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Efficient Removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from Industrial Mine Water by a Hierarchical MoS2/SH-MWCNT Nanocomposite by Gusain, Rashi, Kumar, Neeraj, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Ray, Suprakas Sinha

“…In this study, we investigate the adsorption capability of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2)/thiol-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube (SH-MWCNT) nanocomposite…”
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Removal of naphthalene from simulated wastewater through adsorption-photodegradation by ZnO/Ag/GO nanocomposite by Mukwevho, Nthambeleni, Gusain, Rashi, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Kumar, Neeraj, Waanders, Frans, Ray, Suprakas Sinha

“…[Display omitted] In this study, a ZnO/Ag/GO nanocomposite was synthesised and used as photocatalyst for effective photodegradation of naphthalene from…”
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Eco Friendly Approach for Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activities of Milk Protein Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles by Pandey, Sadanand, De Klerk, Corli, Kim, Joonwoo, Kang, Misook, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis

“…Today, the overall occurrence of re-emerging and rising illnesses has been a serious load on economies as well as public health. Here, we describe a simple,…”
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Response of bacterial biosorbents to chemical treatment as influenced by cell membrane structure and impact on the adsorption behaviour of dyes by Simelane, Lwandle P., Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Njobeh, Patrick, Pandey, Sadanand

“…The impact of cell membrane structure and adsorption capacity of dyes due to chemical treatment on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria was studied. The…”
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Nanobiocomposite Polymer as a Filter Nanosponge for Wastewater Treatment by Taka, Anny Leudjo, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Mbianda, Xavier Yangkou, Klink, Michael, Naidoo, Eliazer Bobby

“…A multifunctional nanobiocomposite polymer was developed in this study through a cross-linking polymerization of cyclodextrin with phosphorylated multi-walled…”
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Recent development in antimicrobial activity of biopolymer-inorganic nanoparticle composites with water disinfection potential: a comprehensive review by Leudjo Taka, Anny, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Naidoo, Eliazer Bobby, Yangkou Mbianda, Xavier

“…Nowadays, water-borne diseases including hepatitis remain the critical health challenge due to the inadequate supply of potable and safe water for human…”
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Fe(III)–Chitosan Microbeads for Adsorptive Removal of Cr(VI) and Phosphate Ions by Swati A. Tandekar, Manoj A. Pande, Anita Shekhawat, Elvis Fosso-Kankeu, Sadanand Pandey, Ravin M. Jugade

“…Fe(III)–chitosan microbeads (Fe–CTB) were prepared using a chemical coprecipitation method. SEM–EDX, FTIR, XRD, TGA, BET, and pH pzc were performed for the…”
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Bismuth Molybdate Nanoplates Supported on Reduced Graphene Oxide: An Effective Nanocomposite for the Removal of Naphthalene via Adsorption–Photodegradation by Maswanganyi, Shelter, Gusain, Rashi, Kumar, Neeraj, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Waanders, Frans Boudewijn, Ray, Suprakas Sinha

“…Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are a class of persistent organic water pollutants that raise serious concerns owing to their carcinogenicity and other…”
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A pilot study on the removal of ammonia from aqueous solution using the integration of struvite synthesis and breakpoint chlorination by Muyahavho Mugwili, Frans Waanders, Vhahangwele Masindi, Elvis Fosso-Kankeu

“…Herein, a pilot study on the removal of ammonia from surface water using the integration of struvite precipitation and breakpoint chlorination is reported. A…”
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Chalcopyrite Leaching in Ferric Sulphate: The Effect of Fe3O4-CuFeS2 Galvanic Couple on the Cu Dissolution by Kolela J. Nyembwe, Elvis Fosso-Kankeu, Frans Waanders, Bhekie B. Mamba, Martin Mkandawire

