• 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 ...
• Polypyrrole modified granular activated carbon nanocomposite for treatment of wastewater containing highly toxic hexavalent chromium 

  Setshedi, Katlego Z.; Kalombo, Lonji; Nomadolo, Nomvuyo; Hlekelele, Lerato; Ray, Suprakas Sinha; Maity, Arjun (Wiley, 2024-08)

  This study explored the fabrication of Polypyrrole (PPy) and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) composites (PPy-GAC) for effective removal of toxic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from aqueous solutions. Two synthesis methods ...
• Electrospun polymeric nanofibers for malaria control : advances in slow-release mosquito repellent technology 

  Mapossa, António Benjamim; Da Silva Júnior, Afonso Henrique; Mhike, Washington; Sundararaj, Uttandaraman; Silva de Oliveira, Carlos Rafael (Wiley, 2024-08)

  The textile industry comprises technologies that transform synthetic or natural fibers into yarn, cloth, and felt for manufacturing clothing, upholstery, and household linens. The major public health threat in tropical ...
• Rapid susceptibility of Carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its resistance gene to non-thermal plasma treatment in a batch reactor 

  Mosaka, Thabang B.M.; Unuofin, John Onolame; Daramola, Michael Olawale; Tizaoui, Chedly; Iwarere, Samuel Ayodele (Elsevier, 2024-08-03)

  The critically ranked carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been observed to infect immunocompromised patients that consume polluted waters, leading to critical infections and more hospital costs. To save lives ...
• Antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of Leonotis ocymifolia (L. ocymifolia)-mediated ZnO nanoparticles annealed at different temperatures 

  Mutukwa, Dorcas; Taziwa, Raymond Tichaona; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba; Khotseng, Lindiwe (MDPI, 2024-12)

  This research achieved the successful synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs through an eco-friendly method, utilizing the leaf extract of Leonotis ocymifolia (L.O.). This innovative approach not only highlights the potential ...
• Cellulose, graphene and graphene-cellulose composite aerogels and their application in water treatment : a review 

  Sekwele, Karabo G.; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba; Mhike, Washington (Springer Nature, 2024-07-01)

  Due to their unique properties such as outstanding specifc surface areas, aerogels can potentially ofer a cost-efective and efcient water and wastewater treatment solution thereby solving the worldwide ever-growing water ...
• Investigation of different deposition methods for synthesized gold nanoparticles on a South African sugarcane leaves derived silica xerogel support 

  Maseko, Ncamisile Nondumiso; Enke, Dirk; Iwarere, Samuel Ayodele; Oluwafemi, Oluwatobi Samuel; Pocock, Jonathan (Springer, 2024-07)

  Value added materials made from agricultural residues are very attractive since they contribute in reducing environmental waste and enhancing economic sustainability. Two deposition methods were investigated where silica ...
• Simulation of Cr(VI) removal in a biofilm reactor system and optimisation using an ecological algorithm 

  Chirwa, Evans M.N.; Molokwane, Pulane Elsie; Brink, Hendrik Gideon; Wang, Yi-Tin (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

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• Performance enhancement of an air-cathode microbial fuel cell with subsequent carbon source removal 

  Malunga-Makatu, Khanyisile B.; Rahimi, Sadaf A.; Chirwa, Evans M.N.; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) technology holds great promise for sustainability by simultaneously producing energy, recycling water, and degrading organic compounds. This study aimed to enhance MFC performance by introducing ...
• The influence of different amendments in parental materials in early development of technosols bioremediation 

  Mphinyane, Andani; Chirwa, Evans M.N. (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  The aim of this study was to develop a topsoil with ecological functionality to meet mine rehabilitation and reestablishment of the desired final ecosystem considering different technosols bioremediation configurations. The ...
• Identification of an appropriate grass which can be used for wastewater treatment in constructed wetland 

  Mabaso, Magezi K.; Chirwa, Evans M.N.; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  Aging and poor maintenance of wastewater treatment works affect the wastewater quality and quantity. The focus of this experimental study was to identify appropriate grass which can be used for wastewater treatment in ...
• Mechanistic modelling of the adsorption of aqueous Pb(II) by metabolically inhibited bacterial cultures from industry 

  Brink, Hendrik Gideon; Kpai, Patrick Y.; Chirwa, Evans M.N. (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering., 2024)

  This study delves into the mechanistic modelling of literature results for the adsorption of aqueous Pb(II) by metabolically inhibited bacterial cultures from the industrial sector. Employing a multi-compartmented mathematical ...
• Immobilization of laccase enzyme on zinc oxide and silver doped zinc oxide nanoparticle-chitosan-Pvpp composite beads 

  Kyomuhimbo, Hilda Dinah; Chirwa, Evans M.N.; Feleni, Usisipho; Brink, Hendrik G. (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 order to improve its reusability in harsh conditions, ...
• Witwatersrand basin acid mine drainage (AMD) softening via urea hydrolysis : Part 1 Experimental 

  Khumalo, Recardo D.S.; Chirwa, Evans M.N. (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  South Africa is a water scarce country with a semi-arid climate. The pollution of freshwater resources by the acid mine drainage (AMD), which is mostly acidic and hard, has exacerbated the problem. This research focuses on ...
• Morphological evaluation of a multispecies biofilm on A106 GB industry-finished steel used from heat exchangers 

  Prithiraj, Alicia; Tichapondwa, Shepherd Masimba; Nel, Jackie M.; Chirwa, Evans M.N. (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  Biofouling in heat exchangers is a challenge in industry leading to efficiency and maintenance losses. A 3.4 % of the global gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013, estimated the global cost of corrosion to be US$ 2.5 x ...
• Graphene oxide grafted MgO doped activated carbon for efficient remediation of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] contaminated water 

  Mogale, Tsheamo W.; Bezza, Fisseha Andualem; Chirwa, Evans M.N. (Italian Association of Chemical Engineering, 2024)

  Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] is a classified group 1 carcinogen that demands instantaneous and permanent removal from the environmental media. Amongst the removal techniques adsorption is considered one of the most ...

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