Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability
Mr SA Mhlongo
| College of Science, Engineering and Technology | |
|---|---|
| School of Science | |
| Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability | |
| Laboratory Technician | |
| E-mail: | mhlonsa@unisa.ac.za |
Qualifications
- National Diploma (ND): Analytical Chemistry, (2011 – Durban University of Technology)
- Bachelor of Technology (BTECH): Applied Chemistry (2012 – Durban University of Technology)
- Master of Applied Sciences (M.App.Sci): Chemistry (2018 – Durban University of Technology)
Fields of academic interests
New generation of membrane technology, and the global advancement of the membrane science in mitigation of water challenges.
Field of Specialisation
- Membrane Science
- Surface and Underground water
- Calibration of laboratory equipment
- Assisting with technical service work for both factory and sales
- Develop and implementing of analytical methodology
- Water and Wastewater treatment (Water Quality)
- Researching Modern ways of Wet Chemistry
Paper presentations
- Biosorption: Fabrication and interactions of polymeric membrane with lignin for effective removal of residual solvents–A review.KC Malematja, PP Ndibewu, LL Sibali, SA Mhlongo - Toxicology, 2022.
- Synthesis and characterisation of ultrafiltration membranes functionalised with C18 as a modifier for adsorption capabilities of polyaromatic hydrocarbons. SA Mntambo-Mhlongo, PS Mdluli, MM Mahlambi, SC Onwubu and NL Nxumalo – Water SA, 2019.
- Occurrence and Removal of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) – Book Chapter. SA Mhlongo, LL Sibali, KC Malematja, PP Ndibewu – IntechOpen, 2021.
- Occurrence and quantification of triclosan in wastewater of Umbogintwini Industrial Complex (UIC) in Kwamakhuthu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. SA, Mhlongo; LL SIbali and PP Ndibewu – South African Journal of Science, 2022.
Projects
- Synthesis and characterization of PES polymeric membranes fabricated with selective adsorbents for effective removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in wastewater samples.
- Impendulo Water Projects (IWP), a community projects that deals Recycling and Re-use of water.
Other
ORCHID link: 0000-0002-3215-7235