• Chemistry : A critical foundation in quality water provision 

  Moutloali, Richard (2023-08-22)
• Realities of fabricating nanomaterials: Past, present and future prospects 

  Moloto, Makwena Justice (2022-11-21)
• Magnetite-impregnated biochar of parthenium hysterophorus for adsorption of Cr(VI) from tannery industrial wastewater 

  Fito, Jemal; Abewaa, Mikiyas; Nkambule, Thabo (2023-02-09)

  Abstract The tannery industry inevitably generates toxic and catastrophic wastewater, which results in a huge threat to public health and water resources. Therefore, this work aimed to synthesize parthenium ...
• Continuous Fabrication of Ti3C2Tx MXene-Based Braided Coaxial Zinc-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors with Improved Performance 

  Shi, Bao; Li, La; Chen, Aibing; Jen, Tien-Chien; Liu, Xinying; Shen, Guozhen (2021-12-15)

  Highlights Ti3C2Tx MXene-based coaxial zinc-ion hybrid fiber supercapacitors (FSCs) were fabricated with braided structure, which can be prepared continuously ...
• Simultaneous electrochemical sensing of dihydroxy benzene isomers at cost-effective allura red polymeric film modified glassy carbon electrode 

  Ganesh, Pattan-Siddappa; Shimoga, Ganesh; Lee, Seok-Han; Kim, Sang-Youn; Ebenso, Eno E (2021-04-20)

  Abstract Background A simple and simultaneous electrochemical sensing platform was fabricated by electropolymerization of allura red on glassy carbon electrode (GCE) for ...
• Plant active products and emerging interventions in water potabilisation: disinfection and multi-drug resistant pathogen treatment 

  Adeeyo, Adeyemi O; Edokpayi, Joshua N; Alabi, Mercy A; Msagati, Titus A M; Odiyo, John O (2021-03-24)

  Abstract Background This review aims at establishing the emerging applications of phytobiotics in water treatment and disinfection. ...
• Chitosan-lignin-titania nanocomposites for the removal of brilliant black dye from aqueous solution 

  Masilompane, Thato; Chaukura, Nhamo.; Bhardwaj Mishra, Shivani; Mishra, Ajay Kumar (Elsevier, 2018-12)

  A nanoadsorbent was synthesized from kraft lignin derived from paper and pulp black liquor, chitosan, and titania (TiO2) and used to remove Brilliant Black dye (BB) from aqueous solution. Transmission electron microscopy ...
• Phytosynthesis of BiVO4 nanorods using Hyphaene thebaica for diverse biomedical applications 

  Mohamed, Hamza E. A.; Afridi, Shakeeb; Khalil, Ali T; Zohra, Tanzeel; Alam, Muhammad M; Ikram, Aamir; Shinwari, Zabta K; Maaza, Malik (2019-12-12)

  Abstract Biosynthesis of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) nanorods was performed using dried fruit extracts of Hyphaene thebaica as a cost effective reducing and stabilizing agent. XRD, DRS, FTIR, zeta potential, ...
• Critical review of montmorillonite/polymer mixed-matrix filtration membranes: Possibilities and challenges 

  Mamba, Bheki B; Li, Jianxin.; Dlamini, D.S. (Elsevier BV, 2019-02)

  This paper reviews the literature on clay/polymer (CP) based mixed-matrix membranes (MMM) for water treatment. Clay minerals have been credited for ultrafiltration (UF) membranes behaving like nanofiltration (NF) membranes ...
• Exploring the supply chain coordination dimensions for Artemisinin-based combination therapies in Uganda 

  Nagitta, Oluka Pross; Mkansi, Marcia (ExcelingTech Pub, UK, 2019)

  The aim of the study was to explore how the logistics, micro, market and macro coordination dimensions affect the availability of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) in general hospitals in Uganda. Following a ...
• Natural organic matter in aquatic systems–a South African perspective 

  Ndlangamandla, Nqobile G; Moyo, Welldone; Msagati, Titus A.M.; Mamba, Bheki B; Nkambule, Thabo T.I; Chaukura, Nhamo (Water Research Commission, 2018-05)

  Natural organic matter (NOM) is a complex heterogeneous mixture of humic (HS) and non-humic substances which are widespread in the aquatic environment. Other constituents are amino acids, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons ...
• Congo Red Dye Removal by Direct Membrane Distillation using PVDF/PTFE Membrane 

