Browsing by Subject "Nanoparticles"
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Application of nanoparticles in biofuels: an overview
(Elsevier, 2019)Biofuels are fast advancing as alternative sources of renewable energy due to their non-polluting features and cost-competitiveness in comparison to fossil fuels. However, in order to fast-track their development, focus ... -
Bio flame retardant for Polylactic acid by combining phytic acid and lignin nanoparticles from lignosulphonate
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2024-04)Lignosulphonate nanoparticles/Phytic acid bio-flame retardant for PLA is a novel and environmentally friendly flame retardant that has the potential to revolutionize the fire safety industry. This research paper provides ... -
Biosynthesis and photocatalytic properties of SnO2 nanoparticles prepared using aqueous extract of cauliflower
(Springer, 2017)This work reports the biosynthesis of Sn(OH)2 using aqueous extract of fresh cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis), and the subsequent preparation of SnO2 nanoparticles at two different annealing temperatures ... -
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts and their application in water treatment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The field of nanoscience cuts across many areas of research and researchers continue to explore this interesting area, with the objective of developing materials or improving the properties of the existing ones. Nanomaterials ... -
The bipyridine adducts of N-phenyldithiocarbamato complexes of Zn(II) and Cd(II); synthesis, spectral, thermal decomposition studies and use as precursors for ZnS and CdS nanoparticles
(Elsevier, 2015)Bipyridine adducts of N-phenyldithiocarbamato complexes, [ML12L2] (M = Cd(II), Zn(II); L1 = N-phenyldithiocarbamate, L2 = 2,2′ bipyridine), have been synthesized and characterised. The decomposition of these complexes to ... -
Characterisation of airborne dust in South African underground and opencast coal mines : a pilot study
(2015)Dust is a well-known occupational hygiene challenge and has been throughout the years, especially in the coal mining industry. The hazards arising from coal dust will differ between geographical areas due to the unique ... -
Double diffusion effects on magnetohydrodynamic non-newtonian fluid nanoparticles
(American Scientific Publishers, 2017)In the present article, the double-diffusive natural convection of a micropolar nanofluid over a linearly stretching sheet is discussed. The flow equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations using similarity ... -
Eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs using Verbascum thapsus extract and its photocatalytic activity
(Elsevier, 2016)A facile eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Verbascum thapsus (V. thapsus) flower extract as reducing as well as stabilizing agent is reported. The morphology of the synthesized Ag-NPs was spherical ... -
Effects of protein binding on the biodistribution of PEGylated PLGA nanoparticles post oral administration
(Elsevier, 2012)The surface of nanoparticles is often functionalised with polymeric surfactants, in order to increase systemic circulation time. This has been investigated mainly for intravenously administered nanoparticles. This study ... -
Green synthesis of Ag/Ag2O nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of eupatorium odoratum andIts antimicrobial and mosquito larvicidal activities
(MDPI, 2017)The health challenges associated with pathogens and ectoparasites highlight the need for effective control approaches. Metal nanoparticles have been proposed as highly effective tools towards combatting different microbial ...