“…Galvanic interactions present alternative strategies to achieve a more efficient Cu dissolution from CuFeS2. The present work studied the interaction between…”
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A Snapshot of the Influent and Effluent Bacterial Populations in a Wastewater Treatment Plant in the North-West Province, South Africa by Makuwa, Stenly, Green, Ezekiel, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Moroaswi, Victor, Tlou, Matsobane

“…Wastewater treatment plants receive influent wastewater that is contaminated with bacterial pathogens which may be released into the environment if the plant…”
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Formation of Phase Transition During the Dissolution of Silicate and Carbonate Chalcopyrite in Acidic Ferric Sulfate by Nyembwe, Kolela J., Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Waanders, Frans, Mkandawire, Martin, Mamba, Bhekie B.

“…In this investigation, two ore bodies (silicate and carbonate), carefully sized, containing chalcopyrite (CuFeS 2 ) were assessed for their Cu dissolution in…”
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Metal Speciation in the Rivers Around Potchefstroom Based on Seasonality by Manyatshe, Alusani, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, van der Berg, Divan, Lemmer, Nico, Waanders, Frans, Tutu, Hlanganani

“…About 44 surface water samples were collected in the wet and dry seasons around mining areas near the city of Potchefstroom in South Africa, and…”
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Iron-Speciation Control of Chalcopyrite Dissolution from a Carbonatite Derived Concentrate with Acidic Ferric Sulphate Media by Kolela J. Nyembwe, Elvis Fosso-Kankeu, Frans Waanders, Martin Mkandawire

“…The mechanisms involved in the dissolution of chalcopyrite from a carbonatite concentrate in a ferric sulphate solution at pH 1.0, 1.5 and 1.8, and…”
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Structural, compositional and mineralogical characterization of carbonatitic copper sulfide: Run of mine, concentrate and tailings by Nyembwe, Kolela J., Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Waanders, Frans, Nyembwe, Kasongo D.

“…The aim of this study was to determine the structural, compositional, and mineralogical composition of carbonatitic copper sulfide concentrator plant streams…”
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Descriptive data on trichloroethylene and Congo red dye adsorption from wastewater using bio nanosponge phosphorylated-carbon nanotube/nanoparticles polyurethane composite by Leudjo Taka, Anny, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Pillay, Kriveshni, Yangkou Mbianda, Xavier

“…The availability and quality of water resources is currently the primary concern in Southern Africa. The challenge is to improve or develop water treatment…”
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Performance of microbial community dominated by Bacillus spp. in acid mine drainage remediation systems: A focus on the high removal efficiency of SO42-, Al3+, Cd2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Pb2+, and Sr2 by Akinpelu, Enoch A., Ntwampe, Seteno K.O., Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Nchu, Felix, Angadam, Justine O.

“…A consortium of microbial community was used for the treatment of acid mine drainage wastewater laden with sulphate and heavy metals. The wastewater was…”
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Synthesis of eco-friendly ZnO-based heterophotocatalysts with enhanced properties under visible light in the degradation of organic pollutants by Batchamen Mougnol, Jean Bedel, Waanders, Frans, Ntwampe, Seteno Karabo Obed, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Al Alili, Ali Rashed

“…Heterogeneous photocatalysts have been widely used for the removal of various organic pollutants from wastewater. The main challenge so far resides in the…”
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Photodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Coal Tar into Mine Wastewaters and Sewage Wastewater on a Flat-Bed Photoreactor by Batchamen Mougnol, Jean Bedel, Waanders, Frans, Fosso-Kankeu, Elvis, Al Alili, Ali R.

“…Wastewater treatment has been widely focused on the undesirable pollutants derived from various activities such as coking, coal gasification, oil spills, and…”
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Simulated inhibitory effects of typical byproducts of biomass pretreatment process on the viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and bioethanol production yield by Elvis, Fosso Kankeu, Sanette, Marx, Anton, Meyer

“…The abundance of second generation feedstock reinforces the consideration of biofuel over fossil fuel, as bioethanol can be produced from lignocellulosic…”
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