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  Nutrient removal from wastewater through Bio augmentation

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 2060-2065 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Chemical oxygen demand
  • Nutrients
  • Waste Water
  • Augmentation
  • Wastewater

• Optical properties of bimetallic (SrO-K₂O) nanofillers

  Ayeleru, O. O., Dlova, S., Ntuli, F., Kupolati, W. K. & Olubambi, P. A., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 30, p. 483-489 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Optical properties
  • Polystyrenes
  • Raman scattering
  • Zeta potential
  • Nanoparticles

• Optimization of biogas production from sewage sludge

  Belaid, M., Matheri, A. N., Lelosa, I. C., Muzenda, E. & Ramatsa, I., 2019, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2019, MAR, p. 1702-1709 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Sewage Sludge
  • Sewage sludge
  • Methane
  • Biogas
  • Degradation

• Performance analysis of MEA in anaerobic co-digestion using cow dung, poultry droppings and lawn grass

  Bambokela, J. E., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 2184 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Performance Analysis
  • Poultry
  • Biogas
  • Methane
  • Substrate

• Potential for re-refining of used lubricating oils for re-use using zinc dialkyl dithiosulphate as an additive

  Manyuchi, M. M., Nengiwa, T., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Mpeta, M., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 1357-1364 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Lubricating oils
  • Zinc
  • Reuse
  • Refining
  • Oil

• Potential to produce biomass briquettes from brewery waste

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Mpeta, M., 2019, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. July, p. 40-44 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Breweries
  • Charcoal
  • Biomass
  • Calorific value
  • Energy

• Potential to produce biomass briquettes from tea waste

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 129-132 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Tea
  • Biomass
  • Moisture Content
  • Particle Size
  • Calorific value

• Processing and characterization of chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) sample from Botswana

  Poloko, N., Danha, G. & Gaogane, T., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 488-493 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • X ray diffraction
  • Microscopes
  • Scanning
  • Minerals
  • Lattice constants
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Prospective synergy of biogas upgrading technologies with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) techniques

  Bambokela, J. E., Muzenda, E. & Belaid, M., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 3236-3249 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Carbon Capture
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Biogas
  • Carbon capture
  • Synergy

• Reduction of anionic chemical contaminant infusion through engineered clayey medium

  Agbenyeku, E. E. O. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 1212-1220 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Landfill
  • Land fill
  • Impurities
  • Soil
  • Containment

• Resource recovery from corn residues through production of biogas and bio-hydrogen

  Manyuchi, M. M., Moyo, F., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, JUL, p. 2526-2529 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Biohydrogen
  • Resource Recovery
  • Biogas
  • Corn
  • Hydrogen

• Resource recovery from paper mill sludge through vermicomposting

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Stinner, W., 2019, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. July, p. 2227-2232 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Resource Recovery
  • Paper Mill
  • Recovery
  • Fertilizers
  • Potassium

• Review of dual axis solar tracking and development of its functional model

  Mpodi, E. K., Tjiparuro, Z. & Matsebe, O., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 580-588 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Solar energy
  • Trajectories
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Root cause analysis for fuel losses in bulk oil storage tanks

  Gwangwava, N., Motlhabane, T., Addo-Tenkorang, R., Ogunmuyiwa, E. N., Ude, A. U. & Goriwondo, W. M., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 333-345 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Storage Tank
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Oil
  • Petroleum
  • Oils

• Silicon and aluminium leaching kinetics from acidic gold mine tailings

  Falayi, T., Mashifana, T. & Ntuli, F., Oct 29 2019, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 652, 1, 8 p., 12046.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Gold mines
  • Tailings
  • Silicon
  • Leaching
  • Aluminum
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Situational analysis for producing biomass charcoal briquettes in Zimbabwe

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mahofa, E., Fungura, A., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Mpeta, M., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 1365-1372 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Charcoal
  • Zimbabwe
  • Biomass
  • Agricultural wastes
  • Carbonization
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Solid fuel production from landfill waste for promoting sustainable development in Africa

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 2140-2144 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Landfill
  • Land fill
  • Sustainable development
  • Sustainable Development
  • Africa

• Spark plasma consolidation and wear behaviour of nanoceramic addition into titanium alloy

  Falodun, O. E., Obadele, B. A., Oke, S. R., Akinwamide, O. S. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2019, In: Materials Today: Proceedings. 18, p. 2234-2241 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Consolidation
  • Titanium alloys
  • Electric sparks
  • Sintering
  • Plasmas

• Spark plasma sintered Ti6Al4V-ZrO2 bio-composites: Optimization of ball milling and turbula mixing of powders and their subsequent sintering parameters

  Moshokoa, N. A., Mukhudwana, T. V., Raganya, L. M., Lekgoathi, J. I., Obadele, B. A. & Olubambi, P. A., Oct 2 2018, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 430, 1, 012035.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Ball milling
  • Electric sparks
  • Powders
  • Sintering

