Dr Samson Mohomane

# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation

To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation

Faculty: Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Department: Chemistry

Discipline: Physical Chemistry

Highest Qualification

PhD Chemistry

Contact details

Email: MohomaneS@unizulu.ac.za

Phone: 035 902 6150

Campus: KwaDlangezwa

Research Interest Areas

Polymer Science
Water and wastewater treatment research

Research Niche Area(s) of current projects

Polymer Science
Water Treatment Research

Teaching Interest Areas

Physical Chemistry

Active Research Projects

Preparation, functionalisation and application of hybridised cellulose nanocrystals-based composite hydrogels for the removal of heavy metals and dyes in contaminated water.

Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater using Synthesized Cellulose Based Hydrogel.

Impactful Research Publications

(Author(s); Year; Title; journal / publisher)

Mohomane, S.M., Motloung, S.V., Koao, L.F. and Motaung, T.E., 2022. Effects of acid hydrolysis on the extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs): A review. Cellul. Chem. Technol, 56, pp.691-703.

Khumalo, Nduduzo, Samson Mohomane, Setumo V. Motloung, Lehlohonolo Koao, Malevu D. Thembinkosi, and Tshwafo E. Motaung. "EFFECT OF H2SO4/HCLO4 MIXTURE ON PROPERTIES OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE CELLULOSE CRYSTALS." Wood Research 67, no. 6 (2022): 929-940.

Nduduzo L. Khumalo, Samson M. Mohomane, Setumo V. Motloung, Lehlohonolo F. Koao, Malevu D. Thembinkosi and Tshwafo Motaung. (2021). Preparation and analysis of cellulose PFA composites: a critical review. Cellulose Chemistry and Technology. 55, 299-309.

Mohomane, S. M., Motloung, S. V., Koao, L. F., & Motaung, T. E. (2021). Effect of silica on alkaline bagasse cellulose and softwood cellulose. Wood Research. 66(1), 85-93.

Khayelihle Dlomo; Samson M. Mohomane; Tshwafo Motaung. (2020). Silica influence on cellulose matrix and possible applications: Current review": Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 54, 7-8.