Adedibu Clement Tella

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Physical Sciences
University of Ilorin

Adedibu Clement Tella

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Materials Science
79

Scopus Publications

1850

Scholar Citations

23

Scholar h-index

54

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of Modulation of Uridine 5’-Diphospho-Glucuronosyl Transferase 1A Enzymes by Jatropha curcas Extracts on the Pharmacokinetics of Dolutegravir: Jatropha curcas Extracts …
    MO Ologe, OA Yusuf, O Atolani, AA Njan, AC Tella
    Arabian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants 12 (1), 29-49 , 2026
    2026
  • A fluorescent copper (II) complex based on 4, 4-oxybisbenzoic acid and benzimidazole for selective detection of nitroaromatic compounds
    VT Olayemi, AC Oladipo, VO Adimula, AC David, JO Abedoh, BA Jaji, ...
    Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, 3130-3130 , 2026
    2026
  • Zn (II) and Co (II) complexes from binary ligands: Synthesis, characterization, structural insights, DFT analysis and antimicrobial studies
    HK Busari, JA Obaleye, OO Wahab, H Ferjani, B Vatsha, TO Abolarinwa, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure, 146173 , 2026
    2026
  • Synthesis and functionalization of porous Cu (II)-tricarboxylate metal-organic framework for storage and stable delivery of celecoxib
    SJ Olatunji, PA Ajibade, AT Gordon, AS Ogunlaja, HS Clayton, AC Tella
    Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 116317 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Carbon dot–MOF composites for cancer biomarker detection: an emerging research frontier
    AC Tella, AO Oyediran, AC Oladipo, D Josiah, OA Osatuyi, TM Eluyera, ...
    Analyst , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Green-route synthesis of coordination polymers using terephthalic acid from plastic wastes for the removal of endocrine-disrupting chemical (Atrazine) from aqueous solution
    AC Tella, UV Ugwuanyi, VT Olayemi, OG Adeyemi, HS Clayton, ...
    Discover Chemistry 2 (1), 314 , 2025
    2025
  • Synthesis of a Zinc (II) Coordination Polymer Based on 4 4 Bipyridine by Mechanochemical and Solvothermal Methods
    AO Ameen, AC Tella, AO Mustapha, AA Jimoh, MO Bamigboye
    2025
  • Development of Electrochemical Sensors from Synthesized Metal Organic Frame Works for the Determination of Organochlorine Herbicides in Water
    M Gojeh, AC Tella, N Ngadi, BB Nyakuma, SL Wong
    248th ECS Meeting (October 12-16, 2025) , 2025
    2025
  • Iron (III)-Tricarboxylate Metal-Orgonic Framework (MOF) as drug carrier in the loading of codeine
    MO Ologe, SJ Olatunji, E Ademola, GK Obiyenwa, VO Adimula, ...
    Discover Molecules 2 (1), 26 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Adsorptive Removal of Congo Red Dye by a Synthesized Dual Ligand (Carboxylate and N-donor) Coordination Compound.
    VO Adimula, RA Anifowose, EO Adeniyi, AD Obafemi, SE Elaigwu, ...
    Chemist 96 (1) , 2025
    2025
  • Adsorptive removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution by a synthesized Cu (II)-quinoxaline and 4-(aminomethyl) benzoic acid coordination compound
    VO Adimula, DO Josiah, SE Elaigwu, NB Essien, HS Clayton, ...
    Analytical Chemistry Letters 15 (4), 718-730 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Synthesis, characterization and adsorption of lead from water using 3-D metal carboxylate and nitrogen donor coordination polymer
    AC Tella, SO Owalude, AB Alabi, I Haruna, VO Adimula, VO Oninla, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 22 (8), 6983-6998 , 2025
    2025
  • Thermally Induced Solvent-Based Synthesis of Copper and Barium Metal–Organic Frameworks of Isonicotinic Acid: Characterization and Quantum Chemical Analysis of Electronic …
    MD Olawale, ND Ojo, OE Oyeneyin, AC Tella
    Chemistry Africa 8 (2), 547-564 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Synthesis, characterization and computational studies of copper (ii) terpyridine-based metal–organic frameworks for the removal of emerging herbicide contaminant from aqueous …
    AC Tella, SJ Olatunji, SO Oloyede, AT Gordon, AS Ogunlaja, PA Ajibade
    RSC advances 15 (57), 49525-49544 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Synthesis, characterization, crystal structures, and electrochemical properties of copper(II) complexes of (2,2′-bipyridine) and 1[H]benzo[ d ]imidazole with pyridine …
    SO Oloyede, AC Tella, PA Ajibade
    Journal of Coordination Chemistry 77 (22-24), 2701-2718 , 2024
    2024
  • DESIGN OF A NICKEL BASED MIXED-LIGAND COORDINATION COMPOUND FOR REMOVAL OF CONGO RED DYE FROM WATER
    VO Adimula, S Aminata, EO Adeniyi, AD Obafemi, SE Elaigwu, ...
    Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria 49 (3) , 2024
    2024
  • Synthesis and characterization of the Cu (II)-quinoxaline, 3, 3-thiodipropionate mixed ligand coordination polymer for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution
    VO Adimula, SE Elaigwu, SO Owalude, HS Clayton, AA Rotifa, E Adeniyi, ...
    Chemical Engineering Communications 211 (8), 1175-1190 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Solid state synthesis, spectroscopic, X-ray and antibacterial studies of Zn (II) and Fe (III) complexes of pyridine-3-carboxamide and 2-hydroxybenzoic acid
    GK Obiyenwa, AC Tella, SO Okwoli, OS Oluwafemi
    Chemistry Africa 7 (4), 2017-2027 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using sunlight-powered coordination polymers constructed from a tetracarboxylate linker
    AC Oladipo, AD Aderibigbe, VT Olayemi, PA Ajibade, HS Clayton, ...
    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 448, 115331 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Pharmacokinetics of herb-drug interactions: Experimental models in Nigeria
    MO Ologe, YA Olalekan, AO Adepiti, O Atolani, AA Njan, AC Tella, ...
