Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
Dr N Shiba
| College of Science, Engineering and Technology | |
|---|---|
| School of Engineering | |
| Department: Chemical Engineering | |
| Senior Lecturer | |
| Tel: | 011 471 2048 |
| E-mail: | eshibanc@unisa.ac.za |
Qualifications
- PhD in Engineering - Unisa
- MTECH in Chemical Engineering- UJ
Fields of academic interests
- Fischer Tropsch Synthesis
- CO2 hydrogenation
- Photocatalytic conversion of CO2
- Wastewater Treatment
Field of Specialisation
- Chemical Engineering
Journal articles
(1) 2022: Shiba, N.C., Liu, X., Hildebrandt, D., Mao, H. and Yao, Y., 2022. Enhanced catalytic activity on Co/SiO2 via hydrogenation–carburization–hydrogenation reduction procedure for synthetic fuel production. Energy Reports, 8, pp.201-206.
(2) 2022: Okoye-Chine, C.G., Otun, K., Shiba, N., Ramasha, C., Ugwu, N.S., Onyeaka, H., Okeke., 2022. Conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels-A review. CO2 Utilization. June 24.
(3) 2022: Shiba, N.C., Liu, X., Mao, H., Qian, X., Hildebrandt, D. and Yao, Y., 2022. Effect of Ru-promotion on the catalytic performance of a cobalt-based Fischer-Tropsch catalyst activated in syngas or H2. Fuel, 320, p.123939.
(4) 2021: Shiba, N.C., Yao, Y., Forbes, R.P., Okoye-Chine, C.G., Liu, X. and Hildebrandt, D., 2021. Role of CoO-Co nanoparticles supported on SiO2 in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Evidence for enhanced CO dissociation and olefin hydrogenation. Fuel Processing Technology, 216, p.106781.
(5) 2021: Shiba, N.C., Liu, X., Hildebrandt, D. and Yao, Y., 2021. Effect of Pre-Treatment Conditions on the Activity and Selectivity of Cobalt-Based Catalysts for CO Hydrogenation. Reactions, 2(3), pp.258-274.
(6) 2021: Shiba, N.C., Liu, X., Hildebrandt, D. and Yao, Y., 2021. Enhanced catalytic activity on Co/SiO2 via hydrogenation-carburization-hydrogenation reduction procedure for synthetic fuel production. Energy Reports, accepted.
(7) 2020: Shiba, N.C., Yao, Y., Liu, X. and Hildebrandt, D., 2021. Recent developments in catalyst pretreatment technologies for cobalt based Fisher–Tropsch synthesis. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 1.
(8) 2017: Shiba, N.C. and Ntuli, F., 2017. Extraction and precipitation of phosphorus from sewage sludge. Waste Management, 60, pp.191-200.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
CATSA( Catalysis society of South Africa
Projects
(1) Extraction and Precipitation of Phosphorus (as struvite) from sewage sludge
(2) Transesterification of waste vegetable oils to biodiesel over a ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst
(3) Costing and Sizing of a reactor 2. Designing an ammonia production plant using Chem-Cad Simulation
(4) The role of cobalt species in Fischer Tropsch synthesis: Effect of support characteristics and activation conditions (petrochemicals)
(5) Recent advances in Lower Olefin Production via the the Fischer-Tropsch process over Cobalt Catalysts
(6) CO2 conversion to lower olefins over tandem catalysts
(7) Biodigester design, installation, and implementation for the production of biogas at Elethu Themba Public School (community engagement)
Other
A Chemical Engineering Graduate, a senior Lecturer and a researcher with 5+ years of experience providing project and production management support in leading research fields like Fischer Tropsch Synthesis. With a proven track record demonstrating an intuitive understanding of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), plant operations, research and development: in water treatment, biogas processing, renewable fuel production, Fischer Tropsch synthesis, equipment operation, and maintenance.