Academic Background
BS Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman
PhD Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman
Research Interest
- Water and wastewater treatment and management
- Environmental impact assessment
- Solid waste management
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation
- Air, soil and water quality monitoring and assessment
- Fuzzy optimization
- Environmental and health risk assessment
Recent Publications
Journals (ISI-indexed)
1. A.Y. Maulana, S. Kim, J. Shim, C. Lee, J. Song, D. Lee, B. Yun, H. Gim, C.M. Futalan, J. Kim. N-doped graphitic carbon encapsulated cobalt oxide nanoparticles from ZIF-67 on ZIF-8 as an anode material for Li-ion batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2022 908, 164645.
2. C.M. Futalan, M.W. Wan. Fixed-bed adsorption of lead from aqueous solution using chitosan-coated bentonite. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022 19(5), 2597.
3. C.M. Futalan, A.E.S. Choi, H.G.O. Soriano, M.K.B. Cabacungan, J.C. Millare. Modification strategies of kapok fiber composites and its application in the adsorption of heavy metal ions and dyes from aqueous solutions: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022 19(3), 2703.
4. S. Annamalai, C.C. Futalan, Y. Ahn. Electrochemical disinfection of simulated ballast water using RuO2-TiO2/Ti electrode. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022 19(3), 1835.
5. A.Y. Maulana, J. Song, C.M. Futalan, J. Kim. Improved reversibility of phase transformations using electron-rich graphitic carbon matrix in FeF2 cathode for sodium ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal. 2022 434, 134727.
6. R.M. Feliciano, B.M.B Ensano, M.D.G. de Luna, C.M. Futalan, R.R.M. Abarca, M.C. Lu. Kinetics and thermodynamics of organo-sulfur-compound desorption from saturated neutral activated alumina. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2021 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13913-7
7. D.W Lee, A.Y. Maulana, C. Lee, J. Song, C.M. Futalan, J. Kim. Enhanced Electrochemical Performances of Hollow-Structured N-Doped Carbon Derived from a Zeolitic Imidazole Framework (ZIF-8) Coated by Polydopamine as an Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Energies. 2021 14(9), 2436.
8. S. Kamonwannasit, C.M. Futalan, P. Khemthong, T. Butburee, A. Karaphun, P. Phatai. Synthesis of copper-silver doped hydroxyapatite via ultrasonic coupled sol-gel techniques: structural and antibacterial studies. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. 2020 96, 452-463.
9. A.Y. Maulana, C.M. Futalan, J. Kim, MOF-derived FeF2 nanoparticles@graphitic carbon undergoing in situ phase transformation to FeF3 as a superior sodium-ion cathode material. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2020 840, 155719.
10. C.M.C. Tolentino, M.D.G. de Luna, C.M. Futalan, A.E.S. Choi, F. Manegdeg, N. Grisdanurak. Influence of hydrocarbons on hydrogen chloride removal from refinery off-gas using zeolite NaY derived from rice husks. Science of the Total Environment 2020 728, 138782
11. J. Song, H. Kim, W. Jae, T. Kim, C.M. Futalan, J. Kim. Porous ZnO/C microspheres prepared with maleopimaric acid as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Carbon 2020 165, 55-66.
12. J.K. Kim, S.H. Kee, C.M. Futalan, J.J. Yee. Corrosion monitoring of reinforced steel embedded in cement mortar under wet-and-dry cycles by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Sensors 2020 20(1), 199
13. A.E.S. Choi, C.C.M. Futalan, J.J. Yee. Fuzzy optimization for the removal of uranium from mine water using batch electrocoagulation: A case study. Nuclear Engineering Technology 2019 52(7), 1471-1480
14. C.M. Futalan, J.H. Yang, P. Phatai, I.P. Chen, M.W. Wan. Fixed-bed adsorption of copper from aqueous media using chitosan-coated bentonite, chitosan-coated sand, and chitosan-coated kaolinite. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020 27(20), 24659-24670
15. J.J. Yee, C.V.J. Arida, C.M. Futalan, M.D.G. de Luna, M.W. Wan. Treatment of contaminated groundwater via arsenate removal using chitosan-coated bentonite. Molecules 2019 24(13), 2464.
16. M.D.G. de Luna, L.H.S. Paulino, C.M. Futalan, M.C. Lu. Recovery of zinc granules from synthetic electroplating wastewater using fluidized-bed homogenous crystallization process. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2020 17, 129-142.
17. M.W. Wan, M.D.G. de Luna, L.R. Golosinda, C.M. Futalan, M.C. Lu. Oxidative desulfurization of dibenzothiophene via high-shear mixing with phosphotungstic acid: the influence of calcination temperature on kinetics and catalytic activity. Clean Technology and Environmental Policy 2019 21(7), 1459-1469.
