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International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials Volume 8, 2017 - Issue 1
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Thermally and mechanically stable β-cyclodextrin/cellulose acetate nanofibers synthesized using an environmentally benign procedure

Lebea N. NthunyaNanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa;Department of Applied Chemistry and the DST/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre-Water Research Node, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaView further author information
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Monaheng L. MasheaneNanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa;Department of Applied Chemistry and the DST/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre-Water Research Node, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaView further author information
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Soraya P. MalingaDepartment of Applied Chemistry and the DST/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre-Water Research Node, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaView further author information
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Edward N. NxumaloNanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South AfricaView further author information
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Bhekie B. MambaNanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South AfricaView further author information
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Sabelo D. MhlangaNanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1-19 | Received 13 Oct 2016, Accepted 27 Jan 2017, Published online: 22 Feb 2017

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Lebea N. Nthunya, Monaheng L. Masheane, Soraya P. Malinga, Edward N. Nxumalo & Sabelo D. Mhlanga. (2017) Environmentally benign chitosan-based nanofibres for potential use in water treatment. Cogent Chemistry 3:1.
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Sonia Jemli, Sabrina Frantz Lütke, Farah Chamtouri, Fakhreddine Ben Amara, Samir Bejar, Marcos Leandro Silva Oliveira, Salah Knani, Luis Felipe Oliveira Silva & Guilherme Luiz Dotto. (2024) A novel cartoon crosslinked β-cyclodextrin (C-β-CD) polymer for effective uptake of Hg from aqueous solutions: Kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and statistical physics approach. Separation and Purification Technology 330, pages 125578.
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Lloyd N. Ndlovu, Kgolofelo I. Malatjie, Mandla B. Chabalala, Ajay K. Mishra, Shivani B. Mishra & Edward N. Nxumalo. (2022) Beta cyclodextrin modified polyvinylidene fluoride adsorptive mixed matrix membranes for removal of Congo red. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 139:23.
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Anny Leudjo Taka, Michael Klink, Xavier Yangkou Mbianda, Fanyana Mtunzi & Eliazer Bobby Naidoo. 2022. Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification. Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification 197 223 .
Sandrine Mbakop, Lebea N. Nthunya & Maurice S. Onyango. (2021) Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Nanocellulose Functionalized–Hybrid Membranes and Application in Water Quality Improvement. Processes 9:4, pages 611.
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Anny Leudjo Taka, Michael J. Klink, Xavier Yangkou Mbianda & Eliazer Bobby Naidoo. (2021) Chitosan nanocomposites for water treatment by fixed-bed continuous flow column adsorption: A review. Carbohydrate Polymers 255, pages 117398.
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Mookgo Mofokeng, Lebea N. Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, Phillemon Matabola, Shivan Mishra & Edward N. Nxumalo. (2020) Perflurooctyltriethoxy silane and carbon nanotubes-modified PVDF superoleophilic nanofibre membrane for oil-in-water adsorption and recovery. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 8:6, pages 104497.
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Lebea N. Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, Edward N. Nxumalo, Arne R. Verliefde, Sabelo D. Mhlanga & Maurice S. Onyango. (2020) f-MWCNTs/AgNPs-coated superhydrophobic PVDF nanofibre membrane for organic, colloidal, and biofouling mitigation in direct contact membrane distillation. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 8:2, pages 103654.
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Lebea N. Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, Linsey Lapeire, Kim Verbeken, Noor Zaouri, Edward N. Nxumalo, Bhekie B. Mamba, Arne R. Verliefde & Sabelo D. Mhlanga. (2019) Fouling-resistant PVDF nanofibre membranes for the desalination of brackish water in membrane distillation. Separation and Purification Technology 228, pages 115793.
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Lebea N Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, Arne R Verliefde & Sabelo D Mhlanga. (2019) Enhanced flux in direct contact membrane distillation using superhydrophobic PVDF nanofibre membranes embedded with organically modified SiO 2 nanoparticles . Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 94:9, pages 2826-2837.
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Lebea N. Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, Sebastiaan Derese, Bhekie B. Mamba, Arne R. Verliefde & Sabelo D. Mhlanga. (2019) Adsorption of phenolic compounds by polyacrylonitrile nanofibre membranes: A pretreatment for the removal of hydrophobic bearing compounds from water. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7:4, pages 103254.
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Lebea N. Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, Nomcebo Khumalo, Sebastiaan Derese, Bhekie B. Mamba, Arne R. Verliefde & Sabelo D. Mhlanga. (2019) Superhydrophobic PVDF nanofibre membranes coated with an organic fouling resistant hydrophilic active layer for direct-contact membrane distillation. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 575, pages 363-372.
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Lebea N. Nthunya, Sebastiaan Derese, Leonardo Gutierrez, Arne R. Verliefde, Bhekie B. Mamba, Tobias G. Barnard & Sabelo D. Mhlanga. (2019) Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using one-pot and microwave-assisted methods and their subsequent embedment on PVDF nanofibre membranes for growth inhibition of mesophilic and thermophilic bacteria. New Journal of Chemistry 43:10, pages 4168-4180.
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Tânia F. Cova, Dina Murtinho, Alberto A. C. C. Pais & Artur J. M. Valente. (2018) Combining Cellulose and Cyclodextrins: Fascinating Designs for Materials and Pharmaceutics. Frontiers in Chemistry 6.
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