Browsing Research Articles (UP Centre for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP CSMC)) by UP Author "Mphateng, Thabang N."

Browsing Research Articles (UP Centre for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP CSMC)) by UP Author "Mphateng, Thabang N."

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  • Cellulose acetate/organoclay nanocomposites as controlled release matrices for pest control applications 
    Mphateng, Thabang N.; Mapossa, António Benjamim; Wesley-Smith, James; Ramjee, Shatish; Focke, Walter Wilhelm (Springer, 2022-05)
    This study aimed to develop cellulose-based polymer matrices as controlled release devices for plant-based insect repellents and attractants, with the aim of finding sustainable and environmentally friendly pest control ...
  • Properties of mosquito repellent-plasticized poly(lactic acid) strands 
    Mapossa, António Benjamim; Lopez-Beceiro, Jorge; Diaz-Diaz, Ana Maria; Artiaga, Ramon; Moyo, Dennis Simbarashe; Mphateng, Thabang N.; Focke, Walter Wilhelm (MDPI Publishing, 2021-09-28)
    Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is an attractive candidate for replacing petrochemical polymers because it is fully biodegradable. This study investigated the potential of PLA as a sustainable and environmentally friendly ...