
Faculty of Science, Benghazi Libya.
1992-1999: Assistant Researcher, Physical Chemistry Section, Chemistry
Department, University of Garyounis, Libya.
1999-2007 Lecturer at the Nile Valley University, Faculty of Education,
Department of Chemistry, Atbara – Sudan. as well as faculties of Engineering and
Medicine
2003-2007: Chairman Chemistry Department, Nile Valley University, Atbara,
Sudan.
2007-2010: Ph.D. Scholarship. (Physical Chemistry Department),
Lomonosov State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia.
2007-2011: Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry, Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Education, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
2011-Jan.2018: Associated Professor, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry
Department, Faculty of Education, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
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Jan. 2018-Present: Professor, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department,
Faculty of Education, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
2003-2011 Member of Graduate Studies Research Committee for
Chemistry and biochemistry.
2012- Feb.2015 Chairman of the Chemistry Department, Faculty of
Education, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
2012-present Chairman of Graduate Studies Research Committee for
Chemistry and biochemistry.
Jan. 2018 – November 2019 Manager of Scientific Research and Publishing Unit,
Nile Valley University.
November 2019- Present: Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies Nile Valley University.
University Community Services:
Participated and chaired standing and ad-hoc committees at departmental, College,
and University levels; e.g. Faculty Affairs, Research.
Committee Period Position
Graduate Studies Committee for chemistry and biochemistry 2003-2011 member
Graduate Studies Committee for chemistry and biochemistry 2012-2013 chairman
Graduate Studies Committee for chemistry 2013-present chairman
Field of teaching and supervision:
Before Ph. D.: Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Photochemistry, Surface
Chemistry, Catalysis, and Spectroscopy.
2003 – Jan2007:-Teaching the physical and analytical chemistry courses in
the (Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nile Valley University, River Nile State, Atbara,
Sudan.
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After Ph. D.: NMR Spectroscopy, Kinetics of Organometallics reactions, Pd
(0, 1, 2, 4)Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis.
Special Topics: (Photochemistry, Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry and
Adsorption Techniques and their Applications especially towards pollutants Removal,
Kinetics, Separation Techniques, Molecular Spectroscopy).
1999 – Jan 2007:- Supervision on graduated projects (more than 300
projects) of Honors students in the fields of Physical Chemistry, (at University of Nile
Valley, faculty of Education, Department of Chemistry.
2004 – Jan2006 Supervision of five candidates in Higher Diploma in
Chemistry, chemistry department, Faculty of Education, Nile valley University.
2008 -2010 –Assistant of a candidate in M.Sc. Pd catalyzed hydroallylation
of norbornadiene using IL as green solvents, Physical Chemistry Department,
Lomonosov State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia.
2009 -2010 –Assistant of a Ph.D. Candidates, Reaction ability of complexes
of apalladium (II) on a coal surface, Physical Chemistry Department, Lomonosov
State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia.
Supervision of NINE Candidates in Master Degree in Analytical
Chemistry(Master of. Science in Analytical Chemistry Program) – By Courses
Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nile Valley University, River Nile State, Atbara, Sudan.
External and Internal examiner of many students in the chemistry fields,
Under graduate, and Post graduate researches programs at Nile Valley, Shendi and
Dongla.
Supervision of many Candidates in Master Degree in Chemistry(Master of.
Science in Chemistry Program )– By Research. Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nile
Valley University, River Nile State, Atbara, Sudan.
Supervision of TWO Candidates in Master Degree in Chemistry(Master of.
Science in Chemistry Program) – By Research Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Abdelatief Alhamad University of Technology, Northern State, Merwe, Sudan.
Supervision of many Ph.D. Candidates, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Nile Valley
University, River Nile State, Atbara, Sudan.
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Membership of scientific societies:
1990 – 1991 Member of executive committee of the student’s Physical
chemistry society faculty of science, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya.
1994-1997 Executive committee member and secretary of post graduate
student association, faculty of science, University of Garyounis, Benghazi,Libya.
1994 -1999 Member of Environment protection society University of
Garyounis, Benghazi, Libya.
References:
1- Prof. V.R. Flid, Department of Physical Chemistry, Lomonosov State Academy of
Fine Chemical Technology, 86 prosp. Vernadskogo, 117571 Moscow, Russian
Federation. Fax +7 (495) 9521274
E-mail address: vflid@rol.ru
2- Prof. А. С. Berenblum, Department of Physical Chemistry, Lomonosov State
Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow– Russia.
E-mail address: ayb@go.ru
3- Prof. E .M. Evstigneeva, Department of Physical Chemistry, Lomonosov
StateAcademy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow– Russia.
E-mail address: eme2003@list.ru
4- Prof. Fathi El-Ashhab, Department of Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department,
Faculty of Science, University of Garyounis, Benghazi Libya.
E-mail address: academiapolymerica@yahoo.co.uk
Publications in Refereed International Journalsand Conferences
1. Mutasim Elhag Elhussien and Bartholomaus Augustino Adwok., Determination
of Heavy Metals in Fish and Water of White Nile during Watery Diarrhea outbreak
from June to July, 2017, Gezira Aba – Sudan. Science Journal of Analytical
Chemistry.Vol. 6, No. 1, 2018, pp. 1-6.
