• Want to improve the ROI on your next PV project? 

  Pratt, Lawrence E (Clarion Energy, 2019-12)

  Under-performance of a solar PV plant can have a negative impact on the financial returns for investors, owners, and insurers. The factors contributing to under-performance fall into four categories: overly optimistic ...
• Feasibility of varied polyethylene terephthalate wastes as a linker source in metal-organic framework UiO-66(Zr) synthesis 

  Dyosiba, Xoliswa L; Musyoka, Nicholas M; Langmi, HW; Ren, Jianwei; Mathe, Mahlanyane K; Onyango, MS (American Chemical Society, 2019-08)

  Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a chemically stable polyester with multiple applications, has risen dramatically in manufacturing and consumption in the past decades. The increase in PET use has resulted in considerable ...
• Evaluation of Ilmenite as dense medium for dry coal fluidized bed beneficiation 

  Kalenda, TN; North, Brian C; Naude, N (Taylor & Francis, 2019-07)

  Published work on dry dense medium fluidized beds has mainly used magnetite and fine coal to make up the dense medium. Magnetite is used to achieve the required cut densities, but its recovery and reuse are problematic ...
• Dissolution kinetics of corncob in lithium perchlorate solvent system 

  Mudzanani, Khuthadzo; Ejekwu, Olayile; Daramola, MO (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE), 2019-05)

  To improve the economical use of lignocellulosic bio-waste (e.g. corn cob), an efficient pre-treatment route is required to make its content accessible to enzymatic hydrolysis to produce bio-products such as biofuels and ...
• Possible support for SMMEs in the energy sector 

  Mkhwebane, Sesie E (SAAEE, 2019-11)

  It is clear that the world is transitioning in energy sources, so is South Africa, and this presents opportunities that SMMEs can leverage on. However, the SMMEs are struggling to access these opportunities due to numerous ...
• A theoretical study of 2D AlN on 3D C4H6N6Ni2 clathrate thermoelectric material composites 

  Kiarii, EM; Govender, Krishna K; Govender, PP (Springer, 2019-11)

  Clean and green renewable energy is of paramount importance in the world today. Ab initio calculations using density functional theory demonstrate that superlattice structures can result into lowering lattice thermal ...
• Enhancing membrane electrode assembly performance by improving the porous structure and hydrophobicity of the cathode catalyst layer 

  Chi, B; Ye, Y; Lu, X; Jiang, S; Du, L; Zeng, J; Ren, Jianwei; Liao, S (Elsevier, 2019-12)

  Enhancing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) performance is an ongoing pursuit in the drive to meet the increasing demand for fuel cell technology. In the present study, we utilize carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as porosity enhancers ...
• Integrated Resource Plan 2019: Initial CSIR insights and risks/opportunities for South Africa 

  Wright, Jarrad G; Calitz, Joanne R; Fourie, Ruan; Chiloane, Lehlogonolo D (CSIR, 2019-10)

  The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is the process to establish the need for power generation capacity expansion in South Africa. IRP 2019 highlights clear medium term policy positions (to 2030) whilst long term trends (to ...
• Growth of MnO2 nanoflakes on TiO2 nanorods for pseudocapacitor 

  Mo, L; Zheng, Haitao (Elsevier, 2019-06)

  In this work, we report the synthesis of TiO2 (core)/MnO2(shell) nanorods by a redox reaction and TiO2 nanorods generated in-site from H-titanate nanorods during hydrothermal process. The MnO2 nanoflakes were grown densely ...
• Ultrasonic exfoliation of NiFe LDH/CB nanosheets for enhanced oxygen evolution catalysis 

  Munonde, Tshimangadzo S; Zheng, Haitao; Nomngongo, PN (Elsevier, 2019-12)

  The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is an important reaction in water splitting. Nickel-iron layered double hydroxide (NiFe LDH) has been considered a potential catalyst for OER. Herein, we report a simple/green approach ...
• Underpotential deposition of SnBi thin films for sodium ion batteries: The effect of deposition potential and Sn concentration 

