• Systems analysis to support increasingly ambitious CO2 emissions scenarios in the South African electricity system 

  Wright, Jarrad G; Calitz, Joanne R (CSIR, 2020-07)

  The study analysed a range of cost-optimal energy system pathways for South Africa for the period 2020-2050, with CO2 emission reductions greater than that achieved by the current 2019 Integrated Resource plan (IRP). Thus, ...
• Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Remediation 

  Naushad, Mu; Saravanan, R; Kumar, Raju (Elsevier, 2020-03)

  Nanostructured materials, especially, 1D, 2D and 3D nanostructures, and their engineered architectures are being increasingly used due to their potential to achieve sustainable development in energy and environmental ...
• Statistics of utility-scale solar PV, wind and CSP in South Africa in 2019 

  Calitz, Joanne R; Wright, Jarrad G (CSIR, 2020-05)

  South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) started in 2011. This presentation details the procured and operational capacity under RSA’s RE IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) ...
• Recent progress in nickel oxide-based electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors 

  Chime, UK; Nkele, AC; Ezugwu, S; Nwanya, AS; Shinde, NM; Kebede, Mesfin A; Ejikeme, PM; Maaza, M; Ezema, FI (Elsevier, 2020-06)

  In recent years, interest in nanostructured electrode materials for use in supercapacitors has been on the rise. Nickel oxide has been reported as a good candidate for supercapacitor applications due to its high theoretical ...
• Tin oxide–based anodes for both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries 

  Kebede, Mesfin A (Elsevier, 2020-06)

  Tin oxide, SnO2, is a suitable anode for both lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries (LIBs and SIBs) unlike graphite and silicon, which are only suitable anodes for LIB. SnO2 has garnered much attention because of its high ...
• Theoretical analysis of borophene for lithium ion electrode 

  Folorunso, O; Hamam, Y; Sadiku, R; Ray, Suprakas S; Joseph Adekoya, GJ (Elsevier, 2020-03)

  Borophene, a 2-dimensional material with efficacious properties (electrical, thermal and mechanical), is a very promising material that is expected to contribute, significantly, in the revolutionization of electrochemical ...
• Heterodimetallic Ferrocenyl Dithiophosphonate Complexes of Nickel (II), Zinc (II) and Cadmium (II) as Sensitizers for TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar cells 

  Ajayi, TJ; Ollengo, M; Le Roux, Lukas; Pillay, MN; Staples, RJ; Biros, SM; Wenderich, K; Mei, B; Van Zyl, WE (Wiley Online Library, 2019-07)

  The formation, characterization, and dye sensitized solar cell application of nickel(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II) ferrocenyl dithiophosphonate complexes were investigated. The multidentate monoanionic ligand [S2PFc(OH)]- ...
• Recent in situ/operando characterization of lithium-sulfur batteries 

  Yang, Y; Zhu, Y; Raju, Kumar; Jafta, CJ (Springer, 2019-02)

  To address the ever-increasing energy demand due to the increase in the population and at the same time depleting fossil fuel reserves, new energy storage systems, such as batteries, are being developed. Among various ...
• Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage Applications 

  Kebede, Mesfin A; Ezema, FI (CRC Press, 2019-11)

  This book explores a wide range of energy storage devices, such as a lithium ion battery, sodium ion battery, magnesium ion battery and supercapacitors. Providing a comprehensive review of the current field, it also discusses ...
• Spinel LiMn2O4 Nanoparticles Grown in Situ on Nitrogen-Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Efficient Cathode for a Li-O2/Li-Ion Twin Battery 

  Leng, L; Zeng, X; Song, H; Shu, T; Wang, H; Ren, Jianwei; Liao, S (2019)

  Seeking to design high-efficiency catalyst (LMO@N-rGO) for Li-O(sub2) batteries, we suggested a onestep hydrothermal strategy to grow well-crystallized spinel LiMn(sub2)O(sub4) (LMO) nanoparticles homogeneously on nitrogendoped ...
• Characterization of solar photovoltaic modules in outdoor and indoor conditions 

