• Inhition of corrosion by glycerol stearate on selected metals 

  Pesha, Thabo (2023)

  Using “gravimetric analysis, potentiodynamic polarisation (PDP), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), an investigation into the corrosion prevention properties of the metals aluminium (Al), mild steel (MS), ...
• Removal of selected toxic elements by surface modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes from contaminated groundwater in Sekhukhune, Limpopo 

  Thobakgale, Ruth Dipuo (2022)

  Water contamination caused by toxic elements has serious human health and ecological implications. The increasing quantity of toxic elements in surface and groundwater is currently an area of greater concern, especially ...
• Preparation of poly (vinylindene fluoride-co-hexafluoriproylene) composite membranes for treatment of water hardness 

  Ramollo, Khaleke Veronicah (2022)

  Calcium and magnesium are two dominant species that contribute to water hardness. The aim of this study was to develop a poly (vinylidene fluoride-co hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) composite membrane for treatment of ...
• Design and synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives for medicinal application against breast cancer cells 

  Lekgau, Karabo (2021)

  Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the breast. Many studies revealed aromatase (CYP19A1) and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) as possible therapeutic targets regarding breast cancer treatment, ...
• Metal oxides modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes based biosensor for determination of hypoxanthine 

  Thole, Dina. (2022)

  Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) reports that about 17.3% of deaths in the country are associated with heart-related diseases and this rate is expected to increase to 41% by the year 2030. This severe ...
• Characteristics and mineralisation of platinum-group elements (PGE) in the upper group 2 chromitite (UG2) and merensky reefs at the Buffelshoek farm , Two rivers platinum mine: implications for platinum-group elements recovery 

  Pheeha, Lesetja Charles. (2022)

  The Two Rivers Platinum Mine (TRP) located in the Eastern Bushveld Igneous Complex is currently exploiting platinum-group elements (PGE) in the Upper Group 2 chromitite (UG2) Reef at the Dwarsrivier Farm. TRP has ...
• The geology and geochemistry of the Glentig, Swaershoek and Alma Formations in the Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Makulana Mulalo Melton (2021)

  The Glentig, Alma and Swaershoek Formations were deposited after the emplacement of the Bushveld igneous complex (BIC). The sediments accumulated in what is termed as the proto-basin of the Waterberg Group. The Glentig ...
• Profiling of plant extracts (crotion gratissimus and leonotis leonurus) for their activity against mycobacterium tuberculosis and isolation and charecterisation of the active compounds 

  Maifo, Bochilo Pleasure (2021)

  Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the world. The development of drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis such as Multidrug resistant (MDR) and Extensively drug resistant (XDR) strains ...
• Speciation of selenium in water and sediments from Mokolo and Blood Rivers, Limpopo Province 

  Matjena, Mmakoena Meldred (2021)

  Surface water from the rivers serves as a source of water for many purposes including drinking, irrigation and animal farming. The quality of surface water deteriorates due to human, animals and industrial waste. Amongst ...
• The geology and geochemistry of the Madzaringwe formation in the Vele colliery, Tuli coalfied, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Denge, Elelwani (University of Limpopo, 2021)

  The Madzaringwe Formation in the Tuli Basin, Limpopo Province of South Africa is one of the coal-bearing late Palaeozoic units of the Karoo Supergroup. The Madzaringwe Formation in the former Vele colliery (now referred ...
• Palladium-reduced graphene oxide/metal organic framework as an efficient electrode material for battery-type supercapacitor applications 

  Teffu, Daniel Malesela (2021)

  Recently, the use of electrochemical supercapacitors as energy storage devices has drawn great attention due to their high charge/discharge rate, long life span, high power and energy densities. However, the choice of ...
• Synchoronised physical, chemical and microbial analysis of wastewater from University of Limpopo food- court 

  Rapeta, Mokgadi Gladness (2021)

  The present research work deals with the study of some of the important physicochemical parameters of restaurant wastewater effluents collected from Mankweng business centre along the University of Limpopo road. Studies ...
• Removal of dyes and bacteria from wastewater using green synthesised metal decorated carbon based materials 

  Ngoepe, Nkgaetsi Marius (2021)

  Water pollution associated with dyes and bacteria has become a concern to researchers due to lack of quality sanitation. South Africa falls amongst the water scarce countries. Thus, it is important to develop materials ...
• Computer simulation studies of titanium surface etching with hf, hci and hbr acids 

  Tshwane, David Magolego (2021)

  Titanium metal and its alloy components find extensive applications in various industries such as aerospace, medicine and automotive due to its light weight-strength ratio. More importantly, titanium-based components with ...
• Design and synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives for medicinal application against breast cancer cells 

  Lekgau, Karabo (2021)

  Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the breast. Many studies revealed aromatase (CYP19A1) and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) as possible therapeutic targets regarding breast cancer treatment, ...
• Synthesis of quinoxaline compounds and their medicinal properties against mycobacterium tuberculosis 

  Raphoko, Lerato Augustinah (2019)

  In an attempt to synthesise quinoxaline-ferrocene compounds with antimycobacterial activity; a series of quinoxaline alkynyl derivatives were successfully synthesised from 3- (quinoxalin-3-yl)prop-2-yn-1-ol 86A and ...
• Modified biopolymers for removal of organics dyes from aqueous solution 

  Malatji, Nompumelelo (2020)

  An extensive search for a highly efficient, reusable, and non-toxic adsorbent materials for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater continues to be of great importance to the world. Activated carbon is the most ...
• Preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide over cobalt and palladium based catalysts supported on various metal oxides 

  Mhlaba, Reineck (2020)

  The interest on the use of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells for vehicle application has increase due to its efficiency, high power density and rapid start up. The on-board reforming process is used to generate ...
• Isolation and characterisation of antifungal compounds from medicinal plants that are active against selected fusarium species 

  Seepe, Hlabana Alfred (2021)

  Fusarium species are among pathogenic organisms responsible for massive yield and quality losses in crop production. They cause crop diseases in the field and during storage, and some species are capable of producing ...
• Synthesis and biological activity of schiff based and ruthenium P-Cymene complexes containing ethynylpyridine bridged to quinazoline derivatives 

  Dilebo, Kabelo Bramley (2019)

  Imidazolyl-ethanamine Schiff base ligands of the N^N type were prepared by condensation reaction of histamine dihydrochloride with para-substituted aldehyde derivatives to yield: (E)-N-benzylidene-2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethanamine ...

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