| Plenary Speakers |
BUSCH, MARKUS (Prof) (Accepted)
Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany
E-mail: busch@chemie.tu-darmstadt.de |
Simulation based product development in high-pressure polymerization technology |
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CHANG, TAIHYUN (Prof) (Accepted)
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 790-784 Republic of Korea
E-mail tc@postech.ac.kr |
Temperature gradient interaction chromatography: Principle and applications |
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DAS, AMIT (Dr) (Accepted)
Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Dresden 01069 Germany
E-mail: das@ipfdd.de |
Greener ways to rubber vulcanization |
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HADJICHRISTIDIS, NIKOS (Prof) (Accepted)
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
E-mail: Nikolaos.Hadjichristidis@kaust.edu.sa |
Model polymers: From design to applications |
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KLOK, HARM-ANTON (Prof) (Accepted)
Ecole Polytechnic Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL),
Institute des Matériaux, Laboratoire des Polymères,
Lausanne CH-1015 Switzerland
E-mail: harm-anton.klok@epfl.ch |
Biologically active and responsive interfaces via surface-initiated polymerization |
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ROWAN, ALAN E (Prof)
Radboud University Nijmegen, Institute of Molecules & Materials, Nijmegen 6525 AJ The Netherlands
E-mail: a.rowan@science.ru.nl |
'Strain stiffening' responsive biomaterials |
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| Invited Speakers |
BEZUIDENHOUT, DEON (Prof) (Accepted)
Cardiovascular Research Unit, Chris Barnard Building, Observatory 7925 South Africa
E-mail: Deon.Bezuidenhout@uct.ac.za |
Bioactive hydrogels for cardiovascular tissue engineering |
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BROOK, MICHAEL (Prof) (Accepted)
McMaster University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Hamilton ON L8S 4M1 Canada
E-mail: mabrook@mcmaster.ca |
Thermoplastic silicone elastomers |
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GINZBURG, ANTON (Dr) (Accepted)
SABIC STC Geleen, Urmonderbaan 22, Geleen 6160 AH Geleen The Netherlands
E-mail: Anton.Ginzburg@SABIC-Europe.com |
High- and medium-throughput polyolefin research |
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KILZ, PETER (Dr) (Accepted)
(PSS) Polymer Standards Serivce GmbH
Mainz D-55120 Germany
E-mail: Pkilz@pss-polymer.com |
Multi-dimensional chromatography of macromolecules going mainstream? |
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LUSCOMBE, CHRISTINE (Prof) (Accepted)
University of Washington, Materials Science and Engineering Department, Seattle WA 98195-2120 USA
E-mail: luscombe@u.washington.edu |
Towards a controlled and atom efficient synthesis of semiconducting polymers |
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VAN REENEN, ALBERT (Prof) (Accepted)
University of Stellenbosch, Dept of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: ajvr@sun.ac.za |
Development of structure-property relationships in commercial heterophasic ethylene propylene copolymers (HEPC) |
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| Oral Submissions |
ADERIBIGBE, BLESSING (Dr)
University of Fort Hare, Department of Chemistry, Alice 5700 South Africa
E-mail: baderibigbe@ufh.ac.za |
Design, characterization of polyamidoamine and polyaspartamides-drug conjugates for dual delivery of anticancer drugs |
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ANDROSCH, RENÉ (Prof)
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Center of Engineering Services, Halle/Saale 06099 Germany
E-mail: rene.androsch@iw.uni-halle.de |
Crystal nucleation in glassy poly(L-lactic acid) |
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BENKLI, KADRIYE (Prof)
Anadolu University, Pharmacy Faculty, Eskisehir 26470 Turkey
E-mail: kbenkli@anadolu.edu.tr
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Potential anti-cancer polymers of 4-dihydroxyboryl-DL-phenylalanine derivatives |
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BESKERS, TIMO (Dr)
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: tfbeskers@sun.ac.za |
Chemically sensitive SEC detection based on online coupled FTIR spectroscopy |
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BOYCE, ANNEMÈ
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Chemistry Department, Port Elizabeth 6031 South Africa
E-mail: s213426145@nmmu.ac.za |
Chemistry of the devulcanization process using TME as a model compound |
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BRAND, MARGARETHA (Dr)
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: maggie@sun.ac.za |
Preparation and characterization of chitosan-decorated liposomes for drug delivery |
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BURGER, KIRSTIN
Inno Venton, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa
E-mail: s207097783@live.nmmu.ac.za |
Synthesis and characterisation of novel acetals derived from eucalyptus oil |
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CARFAGNA, COSIMO (Prof)
Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council of Italy, Pozzuoli 80078 Italy
E-mail: carfagna@unina.it |
Natural antioxidants as stabilizers for polyethylene |
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CLOETE, WILLIAM (Dr)
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Sciece, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: williamc@sun.ac.za |
Surface modification of regenerated cellulose for improved anti-biofouling properties |
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EDWARDS, DEVON
University of Stellenbosch, Process Engineering Department, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: 16003187@sun.ac.za |
A comparison of the selectivity for crosslink cleavage of three devulcanisation processes |
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GREYLING, GUILAUME
