Journal papers

2026 (5)

[73]. Freeze-thaw-induced hybrid porous PVA/PEG hydrogels with dynamic load-dissipation capability for cartilage substitutes

Luon Tan Nguyen, Patrick Kai Xuan Lim, Wenjuan Jin, Yanli Zheng, Quang M. N. Phan, Meng Wang, Duc Anh Tran, Y. B. Guo, V. P. W. Shim, Huy-Du Do, Thanh-Tan Nguyen, Hieu Tran‑Van, Nga H. N. Do, Hai M. Duong*

Gels, 12(6), 494.

[72]. pH-responsive freeze-thawed polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan hydrogels for topical delivery of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial Piper betle leaf extract toward wound healing applications

Nga H.N. Do, Ha V. Le, Khoa D. Nguyen, Anh C. Ha*

Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, accepted.

[71]. Sustainable end-of-life strategies for thermoset-based fiber-reinforced composites: advances in recycling and upcycling

Quang M.N. Phan, Anh Duc Tran, Phuc T.T. Nguyen, Yanli Zheng, Wenjuan Jin, Luon Tan Nguyen, Meng Wang, Nga H.N. Do, Phung K. Le, Hai M. Duong*

JPhys Materials, 9(2), 022001.

[70]. A weighted linear combination-based multi-criteria framework for prioritizing environmental monitoring sites in coastal military areas of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Anh Huy, Dang Yen Nhi, Do Nguyen Hoang Nga, Le Anh Kien*

Journal of Military Science and Technology, 110(110), 125-135.

[69]. Green remediation of heavy metals using chitosan-carbon aerogels derived from agricultural by-products

Kien A. Le, Huy T.A. Nguyen, Nga H.N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 237, 362.

2025 (10)

[68]. Enhanced ibuprofen loading capacity of chitosan nanoparticles for prolonged release: A comprehensive study

Nga H.N. Do, Phuong Khanh Thy Vo, Thanh V.N. Le, Hung D. Vuong, Trang P.T. Nguyen, Phung K. Le, Anh C. Ha*

Fine Chemical Technologies, 20(5), 430-440.

[67]. A novel facile fabrication of antibacterial and antioxidant chitosan nanoparticles encapsulating Cleistocalyx operculatus leaf extract

Nga H.N. Do, Hieu Minh Cao, Ha Chi Nguyen, Nhu The Vo, Nguyen Thanh Thao Pham, Tam Phung Anh Le, Viet Thanh Tran, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Polymer Bulletin, 82, 11839–11855.

[66]. Novel application of lemongrass essential oil-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles as edible coatings for extending the shelf life of strawberries

Nga H.N. Do, Nhu The Vo, Tam Phung Anh Le, Viet Thanh Tran, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 19, 9020–9031.

[65]. Prolonged release of anti-inflammatory diclofenac sodium from in situ loaded thermosensitive chitosan hydrogels for localized applications

Nga H.N. Do, Ha V. Le, Khoa D. Nguyen, Anh C. Ha*

Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, 25(5), 1626-1636.

[64]. Novel thermosensitive chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol composite hydrogels delivering betel leaf extract: Physicochemical characterization and release studies for localized anti-inflammatory applications 

Nga H.N. Do, Ha V. Le, Khoa D. Nguyen, Anh C. Ha*

Polymer Bulletin, 2025, 82, 6525-6547.

[63]. Novel Piper betle (L.) leaf extract-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles as bioactive coatings for strawberry preservation

Nga H.N. Do, Viet Thanh Tran, Hieu Minh Cao, Ha Chi Nguyen, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Food Science and Technology, 63, 451–461.

[62]. From fabrication to application: Electrospun chitosan/PVA nanofiber films for water and wastewater treatment

Anh Kien Le, Huy T.A. Nguyen, Viet T. Tran, Nga H.N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 122, 379-384.

[61]. Challenges and prospects of chitosan-based cosmetics as safe and sustainable products for swimmers

Trieu T.H. Le, Max. P. Carter, Nga H.N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 122, 13-18.

[60]. Limited adsorption mechanism of methylene blue on cellulose surface: insights from experiments and molecular dynamics simulations

Nguyen Xuan Hong Quan, Nga H. N. Do, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le, Nguyen Quang Long, Hieu Hien Nguyen, Khanh-Quynh Thi Nguyen, Khanh Linh Chung, Thien-Y Vu*

International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1–31.

