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2017

Measurement of Pozzolanic Activity Index of Scoria, Pumice, and Rice Husk Ash as Potential Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Portland Cement

Mboya, H. A., King'ondu, C. K., Njau, K. N. & Mrema, A. L., 2017, In : Advances in Civil Engineering.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Mechanism of the Mudstone Tunnel Failures Induced by Expansive Clay Minerals

Zhang, H., Adoko, A. C., Meng, Z., Wang, H. & Jiao, Y., Feb 1 2017, In : Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. 35, 1, p. 263-275 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

mudstone

clay minerals

Clay minerals

clay mineral

Tunnels

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Metal Weld Joint between VM12-SHC and X20 Martensitic Steels

Maledi, N., Oladijo, O. P., Baloyi, N. & Pete, T., Jan 1 2017, In : Procedia Manufacturing. 7, p. 246-252 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Dissimilar metals

Martensitic steel

Martensite

Welds

Mechanical properties

5 Citations (Scopus)

Mineral chemistry, bulk rock geochemistry, and S-isotope signature of lode-gold mineralization in the Bétaré Oya gold district, south-east Cameroon

Vishiti, A., Suh, C. E., Lehmann, B., Shemang, E. M., Ngome, N. L. J., Nshanji, N. J., Chinjo, F. E., Mongwe, O. Y., Egbe, A. J. & Petersen, S., 2017, In : Geological Journal. 53, 6, p. 2579-2596 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

gold

geochemistry

isotope

mineralization

mineral

2 Citations (Scopus)

Model calibration and feed‐forward control of the wastewater treatment plant: Case study for CLUJ‐Napoca WWTP

Nair, A., Cristea, V. M., Agachi, P. S. & Brehar, M., 2017, In : Water and Environment Journal. 32, 2, p. 164-172

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Water treatment plants

Feedforward control

Wastewater treatment

Wastewater

Calibration

2 Citations (Scopus)

Model for Developing a Feature Recogntion System for A Reconfigurable Bending Press Machine

Murena, E., Mpofu, K., Trimble, J. & Gwangwava, N., 2017, p. 533-538. 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Open Access

Sheet metal

Computer aided design

Process planning

Computer aided manufacturing

Product design

3 Citations (Scopus)

Modeling of a solar photovoltaic water pumping system under the influence of panel cooling

Chinathambi, G., Murugesan, M., Palanisamy, C., Munirajan, S. & Bhero, S., 2017, In : Thermal Science. 21, p. 399-410 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Cooling

Water

Temperature

Pumps

Photovoltaic cells

Molecular dynamics study of 2,2′-difurylmethane and n-propanol binary mixture

Kgagodi, O. W. & Mbaiwa, F., Feb 1 2017, In : Journal of Molecular Liquids. 227, p. 366-372 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

1-Propanol

2-Propanol

Propanol

Binary mixtures

Density (specific gravity)

Multi-templated Pb-Zn-Hg Ion Imprinted Polymer for the Selective and Simultaneous Removal of Toxic Metallic Ions from Wastewater

Batlokwa, B. S. & Stevens, M., 2017, In : International Journal of Quantum Chemistry.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Municipal solid waste data quality on artificial neural network performance

Masebinu, S. O., Akinlabi, E. T., Muzenda, E., Aboyade, A. O., Mbohwa, C., Manyuchi, M. M. & Naidoo, P., 2017. 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Open Access

data quality

municipal solid waste

artificial neural network

waste management

prediction

Nanoindentation studies on the behaviour of tin nanoceramic reinforced Ti-6Al-4V matrix composite

Maja, M. E., Obadele, B. A., Falodun, E. O., Ige, O. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, p. 1186-1187. 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Nanoindentation

Tin

Elastic moduli

Hardness

Volume fraction

Nanoindentation studies on the elastic and plastic deformation properties of sintered DSS reinforced with tin nanoparticles.

Mphahlele, M. R., Oke, S. R., Ige, O. O., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2017, p. 1218-1219. 2 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Elastic deformation

Nanoindentation

Tin

Plastic deformation

Grain boundaries

Natural Convection of Power-Law Fluids in Three Dimensional Tilted Boxes

Dennis, S. & Morrone, B., 2017.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Network traffic model: A case of BIUST network

Solomon, T., Zungeru, A. M., Selvaraj, R., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., Jan 1 2017, In : Journal of Computer Science. 13, 7, p. 218-227 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Bandwidth

Random processes

Statistics

Mathematical models

1 Citation (Scopus)

Nonlinear coupled mode excitations in microtubules

Tabi, C. B., Tankou, E. & Mohamadou, A., Feb 1 2017, In : Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. 95, p. 187-194 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Microtubules

Kink

Excitation

Modulational Instability

Energy Transport

5 Citations (Scopus)

Nonlinear excitations of blood flow in large vessels under thermal radiations and uniform magnetic field

Tabi, C. B., Motsumi, T. G., Bansi Kamdem, C. D. & Mohamadou, A., Aug 1 2017, In : Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 49, p. 1-8 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Thermal Radiation

Heat radiation

Velocity Distribution

Blood Flow

Velocity distribution

5 Citations (Scopus)

Numerical Modeling of the Heating Phase of the Selective Laser Sintering Process

Liu, X., Boutaous, M., Xin, S. & Dennis, S., 2017, In : International Journal of Thermal Sciences. 120, p. 50-62

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Numerical modelling of pollutant formation in a lifted methane–air vertical diffusion flame

