Prof VE Pakade

Qualifications

• BSc (UFH)
• BSc Hons (Rhodes)
• MSc (Rhodes)
• PhD (Wits)

Currently teaching

CHE4804

ORC2601

ORC221F

ORC2PRA

Fields of academic interests

• Environmental Analytical Chemistry.
• Food Chemistry.
• Materials.
• Spectroscopy.
• Chromatography. 

Field of Specialisation

• Surface modification of materials for application in food, environment and perfumes
• Synthesis of smart polymer composites for diverse applications.
• Soil amelioration by biowaste to improve food quality and immobilize pollutants
• Development and optimization of sample preparation methods for use in water and food.

Journal articles

1)         Adsorption of toxic heavy metals using coffee waste-based adsorbents: A Review. Pakade V.E., Madikizela L.M., Klink M.J., Ncube S., Environ. Technol.                  Rev. 2023, 12(1), 359-389.

2)         Molecular imprinting with deep eutectic solvents: synthesis, applications, their significance, and benefits. Madikizela L.M., Ncube S., Nomngongo P.N.,                    Pakade  V.E. J.  Mol. Liq. 2022, 362, 119696.

3)         Scavenging of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution by macadamia nut shell biomass modified with diethylenetriamine and maleic acid. Antonio                Koya A.D., Qhubu M.C., Moyo M., Pakade V.E., Environ.  Res. 2022, 212, 113445.

4)         Determination of furanic compounds in Mopane worms, corn, and peanuts using headspace solid-phase microextraction with gas chromatography-flame                ionization detector. Masite N.S., Ncube S., Mtunzi F.M., Madikizela L.M., Pakade V.E., Food Chem. 369, 130944.

5)         Application of hollow fibre-liquid phase microextraction technique for isolation and pre-concentration of pharmaceuticals in water. Madikizela L.M,                          Pakade V.E., Ncube S., Tutu H., Chimuka L., Membranes. 2020, 10(11), 311, 1-25.

6)         Palladium nanoparticles dispersed on functionalized macadamia nut shell biomass for formic acid-mediated removal of chromium(VI) from aqueous                      solution. Moyo M., Modise S.J., Pakade V.E., Sci. Tot. Environ.  2020, 743,140614.

7)         Synthesis, characterization, and application of β-cyclodextrin-based ion-imprinted polymer for selective sequestration of Cr(VI) ions from aqueous                        media: Kinetics and isotherm studies. Nchoe O.B., Klink M.J., Mtunzi F.M., Pakade V.E., J. Mol. Liq. 2020, 298, 111991.

8)         Comparative study of the photocatalytic degradation of 2–chlorophenol under UV irradiation using pristine and Ag-doped species of TiO₂, ZnO and ZnS                  photocatalysts. Onkani S.P., Diagboya P.N., Mtunzi F.M., Klink M.J., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Pakade V.E., J. Environ. Manage. 2020, 260, 110145.

9)         Recent developments and applications of QuEChERS based techniques on food samples during pesticide analysis. Musarurwa H., Chimuka L., Pakade V.E.,              Tavengwa N.T., J. Food Compost. Anal. 2019, 84, 103314.

10)       Biosorption of lead(II) by chemically modified Mangifera indica seed shells: Adsorbent preparation, characterization and performance assessment. Moyo                M., Pakade V.E., Modise S.J., Process Saf. Environ. Prot.  2017, 111, 40-51.

11)       Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions by macadamia nut shell powder. Pakade V.E., Ntuli T.D., Ofomaja A.E., Appl. Water Sci.                      2017,7, 3015-3030.