Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Chemistry) by Author "Antunes, Edith"
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Carbon-carbon coupling reactions catalysed by palladium nanoparticles supported on the green alga Ulva armoricana
De Bruin, Franklin Quelain (University of Western Cape, 2018)The synthesis of nanomaterials, especially metallic nanoparticles, has attracted an enormous amount of interest over the past decade. They exhibit unique properties that allow the multiple applications in a variety of ... -
Green synthesis: the use of brown algae in the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles and applications in carbon – carbon bond formation reactions
Damon, Eldon Pierre (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Due to the negative impact on the environment and the associated biological risks on human and animal life, the need for eco-friendly synthetic protocols is critical. With the rapid advancement in nanotechnology, this ... -
Nanoparticles for use in imaging, catalysis and phthalocyanine synthesis
Samsodien, Mogammad Luqmaan (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Nanoscience and nanotechnology are known to be interdisciplinary, crossing and combining various fields and disciplines in pursuit of desirable outcomes. This has brought about applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology ... -
Polyacrylic acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone stabilised ternary nanoalloys of platinum group metals for the electrochemical production of hydrogen from ammonia
Molefe, Lerato Yvonne (University of the Western Cape, 2016)The electrochemical oxidation of ammonia has attracted much attention as an efficient green method for application in direct ammonia fuel cells (DAFCs) and the production of high purity hydrogen. However, the insufficient ...