Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability
College of Science, Engineering and Technology |
Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability |
Professor
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Tel: |
011 670 9498
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E-mail: |
nxumaen@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- PhD Chemistry (Wits, South Africa, 2011)
NRF Rating
C2
Currently teaching
- Materials Science
- Water Science
- Nanotechnology
- Membrane Technology
Fields of academic interests
- Advanced Nanomaterials: Fabrication and Application
- Doping of Nanomaterials
- Production of Diverse (Nano)Membranes
- Wastewater Treatment
- Desalination Techniques
Field of Specialisation
- Materials Science
- Water Science
- Nanotechnology
- Membrane Technology
Journal articles
- N Kunjuzwa, LN Nthunya, EN Nxumalo, SD Mhlanga, The use of nanomaterials in the synthesis of nanofiber membranes and their application in water treatment (In book: Advanced nanomaterials for membrane synthesis and its applications), 101-125, 2019, Elsevier, DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814503-6.00005-7
- SA Zikalala, AT Kuvarega, BB Mamba, SD Mhlanga, EN Nxumalo, The effect of synthetic routes on the physicochemical properties and optical response of N-doped titania–oxidized carbon nanotube nanohybrids, Materials Today Chemistry 10, 1-18, 2018
- NN Gumbi, M Hu, BB Mamba, J Li, EN Nxumalo, Macrovoid-free PES/SPSf/O-MWCNT ultrafiltration membranes with improved mechanical strength, antifouling and antibacterial properties, Journal of Membrane Science 566, 288-300, 2018
- K Yokwana, AT Kuvarega, SD Mhlanga, EN Nxumalo, Mechanistic aspects for the removal of Congo red dye from aqueous media through adsorption over N-doped graphene oxide nanoadsorbents prepared from graphite flakes and powders, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2018
- K Yokwana, SC Ray, M Khenfouch, AT Kuvarega, BB Mamba, SD Mhlanga, EN Nxumalo, Facile Synthesis of Nitrogen Doped Graphene Oxide from Graphite Flakes and Powders: A Comparison of Their Surface Chemistry, Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology 18 (8), 5470-5484, 2018
- BR Vilakati, V Sivasankar, EN Nxumalo, BB Mamba, K Omine, TAM Msagati, Fluoride removal studies using virgin and Ti (IV)-modified Musa paradisiaca (plantain pseudo-stem) carbons Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-14, 2018
- LN Nthunya, ML Masheane, SP Malinga, EN Nxumalo, SD Mhlanga, Electrospun chitosan-based nanofibres for removal of phenols from drinking water, Water SA 44 (3), 377-386, 2018
- ML Masheane, LN Nthunya, SP Malinga, EN Nxumalo, BB Mamba, SD Mhlanga, Synthesis of Fe-Ag/f-MWCNT/PES nanostructured-hybrid membranes for removal of Cr (VI) from water, Separation and Purification Technology 184, 79-87, 2017
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Board Member and Directors of External Relations of the African Membrane Society
- Board Member and President of the South African Nanotechnology Initiative
- Best Paper Award - The International Conference in Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology (India)
- Best Paper Award - The Advances and Applications in Carbon Related Nanomaterials (Spain)
- Professional Member of the American Chemical Society
- Professional Member of the Water Institute of Southern Africa
- Professional Member of the South African Chemical Institute
- Guest Editor of the Journal of Membrane Science and Research
- Recognised reviewer of many international and peer-reviewed journals in the fields of materials sciences, nanotechnology and membrane technology
- External Examiner of many academic institutions
- NRF Rating (C2)
- NRF Awards: NRF Rating Incentive Grant, NRF Thuthuka Grant, SA-Oman Bilateral, etc
- WRC Grant
- Innovation Support Programme Award
- Project Leader of the Community Engagement Project at UNISA (Nanotechnology for Water Sustainability for Rural Mpumalanga (South Africa)
- Chair of the 2nd African Membrane Society International Congress
Projects
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Diverse membranes (UF, NF, RO) and mixed matrix membranes i.e. embedded with nanocatalysts, strong nanomaterials and other functional nanoadditives for drinking, sea water and wastewater purification
- Fabrication and modification strategies for polymer, ceramic, ceramic-polymer and hollow fibre membranes using a wide range of nanomaterials
- Fabrication, advanced characterization and transport properties of carbon nanomembranes
- Carbon nanofibers for use in industrial wastewater treatment including textile and oily wastewater.
- Heteroatomic-doped nanostructures and doped-shaped carbon nanomaterials: fabrication, advanced characterization and use in water and energy applications