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Platinum based catalysts for the cathode of proton exchange membrane fuel cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is carried out in the cathode of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and it is known for its sluggish kinetics and the existence of two-pathway mechanism, related with the production ...
Nanoparticles for use in imaging, catalysis and phthalocyanine synthesis
(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 ...
Synthesis and characterization of binary Palladium based electrocatalysts towards alcohol oxidation for fuel cell application
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The anode catalyst is one of the important parts of the direct alcohol fuel cell (DAFC); it is
responsible for the alcohol oxidation reaction (AOR) takes place at the anode side. Pd has
been reported to have good alcohol ...
Carbon-carbon coupling reactions catalysed by palladium nanoparticles supported on the green alga Ulva armoricana
(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 ...
Construction of an enzyme-free electrochemical sensor based on Ag-Fe2O3/POM/RGO novel nanocomposite for hydrogen peroxide detection
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The motivation to determine H2O2 lies in the fact that this chemical species plays a crucial role in diverse fields of practise such as cosmetic, food, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, clinical and environmental protection ...
The synthesis and characterization of mixed-organic-cations tin halide perovskites for enhanced photovoltaic cell application
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In this research, novel hybrid perovskite materials were synthesized, characterized and applied in photovoltaic cells (PVCs) to enhance the performance of PVCs. Mixed-organic-cations tin halide perovskites (MOCTPs) were ...
Determination of Thallium and Indium with an Electrochemically-reduced Graphene Oxide-Carbon Paste Electrode by Anodic Stripping Voltammetry
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In this study, graphene oxide was synthesized by oxidizing graphite using the modified
Hummer's method. The graphene oxide was characterized by Raman Spectroscopy, Fourier
Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, High Resolution ...
L-Cysteine-Capped Indium Telluriselenide Quantum Dot Aptasensor for Interferon-Gamma TB Biomarker
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major infectious diseases that affect the health of people all
over the world. South Africa is one of the countries that account for most of the TB cases; it
is the leading cause of death ...
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 ...
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 ...