Paul Thomas

Postdoctoral Fellow, SEAS (Shaping European Research Leaders for Marine Sustainability)

E-mailpaul.thomas@uib.no
Phone+4796724107
Visitor Address
Allégaten 55

5007 Bergen

Room
219
Postal Address
Postboks 7803

5020 Bergen

Research
Publications

I am a SEAS programme postdoctoral fellow at the University of Bergen in the department of Physics and Technology and NORCE Center. My research interest includes Energy and Environment, Nanocoating, Biofouling, Electrochemistry, Energy storage Applications, Water treatment, Dye Sensitized Solar Cell, Photocatalysts and sonocatalyst for water treatment, In- Situ Characterization for Catalysis, Nano-scale fabrication technology, Biomaterials, Waste to energy recovery, Anticorrosion, Sensors etc.

My current project focuses on the development of nano-metal oxide coating to prevent biofouling and corrosion without harming marine ecosystem.

Journal Publications

Thomas, P., Wei Lai, C., & Rafie Johan, M. (2023). Biosynthesis of multifunctional Fe3O4/cocoa pod carbon composite and its versatile role as sonoadsorbent in triphenylmethane textile dye remediation and potential cathode material for energy storage applications. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 56, 103102.
Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R., 2022. Design of multifunctional C@Fe3O4–MoO3 binary nanocomposite for applications in triphenylmethane textile dye amelioration via ultrasonic adsorption and electrochemical energy storage. Chemosphere 136214. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.CHEMOSPHERE.2022.136214
Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R., 2022b. Facile synthesis of multifunctional C@Fe3O4–MoO3-rGO ternary composite and its versatile roles as sonoadsorbent to ameliorate triphenylmethane textile dye and as potential electrode for supercapacitor applications. Environ. Res. 212, 11341https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENVRES.2022.113417
Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R., 2022c. Prospective of Magnesium and Alloy-based Composites for Lightweight Railway Rolling Stocks. Appl. Sci. Eng. Prog. 15, 5716–5716. https://doi.org/10.14416/J.ASEP.2022.02.006
Rumjit, N.P., Samsudin, N.A., Low, F.W., Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Velayudhaperumal Chellam, P., Bin Johan, M.R., Lim, Y.C., Amin, N., Tiong, S.K., 2021. Kinetic and isotherm studies on adsorptive removal of sulfates by cotton shell derived biochar: Recovery of sulfates from marcasite soil. Sustain. Chem. Pharm. 20, 100361. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SCP.2020.100361
Thomas, P., Rumjit, N.P., Lai, C.W., Bin Johan, M.R., 2021. EDTA functionalised cocoa pod carbon encapsulated SPIONs via green synthesis route to ameliorate textile dyes - Kinetics, isotherms, central composite design and artificial neural network. Sustain. Chem. Pharm. 19, 100349. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SCP.2020.100349
Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Wong, Y.H., 2021b. Review—Recent Advancements of ZnO/rGO Nanocomposites (NCs) for Electrochemical Gas Sensor Applications. J. Electrochem. Soc. 168, 027506. https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ABDEE7
Thomas, P., Duolikun, T., Rumjit, N.P., Moosavi, S., Lai, C.W., Bin Johan, M.R., Fen, L.B., 2020. Comprehensive review on nanocellulose: Recent developments, challenges and future prospects. J. Mech. Behav. Biomed. Mater. 110, 103884. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103884
Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R. Bin, 2019. Recent developments in biomass-derived carbon as a potential sustainable material for super -capacitor-based energy storage and environmental applications. J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2019.03.021

