Author:Mokhena, Teboho C; Luyt, ASDate:Jul 2017The aim of this study was to develop a high flux three-tier composite membrane composed of a coating layer based on chitosan and chitosan with silver nanoparticles, electrospun alginate nanofibres as a midlayer and nonwoven as a mechanical ...Read more
Author:Mokhena, Teboho C; Jacobs, Nokwindla V; Luyt, ASDate:Mar 2017This paper reports on the potential of the electrospun alginate nanofibre membranes to be used for the bio-sorption of heavy metals from aqueous solutions. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) and its blends were electrospun at an applied voltage of ...Read more
Author:Mokhena, Teboho C; Luyt, ASDate:Jun 2017Silver nanoparticles are amongst the most valuable nanoparticles with interesting properties, such as a non-toxic nature and high antibacterial efficiency, making them applicable for tissue scaffold, protective clothing and wound dressing. ...Read more