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  1. Stability and Thermophysical Property Enhancement of MoS2-Based Water Nanofluids Using Cationic CTAB and Anionic SLS Surfactants

    Article • ChemEngineering, November 2025, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  2. Towards Sustainable Scaling-Up of Nanomaterials Fabrication: Current Situation, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

    Article • Eng—Advances in Engineering, July 2025, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  3. Towards a low-cost solid oxide electrolyte based on local mineral

    Article • Materials Chemistry and Physics, March 2024, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  4. Building towards Supercapacitors with Safer Electrolytes and Carbon Electrodes from Natural Resources

    Article • World, July 2023, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  5. Hydrothermal carbonization vs. anaerobic digestion to valorize fruit and vegetable waste: A comparative technical and energy assessment

    Article • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, June 2023, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  6. Impact of Solar Energy Integration on the Rheological and Chemical Properties of Bitumen

    Article • Energies, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  7. Nanometric MnO 2 and MnO 2 ‐Graphene Oxide Materials Enabled by a Solvent‐Assisted Synthesis and Their Application in Asymmetric Supercapacitors

    Article • Energy Technology, December 2022, Wiley

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  8. Chemical Production of Graphene Oxide with High Surface Energy for Supercapacitor Applications

    Article • C – Journal of Carbon Research, May 2022, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  9. Layered double hydroxide (LDH)-based materials: A mini-review on strategies to improve the performance for photocatalytic water splitting

    Article • Journal of Energy Chemistry, January 2022, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK, Dr Eliana S. Da Silva

  10. Methodology for Efficient Bitumen Storage with Reduced Energy Consumption

    Article • Applied Sciences, October 2021, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  11. Circumneutral concentrated ammonium acetate solution as water-in-salt electrolyte

    Article • Electrochimica Acta, September 2021, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  12. Enhanced tribological properties of wind turbine engine oil formulated with flower-shaped MoS2 nano-additives

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, July 2021, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  13. Efficient CO 2 Capture by Ultra‐high Microporous Activated Carbon Made from Natural Coal

    Article • Chemical Engineering & Technology, December 2020, Wiley

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  14. Review on syngas production using low cost catalyst extruded as honeycomb monolith

    Article • Materials Today Proceedings, September 2020, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  15. Subcritical hydrothermal synthesis of amorphous molybdenum disulfide spheres

    Article • Journal of Chemical Research, May 2020, SAGE Publications

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  16. Improved tribological properties, thermal and colloidal stability of poly-α-olefins based lubricants with hydrophobic MoS2 submicron additives

    Article • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, March 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Michael Badawi, Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  17. A high energy storage supercapacitor based on nanoporous activated carbon electrode made from Argan shells with excellent ion transport in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes

    Article • Journal of Energy Storage, December 2019, Elsevier

    Ouassim Boujibar, Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  18. Optimization of the Capacitance of Activated Carbon in Symmetric Capacitive Deionization System

    Article • November 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  19. Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis of Molybdenum Disulfide Nanoparticle Production Using Aspen Plus

    Article • International Journal of Chemical Engineering, October 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Hanane akram, Professor Tarik CHAFIK, Mouad Hachhach

  20. Activated carbon with exceptionally high surface area and tailored nanoporosity obtained from natural anthracite and its use in supercapacitors

    Article • Journal of Power Sources, October 2019, Elsevier

    Ouassim Boujibar, Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  21. Effect of morphology and hydrophobization of MoS2 microparticles on the stability of poly-α-olefins lubricants

    Article • Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, July 2019, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  22. Enhanced property of thin cuprous oxide film prepared through green synthetic route

    Article • Chinese Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2019, American Institute of Physics

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  23. CO 2 capture using N-containing nanoporous activated carbon obtained from argan fruit shells

    Article • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, April 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK, Ouassim Boujibar

  24. Effect of surfactant concentration on the morphology of MoxSy nanoparticles prepared by a solvothermal route

    Article • March 2018, De Gruyter

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  25. Autothermal reforming of model purified biogas using an extruded honeycomb monolith: A new catalyst based on nickel incorporated illite clay promoted with MgO

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, January 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  26. Enhanced Dispersibility of MoS<inf>2</inf> Nanoparticles in Poly-α-Olephines Lubricant Through Surface Modification