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2. RashaJame, Boris Lakatoš, Mawia Hassan, Mutasim Elhag, Ludovit Varečka,
Production of Bio-hydrogen Gas and Other Metabolic Gases by Anaerobic Bacteria
Grown on Molasses. Advances in Biochemistry. Vol. 5, No. 6, 2017, pp. 110-116.
3. MutasimElhagElhussien, Maathir Ahmed Abdelraheem, Rashida Mohammed
Hussein, Mawia Hassan Elsaim Removal of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride from
Aqueous Solution by Pomegranate Peel Grown in Alziedab Agricultural Scheme –
River Nile State, Sudan. Advances in Biochemistry. Vol. 5, No. 5, 2017, pp. 89-96.
4. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Rashida M. Hussein, Sumia A. Nimir, Mawia H. Elsaim
Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Palm Tree Leaves
Impregnated with Zinc Chloride for the Removal of Lead (II) from Aqueous
Solutions. American Journal of Physical Chemistry. Vol. 6, No. 4, 2017, pp. 59-69.
5. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Bartholomaus A. Adwok, Mawia H. Elsaim Determination
of Some Heavy Metals in Water and fish (Clarias gariepinus) Organs from Gezira
Aba Area, – White Nile State, Sudan., Journal of Science AAUT, vol.1., Jan. 2018.
6. Mawia Hassan, Alaa Ali, Mutasim H. Elhussien, Rajaa Satti, Investigation of
Chemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Activities of Salvia officinalis L. Leaves
Petroleum ether Extract on Certain Pathogenic Microorganisms., Journal of Science
AAUT, vol.1. Jan. 2018.
7. Mutasim H El-Hussien, Yusuf Makarfi Isa, TEA BAG DERIVED ACTIVATED
CARBON FOR THE REMOVAL OF As(III) AND Pb(II)., International Journal of
Sudan Research, vol.8, N.1, 2018, pp. 33- 45.
8. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Yusuf M Isa. , 2015 ― Effects of Temperature and Space
Velocity on Product Distribution during Ethanol Conversion over ZSM-5,
International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 5(12): 29-
32.
9. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Yusuf M Isa.,2015― Langmuir, Freundlich Adsorption
Isotherms and Kinetics for the Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous
Solution using Activated Carbon Derived from Pods of Acacia nilotica varastringens
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(Sunt tree) by Chemical Activation with ZnCl2, Chemical Process and Engineering
Research, vol.(38): 25-34.
10. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Gafar A. Hamid.,2015 ― Removal of Iron(II) and Cu(II)
from Aqueous Solutions using Activated Carbon Derived from Wooden Parts of
Mangifera Indica by Chemical Activation with ZnCl2, International Journal of
Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 5(11): 156-164.
11. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Yusuf M Isa.,2015―Acetic Acid Adsorption onto
Activated Carbon Derived from Pods of Acacia nilotica varastringens (Sunt tree) by
Chemical Activation with ZnCl2, Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 5(10): 42-48.
12. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Yusuf M Isa. ,2015 ― Removal of Iron(II) from
Aqueous Solution using Activated Carbon Derived from Pods of Acacia nilotica
varastringens (Sunt tree) by Chemical Activation with ZnCl2, International Journal of
Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 5(10): 298-307.
13. Mutasim H. Elhussien. , 2015 ―Entropy, Enthalpy and Gibbs Free Energy
Variations of Acetic Acid Adsorption onto Activated Carbon derived from Mangifera
Indica by Chemical Activation with ZnCl2, International Journal of Emerging
Technology and Advanced Engineering, 5(8): 176-184.
14. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Mohammed Y. Ahmmed, Efficient Management of
Household Solid Waste Transportation and its Impact on the Health of the
Environment:(Atbara City, Sudan- as a Model), Human Studies Magazine, Faculty of
Arts and Human Studies, University of Dongola.,Vol.18.,Jun 2017.
15. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Yusuf M Isa.,2015 ―Evaluation of the Adsorption
Capacities of Activated Charcoal from Sudanese Wooden Parts of Prosopisjuliflora,
Acacia Nilotica, and RhamnusFrangula., International Journal of Emerging
Technology and Advanced Engineering, 5(4): 582-587.
16. A. S. Berenblyum, H. A. Al_Wadhaf, O. N. Shishilov, E. M. Evstigneeva, M. H.
El_Hussienand V. R. Flid, Reactivity of Palladium(II) Complexes Supported on
Carbon toward Molecular Hydrogen, Russian Journal of Coordination Chemistry,
2011, Vol. 37, No. 6, pp. 460–462.
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17. А. С. Беренблюм, Х. А. Аль-Вадхав, О. Н. Шишилов, Е. М. Евестигнеева,
М.Х.Эльхуссиен,В.Р.Флид.,
Реакционнаяспособностькомплексовпалладия(II)наповерхностиугляпоотнощени
ю к молекулрномуводороду //Координеционнаяхимия 2011, том 37, № 6, C.458-
460.,[Russian Version].