[59]. Effectiveness of cobalt-doped biochar derived from durian shell for degradation of Rhodamine B

Anh Mai Hoang Trinh, Thinh Phu Le, Khoi Anh Tran, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Kien Anh Le, Viet Tan Tran, Phung Kim Le*

Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, 25(2), 420-431.

2024 (8)

[58]. Novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol gel encapsulating ethanolic Centella asiatica extract for cosmeceutical applications

Nguyen Quoc Thanh, Dao Hien Mai, Tam Phung Anh Le, Nga H. N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Polymer Bulletin, 82,  523–541.

[57]. Encapsulation of anti-bacterial Piper betle leaf extract in thermo-sensitive and biodegradable chitosan hydrogels: synthesis, characterization and release kinetics

Nga H.N. Do, Duyen My Thi Huynh, Trieu T. H. Le, Thanh V. N. Le, Hung D. Vuong, Trang P. T. Nguyen, Thao H. N. Quach, Phung K. Le, Anh C. Ha*

Journal of Porous Materials, 31, 2291–2306.

[56]. Novel chemo-mechanical production of nanocellulose from coconut pith

Nga H.N. Do, Chi T.X. Nguyen, Huy T.A. Nguyen, Phong T. Mai, Thang V. Le, Phung K. Le*

VNUHCM Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(2).

[55]. Citric acid modification in fabrication of composite aerogels from cigarette butts and chitosan for enhancing dye removal efficiency

Tram T. N. Nghiem, Vu Q. Thieu, Nguyen S. T. Nguyen, Nga H. N. Do, Kien A. Le, Viet T. Tran, Phung K. Le*

Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 27, 3727–3742.

[54]. Eco-friendly fabrication of hydrophobic cellulose-derived from pineapple leaves for oil recovery

Huy T.A. Nguyen, Co D. Pham, Nga H.N. Do, Linh C.V. Truong, Luon Tan Nguyen, Viet Tan Tran, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15, 10453–10464.

[53]. Covalent crosslinking tetraethylenepentamine/cellulose composite aerogels with adsorbability for dye elimination

Phuong X.T. Nguyen, Anh P.N. Pham, Nga H.N. Do, Kien A. Le, Tai C. Do, Phung K. Le*

Materials Today Sustainability, 27, 100846.

[52]. Bio-based aerogel composites of coconut pith-derived carbon and chitosan for efficient anionic dye-polluted water treatment

Oanh H. Nguyen , Huy T. A. Nguyen , Luon Tan Nguyen , Nga H. N. Do , Lam Dai Tran , Viet T. Tran , Phung K. Le, Kien A. Le*

Pure and Applied Chemistry, 96(8), 1077-1090.

[51]. Eco-friendly fabrication of aerogels from cigarette butts for removal of oil spill and cationic dye in wastewater

Tram Tran Ngoc Nghiem, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Thuan Thi Nguyen, Nguyen Song Thao Nguyen, Vu Quang Thieu, Kien Anh Le, Phung Kim Le*

Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 110, 363–376.

2023 (13)

[50]. Recent applications of natural bioactive compounds from Piper betle (L.) leaves in food preservation

Viet Thanh Tran, Tran Bao Nguyen, Ha Chi Nguyen, Nga H.N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Food Control, 154, 110026.

[49]. Encapsulation of Triphasia trifolia extracts by pH and thermal dual-sensitive chitosan hydrogels for controlled release

Nga H.N. Do, Tuan N.A. Huynh, Tien X. Le, Anh C. Ha, Phung K. Le*

Carbohydrate Polymers, 320, 121264.

[48]. Fabrication of carbon aerogels from cigarette butts for the oil spills treatment

Tram Tran Ngoc Nghiem, Nga H. N. Do, Thuan Thi Nguyen, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 193-198.

[47].  Facile fabrication of antimicrobial zinc ions loaded nanochitosan

Viet Thanh Tran, Chien Xuan Le, Hoa T. Ma, Tram Quynh Nguyen Truong, Nga H. N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 331-336.

[46]. Effects of Inorganic Anions on Methylene Blue Degradation by Heterogeneous Fenton-Like Reaction using Cobalt Dopped Carbon Aerogel Catalyst

Khoi A. Tran, Huy N. Nguyen, Nga H.N. Do, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 397-402.

[45]. Ultrasound-assisted ionic gelation of neem oil-encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles as a promising biopesticide

Minh Phuong Thi Pham, Lan Quoc Tran, Chi Yen Viet Le, Viet Thanh Tran, Nga H. N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Chemical Papers, 78, 1825–1832.

