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• 2012

  On the progenitors of galactic novae

  Ribeiro, V. A. R. M., Bode, M. F., Hounsell, R. A. & Williams, R. P., Feb 10 2012, In: Astrophysical Journal. 746, 1, 61.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • novae
  • outburst
  • near infrared
  • harbor
  • stars
  37 Citations (Scopus)

• Optical properties of flash evaporated amorphous Se_100-xIn _x thin films for CuInSe₂ solar cell applications

  Muiva, C. M., Maabong, K., Sathiaraj, S. T. & Mwabora, J. M., Dec 1 2012, Proceedings of the IASTED African Conference on Power and Energy Systems, AfricaPES 2012. p. 86-90 5 p.

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

  • Optical properties
  • Solar cells
  • Thin films
  • Red Shift
  • solar cells

• Optimal synthesis of a Ni(II)-dimethylglyoxime ion-imprinted polymer for the enrichment of Ni(II) ions in water, soil and mine tailing samples

  Rammika, M., Darko, G. & Torto, N., Apr 2012, In: Water SA. 38, 2, p. 261-268 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • dimethylglyoxime
  • Soil
  • tailings
  • Polymers
  • Ions
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimization of process parameters for castor oil production

  Muzenda, E., Kabuba, J., Mdletye, P. & Belaid, M., 2012, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2012, WCE 2012. Korsunsky, A. M., Gelman, L., Hunter, A., Ao, S. I. & Hukins, D. WL. (eds.). Newswood Limited, p. 1586-1589 4 p. (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science; vol. 3).

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

  • Oils
  • Hexane
  • Moisture
  • Temperature
  • Liquids
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Optimized 2D array design for Ultrasound imaging

  Diarra, B., Liebgott, H., Robini, M., Tortoli, P. & Cachard, C., 2012, Proceedings of the 20th European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2012. p. 2718-2722 5 p. 6333799

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

  • Ultrasonics
  • Imaging techniques
  • Biopsy
  • Simulated annealing
  • Experiments
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Orthopyroxene + sillimanite predating sapphirine + quartz: A rare case of ultrahigh-temperature metamorphism from the central zone, limpopo complex, South Africa

  Belyanin, G. A., Rajesh, H. M., Sajeev, K. & Van Reenen, D. D., Oct 2012, In: Canadian Mineralogist. 50, 5, p. 1153-1163 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Garnets
  • ultrahigh temperature metamorphism
  • sapphirine
  • Quartz
  • sillimanite
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance analysis of packet length in multiple optical channels for local area network

  Aznor Hanah, A. H., Ahmad, R. B., Yahya, A., Ramly, N., Kan, P. E. & Zakaria, F. F., Apr 26 2012, Proceedings - 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Systems Modelling and Simulation, ISMS 2012. p. 233-237 5 p. 6169705

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

  • Performance Analysis
  • Local area networks
  • Throughput
  • Ethernet
  • Multiplexing

• Performance and kinetics of Pt-CNT catalyst electrodes in a PEM fuel cell

  Afolabi, A. S., Abdulkareem, A. S., Iyuke, S. E. & Pienaar, H. C. V. Z., Jun 14 2012, In: Journal of Materials Research. 27, 11, p. 1497-1505 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • fuel cells
  • Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC)
  • Carbon nanotubes
  • catalysts
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Performance Evaluation of Ant Based Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Ang, L. M. & Seng, K. P., 2012, In: International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI). 9, 2, p. 388-397 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Routing protocols
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Routing algorithms
  • Energy resources
  • Power transmission

• Performance of Termite-hill routing algorithm on sink mobility in wireless sensor networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Ang, L. M. & Seng, K. P., 2012, Advances in Swarm Intelligence - Third International Conference, ICSI 2012, Proceedings. PART 2 ed. Vol. 7332 LNCS. p. 334-343 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 7332 LNCS, no. PART 2).

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

  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Routing Algorithm
  • Routing algorithms
  • Network Lifetime
  • Routing Protocol
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WASTEWATER IN STABILISATION POND

  Bansah, K. & Suglo, R., 2012, p. 36-44.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  Open Access

  • microbiological analysis
  • chemical analysis
  • pond
  • stabilization
  • wastewater

• Physiological response of Cd- and Pb-treated Populus alba × glandulosaseedlings amended with SCB liquid fertilizer

  Han, S-H., KIM, DU-HYUN., Ultra Jr, V., KIM, PAN-GI. & AGGANGAN, NELLY. S., 2012, In: Asia Life Sciences. 21, 2, p. 481-498

