Professor Mohammad Khalid

Professor Mohammad Khalid

Professor Mohammad Khalid

  • Adjunct Professor
Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology
SDGs Focus

Biography

Professor Mohammad Khalid completed his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India and MSc in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Later, he continued his PhD at the International Islamic University, Malaysia and worked on developing radiation crosslinked rubber nanocomposites. Prior to joining Sunway University, Professor Khalid was Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

His research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, heat transfer fluids, phase change materials, and energy harvesting. More specifically, he is currently working on solar energy harvesting using deep eutectic salts (DES) and carbon nanoparticles based nanolubricants to improve engine performance. His research expertise covers many other important areas such as polymer recycling, radiation processing of polymer blends and biofuel. He has published more than 100 papers in international journals and refereed international conferences, five patents and seven chapters in books. 

Professor Khalid has more than 10 years of research and teaching experience. He has supervised 11 PhD, eight MSc and one MPhil students, and 13 of these students (four PhD, eight MSc and one MPhil) have graduated. He is also a chartered member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PGCHE, Nottingham University, Malaysia (2014)
  • PhD in Engineering, International Islamic University, Malaysia (2011)
  • MSc in Chemical & Environmental Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2007)
  • BE in Chemical Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India (2004)

Research Interests

  • Heat transfer fluids, phase change materials and energy harvesting
  • Polymer recycling
  • Nanocomposites
  • Radiation processing of polymer and polymer blends

