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Research Interests
Finding sustainable solutions to solve problems relating to water quality. This approach involves applying the principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology to develop materials using membrane technology for drinking and wastewater treatment. I therefore, develop and evaluate novel reactive mixed matrix flat sheet or hollow fiber membranes functionalized with dendrimers, hyperbranched polymers, catalytic and photocatalytic nanoparticles and enzymes for water treatment.
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Biocatalytic degradation of perfluoroalkyl substances from water using multi-walled carbon nanotube/laccase polyamide thin film nanocomposite membranes
Ramogale, N. K., Mamba, N., Mbuli, B. S. & Malinga, S. P., Mar 2026, In: Materials Today Sustainability. 33, 101313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Avocado seed-derived bioactive compounds for functional food packaging solutions: current developments and future prospects – a review
Ndwandwe, B. K., Malinga, S. P., Kayitesi, E. & Dlamini, B. C., Oct 2025, In: Food Bioscience. 72, 107446.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Degradation of bisphenol A using a MOF@COF-modified polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membrane
Hahn, C. G., Malinga, S. P. & Makhetha, T. A., Aug 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. 23, 100822.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of novel engineered/functionalized biochars
Chaukura, N., Sefadi, J. S., Mabuba, N., Malinga, S., Oluwalana-Sanusi, A. & Munzeiwa, W. A., 1 Jan 2025, Biochar for Environmental Remediation: Principles, Applications, and Prospects. Elsevier, p. 35-57 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Enhanced heavy metal piezocatalytic adsorption and antibacterial activity using kaolin-modified PVDF nanofiber mats for water treatment
Sam, S., Masekela, D., Malinga, S. P. & Mabuba, N., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Water Process Engineering. 70, 106803.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus)
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Studies from University of Johannesburg Reveal New Findings on Photocatalytics [Fabrication of a Novel Tin Disulfide/vanadium Carbide Mxene (Sns2/v2ctx) 2 /v 2 Ct X ) Photocatalytic Heterojunction With the Potential Application for Environmental ...]
Seopela, M., Malinga, S. & Letswalo, V.
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