18. Elena Michailovna Evstigneeva, Mutasim El-HadgeElhussien, and Vitaly
Raphailovich Flid, Electronic effects of substituent in synand anti isomers of [(1-Rη3-C3H4)PdCl2]- anions: comparative DFT study // Butlerov Communications. 2011,
V .25 , N. 5 , P.23-37.[ English Version].
19.ЕвстигнееваЕленаМихайловна,ЭльхуссиенМутасимЭльхадж,
ФлидВиталийРафаилович, Электронныеэффектызаместителей в син- и антиизомераханионов[(1-R-η
3
-C3H4)PdCl2]
–
:
сравнительноеисследованиеметодомфункционалаплотности
//Бутплеровскиесообщения, 2011 том. 25 № 5-8 С.23-37.[ Russian Version].
20. El-Hussien M.H., Evstigneeva E.M., FlidV.R,. Linear free-energy relation to the
theoretical 13С NMR spectra of the complexes syn-[(1-R-η
3
-C3H4)Pd(Me2C=O)2]
+
,
Moscow State Academy of fine Chemical Technology bulletin 2010; vol.5 № 3. Pp
26-29.
21. F. EL-Ashhab, L. Sheha, A. EL-Hashani, R. EL-Gzafi, E. EL- Taboni, R.
ELSupakhi, H. Abo-Eisa&M. EL-Hag, Effect of UV-Radiation on Viscosimetric and
Conductimetric Properties of Chitosan Solution, Garyounis University Press Journal
of Science and Its Applications Vol. 4, No. 1, pp 84-92, December 2010.
22. El-Hussein Mutasim El-Hag, Yusuf Isa Makarf Tropospheric ozone problem.
The integrated Scientific Journal. 2009; vol. 7 : pp 59-63.
23. El hussien Mutasim.Elhag, Hussein Ali Al-Wadhaf, Palladium-Catalyzed Heck
Reactions in Ionic Liquids-An Article Review (1), The Integrated scientific Journal,
2009; vol. 16 :pp 68-76.
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24. Yusuf Isa Makarfi ,El-Hussein Mutasim El-Hag,. Bioethanol fuel :.An
ecological perspective. The Integrated scientific Journal, 2009; vol. 16 :pp 84-87.
25. EL-Hag M., EL-Sheibany, O., Sheha, L. A., & EL-Ashhab, F. Preliminary review
article: the role of acetaldehyde in polluted atmosphere. The First International
Conference on Environment and Development. 3rd-7th April,1994, Vol.1. EL-Bian
Society, Benghazi, Libya.
26. El-Hag Mutasim El-Hussein “ACETALDEHYDE IN TROPOSPHERE
POLLUTION “Proceeding of the Ist national Engineering Technology Conference
(NETC 2008), Ist-4th April,2008,Vol.1, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
27. El-Hussien M.H, Makarfi Y.I, BIO-ENERGY: AN ECONOMIC AND
ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE, XII International Scientific and Technical
Conference “High chemical technologies-09-11 September 2008,Abstract book,
pp.84, Volgograd City- Russia.
28. Evstigneeva E M, M H ElhussienLinear free-energy relation to the theoretical
and experimental 13C NMR spectra of allyl complexes of palladium. The XXIV,
Chugaevskaya International Conference on Coordination Chemistry, 5-19 June 2009,
pp 266 St. Petersburg ,Russia..
29-M.H. EL-HUSSEIN, Y.I. MAKARFI, Photolysis in the Bromination of LiquidPhase Acetone Solutions, VIII International Conference “Mechanisms of Catalytic
Reactions”, book of Abstracts Volume I PP-IV-2, P 228 , June 29 – July 2, 2009,
Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences Boreskov Institute of
Catalysis,Novosibirsk ,Russia.
30. Elhussien M H, Evstigneeva E M, Cheshkov D A, Flid V R Synantiisomerization of allyl palladium complexes NMR and RES. Study, The XX
National Scientific Conference “X-Ray, Electronic Spectra and Chemical Bond”, 24-
27 May 2010, pp. 207., Novosibirsk, Russia.
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31. E. Evstigneeva, V. Flid and M. Elhussien, Polar resonance and polarization
effects of substituents in allylic complexes of palladium. International conference
“Topical Problems of Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry”, September 3-9,
2010, N. Novgorod, Russia.
32. Mutasim H. Elhussien, Removal of As(III)and Pb(II) from Aqueous Solution
using Activated Carbon Derived from Waste Tea Bags, International Conference on
Chemistry in modern scientific fields and their applications, 3-5 Oct.2016, book of
abstracts, pp.13, Dead Sea Resort, Jordan.
Ph.D. Library information
Lomonosov State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia.
Library information:
13С NMR spectraand catalytic properties of ally palladium complexes in the
reaction of norbornadiene hydroallylation
Author Mutasim El-Hag Elhussein
Specialty 02.00.04 – physical chemistry
Degree Ph.D.
Year 2010
The level of access for public use
Location scientific subscription
Registration number 4066