Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability
| College of Science, Engineering and Technology |
| Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability |
| Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
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| E-mail: |
ratshr@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- Ph.D. Chemistry (University of South Africa, 2023)
- MSc. Nanoscience (University of Johannesburg, 2017)
- BSc. Hons Chemistry (University of Limpopo, 2014)
- BSc. Chemistry and Biochemistry (University of Limpopo, 2011)
Fields of academic interests
- Colorimetric sensor
- Green synthesis
- Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- Nanomaterials
- Water treatment
Field of Specialisation
- Colorimetric sensor
- Green synthesis
- Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- Nanomaterials
- Water treatment
Journal articles
- Rudzani Muthivhi, Dr Parani, Bambesiwe Mbesi May, Oluwafemi S. Oluwatobi. (2018). Green synthesis of gelatin-noble metal polymer nanocomposites for sensing of Hg2+ ions in aqueous media, Nano-structures & Nano-objects, 13, 132-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2017.12.008.
- Rudzani Ratshiedana, Olayemi Jola Fakayode, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Alex Tawanda Kuvarega. (2021). Visible-light photocatalytic degradation of tartrazine using hydrothermal synthesized Ag-doped TiO2 nanoparticles, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 44, 102372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2021.102372.
- Rudzani Ratshiedana, Alex Tawanda Kuvarega, Ajay Kumar Mishra. (2021). Titanium dioxide and graphitic carbon nitride-based nanocomposites and nanofibres for the degradation of organic pollutants in water: a review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 10357–10374. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11987-3
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of South Africa
- Member, South African Chemical Institute (SACI)
- Member, African Membrane Society International Congress (AMSIC)
Projects
- Sensing of metal ions in water
- Photodegradation of organic pollutants in water
- Electrospun nanofiber for water treatment