[44]. Thermal insulation of flame retardant silica aerogel composites from rice husk ash and plastic waste fibers

Nga H.N. Do, Nguyen N.T. Can, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 34, 522–532.

[43]. Valorization of rice straw for valuable materials: towards a zero-waste recovery process

Nhi T. Vo, Co D. Pham, Tuyen B. Ly, Minh D.T. Dang, Nga H.N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14, 29901–29910.

[42]. Novel fabrication of coconut pith-based carbon aerogels as green adsorbents for oil and organic solvent removal 

Duy Khanh Trang, Chi Kim Thi Pham, Nga H. N. Do, Luon Tan Nguyen, Phong T. Mai, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Porous Materials, 30, 2023–2031.

[41]. Synthesis of cellulose aerogel and its derived activated carbon as an effective adsorbent for dye treatment in water

K. A. Tran, L. L. T. Nguyen, N. N. Huy, N. H. N. Do, K. A. Le, P. K. Le*

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 20, 13717–13728.

[40]. A facile route to fabricate anisotropic and flexible carbon aerogels from pineapple leaf for oil spills and solvent removal

Chi Kim Thi Pham, Trang Khanh Duy, Nga H. N. Do, Luon Tan Nguyen, Phong T. Mai, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Porous Materials, 30, 1911–1923.

[39]. The utilization of black liquor from rice straw pretreatment stage on the syntheses of carbon-based materials using in anodes ion-lithium batteries production

Co D. Pham, Tuyen B. Ly, Minh D. T. Dang, Khoi D. Tran, Nhi T. Vo, Tan M. Le, Nga H. N. Do, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 34, 335.

[38]. A review of the extraction methods and advanced applications of lignin-silica hybrids derived from natural sources

Co D. Pham, Minh D.T. Dang, Tuyen B. Ly, Khoi D. Tran, Nhi T. Vo, Nga H.N. Do, Phong T. Mai, Phung K. Le*

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 203, 123175.

2022 (16)

[37]. Thermo-responsive chitosan/β-glycerophosphate hydrogels directly post-loading anti-inflammatory diclofenac sodium

Nga H.N. Do, Thinh H. Pham, Phung K. Le, Anh C. Ha*

Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 105, 451–460.

[36]. Synthesis, properties, and applications of chitosan hydrogels as anti- inflammatory drug delivery system

Ha T.T. Nguyen, Nga H.N. Do, Hy D. Lac, Phuong L.N. Nguyen, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Porous Materials, 30, 655–670.

[35]. Injectable thermosensitive poly(ethyleneglycol)–poly(e-caprolactone)–poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels: Optimal synthesis conditions and sol-gel-sol transition behaviour

Thinh H. Pham, Quyen T. Truong, Nga H.N. Do, Anh C. Ha*

VNUHCM Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5(1), 1-11.

[34]. Recent developments in chitosan hydrogels carrying natural bioactive compounds

Nga H.N. Do, Quyen T. Truong, Phung K. Le, Anh C. Ha*

Carbohydrate Polymers, 294, 119726.

[33]. Investigation of bleaching stage in cellulose isolation from pineapple leaves for cellulose nanocrystals production

Co Dang Pham, Nhi Trang Vo, Nga H. N. Do, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

VNUHCM Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5(4), 1751-1758.

[32]. Enhanced flame resistance of cellulose aerogel by ammonium polyphosphate for heat insulation

Nguyen Tan Luon, Phan Le Bao, Do Nguyen Hoang Nga, Mai Thanh Phong, Le Van Thang, Le Anh Kien, Le Thi Kim Phung*

Journal of Military Science and Technology, 2022, 15-22.

[31]. Eco-friendly synthesis of durable aerogel composites from chitosan and pineapple leaf-based cellulose for Cr(VI) removal

Luon Nguyen Tan, Nhung Cam Thi Nguyen, Anh Mai Hoang Trinh, Nga H.N. Do, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Separation and Purification Technology, 304, 122415.

[30]. Novel recycling of pineapple leaves into cellulose microfibers by two-step grinding of ball milling and high-speed rotor–stator homogenization

Nga H.N. Do, Kim H. Ho, Vu V. Nguyen, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Polymer Research, 29, 225.

