Author:Balkissoon, Simiksha; Andrew, Jerome E; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Mar 2022Studies have elucidated that the trends in dissolving pulp markets worldwide are growing consistently and rapidly. In 2018, the global revenue generated from dissolving pulp amounted to $9.3 billion, this being a 6.50% increase from the ...Read more
Author:Naidu, Darrel S; Mathew, Maya JDate:Oct 2020In this study, xylan–alginate-based films were reinforced with nanoclays (bentonite or halloysite) by the solvent casting technique. The effect of the nanoclay loadings (1–5 wt %) on various properties—mechanical, optical, thermal, solubility, ...Read more
Author:Thoresen, M; Malgas, S; Gandla, ML; Jonsson, LJ; Sithole, Bishop B; Pletschke, BIDate:Aug 2021Lignocellulosic biomass is an important renewable resource to produce biofuels, due to its abundance and high polysaccharide content. Bioconversion is generally achieved in two stages: (i) pre-treatment, to reduce biomass recalcitrance, and ...Read more
Author:Sypu, VS; Kear, NH; Bhaumik, M; Raju, Kumar; Maity, ArjunDate:Mar 2021A hybrid nanostructure comprising NiFe2O4 nanorods and 2-naphthalene sulfonic acid (2-NSA) doped polyaniline nanotubes (NiFe2O4@PANI/NSA) has been explored as an efficient catalyst for the reduction of nitroaromatics in the aqueous medium. ...Read more
Author:Emej, IC; Ama, OM; Khoele, K; Osifo, PO; Ray, Suprakash SDate:Mar 2021Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) causes morbidity and mortality in infected patients. These epidemics are significantly reduced and treated globally with antiretroviral drugs (ARVDs). However, ...Read more
Author:Jele, Thabisile B; Andrew, Jerome E; Mathew, Maya J; Sithole, BruceDate:May 2023Wood is a versatile resource due to its inherent properties such as low density, good weight to strength ratio, unique hierarchical structure, microscale pores, and ease of processing, including its biodegradability and renewability. In the ...Read more
Author:Simelane, Nontobeko P; Olatunji, OS; Mathew, Maya J; Andrew, Jerome EDate:Jun 2024Engineered transparent wood (ETW), derived from the modification of natural wood, presents a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional glass. This review comprehensively explores the burgeoning field of ETW as a novel ...Read more
Author:Singh, Advaita A; Pillay, Priyen; Tsekoa, Tsepo LDate:Nov 2021Since the demonstration of the first plant-produced proteins of medical interest, there has been significant growth and interest in the field of plant molecular farming, with plants now being considered a viable production platform for vaccines. ...Read more
Author:Pandey, S; Fosso-Kankeu, E; Spiro, MJ; Waanders, F; Kumar, Neeraj; Ray, Suprakas S; Kim, J; Kang, MDate:Dec 2020This work explored the potential of clinoptilolite, molybdenum sulphide (MoS2), and MoS2-clinoptilolite composite in lead (Pb) removal from aqueous medium and industrial mining wastewater. MoS2-clinoptilolite composite was successfully prepared ...Read more
Author:Mokoena, Teboho P; Mathew, Maya JDate:Apr 2020In this work, cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) were extracted from sawdust, which is an underutilized by-product from the wood and timber industry. The extracted CNFs by chemical and mechanical treatments had a web-like structure with diameters ...Read more
Author:Fagbemi, Olajumoke D; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Sep 2021The present study investigate the beneficiation potential of extracted keratin protein hydrolysate from chicken feather waste biomass as bio-adhesive for the production of particleboard. Chicken feathers were hydrolyzed using hybrid alkaline ...Read more
Author:Bambalaza, Sonwabo E; Langmi, HW; Mokaya, R; Musyoka, Nicholas M; Khotseng, LEDate:May 2020High-pressure (700 MPa or ∼100 000 psi) compaction of dehydroxylated and hydroxylated UiO-66 for H2 storage applications is reported. The dehydroxylation reaction was found to occur between 150 and 300 °C. The H2 uptake capacity of powdered ...Read more
Author:Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Rambau, Khavharendwe MA; Musyoka, Nicholas M; Ren, JianweiDate:Apr 2020Due to its three-dimensional tunnel structure, the spinel LiMn2O4 (LMO) cathode material is highly favourable for the migration of lithium ions. Thus, LMO has been used as a commercial cathode material for the electronic devices such as mobile ...Read more
Author:Arunachellan, IC; Sypu, VS; Kera, NH; Pillay, K; Maity, ArjunDate:Aug 2021In the present work, raw waste material obtained from polluting dried tree fibres (raw TF) as a source of natural carbon was used for the removal of contaminating copper ions in water. Through two sequential steps of oxidation, carbonaceous ...Read more
Author:Cele, Zamani ED; Somboro, AM; Amoako, DG; Ndlandla, Lindokuhle F; Balogun, Mohammed ODate:Nov 2020Chitosan has become an established platform biopolymer with applications in biomedical engineering, nanomedicine, and the development of new materials with improved solubility, antimicrobial activity, and low toxicity. In this study, a series ...Read more
Author:Swartbooi, Ashton; Kapanji-Kakoma, KK; Musyoka, Nicholas MDate:Sep 2022Biogas is a renewable feedstock that can be used to produce hydrogen through the decomposition of biomethane. However, the economics of the process are not well studied and understood, especially in cases where solid carbons are also produced, ...Read more
Author:Zulu, B; Oyewo, OA; Leswifi, TY; Onyango, MS; Bishop, BBDate:Jul 2020Water quality degradation due to noxious heavy metals has become a serious concern because of its impact on human health and the ecosystem. In this study, cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) derived from sawdust as a green renewable and sustainable ...Read more