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Multi-scale modelling of the mechanical behaviour of a CoNiCrAlY bond coat alloy during small punch testing by Sithole, K., Taylor, C.L., Rouse, J.P., Hyde, C.J.

“…[Display omitted] •2D representative volume elements of CoNiCrAlY are generated and the effective Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio are validated with…”
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Barriers and facilitators to infection prevention and control in a neonatal unit in Zimbabwe – a theory-driven qualitative study to inform design of a behaviour change intervention by Herbeć, A., Chimhini, G., Rosenberg-Pacareu, J., Sithole, K., Rickli, F., Chimhuya, S., Manyau, S., Walker, A.S., Klein, N., Lorencatto, F., Fitzgerald, F.C.

“…Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is an increasing cause of neonatal morbidity/mortality in low-income settings. Hospital staff behaviours (e.g., hand hygiene)…”
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Simultaneous capping and substitution of nitrogen ions of Cu3N nanocrystals with sulfur ions using DDT as a co-surfactant to form chalcocite and digenite nanocrystals by Sithole, Rudo K., Kolokoto, Tshwarela, Machogo, Lerato F.E., Ngubeni, Grace N., Moloto, Makwena J., Van Wyk, Juanita, Moloto, Nosipho

“…Uncapped nanocrystalline cuprous nitride (Cu3N) decomposes spontaneously to CuO at room temperature due to the presence of water and oxygen in the atmosphere…”
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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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Probing the structure and functionalized surface of colloidal AuSe by Machogo, Lerato F.E., Sithole, Rudo K., Phao, Neo, Kolokoto, Tshwarela, Gqoba, Siziwe S., Mlambo, Mbuso, Moloto, Makwena J., Shumbula, Poslet M., Mdluli, Phumlane S., Moloto, Nosipho

“…•Novel colloidal synthesis of a less explored 2D material, AuSe nanobelts.•Corroborating the mixed oxidation of AuSe previously observed in the X-ray crystal…”
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Assessing the utility of topographic variables in predicting structural complexity of tree stands in a reforested urban landscape by Sithole, K., Odindi, J.O., Mutanga, O.

“…The transformation of natural landscapes into impervious built-up surfaces through urbanization is known to significantly interfere with the ecological…”
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One-step synthesis of Cu3N, Cu2S and Cu9S5 and photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange and methylene blue by Sithole, Rudo K., Machogo, Lerato F.E., Moloto, Makwena J., Gqoba, Siziwe S., Mubiayi, Kalenga P., Van Wyk, Juanita, Moloto, Nosipho

“…[Display omitted] •Novel one-step synthesis and characterization of three photocatalysts Cu3N, Cu2S and Cu9S5 nanoparticles.•XPS reveals interesting oxidation…”
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