[29]. Green fabrication of bio‑based aerogels from coconut fibers for wastewater treatment

Nga H.N. Do+, Yen T. Dang+, Phuong T.X. Nguyen, Kim H. Ho, Kien A. Le, Hai M. Duong, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Porous Materials, 29, 1265–1278.

[28]. A comparative study on modification of aerogel-based biosorbents from coconut fibers for treatment of dye and oil-contaminated water

Phuong XT Nguyen, Kim H Ho, Nga H N Do, Chi T X Nguyen, Hieu M Nguyen, Khoi A Tran, Kien A Le, Phung K Le*

Materials Today Sustainability, 19, 100175.

[27]. A novel application of cellulose aerogel composites from pineapple leaf fibers and cotton waste: Removal of dyes and oil in wastewater

Phu V. Vu, Trung D. Doan, Giang C. Tu, Nga H.N. Do, Kien A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Porous Materials, 29, 1137–1147.

[26]. A review on green porous composites made of cellulose and chitosan derivatives for water treatment

Viet Thanh Tran, Nguyen Tan Luon, Nga H.N. Do, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 97, 55-60.

[25]. Microfibrillated cellulose from pineapple leaves for synthesizing novel thermal insulation aerogels

Nguyen Tan Luon, Giang Chi Tu, Thinh Phu Le, Nga H.N. Do, Viet Thanh Tran, Kien Anh Le, Thanh Phong Mai, Thang Van Le, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 97, 61-66.

[24]. Review of the role of pretreatment step in production nanocellulose from rice straw

Co Dang Pham, Tan M. Le, Chi Thi Xuan Nguyen, Nhi Trang Vo, Nga H.N. Do, Kien Anh Le, Thanh Phong Mai, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 97, 67-72.

[23]. Recovery of rice straw cellulose on pilot scale for fabrication of aerogel for oil/water separation

Nhi T. Vo, Chi Thi Xuan Nguyen, Tan M. Le, Co Dang Pham, Nga H.N. Do, Kien Anh Le, Thanh Phong Mai, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 97, 73-78.

[22]. Fabrication of chitosan-based film by incorporating with nanocellulose produced from agricultural waste

Chi Thi Xuan Nguyen, Khue Hai Bui, Nhi T. Vo, Tan M. Le, Co Dang Pham, Nga H.N. Do, Phong Mai Thanh, Anh Kien Le, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 97, 85-90.

2021 (10)

[21]. Composite aerogels of TEMPO-oxidized pineapple leaf pulp and chitosan for dyes removal

Nga H.N. Do+, Binh Y. Truong+, Phuong T.X. Nguyen, Kien A. Le, Hai M. Duong, Phung K. Le*

Separation and Purification Technology, 120200.

[20]. Recent progresses in eco-friendly fabrication and applications of sustainable aerogels from various waste materials

Phuc T. T. Nguyen, Nga H.N. Do, Xue Yang Goh, Chong Jin Goh, Ren Hong Ong, Phung K. Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Hai M. Duong*

Waste and Biomass Valorization, 13, 1825–1847.

[19]. Green recycling of fly ash into heat and sound insulation composite aerogels reinforced by recycled polyethylene terephthalate fibers

Nga H.N. Do, Tan M. Le, Huy Q. Tran, Nghiep Q. Pham, Kien A. Le, Phuc T.T. Nguyen, Hai M. Duong, Tuan A. Le, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Cleaner Production, 322, 129138.

[18]. Advanced fabrication and multi-properties of aluminium hydroxide aerogels from aluminium wastes

Thenappa S. Sp, Phuc T.T. Nguyen, Nga H.N. Do, Duyen K. Le, Quoc B. Thai, Phung K. Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Hai M. Duong*

Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 23, 885–894.

[17]. Green fabrication of flexible aerogels from polypropylene fibers for heat insulation and oil/water separation

Nga H.N. Do, Thien H. Nguyen, Bong T. Pham, Phuc T.T. Nguyen, Son T. Nguyen, Hai M. Duong, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Porous Materials, 28, 617–627.

[16]. Advanced fabrication of lightweight aerogels from fly ash for thermal insulation

Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Huy Gia Tran, Huong Ly Xuan Doan, Nghiep Quoc Pham, Kien Anh Le, Phung Kim Le*

VNUHCM Journal of Engineering and Technology, 4(1), 637-644.

[15]. Green fabrication of multi-functional aerogel composite from fly ash and recycled plastic fibers for heat and sound insulation

Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Oanh Hong Thi Cao, Man Thi Kim Tran, Kien Anh Le, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 89, 25-30.