• Stepping valve actuator algorithm for a CamleSs IC engine

  Zibani, I., Marumo, R., Chuma, J., Ngebani, I. & Tsamaase, K., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 33, p. 99-106 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Actuators
  • Seats
  • Pistons
  • Engines
  • Starters

• Studies on Mechanical properties of graphite reinforced Ti (Cx, N1-x) using nanoindentation techniques

  Akinribide, O. J., Mekgwe, G. N., Ajibola, O. O., Obadele, B. A., Akinwamide, S. O. & Olubambi, P. A., Jan 1 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 30, p. 604-610 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Nanoindentation
  • Graphite
  • Mechanical properties
  • Hardness
  • Elastic moduli
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Sulphate removal from acid rock drainage using steel slag

  Ntuli, F. & Magwa, N. P., Nov 5 2018, In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 191, 1, 6 p., 012116.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • slag
  • furnace
  • drainage
  • steel
  • sulfate
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Surface integrity of TiC thin film produced by RF magnetron sputtering

  Abegunde Olayinka, O., Esther, A., Oladijo, O. P. & Majumdar, J. D., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 950-955 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Titanium carbide
  • Magnetron sputtering
  • Thin films
  • Surface structure
  • Surface roughness
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Synthesis and characterization of SnO₂ nanofiller from recycled expanded polystyrene

  Ayeleru, O. O., Dlova, S., Ntuli, F., Kupolati, W. K. & Olubambi, P. A., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 30, p. 635-641 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Polystyrenes
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Polymers
  • Recycling
  • Scanning electron microscopy

• Synthesis of Ti-6Al-4V alloy with nano-TiN microstructure via spark plasma sintering technique

  Falodun, O. E., Obadele, B. A., Oke, S. R., Maja, M. E. & Olubambi, P. A., Dec 21 2017, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 272, 1, 012029.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Spark plasma sintering
  • titanium nitride
  • Lamellar structures
  • Titanium nitride
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Techno economic assessment for setting up a viable biogas plant at a local landfill in South Africa

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C., Muzenda, E. & Masebinu, S., 2017, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2017, JUL, p. 159-165 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Biogas
  • Landfill
  • Land fill
  • South Africa
  • Economics
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The Africa Millimetre Telescope

  Backes, M., Müller, C., Conway, J. E., Deane, R. P., Evans, R., Falcke, H., Fraga-Encinas, R., Goddi, C., Krichbaum, T. P., Klein Wolt, M., MacLeod, G., Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Roelofs, F., Shen, Z. Q. & Van Langevelde, H. J., 2016, In: Proceedings of Science. 2016-January, 029.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • event horizon
  • telescopes
  • Namibia
  • radio telescopes
  • millimeter waves

• The effect of a sulphate-reducing bacteria on the rate of corrosion of steel alloys

  Shaku, L., Danha, G., Hlabangana, N. & Bhero, S., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 513-521 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Sulfates
  • Bacteria
  • Alloy steel
  • Carbon steel
  • Austenitic stainless steel

• The evolution of nova shells

  Tappert, C., Arancibia, E., Schmidtobreick, L., Vogt, N., Ederoclite, A., Vučković, M. & Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., 2017, In: Proceedings of Science. 315

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • luminosity
  • novae
  • expansion
  • catalogs

• The microstructural and mechanical characterization of the β-type Ti-11.1Mo-10.8Nb alloy for biomedical applications

  Raganya, M. L., Moshokoa, N. M., Obadele, B., Olubambi, P. A. & Machaka, R., Nov 8 2019, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 655, 1, 012025.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Elastic moduli
  • Microhardness
  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Ductile fracture
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The novel use of calcium sulphate dihydrate as a bleaching agent for pre-processing beef tallow in the soap manufacturing process

  Chakawa, D. P., Nkala, M., Hlabangana, N. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 911-916 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Beef
  • Soaps (detergents)
  • Bleaching
  • Sulfates
  • Calcium
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Thermal Diffusivity Behaviour of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Ti6Al4V Metal Matrix Composites

  Adegbenjo, A., Obadele, B., Olubambi, P., Shongwe, M. & Adejuwon, S., Apr 3 2019, In: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 499, 1, 012010.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • titanium alloy (TiAl6V4)
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Thermal diffusivity
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Metals

• Thermally sprayed Inconel 625 coating on 304 stainless steel: A neutron diffraction stress analysis

  Oladijo, O. P., Luzin, V. & Ntsoane, T. P., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 1234-1239 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Neutron diffraction
  • Stress analysis
  • Austenitic stainless steel
  • Coatings
  • Substrates
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• The socio-economic implication of 2^nd generation biofuels in Southern Africa: A critical review

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 1373-1385 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Biofuels
  • Southern Africa
  • Socio-economics
  • Economics
  • Biomass
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• The use of calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO₄.2H₂O) as a bleaching agent for crude soya bean vegetable oil

