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Motshekga, SC, Pillai, SK, Ray, SS, Jalama, K, Krause, RWM,
Tin oxide (SnO2) - decorated carbon nanotube (CNT) heterostructures were synthesized by microwave assisted wet impregnation method. CNTs of three different aspect ratios were compared. The hybrid samp...
complete descriptionhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781118095362.ch14/summary
Wepener, I,
This presentation focuses on the manufacturing of the electrospun scaffold and the in vitro testing of this scaffold by making use of human cells. This scaffold is a possible candidate for repair and ...
complete descriptionhttp://www.conference2012.csir.co.za/sites/default/files/I%20Wepener_FINAL.pdf
Anandjiwala, R,
Over the past few years, the CSIR has made a significant investment into fibres and biocomposite research and infrastructure at its Port Elizabeth campus. The Department of Science and Technology (DST...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/6223
Benadie, Y, Deysel, M, Siko, DGR, Roberts, VV, Van Wyngaardt, S, Thanyani, ST, Sekanka, G, Ten Bokum...
Mycolic acids (MAs) are a major component of the cell walls of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related organisms. These alpha-alkyl beta-hydroxy long fatty acids have been the subject of numerous studi...
complete descriptionhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6T2N-4RSJDXN-1-J&_cdi=4923&_user=958262&_pii=S0009308408000182&_origin=gateway&_coverDate=04%2F30%2F2008&_sk=998479997&view=c&wchp=dGLbVlW-zSkWA&md5=2f9d75af9f113f2d05c8ebbd3b1a6f60&ie=/sdarticle.pdf
Ramontja, J, Ray, SS, Pillai, SK, Luyt, AS,
This paper discusses various properties of Poly(lactide) upon nanocomposite formation with functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs). The composite was prepared through melt extrusion tec...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/5535
Sikhwivhilu, LM, Pillai, SK, Hillie, TK,
Tin oxide (SnO2) nanoparticles with size range of 19 to 100 nm were successfully synthesized using wet chemical process (i.e. chemical precipitation and sol-gel processes). The results showed that var...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/4922
Mongwaketsi, N, Ndungu, PG, Nechaev, A, Maaza, M, Sparrow, R,
Track-etched polymer membranes are typically used as templates in the synthesis of various nanowires or nanotubes arrays. The unique advantages of track-etched membranes, such as uniform pore structur...
complete descriptionhttp://www.worldscinet.com/jpp/14/1405/S1088424610002276.html
Lemmer, Y, Semete, B, Kalombo, L, Ramalapa, B, Jones, AT, Swai, HS, Verschoor, JA,
Challenges in treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) include non-specific localisation of the drugs which results in too low concentrations of the drugs reaching the target site of infection, thus leading to ...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/4286
Sikhwivhilu, L, Sinha Ray, S,
Synthesis and engineering of the nanostructured semiconductors based on metal oxides have received considerable attention due to their unique physical and chemical properties, and their potential appl...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/4318
Wepnener, I, Richter, W, Joubert, A,
Strong, bioinert materials have always been the focus for bone replacement and repair. This practice has since moved towards materials that can mimic living tissue and aid the healing process (i.e. be...
complete descriptionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/4326