Author:Jafta, CJ; Mathe, Mahlanyane K; Manyala, N; Roos, WD; Ozoemena, KIDate:Aug 2013The LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 spinel is an important lithium ion battery cathode material that has continued to receive major research attention because of its high operating voltage (∼4.8 V). This study interrogates the impact of microwave irradiation ...Read more
Author:Kabongo, GL; Mbule, PS; Mhlongo, Gugu H; Mothudi, BM; Hillie, Kenneth T; Dhlamini, MSDate:Dec 2016In this article, we demonstrate the surface effect and optoelectronic properties of holmium (Ho(sup3+))-doped ZnO in P3HT polymer nanocomposite. We incorporated ZnO:Ho(sup3+) (0.5 mol% Ho) nanostructures in the pristine P3HT-conjugated polymer ...Read more
Author:Kabongo, GL; Mhlongo, Gugu H; Mothudi, BM; Hillie, Kenneth T; Mbule, PS; Dhlamini, MSDate:Jul 2017In the present study, a succession of thulium (Tm)-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures samples were prepared by sol-gel method using zinc acetate dihydrate, thulium nitrate pentahydrate and sodium hydroxide species with absolute ethanol as ...Read more
Author:Barnier, V; Heintz, O; Roberts, DE; Oltra, R; Costil, SDate:Apr 2006During laser cleaning of aluminium in ambient atmosphere, modifications of the metal surface can be induced by transient thermal effects. This work aims to characterize the modification of the aluminium oxide layer on pure aluminium for a ...Read more