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h-index: 18
Works: 33
Citations: 951

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Fouling, performance and cost analysis of membrane-based water desalination technologies: A critical review.
L. Nthunya, M. Bopape, O. Mahlangu, B. Mamba +3 more
2022Journal of Environmental Management170 citations
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Metal Nanoparticle Modified Polysulfone Membranes for Use in Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Review
H. Richards, P. Baker, E. Iwuoha
2012103 citations Open access
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Polysulfone Nanocomposite Membranes with improved hydrophilicity
Lisebo Phelane, F. N. Muya, H. Richards, P. Baker +1 more
201454 citations
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Pharmaceuticals and their metabolites in the marine environment: Sources, analytical methods and occurrence
L. Madikizela, Somandla Ncube, H. Tutu, H. Richards +3 more
202051 citations Open access
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First biomonitoring of microplastic pollution in the Vaal river using Carp fish (Cyprinus carpio) "as a bio-indicator".
D. Saad, Patricia Chauke, E. Cukrowska, H. Richards +3 more
2022Science of the Total Environment48 citations
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Synthesis and characterization of a molecularly imprinted polymer for the isolation of the 16 US-EPA priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in solution.
Somandla Ncube, Phumlile Kunene, N. Tavengwa, H. Tutu +3 more
2017Journal of Environmental Management47 citations
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Technical design and optimisation of polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) for sample pre-treatment and passive sampling - A review.
Kgomotso Maiphetlho, L. Chimuka, H. Tutu, H. Richards
2021Science of the Total Environment43 citations
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Biofouling phenomena in membrane distillation: mechanisms and mitigation strategies
Lebea N. Nathnael Nthunya, Tshepiso J. Mpala, H. Richards, A. Etale
2022Environmental Science Advances42 citations Open access
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Computational lattice-gas modeling of the electrosorption of small molecules and ions
P. A. Rikvold, M. Gamboa-Aldeco, J. Zhang, M. Han +3 more
199440 citations Open access
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Silica nanoparticle modified polysulfone/polypropylene membrane for separation of oil-water emulsions
Lebo Tjale, H. Richards, O. Mahlangu, L. Nthunya
2022Results in Engineering34 citations Open access
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Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks as effective crystalline supports for aspergillus-based laccase immobilization for the biocatalytic degradation of carbamazepine.
M. L. Dlamini, M. Lesaoana, I. Kotzé, H. Richards
2022Chemosphere30 citations
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Nanoparticle-Enhanced PVDF Flat-Sheet Membranes for Seawater Desalination in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation
Indira Chimanlal, L. Nthunya, O. Mahlangu, Bastian Kirkebæk +3 more
2023Membranes29 citations Open access
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Membrane distillation crystallization for water and mineral recovery: The occurrence of fouling and its control during wastewater treatment
Indira Chimanlal, L. Nthunya, C. Quist-Jensen, H. Richards
2022Frontiers in Chemical Engineering28 citations Open access
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Multivariate optimization of a two-way technique for extraction of pharmaceuticals in surface water using a combination of membrane assisted solvent extraction and a molecularly imprinted polymer.