    Article • December 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  27. Simulation of The Synthesis Route of MoS<inf>2</inf> at Laboratory Scale: Comparison Between Simulated and Experimental Results

    Article • December 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  28. Study of the Wind Effect on the Quality and Lubrication System of Wind Turbines

    Article • December 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  29. Synthesis of MoS<inf>2</inf> Nanoparticles and Improvement of Their Dispersibility and Stability in PAO Base Oils

    Article • December 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  30. Decontamination of water polluted with pesticide using biopolymers: Adsorption of glyphosate by chitin and chitosan

    Article • Journal of Materials and Environmental Sciences, October 2017, CEMADES

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  31. Development of nickel supported La and Ce-natural illite clay for autothermal dry reforming of methane: Toward a better resistance to deactivation

    Article • Applied Catalysis B Environment and Energy, May 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  32. Effect of surfactant concentration on the morphology of MoxSy nanoparticles prepared by a solvothermal route

    Article • Green Processing and Synthesis, January 2017, De Gruyter

    Dr. Hanane akram, Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  33. Synthesis of hard carbon from argan shells for Na-ion batteries

    Article • Journal of Materials Chemistry A, January 2017, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  34. Novel nickel promoted illite clay based catalyst for autothermal dry reforming of methane

    Article • Fuel, August 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  35. Innovative CVD synthesis of Cu2O catalysts for CO oxidation

    Article • Applied Catalysis B Environment and Energy, June 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  36. Intrinsic catalytic properties of extruded clay honeycomb monolith toward complete oxidation of air pollutants

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, December 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  37. Non-Calorimetric Determination of the Adsorption Heat of Volatile Organic Compounds under Dynamic Conditions

    Article • Catalysts, April 2015, MDPI AG

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  38. Removal of methylene blue onto mineral matrices

    Article • Desalination and Water Treatment, February 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK, Prof Younes Moussaoui

  39. Catalytic complete oxidation of acetylene and propene over clay versus cordierite honeycomb monoliths without and with chemical vapor deposited cobalt oxide

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, February 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  40. Facile solvothermal synthesis of bimetallic CoMoS2 and NiMoS2 nanospheres

    Article • Green Processing and Synthesis, January 2015, De Gruyter

    Dr. Hanane akram, Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  41. Study of electrochemical alkali insertion into carbonaceous materials

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  42. Comparison of synthesis routes of inorganic fullerene-like nano-additives for wind turbine lubrication: Application of Life Cycle Assessment approach

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  43. Effect of electrolytes nature and concentration on the morphology and structure of MoS2 nanomaterials prepared using one-pot solvothermal method

    Article • Applied Surface Science, July 2014, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  44. Evaluation of the potential of volatile organic compound (di-methyl benzene) removal using adsorption on natural minerals compared to commercial oxides

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, November 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  45. Corrigendum to: Towards biofuel combustion with an easily extruded clay as a natural catalyst [Appl. Energy 107 (2013) 149–156]

    Article • Applied Energy, August 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  46. Towards biofuel combustion with an easily extruded clay as a natural catalyst

    Article • Applied Energy, July 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  47. Low Solvothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Hollow Nanospheres Molybdenum Sulfide

    Article • Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, August 2012, American Scientific Publishers

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  48. Determination of the heat effects involved during toluene vapor adsorption and desorption from microporous activated carbon

    Article • Comptes Rendus Chimie, June 2012, Elsevier

    Ana Paula Carvalho, Joao Pires, Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  49. Determination of Adsorption Characteristics of Volatile Organic Compounds Using Gas Phase FTIR Spectroscopy Flow Analysis

    Article • April 2012, IntechOpen

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  50. Easy extrusion of honeycomb-shaped monoliths using Moroccan natural clays and investigation of their dynamic adsorptive behavior towards VOCs

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, October 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  51. Evaluation of the Soil Contamination of Tangier (Morocco) by the Determination of BTEX, PCBs, and PAHs

    Article • Soil and Sediment Contamination An International Journal, August 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  52. Use of semipermeable membrane devices for assessment of air quality in Tangier (Morocco)

