W.J.N. Fernando

2.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
42 papers, 2.1k citations indexed

About

W.J.N. Fernando is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, W.J.N. Fernando has authored 42 papers receiving a total of 2.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 12 papers in Materials Chemistry and 11 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in W.J.N. Fernando's work include Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications (7 papers), Membrane Separation and Gas Transport (6 papers) and Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies (6 papers). W.J.N. Fernando is often cited by papers focused on Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications (7 papers), Membrane Separation and Gas Transport (6 papers) and Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies (6 papers). W.J.N. Fernando collaborates with scholars based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. W.J.N. Fernando's co-authors include Mohd Roslee Othman, Zuchra Helwani, Jinsoo Kim, N. Aziz, Azlina Harun Kamaruddin, Siti Fatimah Abdul Halim, Martunus, Abdul Latif Ahmad, Ahmad Abbaszadeh-Mayvan and Nor Naimah Rosyadah Ahmad and has published in prestigious journals such as Bioresource Technology, Journal of Membrane Science and Energy Policy.

In The Last Decade

W.J.N. Fernando

39 papers receiving 2.0k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Technologies for production of biodiesel focusing on green catalytic techniques: A review
    2009 515 citations Zuchra Helwani, Mohd Roslee Othman et al. Fuel Processing Technology profile →

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Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
W.J.N. Fernando Malaysia 15 1.3k 967 498 417 160 42 2.1k
D.K. Sharma India 28 1.3k 1.1× 842 0.9× 520 1.0× 198 0.5× 165 1.0× 134 2.9k
Bipul Das India 20 1.3k 1.0× 799 0.8× 223 0.4× 321 0.8× 165 1.0× 43 1.7k
Valter J. Fernandes Brazil 28 1.3k 1.0× 841 0.9× 937 1.9× 180 0.4× 103 0.6× 122 2.6k
Jidon Janaun Malaysia 15 868 0.7× 461 0.5× 219 0.4× 214 0.5× 202 1.3× 51 1.5k
Boonyawan Yoosuk Thailand 25 2.0k 1.6× 2.0k 2.1× 564 1.1× 317 0.8× 208 1.3× 61 2.7k
Houfang Lu China 30 1.9k 1.5× 1.3k 1.4× 608 1.2× 300 0.7× 425 2.7× 127 3.2k
Vânya Márcia Duarte Pasa Brazil 31 1.6k 1.3× 927 1.0× 368 0.7× 243 0.6× 80 0.5× 93 2.6k
Mariam Ameen Malaysia 20 1.1k 0.8× 772 0.8× 357 0.7× 150 0.4× 191 1.2× 53 1.6k
Nawin Viriya‐empikul Thailand 21 1.5k 1.2× 1.1k 1.1× 459 0.9× 198 0.5× 175 1.1× 50 1.9k
Mohd Lokman Ibrahim Malaysia 34 1.8k 1.5× 1.4k 1.4× 594 1.2× 360 0.9× 401 2.5× 59 2.9k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of W.J.N. Fernando

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All Works

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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (2012). Multiscale modeling of syndiospecific styrene polymerization. Journal of Polymer Research. 19(3). 6 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (2011). Experimental and modeling studies of particle removal in post silicon chemical mechanical planarization cleaning process. Thin Solid Films. 519(10). 3242–3248. 7 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (2011). Coupled single-particle growth and kinetics modeling for styrene polymerization over silica-supported metallocene catalyst. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry. 50(5). 1060–1078. 5 indexed citations
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Othman, Mohd Roslee, Shuai Tan, Suresh K. Bhatia, & W.J.N. Fernando. (2010). Separability of hydrogen from hydrogen–carbon dioxide mixture across silica–silicalite-1 film. Fuel Processing Technology. 92(3). 428–432. 8 indexed citations
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Othman, Mohd Roslee, Martunus, W.J.N. Fernando, & Jinsoo Kim. (2010). Thermodynamic Functions of Temperature/Pressure-Induced Sorption across Microporous Membranes: Case Study of Methane and Carbon Dioxide. Adsorption Science & Technology. 28(2). 179–188. 14 indexed citations
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Martunus, Mohd Roslee Othman, & W.J.N. Fernando. (2010). Elevated temperature carbon dioxide capture via reinforced metal hydrotalcite. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 138(1-3). 110–117. 46 indexed citations
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Helwani, Zuchra, Mohd Roslee Othman, N. Aziz, Jinsoo Kim, & W.J.N. Fernando. (2009). Solid heterogeneous catalysts for transesterification of triglycerides with methanol: A review. Applied Catalysis A General. 363(1-2). 1–10. 463 indexed citations
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Ahmad, Abdul Latif, et al.. (2009). Development of thin film composite for CO2 separation in membrane gas absorption application. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 4(5). 787–792. 10 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N.. (2009). Theoretical considerations and modeling of chemical inactivation of microorganisms: Inactivation of Giardia Cysts by free chlorine. Journal of Theoretical Biology. 259(2). 297–303. 6 indexed citations
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Othman, Mohd Roslee, et al.. (2009). The conversion of an organometallic compound into an intercalated thin‐layer amorphous structure. Applied Organometallic Chemistry. 23(10). 403–408. 13 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (2008). A model for constant temperature drying rates of case hardened slices of papaya and garlic. Journal of Food Engineering. 88(2). 229–238. 30 indexed citations
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Halim, Siti Fatimah Abdul, Azlina Harun Kamaruddin, & W.J.N. Fernando. (2008). Continuous biosynthesis of biodiesel from waste cooking palm oil in a packed bed reactor: Optimization using response surface methodology (RSM) and mass transfer studies. Bioresource Technology. 100(2). 710–716. 245 indexed citations
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Othman, Mohd Roslee, et al.. (2005). Mg–Al hydrotalcite coating on zeolites for improved carbon dioxide adsorption. Chemical Engineering Science. 61(5). 1555–1560. 124 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (1993). EFFECT OF FLUIDIZED BED DRYING ON STABILIZATION OF RICE BRAN. Drying Technology. 11(5). 1115–1125. 9 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (1990). INFLUENCE OF DRYING ON THE STORAGE ABILITY OF RICE BRAN. Drying Technology. 8(4). 845–854. 3 indexed citations
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Fernando, W.J.N., et al.. (1990). EFFECT OF DRYING ON THE FORMATION OF FREE FATTY ACIDS IN RICE BRAN. Drying Technology. 8(3). 609–612. 5 indexed citations
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Potter, O.E., et al.. (1983). Drying Brown Coal in Steam-Heated, Steam-Fluidized beds. Drying Technology. 2(2). 219–234. 21 indexed citations

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