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Antibiotic 3D printed Materials for healthcare applications

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J ; Mochane, MJ ; Sadiku, ER ; Motsoeneng, TS ; Mtibe, Asanda ; Tsipa, PC Date: May 2020 Since its introduction in the past 25 years, three-dimensional (3D) printing has been a major research topic owing to its potential to overcome the limitations of conventional 3D manufacturing techniques, that is, to control the overall ... Read more
Application of electrospun materials in oil–water separations

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J ; Mochane, MJ ; Tsipa, PC Date: Apr 2020 There has been ever-increasing pressure to come up with novel strategies for oily wastewater treatment since it affect the available water sources, crop production, aquatic life and human health. Electrospun nanofibrous materials with attractive ... Read more
Bioelectricity generation by natural microflora of septic tank wastewater (STWW) and biodegradation of persistent petrogenic pollutants by basidiomycetes fungi: An integrated microbial fuel cell system

Author: Thulasinathan, B ; Jayabalan, T ; Sethupathi, M ; Kim, W ; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; Sengottuvelan, N ; Nainamohamed, S ; Ponnuchamy, K ; Alagarsamy, A Date: Jan 2021 The microbial fuel cell is a unique advantageous technology for the scientific community with the simultaneous generation of green energy along with bioelectroremediation of persistent hazardous materials. In this work, a novel approach of ... Read more
Cellulose nanocrystals-based composites

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J ; Mochane, MJ ; Mtibe, Asanda ; Motsoeneng, TS ; Mokhothu, TH ; Tshifularo, CA Date: Jan 2020 Cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanocrystals-based composites with their unique features, such as abundance, renewability, high strength and stiffness, eco-friendliness, and relatively low density received unprecedented interest from ... Read more
Cellulose nanomaterials: New generation materials for solving global issues

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J Date: Feb 2020 This 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
Design and development of cellulosic bionanocomposites from forestry waste residues for 3D printing applications

Author: Mathew, Maya J ; Dyanti, Nokuzola ; Mokhena, Teboho C ; Agbakoba, Victor ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Jun 2021 This paper deals with the development of cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) reinforced biopolymers for use in packaging applications. Cellulose nanofibres were extracted from sawdust by a combination of chemical and mechanical treatments. The extracted ... Read more
Effect of clay nanofillers on the mechanical and water vapor permeability properties of xylan–alginate films

Author: Naidu, Darrel S ; Mathew, Maya J Date: Oct 2020 In this study, xylan–alginate-based films were reinforced with nanoclays (bentonite or halloysite) by the solvent casting technique. The effect of the nanoclay loadings (1–5 wt %) on various properties—mechanical, optical, thermal, solubility, ... 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
Esterified cellulose nanofibres from saw dust using vegetable oil

Author: Mokoena, Teboho P ; Mathew, Maya J Date: Apr 2020 In this work, cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) were extracted from sawdust, which is an underutilized by-product from the wood and timber industry. The extracted CNFs by chemical and mechanical treatments had a web-like structure with diameters ... Read more
Influence of nucleation and growth mechanisms on the heat deflection temperature of a reactively processed polypropylene nanocomposite

Author: Bandyopadhyay, Jayita ; Mekoa, Raphaahle C ; Makwakwa, Dimakatso M ; Skosana, Sifiso ; Ray, Suprakas S Date: Feb 2021 The development of a reactively processed polypropylene nanocomposite (PPNC) with consequential improvements in the heat deflection temperature (HDT), Vicat softening temperature (VST), and crystallization peak temperature (Tc) is reported ... 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
Morphology, thermal, and thermomechanical properties of cellulose nanocrystals reinforced polyactide/poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] blend composite foams

Author: Motloung, Mpho P ; Zungu, Simphiwe ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Bandyopadhyay, Jayita ; Ray, Suprakas S Date: Oct 2020 This study examines the influence of cellulose nanocrystal (CN) particles on the morphological, thermal, and thermo-mechanical properties of polylactide (PLA)/poly [(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) blend foams prepared by casting and ... Read more
Nanomaterials: Types, synthesis and characterization

Author: Mokhena, Teboho C ; John, Maya J ; Sibeko, MA ; Agbakoba, VC ; Mochane, MJ ; Mtibe, Asanda ; Mokhothu, TH ; Motsoeneng, TS ; Phiri, MM ; Mofokeng, Tladi G Date: Mar 2020 Nanoparticles are generally defined as particles having one or more dimensions of sizes ranging from 1 to 100 nm. Nanoparticles can be classified into organic, inorganic and carbon-based materials. In comparison with conventional micro-size ... Read more
Optimization of media components and culture conditions for polyhydroxyalkanoates production by Bacillus megaterium

Author: Mohanrasu, K ; Guru Raj Rao, R ; Dinesh, GH ; Zhang, K ; Siva Prakash, G ; Song, D ; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; Pugazhendhi, A ; Jeyakanthan, A ; Arun, A Date: Jul 2020 Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) accumulating Bacillus megaterium was isolated from marine water. To increase the PHB productivity by Bacillus megaterium, steps were taken to evaluate the effects of carbon sources (arabinose, glucose, glycerol, ... Read more
Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites

Author: Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; Dada, OS Date: Jan 2021 Plastic becomes a necessity for our day-to-day life, since it has been widely used in all major sectors including the textile industry. However, the tackling of these recalcitrant plastic-based products wastes is becoming the most challenging ... 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
Structure and properties of lignin-based biopolymers in polymer production

Author: Motsoeneng, TS ; Mochane, MJ ; Mokhena, Teboho C ; Mathew, Maya J Date: 2020 Lignin can be extracted from a variety of plants such as soft and hard wood which account for the different functional groups and contents as well as number average molecular weights. Different chemical treatments have been employed to isolate ... Read more
Transitioning from conventional plastic to more sustainable alternative materials: Evidence from South Africa

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Nahman, Anton ; Russo, Valentina ; Stafford, William HL ; Muswema, Aubrey P ; Mathew, Maya J ; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar Date: Oct 2022 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in partnership with UNIDO and the University of the Witwatersrand, with funding from the Japanese government, undertook research to identify and implement opportunities for sustainable ... Read more
Understanding the mechanism of interaction of candidate soil stabilizing prototypes by using microscopy and spectroscopy techniques

Author: Ramdas, Veshara M ; Lalloo, Rajesh ; Lekha, Prabashni S ; Mgangira, Martin B ; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; Mukaratirwa, S ; Ramchuran, Santosh O Date: May 2021 Globally, there is a high demand for bio-based soil stabilizers required for improving the strength properties of weak in situ soil. Microbes and microbial components such as Bacillus spp. have gained interest as soil stabilizers due to their ... Read more

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