Muhammad D. Bala
Senior Lecturer
Chemistry
University of Kent
South Africa
Biography
Dr Bala’s works revolve around the application of chemistry for sustainable utilization of resources. He holds MSc and PhD in Chemistry specializing in Organometallic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis. His current interest is the activation of small molecules using biomimetically designed ligands and readily available non-precious metals (Fe, Co and Ni). To date, Dr Bala has published over 50 original research articles in reputable high impact international journals.
Research Interest
Catalysis, Green Chemistry
Publications
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Ikhile MI, Bala MD, Nyamori VO, Ngila JC, (2013) “Application of ferrocenylimidazolium salts as catalysts for the transfer hydrogenation of ketones†Appl Organomet Chem 27: 98–108
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Ikhile MI, Nyamori VO, Bala MD, (2012) “Transition metal-free transfer hydrogenation of ketones promoted by 1,3-diarylimidazolium salts and KOHâ€, Tet Letts , 53: 4925–4928.
