• Reducion of a, B-alkynyl carbonyl compounds using SnCl2 and computational investigationof the reaction mechanism. 

  Ralepelle, Ursula (2023)

  The development of an efficient method for the reduction of α, β-alkynyl carbonyl compounds, is mostly important in organic synthesis, playing a crucial role in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, polymers, and ...
• Design and synthesis of quinoline-triazole schiff base metal complexes as potential anti-cancer agents 

  Mokoena, Terrinne Palesa (2023)

  The aim of the project was to synthesize quinoline-1,2,3-triazole Schiff base hybrids as promising anti-cancer agents. A laboratory prepared 2-Amino-3,5dibromoactophenone was subjected to Claisen-Schmidt aldol-condensation ...
• Synthesis of imidazopyridazine and pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives as potential inhibitors of Plasmodium kinases P14K and PKG 

  Mabatamela, Lebogang Frans (2023)

  Malaria is a disease that is caused by various Plasmodium species, with Plasmodium falciparum and vivax being the most prevalent. The disease is usually mostly severe in pregnant women and children under the age of five. ...
• Effect of nanosized phthalocyanine on the photovoltaic performance of titanium oxide/metal organic framework composite 

  Ramaripa, Phuti Suzan (2023)

  This thesis reports on the dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC), an unconventional opportunity for silicon solar cell owing to their flexibility, transparency and low cost. DSSC is one of the electrical production technology, ...
• Atomistic simulation studies of Li+, Na+ and Mg2+ inserted nano- architectured Ti02 for metal ion batteries 

  Rikhotso, Blessing Nkateko (2023)

  Since the rechargeable battery performance involving TiO2 anode strongly depends on its structural, transport and electrochemical properties, it is important to explore different TiO2 nanostructures in order to improve its ...
• Atomistic simulation studies of Li2MnO3 nanoarchitectures 

  Mogashoa, Tshidi (2023)

  High-energy lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are in high demand for the establishment of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles in the automotive sector. Considering that the cathode is the limiting factor, it is of significant ...
• Evolutionary algorithm simulation study of MnO2 nanoclusters 

  Masoga, Wesley Phala (2023)

  Transition metal-oxides have garnered significant attention due to their different allotropic polymorphs with unique structural and electronic properties necessary for the creation of new and improved rechargeable battery ...
• Ion imprinted polymer/metal-organic framework composites as efficient adsorbents for selective recognition and separation of selected platinum group metals from wastewater 

  Maponya, Thabiso Carol (2023)

  Platinum group metal (PGMs) are the most extracted non-renewable mineral resources in South African due to their high demand for various applications. During mineral processing some of these valuable metals are lost into ...
• Inhition of corrosion by glycerol stearate on selected metals 

  Pesha, Thabo (2023)

  Using “gravimetric analysis, potentiodynamic polarisation (PDP), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), an investigation into the corrosion prevention properties of the metals aluminium (Al), mild steel (MS), ...
• Removal of selected toxic elements by surface modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes from contaminated groundwater in Sekhukhune, Limpopo 

  Thobakgale, Ruth Dipuo (2022)

  Water contamination caused by toxic elements has serious human health and ecological implications. The increasing quantity of toxic elements in surface and groundwater is currently an area of greater concern, especially ...
• Preparation of poly (vinylindene fluoride-co-hexafluoriproylene) composite membranes for treatment of water hardness 

  Ramollo, Khaleke Veronicah (2022)

  Calcium and magnesium are two dominant species that contribute to water hardness. The aim of this study was to develop a poly (vinylidene fluoride-co hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) composite membrane for treatment of ...
• Design and synthesis of quinoxaline derivatives for medicinal application against breast cancer cells 

  Lekgau, Karabo (2021)

  Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the breast. Many studies revealed aromatase (CYP19A1) and cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) as possible therapeutic targets regarding breast cancer treatment, ...
• Metal oxides modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes based biosensor for determination of hypoxanthine 

  Thole, Dina. (2022)

  Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) reports that about 17.3% of deaths in the country are associated with heart-related diseases and this rate is expected to increase to 41% by the year 2030. This severe ...
• Characteristics and mineralisation of platinum-group elements (PGE) in the upper group 2 chromitite (UG2) and merensky reefs at the Buffelshoek farm , Two rivers platinum mine: implications for platinum-group elements recovery 

  Pheeha, Lesetja Charles. (2022)

  The Two Rivers Platinum Mine (TRP) located in the Eastern Bushveld Igneous Complex is currently exploiting platinum-group elements (PGE) in the Upper Group 2 chromitite (UG2) Reef at the Dwarsrivier Farm. TRP has ...
• The geology and geochemistry of the Glentig, Swaershoek and Alma Formations in the Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Makulana Mulalo Melton (2021)

  The Glentig, Alma and Swaershoek Formations were deposited after the emplacement of the Bushveld igneous complex (BIC). The sediments accumulated in what is termed as the proto-basin of the Waterberg Group. The Glentig ...
• Profiling of plant extracts (crotion gratissimus and leonotis leonurus) for their activity against mycobacterium tuberculosis and isolation and charecterisation of the active compounds 

  Maifo, Bochilo Pleasure (2021)

  Tuberculosis is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the world. The development of drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis such as Multidrug resistant (MDR) and Extensively drug resistant (XDR) strains ...
• Speciation of selenium in water and sediments from Mokolo and Blood Rivers, Limpopo Province 

  Matjena, Mmakoena Meldred (2021)

  Surface water from the rivers serves as a source of water for many purposes including drinking, irrigation and animal farming. The quality of surface water deteriorates due to human, animals and industrial waste. Amongst ...
• The geology and geochemistry of the Madzaringwe formation in the Vele colliery, Tuli coalfied, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Denge, Elelwani (University of Limpopo, 2021)

  The Madzaringwe Formation in the Tuli Basin, Limpopo Province of South Africa is one of the coal-bearing late Palaeozoic units of the Karoo Supergroup. The Madzaringwe Formation in the former Vele colliery (now referred ...
• Palladium-reduced graphene oxide/metal organic framework as an efficient electrode material for battery-type supercapacitor applications 

  Teffu, Daniel Malesela (2021)

  Recently, the use of electrochemical supercapacitors as energy storage devices has drawn great attention due to their high charge/discharge rate, long life span, high power and energy densities. However, the choice of ...
• Synchoronised physical, chemical and microbial analysis of wastewater from University of Limpopo food- court 

  Rapeta, Mokgadi Gladness (2021)

  The present research work deals with the study of some of the important physicochemical parameters of restaurant wastewater effluents collected from Mankweng business centre along the University of Limpopo road. Studies ...

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