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: ggreyling@sun.ac.za |
Multidetector thermal field-flow fractionation as a unique tool for the characterisation of block copolymer micelles |
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GOLASZEWSKI, JANUSZ (Prof)
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn 10-719 Poland
E-mail: janusz.golaszewski@uwm.edu.pl |
Is chemistry a missing link in the advancement to circular economy? |
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HARMZEN, ELRIKA
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: elrika@sun.ac.za
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Functional nanoparticles synthesized via surfactant-free dispersion polymerizations as novel polymerization technique |
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HASSAN, HAMED (Prof)
Alexandria University, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ibrahimia 21321 Egypt
E-mail: hamed.hassan@alexu.edu.eg |
Synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence study of new aromatic polymeric nanoparticles containing pendent substituted aramides |
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HUTCHINSON, ROBIN (Prof)
Queen's University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kingston K7L 3N6 Canada
E-mail: robin.hutchinson@queensu.ca |
Production of low MW reactive polymers by conventional and controlled radical (co)polymerization |
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JOHN, MAYA (Dr)
CSIR, Gomery Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa
E-mail: mjohn@csir.co.za |
Bio-based sandwich panels for advanced industrial applications |
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KLUMPERMAN, BERT (Prof)
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: bklump@sun.ac.za |
Microcapsules and microcages via templating of pickering emulsions |
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LUCZYNSKI, MICHAL
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn 10-719 Poland
E-mail: michal.luczynski@uwm.edu.pl |
The use of mineral sorbents in the detoxification process of lignocellulosic hydrolysates |
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MHIKE, WASHINGTON
University of Pretoria, Institute of Applied Materials, Pretoria 0002 South Africa
E-mail: washie.m@gmail.com |
Antistatic and flame retardant rotomouldable polymer graphite nanocomposites |
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MOTAUNG, TSHWAFO
CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, Polymers and Composites Competence Area, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa
E-mail: TEMotaung@csir.co.za |
Effect of mechanical treatment on morphology, thermal and mechanical properties of sugar cane bagasse-LDPE composites |
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NCANYWA, LUPHUMLO
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Institute of Chemical Technology, Port Elizabeth 6031 South Africa
E-mail: s205026885@nmmu.ac.za |
Investigation of the plasticizing properties of a bioplasticizer in PVC films |
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POSTMA, BERT
Malvern Instruments, Grovewood Road, Malvern WR14 1XZ United Kingdom
E-mail: stephen.ball@malvern.com |
Characterization of lignin by multi-detector GPC |
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ROBERTSON, DIVANN (Dr)
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: ddr@sun.ac.za
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Studying the thermal behaviour of biopolymers |
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ROONEY, THOMAS
Queen's University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kingston K7L 3N6 Canada
E-mail: 8tr@queensu.ca |
Synthesis, kinetics and biomedical applications of nanopaticles from degradable macromers |
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VON BERG, STUART
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Chemistry Department, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa
E-mail: vonbergsrc@gmail.com |
Characterization and formulation development of novel tyre de-vulcanizate |
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ZENTEL, KRISTINA
TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt 64287 Germany
E-mail: kristina.zentel@pre.tu-darmstadt.de |
Phase changes and thermodynamic coefficients in the context of high pressure polymerization |
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| Workshop Submissions |
BEZUIDENHOUT, DEON
University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
E-mail: Deon.Bezuidenhout@uct.ac.za |
Biomaterials for cardiovascular applications |
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BUSCH, MARKUS
Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
E-mail: busch@chemie.tu-darmstadt.de |
Applications of pressure and SCF technology in a World Scale Process |
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KILZ, PETER
Polymer Standards Service (PPS) GmbH, Germany
E-mail: Pkilz@pss-polymer.com |
Comprehensive characterization of macromolecules by chromatography |
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KLOK, HARM-ANTON
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
E-mail: harm-anton.klok@epfl.ch |
Surface initiated polymerization |
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LUSCOMBE, CHRISTINE
University of Washington, USA
E-mail: luscombe@u.washington.edu |
Semi-conducting polymers: An overview of efficient synthesis routes |
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VAN REENEN, ALBERT
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
E-mail: ajvr@sun.ac.za |
Pulling apart a polymer: On the trail of understanding structure-property relationships |
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| Poster Submissions |
ACHILONU, MATTHEW (Dr)
Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 9300 South Africa
E-mail: machilonu@cut.ac.za