  Mamba, B.B.; Khumalo, Nonhlanhla P; Nthunya, Lebea N.; De Cank, E; Deres, S; Verliefde, A.R.D.; Kuvarega, A.T.; Mhlanga, Sabelo D.; Dlamini, D.S. (Elsevier, 2018-03-18)

  The ability to use the membrane distillation (MD) technique is envisaged as a promising approach to attain sustainable and reliable clean water supply. In this work, polytetrafluoroethylene/polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF/PTFE) ...
• Computational and experimental study for the desalination of petrochemical industrial effluents using direct contact membrane distillation 

  Osman, Muhammad S; Masindi, Vhahangwele; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan M (2019-02-22)

  Abstract The petrochemical, mining and power industries have reacted to the recent South African water crisis by focussing on improved brine treatment for water and salt recovery with the aim of achieving ...
• Removal of dissolved organic matter from raw water using zero valent iron 

  Chaukura, Nhamo.; Moyo, Welldone.; Mamba, Bhekie B.; Nkambule, Thabo I. (Elsevier, 2018)

  There are a limited number of potentially scalable low-cost treatment methods for removing organic pollutants in water. In this study, a magnetic zero valent iron-carbonaceous conjugated microporous polymer nanocomposit ...
• Overview of Trends in the Application of Metagenomic Techniques in the Analysis of Human Enteric Viral Diversity in Africa’s Environmental Regimes 

  Osunmakinde, Cecilia Oluseyi; Selvarajan, Ramganesh; Sibanda, Timothy; Mamba, Bhekie B; Msagati, Titus A.M (University of South Africa, 2018)

  There has been an increase in the quest for metagenomics as an approach for the identification and study of the diversity of human viruses found in aquatic systems, both for their role as waterborne pathogens and as water ...
• Macrovoid-free PES/SPSf/O-MWCNT ultrafiltration membranes with Journal of Membrane Science 566 (2018) 288–300 

  Gumbia, Nozipho N.; Hu, Mengyang; Mamba, Bhekie B.; Li, Jianxin.; Nxumalo, Edward N. (Elsevier, 2018)

  Macrovoid-free polyethersulfone/sulfonated polysulfone (PES/SPSf) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes containing oxidized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (O-MWCNTs) were fabricated via a non-solvent induced phase separation method ...
• Application of silica and germanium dioxide nanoparticles/ 

  Wanda, Elijah, M.M.; Nyoni, Hlengilizwe; Mamba, Bhekie B.; Msagatia, Titus A.M. (Elsevier, 2018)

  One of the current global issues of increasing environmental-health concern is the ubiquitous occurrence of emerging micropollutants (EMPs) in aquatic environments. Among these EMPs, bisphenol A (BPA), technical 4- nonylphenol ...
• In situ generation of silver nanoparticles in cellulose matrix using Azadirachta indica leaf extract as a reducing agent 

  Kishanji, M.; Mamatha, G.; Obi Reddy, Kanchireddy; Varada Rajulu, A; Madukar, K. (Taylor & Francis, 2017)

  In the present work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were in situ generated in cellulose matrix using leaf extract of Azadirachta indica as a reducing agent. The cellulose/AgNP composite films prepared were ...
• Abatement of humic acid from aqueous solution using a carbonaceous conjugated microporous polymer derived from waste polystyrene 

  Chaukura, Nhamo; Moyo, Welldone; Mamba, B.B.; Nkambule, Thabo L. (© Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature, 2017)

  Humic acid (HA) is a major constituent of natural organic matter (NOM) found in water systems. Although NOM generally does not have any known harmful effects to humans, it imparts repulsive organoleptic properties to water, ...
• Fatty Acid Composition of Dried Fruits of Sclerocarya birrea, Diospyros blancoi and Landolphia kirkii 

  Mamba, B.B.; Matemu, Athanasia; Adeyemi, Durotoye; NYONI, HLENGILIZWE; Mdee, Ladislaus Kakore; Tshabalala, Papiso (2017)

  Wild fruits are commonly consumed in the rural communities of South Africa. The information on their nutritionally important fatty acids is, however, limited. Three wild fruit species, Diospyros blancoi, Landolphia kirkii ...

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