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Potential reduction in CO2 emission and saving in electricity by ground source heat pump system for space heating applications - A study on northern part of India

  Sivasakthivel, T., Murugesan, K. & Sahoo, P. K., 2012, p. 970-979. 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  Open Access

  • heat pump
  • electricity
  • heating
  • cold
  • electricity consumption
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Potentiometric titration in a low volume of solution for rapid assay of uranium: Application to quantitative electro-reduction of uranium(VI)

  Sahoo, P., Mallika, C., Lawrence, F., Ananthanarayanan, R., Murali, N. & Mudali, U. K., 2012, In: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 291, 3, p. 1401-1409 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Uranium
  • Titration
  • Assays
  • Hungary
  • Nuclear fuel reprocessing
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Pre-combustion carbon dioxide capture by gas-liquid absorption for Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle power plants

  Padurean, A., Cormos, C. C. & Agachi, P. S., Mar 1 2012, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 7, p. 1-11 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Combined cycle power plants
  • gasification
  • Gasification
  • Carbon dioxide
  • power plant
  128 Citations (Scopus)

• Preface

  Nyabadza, F., Kgosimore, M. & Lungu, E. M., Dec 1 2012, A Treatise of Biological Models. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript

• Pressure-temperature evolution of eclogites from the Kechros complex in the Eastern Rhodope (NE Greece)

  Mposkos, E., Baziotis, I. & Proyer, A., 2012, In: International Journal of Earth Sciences. 101, 4, p. 973-996 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  16 Citations (Scopus)

• Radio frequency energy harvesting and management for wireless sensor networks

  Zungeru, A. M., Ang, L. M., Prabaharan, S. R. S. & Seng, K. P., 2012, Green Mobile Devices and Networks: Energy Optimization and Scavenging Techniques. CRC Press, p. 341-368 40 p.

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

  Open Access

  • Energy harvesting
  • Energy management
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Routing algorithms
  • Harvesters
  84 Citations (Scopus)

• Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis of the structural characteristics of fluidized bed gasification fly ash

  Kelebopile, L., Sun, R., Zhang, X. & Xu, P., Jan 1 2012, Cleaner Combustion and Sustainable World - Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Coal Combustion. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, p. 447-452 6 p.

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

  • Raman spectroscopy
  • X ray diffraction analysis
  • Fly ash
  • Fluidized beds
  • Gasification
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Recovery of aluminium oxide from flint clay through H₂SO₄ leaching

  Daniels, A. L., Muzenda, E., Belaid, M. & Ntuli, F., 2012, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2012, WCE 2012. Korsunsky, A. M., Gelman, L., Hunter, A., Ao, S. I. & Hukins, D. WL. (eds.). Newswood Limited, p. 1388-1390 3 p. (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science; vol. 3).

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

  • Leaching
  • Clay
  • Aluminum oxide
  • Recovery
  • Acids

• Reduction crystallization of manganese and aluminum from waste water using hydrazine

  Malematja, T. P., Ntuli, F. & Belaid, M., 2012, Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2012, WCE 2012. Korsunsky, A. M., Gelman, L., Hunter, A., Ao, S. I. & Hukins, D. WL. (eds.). Newswood Limited, Vol. III. p. 1617-1620 4 p. (Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science; vol. 3).

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

  • Hydrazine
  • Manganese
  • Crystallization
  • Wastewater
  • Aluminum
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Reduction crystallization of Ni, Cu, Fe and Co from a mixed metal effluent

  Phetla, T. P., Ntuli, F. & Muzenda, E., May 25 2012, In: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 18, 3, p. 1171-1177 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Heavy metals
  • Crystallization
  • Heavy Metals
  • Effluents
  • Powders
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Reduction of vehicle exhaust emissions from diesel engines using the whale concept filter

  Pilusa, T. J., Mollagee, M. M. & Muzenda, E., Oct 2012, In: Aerosol and Air Quality Research. 12, 5, p. 994-1006 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • exhaust emission
  • diesel engine
  • traffic emission
  • whale
  • Diesel engines
  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Reliability evaluation of Kainji hydroelectric power station in Nigeria

  Zungeru, A. M., Araoye, A. B., Garegy, B. B., Garba, A. J. & Tola, O. J., 2012, In: Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy. 2, 2, p. 15-31 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • hydroelectric power
  • power plant
  • evaluation
  • station
  • electric power

• Removal of Pb (II) from aqueous solution using hydrotalcite-like nanostructured material

  Setshedi, K., Ren, J., Ochieng, A. & Onyango, M. S., 2012, In: International Journal of Physical Sciences. 7, 1, p. 63-72 B6C66B714519.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • hydrotalcite
  • Nanostructured materials
  • Adsorption
  • aqueous solutions
  • adsorption