    Acta facultatis medicae Naissensis 41 (4), 465-489 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions by adsorption on modified groundnut hull
    SO Owalude, AC Tella
    Beni-suef university journal of basic and applied sciences 5 (4), 377-388 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 229
  • Synthesis of zinc-carboxylate metal-organic frameworks for the removal of emerging drug contaminant (amodiaquine) from aqueous solution
    AC Tella, SO Owalude, SJ Olatunji, VO Adimula, SE Elaigwu, LO Alimi, ...
    Journal of Environmental Sciences 64, 264-275 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 73
  • Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of a copper-glutamate metal organic framework (MOF) and its adsorptive removal of ciprofloxacin drug from aqueous solution
    MD Olawale, AC Tella, JA Obaleye, JS Olatunji
    New journal of chemistry 44 (10), 3961-3969 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 70
  • Synthesis and crystal structure of Cd-based metal-organic framework for removal of methyl-orange from aqueous solution
    AC Tella, MD Olawale, M Neuburger, JA Obaleye
    Journal of Solid State Chemistry 255, 157-166 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 67
  • Synthesis of copper–isonicotinate metal–organic frameworks simply by mixing solid reactants and investigation of their adsorptive properties for the removal of the fluorescein dye
    AC Tella, SO Owalude, CA Ojekanmi, OS Oluwafemi
    New Journal of Chemistry 38 (9), 4494-4500 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 66
  • Assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons content in smoked C. gariepinnus and T. guineensis fish species available in Western Nigeria
    OM Olabemiwo, AO Alade, AC Tella, GO Adediran
    Int. J. Basic Appl. Sci 11 (02), 135-150 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 56
  • Rising profile on the use of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for the removal of heavy metals from the environment: an overview
    HK Okoro, SO Ayika, JC Ngila, AC Tella
    Applied Water Science 8 (6), 169 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 55
  • Synthesis of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) MIL-100 (Fe) functionalized with thioglycolic acid and ethylenediamine for removal of eosin B dye from aqueous solution
    AC Tella, JT Bamgbose, VO Adimula, M Omotoso, SE Elaigwu, ...
    SN Applied Sciences 3 (1), 136 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 46
  • Synthesis, physical properties, antimicrobial potentials of some antibiotics complexed with transition metals and their effects on alkaline phosphatase activities of selected …
    KO Ogunniran, AC Tella, M Alensela, MT Yakubu
    African Journal of Biotechnology 6 (10), 1202 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 43
  • Syntheses and applications of metal-organic frameworks materials: a review
    AC Tella, IY Aaron
    Acta Chim. Pharm. Indica 2 (2), 75-81 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 42
  • Developing a Spectrophotometric method for the estimation of Albendazole in solid and suspension forms
    AC Tella, OM Olabemiwo, MO Salawu, GK Obiyenwa
    Int. J. Phys. Sci 5 (4), 379-382 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 39
  • Synthesis, characterization and crystal structures of the tetrachlorocuprate and tetrabromocadmate salts of the antimalarial mefloquine
    JA Obaleye, MR Caira, AC Tella
    Structural Chemistry 20 (5), 859-868 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 38
  • Synthesis, characterization and crystal structure of a polymeric zinc (II) complex containing the antimalarial quinine as ligand
    JA Obaleye, MR Caira, AC Tella
    Journal of Chemical Crystallography 37 (10), 707-712 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 35
  • Adsorption of Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu and Hg ions on formaldehyde and pyridine modified bean husks
    GO Adediran, AC Tella, HA Mohammed
    Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 11 (2) , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 34
  • Some Langmuir and Freundlich parameters of adsorption studies of chlorpheniramine maleate
    AC Tellan, SO Owalude
    Research Journal of Applied Sciences 2 (8), 875-878 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 32
  • Synthesis, crystal structure, and density functional theory study of a zinc (II) complex containing terpyridine and pyridine-2, 6-dicarboxylic acid ligands: Analysis of the …
    AC Tella, JA Obaleye, MD Olawale, JMV Ngororabanga, AS Ogunlaja, ...
    Comptes Rendus. Chimie 22 (1), 3-12 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 29
  • A green route approach to the synthesis of Ni (II) and Zn (II) templated metal–organic frameworks
    AC Tella, SO Owalude
    Journal of Materials Science 49 (16), 5635-5639 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 29
  • Synthesis, characterization, crystal structure and antimicrobial studies of a novel Cu (II) complex based on itaconic acid and nicotinamide
    AC Tella, SO Owalude, PA Ajibade, N Simon, SJ Olatunji, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1125, 570-575 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 28
  • Metal complexes as antibacterial agents: Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of some 3d metal complexes of sulphadimidine
    AC Tella, JA Obaleye
    Orbital-The Electronic Journal of Chemistry 2 (1), 11-26 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 28
  • Adsorptive removal of naphthalene and anthracene from aqueous solution with zinc and copper-terephthalate metal-organic frameworks
    HK Okoro, AC Tella, OA Ajibola, C Zvinowanda, JC Ngila
    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 33 (2), 229-241 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 27