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First quantitative oxidative synthesis of free phenolic 3,4-cis procyanidin B3 oligomer - a Proliferative anti-oxidant |
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ALAYANDE, OLUWAGBEMIGA
Obafemi Awolowo University, Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Ile Ife, Nigeria
E-mail: gbengaalalayande@gmail.com
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Re-use of plastic waste as solid-phase extraction sorbent for petroleum fingerprinting analysis: Nanoporous electrospun expanded polystyrene-zeolite fibre |
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ALAYANDE, OLUWAGBEMIGA
Obafemi Awolowo University, Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Ile Ife, Nigeria
E-mail: gbengaalalayande@gmail.com
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Optical properties of electrosprayed chitosan and chitosan-AGNP films |
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AL-GAFIL, ABDULNASSER
Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-mail: asgafil@sfda.gov.za
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Preparation of miscible polymer blends for using as membranes for selective separation of volatile organic compounds from their mixtures by evaporation technique |
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ALLAN, KATHRYN
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Process Engineering, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: kathryn.mary.allan@gmail.com
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Microbial devulcanisation of ground tyre rubber |
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ANDROSCH, RENÉ (Prof)
Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Center of Engineering Services, Halle/Saale 06099 Germany
E-mail: rene.androsch@iw.uni-halle.de |
Microhardness of random copolymers of butene-1 with ethylene or propylene |
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AVELLA, MAURIZIO
Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials - CNR, Pozzuoli (NA) 80129 Italy
E-mail: mave@ictp.cnr.it |
Plasticization of poly(lactic acid) through blending with oligomers of lactic acid: Effect of the physical ageing on properties |
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BALEG, ABD ALMONAM
University of the Western Cape, Chemistry Department, Bellville 7535 South Africa
E-mail: abaleg@gmail.com
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Graphene stabilised dendritic star copolymer for supercapacitor systems |
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BASSON, NEIL
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: neilba@sun.ac.za
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Non-equilibrium morphologies of electrospun amphiphilic copolymers |
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BEBE, SIZIWE (Dr)
SIRDC, Polymer Sciences/Nanotechnology Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
E-mail: sizi.bebe@gmail.com
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Formulation and characterization of a paediatric nanosuspension of praziquantel |
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BEKHTAOUI, NADJET (Prof)
The School of Seddikia - Oran 31013 Algeria
E-mail: bekhtaoui57@yahoo.fr
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The treatment of the liquid rejects from the petroleum refinery of Arzew - Algeria to the Mediterranean littoral |
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ETMIMI, HUSSEIN (Dr)
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: hussein@sun.ac.za
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Electrospun nanofibers from amphiphilic block copolymers and their graphene nanocomposites |
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GOLASZEWSKI, JANUSZ (Prof)
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn 10-719 Poland
E-mail: janusz.golaszewski@uwm.edu.pl |
The use of mineral sorbents in the detoxification process of lignocellulosic hydrolysates |
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GREYLING, GUILAUME
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: ggreyling@sun.ac.za |
Multidetector thermal field-flow fractionation as an innovative tool for microstructure separation as synthetic polymers |
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HEYNS, INGRID
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: iheyns@sun.ac.za
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Synthesis and structure-property relationships of 3-methylene-2-pyrrolidone-based (co)polymers |
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KARGAARD, ANNA
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: ak@sun.ac.za
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Polyisocyanopeptide hydrogels as effective tissue engineering scaffolds |
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KAWALEC, MICHAL
Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, Zabrze 41-819 Poland
E-mail: michal.kawalec@cmpw-pan.edu.pl
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Acetylacetonates mediated ROP of model BIS-MPA-based carbonates |
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MAGAGULA, SIFISO
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: smagagula@sun.ac.za
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The effect of organic peroxides on the molecular composition of heterophasic ethylene-propylene copolymers (HEPCS) |
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MAKHETHA, THOLLWANA
University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa
E-mail: tamaketha@hotmail.com
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Preparation and characterization of EVA/PLA/SCB composites for water purification |
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MAKU, LEBOGANG
University of Stellenbosch, Kansai Plascon Research Centre, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: lmaku@sun.ac.za
