• Multi-scale modelling of pristine and transition metal doped spinel LiMn2o4 cathode materials 

  Hlungwani, Donald (2024)

  Lithium-manganese-oxide with a spinel structure has attracted enormous attention as a future cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. LiMn2O4 is affordable due to the abundance of manganese in South Africa (80% of the ...
• Processing of mining waste containing phosphogypsm and sodium sulphate for recovery of calcium carbonate ,sodium carbonate and rare earth metals 

  Mokgohloa, Conny Putsane (2024)

  Waste gypsum from the fertilizer industry, sodium sulphate and magnesium sulphate rich brines from the mining industry and power stations can be utilized for the recovery of valuable products, as an alternative to stockpiling ...
• Surface study of doped and coated Li-rich Mnbased cathode materials and their interactions with the electrolyte content 

  Ramogayana, Brian (2024)

  Since its introduction, lithium manganese-based lithium-ion batteries have advanced in terms of safety, capacity, power, cycle stability, and energy density. These have been attributed to the use of innovative and customised ...
• Density functional tight-binding study of li-intercalation in B-MnO2 for lithium-ion batteries 

  Ngobeni, Percy (2022)

  The derivation of β-MnO2 potentials was carried out using self-consistent density functional tight-binding (SSC-DFTB) parameterization within Material Studio®. For exchange-correlation functional, the generalized gradient ...
• Development of low temperature gas sensing for detection of volatile organic compounds and methane derived from CeO2-TiO2 hetrostructure 

  Mabunda, Lanneth (2023)

  Methane (CH4) is a foremost hazardous gas in coal mines because of its explosive behavior. At concentrations of 30 000 to 50 000 ppm, CH4 can result in an explosion. Though the current commercial obtainable noble metal/Al2O3 ...
• Used diaper disposal practices by mothers serviced by Rosenkrantz Clinic in Ga-Matlala, Limpopo Province 

  Lamola, Ramokone Sarah (2023)

  The promotion of clean environment by the public has a positive impact in the reduction of waste in communities. Disposable diapers are part of solid waste that has its own management challenges as their consumption is ...
• Computational modelling studies of Fe-Co-M (M=Pd,V,Ti,Cr) magnetic alloys 

  Ledwaba, Tebogo Martina (2022)

  FeCo alloys are considered attractive soft materials due to their superior properties, particularly their high saturation magnetization and mechanical strength. These systems are important in applications such as aerospace ...
• Computer simulations of Li-Mn-O layered-spinel composite nanoarchitectures 

  Hlungwani, Donald (2020)

  Layered-spinel composite electrodes are among the promising cathode materials for advancing lithium-ion batteries due to the reported synergistic effect, which contributes to improvement of their electrochemical performance. ...
• Synthesis of imidazo [1,2-a] pyridine and pyrazolo [1,5-a] pyridine derivatives as potential kinase inhibitors (PvPI4K and PfPKG) of plasmodiumfalciparum parasite 

  Segodi, R. S. (2024)

  5-Amino-3-iodopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine was prepared via the iodination of commercially available 5-aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine in the presence of N-iodosuccinimide (NIS) in methanol. Palladium catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura ...
• Multi-scale modelling of O2 and O3-type materials for utilization as core-shell materials 

  Makhubela, Precious Gugu (2024)

  The automotive industry is currently prioritizing the development of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles due to the energy crisis and environmental concerns. These batteries rely on breakthroughs in cathode materials ...
• Computational modelling study on the stability of Li1.2Mn0.8O2 cathode material 

  Mikosi, Vusani (2024)

  Lithium-ion batteries are significant rechargeable power sources for use in various electronic devices and electric vehicles due to their high specific energy and high energy density. The cathode material of lithium-ion ...
• First principles studies of MCO3 (M: Ca, Mn, Fe,Co, Ni) precursor materials for Li-ion battries 

  Morukuladi, Mogahabo Tebogo (2020)

  The need for improved, reliable and efficient energy storage devices such as lithium-ion rechargeable batteries have increased, in particular the cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. The currently used cathode material ...
• Design, synthesis and molecular modelling studies of ARYL substituted 2-(4-(Sulfonyl)Styryl) quinazolin-4(3h)-one as potential anticancer agents 

  Mokganya, Khomotso Jamie (2024)

  In this study, we aimed to synthesize styryl-dihydroquinazolinone derivatives for biological evaluation against cancer. The target compounds were achieved through Iodination of 2- aminobenzamide to yield 5-iodo-2-aminobenzamide ...
• Computational modelling study on phase stability of Li2MnO3 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries 

  Mphahlele, Mamonamane Gratitude (2023)

  Li2MnO3 has been identified as a promising cathode material for secondary lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, nontoxicity and low cost. However, its application is hindered by structural transformations ...
• Reducion of a, B-alkynyl carbonyl compounds using SnCl2 and computational investigationof the reaction mechanism. 

  Ralepelle, Ursula (2023)

  The development of an efficient method for the reduction of α, β-alkynyl carbonyl compounds, is mostly important in organic synthesis, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, polymers, and ...
• Design and synthesis of quinoline-triazole schiff base metal complexes as potential anti-cancer agents 

  Mokoena, Terrinne Palesa (2023)

  The aim of the project was to synthesize quinoline-1,2,3-triazole Schiff base hybrids as promising anti-cancer agents. A laboratory prepared 2-Amino-3,5dibromoactophenone was subjected to Claisen-Schmidt aldol-condensation ...
• Efficient design towards highly selective low/self-powered gas sensor 

  Mamabolo, Mashaole Stuart (2023)

  The daily population activities linked to the emission of various hazardous gases that can be toxic, explosive, and flammable such as CO, H2S, SO2, NOx, CO2, and volatile organic compounds have a negative impact on human ...
• Development of machine learning models for predicting properties of sodium-ion battery materials 

  Monareng, Keletso Mabel (2023)

  In this work, machine learning regression techniques are applied to a large amount of data from Materials Project Database, to develop machine learning models capable of accurately predicting the properties of sodium-ion ...
• Synthesis of imidazopyridazine and pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives as potential inhibitors of Plasmodium kinases P14K and PKG 

  Mabatamela, Lebogang Frans (2023)

  Malaria is a disease that is caused by various Plasmodium species, with Plasmodium falciparum and vivax being the most prevalent. The disease is usually mostly severe in pregnant women and children under the age of five. ...
• Enhenced gas sensing perfomance induced by CuO-ZnO heterostructure towards NO2 gas 

  Maebana, Lekgolo Malesela (2023)

  The selective detection of gaseous benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) is challenging due to their similar molecular structures. In addition, BTEX vapours are extremely hazardous and carcinogenic. Thus, ...

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