Muhammad D. Bala

Senior Lecturer
Chemistry
University of Kent
South Africa

Professor Chemistry
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 Intrest

Catalysis,  Green Chemistry

List of Publications
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
Ikhile MI, Nyamori VO, Bala MD, (2012) “Transition metal-free transfer hydrogenation of ketones promoted by 1,3-diarylimidazolium salts and KOH”, Tet Letts , 53: 4925–4928.

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