Browsing Department of Chemistry by Author "Muya, Francis Ntumba"
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Hydrogel encapsulated biosensors for the detection of biologically significant vanadium and selenium
Muya, Francis Ntumba (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Vanadium and selenium salts are toxic in large amounts, but trace amounts are necessary for cellular function in many organisms. Exposure to high level of selenium has been linked to delays in early childhood development ... -
Hydrophilic Polysulfone-Hydrogel Membrane Material for Improved Nanofiltration in Wastewater Treatment
Muya, Francis Ntumba (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Over the last decade polysulfone membranes have been demonstrated to be one of the best membrane types in wastewater treatment, especially in ultrafiltration, owing to its mechanical robustness, structural and chemical ...