    Article • International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry, July 2009, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  53. Original carbon-based honeycomb monoliths as support of Cu or Mn catalysts for low-temperature SCR of NO: Effects of preparation variables

    Article • Applied Catalysis A General, June 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  54. A comparative study of the adsorption and desorption of o-xylene onto bentonite clay and alumina

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, May 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  55. Adsorption models and heat of adsorption of adsorbed ortho di-methyl benzene species on silica by using Temperature Programmed Adsorption Equilibrium methods

    Article • Applied Catalysis A General, February 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  56. Determination of the Heat of Adsorption and Desorption of a Volatile Organic Compound Under Dynamic Conditions Using Fourier‐Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

    Article • Spectroscopy Letters, September 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  57. Physicochemical characterization and adsorptive properties of some Moroccan clay minerals extruded as lab-scale monoliths

    Article • Applied Clay Science, May 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  58. Originally prepared carbon-based honeycomb monoliths with potential application as VOCs adsorbents

    Article • Comptes Rendus Chimie, September 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  59. Etude des propriétés texturales et adsorbantes D’une diatomite marocaine: Application au traitement d’air chargé d’un polluant de type composé organique volatil

    Article • European Journal of Control, March 2006, Lavoisier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  60. FTIR determination of adsorption characteristics for volatile organic compounds removal on diatomite mineral compared to commercial silica

    Article • Comptes Rendus Chimie, September 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  61. Article • Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, January 2002, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  62. Catalytic Reduction of NO by CO over Rhodium Catalysts

    Article • Journal of Catalysis, July 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  63. Catalytic Reduction of NO by CO over Rhodium Catalysts

    Article • Journal of Catalysis, April 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  64. Catalytic Reduction of NO by CO over Rhodium Catalysts

    Article • Journal of Catalysis, March 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  65. Reactivity of surface species in the reduction of NOx by ethanol on Ag/Al2O3

    Article • January 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  66. Characterization of the sites involved in the adsorption of CO on ZrO2 and ZnO/ZrO2 methanol synthesis aerogel catalysts

    Article • Catalysis Today, August 1999, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  67. In situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy study of surface species involved in NOx reduction by ethanol over alumina-supported silver catalyst

    Article • Journal of Molecular Catalysis A Chemical, December 1998, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  68. Heat of Adsorption of Carbon Monoxide on a Pt/Rh/CeO2/Al2O3Three-Way Catalyst Usingin-SituInfrared Spectroscopy at High Temperatures

    Article • Journal of Catalysis, October 1998, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  69. Investigation of NO interaction on Rh/doped TiO2-based automotive catalyst using combined transient diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared and mass spectrometry

    Article • Journal de Chimie Physique, July 1998, EDP Sciences

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  70. Article • Catalysis Letters, January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  71. Article • Catalysis Letters, January 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  72. Effects of W6+Doping of TiO2on the Reactivity of Supported Rh toward NO:  Transient FTIR and Mass Spectroscopy Studies

    Article • The Journal of Physical Chemistry, October 1997, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  73. Intermediate species on zirconia supported methanol aerogel catalysts V. Adsorption of methanol

    Article • Applied Catalysis A General, March 1995, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  74. On the mechanism of the methanol synthesis involving a catalyst based on zirconia support

    Article • Topics in Catalysis, March 1995, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  75. A Transient Kinetic Study of the Co/H2 Reaction on Rh/Al2O3 Using FTIR and Mass Spectroscopy

    Article • Journal of Catalysis, July 1994, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  76. Intermediate species on zirconia supported methanol aerogel catalysts

    Article • Applied Catalysis A General, May 1994, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  77. CO Chemisorption and Hydrogenation of Surface Carbon Species Formed After CO/He Reaction on Rh/MgO: A Transient Kinetic Study Using FTIR and Mass Spectroscopy

    Article • Journal of Catalysis, May 1994, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  78. Intermediate species on zirconia supported methanol aerogel catalysts

    Article • Applied Catalysis A General, November 1993, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK

  79. In Situ Determination of Surface Carbon Species Formed on Rh/Al2O3 During CO/H2 Reaction by using Various Transient and Isotopic Methods

    Article • January 1993, Elsevier

    Professor Tarik CHAFIK