Sr.No. | Paper Title & Author(s) | Page No. |
1 | Preface Preface | 1 |
2 | Program Committee Program Committee | 1 |
3 | Leaching Extraction of Precious Metals from Waste Catalyst Silindile Gumede, Amir Hossein Mohammadi, Mbuyu Germain Ntunka | 1 |
4 | Characterisation of KwaZulu Natal Pine and Eucalyptus Biomass Waste to Evaluate the Potential of Using Their Mixtures as Feedstock for Wood Vinegar Production Thembelihle Portia Lubisi, Phuti Cedric Tsip, Jonas Johakimu, Ntandoyenkosi Malusi Mkhize | 8 |
5 | Investigating the Effect of the Light Source on the Performance of Oxide and Non-Oxide Transition Metal Photocatalysts– A Comparative Study of UV, UV-Vis, and Sunlight Caressa Munien, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Sudesh Rathilal | 15 |
6 | The Effect of Varying the Hydraulic Retention Time (HRT) and Temperature on the Removal of Sulphates in a Linear Flow Channel Reactor Jan Witbooi, Frans Waanders, Andrew Eloka-Eboka, René Bekker, Setano Ntwampe | 21 |
7 | The Use of Hydrothermal Liquefaction for the Recovery of Materials from E-Waste Frans Waanders, Dian Swanepoel, Roelf Venter, Sanette Marx | 25 |
8 | Mathematical Modelling of Heavy Metal Biosorption in a Dynamic System Felicia Omolara Afolabi and Paul Musonge | 29 |
9 | Biosorption Performance of Apple Pomace from Different Geographical Locations for Pb2+ Ions Removal Great C. Chazuza, Felicia O. Afolabi, Paul Musonge, Kevin Duffy | 37 |
10 | Discussion Paper: Man-Made Radon Pollution? Unexpected Radon Measurements in Northwest Germany: Presentation and Attempts at Explanation Iris M. Reuther | 44 |
11 | Nutrient Recovery and Biogas Production: Advancing Sustainable Wastewater Management with Hydrothermal Treatment – A Life Cycle Assessment Boldwin Mutsvene, Manimagalay Chetty, Sheena Kumari, Faizal Bux | 51 |
12 | Equilibrium, Kinetic, Thermodynamic, and Desorption Studies on the Efficient Uptake of Lead and Copper Ions Using Amino-Functionalized Grafted Cross-Linked Chitosan Beads Ephraim Igberase and Innocentia G. Mkhize | 61 |
13 | Fixed-Bed Column Biosorption of Cu2+ and Pb2+ Using Green Adsorbent Felicia Omolara Afolabi and Paul Musonge | 67 |
14 | Effect of FeSO4 addition on the Dissolution of Cu from Carbonatite CuFeS2 Stephen Molekoa, Antoine F Mulaba-Bafubiandi and Elvis Fosso-Kankeu | 73 |
15 | Bentonite-Carbide Slag Composite for AMD Treatment Kutlwano Tshwaedi and Elvis Fosso-Kankeu | 77 |
16 | A Comparison of Galvanic Interactions between CuFeS2/FeS2 and CuFeS2/PbS during the Kinetic Dissolution of Cu Reitumetse Tutubalang and Elvis Fosso-Kankeu | 84 |
17 | Enhancing Biomethane Production Through Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Biologically Pre-Treated Crop Residues and Cattle Manure Reckson Kamusoko and Patrick Mukumba | 90 |
18 | Microorganism Assisted Floatation of Spodumene: A Review Everjoy Muchefa and Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi | 95 |
19 | Magnetite Synthesized from Acid Mine Drainage: A Novel Approach for Chromium(VI) and Fluoride Removal Netshedzo Tshikosi, Vhahangwele Masindi, Nomcebo Mthombeni and Munyadziwa Ramakokovhuu | 101 |
20 | Application of Magnesium Hydroxide for the remediation of Acid Mine Drainage Jacobeth Galane, Tholiso Ngulube, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane | 107 |
21 | Enhancing Water Quality Through the Sorptive Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Magnesia Lerato Khoza, Tholiso Ngulube, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane | 113 |
22 | Assessing the Performance of Acid Mine Drainage in Removing Anionic Dye from Aqueous Solution Dineo Maake, Tholiso Ngulube, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane | 120 |
23 | Fruit Waste Anaerobic Co-Digestion with Market Wastewater: Process Kinetics Nqobile Mkhize, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh and Sudesh Rathilal | 126 |
24 | Appraisal of Consumer Electronics and E-waste Generation in Households in Gauteng Thea Schoeman, Isaac Rampedi, and Joel Maseki | 131 |
25 | Challenges and Prospects of Alkaline-based and Membrane-based Technologies for Green Hydrogen Production in South Africa Simika Kanniappen, Racquel Sherise Lallie, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh and Sudesh Rathilal | 136 |
26 | An Overview of Biotechnologies for Hydrogen Production in South Africa Racquel Sherise Lallie, Simika Kanniappen, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, and Sudesh Rathilal | 145 |
