• ZnO–polyaniline nanocomposite functionalised with Laccase enzymes for electrochemical detection of Cetyltrimethylammonuium Bromide (CTAB) 

  Kyomuhimbo, Hilda Dinah; Feleni, Usisipho; Haneklaus, Nils H.; Brink, Hendrik Gideon (MDPI, 2024-12)

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• Eco-organic system and silicon-based biostimulant as a strategy for vegetable production under multistress conditions in South Africa : a review 

  Moyo, K.; Khetsa, Z.P.; Masowa, M.M.; Van Der Watt, E.; Moloantoa, K.M.; Unuofin, John Onolame (Society for Advancement of Horticulture, 2024)

  Plants get exposed to multiple stresses throughout their phenological growth stages. At most, these stresses are attributed to single or combined stresses like salinity, water deficits, wounding, mineral deficiencies, ...
• Effect of liquid viscosity and surface tension on the spray droplet size and the measurement thereof 

  Chideme, Nyasha; De Vaal, Philip L. (Isfahan University of Technology, 2024-12)

  This investigation focuses on the impact of liquid properties—viscosity, surface tension—and air pressure on the Sauter Mean Diameter (SMD) of atomization sprays. Utilizing a twin-fluid atomizer, the study resulted in ...
• Chemical, thermogravimetric and elemental characterization of Nigerian groundnut and cowpea shells for sustainable valorization 

  Onyelucheya, Chioma Mary; Nwabanne, Joseph Tagbo; Daramola, Michael Olawale; Iwarere, Samuel Ayodele (IOP Publishing, 2024)

  In this study, the chemical, thermogravimetric, and elemental composition of Nigerian groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and cowpea shells (Vigna unguiculata) were investigated to understand their potential as valuable waste ...
• Enhancing hydrothermal durability of gas diffusion layer by elevated temperature treatment technique for proton exchange membrane fuel cell application 

  Su, Huaneng; Wu, Tianen; Liu, Huiyuan; Zhang, Weiqi; Xu, Qian; Ren, Jianwei (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  Liquid water flooding is one of the major challenges in the high current density operation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Optimizing microstructure and properties of gas diffusion layer (GDL), as an ...
• Optimisation, synthesis, and characterisation of ZnO nanoparticles using Leonotis ocymifolia (L. ocymifolia) leaf extracts for antibacterial and photodegradation applications 

  Mutukwa, Dorcas; Taziwa, Raymond Tichaona; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba; Khotseng, Lindiwe E. (MDPI, 2024-11)

  This work presents a green synthesis route, which utilises extracts from an indigenous plant in South Africa, eastern and southern Africa that is understudied and underutilised, for preparing zinc oxide nanoparticles ...
• Enhanced photodegradation of tetracycline by novel porous g-C3N4 nanosheets under visible light irradiation 

  Phakathi, Nothando A.; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba; Chirwa, Evans M.N. (Elsevier, 2025-05)

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• Hydrogeochemical and hydrogeological baseline study following the mining of asbestos at the Havelock Mine, Bulembu, eSwatini 

  Wolkersdorfer, Christian; More, Kagiso S.; Mugova, Elke; Nchabeleng, Nokuthula; Sotiralis, Anna Johanna (Elsevier, 2025-04)

  This study examined the hydrogeological and hydrochemical conditions around Bulembu, eSwatini, two decades post-closure of the Havelock asbestos mine. On-site parameters and water samples underwent chemical and stable ...
• Highly efficient removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solution using polyaniline-cobalt composite nanorods : kinetics, isotherm and mechanistic investigation 

  Bhaumik, Madhumita; Maity, Arjun; Brink, Hendrik Gideon (Elsevier, 2025-02)

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• Unlocking the magnetic potential of Fe2O3 nanoparticles by single-step synthesis of cobalt-infused nanomaterials for chromium removal 

  Balarabe, Bachir Yaou; Bomokayi, Primerose; Adjama, Iredon; Mahamane, Abdoulkadri Ayouba; Daramola, Michael Olawale; Iwarere, Samuel Ayodele (Springer, 2024-06)

  The study optimized the chromium removal capacity of Fe2O3 nanoparticles through the infusion of cobalt using a singlestep synthesis method. This approach not only enhanced their magnetic properties but also employs ...
• Uncovering thermally activated purple-to-blue luminescence in co-modified MgAl-layered double hydroxide 

