Author:Mokhena, Teboho C; John, Maya JDate:Feb 2020This 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
Author:Thobakgale, Setumo L; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturnin; Mthunzi-Kufa, PatienceDate:Aug 2022The increase in demand for pharmaceutical treatments due to pandemic-related illnesses has created a need for improved quality control in drug manufacturing. Understanding the physical, biological, and chemical properties of APIs is an important ...Read more
Author:Motshekga, S; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Ray, SSDate:Mar 2011Carbon nanotubes decorated with SnO2 nanoparticles were prepared by conventional and microwave-assisted wet impregnation. The composites were thoroughly characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, BET-surface area measurement, ...Read more
Author:Ejikeme, PM; Makgopa, K; Ozoemena, KIDate:Jul 2016The operating life of a fuel cell is expected to be thousands of hours. One of the critical components of the fuel cell that will allow for such long-life cycle is the catalyst-support material. The support material is expected, amongst others, ...Read more
Author:Rajendran, S; Naushad, M; Raju, Kumar; Boukherroub, RDate:2019This book provides the fundamental aspects of the diverse ranges of nanostructured materials (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) for energy and environmental applications in a comprehensive manner written by specialists who are at the forefront of research ...Read more
Author:Nota, N; Musee, N; Aldrich, CDate:Sep 2010This paper presents findings on the quantification of potential risks posed by nTiO2 and CNTs to the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The risk quotient (RQ) was calculated as a ratio of modelled predicted environmental concentrations (PEC) ...Read more
Author:Mtibe, Asanda; Mokhothu, Thabang H; John, Maya J; Mokhena, Teboho C; Mochane, MJDate:Aug 2018In recent years, there has been growing demand of utilizing nanomaterials to develop new sustainable products. Nanomaterials offer unique extraordinary properties such as high surface area, eco-friendliness and good mechanical and physical ...Read more
Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Motshekga, SC; Ray, SS; Kennedy, JDate:2012SnO2/CNT composites were prepared by microwave assisted wet impregnation at 60 °C. The process was optimized by varying the microwave power and reaction time. Raman analysis showed the typical features of the rutile phase of as-synthesized ...Read more
Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; He, K; Warner, JWDate:Apr 2013Due to their pluripotency properties, embryonic stem (ES) cells possess great potential in regenerative therapy. Since reported a promising tissue engineering scaffold material, here, graphene is demonstrated to significantly improve the ES ...Read more
Author:Adesina, OS; Popoola, API; Pityana, Sisa L; Oloruntoba, DTDate:2018The corrosion behavior of titanium alloys when used for various dynamic offshore components has been a major concern of titanium drilling risers in deepwater energy extraction. A way of achieving specified requirement is the development of ...Read more
Author:Cele, NP; Ray, Suprakas S; Sikhwivhilu, LDate:2012Nafion-based nanocomposite membranes containing various amounts of titania nanotubes (TNTs) as an inorganic filler have been prepared using melt-mixing method and have been investigated for proton exchange membrane applications. The one-dimensional ...Read more
Author:Ozoemena, KI; Chen, SDate:2016Global experts provide an authoritative source of information on the use of electrochemical fuel cells, and in particular discuss the use of nanomaterials to enhance the performance of existing energy systems. The book covers the state of the ...Read more
Author:Ozoemena, Kenneth I; Chen, SDate:2016This book provides an authoritative source of information on the use of nanomaterials to enhance the performance of existing electrochemical energy storage systems and the manners in which new such systems are being made possible. The book ...Read more
Author:Roux, SPDate:Nov 2008Nanotechnology research and development is rapidly expanding into a full-scale industry that includes building materials, automotive parts, sports equipment and consumer products. This technology promises significant technological advantages, ...Read more
Author:Walters, Chavon R; Pool, E; Somerset, VDate:Oct 2016Nanotoxicology represents a new and growing research area in toxicology. It deals with the assessment of the toxicological properties of nanoparticles (NPs) with the intention of determining whether (and to what extent) they pose an environmental ...Read more