  Xaba, Nqobile; Modibedi, Remegia M; Khotseng, LE; Mathe, Mkhulu K; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni (Elsevier, 2019-11)

  Bimetallic SnBi film was deposited on a Cu foil substrate via the electrochemical atomic layer deposition (E-ALD) technique. The deposition attainment of Sn and Bi were investigated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and linear ...
• A review on ZnO nanostructured materials: Energy, environmental and biological applications 

  Theerthagiri, J; Salla, S; Senthil, RA; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Madankumar, A; Arunachalam, P; Maiyalagan, T; Kim, H (IOP Publishing Ltd, 2019-07)

  Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an adaptable material that has distinctive properties, such as high-sensitivity, large specific area, non-toxicity, good compatibility and a high isoelectric point, which favours it to be considered ...
• a-MnO2 nanorod/onion-like carbon composite cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion battery 

  Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Kebede, Mesfin A; Raju, Kumar; Ozoemena, KI; Le Roux, Lukas; Mathe, Mahlanyane K; Jayaprakasam, R (Elsevier, 2019-05)

  Onion-like carbon (OLC) integrated a-MnO2 nanorods (a-MnO2/OLC) composite has been studied as a viable cathode material for potential development of high-performance zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). XRD results revealed the ...
• Power system inertia in an inverter-dominated network 

  Rampokanyo, Mpeli J; Ijumba-Kamera, Ketrine P (SciELO SA, 2019-06)

  Erosion of power system inertial energy due to high penetration levels of renewable energy (RE) sources in a power system is a current teething issue with most system operators across the globe. The main issue being ...
• A framework for sustainable utility scale renewable energy selection in South Africa 

  Naicker, Prisha; Thopil, GA (Elsevier, 2019-07)

  A range of varying criteria with trade-offs need consideration when selecting a suitable renewable energy technology (RET) for a specific area or location. In this study RETs in South Africa, in accordance with the national ...
• The effect of nickel precursors on the electrochemical properties of spinel LiMn2-xNixO4 cathode: a comparative study ofNi(NO3)2·6H2O and NiSO4·6H2O as nickel sources 

  Kunjuzwa, Niki; Kebede, Mesfin A; Mathe, Mkhulu K; Modibedi, Remegia M (IOP Publishing, 2019-05)

  A comparative study was carried out with the effect of nickel precursors on the electrochemical performance of spinel LiMn2−x Ni x O4 (x = 0, 0.1 and 0.2) cathode materials. The spinel materials were prepared by employing ...
• Connectivity amongst marine, estuarine and freshwater systems and its implications for estuarine fish communities 

  Weerts, Steven P (2019-10)

  This presentation is about the connectivity amongst marine, estuarine and freshwater systems and its implications for estuarine fish communities.
• Electrochemical performance of two-dimensional Ti3C2-Mn3O4 nanocomposites and carbonized iron cations for hybrid supercapacitor electrodes 

  Oyedotun, KO; Momodu, DY; Naguib, M; Mirghni, AA; Khaleed, AA; Kebede, AA; Manyala, Ncholu (Elsevier, 2019-04)

  In this work, we present a simple two-step synthesis route to develop a cost effective high performance Ti(sub3)C(sub2)eMn(sub3)O(sub4) nanocomposite via a solvothermal process at 150 degrees celsius. The characterization ...
• Alternatives for small, medium and micro scale enterprises participation in the renewable energy industry – small scale embedded generation review 

  Mkhwebane, Sesie E; Ntuli, Princess N (Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town, 2019-05)

  Over the past decade South Africa has seen an increase in the uptake of solar energy as a result of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme, which led to a sharp increase in procurement of utility-scale ...
• A system dynamics approach to understanding the biofuels socio-technical transition 

  Stafford, William HL; Simelane, T; Kwagga, M; Mutanga, S (Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council, also the Africa Institute of South Africa, 2018)

  Biofuels are renewable energy sources that are alternatives to the current fossil fuels which dominate energy supply systems. Since energy is a domestic necessity and also a factor of production (enabling a variety of ...

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