Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Sivakumar, D; Ray, SS; Obianom, P; Eggers, SK; Mhlabeni, TDate:Nov 2020In this study, the ability of an active film containing volatile bioactives in post-harvest disease control and preservation of quality in avocados is explored as a non-traditional treatment method. Antimicrobial transparent flexible trilayer ...Read more
Author:Lehutso, Raisibe F; Tancu, Yolanda; Maity, Arjun; Thwala, MelusiDate:Mar 2021Analytical limitations have constrained the determination of nanopollution character from real-world sources such as nano-enabled products (NEPs), thus hindering the development of environmental safety guidelines for engineered nanomaterials ...Read more
Author:Manyatshe, Alusani; Balogun, Mohammed O; Nkambule, TTI; Cele, Zamani ED; Msagati, TAMDate:Nov 2020Sugarcane bagasse is the major solid waste product of the sugarcane industry. As a plant-derived biomass, it is an attractive environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based materials. Being a non-food agriculture product, its use as ...Read more
Author:Sypu, VS; Kear, NH; Bhaumik, M; Raju, Kumar; Maity, ArjunDate:Mar 2021A hybrid nanostructure comprising NiFe2O4 nanorods and 2-naphthalene sulfonic acid (2-NSA) doped polyaniline nanotubes (NiFe2O4@PANI/NSA) has been explored as an efficient catalyst for the reduction of nitroaromatics in the aqueous medium. ...Read more
Author:Arunachellan, IC; Sypu, VS; Kera, NH; Pillay, K; Maity, ArjunDate:Aug 2021In the present work, raw waste material obtained from polluting dried tree fibres (raw TF) as a source of natural carbon was used for the removal of contaminating copper ions in water. Through two sequential steps of oxidation, carbonaceous ...Read more
Author:Cele, Zamani ED; Somboro, AM; Amoako, DG; Ndlandla, Lindokuhle F; Balogun, Mohammed ODate:Nov 2020Chitosan has become an established platform biopolymer with applications in biomedical engineering, nanomedicine, and the development of new materials with improved solubility, antimicrobial activity, and low toxicity. In this study, a series ...Read more
Author:Malibo, Pretrus M; Makgwane, Peter R; Baker, PGLDate:Jul 2021Herein we report on the catalytic activity of hetero-mixed TiO2-SnO2 nano-oxide catalyst for the selective liquidphase oxidation of furfural to maleic acid using H2O2 oxidant. The high surface area and strong interaction of the two oxides ...Read more
Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Kleyi, Phumelele E; De Beer, Marinda; Mudaly, PreenshaDate:Dec 2020Topical delivery of active ingredients is very challenging because of the complex structure and excellent barrier properties of human skin. Advances in nanotechnology resulted in nanomaterial based delivery systems to augment the skin absorption ...Read more
Author:Mavuso, MA; Makgwane, Peter R; Ray, Suprakash SDate:Nov 2020The effective Ce3+/Ce4+ redox and oxygen mobility of CeO2 induced by tunable nanostructure morphology has attracted a great interest in photocatalytic organic synthesis. Herein, we report on the microwave‐assisted synthesis of CeO2 with ...Read more
Author:Dube, A; Semete-Makokotlela, Boitumelo; Ramalapa, Bathabile E; Reynolds, J; Boury, FDate:Mar 2021The increasing prevalence of drug resistant pathogenic strains, including multi drug resistant TB along with the growing HIV and malaria resistance demand new routes of innovation for pharmaceutical drug discovery. Nanomedicine provides the ...Read more
Author:Mvango, Sindisiwe; Mthimkhulu, N; Fru, PA; Pilcher, LA; Balogun, Mohammed ODate:Nov 2020Betulinic acid (BA) is a naturally occurring plant pentacyclic triterpenoid with activity against cancer and infectious diseases like malaria and AIDS. Its pharmacological activity is limited by low aqueous solubility and bioavailability. ...Read more
Author:Mandiwana, Vusani; Kalombo, Lonji; Hayeshi, R; Zeevaart, JR; Ebenhan, TDate:Apr 2021It has been herein presented that a microemulsion, known to be an effective and safe drug delivery system following intravenous administration, can be loaded with traces of [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-617 without losing its properties or causing toxicity. ...Read more
Author:Okole, Blessed N; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Ndzotoyi, Phatheka, T; Phasha, Vivey MDate:Mar 2022Hair is considered an aspect of body appeal and its appearance is a gage of health in every culture. Natural hair products are becoming more in demand than synthetic products because they are considered safe and without severe side effects. ...Read more
Author:Bhaumik, M; Maity, Arjun; Brink, HGDate:Dec 2020Zero valent nickel nanoparticles (Ni0 NPs) have exhibited potential applicability in various fields including, chemical cells, fuel cells and catalysis. Alike zero valent iron NPs, Ni0 NPs and their composite nanostructures would have great ...Read more