• Seasonal and spatial hydrological variability drives aquatic biodiversity in a flood-pulsed, sub-tropical wetland

  Davidson, T. A., MacKay, A. W., Wolski, P., Mazebedi, R., Murray-Hudson, M. & Todd, M., Jun 2012, In: Freshwater Biology. 57, 6, p. 1253-1265 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • wetlands
  • biodiversity
  • wetland
  • hydroperiod
  • community composition
  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Simultaneous adsorption and biodegradation of synthetic melanoidin

  Onyango, M. S., Ojijo, V. O., Ochieng, A., Kittinya, J. O. & Otieno, F., 2012, In: African Journal of Biotechnology. 11, 22, p. 6083-6090 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • melanoidin polymers
  • melanoidins
  • Biological Oxygen Demand Analysis
  • Adsorption
  • biodegradation

• Sliding mode simulation and robustness controller

  Ahmed, A. A., Ahmad, R. B., Alobaidi, S. A., Yahya, A., Hassnawi, L. A., Ali, Z. G. & Tahir, H. H., Dec 27 2012, In: Journal of Next Generation Information Technology. 3, 2, p. 19-27 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Controllers
  • MATLAB
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Smart prolong fuzzy wireless sensor-actor network for agricultural application

  Sabri, N., Aljunid, S. A., Ahmad, R. B., Malek, M. F., Yahya, A., Kamaruddin, R. & Salim, M. S., Mar 1 2012, In: Journal of Information Science and Engineering. 28, 2, p. 295-316 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Agriculture
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Greenhouses
  • Sensor nodes
  • climate
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• SOLAR PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF MOLASSES AND MAURITIAN BLUE DYE: APPLICATION OF RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY

  Baloyi, J., Valashiya, Z. B. & Ochieng, A., 2012, In: Gauteng Tertiary Institutions’ 5th Water Research Showcase (WRS2012). p. 4-50 47 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Spatial Variability of Selected Soil Properties in Relation to Different Land Uses in Northern Kgalagadi (Matsheng), Botswana

  Totolo, O. & Mosweu, S., 2012, In: International Journal of Geosciences. 3, 4, p. 659-663

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

• Spectral approximation for a nonlinear partial differential equation arising in thin film flow of a non-Newtonian fluid

  Akyildiz, F. T., Siginer, D. A. & Kaplan, H., Jan 1 2012, In: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation. 17, 1, p. 35-44 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Thin Film Flow
  • Start-ups
  • Spectral Approximation
  • Porosity
  • Non-Newtonian Fluid

• Spectral approximation for drainage of an Elastico-viscous liquid and error analysis

  Akyildiz, F. T. & Siginer, D. A., Mar 1 2012, In: Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations. 28, 2, p. 492-505 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Spectral Approximation
  • Drainage
  • Partial differential equations
  • Error Analysis
  • Liquid

• Strong convergence of an iterative method for pseudo-contractive and monotone mappings

  Zegeye, H. & Shahzad, N., Sep 1 2012, In: Journal of Global Optimization. 54, 1, p. 173-184 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pseudocontractive Mapping
  • Monotone Mapping
  • Variational Inequality Problem
  • Iterative methods
  • Strong Convergence
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Strong convergence theorems for a common fixed point of a finite family of pseudocontractive mappings

  Daman, O. A. & Zegeye, H., Oct 29 2012, In: International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences. 2012, 405315.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pseudocontractive Mapping
  • Strong Theorems
  • Common Fixed Point
  • Strong Convergence
  • Convergence Theorem
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Strong convergence theorems for a common point of solution of variational inequality, solutions of equilibrium and fixed point problems

  Zegeye, H., Shahzad, N. & Alghamdi, M. A., Dec 1 2012, In: Fixed Point Theory and Applications. 2012, 119.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Relatively Nonexpansive Mapping
  • Asymptotically Nonexpansive Mapping
  • Monotone Mapping
  • Uniformly continuous
  • Fixed Point Problem
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Strong convergence theorems for variational inequality problems and quasi-φ-asymptotically nonexpansive mappings

  Zegeye, H. & Shahzad, N., Sep 1 2012, In: Journal of Global Optimization. 54, 1, p. 101-116 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Inverse-strongly Monotone Mapping
  • Asymptotically Nonexpansive Mapping
  • Variational Inequalities
  • Monotone Mapping
  • Variational Inequality Problem
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Structural characterization of mechanically milled and annealed tungsten powder