Notable Publications

  1. Ahmed, S. F., Khalid, M., Amin, N., & Rashmi, W. (2017). Investigation of rheological and corrosion properties of graphene based eutectic salt. Journal of Material Science, 53(1), 692-707.
  2. Ahmed, S. F., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Chan, A., & Shahbaz, K. (2017). Recent progress in solar thermal energy storage using nanomaterials. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 67, 450–460. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.09.034
  3. Ahmed, S. F., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Amin, N., & Chan, A. (In press). Review of the recent advances in solar water heaters and thermal collectors. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews.
  4. Atieh, M. A., Nazir, N., Yusof, F., Fettouhi, M., Ratnam, C. T., Alharthi, M., … & Al-Amer, A. (2010). Radiation vulcanization of natural rubber latex loaded with carbon nanotubes. Fullerenes Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures, 18, 56–71.
  5. Balaji, A. B., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Michael, F. M., & Walvekar, R. (2016). Co-PP/EPDM blend optimization using D-optimal design for medical applications. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 56(2), 216-226. doi: 10.1080/03602559.2016.1211695
  6. Balaji, A. B., Ratnam, C. T., Khalid, M., & Walvekar, R. (2017). Effect of electron beam sterilization on thermal and crystallization properties of PP/EPDM for medical applications. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 141, 179-189. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2017.07.001
  7. Chee, P. E., Talib, R. A., Yusof, Y. A., Chin, N. L., Ratnam, C. T., Khalid, M., & Chuah, T. G. (2010). Mechanical and physical properties of oil palm derived cellulose-LDPE biocomposites as packaging material. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(1), 26-32.
  8. Chen, Y. Y., Walvekar, R. Khalid, M., Shahbaz, K., & Gupta, T. C. S. M. (2017). Stability and thermophysical studies on deep eutectic solvent based carbon nanotube nanofluid. Material Research Express, 4(7), article id. 075028. doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/aa77c7
  9. Cher, P. S., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Chong, C. H., Woo, M. W., & Tee, L. H. (2014). Simulation of spray drying on piper Betle linn extracts using computational fluid dynamics. International food research journal, 21(3), 1053-1060.
  10. Ching, Y. C., Nadarajah, K., & Khalid, M. (2014). Optical and structural characterization of solution processed zinc oxide nanorods via hydrothermal method. Ceramics international, 40(7, Part A), 9997-10004. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2014.02.098
  11. Ching, K. S., Ealid, M., Ching, Y. C., Haniff, M., Khalid, M., & Beg, T. H. (2014). Preparation and characterisation of polyvinyl alcohol/oil palm empty fruit bunch fibre composite. Materials Research Innovations, 18(S6), 364-367. doi: 10.1179/1432891714Z.0000000001008
  12. Chong, S. H., Pan, G.-T., Khalid, M., Yang, T. C. K., Hung, S. –T., & Huang, C. -M. (2016). Physical characterization and pre-assessment of recycled high-density polyethylene as 3D printing material. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 25(2), 136-145. doi: 10.1007/s10924-016-0793-4
  13. Fang, Y. K., Osama, M., Walvekar, R., Shahbaz, K., Khalid, M., Mjalli, F. S., & Farid, M. M. (2016). Synthesis and thermo-physical properties of deep eutectic solvents based graphene nanofluids. Nanotechnology, 27(7), 075702. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/27/7/075702
  14. Haniffah, W. H., Sapuan, S. M., Abdan, K., Khalid, M., Hasan, M., & Hoque, M. E. (2015).  Kenaf fibre reinforced polypropylene composites: effect of cyclic immersion on tensile properties. International Journal of Polymer Science, Article ID 872387. doi: 10.1155/2015/872387
  15. Jagadish, P. R., Lau, P. L., Chan, A., & Khalid, M. (2015). Effect of annealing on virgin and recycled carbon fibre electrochemically-deposited with N-type bismuth telluride. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 45, 1435-1440. doi:10.3303/CET154524
  16. Jagadish, P. R., Lau, P. L., Chan, A., & Khalid, M. (2015). Effect of annealing on virgin and recycled carbon fibre electrochemically deposited with N-type bismuth telluride and bismuth sulfide. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 31(9), 1223-1231. doi: 10.1080/10426914.2015.1090590.
  17. Jagadish, P. R., Khalid, M., Lau, P. L., Amin, N., & Chan, A. (In press). Optimisation of electrodeposition parameters for N-type bismuth telluride films on recycled carbon fibre. Journal of Material Science.
  18. Ketabchi, M. R., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., & Walvekar, R. (2016). Mechanical and thermal properties of polylactic acid composites reinforced with cellulose nanoparticles extracted from Kenaf fibre. Materials research express, 3(12), 125301. doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/3/12/125301
  19. Ketabchi, M. R., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Walvekar, R., & Hoque, M. E. (2016). Sonosynthesis of cellulose nanoparticles (CNP) from Kenaf fibre: Effect of process parameters. Fibers and Polymers, 17, 1352-1358. doi: 10.1007/s12221-016-5813-4
  20. Ketabchi, M. R., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Walvekar, R., & Abdullah, L. C. (2016). Sonosynthesis of microcellulose from Kenaf fibre: optimisation of process parameters. Journal of Natural Fibers, 14(3), 437-449. doi: 10.1080/15440478.2016.1212767
