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  • A review on wingtip devices for reducing induced drag on fixed-wing drones 
    Makgantai, Boitumelo; Subaschandar, N.; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Science Press, 2021)
    This review paper presents and analyzes previous studies on wingtip devices mainly to reduce induced drag on fixed-wing aircraft and drones. Some of the parameters discussed are the different types of winglets, cant angles, ...
  • The role of graphite addition on spark plasma sintered titanium nitride 
    Akinribide, Ojo Jeremiah; Obadele, Babatunde Abiodun; Ayeleru, Olusola Olaitan; Akinwamide, Olukayode Samuel; Nomoto, Keita; Eizadjou, Mehdi; Ringer, Simon P.; Olubambi, Peter Apata (Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license, 2020-05)
    Composites of titanium nitride reinforced with graphite were synthesized using spark plasma sintering at 2000 °C. The effects of graphite addition on the microstructure, relative density, and mechanical properties of TiN ...
  • A secured and efficient communication scheme for decentralized cognitive radio-based internet of vehicles 
    Yao, Wei; Yahya, Abid; Khan, Fazlullah; Tan, Zhiyuan; Rehman, Ateeq Ur; Chuma, Joseph; Jan, Mian Ahmad; Babar, Muhammad (IEEE, 2019)
    The advancements in hardware technologies have driven the evolution of vehicular ad hoc networks into the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). The IoV is a decentralized network of IoT-enabled vehicles capable of smooth traffic ...
  • A secured data management scheme for smart societies in industrial internet of things environment 
    Babar, Muhammad; Khan, Fazlullah; Iqbal, Waseem; Yahya, Abid; Arif, Fahim; Tan, Zhiyuan; Chuma, Joseph (IEEE Explore, 2018-07)
    Smart societies have an increasing demand for quality-oriented services and infrastructure in an industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) paradigm. Smart urbanization faces numerous challenges. Among them, secured energy ...
  • A secured smart home switching system based on wireless communications and self-energy harvesting 
    Zungeru, Adamu Murtala; Gaboitaolelwe, Jwaone; Diarra, Bakary; Chuma, Joseph; Ang, Li-Minn; Kolobe, Lone; David, Mpho; Zibani, Ishmael (IEEE Xplore, 2019-02-19)
    Due to human influence and its negative impacts on the world’s environment, the world ischanging into a cleaner and more sustainable energy system. In both private and public buildings, there isa desire to reduce electricity ...
  • Structural and morphological dataset for rfsputtered WC-Co thin films using synchrotron radiation methods 
    Phiri, Resego; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip; Nakajima, Hideki; Rattanachata, Arunothai; Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo (Elsevier B.V., 2019-08)
    Control and manipulation of synthesis parameters of thin film coatings is of critical concern in determination of material properties and performance. Structural and morphological properties of rf-sputtered WC-Co thin films ...
  • Students’ perceptions of learning experiences from the final-year engineering project 
    Oladiran, Tunde M.; Uziak, Jacek; Tjiparuro, Zeundjua (World Institute for Engineering and Technology Education (WIETE), 2020)
    The final-year project (FYP), also known as a capstone course, is usually the principal course, where many learning experiences are realised and gained in an undergraduate engineering programme. Therefore, several exit ...
  • Sulphate removal from acid rock drainage using steel slag 
    Ntuli, Freeman; Magwa, Nomampondo (IOP Publishing Ltd, 2018-07)
    The removal of sulphates from acid rock drainage (ARD) using basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag was investigated. The results indicated that sulphates removal using BOF- slag increased with temperature increase (25-45oC), ...
  • Surface integrity of TiC thin film produced by RF magnetron sputtering 
    Abegunde, Olayinka Oluwatosin; Esther, Akinlambi; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip; Majumdar, Jyotsna Dutta (Elsevier B.V., 2019-08-14)
    Surface structure determines the performance of materials in service. Enhancing the surface topography of materials with a refractory ceramic coating such as Titanium carbide has gained unprecedented development of recent ...
  • A survey in the different designs and control systems of powered exoskeleton for lower extremities 
    Baldovino, R.G.; Jamisola, Rodrigo S. (Rational Publication, 2017-01-11)
    In this paper, previous studies in powered exoskeleton and their contributions in the field of robotics technology are presented, together with their corresponding control system. Specific problems and issues that were ...
