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Vitus Atanga Apalangya, PhD

SENIOR LECTURER

Verified email at ug.edu.gh University of Ghana Google Scholar

CollegeCOLLEGE OF BASIC & APPLIED SC.
School / InstituteSCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DepartmentDEPARTMENT OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
Food Materials ScienceFood PackagingWater FiltrationNanomaterialsSensors
Publications

54

Citations

1,111

H-index

17

i10-index

23

Publication activity
Publication statistics
Average citations
20.6
Most cited paper
119
First publication year
1900
Latest publication year
2026
Last updated
14 Sep 2026, 09:58
Publications

54 matching publications

PublicationYearJournalThematic areaCitations
Eco‐friendly rubber compounds: Utilizing animal lard as a plasticizer oil
B Mensah, W Amobeng, V Apalangya, E Essien, KD Kwabena, ...
2025 Polymer Engineering & Science 65 (6), 3085-3099, 2025 Engineering 7
Synthesis, characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity assessment of eggshell-derived β-CaSiO3 nano biomaterial
B Tiimob, V Apalangya, T Samuel, S Jeelani, V Rangari
2015 British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 8 (2), 180-193, 2015 Engineering 5
Inhibition of MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation by Simple Diphenyl Chalcone and Its Chlorinated Derivatives
AER Vitus A. Apalangya, Thomas Bakupog, Charmaine Tutson, Sebastian Sefadzi ...
2012 Research & Reviews: A Journal of Oncology and Hematology 1 (2), 1-6, 2012 Health Sciences 4
Collagen derived from a giant African snail (Achatina achatina) for biomedical applications
D Pomary, BS Korkor, BO Asimeng, SK Katu, L Paemka, VA Apalangya, ...
2024 J. Polym. Sci. Eng 7 (1), 4471, 2024 Health Sciences 3
Influence of Hydrothermal Temperature Variation and Annealing on ZnO Nanoparticles on the Performance of Photoanode in DSSC
GKS Takyi, E Nyankson, MS Akple, A Yaya, GRA Kumara, ...
2024 Biointerface Res Appl Chem 14 (3), 2024 Engineering 3
Potential application of cold plasma technology to control aflatoxin contamination in tropical food product
A Ouedrago, R Ngmenyelle, MAS Owusu, V Dansoa, A Eklemet, SA Awity, ...
2024 Science and Development Journal 8, 2024 Engineering 3
Effect of maleic-anhydride and filler type on XNBR/IIR rubber blend
B Mensah, V Apalangya, B Onwona-Agyeman, E Nyakudya, ...
2025 Journal of Elastomers & Plastics 57 (7), 1119-1147, 2025 Engineering 2
Preparation and characterization of epoxidized natural rubber toughened with Ethylene-vinyl-acetate: Effect of sulfur and peroxide curatives
M Zigah, B Mensah, B Onwona-Agyeman, A Yaya, NK Jackson, ...
2024 Engineering 2
The adsorption of CO and CO2 gases on (6, 4) and (7, 7) AlN nanotubes for enhanced sensor applications: a DFT approach
N Suleiman, VA Apalangya, B Mensah, K Kan-Dapaah, A Yaya, VW Elloh, ...
2024 Results in Chemistry 9, 101672, 2024 Engineering 2
Investigation and Characterization of Al paste as back surface field (BSF) for High Efficiency Si Solar cell
MA Awaah, I Awaah, VA Apalangya, KK Das
2021 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 1-5, 2021 Engineering 2
Effect of sulfur and peroxide curatives on epoxidized natural rubber toughened with Ethylene-vinyl-acetate
B Mensah, M Zigah, E Essien, R Domanko, V Apalangya, T Nukunya
2025 Polymer Science, Series B 67 (2), 11, 2025 Engineering 1
A theoretical study of the structural and electronic properties of poly (9-vinylcarbazole) interacting with small-diameter single-walled carbon nanotubes
VW Elloh, VA Apalangya, K Kan-Dapaah, G Gebreyesus, AK Mishra, ...
2020 International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Engineering 9 …, 2020 Engineering 1
Filtration system and methods of using such system for improved water filtration
V Rangari, B Tiimob, V Apalangya, S Jeelani, T Samuel
2020 US Patent 10,583,417, 2020 Engineering 1
Mechanical and statistical analysis of polypropylene composites derived from mixed clay-oil palm fruit particles
A Yaya, J Daafuor, E Bowen-Dodoo, E Nyankson
2018 ARPN J. Eng. Appl. Sci 13, 8599-8606, 2018 Engineering 1
Applications of barrier nanostructured electrospun polymeric fibers and nonwovens
JK Bediako, RD Ngmenyelle, VA Apalangya
2026 Polymer-Based Nanostructured Barrier Materials, 621-668, 2026 Engineering 0
Effects of corn dough fermentation on the physicochemical, starch microstructural, and rheological properties of Ga kenkey, a fermented corn dumpling
GK Bugyei, NS Affrifah, I Joye, LT Lim, E Essien, L Duizer, VA Apalangya, ...
2026 International Journal of Food Properties 29 (1), 2654301, 2026 Engineering 0
Fabrication and characterization of pneumatic capacitive-dielectric sensor
B Mensah, AN Audrey, F Akinyemi, M Boamah, AH Suglo, RB Owoare, ...
2026 Polymers and Polymer Composites 34, 09673911261477893, 2026 Engineering 0
Food Traceability and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Conceptual Model for Corporate Sustainability
V Apalangya, SA Awity, RD Ngmenyelle, T Nukunya, E Dankyi, JJ Ibrahim
2025 Science and Development Journal 9 (2), 101-101, 2025 Social Sciences 0
Leaf-based packaging innovation: bridging indigenous practices and sustainable biomimetic solutions
VA Apalangya
2025 Science and Development 10 (1), 17-17, 2025 Engineering 0
Reducing Postharvest Losses in Plantain through Sodium Alginate/Essential oil coatings
VA Apalangya
2023 Science and Development 7 (2), 43-60, 2023 Engineering 0
Silver Nanoparticles, stabilized by Tetrapleura tetraptera from food waste, influence of extract on Nanoparticles' Surface Morphology and Antimicrobial properties
VA Apalangya
2023 Science and Development 7 (2), 95-111, 2023 Engineering 0
Filtration system and methods of using such system for improved water filtration
V Rangari, B Tiimob, V Apalangya, S Jeelani, T Samuel
2022 US Patent 11,325,099, 2022 Engineering 0
Research Article A Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of CuO/Ag and ZnO/Ag Nanocomposites
RB Asamoah, E Annan, B Mensah, P Nbelayim, V Apalangya, ...
2020 Engineering 0
A comparative studyof the interactionof nickel, titanium, palladium, andgold metalswith single-walled carbonnanotubes: A DFT approach
KW Kayang, E Nyankson, JK Efavi, VA Apalangya, R Tia
2019 Elsevier BV, 2019 Engineering 0
Research Article Eggshell Based Nano-Engineered Hydroxyapatite and Poly (lactic) Acid Electrospun Fibers as Potential Tissue Scaffold
VA Apalangya, VK Rangari, BJ Tiimob, S Jeelani, T Samuel
2019 Engineering 0