Philiswa Nomngongo

Phone+27 11 559 6187
Emailpnnomngongouj.acza
Websitehttps://www.uj.ac.za/members/prof-philiswa-nomngongo

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Research Interests

Metal analysis in the environment (water, soil and plants), food, petroleum and pharmaceuticals products as well as in cooking utensils.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water
SDG 15 Life on Land

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187 Article
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Adsorption of ibuprofen from wastewater on NaAlg/MnSx adsorbents: Central composite design optimisation, equilibrium isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics
Mollo, V. M., Boikanyo, D., Nomngongo, P. N. & Ramontja, J., Mar 2026, In: Results in Engineering. 29, 109303.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Magnetic extraction and preconcentration of perfluorooctanoic acid in aqueous solutions using magnetic tea waste activated carbon
Malatji, N., Mpupa, A., Mizaikoff, B. & Nomngongo, P. N., May 2026, In: Journal of Chromatography Open. 9, 100290.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Manganese sulphide nanoparticles (MnS NPs) and their application on the removal of triclosan in water
Mollo, V. M., Boikanyo, D., Nomngongo, P. N. & Ramontja, J., Feb 2026, In: Results in Chemistry. 20, 102991.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Sub-100 nm resorcinol-formaldehyde hollow spheres to remove heavy metals from water
Mnguni, M., Hobongwana, S. & Nomngongo, P. N., Dec 2026, In: npj Clean Water. 9, 1, 20.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Synthesis and characterization of Fe₃O₄@Al₂O₃-1- (2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol for preconcentration of trace metals in fuel oils prior to inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy analysis
Mdluli, N. S., Nomngongo, P. N. & Mketo, N., 2026, In: Petroleum Science and Technology. 44, 5, p. 788-810 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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University of Johannesburg Researchers Discuss Findings in Nanobiotechnology (Adsorption of ibuprofen from wastewater on NaAlg/MnSx adsorbents: Central composite design optimisation, equilibrium isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics)
Nomngongo, P. & Ramontja, J.
5/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
UJ scholars take their place among South Africa’s most distinguished scientists
Houreld, N., Curtis, C., Elburg, M., Fawole, O., Mpedi, L., Nomngongo, P., Winkler, H. & Sithole, N.
24/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Researchers at University of Fort Hare Publish New Study Findings on Membrane Research (Flux and Fouling Behavior of Graphene Oxide-Polyphenylsulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes Incorporating ZIF-67/ZIF-8 Fillers)
Nomngongo, P.
7/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
South Africa's Leading Scholars Inducted into the Academy of Science of South Africa
Houreld, N., Curtis, C., Elburg, M., Fawole, O., Nomngongo, P., Mbohwa, C. & Winkler, H.
4/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Findings from University of Johannesburg Reveals New Findings on Antibiotics (Surface Imprinting Polymerization for Synthesis of a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer and Its Application In Ultrasound-assisted Dispersive Solid-phase Microextraction ...)
Nomngongo, P.
15/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Prof Philiswa Nomngongo

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Adsorption of ibuprofen from wastewater on NaAlg/MnSx adsorbents: Central composite design optimisation, equilibrium isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics

Magnetic extraction and preconcentration of perfluorooctanoic acid in aqueous solutions using magnetic tea waste activated carbon

Manganese sulphide nanoparticles (MnS NPs) and their application on the removal of triclosan in water

Sub-100 nm resorcinol-formaldehyde hollow spheres to remove heavy metals from water

Synthesis and characterization of Fe₃O₄@Al₂O₃-1- (2-pyridylazo)-2-naphthol for preconcentration of trace metals in fuel oils prior to inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy analysis

University of Johannesburg Researchers Discuss Findings in Nanobiotechnology (Adsorption of ibuprofen from wastewater on NaAlg/MnSx adsorbents: Central composite design optimisation, equilibrium isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamics)

UJ scholars take their place among South Africa’s most distinguished scientists

Researchers at University of Fort Hare Publish New Study Findings on Membrane Research (Flux and Fouling Behavior of Graphene Oxide-Polyphenylsulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes Incorporating ZIF-67/ZIF-8 Fillers)

South Africa's Leading Scholars Inducted into the Academy of Science of South Africa

Findings from University of Johannesburg Reveals New Findings on Antibiotics (Surface Imprinting Polymerization for Synthesis of a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer and Its Application In Ultrasound-assisted Dispersive Solid-phase Microextraction ...)

Prof Philiswa Nomngongo

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media