  • A survey on management of upstream land use and its impact on downstream water quality parameters 
    Patella, Wada; Jamisola, Rodrigo S.; Letshwenyo, Moatlhodi Wise; Nagayo, Analene Montesines (Journal of Computational Innovations and Engineering Applications, 2017)
    This paper introduces the various upstream land use activities that are major contributors of downstream water pollution. The proposed measures to reduce the pollution of downstream water bodies such as sustainable agricultural ...
  • The sustainability of biodiesel synthesis from different feedstocks: a review 
    Bombo, Katlego; Lekgoba, Tumeletso; Azeez, Oluwatosin; Muzenda, Edison (VURUP, 2021)
    Currently, the world is facing an energy crisis due to an increase in the global energy demand and this has led to an increased dependence on fossil fuels for energy generation and transportation. The steady rise in the ...
  • Synthesis and characterization of SnO2 nanofiller from recycled expanded polystyrene 
    Ayeleru, Olusola Olaitan; Dlova, Sisanda; Ntuli, Freeman; Kupolati, Williams Kehinde; Olubambi, Peter Apata (Elsevier B.V., 2019-04)
    Polymer waste that has been viewed as a major threat to our environment is currently gaining attention as valuables resources are being obtained from it. Researchers are now developing nanocomposites/blends from plastic ...
  • Systematic literature survey: applications of LoRa communications 
    Kolobe, Lone; Sigweni, Boyce; Lebekwe, Caspar K. (Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES), 2020-06)
    LoRa is a communication scheme that is part of the low power wide area network (LPWAN) technology using ISM bands. It has seen extensive documentation and use in research and industry due to its long coverage ranges of ...
  • Terrestrial free space optical communication systems availability based on meteorological visibility data for South Africa 
    Kolawole, Olabamidele O.; Afullo, Thomas J.O.; Mosalaosi, Modisa (South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE Africa Research Journal), 2022-03)
    In spite of the numerous advantages of employing free space optical (FSO) communication systems as viable complementary platforms for next-generation networks, the presence of atmospheric disturbances such as fog and ...
  • Torrefaction of waste biomass for application in energy production in South Africa 
    Mamvura, Tirivaviri Augustine; Pahla, Godwell; Muzenda, Edison (Institution of Chemical Engineers ,Published by Elsevier, 2018-06)
    Power producing plants are major emitters of greenhouse gases that lead to global warming and climate changes. In the past two to three decades, attention has been drawn to organizations such as these reduce their dependence ...
  • Tribological and microstructural investigation of hybrid AA8011/ZrB2-Si3N4 nanomaterials for service life improvement 
    Fayomi, Juwon Ojo; Popoola, Abimbola Patricia Idowu; Popoola, Olawale Muhammed; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip; Fayomi, Ojo Sunday Isaac (Elsevier B.V., 2019-09)
    The effect of ZrB2-Si3N4 particle reinforcement on the tribological behavior and microstructure of AA8011 alloy has been studied. ZrB2-Si3N4 particles were varied from 0 wt% to 20 wt% with an interval of 5 wt%. Dry sliding ...
  • Tungsten carbide thin films review: effect of deposition parameters on film microstructure and properties 
    Phiri, Resego; Oladijo, Oluseyi Philip; Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    In this work, the property of physically deposited thin WC films with respect to deposition parameters and conditions reported by previous researchers is being reviewed. The study provides deeper insight to the effect of ...
  • Use of coal fly ash to manufacture a corrosion resistant brick 
    Moyo, Vumani; Mguni, Nonhlanhla Gugu; Hlabangana, Nkosikhona; Danha, Gwiranai (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    In this article, we investigate the use of an environmental waste (coal fly ash) in the manufacture of an ammonium nitrate corrosion resistant brick. Ammonium nitrate (AN) fertilizer spillages and vapors continuously corrode ...
  • Utilization of waste cooking oil and tallow for production of toilet “Bath” soap 
    Maotsela, Tlamelo; Danha, Gwiranai; Muzenda, Edison (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    A green prospective based on the reuse of waste materials such as beef tallow and waste cooking vegetable oils to manufacture soap is presented. Beef tallow and waste cooking oils that is discarded as waste from households ...

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