Browsing Chemistry by Author "Taziwa, Raymond"
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Green synthesis of crystalline silica from sugarcane bagasse ash: Physico-chemical properties
Seroka, Ntalane S.; Taziwa, Raymond; Khotseng, Lindiwe (MDPI, 2022)Sugarcane bagasse South Africa is an agricultural waste that poses many environmental and human health problems. Sugarcane bagasse dumps attract many insects that harm the health of the population and cause many diseases. ... -
Nanostructured silicon derived from an agricultural residue bagasse ash via magnesiothermic reduction method
Seroka, Ntalane S.; Taziwa, Raymond; Khotseng, Lindiwe (MDPI, 2023)This study presents the magnesiothermic reduction of silica into silicon. This reduction process occurs at a lower reaction temperature than its carbothermal counterpart. Furthermore, silica was extracted from sugarcane ... -
A review of the green synthesis of zno nanoparticles utilising Southern African indigenous medicinal plants
Mutukwa, Dorcas; Taziwa, Raymond; Khotseng, Lindiwe Eudora (MDPI, 2022)Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs), such as zinc oxide (ZnO), have been researched extensively for applications in biotechnology, photovoltaics, photocatalysis, sensors, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals due to their unique ... -
Solar energy materials-evolution and niche applications: A literature review
Seroka, Ntalane S.; Taziwa, Raymond; Khotseng, Lindiwe (MDPI, 2022)The demand for energy has been a global concern over the years due to the ever increasing population which still generate electricity from non-renewable energy sources. Presently, energy produced worldwide is mostly from ...