Aboje, A. A., Garba, M. U., Abdulkareem, A. S., Muzenda, E., Faruq, A. A. & Yun, G. Y. (ed.), 2017, In : Cogent Environmental Science . 3, 1, 1302543.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

modeling

turbulence

shear stress

combustion

pollutant formation

1 Citation (Scopus)

Nutrient availability and biological properties of paddy soils under rainfed traditional “Payatak” farming systems in Catubig Valley, Philippines

Ultra V.U., J., Tan, G. M., Lao, F. U., Punsalan, M. R. O. & Galo, E. A., 2017, In : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 19, p. 1631-1645 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

rainfed farming

traditional farming

Philippines

paddy soils

Agriculture

Nutrient Supplying Potential of Different Spent Mushroom Substrate Preparations as Soil Amendment in a Potting Media

Ultra Jr, V., Ong Sotto, J. M. E. & Punzalan, M. R., 2017.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Open Access

spent mushroom compost

soil amendments

growing media

nutrients

nitrogen fertilizers

6 Citations (Scopus)

On the physics of viscoplastic fluid flow in non-circular tubes

Letelier, M. F., Siginer, D. A. & Hinojosa, C. B., Jan 1 2017, In : International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. 88, p. 1-10 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Viscoplastic Fluid

Shear thinning

Fluid Flow

Flow of fluids

Tube

4 Citations (Scopus)

Optimal node placement in wireless underground sensor networks

Zungeru, A. M., Mangwala, M. & Chuma, J., 2017, In : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 9290-9297 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Sensor networks

Miners

Sensor nodes

Costs

Wireless sensor networks

Optimal portfolio in the presence of transaction costs and convex risk measure

Lungu, E., Elias Rabson, O. & Obonye, D., 2017, In : International Journal of Financial Engineering. International Journal of Financial Engineering

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

25 Citations (Scopus)

Optimising biogas production from anaerobic co-digestion of chicken manure and organic fraction of municipal solid waste

Matheri, A. N., Ndiweni, S. N., Belaid, M., Muzenda, E. & Hubert, R., 2017, In : Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 80, p. 756-764 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Manures

Municipal solid waste

Biogas

Methane

Biodegradability

Optimization of biomethane production by anaerobic co-digestion of food waste with cow dung

Empompo, J. B., Mayala, G. N., Matheri, A. N., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2017. 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Open Access

digestion

food

biogas

mixing ratio

nitrogen

8 Citations (Scopus)

Paleochannel and beach-bar palimpsest topography as initial substrate for coralligenous buildups offshore Venice, Italy

Tosi, L., Zecchin, M., Franchi, F., Bergamasco, A., Da Lio, C., Baradello, L., Mazzoli, C., Montagna, P., Taviani, M., Tagliapietra, D., Carol, E., Franceschini, G., Giovanardi, O. & Donnici, S., Dec 1 2017, In : Scientific Reports. 7, 1, 1321.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

paleochannel

beach

topography

substrate

lithification

Paleolimnological features of a mega-lake phase in the Makgadikgadi Basin (Kalahari, Botswana) during Marine Isotope Stage 5 inferred from diatoms

Schmidt, M., Fuchs, M., Henderson, A. C. G., Kossler, A., Leng, M. J., Mackay, A. W., Shemang, E. & Riedel, F., 2017, In : Journal of Paleolimnology. 58, 3, p. 373-390 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Botswana

marine isotope stage

Bacillariophyceae

isotopes

diatom

1 Citation (Scopus)

Performance analysis of energy-aware routing protocols for wireless sensor networks using different radio models

Zungeru, A. M., Chuma, J. & Mangwala, M., 2017, In : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. 12, 20, p. 9298-9305 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Routing protocols

Wireless sensor networks

Ad hoc networks

Radio interference

Neurology

4 Citations (Scopus)

Permeability and stress-jump effects on magnetic drug targeting in a permeable microvessel using Darcy model

Shaw, S., Sutradhar, A. & Murthy, P. V. S. N., May 1 2017, In : Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 429, p. 227-235 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

permeability

drugs

Trajectories

Fluids

Fluidics

9 Citations (Scopus)

Photocatalytic degradation of P-Cresol using TiO2/ZnO hybrid surface capped with polyaniline

Brooms, T. J., Otieno, B., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In : Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Environmental Science and Engineering. 53, 20, p. 99-107 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Polyaniline

Degradation

Photodegradation

Photoluminescence spectroscopy

Molecular orbitals

1 Citation (Scopus)

Photodecolorisation of melanoidins in vinasse with illuminated TiO2-ZnO/activated carbon composite

Otieno, B., Apollo, S., Naidoo, B. E. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In : Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering. 52, 7, p. 616-623

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Activated carbon

Catalysts

Composite materials

Color

Scanning electron microscopy

4 Citations (Scopus)

Photodegradation of phenol using TiO2, ZnO and TiO2/ZnO catalysts in an annular reactor

Brooms, T. J., Onyango, M. S. & Ochieng, A., 2017, In : Journal of Water Chemistry and Technology. 39, 3, p. 155-160 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Open Access

Photodegradation

photodegradation

Phenol

phenol

catalyst

Plant-available zinc fixation kinetics in semi-arid alkaline soils of the Southern High Plains

Udeigwe, T. K., Eichmann, M., Eze, P. N., Teboh, J. M., Zolue, G. M. & Umeugochukwu, O. P., Mar 21 2017, In : Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 63, 4, p. 553-564 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

High Plains (United States)

semiarid soils

alkaline soils

fixation

zinc