  21. Ketabchi, M. R., Khalid, M., & Walvekar, R. (2017). Effect of oil palm EFB-biochar on properties of PP/EVA composites. Journal of Engineering Science & Technology, 12(3).
  22. Ketabchi, M. R., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., & Walvekar, R. (In press). A central composite design approach to investigate the effects of processing parameters on poly(lactic acid) properties. Plastics, Rubber and Composites: Macromolecular Engineering.
  23. Khalid, M., Salmiaton, A., Chuah, T. G., Ratnam, C. T., & Choong, T. S. Y. (2006). Effect of MAPP as coupling agent on the mechanical properties of oil palm empty fruit bunch and cellulose Polypropylene biocomposites. International Journal of Engineer and Technology, 3, 79-84.
  24. Khalid, M., Chuah, T. G., Salmiaton, A., Ratnam, C. T., & Choong, T. S. Y. (2008). Comparative study of polypropylene composites reinforced with oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber and oil palm derived cellulose. Journal of Materials & Design, 29, 173-178.
  25. Khalid, M., Salmiaton, A., Ratnam, C. T., & Abdullah, L. C. (2008). Effect of rimethylolpropane Triacrylate (TMPTA) on the mechanical properties of palm fiber empty fruit bunch and cellulose fiber biocomposite. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 3(2), 153 – 162.
  26. Khalid, M., Salmiaton, A., Chuah, T. G., Ratnam, C. T., & Choong, T. S. Y. (2008). Effect of MAPP and TMPTA as compatibilizer on the mechanical properties of cellulose and oil palm fiber empty fruit bunch- polypropylene biocomposites. Composite Interfaces, 15, 251-262
  27. Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Abdullah, L. C., Salmiaton, A., Choong, T. S. Y., & Jalaludin, H. (2009). Thermal and dynamic mechanical behavior of cellulose and oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB)-filled polypropylene biocomposites. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 48, 1244–1251.
  28. Khalid, M., Ismail, A. F., Ratnam, C. T., Yusof, F., Walvekar, R., & Al Khatib, M. F. (2010). Effect of radiation dose on the properties of natural rubber nanocomposite. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 79(12), 1279-1285.
  29. Khalid, M., Chuah, T. G., Ratnam, C. T., Walvekar, R., & Ketabchi, M. R. (2016). Effect of cow dung on the properties of polypropylene biocomposite.  Polymer composites.  doi: 10.1002/pc.23928
  30. Michael, F. M., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., & Walvekar, R. (2015). Effect of electron beam irradiation on EVA/WTD blends in presence of bisphenol a diglycidyl ether (BADGE). Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. doi: 10.1002/vnl.21495
  31. Michael, F. M., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Ratnam, C. T., Ramarad, S., Siddiqui, H., & Hoque, M. E. (2016). Effect of nanofillers on the physico-mechanical properties of load bearing bone implants. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 67, 792–806.  doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.05.037
  32. Michael, F. M., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Walvekar, R., Hoque, M. E., & Ketabchi, M. R. (2016). Nano hydroxyapatite synthesis using optimized process parameters for load bearing implant. Bulletin of Materials Science, 39(1), 133-145.  doi: 10.1007/s12034-015-1120-8.
  33. Michael, F. M., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Ching, Y. C., Walvekar, R., & Hoque, M. E. (2016). Sono-synthesis of nanohydroxyapatite: Effects of process parameters. Ceramics international, 42(5), 6263 – 6272. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2016.01.009
  34. Michael, F. M., Ratnam, C. T., Khalid, M., Ramarad, S., & Walvekar, R. (2017). Surface modification of nanohydroxyapatite and its loading effect on polylactic acid properties for load bearing implants. Polymer composites. doi: 10.1002/pc.24282
  35. Mirjalili, F., Chuah, L., Khalid, M., & Hasmaliza, M. (2011). Effects of nano α-Al2O3 fillers and dispersant on thermal and dynamic mechanical properties of polypropylene/nano α-Al2O3 composite. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 25(4), 453-467. doi: 10.1177/0892705711421805
  36. Mubarak, N. M., Yusof, F., Alkhatib, M. F., Ameen, E., Khalid, M., Al Saadi, M., … & Qudsieh, I. Y. (2010). Optimization of CNTs production using full factorial design and its advanced application in protein purification. International Journal of Nanoscience, 9(3), 181-192.  DOI: 10.1142/S0219581X10006648
  37. Osama, M., Singh, A., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Gupta, T. C. S. M., & Wong, W. Y. (2017). Recent developments and performance review of metal working fluids. Tribology International, 114, 389-401. doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2017.04.050
  38. Osama, M., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Wong, W. Y., & Gupta, T. C. S. M. (In press). Physical properties of palm oil methyl ester - groundnut-naphthenic blend based graphene nanolubricant: Optimisation using response surface methodology.  Journal of Cleaner Production.
  39. Osama, M., Walvekar, R., Shahbaz, K., Khalid, M, & Gupta, T. C. M. S. (In press). Theoretical modelling of deep eutectic solvent based nanofluid. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology.
  40. Osama, M., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Wong, W. Y., & Gupta, T. C. S. M. (In press). Tribological performance of POME-groundnut-naphthenic oil blend based graphene nanolubricant in metalworking application. Lubrication Science.
