Author:Nombona, N; Maduray, K; Antunes, E; Karsten, A; Nyokong, TDate:Feb 2012The efficiency of [2,9,17,23-tetrakis-(1,6-hexanedithiol)phthalocyaninato]zinc(II) as a photodynamic therapy (PDT) agent was investigated. This compound belongs to the second generation of photosensitizers currently tested for the cellular ...Read more
Author:Sebati, Ngwanamohuba W; Ray, Suprakas S; Moutloali, RichardDate:Jul 2019Herein, we report the synthesis of nanoporous polytriphenylamine polymers (PPTPA) by a simple one-step oxidative polymerization pathway and the materials were sulfonated with chlorosulfonic acid to introduce acidic sulfonic groups to the ...Read more
Author:Sebati, Ngwanamohuba W; Ray, Suprakas S; Moutloali, RDate:Jul 2019Herein, we report the synthesis of nanoporous polytriphenylamine polymers (PPTPA) by a simple one-step oxidative polymerization pathway and the materials were sulfonated with chlorosulfonic acid to introduce acidic sulfonic groups to the ...Read more
Author:Dziike, F; Franklyn, PJ; Durbach, SH; Maubane, M; Hlekelele, LeratoDate:Aug 2018Radially aligned nano-rutile (RANR) was synthesized using the hydrothermal technique. The RANR structure was formed by the radial aggregation of nanorods with an average width of 9 nm. The radii of RANR ranged between 1.2–1.6 µm. Au and Ni ...Read more
Author:Moodley, MK; Coville, NJ; Holloway, BC; Maaza, MDate:Jul 2006Single walled carbon nanotubes were synthesized by the laser vaporization of graphite composite targets in a tube furnace. Two pulsed Nd:Yag lasers operating at fundamental (1064 nm) and 2 nd harmonic (532 nm) were combined, focused and ...Read more
Author:Kanyane, LR; Popoola, API; Pityana, Sisa L; Tlotleng, MonnammeDate:Jan 2022The lives of many people around the world are impaired and shortened mostly by cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Despite the fact that medical interventions and surgical heart transplants may improve the lives of patients suffering from ...Read more
Author:Ameh, AE; Musyoka, Nicholas M; Fatoba, OO; Syrtsova, DA; Teplyakov, VV; Petrik, LFDate:Jan 2016Zeolite-NaA membranes were synthesized from an extract of fused South African fly ash on a porous titanium support by a secondary growth method. The influence of the synthesis molar regime on the formation of zeolite NaA membrane layer was ...Read more
Author:Jafta, CJ; Ozoemena, KI; Mathe, Mahlanyane K; Roos, WDDate:Aug 2012The electrochemistry and intercalation kinetics of nanostructured Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 (LMNC) and its aluminium-doped counterpart Li[Li0.2Mn0.52Ni0.13Co0.13Al0.02]O2 (LMNCA) are reported. FESEM and AFM images showed the LMNCA to be ...Read more
Author:Aderibigbe, AB; Mhlatika, Z; Nwamadi, M; Balogun, Mohammed O; Matshe, William MRDate:Feb 2019Malaria is an acute disease that is caused by the protozoanPlasmodiumparasites. Drug resistance is the majorproblem that is hindering the control of this disease. In order to overcome drug resistance to commonly usedantimalarials, nanocarriers ...Read more
Author:Aderibigbe, BA; Mhlwatika, Z; Nwamadi, M; Balogun, Mohammed O; Matshe, William MRDate:Apr 2019Malaria is an acute disease that is caused by the protozoan Plasmodium parasites. Drug resistance is the major problem that is hindering the control of this disease. In order to overcome drug resistance to commonly used antimalarials, ...Read more
Author:Mdlalose, L; Balogun, Mohammed O; Setshedi, K; Tukulula, M; Chimuka, L; Chetty, ADate:Apr 2017The contamination of the water supply with high levels of heavy metals from various human and industrial activities continues to present a major environmental problem. Heavy metals such as hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) are of particular concern ...Read more
Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Sikhwivhilu, LM; Hillie, TKDate:15 Apr 2010Nano-crystalline of tin oxide doped with varying wt% of Dy3+ was prepared using chemical coprecipitation method and characterised by various advanced techniques such as BET-surface area, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, ...Read more
Author:Aderibigbe, BA; Sadiku, ER; Ray, SS; Mbianda, XY; Fotsing, MC; Jayaramudu, J; Owonubi, SJDate:2015Polyamidoamine conjugates containing curcumin and bisphosphonate were synthesized via a one-pot aqueous phase Michael addition reaction. In the design of the conjugate, bisphosphonate formed an integral part of the polymer carrier backbone. ...Read more
Author:Aderibigbe, BA; Neuse, EW; Sadiku, ER; Shina Ray, S; Smith, PJDate:2014In this research, aminoquinoline compounds were synthesized, characterized and incorporated into water soluble polymers to form conjugates. The conjugates were characterized by X ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), ...Read more