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Identification and characterisation of additives in colourants by advanced analytical techniques |
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MACHECA, AFONSO
University of Pretoria, Institute of Applied Materials, Pretoria 0002 South Africa
E-mail: afomacheca@gmail.com
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Surfactant-free dimer fatty acid polyamide/bentonite bio-nanocomposites |
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MENTE, PUMZA
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa
E-mail: s211163872@live.nmmu.ac.za
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Improving the efficiency of diphenyldisulfide as a devulcanizing agent |
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MBIZANA, SIYASANGA
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science, Matieland 7602 South Africa
E-mail: smbizana@sun.ac.za
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Kinetic study of copolymerization of N-carboxyanhyrides of ornithine, glycine and aspartic acid |
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MOKHOTHU, THABANG (Dr)
CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, Polymers and Composites Competence Area, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa
E-mail: TMokhothu@csir.co.za |
Bio-based coatings for reducing water sorption on natural fibre reinforced composites |
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MOTLOUNG, TEBOHO
University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa
E-mail: motloungbenison@yahoo.com
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The improvement of thermo-switch properties in polyolefin/carbon black electrically conductive composites by the addition of wax and atactic polypropylene |
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MTIBE, ASANDA
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Textile Science, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa
E-mail: AMtibe@csir.co.za
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Extraction of cellulose nanowhiskers from flax fibres and their reinforcing effect on poly (furfuryl) alcohol |
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NARE, KEITH
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa
E-mail: s211225193@live.nmmu.ac.za
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The use of rubber crumb as an adsorbent for organic waste |
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NGORORABANGA, JEAN
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Port Elizabeth 6031 South Africa
E-mail: s212438700@nmmu.ac.za
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Enhancement of photophysical properties of rigid coumarin polymer via co-polymerization |
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OKERIO, JASPHER
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Port Elizabeth 6031 South Africa
E-mail: jaspherokerio@yahoo.com
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Fluorescent poly(coumarin triazole)s with metal anion chemosensint capability |
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OKPARAOCHA, FUNMILAYO
University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Ibadan, Nigeria
E-mail: funmiokparaocha@yahoo.com
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Conducting properties of electrospun expanded polystyrene (EPS) / carbon black nanofibre blend |
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OLBA-ZIETY, EWELINA
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn 10-719 Poland
E-mail: e.olba-ziety@uwm.edu.pl |
Basic parameters of the pilot plant for the production of 2nd generation bioethanol |
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OWONUBI, SHESAN
Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0001 South Africa
E-mail: oshesan@gmail.com
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Design and biological evaluation of hydrogel biocomposites with anti-obesity activity |
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PAKADE, SIBULELE
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Department of Chemistry, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa
E-mail: s210077964@live.nmmu.ac.za
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The development of a protocol for identifying and quantifying the curatives in a rubber vulcanizate |
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PANAMPILLY, BINDU (Dr)
University of Pretoria, Institute of Applied Materials, Pretoria 0002 South Africa
E-mail: bindu_patanair@yahoo.com
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Polyamide 11 bio-nanocomposites with sepiolite and MMT-structural and morphological study |
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PHELANE, LISEBO
University of the Western Cape, Department of Chemistry, Bellville 7535 South Africa
E-mail: 2604803@myuwc.ac.za |
Polysulfone nanocomposites for electrochemical screening of antibiotic residues |
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QAKALA, SINAZO
University of the Western Cape, Department of Chemistry, Bellville 7535 South Africa
E-mail: sqakala@gmail.com |
Aptamer nanobiosensor assay for estrogeneous endocrine disrupting chemicals in treated wastewater |
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TSOTETSI, TSIETSI
University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Department of Chemistry, Phuthaditjhaba 9866 South Africa
E-mail: tsotetsiTA@qwa.ufs.ac.za
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Calculation of noncontact forces between titania nanospheres : MD studies |
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VAN RENSBURG, WILMA
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Biochemistry, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
E-mail: wvr@sun.ac.za
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Modification of polymeric materials with antimicrobial cyclodecapeptides to create sterilising materials |
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