  Chakawa, D. P., Nkala, M., Hlabangana, N. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 802-807 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Bleaching
  • Vegetable oils
  • Sulfates
  • Calcium
  • Crude oil
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Thin films in tribology

  Phiri, R. R., Philip Oladijo, O. & Akinlabi, E. T., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 140-146 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Tribology
  • Thin films
  • Substrate
  • Wear of materials
  • Hard coatings
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Tungsten carbide thin films Review: Effect of deposition parameters on film microstructure and properties

  Phiri, R. R., Oladijo, O. P. & Akinlabi, E. T., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 522-528 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Tungsten carbide
  • Thin films
  • Microstructure
  • Film preparation
  • Wear of materials

• Use of coal fly ash to manufacture a corrosion resistant brick

  Moyo, V., Mguni, N. G., Hlabangana, N. & Danha, G., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 500-512 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Silicates
  • Brick
  • Fly ash
  • Sodium
  • Coal
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Utilization of agro waste bio adsorbents in textile wastewater treatment

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, NOV, p. 2029-2034 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Adsorbents
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Textiles
  • Chemical oxygen demand

• Utilization of waste cooking oil and tallow for production of toilet “bath” soap

  Maotsela, T., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 541-545 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Soaps (detergents)
  • Cooking
  • Beef
  • Oils
  • Vegetable oils
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Valorization of corn sillage through vermicomposting

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 2056-2059 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Corn
  • Chemical analysis
  • Resource Recovery
  • Fertilizers
  • Potassium

• Value addition of brewers spent grains to bio coal using hydrothermal carbonization

  Manyuchi, M. M., Mugoronji, M., Mbohwa, C. & Muzenda, E., 2018, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. 2018, SEP, p. 2648-2652 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Breweries
  • Carbonization
  • Coal
  • Carbon
  • Calorific value

• Waste management and treatment of copper slag BCL, Selebi Phikwe Botswana: Review

  Gabasiane, T. S., Bhero, S. & Danha, G., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 494-499 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Waste treatment
  • Waste management
  • Slags
  • Copper
  • Iron

• Waste valorisation opportunities for bush encroacher biomass in savannah ecosystems: A comparative case analysis of Botswana and Namibia

  Charis, G., Danha, G. & Muzenda, E., 2019, In: Procedia Manufacturing. 35, p. 974-979 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Ecosystems
  • Biomass
  • Charcoal
  • Drought
  • Pelletizing
  4 Citations (Scopus)
• Conference contribution

  3D GUI for flash floods modeling: Applications in river catchments

  Ignat, S., Stoian, I., Capatina, D., Ghiran, O. & Agachi, S. P., Jun 27 2016, 2016 20th IEEE International Conference on Automation, Quality and Testing, Robotics, AQTR 2016 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 7501399

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Catchments
  • Graphical user interfaces
  • Rivers
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Hydraulic structures

• 3D modeling of the thermal phenomena during laser melting of polymers

  Mokrane, A., Boutaous, MH., Xin, S. & Siginer, D., 2018, Fluids Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME), (ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE); vol. 7).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • 3D modeling
  • Melting
  • Lasers
  • Polymers
  • Densification

• Acacia Tortilis Encroacher Bush as a Bioenergy Source

  Charis, G., Danha, G., Muzenda, E. & Nkosi, N. P., Nov 2019, Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019. El Hibaoui, A., Essaaidi, M. & Zaz, Y. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 9078221. (Proceedings of 2019 7th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference, IRSEC 2019).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Oils
  • Bushings
  • Ecosystems
  • Economics
  • Pyrolysis

• A Lightweight Version of National Performance Indicator Ontology (NPIonto)

  Sebubi, O., Zlotnikova, I. & Hlomani, H., Sep 2019, 2nd International Conference on Next Generation Computing Applications 2019, NextComp 2019 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1-6 8883619. (2nd International Conference on Next Generation Computing Applications 2019, NextComp 2019 - Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • ontology
  • Ontology
  • performance
  • Botswana
  • Blueprints

• A low-loss 2^nd order chebychev microwave cavity band pass filter

  Chose, M., Chuma, J. M., Yahya, A., Kobe, O. B., Ngebani, I. & Pholele, T. M., Dec 5 2016, 2016 IEEE Radio and Antenna Days of the Indian Ocean, RADIO 2016. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 7772017

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Scattering parameters
  • bandpass filters
  • Bandpass filters
  • Microwaves
  • filters
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• A nanoindentation study on al (TiFe-Mg-SiC) composites fabricated via stir casting

  Akinwamide, S. O., Lemika, S. M., Obadele, B. A., Akinribide, O. J., Falodun, O. E., Olubambi, P. A. & Abe, B. T., Sep 2019, Key Engineering Materials IX. Korsunsky, A. M. (ed.). Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Vol. 821. p. 81-88 8 p. (Key Engineering Materials; vol. 821 KEM).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • silicon carbide
  • Nanoindentation
  • Aluminum
  • Silicon carbide
  • Casting
  1 Citation (Scopus)