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Simultaneous reduction of NOx emission and SOx emission aided by improved efficiency of a Once-Through Benson Type Coal Boiler

Mollo, Malebo Kolesnikov, Andrei Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2022-02-22)

With significant contributions in global emissions of air pollutants, sustainable practices for coal-fired power generation are fundamental to mitigate global climate change, besides ensuring compliance to the local ...
An Evaluation of the Kinetic Properties Controlling the Combined Chemical and Biological Treatment of Toxic Recalcitrant Organic Compounds from Aqueous Solution

Makgato, Seshibe Chirwa, Evans (MDPI, 2022-08-22)

Due to their high toxicity, propensity for cancer, teratogenicity, mutagenicity, and genotoxicity, hazardous water-soluble phenolic compounds must be controlled immediately. In this study, a model was created to simulate ...
An analysis of the processes, kinetics and equilibrium of iron’s biosorption on immobilized green microalgae

Diale, P Hildebrandt, D Glasser, D Matambo, T Makgato, S (Elsevier, 2023-05-26)

Metals including Cu, Cd, Ni, Pb, Zn, Hg, Fe and Cr can be found in significant concentrations in acid mine drainage effluent from previous gold mining operations. Even at very low levels, heavy metals and their compounds ...
Synthesis of CuInS2 nanoparticles and application in the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline

Onwudiwe, Damian Oyewo, Opeyemi Seheri, Naledi Motaung, Mathato Makgato, Seshibe Motshekga, Sarah (Elsevier, 2023-10-21)

A lot of effort has been given to the development of nontoxic ternary semiconductor nanoparticles that could act as photocatalyst NIR-I (750–850 nm) or NIR-II (1000–1400 nm) optical windows. This is due to their good ...
Photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium using Zn2SnO4–ZnO modified g-C3N4 composite

Onwudiwe, Damian Nombulelo, Gobile Oyewo, Opeyemi Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2023-10-22)

In this study, a novel hierarchical g-C3N4/Zn2SnO4–ZnO heterojunction system was reported as an efficient photocatalyst for the reduction of Cr(VI). The fabrication of the composite involved the synthesis of the complex ...
Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline using surface defective black TiO2–ZnO heterojunction photocatalyst under visible light

Sawunyama, Lawrence Oyewo, Opeyemi Onwudiwe, Damian Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2023-10-30)

Fabrication of heterojunction and surface defective engineering, through the formation of oxygen vacancies, are among the various photocatalytic enhancement techniques. A combination of these techniques has the prospect ...
Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) with Biogenically Synthesized Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using an Extract of the Myriophyllum spicatum Plant

Oyewo, Opeyemi Makgato, Seshibe (MDPI, 2023-10-31)

The biogenic synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles was explored using the Myriophyllum spicatum plant through a process involving co-precipitation and was utilized as an effective photocatalyst for the reduction of Cr(VI) ...
Experimental and numerical analysis of the Microstructure and mechanical properties of unidirectional glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites

Turaka, Seshaiah Ravikiran, Chintalapudi Geetha, Narayanan Pappula, Bridjesh Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2024-01-06)

This paper proposes a numerical model to predict the pattern and features of the fracture surface and to understand the mechanisms and cause of the failure. Various fiber orientations of 0◦, 90◦, 0◦/90◦ and ± 45◦ were ...
Interfacial electron redistribution in 2D/3D MoS2/CuBi2O4 p-n heterojunction for visible light assisted reduction of Cr(VI) and oxidation of antibiotics

Olatunde, Olalekan C. Yusuff, Tunde Mabuba, Nonhlangabezo Onwudiwe, Damian Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2024-03-01)

We report the successful design of a heterojunction comprising p-type CuBi2O4 (CBO) and n-type MoS2 semiconductors. This was achieved through a hydrothermal and calcination method, resulting in the uniform deposition of ...
Photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange using CuO/Al2O3 nanocomposite obtained by microwave-assisted thermal decomposition route

Alhussain, Hanan (Elsevier, 2024-03-07)

Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and copper oxide (CuO) are known to exhibit very exceptional properties including high thermal and chemical properties that promise a wide area of applications. In this paper, we report the ...
Novel Kuhn-Tucker conditions for vibration analysis in a functionally graded porous beam using the R-program

Geetha, Narayanan Vivekanandam, Balasubramaniam Pappula, Bridjesh Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2024-03-29)

Functionally graded materials provide a flexible and individualized strategy for material design, allowing for optimization of properties and performance for particular purposes. The investigation considers the effects of ...
The effects of gradient index, aspect ratio, porosity, and boundary conditions on the buckling behavior of functionally graded porous beams: A k-out-of-n system reliability analysis

Chintalapudi, Ravikiran Kannaiyan, Geetha Pappula, Bridjesh Makgato, Seshibe (Elsevier, 2024-04-02)

Functionally graded materials are a class of multifunctional materials that exhibit spatial variation in composition and microstructure. This deliberate variation is designed to effectively manage and manipulate changes ...
Impact of infill density on morphology and mechanical properties of 3D printed ABS/CF-ABS composites using design of experiments

Turaka, Seshaiah Jagannati, Venumurali Pappula, Bridjesh Makgato, Seshibe (Cellpress, 2024-04-23)

Metal Extrusion (MEX) is a leading 3D printing technology for polymers, enabling intricate designs and personalized products in various applications. The current study evaluate how infill density affects the tensile, ...
Recent and Prospects of Synthesis and Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Water Treatment: A Review

Makgato, Seshibe S Motshekga, Sarah C Oyewo, Opeyemi A (Springer, 2024-05-08)

Wastewater treatment is designed to eradicate toxic pollutants emanating from the industrial effluent to the surface and underground water. The efficiency and limitations of most of the existing water treatment techniques ...
Monoclinic α-Bi2O3 nanorods by microwave-assisted synthesis: Photocatalytic and antioxidant properties

Mohamed, Marwa Ferjani, Hela Oyewo, Opeyemi Ogunjinmi, Oluwasayo Hamed, Seham Amairia, Chahra Makgato, Seshibe Onwudiwe, Damian (Elsevier, 2024-05-17)

Nanotechnology has emerged as a new route for addressing most environmental and medical challenges, hence this field of research continues to generate research interest. Herein, Bi₂O₃ was synthesized by a microwave- assisted ...
A Study on Physicochemical Characteristics of Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria Zizanioides) in Bioenergy Production

Sebola, Mmabyalwa R. Maqhiza, Charmain T. Sempunga, Baraka C. Makgato, Seshibe S. Bambo, Mokae F. (AIDIC, 2024-06-15)

The use of lignocellulose biomass is crucial in biofuel production, to enhance global energy security and avoid food shortages. Feedstock selection of this type of biomass depends on factors such as cellulose, hemicellulose, ...
Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste in Soweto, Johannesburg Municipality, South Africa: Implications for Sustainable Waste Management Practices

Makgato, Seshibe (AIDIC, 2024-06-15)

The generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) has been consistently increasing due to various factors, such as the improvement of living standards, urban migration for employment opportunities, and, most notably, rapid ...
Charge Redistribution in Nise₂/Mos₂ n–n Heterojunction Towards the Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin

Yusuf, Tunde L. Olatunde, Olalekan C. Masekela, Daniel Modibane, Kwena D. Onwudiwe, Damian C. Makgato, Seshibe (Wiley-VCH GmbH, 2024-07-25)

This study reports the photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) activity of a n–n heterojunction comprising MoS2 and NiSe2. The synthesis of the composite was achieved through a facile solvothermal method, yielding an exfoliated MoS2 ...

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