18. C.M. Futalan, P. Phatai, J. Kim, A.Y. Maulana, J.J. Yee. Treatment of soil washing wastewater via adsorption of lead and zinc using graphene oxide. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2019 26(17), 17292-17304.
19. A.E.S. Choi, C.M. Futalan, J.J. Yee. Fuzzy optimization on the synthesis of chitosan-graft-polyacrylic acid with montmorillonite as filler material: A case study. Polymers 2019 11(4), 1-16.
20. C.M. Futalan, J.S. Kim, J.J. Yee. Adsorptive treatment via simultaneous removal of copper, lead and zinc from soil washing wastewater using spent coffee grounds. Water Science and Technology 2019 79(6), 1029-1041.
21. P. Phatai, C.M. Futalan, S. Kamonwannasit, P. Khemthong. Structural characterization and antibacterial activity of hydroxyapatite synthesized via sol-gel method using glutinous rice as a template. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 2019 89(3), 764-775.
22. M.D.G. de Luna, C.M. Futalan, A.G. Duavis, M.W. Wan. Optimization and kinetics of the desulfurization of diesel fuel via high shear mixing oxidation assisted by adsorption of sulfones onto chitosan-coated bentonite. International Journal of Green Energy 2018 15(14-15), 930-940.
23. C.M. Futalan, Y.S. Huang, J.H. Chen, M.W. Wan. Arsenate removal from aqueous solution using chitosan-coated bentonite, chitosan-coated kaolinite and chitosan-coated sand: parametric, isotherm and thermodynamic studies. Water Science and Technology. 2018 78(3), 676-689.
24. M.U. Herrera, C.M. Futalan, M.D.L. Balela. Removal of methyl orange dye and copper (II) ions from aqueous solution using polyaniline-coated kapok (Ceiba pentandra) fibers. Water Science and Technology. 2018 78(5), 1137-1147.
25. M.D.G. de Luna, C.M. Futalan, R. Dayrit, A.E. Choi, M.W. Wan. Evaluation of continuously mixed reactor configurations in the oxidative-adsorptive desulfurization of diesel fuel: Optimization and parametric studies. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018 203, 664-673.
26. P. Phatai, C.M. Futalan, S. Utara, P. Khemthong, S. Kamonwannasit. Structural characterization of cerium-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles synthesized by ultrasonic-assisted sol-gel technique. Results in Physics. 2018 10, 956-963.
27. M. Ligaray, C.M. Futalan, M.D. de Luna, M.W. Wan. Removal of chemical oxygen demand from thin-film transistor liquid-crystal display wastewater using chitosan-coated bentonite: Isotherm, kinetics and optimization studies. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018 175, 145-154.
28. K.G. Quiton, B. Doma, C.M. Futalan, M.W. Wan. Removal of Cr(VI) and Zn(II) from aqueous solution using kaolin-supported bacterial biofilms of Gram-negative E. coli and Gram-positive Staphylococcus epidermis. Sustainable Environment Science. 2018 28(5), 206-213.
29. M.D.G. de Luna, C.M. Futalan, C.A. Jurado, J.I. Colades, M.W. Wan. Removal of ammonium-nitrogen from aqueous solution using chitosan-coated bentonite: Mechanism and effect of operating parameters. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2018 135(9), 45924.
30. M.D.G. de Luna, M.W. Wan, L.R. Golosinda, C.M. Futalan, M.C. Lu. Kinetics of mixing-assisted oxidative desulfurization of dibenzothiophene in toluene using a phosphotungstic acid/hydrogen peroxide system: Effects of operating conditions. Energy and Fuels. 2017 31(9), 9923-9929.
31. A.R. Agcaoili, M.U. Herrera, C.M. Futalan, M.D.L. Balela. Fabrication of polyacrylonitrile-coated kapok hollow microtubes for adsorption of methyl orange and Cu(II) ions in aqueous solution. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 2017 78, 359-369.
32. P. Phatai, C.M. Futalan, Characteristics of cerium-aluminum-manganese mixed oxides and their performance in adsorbing methyl violet dye. Desalination and Water Treatment. 2017 62, 257-266.
International Proceedings (Scopus-Indexed)
1. K.E. Arguelles, M.U. Herrera, C.C.M. Futalan, M.D.L. Balela, Fabrication of polyaniline-coated Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) fibers embedded with copper-based particles. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2017 201, 012041. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/201/1/012042
2. M.J.G. Biguerras, M.U. Herrera, C.C. Futalan, M.D.L. Balela, Anti-bacterial activity of copper-based particles synthesized using an electroless deposition technique. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2017 201, 012049. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/201/1/012049
3. E.S. Mones, M.D.L. Balela, C.C.M. Futalan, R.D. Manalo, M.U. Herrera, Fabrication of zinc oxide-embedded kapok (Ceiba pentandra) paper. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2017 201, 012048. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/201/1/012048
Research Profiles
Email address
cmfutalan[at]up[dot]edu[dot]ph