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Active nanocomposite films based on low density polyethylene/organically modified layered bouble hydroxides/thyme oil to retain retail shelf life and quality of hass avocados

Author: Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani ; Sivakumar, D ; Ray, Suprakas S ; Obianom, P ; Eggers, Sharon K ; Mhlabeni, T Date: Dec 2020 In this study, the ability of an active film containing volatile bioactives in post-harvest disease control and preservation of quality in avocados is explored as a non-traditional treatment method. Antimicrobial transparent flexible trilayer ... Read more
Anti-mycobacterial peroxides: A new class of agents for development against tuberculosis

Author: Van der Westhuyzen, Christiaan W ; Haynes, J ; Panayides, Jenny-Lee ; Wiid, I ; Parkinson, C Date: 2020 Background: With few exceptions, existing tuberculosis drugs were developed many years ago and resistance profiles have emerged. This has created a need for new drugs with discrete modes of action. There is evidence that tuberculosis (like ... Read more
Antibiotic 3D printed Materials for healthcare applications

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J ; Mochane, MJ ; Sadiku, ER ; Motsoeneng, TS ; Mtibe, Asanda ; Tsipa, PC Date: May 2020 Since its introduction in the past 25 years, three-dimensional (3D) printing has been a major research topic owing to its potential to overcome the limitations of conventional 3D manufacturing techniques, that is, to control the overall ... Read more
Application of electrospun materials in oil–water separations

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, MJ ; Mochane, MJ ; Tsipa, PC Date: Apr 2020 There has been ever-increasing pressure to come up with novel strategies for oily wastewater treatment since it affect the available water sources, crop production, aquatic life and human health. Electrospun nanofibrous materials with attractive ... Read more
Beneficiation of eucalyptus tree barks in the context of an integrated biorefinery – Optimisation of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) of polyphenolic compounds using response surface methodology

Author: Andrew, Jerome E ; Masetlwa, J ; Tesfaye, T ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Dec 2020 Bark from trees obtained from sustainably managed plantations used in the production of timber, pulp and paper is an under-utilised waste in many countries across the world. However, in the context of an integrated biorefinery, they may serve ... Read more
Binding pose analysis of hydroxyethylamine based ß-secretase inhibitors and application thereof to the design and synthesis of novel indeno[1,2-b]indole based inhibitors

Author: Van der Westhuizen, CJ ; Van Greunen, DG ; Cordier, W ; Nell, M ; Steenkamp, V ; Stander, A ; Panayides, Jenny-Lee ; Riley, DL Date: Nov 2020 ß-Secretase (BACE1) is recognised as a target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and transition-state isosteres such as hydroxyethylamines have shown promise when incorporated into BACE1 inhibitors. A computational investigation of ... Read more
Biocement: A novel approach in the restoration of construction materials

Author: Enshasy, HE ; Dailin, DJ ; Malek, RA ; •Nordin, NZ ; Nordin, NZ ; Keat, HC ; Eyahmalay, J ; Ramchuran, Santosh O ; Ghong, JNC ; Ramda, VM ; Lalloo, Rajesh Date: Jun 2020 Concrete is the most commonly used construction material worldwide for the development of durable structures. Structural integrity and design of buildings have become increasingly important in construction engineering as well as assessment ... Read more
Biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon waste using consortia of Bacillus sp

Author: Masika, Wendy S ; Moonsamy, Ghaneshree ; Mandree, Prisha ; Ramchuran, Santosh O ; Lalloo, Rajesh ; Kudanga, T Date: Dec 2020 Petroleum hydrocarbons are toxic to all forms of life; therefore, environmental pollution caused by petroleum is of great concern. Bio-based environmentally friendly strategies are preferred for the remediation of these contaminated sites. ... Read more
Cellulose nanocrystals-based composites

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J ; Mochane, MJ ; Mtibe, Asanda ; Motsoeneng, TS ; Mokhothu, TH ; Tshifularo, CA Date: Jan 2020 Cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanocrystals-based composites with their unique features, such as abundance, renewability, high strength and stiffness, eco-friendliness, and relatively low density received unprecedented interest from ... Read more
Cellulose nanomaterials: New generation materials for solving global issues