27 | Characterisation of a Secondary Copper Slag produced through Aluminothermic Process NKE. Kalala and MK. Wa Kalenga | 153 |
28 | Slag system with Alumina addition between 1200o C and 1250o C during High Carbon Ferromanganese Production MK. Wa Kalenga and DK Nyembwe | 159 |
29 | Carbothermic Reduction of Manganese Ore Fines Using an Organic Binder M.R Malatji and MK. Wa Kalenga | 163 |
30 | Development of a Hybrid Solar/UV Lamp Illuminated Annular Photocatalytic Reactor for the Treatment of Distillery Wastewater John Kabuba | 168 |
31 | Removal of Glucocorticoids from Pharmaceutical Wastewater using Modified Clinoptilolite John Kabuba and Ntoma Wilson Mushwane | 177 |
32 | Evaluation of the Performance of Combine Primary Settling and Anaerobic Digestion for the Treatment of Yeast Wastewater John Kabuba and Mumsy Thloloe | 187 |
33 | Development of an Optimal and Environmental Friendly Process for Extracting Lithium from Manono using a Low-Temperature Digestion Method Mukendi Papy Musampa, Bu Kweto, Tresor Lukusa, John Kabuba | 197 |
34 | Fractionation of Heavy Metals in the Sewage Sludge Applied Soil Bülent Topcuoğlu | 204 |
35 | Reduction of Bacterial Strains in Polluted Surface Water by Modified Chitosan Anthony C. Ogazi and Peter O. Osifo | 209 |
36 | Python Coding of Lagenaria Siceraria Cucurbitaceae Material Heat Transfer for Food Conservation Antoine Mulaba-Bafubiandi, Ramaboea Moloko, Samkelo Gift Bhongoza, and Thusanang Matamela | 213 |
37 | Comparative Performance of Scenedesmus Sp. Cultivated in Sewage Wastewater in 1L Bench Top Vessels and A 30L Reactor for Algal Growth and Biofuel Production Nikita Singh, Prof. Manimagalay Chetty, and Prof. Sudesh Rathilal | 223 |
38 | Economic Benefits of Scaling up a Smart Anaerobic Digester for Biogas recovery from Industrial Wastewater Lindokuhle Ngema, Sydney Mandla Khanyile, Devona Sathiyah, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, and Sudesh Rathilal | 229 |
39 | Assessing the Environmental Implications of Alluvial Gold Mining Activities in Ijesha Land, Nigeria Olushola Daniel Eniowo, Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi and Hendrik Grobler | 234 |
40 | Challenges and Prospect of Solar-Powered Seawater Electrolysis for Green Hydrogen Production in South Africa: A Comprehensive Review Mtolo, E Tetteh, N Mthombeni, S Rathilal, K Moloi | 238 |
41 | Addressing Hydrogen Storage Challenges with Regenerative Green Hydrogen-based Batteries Mini-Review Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Samukelo Mngadi, Thashrik Pirthira, Sudesh Rathilal | 246 |
42 | Artisanal Production of Phosphoric Acid from a Locally Found Phosphor Bearing Core: A Laboratory Attempt Meta Jonathan Mvita, Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi and Mbalenhle Mpanza | 254 |
43 | The Effects of Humic Acid on the Phytoremediation Efficiency in the Sludge Applied Soil Prof. Dr. Bulent Topcuoglu | 260 |
44 | Exploration of Free and Immobilized Laccase Enzymes for the Treatment of Paper Industry Effluent Tite T., Ngema T., Makhathini T. P. | 264 |
45 | Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria Prevalence in Mamotintane Village Water Sources Shane S. Khoza, Masego G. Montwedi | 265 |
46 | Effectiveness of Peri-Urban Wetlands in Providing Ecosystem Services: Mankweng, Limpopo as a Case Study Masego G. Montwedi, Prof. C.W Malherbe, Dr. A. Cage, Dr. W.J. Smit, Prof. A. Law, and Dr. H. Glanville | 266 |
47 | Utilization of Soda Ash for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage Tokollo Sithole, Tholiso Ngulube, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane | 267 |
48 | Raw and Calcined Magnesite and their Application in Acid Mine Drainage Neutralization Siyabonga Mesa, Tholiso Ngulube, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane | 268 |
49 | Assessing Reverse Electrodialysis Performance: Comparative Analysis of Power Generation Using Rivers from KwaZulu-Natal and Local Seawater Mfanelo P. Mbokwana, Peterson T. Ngema, Kaniki Tumba, Nkululeko Nkosi | 269 |
50 | Derivation of Theoretical Mass Balance COD fractions for a return sludge in anaerobic tank one: The case of Polokwane Wastewater Treatment Plant Matome Hosea Modipane, Samuel Lesiba Seboya | 270 |
51 | Structural, Optical and Solid State Properties of WO3 Nanostructured Thin Film for Optical Gas Sensing using Chemical Bath Deposition Technique Kelechi Nwifior | 271 |
52 | Green Synthesis of Ag and Zn Nanoparticles for Water Pollutant Treatment Abdelhak Maghchiche | 272 |