  Mkasi, Hlaluku W; May, Siyasanga I; Basappa Ayanna, Manjunath; Pratt, Lawrence E; Roro, Kittessa T (CIGRE Southern Africa National Committee, 2019-10)

  This paper summarizes the results of solar photovoltaic (PV) module electrical characterization under outdoor and indoor conditions in the Republic of South Africa. Under outdoor conditions, the bi-facial PV modules on ...
• Electrocatalytic performance of Co-doped NiFe2O4/C nanoparticles towards oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline media 

  Matseke, Mphoma S; Zheng, Haitao; Mallick, Kaushik (2019-11)

  Spinel metal oxides with the general formula of AB(sub2)O(sub4) have attracted a lot of attention over the past few decades as promising cathode materials for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells. This is due to ...
• The proton conductivity and mechanical properties of Nafion®/ ZrP nanocomposite membrane 

  Sigwadi, R; Dhlamini, MS; Mokrani, T; Nemavhola, F; Nonjola, Patrick NT; Msomi, PF (2019-08)

  Zirconium phosphates (ZrP) were incorporated into Nafion® 117 membrane by impregnating method to obtain a reduced methanol permeation and improved proton conductivity for fuel cell application. The mechanical properties ...
• LiMn2O4 /LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 composite to boost the electrochemical cyclic stability of LiMn2O4 

  Kebede, Mesfin A (2019-08)

  This presentation highlights the following topics: Introduction & applications of LIB; LiMn(sub2)O(sub4)(LMO), LiMn(sub1.5)Ni(sub0.5)O(sub)4(LMNO) cathodes and their challenges; LMO nanorods; Microwave irradiated LMNO and ...
• Investigating the impact of integration of photovoltaic plants at a microgrid level: A case study 

  Moholisa, Tsolo E; Rampokanyo, Mpeli J; Tazvinga, Henerica; Senatla, Mamahloko; Mushwana, Crescent; Dzobo, O (2019-11)

  South Africa has seen an increase in the integration of renewable resources in the distribution network for improved reliability, clean energy footprint and energy costs. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research ...
• Interacting CoFe2O4 nanoparticles with different carbon materials for high performance oxygen evolution 

  Munonde, Tshimangadzo S; Nomngongo, PN; Zheng, Haitao (2019-11)

  Electrocatalytic oxygen electrochemistry involving the conversion of H(sub2)O into O(sub2) has attracted considerable attention as a greener process for clean energy generation. However, the oxygen evolution reaction (that ...
• Challenges in hydrogen RCS' stakeholder engagement in South Africa 

  North, Brian C; Langmi, Henrietta W; Swartbooi, Ashton M (International Conference on Hydrogen Safety, 2019-09)

  There is a great deal of knowledge and experience on the safe handling of hydrogen, and the safe operation and management of hydrogen systems in South Africa. This knowledge and experience mostly sits within large gas ...
• Developing a secure, smart microgrid energy market using distributed ledger technologies 

  Ledwaba, LPI; Hancke, GP; Isaac, Sherrin J; Venter, HS (IEEE, 2019-07)

  The ability for the smart microgrid to allow for the independent generation and distribution of electrical energy makes it an attractive solution towards enabling universal access to electricity within developing economies. ...
• Biological toxicity estimates show involvement of a wider range of toxic compounds in sediments from Durban, South Africa than indicated from instrumental analyses 

  Vogta, T; Pieters, R; Giesy, J; Newman, Brent K (Elsevier, 2019-01)

  The toxic equivalences (TEQs) of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from sediment of aquatic systems in Durban, South Africa were determined in two ways: 1) TEQs of PAHs and PCBs ...
• Enhanced performance of LiNi0.03Mo0.01Mn1.96O4 cathode materials coated with biomass-derived carbon layer 

  Zhang, M; Chen, M; Shao, Y; Song, H; Liu, L; Ren, Jianwei; Liao, S (Springer, 2019-03)

  A high-performance Ni/Mo co-doped lithium manganate composite material, LiNi0.03Mo0.01Mn1.96O4, is prepared by a solidstate method, then a biomass-derived carbon layer with ethyl cellulose as the carbon source is applied ...

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