Author:Viren Chunilall, Viren; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, D; Tamrat, TDate:Mar 2019Chicken feathers were separated into barb and rachis fractions and subject to analytical pyrolysis at 550°C in order to identify the protein degradation products and potential toxic compounds that could arise. Under these conditions, cyanide ...Read more
Author:Merckel, RD; Heydenrych, MD; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Mar 2021An advancement in the analytical capabilities of pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) with evolved gas analysis-mass spectrometry (EGA-MS) is presented. The combined method of analysis can predict elemental composition ...Read more
Author:Sithole, Bishop B; Lapierre, L; Watanabe, CDate:Mar 2013Studies have been conducted on the formation of polymerised wood resin in model compounds and in lipophilic extracts of aspen. Our studies indicate that polymerization of wood resin components occurs during seasoning of aspen wood. The ...Read more
Author:Sithole, Bishop B; Watanabe, CDate:Sep 2013Defoamers are often used to control or reduce foam problems in a variety of pulp and papermaking processes. It has been recognised that non-judicious use of defoamers can lead to undesirable deposition problems. Amide-based defoamers have ...Read more
Author:Sithole, Bishop B; Pimentel, J; Gibbons, S; Watanabe, CDate:Oct 2012Understanding the cause of effluent toxicity is an important requirement for its prevention, remediation and return to compliance. One component of the strategy entails identification and fingerprinting of additives or components in additives ...Read more