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There was no direct relationship between PDT and singlet oxygen quantum yields. Nonlinear optical characteristics of complexes was improved upon conjugation of DNDs. Absorbance, input energy, percentage loading, central metal, substituent of Pc and nature of interaction (covalent, noncovalent) are amongst some of the factors that influence nonlinear absorption properties of materials used in this study. All materials followed reverse saturable absorption through two photon absorption mechanism at the excitation wavelength of 532 nm. Aggregates reduce excited state lifetime and Beff under high concentrations/absorbance. A direct relationship between absorbance and Beff of DNDs nanoconjugated systems at low concentrations result in increased optical limiting characteristics of materials. The findings from this work show the importance of linking (nonlinear optics and photodynamic therapy) and doping (photodynamic therapy) photosensitisers such as phthalocyanines and sometimes boron dipyrromethenes onto carbon based nanoparticles for the enhanced characteristics in variable applications.]]> Mon 15 Nov 2021 16:13:10 SAST ]]> Integration of dual metallophthalocyanine catalysis and green energy for sustainable oxidative removal of endocrine disrupting compounds https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45267 Mon 15 Nov 2021 15:41:59 SAST ]]> Photosynthetic microbial fuel cells and fabricated photobioreactors applied with halotolerant microorganisms for nutrient and metal remediation under adverse hypersaline https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45237 Mon 15 Nov 2021 10:47:45 SAST ]]> Fabrication of gold-nanoparticle/conductive polymer composite materials: application to aptamer-based impedimetric biosensors for detection of histamine https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45236 Mon 15 Nov 2021 10:40:48 SAST ]]> Investigation of microbial fuel cell technologies for flexible, small-scale domestic and educational use https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45235 Mon 15 Nov 2021 10:30:14 SAST ]]> Synthesis and antiparasitic activity of hybrid compounds based on quinoline and thiosemicarbazone pharmacophoric units https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45232 Mon 15 Nov 2021 10:24:44 SAST ]]> The influence of selected classes of surfactants on microbial fuel cell performance: extensive analysis of microbial activity, bioremediation and power generation for wastewater treatment https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45231 Mon 15 Nov 2021 10:12:46 SAST ]]> Hop-mediated alteration of cellular metabolism in KSHV infection https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45229 Mon 15 Nov 2021 10:05:51 SAST ]]> Exploring targeted metagenomics and untargeted metabolomics for characterising aquaponics bacterial ecology and phytochemistry https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45227 Mon 15 Nov 2021 09:59:03 SAST ]]> An interpretative phenomenological analysis of mothers’ experiences raising an autistic child https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45022 Mon 07 Feb 2022 16:17:36 SAST ]]> Exploring the political economy of the broadcast and distribution of the Mzansi Super League in South Africa https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45215 Mon 06 Jun 2022 16:22:40 SAST ]]> Genetic connectivity of the roundjaw bonefish (Albula glossodonta) in the Southwest Indian Ocean https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45202 Mon 04 Jul 2022 12:24:46 SAST ]]> The bastards of Euripides: illegitimacy in the Hippolytus, the Andromache, and the Ion https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44957 Mon 04 Jul 2022 10:11:47 SAST ]]> Curriculum adjustment and adaptive leadership in two service-learning courses at Rhodes University as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45069 Fri 18 Feb 2022 15:33:54 SAST ]]> In silico identification of natural inhibitory compounds against the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Enzyme Pyrazinamidase using high-throughput virtual screening techniques https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45193 Fri 18 Feb 2022 12:59:54 SAST ]]> “This may not be your grandmother’s page, but we will definitely talk about her”: Lusaka women and the Zambian Feminists Facebook page https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:44965 Fri 18 Feb 2022 12:45:53 SAST ]]> Biton’s Lost Siege Engine: Experimental archaeology in Classical Studies https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45216 Fri 17 Jun 2022 15:26:37 SAST ]]> Concerning Marya Schechtman’s narrative account https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45024 Fri 14 Jul 2023 09:03:35 SAST ]]> Inkcitha nzila nobomi obutsha (The release of the widow and life after mourning): Xhosa widows and citizenship https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45206 Fri 11 Feb 2022 14:40:07 SAST ]]> A modelling approach to the analysis of complex survey data https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45284 Fri 07 Jul 2023 06:39:10 SAST ]]> Evaluating and predicting impacts of Australian redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus and Louisiana red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii invasions https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45064 1 relative to the native crab irrespective of region, which were higher for the summer than the winter season, suggesting greater impact of the invaders compared to the native species. This study further estimated the socioeconomic losses due to catch spoilage by C. quadricarinatus which are up to 1500 t per year in the invaded Kafue River Basin, which translates to an annual income loss of US$ 2 million. Information provided in this study is vital for conservation management and to compel policymakers to develop appropriate conservation management tools within regulatory frameworks, which could stop or minimise the spread of crayfish species and protect Africa from further losing aquatic biodiversity.]]> Fri 06 May 2022 11:07:38 SAST ]]> What are the pertinent intersections in the lives of black women at Rhodes University? https://commons.ru.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:45047 Fri 04 Feb 2022 09:08:49 SAST ]]>