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Investigation of the natural products composition from the seaweed ulva capensis
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
In modern society, diversity of marine macroalgae has become an inspiration for pharmaceutical companies and researchers because of their numerous health benefits, and a great deal of interest has developed towards the ...
Voltammetric determination of metformin and its derivatives using Cu modified polymer electrode.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Diabetes, a worldwide disease, is classified into two types, type 1 or insulin-dependent and type 2 or noninsulin-dependent. Based on reports published by the International Diabetes Federation, the total number of those ...
Synthesis, characterization, and molecular docking of novel 4-Aminoquinolines and Salicylaldimine complexes: evaluation as antimalarial and antitumor agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Malaria remains a major global health problem and to date, hundreds of thousands of people
die as a result of this disease every year. Malaria has been able to adapt and rebound despite
various efforts made to combat the ...
Determination of paracetamol at the electrochemically reduced graphene oxide-metal nanocomposite modified pencil graphite (ERGO-MC-PGE) electrode using adsorptive stripping differential pulse voltammetry
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
This project focuses on the development of simple, highly sensitive, accurate, and low cost electrochemical sensors based on the modification of pencil graphite electrodes by the electrochemical reduction of graphene ...
Synthesis of binary and ternary Pd-based Nanocatalysts for alcohol oxidation in alkaline media for fuel cell application
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
This study explores the use of UV-assisted reduction method to synthesise the catalysts, aiming at reducing synthesis time. The Pd and Au catalyst loading is kept at 5 wt% in order to reduce the cost associated with high ...
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. ...
Development of modified TiO2 nanostructures for photocatalysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
TiO2 has been broadly used as a standard photocatalyst due to its high stability, low cost, relatively low toxicity, and excellent photocatalytic performance in comparison to other semiconductor materials. However, the ...
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 ...