  Gevers, Bianca R.; Roduner, Emil; Leuteritz, Andreas; Labuschagne, F.J.W.J. (Frederick Johannes Willem Jacobus) (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2024-04)

  Thermally activated blue-to-purple luminescence of Co-modified nano-sandrose MgAl-layered double hydroxides (LDHs) is concentration dependent, occurring only for MgCoAl-LDH with a molar metal cation concentration of 15% ...
• Efficient aqueous copper removal by burnt tire-derived carbon-based nanostructures and their utilization as catalysts 

  Arunachellan, Iviwe Cwaita; Bhaumik, Madhumita; Brink, Hendrik Gideon; Kriveshini Pillay; Maity, Arjun (MDPI, 2024-03-13)

  This research focuses on valorising waste burnt tires (BTs) through a two-phase oxidation process, leading to the production of onion-like carbon-based nanostructures. The initial carbonization of BTs yielded activated ...
• Ruthenium thrifting – computation insights in NH3 decomposition onto Ru single atom catalyst CeO2 

  Motsa, Nomcebo P.; Oduma, Daniel A.; Ouma, C.N.M.; Oko, Eni; Daramola, Michael Olawale (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

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• Laccase enzyme embedded on Zinc oxide/silver doped zinc oxide nanoparticle-chitosan-PVPP composite beads 

  Kyomuhimbo, Hilda Dinah; Feleni, Usisipho; Brink, Hendrik Gideon (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  Laccase enzyme has gained popularity due to its wide range of substrates, use of only molecular oxygen as a co-factor and release of water as a by-product. In this study, laccase enzyme was immobilized on zinc oxide-chit ...
• Editorial for the special issue “Sustainable mining as the key for the ecological transition : current trends and future perspectives” 

  Brink, Hendrik Gideon; Dore, Elisabetta; Perlatti, Fabio; Lattanzi, Pierfranco (MDPI, 2024-04-08)

  A crucial aspect in the pursuit of sustainable development is the necessary shift toward an “ecological transition”, a transformation in societal paradigms to align human activities with the global ecosystem. This change ...
• Organic ligands and CeO2-induced generic valence modulation strategies to design Fe active sites for promoted oxygen involved reactions in rechargeable zinc-air batteries 

  Peng, Jiao; Wang, Zining; Ren, Jianwei; He, Yudong; Li, Jiahao; Xin, Shichang; Wang, Xuyun; Wang, Hui; Wang, Rongfang (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2025)

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• Enhancing polysulfide conversion in lithium–sulfur batteries through the synergistic effect of 2,6-Dihydroxyanthraquinone and Co atoms 

  You, Huijuan; Liu, Fangfang; Wang, Hanxiao; Wang, Zining; Wang, Xuyun; Zhang, Boshen; Tang, Kuanshuo; Ren, Jianwei; Wang, Rongfang (American Chemical Society, 2025-01)

  Currently, lithium–sulfur batteries for wider applications are challenged by both the shuttle effect in the cathodes as well as the slow kinetics of the sulfur redox reactions. Although metal compounds have been reported ...
• Developing machine learning algorithms to predict the dissolution of zinc oxide nanoparticles in aqueous environment 

  Yalezo, Ntsikelelo; Musee, Ndeke; Daramola, Michael Olawale (Elsevier, 2024-12)

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• Heavy metals removal from mine wastewater using polysulfone membrane infused with waste plastic-derived carbon nanotubes as filler 

  Modekwe, Helen U.; Ramatsa, I.M.; Mamo, Messai Adenew; Sadare, Olawumi Oluwafolakemi; Daramola, Michael Olawale; Moothi, Kapil (Elsevier, 2025-04)

  The study focuses on “treating waste with waste” through the removal of toxic metals from gold mine wastewater using polysulfone (PSF) membrane infused with waste plastic derived-multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs) as ...
• Design of retrofit flue gas (CO2) scrubber for dependable clean energy at the Duvha Coal Power Plant 

  Baloyi, Hlamalani Innocent; Okonye, Leonard U.; Ren, Jianwei (Nature Research, 2024-10)

  The coal-fired power sector is facing unprecedented pressure due to the shift to low-carbon energy sources and the need to prevent climate change. It is imperative to incorporate advanced technologies into conventional ...

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