Advanced Nanomaterials: Fabrication and Application
Doping of Nanomaterials
Production of Diverse (Nano)Membranes
Wastewater Treatment
Desalination Techniques
Materials Science
Water Science
Nanotechnology
Membrane Technology
N Kunjuzwa, LN Nthunya, EN Nxumalo, SD Mhlanga, The use of nanomaterials in the synthesis of nanofiber membranes and their application in water treatment (In book: Advanced nanomaterials for membrane synthesis and its applications), 101-125, 2019, Elsevier, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814503-6.00005-7
SA Zikalala, AT Kuvarega, BB Mamba, SD Mhlanga, EN Nxumalo, The effect of synthetic routes on the physicochemical properties and optical response of N-doped titania–oxidized carbon nanotube nanohybrids, Materials Today Chemistry 10, 1-18, 2018
NN Gumbi, M Hu, BB Mamba, J Li, EN Nxumalo, Macrovoid-free PES/SPSf/O-MWCNT ultrafiltration membranes with improved mechanical strength, antifouling and antibacterial properties, Journal of Membrane Science 566, 288-300, 2018
K Yokwana, AT Kuvarega, SD Mhlanga, EN Nxumalo, Mechanistic aspects for the removal of Congo red dye from aqueous media through adsorption over N-doped graphene oxide nanoadsorbents prepared from graphite flakes and powders, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2018
K Yokwana, SC Ray, M Khenfouch, AT Kuvarega, BB Mamba, SD Mhlanga, EN Nxumalo, Facile Synthesis of Nitrogen Doped Graphene Oxide from Graphite Flakes and Powders: A Comparison of Their Surface Chemistry, Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology 18 (8), 5470-5484, 2018
BR Vilakati, V Sivasankar, EN Nxumalo, BB Mamba, K Omine, TAM Msagati, Fluoride removal studies using virgin and Ti (IV)-modified Musa paradisiaca (plantain pseudo-stem) carbons Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14, 2018
LN Nthunya, ML Masheane, SP Malinga, EN Nxumalo, SD Mhlanga, Electrospun chitosan-based nanofibres for removal of phenols from drinking water, Water SA 44 (3), 377-386, 2018
ML Masheane, LN Nthunya, SP Malinga, EN Nxumalo, BB Mamba, SD Mhlanga, Synthesis of Fe-Ag/f-MWCNT/PES nanostructured-hybrid membranes for removal of Cr (VI) from water, Separation and Purification Technology 184, 79-87, 2017
Board Member and Directors of External Relations of the African Membrane Society
Board Member and President of the South African Nanotechnology Initiative
Best Paper Award - The International Conference in Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology (India)
Best Paper Award - The Advances and Applications in Carbon Related Nanomaterials (Spain)
Professional Member of the American Chemical Society
Professional Member of the Water Institute of Southern Africa
Professional Member of the South African Chemical Institute
Guest Editor of the Journal of Membrane Science and Research
Recognised reviewer of many international and peer-reviewed journals in the fields of materials sciences, nanotechnology and membrane technology
Project Leader of the Community Engagement Project at UNISA (Nanotechnology for Water Sustainability for Rural Mpumalanga (South Africa)
Chair of the 2nd African Membrane Society International Congress
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Diverse membranes (UF, NF, RO) and mixed matrix membranes i.e. embedded with nanocatalysts, strong nanomaterials and other functional nanoadditives for drinking, sea water and wastewater purification
Fabrication and modification strategies for polymer, ceramic, ceramic-polymer and hollow fibre membranes using a wide range of nanomaterials
Fabrication, advanced characterization and transport properties of carbon nanomembranes
Carbon nanofibers for use in industrial wastewater treatment including textile and oily wastewater.
Heteroatomic-doped nanostructures and doped-shaped carbon nanomaterials: fabrication, advanced characterization and use in water and energy applications
