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Dehydrogenation of alkanes using sulfided metal catalysts
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Light olefins are some of the main raw materials for the petrochemical industry. With the rise in oil prices and increasing demand for olefins, there is an increasing interest in finding cheaper alternatives for processes ...
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 ...
Tellurium selenide-gadolinium tungsten oxide quantum dot material for supercapacitor
(University of Western Cape, 2022)
Renewable energy has become the main alternative solution to the “energy crisis” the world is faced with. A supercapacitor is one of the energy storage devices capable of storing and releasing energy at a higher rate ...
The nano-optimization of p- and e-type semiconductor films for efficient perovskite photovoltaics
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained a lot of attraction due to the multiple existing, inexpensive production methods, the flexibility of materials and structures that can be utilized, and the outstanding optoelectric ...
Identification, separation and quantification of persistent organic pollutants using capillary electrophoresis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Water quality deterioration and scarcity can be attributed to natural causes and anthropogenic activities which include climate change and an incessant industrialisation, yet with lack of functional and reliable wastewater ...
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, and cyclic voltammetry studies for salicylaldehyde schiff base ligands and their copper (ii) salicylaldimine compounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Schiff base compounds are a significant class of ligands in coordination chemistry which have
been applied widely as they are precise and versatile towards different metal salts. These
compounds could be commonly chelating ...
A comparative energy storage efficiency study of multiple cation doped LiMxMn2-xO4/MWCNT cathodes for advanced Li-ion batteries
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The current lithium-ion battery which is used in most technological applications is the LiCoO2
(LCO) battery. This battery offers a high theoretical capacity of 274 mAh.g-1. Scientists have
however deemed this battery ...
Synthesis of new biguanide derivatives as potential antidiabetic drugs
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The main purpose of this study was to synthesize biguanide compounds with potential as
antidiabetic drugs. All biguanide compounds possess antidiabetic properties by decreasing the
blood glucose level. Hence, we embarked ...
Evaluation of cucurbituril modified screen printed electrodes as efficient host guest agents for small metal cation detection
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Heavy metals are considered an essential micronutrient and of biological importance for humans and animals. When consumed in adequate amounts supports the body’s immune system by protecting against the effects of free ...
Nanostructured europium and palladium oxide substituted lithium manganese oxide [lieu(x)pdo(y)mno3] perovskite material for li ion battery cathode
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The 4th Industrial revolution which is to be mainly powered by cleaner energy technologies has necessitated the scientific community to develop new high-tech energy storage materials. Furthermore, 4IR is associated with ...