Browsing Conference Publications by Impact Area "BT Biorefinery"

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Biowaste biorefineries in South Africa: Current status, opportunities, and research and development needs

Author: Sekoa, Patrick T ; Chunilall, Viren ; Msele, K ; Buthelezi, L ; Johakimu, Jonas ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Zungu, M ; Moloantoa, K ; Maningi, N ; Habimana, O ; Swartbooi, Ashton M Date: Dec 2023 As one of the highest carbon-emitting nations, South Africa is working tirelessly to swiftly transition to sustainable technologies in order to strengthen its green economy initiatives. Amongst the technologies that are explored in the ... Read more
Cellulose nanocrystals and snail shell-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol bioplastic films: Additive concentration optimization and mechanical properties assessment

Author: Gbadeyan, Oluwatoyin J ; Fagbemi, Olajumoke D ; Jerome, Andrew E ; Adali, S ; Glen, B ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Jul 2022 This study focused on modeling and optimization of the concentration of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), snail shell nanoparticles (SSN), and glycerol for the development of bioplastic films. The response surface ... Read more
Nanofluids and their application in carbon fibre reinforced plastics: A review of properties, preparation, and usage

Author: Lawal, SA ; Medupin, RO ; Yoro, KO ; Okoro, UG ; Adedipe, O ; Abutu, J ; Tijani, JO ; Abdulkareem, AS ; Ukoba, K ; Sekoai, Patrick T Date: Aug 2023 Renewed call for the replacement of conventional materials with carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRPs) in many high-performance applications is responsible for the current wave of research on minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) strategy in ... Read more
A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage

Author: Sebogodi, Keolebogile R ; Johakimu, Jonas K ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Feb 2021 Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the repercussions that result from earth-moving activities around the sulfide-bearing mineral hosts. The detrimental effects associated with this AMD are driven by its characteristics, which include low pH ... Read more
Role of cellulose nanofibrils in improving the strength properties of paper: A review

Author: Jele, TB ; Lekha, Prabashni ; Sithole, Bishop B Date: Nov 2021 The pursuit for sustainability in the papermaking industry calls for the elimination or reduction of synthetic additives and the exploration of renewable and biodegradable alternatives. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), due to their inherent ... Read more
Systematic review of WAVE water treatment design software and related technologies

Author: Roopchund, R ; Andrew, Jerome E ; Sithole, Bruce B Date: Jan 2023 The water treatment industry needs customized solutions. Despite the advancement of water treatment technologies, proposed designs must pass pilot trials before industrial implementation. Technology piloting is costly and time-consuming. Water ... Read more

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