Author:Khanyile, AT; Andrew, Jerome E; Paul, V; Sithole, Bishop BDate:May 2022The Box-Behnken experimental design technique investigated a comparative study of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) of lipophilic compounds from pinewood sawdust. A response surface methodology was ...Read more
Author:Nemufulwi, Murendeni I; Swart, HC; Mhlongo, Gugu HDate:Jul 2021In this work, nickel (Ni) substituted zinc ferrite nanoparticles (NPs) with formula NixZn1- xFe2O4 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.4) were synthesized using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. We further evaluated the effects of Ni substitution on ...Read more
Author:Sekoai, Patrick T; Chunilall, Viren; Ezeokoli, ODate:Jun 2023As a response to the environmental and societal issues that emanate from the high reliance on fossil fuels, the world is now transitioning toward a circular bioeconomy. Acidogenic biohydrogen production is envisaged as a clean fuel of the ...Read more
Author:Mathew, Maya J; Dyanti, Nokuzola; Mokhena, Teboho C; Agbakoba, Victor; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Jun 2021This paper deals with the development of cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) reinforced biopolymers for use in packaging applications. Cellulose nanofibres were extracted from sawdust by a combination of chemical and mechanical treatments. The extracted ...Read more
Author:Neyt, Nicole C; Van der Westhuizen, Johan C; Panayides, Jenny-Lee; Riley, DLDate:Mar 2022Ozonolysis is an attractive, efficient, and green means of introducing oxygen containing functionalities using only oxygen and electricity. Unfortunately, safety issues associated with the accumulation of dissolved ozone and potentially ...Read more
Author:Khoaele, Katleho K; Gbadeyan, Oluwatoyin J; Chunilall, Viren; Sithole, BDate:Mar 2023The devastating effect of plastic waste on the ecosystem due to the rapid increase in population has been a concern. Although stakeholders and governments invested in efforts to mitigate plastic waste, their exertions have limited to no effects ...Read more
Author:Malatji, Kanyane; Singh, Advaita A; Thobakgale, C; Alexandre, KabambaDate:Sep 2023Currently there are diagnostic tests available for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB); however, they are still diagnosed separately, which can delay treatment in cases of co-infection. Here we report on a multiplex ...Read more
Author:Van van der Westhuizen, Johan C; Stander, A; Riley, DL; Panayides, Jenny-LeeDate:Mar 2022Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease and currently poses a significant socioeconomic problem. This study describes the uses of computer-aided drug discovery techniques to identify novel inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase, ...Read more
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