  41. Ramarad, S., Ratnam, C. T., Khalid, M., & Abdullah, L. C. (2014). Improving the properties of reclaimed waste tire rubber by blending with poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) and electron beam irradiation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132(11). doi: 10.1002/app.41649
  42. Ramarad, S., Khalid, M., Ratnam, C. T., Abdullah, L. C., & Walvekar, R. (2015). Waste tire rubber in polymer blends: A review on the evolution, properties and future. Progress in Materials Science, 72, 100-140. doi: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2015.02.004
  43. Ramarad, S., Ratnam, C. T., Khalid, M., Chuah, A. L., & Hanson, S. (2017). Improved crystallinity and dynamic mechanical properties of reclaimed waste tire rubber/EVA blends under the influence of electron beam irradiation. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 130, 362-370. doi: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2016.09.023
  44. Rasheed, A. K., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Gupta, T. C. S. M., & Chan, A. (2015). Study of graphene nanolubricant using thermogravimetric analysis. Journal of Materials Research, 31(13), 1939-1946. doi:10.1557/jmr.2015.359
  45. Rasheed, A. K., Khalid, M., Walvekar, R., Gupta, T. C. S. M., & Chan, A. (2016). Graphene based nanofluids and nanolubricants - review of recent developments. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 63, 346-362. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.04.072
  46. Rasheed, A. K., Khalid, M., Javeed, A., Walvekar, R., Gupta, T. C. S. M., & Chan, A. (2016). Heat transfer and tribological performance of graphene nanolubricant in an internal combustion engine. Tribology International, 103, 504–515. doi: 10.1016/j.triboint.2016.08.007
  47. Ratnam, C. T., Ramarad, S., Khalid, M., & Luqman, T. G. C. (2014). Irradiation crosslinking of ethylene vinyl acetate/waste tire dust: Effect of multifunctional acrylates (MFA). Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 29, 464-478. doi: 10.1177/0892705713518814
  48. Ratnam, C. T., Ramarad, S., Khalid, M., Rashid, S. A., & Mohamed, Z. (2015). Effect of electron beam radiation on the mechanical properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)/waste tire dust (WTD) blends. Macromolecular Symposia. Special Issue: Innovation in Polymer Science and Technology 2013 (IPST2013), 353(1), 47-54.  doi: 10.1002/masy.201550306
  49. Singh, A., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Wong, W. Y., Shahbaz, K., & Gupta, T. C. S. M. (In press). Thermophysical properties of glycerol and polyethylene glycol 600 based deep eutectic solvents (DESs). Journal of Molecular Liquids.
  50. Soo, H. Q., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Gupta, T. C. S. M., & Nabipoor, M. (2017). Thermal conductivity and electrical properties of hybrid SiO2-graphene naphthenic mineral oil nanofluid as potential transformer oil. Material Research Express, 4(1). doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/aa550e
  51. Walvekar, R., Choong, T. S. Y., Hussain, S. A., Khalid, M., & Chuah, T. G. (2009). Numerical study of dispersed oil–water turbulent flow in horizontal tube. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 65, 123-128.
  52. Walvekar, R., Ismail, A. F., Sopyan, I., Jameel, A. T., Yusof, F., & Khalid, M. (2011). Stability and thermal conductivity enhancement of carbon nanotube (CNT) nanofluid using gum Arabic. Journal of experimental nanoscience, 6(6), 567-579.  doi:10.1080/17458080.2010.48729
  53. Walvekar, R., Ismail, A. F., & Khalid, M. (2012). Thermal conductivity of carbon nanotube nanofluid - experimental and theoretical Study. Journal of Heat Transfer-Asian Research, 41(2), 145-163. doi: 10.1002/htj.20405
  54. Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Ismail, A. F., & Rashid, A. K. (2013). Experimental and CFD studies in heat transfer of CNT nanofluids. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 10(7), 454-563. doi: 10.1080/17458080.2013.848296
  55. Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Ong, S. S., & Ismail, A. F. (2014). Application of CNT nanofluids in a turbulent flow heat exchanger. Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 1(1), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/17458080.2015.1015461
  56. Walvekar, R., Ismail, A. F., Khalid, M., Anuar, A., & Yusaf, T. (2014). Investigating corrosion effects and heat transfer enhancement in smaller size radiator using CNT nanofluids. Journal of Materials Science, 49(13), 4544–4551. doi: 10.1007/s10853-014-8154-y
  57. Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Ong, S. S., & Saidur, R. (2014). Preparation, thermo-physical properties and heat transfer enhancement of nanofluids. Material Research Express, 1(3).  doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/1/3/032001.
  58. Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Lim, X. Y., Gupta, T. C. S. M., Arwin, G. Z. (2017).  Tribological studies on graphene/TMP based nanolubricant. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 12(5).
  59. Yusefi, M., Khalid, M., Yasin, F. M., Ketabchi, M. R., Hajalilou, A., & Abdullah, L. C. (2017). Cow dung- poly(lactic acid) biocomposites fabrication and study the effect of cow dung content on its mechanical properties. Material Research Express, 4(2). doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/aa5cdb
  60. Yusefi, M., Khalid, M., Yasin, F. M., Abdullah, L. C., Ketabchi, M. R., & Walvekar, R. (2017).   Performance of cow dung reinforced biodegradable poly(lactic acid) biocomposites for structural applications. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10924-017-0963-z