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  • Review of dual axis solar tracking and development of its functional model 
    Mpodi, Emmanuel Karabo; Tjiparuro, Zeundjua; Matsebe, Oduetse (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    The use of solar energy is in the upswing due to its environmental friendliness and abundance. That notwithstanding, efficiency remains a major problem in many of the applications. Mitigation is normally in the form of ...
  • A review of ironmaking by direct reduction processes: quality requirements and sustainability 
    Ramakgala, Comfort; Danha, Gwiranai (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    Currently the majority of the world’s steel is produced through either one of the two main routes; the integrated Blast Furnace – Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF – BOF) route or the Direct Reduced Iron - Electric Arc Furnace (DRI ...
  • A review of the desulphurization methods used for pyrolysis oil 
    Serefentse, Ratanang; Ruwona, Wiseman; Danha, Gwiranai; Muzenda, Edison (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    In this article we review the different methods that are used for the desulphurization of pyrolysis oil obtained from used tyres. A lot of research has been done on desulphurization of crude oil and its derivatives, mostly ...
  • A review of timber waste utilization: challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwe 
    Charis, Gratitude; Danha, Gwiranai; Muzenda, Edison (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    This paper is a case study review of the timber waste problem and solutions that have been proffered in the Manicaland region of Zimbabwe. The study was conducted through primary data collected during site visits and a ...
  • A review on Botswana coal potential from a pyrolysis and gasification perspective 
    Makoba, Mmoloki; Botha, Daniel Erich; Rapoo, Mpho Thabang; Szabó, László Zsolt; Shomana, Thapelo; Agachi, Paul Serban; Muzenda, Edison (Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics., 2021)
    Coal pyrolysis and gasification are promising options for the future of Botswana as the country has large coal reserves with severe limitations in terms of export options. Coal characterization facilities will be required ...
  • A review on drones controlled in real-time 
    Kangunde, Vemema; Jamisola, Rodrigo S.; Theophilus, Emmanuel K. (Springer Nature Switzerland, 2021-01-05)
    This paper presents related literature review on drones or unmanned aerial vehicles that are controlled in real-time. Systems in real-time control create more deterministic response such that tasks are guaranteed to be ...
  • A review on material and energy recovery from waste tyres 
    Ruwona, Wiseman; Danha, Gwiranai; Muzenda, Edison (Elsevier B.V., 2019)
    The tyre industry in Botswana produces and sells thousands of tyres annually generating volumes of waste tyres which contribute towards the country’s waste management challenges. At the end of their useful life, most tyres ...
  • 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 ...

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