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Phytochemical synthesis and antimicrobial application of gold nanoparticles from extract of Artemisia annua
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Metallic nanoparticles synthesized using chemical methods and physical methods are considered toxic to the environment due to the use of toxic solvents. The biological synthesis methods such as the use of plant extracts ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of metformin derivatives for anti-diabetes
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant public health crisis and is placed amongst the top ten leading causes of death worldwide. Metformin is the first-line drug used to treat T2DM, which is mainly attributed to ... -
Solid phase micro extraction: an alternative technique for the determination of volatile orgnanic compounds in groundwater
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Standard methods for sample preparation use toxic organic solvents and can be replaced by utilizing a new sample preparation and concentration technique. One such technique, compatible with capillary gas chromatography was ... -
Polyphenolic, tannin and chemical compositional changes in leaves of sub-tropical grasses and fynbos shrubs at elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations on plant polyphenolic concentration, tannin concentration and chemical composition were investigated in leaves of sub-tropical grass species and fynbos shrubs. The ... -
Carbon dot – polythionine nanocomposite sensor for the remediation of antibiotics in water
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Antibiotics are a necessary part of the world today where their main purpose is to counter bacteria and diseases. Antibiotics are used in many areas which include apiculture, domestic, livestock and medically. Since ... -
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 ... -
Scalable synthesis of innovative silicon/carbon nanocomposite for next generation lithium-ion battery anodes
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Silicon is the most promising lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode due to its ultra-high capacity (4200 mAh/g), which is 10 times greater than commercially available graphite anodes (372 mAh/g). Utilizing this large capacity ... -
Effluent water treatment utilising a combination of hydrodynamic shear and flotation technology for the specific application of wastewater from the oil and gas industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Water plays an important role in the petrochemical production and refining processes. The wastewaters released by these processes are often rich in petroleum pollutants, that requires significant treatment prior to ... -
Electroanalysis of sars-cov-2 specific igg and igm antibodies at microfluidic paper-based devices
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm. The infectious disease, SARS-CoV-2, was caused by a newly found virus of the corona family. With over 6 million deaths worldwide, it is evident that the SARS-CoV-2 virus ... -
Nanostructured materials for sustainable next generation organic solar cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Many researchers are conducting their studies that are centred on using solar energy to generate electricity due to the developing interest in solar energy. One of the most promising options to reduce the cost of ... -
Green synthesis of novel nanostructured silicon semiconductor thin film material from sugarcane bagasse ash for solar energy materials
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The sun is considered the most abundant source of renewable and clean energy. With silicon being the most common element used for the direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, solar cells have, over the ... -
Effect of synthetic methods on the characteristics and performance of IrO2 catalysts
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)For many years fossil fuel has been the primary source of energy worldwide though, the environment is negatively affected because of the high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with the use of fossil fuels. Hydrogen ... -
Supported catalysts for CO2 cycloaddition reactions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas (GHG) released into the environment due to increasing human activities. Cyclic carbonates on the other hand, are valuable compounds with several functions such as, polar ... -
Modification of nanostructured carbon based supports for direct methanol fuel cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Palladium (Pd) and Palladium-Ruthenium (Pd-Ru) nanoparticles supported by various carbon nanomaterials which include graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with their ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The Synthesis of Biaxial Naphthoquinones and an Initial Investigation regarding their Potential as anti- Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Apoptotic Agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Tuberculosis and cancer are amongst the most devastating diseases affecting the world today, especially Africa and other less developed countries. Both diseases have the ability to develop resistance against drugs being ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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