• 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 ...
• Growth and characterisation of gold thin film layer using an ebeam evaporation system for surface plasmon resonance applications 

  Malabi, Rudzani; Manoto, Sello L; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturnin; Khanyile, S; Khamlich, S; Maaza, M; Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience (SPIE, 2019-04)

  Gold thin metal layers have been seen to be the most important signal amplification components in electrochemical and optical sensor applications. In surface plasmon resonance (SPR) applications, gold thin metal film possess ...
• Investigation into flat and elongated particles ratio for asphalt mix design using a modern laser technique 

  Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; Mvelase, GM (2019-07)

  Flat and elongated particle ratio is a shape characteristic for coarse aggregates used in pavements. The ASTM D 4791 is the standard test method to determine flat and elongated coarse aggregate particles in asphalt mixes. ...
• Laser-enhanced drug delivery of antiretroviral drugs into human immunodeficiency virus-1 infected TZMbl cells 

  Malabi, Rudzani; Manoto, Sello L; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturin; Maaza, Malik; Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience (Wiley Online Library, 2019-05)

  The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has significantly increased life expectancy and improved management of the human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) disease globally. This well-established ...
• Detection of biological analytes using surface plasmon resonance as a biosensing technique for possible development of a point of care diagnostic tool 

  Malabi, Rudzani; Manoto, Sello L; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturnin; Maaza, Malik; Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience (SPIE, 2019-02)

  Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) is a very powerful optical sensing technique that detects bimolecular binding interactions and it has turned out to be a suitable platform for clinical analysis. In biological and chemical ...
• Label-free differentiation of human immunodeficiency virus-1 infected from uninfected cells using transmission measurement 

  Malabi, Rudzani; Lugongolo, Masixole Y; Thobakgale, Setumo L; Manoto, Sello L; Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturnin (Wiley, 2019-02)

  Transmission measurement has been perceived as a potential candidate for label-free investigation of biological material. It is a real-time, label-free and non-invasive optical detection technique that has found wide ...
• Optimal control surface mixing of an unconventional UAV 

  Miles, Elizna; Broughton (2015-09)

  This paper presents an overview of the work conducted on the Optimal control surface mixing of an unconventional UAV.
• Paper-based Diagnostics: Current Status and Future Applications 

  Land, Kevin J (Springer, 2019)

  This book explores the status of paper-based diagnostic solutions, or Microfluidics 2.0. The contributors explore: how paper-based tests can be widely distributed and utilized by semi-skilled personnel; how close to ...
• Conversion of electrolytic MnO2 to Mn3O4 nanowires for high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries 

  Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Nkosi, FP; Raju, Kumar; Ozoemena, KI (Elsevier, 2019-01)

  A simple and versatile approach has been implemented for the preparation of some manganese oxide (MnxOy)-based lithium-ion battery anode materials from low-cost electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD). Depending on the additive, ...
• REASSURED diagnostics to inform disease control strategies, strengthen health systems and improve patient outcomes 

  Land, Kevin J; Boeras, DI; Chen, X-S; Ramsay, AR; Peeling, RW (Springer Nature, 2018-12)

  Lack of access to quality diagnostics remains a major contributor to health burden in resource-limited settings. It has been more than 10 years since ASSURED (affordable, sensitive, specific, user-friendly, rapid, ...
• Gel-combustion synthesized vanadium pentoxide nanowire clusters as cathode material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries 

  Ramasami, AK; Reddy, MV; Nithyadharseni, P; Chowdari, BVR; Balakrishna, GR (Elsevier, 2017-02)

  Gel-combustion by a bio-fuel, processed starch of the root tuber of cassava (Manihot esculenta), was used to prepare vanadium pentoxide nanowire clusters (V2O5NWC). The as-synthesized product was characterized by X-ray ...
• Adaptive SAFE model of a rail for parameter estimation 

  Setshedi, Itumeleng; Long, Craig S; Loveday, Philip W; Wilke, Daniel N (SACAM, 2018-09)

  Permanently installed monitoring systems, which make use of guided wave ultrasound, can monitor long distances of rail track from a single transducer location.
• The effect of g-C3N4 materials on Pb(II) and Cd(II) detection using disposable screen-printed sensors 

  Zheng, Haitao; Ntuli, Letta; Mbanjwa, Mesuli; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharsen; Smith, Suzanne; Modibedi, Remegia M; Land, Kevin J; Mathe, Mahlanyane K (Springer, 2018-12)

  The disposable electrochemical sensors were designed and fabricated onto a photo paper substrate in-house. We report a first case use of g-C3N4, which is an emerging material as the most stable carbon-like polymer, explored ...
• Facile synthesis of α-Fe2O3/WO3 composite with an enhanced photocatalytic and photo-electrochemical performance 

  Senthil, RA; Priya, A; Theerthagiri, J; Selvi, A; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Madhavan, J (Springer, 2018-11)

  The influence of hematite iron oxide (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles in tungsten oxide (WO3) nanorods photocatalyst on photodegradation of organic pollutant was investigated in the present work. The spherical-shaped α-Fe2O3 ...
• Physicomechanical properties of spark plasma sintered carbon nanotube-containing ceramic matrix nanocomposites 

  Azarniya, A; Sovizi, S; Azarniya, A; Boyuk, MRRT; Varol, T; Palaniyandy, Nithyadharseni; Hosseini, HRM; Ramakrishna, S; Reddy, MV (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017-07)

  Recently, a wide variety of research works have focused on carbon nanotube (CNT) - ceramic matrix nanocomposites. In many cases, these novel materials are produced through conventional powder metallurgy methods including ...
• The effects of silver nanoparticles on RAW 264.7. Macrophages and human whole blood cell cultures 

  Lategan, KL; Walters, Chavon R; Pool, EJ (Frontiers in Bioscience, 2019-01)

  Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are commonly found in consumer products due to their antimicrobial properties. This study evaluated the effects of AgNPs on the murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 and human whole blood cell ...
• Transforming the Siyabuswa community centre into a smart centre 

  Dlamini, Zamantshinga Z; Malinga, Linda A; Phahlamohlaka, Letlibe J; Ngobeni, Sipho J (UNISA, 2018-12)

  The concept of a smart centre describes a facility that optimally uses advanced technologies and innovations as well as streamlined processes in order to address challenges faced by communities. Jackie envisioned the ...
• Surface Plasmon Resonance as a biosensing technique for possible development of a point of care diagnostic tool 

  Malabi, Rudzani; Manoto, Sello L; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturnin; Maaza, M; Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience (OSA Publishing, 2018-09)

  Surface plasmon resonance is an optical sensing technique with the ability to monitor molecular binding in real time for biological and chemical sensing applications. This study characterised, optimised and detected ...
• Experimental and numerical validation of a simplified rigid torso surrogate used for investigating the fluid-structure interaction of air blast waves 

  Pandelani, Thanyani A; Schutte, Zelldra; Wium, E (2018-09)

  Blast waves from landmines and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) produce an almost instantaneous rise in pressure which causes Primary Blast Injuries (PBI). The primary blast injuries are caused directly by the blast ...

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