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Mr. Nduduzo Lungisani, Sustainable development, Best Researcher Award

Arzu Gezer at University of Zululand, South Africa

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Nduduzo Lungisani Khumalo is a Laboratory Technologist and PhD student at the University of Zululand. His research focuses on sustainable materials, particularly the use of agricultural waste in high-value composites and circular economy practices. He has published extensively on cellulose-based materials and nanocomposites, and is recognized as a SACNASP scientist.

🎓 Education:

  • Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Zululand
  • BSc (Honours) in Chemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal

💼 Professional Experience:

Laboratory Technologist, University of Zululand

  • Manages the Analytical and Instrument Laboratory
  • Lectures chemistry modules
  • Supervises technical staff
  • Supervises honours and master’s students

🔬 Research Interest:

  • Circular Economy: Sustainable practices in construction through recycling and material repurposing
  • Biomaterials and Composites: Development of cellulose-based composites from agricultural byproducts
  • Waste Utilization: Environmental impacts and benefits of using waste materials in sustainable engineering
  • Nanomaterials: Properties and applications of cellulose nanocrystals and their composites
  • Green Chemistry: Environmentally friendly synthesis processes and green extraction methods
  • Material Characterization: Analysis of cellulose and composite materials’ properties
  • Sustainable Agriculture: Use of agricultural residues in material science

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Effect of H2SO4/HClO4 mixture on properties of sugarcane bagasse cellulose crystals.
  • Authors: Nduduzo Khumalo, Samson Mohomane, Setumo V Motloung, Lehlohonolo Koao, Malevu D Thembinkosi, Tshwafo E Motaung
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 2
Paper Title: Preparation and analysis of cellulose PFA composites: A critical review
  • Authors: Nduduzo L Khumalo, Samson M Mohomane, Setumo V Motloung, Lehlohonolo F Koao, Malevu D Thembinkosi, Tshwafo E Motaung
  • Journal: Cellul. Chem. Technol
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 1
Paper Title: Effect of Acetylation on the Morphology and Thermal Properties of Maize Stalk Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Comparative Study of Green-Extracted CNC vs. Acid Hydrolysed Followed by …
  • Authors: Nduduzo Lungisani Khumalo, Samson Masulubanye Mohomane, Tshwafo E Motaung
  • Journal: Crystals
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Factors Affecting Silica/Cellulose Nanocomposite Prepared via the Sol–Gel Technique: A Review
  • Authors: Musawenkosi G Shange, Nduduzo L Khumalo, Samson M Mohomane, Tshwafo E Motaung
  • Journal: Materials
  • Year: 2024
Paper Title: Effect of acid hydrolyses on properties of cellulose/poly furfural alcohol (PFA) composites from maize stalk.
  • Authors: Nduduzo Khumalo, Masulubanye S Mohomane, Linda Z Linganiso, Cebisa E Linganiso, Sandile Songca, Motaung E Tshwafo
  • Year: 2023
Mr. Nduduzo Lungisani | Sustainable development | Best Researcher Award

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