S. Khulu, Somandla Ncube, Y. Nuapia, L. Madikizela +5 more
2021Chemosphere28 citations
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Evaluation of silver nanocomposite polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs) for trace metal transports: Selectivity and stability studies
Kgomotso Maiphetlho, N. Shumbula, Nthabiseng M. Motsoane, L. Chimuka +1 more
202026 citations
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Carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles modification of PVDF membranes for improved seawater desalination in direct contact membrane distillation
Tshepiso J. Mpala, H. Richards, A. Etale, O. Mahlangu +1 more
2023Frontiers in Membrane Science and Technology24 citations Open access
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Technical development and optimisation of a passive sampler based on polymer inclusion membrane for uptake of copper, nickel, cobalt and cadmium in surface waters
Nthabiseng M. Motsoane, Kgomotso Maiphetlho, Somandla Ncube, H. Richards +4 more
202020 citations
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Facile and green synthesis of reduced graphene oxide for remediation of Hg(II)-contaminated water
Dineo Nhlane, H. Richards, A. Etale
2020Materials Today: Proceedings20 citations Open access
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An Oxidoreductase Enzyme, Fungal Laccase Immobilized on Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks for the Biocatalytic Degradation of an Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical, Dimethyl Phthalate
H. Richards, M. L. Dlamini, M. Lesaoana, I. Kotzé
2023Social Science Research Network15 citations Open access
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Cellulose nanocrystal-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles via microwave assisted method for biofouling control in membrane distillation
Tshepiso J. Mpala, M. Serepa‐Dlamini, A. Etale, H. Richards +1 more
2022Materials Today Communications15 citations
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Feasibility of Polysulfone as Base Polymer in a Polymer Inclusion Membrane: Synthesis and Characterisation
H. Richards, Phumlile Kunene, O. Akinbami, Nthabiseng M. Motsoane +2 more
201915 citations
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Sulphates removal from AMD using CFA hydrothermally treated zeolites in column studies
T. Mokgehle, H. Richards, L. Chimuka, W. Gitari +1 more
2019Minerals Engineering13 citations
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Response surface methodology mediated optimization of diclofenac and norfloxacin biodegradation using laccase immobilized on metal-organic frameworks
Mbongiseni Lungelo Dlamini, M. Lesaoana, Izak Kotze, H. Richards
2023Separation and Purification Technology12 citations
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Modified Macadamia nutshell nanocomposite for selective removal of hexavalent chromium from wastewater
Eric L. Morifi, L. Chimuka, H. Richards, Lebogang Senyolo +1 more
2022South African Journal of Chemical Engineering10 citations Open access
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Optimisation of semi-upscaled polymer inclusion membrane (PIMs) based device for passive remediation of metal ions in acid mine drainage (AMD)
Kgomotso Maiphetlho, Khathutshelo Netshiongolwe, H. Tutu, L. Chimuka +1 more
2022Journal of Water Process Engineering10 citations
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Graphene oxide nanosheets for treatment of mine-drainage contaminated water: The effect of phosphate functionalisation on U(VI) removal
A. Etale, Dineo Nhlane, H. Richards
20208 citations Open access
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Potential health risks of trace metals in muscle tissue of tilapia and catfish from Mozambican markets
Vedaste Munyeshury, E. Chaúque, N. Gulamussen, Jaime S. Mandlate +2 more
2021Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science7 citations Open access
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Bio-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles via conventional and irradiation-assisted methods and their application for environmental remediation in agriculture
L. Nthunya, Leonardo Gutierrez, S. Mhlanga, H. Richards
2022Green Synthesis of Silver Nanomaterials4 citations
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Quantitative analysis of silver and gold nanomaterials in industrial wastewater
Portia Madzivha, Bambesiwe M. May, A. Jijana, L. Hlatshwayo +3 more
2023Materials Today: Proceedings3 citations
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Comparison of PSA to Moringa Oleifera Seed Protein as Sorbent in QuEChERS: A Response Surface Methodology Optimization for Extraction of Some Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Food
Thapelo Ramalepe, H. Richards, H. Tutu, Y. Nuapia +3 more
2022Journal of chemistry3 citations Open access
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Evaluation and Mapping of Sustainable Water and Wastewater Treatment with Membrane Processes in South Africa and Sweden
H. Richards, F. Lipnizki
2023On Thinking2 citations Open access
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Recovery of Ochers from Acid Mine Drainage Treatment
Khathutshelo Netshiongolwe, Yongezile Mhlana, A. Mosai, H. Richards +3 more
20200 citations Open access
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In Search of a Speciation Method for Arsenic in Mine-Influenced Waters: Is Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry the Answer?
Mathabo Ramaqele, C. Billing, E. Cukrowska, H. Richards
2019Mine Water and the Environment0 citations
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