Book Chapters

Thomas, P., Lai, C. W., Johan, M. R., & Chowdhury, Z. Z. (2023a). Biobased materials in removing heavy metals from water. In Advanced Applications of Biobased Materials (pp. 551–567). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91677-6.00006-4
Thomas, P., Lai, C. W., Johan, M. R., & Chowdhury, Z. Z. (2023b). Biobased materials in removing organic dyes from water. In Advanced Applications of Biobased Materials (pp. 569–591). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91677-6.00012-X
Faisal, A. N., Chowdhury, Z. Z., Thomas, P., Devaraj, N. K., Khalid, K., Ikram, R., & Rahman, M. M. (2023). Functionalized electrospun biobased polymeric materials in filtration. In Advanced Applications of Biobased Materials (pp. 625–651). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91677-6.00009-X
Future Prospects and Challenges of Graphene-Based Supercapacitor, 2020. . pp. 257–275. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644900550-9
Garg, S., Chowdhury, Z.Z., Faisal, A.N.M., Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., 2022. Impact of Industrial Wastewater on Environment and Human Health. Environ. Sci. Eng. 197–209. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83811-9_10
Garg, S., Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., 2021. Bioremediation of Agricultural Wastewater. Appl. Water Sci. 565–579. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119725282.CH17
Garg, S., Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Sikander, Lai, C.W., George, P.J., 2020. Green Technologies for the Treatment and Utilisation of Dairy Product Wastes. pp. 311–338. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42284-4_11
Lai, C.W., 2020. Nature Inspired Materials for Energy Storage. Mater. Res. Found. 78, 21–49. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644900871-2
Lai, C.W., Thomas, P., 2022. Capacitors/Supercapacitors Section: Introduction. Encycl. Energy Storage 291–298. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819723-3.00123-2
Magnetic Nanomaterials for Fuel Cells, 2020. 217–235. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644900611-6
Naskar, J., Jan, M.W., Thomas, G., George, P.J., Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., 2022. Recent advancements of bionanocomposites in the food industry. Bionanocomposites Food Packag. Appl. 371–411. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-88528-7.00011-3
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Methanol Fuel Cells: Technology and Applications, 2019. . pp. 193–230. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644900192-7
Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Wong, Y.H., George, V., Basilraj, P., Johan, M.R. Bin, 2022a. Recent Advancements of Supercapacitor Electrode Materials Derived From Agriculture Waste Biomass. Encycl. Energy Storage 382–397. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819723-3.00012-3
Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Lai, C.W., Wong, Y.H., Johan, M.R. Bin, 2022b. Multiresponsive Supercapacitor for Future Energy Storage Applications. Encycl. Energy Storage 667–676. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819723-3.00013-5
Rumjit, N.P., Thomas, P., Naskar, J., Thomas, G., George, P.J., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R. Bin, George, E., 2020. Research and Development and Commercialization in Rechargeable Batteries, in: Rechargeable Batteries. Wiley, pp. 315–355. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119714774.ch14
Thomas, P., Dillu, E., Naskar, J., Pynadathu Rumjit, N., Chau, J.H.F., Thomas, G., George, P.J., Lai, C.W., Bin Johan, M.R., 2021. Future prospective of advanced green materials. Appl. Adv. Green Mater. 733–749. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820484-9.00029-5
Thomas, P., Pynadathu Rumjit, N., Garg, S., Wei Lai, C., Rafie Bin Johan, M., 2020a. Lignin-Derived Materials for Energy Storage. Mater. Res. Found. 78, 91–110. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644900871-4
Thomas, P., Rumjit, N.P., George, P.J., Lai, C.W., Tyagi, P., Johan, M.R. Bin, Saravanakumar, M.P., 2020b. Remediation of Heavy Metal Ions Using Nanomaterials Sourced from Wastewaters. pp. 255–296. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31938-0_12
Thomas, P., Rumjit, N.P., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R.B., Saravanakumar, M.P., 2020c. Polymer-Recycling of Bulk Plastics. Encycl. Renew. Sustain. Mater. 432–454. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.10765-9
Thomas, P., Voon, L.H., Rumjit, N.P., Garg, S., Lai, C.W., Johan, M.R. Bin, 2022. Nanocellulose-Based Supercapacitor. Encycl. Energy Storage 398–408. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819723-3.00025-1

Fields of competence

Energy

Environmental changes

Materials Science

Nanotechnology