[14]. Green fabrication of bio-based aerogels from coconut coir for heat insulation and oil removal

Kim Thi Hong Ho, Nguyen Tran Xuan Phuong, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Kien Anh Le, Phung Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 88, 709-714.

[13]. Nanocellulose from pineapple leaf and its applications towards high-value engineering materials

Chi Thi Xuan Nguyen, Khue Hai Bui, Binh Yen Truong, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Phung Thi Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 89, 19-24.

[12]. Novel fabrication of renewable aerogels from coconut coir fibers for dye removal

Nguyen Tran Xuan Phuong, Kim H. Ho, Chi Thi Xuan Nguyen, Yen Tieu Dang, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Kien Anh Le, Tai Chiem Do, Phung Thi Kim Le*

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 89, 31-36.

2020 (10)

[11]. Optimization of total flavonoid content of ethanolic extract of Persicaria pulchra (Bl.) Soják for the inhibition of α-glucosidase enzyme

Nga HN Do, Tan M Le, Chinh DP Nguyen, Anh C Ha*

Fine Chemical Technologies, 15(4), 39-50.

[10]. The novel method to reduce the silica content in lignin recovered from black liquor originating from rice straw

Nghi H. Do, Hieu H. Pham, Tan M. Le, Jeroen Lauwaert, Ludo Diels, An Verberckmoes, Nga H.N. Do, Viet T. Tran, Phung K. Le*

Scientific Reports, 10, 21263.

[9]. Recycling of pineapple leaf and cotton waste fibers into heat-insulating and flexible cellulose aerogel composites

Nga H.N. Do, Viet T. Tran, Quang B.M. Tran, Kien A. Le, Quoc B. Thai, Phuc T.T. Nguyen, Hai M. Duong, Phung K. Le*

Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29, 1112–1121.

[8]. Functionalized pineapple aerogels for ethylene gas adsorption and nickel (II) ion removal applications

Zi En Lim, Quoc Ba Thai, Duyen K Le, Thao P Luu, Phuc TT Nguyen, Nga HN Do, Phung K Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Xue Yang Goh, Hai M Duong*

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8, 104524.

[7]. Recycling of magnesium waste into magnesium hydroxide aerogels

Bryan JY Yam, Duyen K Le, Nga H Do, Phuc TT Nguyen, Quoc B Thai, Nhan Phan-Thien, Hai M Duong*

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(5), 104101.

[6]. Advanced aerogels from waste tire fibers for oil spill-cleaning applications

Quoc Ba Thai, Duyen K Le, Nga HN Do, Phung K Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Wee Chien Yi, Hai M Duong*

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(4), 104016.

[5]. Advanced fabrication and applications of cellulose acetate aerogels from cigarette butts

Ngoc Do Quyen Chau, Tram Tran Ngoc Nghiem, Huong Ly Xuan Doan, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Viet Tan Tran, Son Truong Nguyen, Phung Kim Le*

Materials Transactions, 61(8), 1550-1554.

[4]. Heat and sound insulation applications of pineapple aerogels from pineapple waste

Nga HN Do+, Thao P Luu+, Quoc B Thai, Duyen K Le, Ngoc Do Quyen Chau, Son T Nguyen, Phung K Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Hai M Duong*

Materials Chemistry and Physics, 242, 122267.

[3]. Cellulose-based aerogels from sugarcane bagasse for oil spill-cleaning and heat insulation applications

Quoc Ba Thai, Son Truong Nguyen, Duong Khanh Ho, Tuan Du Tran, Dat Minh Huynh, Nga HN Do, Thao Phuong Luu, Phung K Le, Duyen K Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Hai M Duong*

Carbohydrate Polymers, 228, 115365.

[2]. Morphology control and advanced properties of bio-aerogels from pineapple leaf waste

Thao Phuong Luu, Nga Hoang Nguyen Do, Ngoc Do Quyen Chau, Dat Quoc Lai, Son Truong Nguyen, Duyen Le, Quoc Ba Thai, Phung Kim Le*, Hai Minh Duong

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 78, 433-438.

2019 (1)

[1]. Advanced fabrication and application of pineapple aerogels from agricultural waste

Nga H.N. Do, Thao P Luu, Quoc B Thai, Duyen K Le, Ngoc Do Quyen Chau, Son T Nguyen, Phung K Le, Nhan Phan-Thien, Hai M Duong*

Materials Technology: Advanced Functional Material, 35(11-12), 1-8.