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Chromium and Titanium based Stannum Nanocomposites materials as electron acceptors for next generation bulk Heterojunction photovoltaic cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Renewable energy has become the centrepiece of research in resolving the energy
crisis. One of the forms of renewable energy is solar energy. This form of energy is
costly to develop. Organic molecules are promising materials ...
Nano silver-iron-reduced graphene oxide modified titanium dioxide photocatalyst for the remediation of organic dye in water systems
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Drinking water with high concentrations of inorganic and organic contaminants can cause
adverse health defects. Specifically methyl orange dye is an organic water contaminant that has
been known (along with others like ...
Factors influencing fuel cell life and a method of assessment for state of health
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) converts chemical energy from the electrochemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen into electrical while emitting heat, oxygen depleted air (ODA) and water as by-products. The ...
Photoluminescent Responses of Polypropylenethiophenoimine-Co-Pedot/ Polystyrenesulfonic Acid and Zinc Selenide Quantum Dot Composite Materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Research in renewable energy has gained momentum and become a centre of attention as a
possible alternative solution to the energy catastrophe. This is attained by the use of solar
energy as an alternative clean energy ...
Molecularly imprinted polymers for detection of volatile organics associated with fuel combustion
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are known for their toxic effects
which may lead to the cause of degenerative diseases in both humans and animals. PAHs are
widespread in the environment, and may ...
Charge Transfer and Capacitive Properties of Polyaniline/ Polyamide Thin Films
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Blending polymers together offers researchers the ability to create novel materials that
have a combination of desired properties of the individual polymers for a variety of
functions as well as improving specific properties. ...
Dendritic poly(3-hexylthiophene) star copolymer systems for next generation bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaic cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The continuous increase in energy consumption and decrease in fossil fuels reserves are a primary concern worldwide; especially for South Africa. Therefore, there is an urgent need for alternative energy resources that ...
Synthesis, characterization, and study mode of coordination of N,N’- and N,O - (arene)ruthenium II complexes co-ligated by isoniazid: Preparation for antimicrobial studies
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This thesis reports on the syntheses of complexes of (arene) ruthenium (II) isoniazid Schiff base
ligands for antimicrobial studies. Isoniazid Schiff base ligands; isonicotinyl acid (2-hydroxy-5-
methyl-benzilidene)-hydrazide ...
Synthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles embedded on various polymers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
During the course of this study iron oxide nanoparticles, which have been researched for drug-targeted delivery, were synthesised via the co-precipitation method and characterised using various methods. This study focused ...
Functionalisation of electrospun nanofibre for lanthanide ion adsorption from aqueous solution
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Rare earth elements (REEs) have widespread use and importance for industrial
applications due to their metallurgical, optical and electronic properties. Several
typical hydrometallurgical techniques such as adsorption, ...