• Ultrafiltration of lignin from black liquor: Modelling decline in flux 

  Kekana, Petrus T; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, D (NISCAIR, 2019-02)

  Ultrafiltration of black liquor was studied in three different modules, namely, radial cross flow, rectangular cross flow and stirred cell over a wide range of operating conditions. Effects of different cut-off membranes ...
• Review on the manufacturing and properties of nonwoven superabsorbent core fabrics used in disposable diapers 

  Kakonke, G; Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bishop B; Ntunka, M (Trade Science Inc, 2019-02)

  Absorbent hygiene products are made up of different types of raw materials, renewables and non-renewables, to create the absorbent core which acts as a fluid storage structure in the product. With the addition of superabsorbent ...
• Ineffectiveness of foliar S-ABA application as an apple sunburn suppressant explained through effects on peel biochemistry and leaf ecophysiology 

  Mupambi, G; Schmeisser, M; Dzikiti, Sebinasi; Reynolds, S; Steyn, WJ (Elsevier Science, 2018-02)

  Sunburn is a physiological disorder that affects the visual quality of apple (Malus Domestica) fruit. In South Africa, producers estimate yield losses of up to 50% in green cultivars due to sunburn damage. Recent research ...
• South Africa 

  Rashamuse, Konanani; Mathiba, Kgama; Sithole, Bruce; Tawona, Neville (Biowaste4SP, 2014-09)

  This chapter provides the results of the research conducted in South Africa on Banana fruits - ripe, rejected at packaging site, banana peels from rejected fruits at packaging site, cattle manure collected at pasture land, ...
• Omics analyses of potato plant materials using an improved one-class classification tool to identify aberrant compositional profiles in risk assessment procedures 

  Kok, E; Van Dijk, J; Voorhuijzen, M; Staats, M; Lommen, A; Venema, D; Pla, M; Barros, Maria EC (Elsevier, 2019-09)

  The objective of this study was to quantitatively assess potato omics profiles of new varieties for meaningful differences from analogous profiles of commercial varieties through the SIMCA one-class classification model. ...
• Valorisation of waste chicken feathers: Optimisation of decontamination and pre-treatment with bleaching agents using response surface methodology 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, D (Elsevier, 2018-06)

  Environmental concerns, rapid oil consumption, the high price of oil, and limited oil reserves are driving research into cheap, biodegradable, sustainable, renewable, and abundantly available green materials. Waste chicken ...
• Valorisation of waste chicken feathers: Green oil sorbent 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, D (Trade Science Inc., 2018-08)

  The threat of oil pollution increases with the development of large-scale off-shore petroleum industrial activities. Recently, reducing waste materials through reuse has contributed to sustainable manufacturing in many ...
• Valorisation of chicken feather barbs: Utilisation in yarn production and technical textile applications 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, D (Elsevier, 2018-06)

  Deep Learning has become a common applied technique to improve results in a variety of detection scenarios, including Synthetic Aperture Radar ship detection. One of the most common Deep Learning techniques, Convolutional ...
• Beneficiation of sawdust waste in the context of an integrated forest bio-refinery mill: Kraft and pre-hydrolysis Kraft pulping properties 

  Andrew, JE; Johakimu, J; Lekha, P; Gibril, ME; Sithole, BB (UNISA, 2018)

  As part of a broader objective to extract cellulose from sawdust waste material for the production of nano-crystalline cellulose, conventional industrially available processes such as the Kraft and pre-hydrolysis Kraft ...
• Valorisation of mango seeds via extractioof starch: Using response surface methodology to optimise the extraction process 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bruce (UNISA, 2018)

  Mango seed, a waste material that is disposed of after consumption of mangos, was studied for its potential use as a resource for extraction of starch. The study revealed that mango seeds are a good source of starch: ...
• Identification and characterisation of typical solid biowaste residues in South Africa: Potential feedstocks for waste-to-energy technologies 

  Tawona, N; Sithole, Bishop B; Parkin, J (Routledge, also UNISA Press, 2018)

  The suitability of different technology solutions for the beneficiation of biowaste is dependent on the physical and chemical properties of the specific waste stream. This research was undertaken as part of the EU FP7 ...
• Valorisation of chicken feathers: Characterisation of thermal, mechanical and electrical properties 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bruce; Ramjugernath, D; Mokhothu, Thabang H (Elsevier, 2018-05)

  Increasing consumption of chicken results in generation of large amounts of wastes that need to be disposed of properly. Chicken feathers constitute about 5–10% of the weight of the chicken and thus they comprise a significant ...
• Bioplastics: From the landfill to the market 

  Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Ofosu, Osei; Linganiso, LZ; Motaung, TE (Nova Publishers, 2018-03)

  The present chapter is focused on the development of environmentally friendly materials (biodegradable plastics) from recycled petroleum based plastics. Petroleum based plastics are collected from the landfill sites, washes, ...
• Visualisation and quantification of fumonisins bound by lactic acid bacteria isolates from traditional African maize-based fermented cereals, ogi and mahewu 

  Dawlal, Pranitha; Brabet, C; Thantsha, MS; Buys, EM (Taylor & Francis, 2019-01)

  Consumption of fumonisin-contaminated foods has a negative influence on the health of humans (carcinogen; oesophageal cancer in Eastern Cape in South Africa). Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have emerged as a promising natural ...
• Profiling of botanical extracts for authentication, detection of adulteration and quality control using UPLC-QTOF-MS 

  Steenkamp, Paul A; Steenkamp, Lucia H; Mancama, Dalubuhle T (Springer, 2018-01)

  Herbs and plant extracts are very popular and are being used by all cultures for healthcare and as food supplements. The correct identification of the required plant material is vital for formulation of final formulas for ...
• Valorisation of chicken feathers: a review on recycling and recovery route—current status and future prospects 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bruce; Ramjugernath, D (Springer, 2017-12)

  Worldwide, the poultry meat processing industry generates large quantities of feather by-products that amount to 40 × 109 kg annually. The feathers are considered wastes although small amounts are often processed into ...
• Valorisation of chicken feathers: Characterisation of thermal, mechanical and electrical properties 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bruce; Ramjugernath, D; Mokhothu, Thabang H (Elsevier, 2018-05)

  Increasing consumption of chicken results in generation of large amounts of wastes that need to be disposed of properly. Chicken feathers constitute about 5–10% of the weight of the chicken and thus they comprise a significant ...
• Valorisation of avocado seeds: extraction and characterisation of starch for textile applications 

  Tesfaye, Tamrat; Gibril, M; Sithole, Bruce; Ramjugernath, D; Chavan, R; Chunilall, Viren; Gounden, Navandran (Springer, 2018)

  Sustainable disposal of the waste is problematic due to increasing shortages of landfill space. Avocado is a common fruit that is widely consumed in many countries. This consumption results in large quantities of avocado ...
• Investigation of the antibacterial and antifungal activity of thiolated naphthoquinones 

  Wellington, K; Nyoka, NBP; McGaw, LJ (Wiley, 2019-01)

  The WHO has stated that antibiotic resistance is escalating to perilously high levels globally and that traditional therapies of antimicrobial drugs are futile against infections caused by resistant microorganisms. Novel ...
• Preparation, characterization and application of keratin based green biofilms from waste chicken feathers 

  Tesfaye, T; Sithole, Bishop B; Ramjugernath, D (2018-08)

  Landfill disposal of synthetic plastics poses one of the biggest threats to the environment due to their non-biodegradability. This problem can be solved by production and use of biodegradable polymers instead. Feathers ...

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