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J Date: Feb 2020 This review describes the recent advances in the production and application of cellulose nanomaterials. Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), especially cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibers, can be produced using different preparation ... Read more
Characterisation of engineered nanomaterials in nano-enabled products exhibiting priority environmental exposure

Author: Lehutso, Raisibe F ; Tancu, Yolanda ; Maity, Arjun ; Thwala, Melusi Date: Mar 2021 Analytical limitations have constrained the determination of nanopollution character from real-world sources such as nano-enabled products (NEPs), thus hindering the development of environmental safety guidelines for engineered nanomaterials ... Read more
Chemical modification of sugarcane bagasse with chitosan for the removal of phosphates in aqueous solution

Author: Manyatshe, Alusani ; Balogun, Mohammed O ; Nkambule, TTI ; Cele, Zamani ED ; Msagati, TAM Date: Nov 2020 Sugarcane bagasse is the major solid waste product of the sugarcane industry. As a plant-derived biomass, it is an attractive environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based materials. Being a non-food agriculture product, its use as ... Read more
Co-pelletization of a zirconium-based metalorganic framework (UiO-66) with polymer nanofibers for improved useable capacity in hydrogen storage

Author: Bambalaza, Sonwabo E ; Langmi, HW ; Mokaya, R ; Musyoka, Nicholas M ; Khotseng, LE Date: Dec 2020 We report on a concept of co-pelletization using mechanically robust hydroxylated UiO-66 to develop a metal-organic framework (MOF) monolith that contains 5 wt% electrospun polymer nanofibers, and consists of an architecture with alternating ... Read more
Colour tuning from violet to blue emission stimulated by various nickel oxide nanostructures: Influence of bias voltage towards volatile organic compounds vapours

Author: Mokoena, Teboho P ; Swart, HC ; Hillie, Kenneth T ; Motaung, DE Date: Mar 2021 Propanol and benzene, toluene, ethylenebenzene and xylene (BTEX) vapours are within the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) family and are utilized in industrial and petroleum goods, are greatly toxic in human health and environment. Therefore, ... Read more
Development of sustainable biobased polymer and bio-nanocomposite materials using nanocellulose obtained from agricultural biomass

Author: Mtibe, Asanda ; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; Motaung, TE Date: Jul 2020 Biobased polymer and bio-nanocomposites have provided significant improvement in material science, moving towards the development of green materials to replace petro-based materials. The present study investigated the value-added utilisation ... Read more
Effect of clay nanofillers on the mechanical and water vapor permeability properties of xylan–alginate films

Author: Naidu, Darrel S ; Mathew, Maya J Date: Oct 2020 In 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
Equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies of lead ion adsorption from mine wastewater onto MoS2-clinoptilolite composite

Author: Pandey, S ; Fosso-Kankeu, E ; Spiro, MJ ; Waanders, F ; Kumar, Neeraj ; Ray, Suprakas S ; Kim, J ; Kang, M Date: Dec 2020 This 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
Esterified cellulose nanofibres from saw dust using vegetable oil

Author: Mokoena, Teboho P ; Mathew, Maya J Date: Apr 2020 In 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
Evaluation of chitosan/sisal fiber/polyethylene membranes

Author: Agboola, O ; Fayomi, OSI ; Sadiku, ER ; Ayoola, A ; Mokrani, T ; Mbuli, BS ; Popoola, P ; Perry, Goitseona S Date: Jul 2020 Composites of ternary blend of chitosan/sisal fiber/high density polyethylene, were prepared by using the Rheomixer, followed by hot press, in order to form dense microfiltration membranes. The effective operation of the membranes was tested ... Read more
A facile segregation process and restoration of LiMn2O4 cathode material from spent lithium-ion batteries

Author: Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni ; Rambau, Khavharendwe MA ; Musyoka, Nicholas M ; Ren, Jianwei Date: Apr 2020 Due 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

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