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Green and sustainable carboxymethyl cellulose-chitosan composite hydrogels: Effect of crosslinker on microstructure by Uyanga, Kindness A., Daoud, Walid A.

“…The toxicity level of conventional hydrogels is considerably high for most applications. To date, very few studies on hydrogels synthesized using only safe…”
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Carboxymethyl cellulose-chitosan composite hydrogel: Modelling and experimental study of the effect of composition on microstructure and swelling response by Uyanga, Kindness A., Daoud, Walid A.

“…Molecular recognition is essential for the advancement of functional supramolecular natural polymer-based hydrogels. First, a series of carboxymethyl cellulose…”
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Effect of zinc ion concentration on crosslinking of carboxymethyl cellulose sodium-fumaric acid composite hydrogel by Uyanga, Kindness A., Iamphaojeen, Yuwanda, Daoud, Walid A.

“…Anionic polysaccharides are known to react in unconventional patterns with di-valent metal ions to form 3D-structured hydrogels. However, little is known about…”
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Citric acid crosslinked natural bi-polymer-based composite hydrogels: Effect of polymer ratio and beta-cyclodextrin on hydrogel microstructure by Uyanga, Kindness A., Okpozo, Oghenefego P., Onyekwere, Okwuchi S., Daoud, Walid A.

“…Composite hydrogels based on natural polymers arouse interest as sustainable matrices for the delivery of bioactive materials. This study investigates the…”
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Stability and solubility relationships in AFm phases: Part I. Chloride, sulfate and hydroxide by Glasser, F.P., Kindness, A., Stronach, S.A.

“…Portland cements contain an AFm phase whose anion content is initially dominated by OH − (hydroxy) and SO 4 2− (sulfate); variants such as those based on C…”
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Peat formation in the context of the development of the Mkuze floodplain on the coastal plain of Maputaland, South Africa by Ellery, W.N., Grenfell, S.E., Grenfell, M.C., Humphries, M.S., Barnes, K., Dahlberg, A., Kindness, A.

“…This paper examines the geomorphological and sedimentological development of blocked-valley lakes in the Mkuze floodplain on the coastal plain of Maputaland,…”
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Application of hydrogeochemical modelling in simulating the transportation of elements in fly ash heap under different disposal systems in South Africa by Mbugua, J.M., Ngila, J.C., Kindness, A., Demlie, M.

“…•We modelled fly ash–rainwater and fly ash–brines interaction for 20years.•Long-term quality of leachate from ash heap was predicted and quantified.•Weathering…”
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Water chemistry and effect of evapotranspiration on chemical sedimentation on the Mkuze River floodplain, South Africa by Humphries, M.S., Kindness, A., Ellery, W.N., Hughes, J.C.

“…The Mkuze Wetland System, forming part of the iSimangaliso World Heritage Site, is South Africa’s largest freshwater wetland area and is known to act as a sink…”
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Seaweeds Along KwaZulu-Natal Coast of South Africa-4: Elemental Uptake by Edible Seaweed Caulerpa racemosa (Sea grapes) and the Arsenic Speciation by MISHEER, Natasha, KINDNESS, A., JONNALAGADDA, S. B.

“…The elemental uptake by edible seaweed Caulerpa racemosa (Sea grapes), a marine macroalgae (chlorophyta, green alga) grown richly along KwaZulu-Natal…”
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Seaweeds along KwaZulu-Natal Coast of South Africa-3: Elemental Uptake by Ulva lactuca (Sea Lettuce) by MISHEER, NATASHA, KINDNESS, A., JONNALAGADDA, S. B.

“…The elemental uptake by Ulva lactuca (Sea lettuce), a marine macro-algae (chlorophyta, green alga) grown richly along KwaZulu-Natal coastline. The total…”
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Heavy metal uptake by two edible Amaranthus herbs grown on soils contaminated with lead, mercury, cadmium, and nickel by Chunilall, V, Kindness, A, Jonnalagadda, S.B

“…The uptake of an element by a plant is primarily dependent on the plant species, its inherent controls, and the soil quality. Amaranthus hybridus (green herbs)…”
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Impact of carbon dioxide on the immobilization potential of cemented wastes: Chromium by Macias, A., Kindness, A., Glasser, F.P.

“…Portland cement and blended cements containing blast furnace slag afford both physical and chemical immobilization of chromium. Chromium occurs in aqueous…”
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Exploiting cellulose-based hydrogels for sustainable, intelligent wearables in pandemic preparedness and control by Uyanga, Kindness A., Li, Wanxin, Daoud, Walid A.

“…[Display omitted] •Overview of nine prominent emerging infectious diseases and inferences.•Analysis of cellulose-based hydrogels for infectious…”
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Production and characterization of organic solar cells by Uyanga, Kindness A.M, Okwu, Modestus Okechukwu, Adeoye, A.O, Ogbeide, S.E

“…Purpose The study aims to carry out the production of a bulk heterojunction organic solar cell in a laboratory scale using a blend of poly (3-hexylthiopene)…”
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Macro, minor and toxic elemental uptake and distribution in Hypoxis hemerocallidea, "the African Potato"-an edible medicinal plant by Jonnalagadda, S. B., Kindness, A., Kubayi, S., Cele, M. N.

“…The elemental uptake and distribution, in various parts of the admired herbal plant, Hypoxis hemerocallidea, the 'African potato' and its ability to accumulate…”
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Effect of coal mine soil contamination on the elemental uptake and distribution in two edible Amaranthus species, Amaranthus dubius and Amaranthus hybridus by Jonnalagadda, S.B., Kindness, A., Chunilall, V.

“…The impact of coal mine dump contaminated soil on the elemental uptake by two edible plants, namely, Amaranthus dubius (red herbs) and Amaranthus hybridus…”
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Heavy metal uptake by spinach leaves grown on contaminated soils with lead, mercury, cadmium, and nickel by Chunilall, V, Kindness, A, Jonnalagadda, S.B

“…Spinach plants were grown in soil pots contaminated with increasing mixtures of lead, mercury, cadmium, and nickel salts. Plants in the control soil were grown…”
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Elemental uptake by seaweed, Plocamium corallorhirza along the KwaZulu-Natal coast of Indian Ocean, South Africa by Misheer, N, Kindness, A, Jonnalagadda, S.B

“…This study reports the elemental uptake by Plocamium corallorhiza, a Rhodophyta class of coralline alga grown richly along KwaZulu-Natal coastline. The uptake…”
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Effect of acetic acid concentration on optical properties of lead acetate based methylammonium lead iodide perovskite thin film by Uyanga, Kindness A., Ezike, Sabastine C., Onyedika, Amadi T., Kareem, Abdulazeez B., Chiroma, Timothy M.

“…High absorption of perovskite thin films is crucial for efficient metal halide perovskite solar cells. In this study, methylammonium lead iodide (CH3NH3PbI3)…”
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Impact of Coal Mine Dump Contaminated Soils on Elemental Uptake by Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) by CHUNILALL, VIREN, KINDNESS, ANDREW, JONNALAGADDA, SREEKANTH B.

“…The elemental uptake and the growth response of Spinacia oleracea (spinach) to the soil contaminated with the South African bituminous coal mine dump soil,…”
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