Search Results - "Ndala, Zakhele"

Electrocatalytic activity of pristine and electrochemically activated SnSe2 nanoplates for the hydrogen evolution reaction by Ndala, Zakhele B., Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Nkabinde, Siyabonga, Kolokoto, Tshwarela, Gqoba, Siziwe, Linganiso, Cebisa, Moloto, Nosipho

“…•Colloidal synthesis and characterization of 2D SnSe2.•Intercalation of H+ ions in the interplanar spacing of SnSe2 using electrochemical…”
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Evaluating the Effect of Varying the Metal Precursor in the Colloidal Synthesis of MoSe2 Nanomaterials and Their Application as Electrodes in the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Ndala, Zakhele, Shumbula, Ndivhuwo, Nkabinde, Siyabonga, Kolokoto, Tshwarela, Nchoe, Obakeng, Shumbula, Poslet, Tetana, Zikhona N., Linganiso, Ella C., Gqoba, Siziwe S., Moloto, Nosipho

“…Herein we report on the use of different metal precursors in the synthesis of MoSe2 nanomaterials in order to control their morphology. The use of Mo(CO)6 as…”
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Evaluating the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of polydopamine capped silver and silver/polydopamine core-shell nanocomposites by Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Nkabinde, Siyabonga S., Ndala, Zakhele B., Mpelane, Siyasanga, Shumbula, Morgan P., Mdluli, Phumlani S., Njengele-Tetyana, Zikhona, Tetyana, Phumlani, Hlatshwayo, Thulani, Mlambo, Mbuso, Moloto, Nosipho

“…[Display omitted] Fabrication of bioactive nanomaterials with improved stability and low toxicity towards healthy mammalian cells have recently been a topic of…”
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Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of copper/polydopamine nanocomposites by Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Ndala, Zakhele B., Nkabinde, Siyabonga S., Nchoe, Obakeng, Macumele, Khanani, Mpelane, Siyasanga, Shumbula, Morgan P., Mdluli, Phumlane S., Sibuyi, Nicole R.S., Njengele-Tetyana, Zikhona, Tetyana, Phumlani, Mlambo, Mbuso, Moloto, Nosipho

“…[Display omitted] This work showcases the fabrication, characterization, antibacterial activity, and cytotoxicity of copper/polydopamine (Cu/PDA)…”
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Unraveling the effects of surface functionalization on the catalytic activity of ReSe2 nanostructures towards the hydrogen evolution reaction by Ndala, Zakhele B., Nkabinde, Siyabonga S., Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Makgae, Ofentse A., Kolokoto, Tshwarela, Ek, Martin, Gqoba, Siziwe S., Linganiso, Cebisa E., Mdluli, Phumlane S., Moloto, Nosipho

“…[Display omitted] •ReSe2 nanomaterials functionalised with oleylemine, oleic acid, and trioctylphosphine oxide.•Degree of surface passivation by the…”
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Experimental and theoretical studies of 1-alkanethiols SAMs of various chain-lengths on gold nanoparticles and their effect on SERS, stability and surface properties by Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Ndala, Zakhele B., Nkabinde, Siyabonga S., Kolokoto, Tshwarela, Shumbula, Poslet M., Mdluli, Phumlani S., Hlatshwayo, Thulani, Mlambo, Mbuso, Moloto, Nosipho

“…1-alkanethiol SAMs on AuNPs have shown great potential towards the development of new functional materials. This is mainly due to the formation of dense,…”
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Novel 2D-AuSe nanostructures as effective platinum replacement counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells by Mposa, Esmie, Sithole, Rudo K, Ndala, Zakhele, Ngubeni, Grace N, Mubiayi, Kalenga P, Shumbula, Poslet M, Machogo-Phao, Lerato F. E, Moloto, Nosipho

“…Studies to improve the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) include, but are not limited to, finding alternatives such as 2D layered materials as…”
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Dopamine capped silver/copper bimetallic elongated nanoparticles and their potential application in wound healing by Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Ndala, Zakhele B., Nkabinde, Siyabonga S., Mente, Pumza, Mpelane, Siyasanga, Shumbula, Morgan P., Mdluli, Phumlane S., Njengele-Tetyana, Zikhona, Tetyana, Phumlani, Moloto, Nosipho, Mlambo, Mbuso

“…This research introduces a simple method for synthesizing elongated bimetallic nanoparticles comprised of copper (Cu) and silver (Ag) using a co-reduction…”
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Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity and Cytotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticle Synthesized using Dopamine as a Reducing and Capping Agent by Shumbula, Ndivhuwo P., Ndala, Zakhele B., Nkabinde, Siyabonga S., Nchoe, Obakeng, Mpelane, Siyasanga, Shumbula, Poslet M., Muthwa, Sindisiwe F., Mdluli, Phumlani S., Mente, Pumza, Njengele‐Tetyana, Zikhona, Tetyana, Phumlani, Mlambo, Mbuso, Moloto, Nosipho

“…We present a study focused on the controlled fabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through colloidal synthesis, employing dopamine as a reducing and…”
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