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Biowaste biorefineries in South Africa: Current status, opportunities, and research and development needs

Author: Sekoa, Patrick T ; Chunilall, Viren ; Msele, K ; Buthelezi, L ; Johakimu, Jonas ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Zungu, M ; Moloantoa, K ; Maningi, N ; Habimana, O ; Swartbooi, Ashton M Date: Dec 2023 As one of the highest carbon-emitting nations, South Africa is working tirelessly to swiftly transition to sustainable technologies in order to strengthen its green economy initiatives. Amongst the technologies that are explored in the ... Read more
Cellulose nanocrystals and snail shell-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol bioplastic films: Additive concentration optimization and mechanical properties assessment

Author: Gbadeyan, Oluwatoyin J ; Fagbemi, Olajumoke D ; Jerome, Andrew E ; Adali, S ; Glen, B ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Jul 2022 This study focused on modeling and optimization of the concentration of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), snail shell nanoparticles (SSN), and glycerol for the development of bioplastic films. The response surface ... Read more
Characterisation of pulp and paper mill sludge for beneficiation

Author: Jele, TB ; Sithole, Bishop B ; Lekha, Prabashni ; Andrew, Jerome E Date: May 2022 In this study, three different pulp and paper mill sludge (PPMS) samples collected from different South African mills were chemically and physically characterised to investigate their suitability for various beneficiation pathways. The overall ... Read more
A comparative study of supercritical fluid extraction and accelerated solvent extraction of lipophilic compounds from lignocellulosic biomass

Author: Khanyile, AT ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Paul, V ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: May 2022 The 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
Creating value from acidogenic biohydrogen fermentation effluents: An innovative approach for a circular bioeconomy that is acquired via a microbial biorefinery-based framework

Author: Sekoai, Patrick T ; Chunilall, Viren ; Ezeokoli, O Date: Jun 2023 As 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
Dissolving wood pulp production: a review

Author: Balkissoon, Simiksha ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Mar 2022 Studies 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
Elucidating the role of biofilm-forming microbial communities in fermentative biohydrogen process: An overview

Author: Sekoai, Patrick T ; Chunilall, Viren ; Sithole, Bishop B ; Habimana, O ; Ndlovu, S ; Ezeokoli, OT ; Sharma, P ; Yoro, KO Date: Sep 2022 Amongst the biofuels described in the literature, biohydrogen has gained heightened attention over the past decade due to its remarkable properties. Biohydrogen is a renewable form of H2 that can be produced under ambient conditions and at a ... Read more
Engineered transparent wood composites: A review

Author: Jele, Thabisile B ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Mathew, Maya J ; Sithole, Bruce Date: May 2023 Wood 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
Evaluation of waste chicken feather protein hydrolysate as a bio-based binder for particleboard production

Author: Fagbemi, Olajumoke D ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Sep 2021 The 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
Mechanical and shape memory properties of 3D-Printed Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC)-reinforced polylactic acid bionanocomposites for Potential 4D applications

Author: Agbakoba, Victor C ; Hlangothi, P ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Mathew, Maya J Date: Sep 2022 There is a growing need for diversified material feedstock for 3D printing technologies such as fused deposition modelling (FDM) techniques. This has resulted in an increased drive in the research and development of eco-friendly biopolymer-based ... Read more
Nanofluids and their application in carbon fibre reinforced plastics: A review of properties, preparation, and usage

Author: Lawal, SA ; Medupin, RO ; Yoro, KO ; Okoro, UG ; Adedipe, O ; Abutu, J ; Tijani, JO ; Abdulkareem, AS ; Ukoba, K ; Sekoai, Patrick T Date: Aug 2023 Renewed call for the replacement of conventional materials with carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRPs) in many high-performance applications is responsible for the current wave of research on minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) strategy in ... Read more
Recent advances in recycling technologies for waste textile fabrics: A review

Author: Baloyi, R ; Gbadeyan, OJ ; Sithole, B ; Chunilall, Viren Date: Nov 2023 The fast fashion trends in the textile industry have resulted in high consumption of fiber with concomitant generation of waste. Awareness of environmental pollution resulting from textile production and disposal has increased significantly. ... Read more
A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage

Author: Sebogodi, Keolebogile R ; Johakimu, Jonas K ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Feb 2021 Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the repercussions that result from earth-moving activities around the sulfide-bearing mineral hosts. The detrimental effects associated with this AMD are driven by its characteristics, which include low pH ... Read more
Role of cellulose nanofibrils in improving the strength properties of paper: A review

Author: Jele, TB ; Lekha, Prabashni ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Nov 2021 The pursuit for sustainability in the papermaking industry calls for the elimination or reduction of synthetic additives and the exploration of renewable and biodegradable alternatives. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), due to their inherent ... Read more
Sequential extraction of carbohydrates and lignin from agricultural waste and their structural characterization

Author: Mtibe, Asanda ; John, Maya J ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Mokhena, TC Date: Jul 2022 This work reports on the extraction and characterization of carbohydrates such as cellulose, cellulose nanofibres, hemicellulose, and lignin from agricultural waste, i.e. maize stalks and sugarcane bagasse. The chemical compounds were extracted ... Read more
Systematic review of WAVE water treatment design software and related technologies

Author: Roopchund, R ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Sithole, Bruce B Date: Jan 2023 The water treatment industry needs customized solutions. Despite the advancement of water treatment technologies, proposed designs must pass pilot trials before industrial implementation. Technology piloting is costly and time-consuming. Water ... Read more
Using a systematic review to develop a cellulose nanocrystals production framework for use as a design baseline and optimization tool

Author: Roopchund, R ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Sithole, B Date: Apr 2023 Various cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production processes are not systematically reviewed. Therefore, there lacks a basis for future CNC process designs and optimizations. To solve this problem, the objective of this study was to perform a ... Read more

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