  Bolokang, A. S., Phasha, M. J., Maweja, K. & Bhero, S., Jul 1 2012, In: Powder Technology. 225, p. 27-31 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tungsten
  • Saturation magnetization
  • Powders
  • Characterization (materials science)
  • Nanocrystalline powders
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Students' perspective on the attainment of graduate attributes through a design project

  Moalosi, R., Tunde Oladiran, M. & Uziak, J., 2012, In: Global Journal of Engineering Education. 14, 1, p. 40-46 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Teaching
  • Students
  • graduate
  • Curricula
  • Product design
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Study of ballooning of a completely voided pressure tube of Indian PHWR under heat up condition

  Nandan, G., Majumdar, P., Sahoo, P. K., Kumar, R., Chatterjee, B., Mukhopadhyay, D. & Lele, H. G., 2012, In: Nuclear Engineering and Design. 243, p. 301-310 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • tubes
  • heat
  • Hot Temperature
  • loss of coolant
  • accidents
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Study of crystallization kinetics and structural relaxation behavior in phase separated Ag ₃₃Ge ₁₇Se ₅₀ glassy alloys

  Kumar, P., Yannopoulos, S. N., Sathiaraj, T. S. & Thangaraj, R., Jul 16 2012, In: Materials Chemistry and Physics. 135, 1, p. 68-72 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Structural relaxation
  • Crystallization kinetics
  • Crystallization
  • crystallization
  • kinetics
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Suitability of Nigerian rocks as refractory materials for monolithic furnace lining

  Osoba, L. O. & Afolabi, A. S., May 1 2012, In: Particulate Science and Technology. 30, 3, p. 209-219 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Furnace linings
  • Refractory materials
  • Rocks
  • Ovens
  • Electric Conductivity

• Survival analysis of timing of first marriage among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: regional differences.

  Adebowale, S. A., Fagbamigbe, F. A., Okareh, T. O. & Lawal, G. O., Dec 1 2012, In: African journal of reproductive health. 16, 4, p. 95-107 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Marriage
  • Nigeria
  • Survival Analysis
  • Education
  • Coitus
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Survival probability and predictors for woman experience childhood death in Nigeria: Analysis of north-south differentials

  Adebowale, A. S., Yusuf, B. O. & Fagbamigbe, A. F., Jun 14 2012, In: BMC Public Health. 12, 1, 430.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Nigeria
  • Survival
  • Mortality
  • Life Tables
  • brass
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Synthesis of N-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methyleneamines and 3,3-diaryl-4-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)azetidin-2-ones as potential antileishmanial agents

  Singh, G. S., Al-Kahraman, Y. M. S. A., Mpadi, D. & Yasinzai, M., Sep 1 2012, In: Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 22, 17, p. 5704-5706 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cycloaddition
  • ketene
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Imines
  • Leishmania major
  18 Citations (Scopus)

• SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITE FROM COAL FLY ASH (CFA) AND ADSORPTION OF COPPER AND CHROMIUM

  Seadira, T., Motale, I. & Ochieng, A., 2012

  Research output: Other contribution

• Synthesis of β-and β,β-substituted Morita-Baylis-Hillman adducts using a two-step protocol

  MaGee, D. I., Ratshonka, S., McConaghy, J. & Hood, M., May 1 2012, In: Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 90, 5, p. 450-463 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • ytterbium(III) triflate
  • Esters
  • Stereoselectivity
  • Condensation reactions
  • Aldehydes
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Synthesis of β- and β, β-substituted Morita-Baylis-Hilmann Adducts Using a Two-Step Protocol

  Ratshonka, S., MaGee, D. I., McConaghy, J. & Hood, M., 2012, In: Canadian Journal of Chemistry.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Systematic investigation of residual strains associated with WC-Co coatings thermal sprayed onto metal substrates

  Venter, A. M., Pirling, T., Buslaps, T., Oladijo, O. P., Steuwer, A., Ntsoane, T. P., Cornish, L. A. & Sacks, N., May 25 2012, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 206, 19-20, p. 4011-4020 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • grit
  • coating
  • Metals
  • Coatings
  • Substrates
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Tantalum carbide as a novel support material for anode electrocatalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysers

  Polonský, J., Petrushina, I. M., Christensen, E., Bouzek, K., Prag, C. B., Andersen, J. E. T. & Bjerrum, N. J., Feb 1 2012, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 37, 3, p. 2173-2181 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tantalum carbide
  • tantalum carbides
  • Electrocatalysts
  • electrocatalysts
  • Catalyst supports
  58 Citations (Scopus)