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The effect of silica nanoparticles on the morphology, mechanical properties and thermal degradation kinetics of PMMA by Saladino, M.L., Motaung, T.E., Luyt, A.S., Spinella, A., Nasillo, G., Caponetti, E.

“…Silica–PMMA nanocomposites with different silica quantities were prepared by a melt compounding method. The effect of silica amount, in the range 1–5wt.%, on…”
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The effect of silica nanoparticles on the morphology, mechanical properties and thermal degradation kinetics of polycarbonate by Motaung, T.E., Saladino, M.L., Luyt, A.S., Chillura Martino, D.F.

“…Polycarbonate/silica nanocomposites with different silica quantities were prepared by a melt compounding method. The effect of silica amount, in the range 1–5…”
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Investigating the effects of varying sulfur concentration on ZnSxSe1-x (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) thin films prepared by photo-assisted chemical bath method by Hile, D.D., Swart, H.C., Motloung, S.V., Motaung, T.E., Ahemen, I., Jubu, P.R., Essien, K.E., Koao, L.F.

“…•ZnSxSe1-x (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) thin films were deposited on glass slide at 80 ℃ for 2 h.•Photo-assisted chemical bath technique was used for the deposition.•The…”
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Tuneable blue to orange phosphor from Sm3+ doped ZnAl2O4 nanomaterials by Khambule, S.P., Motloung, S.V., Motaung, T.E., Koao, L.F., Kroon, R.E., Malimabe, M.A.

“…•Nanopowders were synthesized by precipitation method.•Sm3+ doping of ZnAl2O4 induced defects at around 380, 401, 601, and 649 nm.•The emission color tuning…”
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The effect of acid content on the poly(furfuryl) alcohol/cellulose composites by Motaung, T.E., Gqokoma, Z., Linganiso, L.Z., Hato, M.J.

“…Cellulose/poly(furfuryl alcohol) (PFA) composites were prepared via in situ polymerization process using p‐toulene sulfonic acid as a catalyst. Cellulose was…”
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Effect of maleic anhydride grafting and the presence of oxidized wax on the thermal and mechanical behaviour of LDPE/silica nanocomposites by Motaung, T.E., Luyt, A.S.

“…This paper reports on the introduction of sol–gel prepared nano-silica into low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and maleic anhydride grafted LDPE (LDPE-g-MA), as…”
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Effects of varying Sm3+ concentration on the structure, morphology and photoluminescence properties of the BaAl2O4 /CaAl2O4/Ca4Al6O13/Ca3Al2O6:x% Sm3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.9) mixed phases using citrate sol-gel method by Bele, A., Mhlongo, M.R., Koao, L.F., Motaung, T.E., Malevu, T.D., Hlatshwayo, T.T., Mpelane, S., Mlambo, M., Motloung, S.V.

“…BaAl2O4/CaAl2O4/Ca4Al6O13/Ca3Al2O6:x% Sm3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.9) (hereafter called BCCC:x% Sm3+) nanophosphors were successfully prepared by citrate sol-gel method…”
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Influence of the modification, induced by zirconia nanoparticles, on the structure and properties of polycarbonate by Motaung, T.E., Saladino, M.L., Luyt, A.S., Martino, D. Chillura

“…[Display omitted] •Zirconia (nano)particles changed organization of PC chains at PC–ZrO2 interface.•The polymer chain immobilization became significant at 5%…”
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Analysis of Nd3+ concentration on the structure, morphology and photoluminescence of sol-gel Sr3ZnAl2O7 nanophosphor by Mhlongo, M.R., Koao, L.F., Motaung, T.E, Kroon, R.E., Motloung, S.V.

“…Neodymium activated strontium zinc aluminate (Sr3ZnAl2O7:x%Nd3+) nanophosphor was synthesized using the sol-gel technique whereby the Nd3+ concentration was…”
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Study of morphology, mechanical properties, and thermal degradation of polycarbonate-titania nanocomposites as function of titania crystalline phase and content by Motaung, T.E., Luyt, A.S., Saladino, M.L., Caponetti, E.

“…Titania nanoparticles were prepared using a sol–gel method and calcination at 200°C and 600°C to obtain anatase and rutile phases, respectively. The obtained…”
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Effect of mechanical treatment on properties of cellulose nanofibrils produced from bleached hardwood and softwood pulps by Lekha, P, Mtibe, A, Motaung, T.E, Andrew, J.E, Sitholè, B.B, Gibril, M

“…Bleached hardwood and softwood South African kraft pulps were passed through a commercially available micro grinder for varying number of passes and the…”
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Effect of alkali and acid treatment on thermal degradation kinetics of sugar cane bagasse by Motaung, T.E., Anandjiwala, R.D.

“…•FTIR results showed different functional groups on the surface of sugarcane bagasse due to different chemical treatments (NaOH and the H2SO4).•XRD results…”
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Fusarium head blight of wheat: Pathogenesis and control strategies by Dweba, C.C., Figlan, S., Shimelis, H.A., Motaung, T.E., Sydenham, S., Mwadzingeni, L., Tsilo, T.J.

“…Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the main fungal diseases of grain crops such as wheat, barley and maize. The FHB species complex produces mycotoxins that…”
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Characterization of the incorporated SiO2 co-doped with Sr2+ and Tb3+ phosphors into PLA polymer matrix by Moji, R.G., Motloung, S.V., Motaung, T.E., Koao, L.F.

“…•PLA/SiO2:Sr2+: Tb3+ composites were successfully synthesized by melt mixing and characterized.•TEM and XRD were used to determine the physical properties.•The…”
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Effects of varying Al moles on structure and luminescence properties of ZnAl O1.5+1:0.1 mol% Tb3+ nanophosphors prepared using citrate sol–gel method by Maphiri, V.M., Melato, L.T., Mhlongo, M.R., Hlatshwayo, T.T., Motaung, T.E., Koao, L.F., Motloung, S.V.

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Effects of terbium ions on the structural, morphological and optical properties of zinc selenide thin films prepared by photo-assisted chemical bath method by Hile, D.D., Swart, H.C., Motloung, S.V., Motaung, T.E., Ahemen, I., Koao, L.F.

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Structure and optical properties of Er3+ doped ZnSe nanoparticles by Miya, L.A., Koao, L.F., Motloung, S.V., Hile, D.D., Swart, H.C., Motaung, T.E.

“…ZnSe:x%Er3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.8) thin films were deposited on the glass substrates using a photo-assisted chemical bath deposition method. The X-ray diffraction…”
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Investigation on structural, morphological, and optical studies of multiphase titanium dioxide nanoparticles by Lekesi, L.P., Motaung, T.E., Motloung, S.V., Koao, L.F., Malevu, T.D.

“…•Multiphase titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized using the hydrothermal method.•Investigation on structural, morphological, and…”
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Effect of annealing time on copper selenide thin films prepared by chemical bath deposition by Phokojoe, R.A., Motloung, S.V., Motaung, T.E., Kebede, M.A., Swart, H.C., Koao, L.F.

“…Copper selenide (Cu2Se) thin films have been deposited on glass slide substrates using the chemical bath deposition technique at room temperature. The films…”
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The structural, morphological and optical studies on BaAl2O4/MgAl2O4/MgO:x% Gd3+ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1.1) mixed phases synthesized by sol-gel method by Bele, A., Mhlongo, M.R., Koao, L.F., Motaung, T.E., Kroon, R.E., Hlatshwayo, T.T., Motloung, S.V.

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