Omotayo Arotiba

Phone+27 11 559 6200
Emailoarotibauj.acza
Websitehttps://www.uj.ac.za/members/prof-omotayo-a-arotiba

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Research Interests

The use of electrochemistry as a tool to solving problems/challenges in material, biomedical and environmental spheres. These include (but not limited to) electrochemical biosensors and sensors based on dendrimer nanocomposites; photoelectrochemical reactors for water treatment; electro-synthesis and characterisation of novel materials/compounds in chemical research; nano-electrochemistry – synthesis and application of nanomaterial-based electrodes.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water

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An electrochemical sensor for dopamine on a graphene-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulphonate hybrid ink nanoplatform
Makaluza, S., Midzi, N., Olorundare, F. O. G., Zwane, B. N., Nkosi, D. & Arotiba, O. A., Apr 2025, In: Discover Applied Sciences. 7, 4, 288.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)
A perovskite/spinel structured LaFeO₃/Co₃O₄ heterojunction for photoelectrocatalytic applications in degradation of tetracycline and water splitting
Nkwachukwu, O. V. & Arotiba, O. A., 1 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Power Sources. 640, 236790.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
5 Citations (Scopus)
A ZnO/Bi₃TaO₇ S-scheme heterojunction for photoelectrocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin in synthetic and real wastewater
Sipuka, D. S., Sebokolodi, T. I., Jayeola, K. D., Bechelany, M., Cretin, M. & Arotiba, O. A., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Water Process Engineering. 69, 106771.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
11 Citations (Scopus)
Hierarchical Fe-Bi/Bi₇O₉I₃/OVs microspheres coupled with natural air diffusion electrode to achieve efficient heterogeneous visible-light-driven photoelectro-Fenton degradation of tetracycline without aeration
Liang, R., Wu, H., Hu, Z., Song, G., Zhang, X., Arotiba, O. A. & Zhou, M., Apr 2025, In: Chinese Chemical Letters. 36, 4, 110136.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus)
Improving selectivity and antifouling properties of a PES hollow fibre membrane with a photo-enzyme for the removal of ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole
Tsolele, R., Arotiba, O. A. & Malinga, S. P., 2025, In: Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 46, 3, p. 453-476 24 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)

University of Johannesburg Reports Findings in Chemicals and Chemistry (Interfacial Engineering of a Z-Scheme Bi2O2S/NiTiO3 Heterojunction Photoanode for the Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole in Water)
Arotiba, O.
12/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Seven Scientists From UJ Recognised on Worlds Top 2% List!
Meijboom, R., Moteetee, A., Arotiba, O., Nomngongo, P., Pillay, K., Oluwafemi, S., Sinha Ray, S. & Bickelhaupt, M.
10/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Seven University Of Johannesburg Scientists Named In World’s Top 2% List For 2024
Meijboom, R., Moteetee, A., Arotiba, O., Nomngongo, P., Pillay, K., Oluwafemi, S., Sinha Ray, S. & Bickelhaupt, M.
8/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
University of Johannesburg Reports Findings in Chemicals and Chemistry (A review on reactive oxygen species generation, anode materials and operating parameters in sonoelectrochemical oxidation for wastewater remediation)
Arotiba, O. & Mabuba, N.
16/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Study Findings on Cancer Biomarkers Detailed by Researchers at University of Johannesburg (A nanoDiamond/gold nanoparticle-based electrochemical immunosensor for the detection of HER 2 cancer biomarker)
Arotiba, O. & Nkosi, D.
6/06/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Prof Omotayo Arotiba

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An electrochemical sensor for dopamine on a graphene-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulphonate hybrid ink nanoplatform

A perovskite/spinel structured LaFeO₃/Co₃O₄ heterojunction for photoelectrocatalytic applications in degradation of tetracycline and water splitting

A ZnO/Bi₃TaO₇ S-scheme heterojunction for photoelectrocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin in synthetic and real wastewater

Hierarchical Fe-Bi/Bi₇O₉I₃/OVs microspheres coupled with natural air diffusion electrode to achieve efficient heterogeneous visible-light-driven photoelectro-Fenton degradation of tetracycline without aeration

Improving selectivity and antifouling properties of a PES hollow fibre membrane with a photo-enzyme for the removal of ciprofloxacin and sulfamethoxazole

University of Johannesburg Reports Findings in Chemicals and Chemistry (Interfacial Engineering of a Z-Scheme Bi2O2S/NiTiO3 Heterojunction Photoanode for the Degradation of Sulfamethoxazole in Water)

Seven Scientists From UJ Recognised on Worlds Top 2% List!

Seven University Of Johannesburg Scientists Named In World’s Top 2% List For 2024

University of Johannesburg Reports Findings in Chemicals and Chemistry (A review on reactive oxygen species generation, anode materials and operating parameters in sonoelectrochemical oxidation for wastewater remediation)

Study Findings on Cancer Biomarkers Detailed by Researchers at University of Johannesburg (A nanoDiamond/gold nanoparticle-based electrochemical immunosensor for the detection of HER 2 cancer biomarker)

Prof Omotayo Arotiba

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media