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Publications

The following selected publications and research by staff members of the Department of Chemistry appeared recently:

  1. Yang, LC; Zhang, HP; Shi, Y; Wu, YP; van Ree, T. 2009. “Materials for lithium ion batteries by mechanochemical methods”, In: Małgorzata Sopicka-Lizer (Ed.), High energy ball milling: mechanochemical production of nanopowders, Woodhead Publishing.
  2. Zhang, P; Zhang, H.P; Li, Z.H; Wu, Y.P; van Ree, T. 2009. “Composite polymer electrolytes prepared by in situ copolymerization of P(MMA-AN) on the surface of PMMA-coated nano-TiO2”, Polym. Adv. Technol., 20(6), 571-575.
  3. Zhang, HP;Xia, Q; Wang, B; Yang, LC; Wu, YP; sun, DL; Gan, CL; Luo, HJ; Bebeda, AW; van Ree, T. 2009. “Vinyl-tris-(methoxydiethoxy)silane as an effective and ecofriendly flame retardant for electrolytes in lithium ion batteries”, Electrochem. Comm., 11(3), 526-529.
  4. Wang, B; Qu, QT; Yang, LC; Xia, Q; Wu, YP; Zhou, DL; Gu, XJ; van Ree, T. 2009. “2-Phenylimidazole as an additive to prevent the co-intercalation of propylene carbonate in organic electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries”, 189(1), 757-760.
  5. Mammino, L. 2008. “Chemical Issues in Biomass Burning in Sub-Saharan Africa”, Chemistry International, 30 (2), 22–23.
  6. Mammino, L; Kabanda, M.M. 2008. “A Study of the Interactions of the Caespitate Molecule with Water”, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, 108, 1772-1791.
  7. Li, ZH; Xiao, QZ; Zhang, P; Zhang, HP; Wu, YP; van Ree, T. 2008. “Porous nanocomposite polymer electrolytes prepared by a non-solvent induced phase separation process”, Functional Materials Letters, 1(2), 139-143.
  8. Mammino, L; Kabanda, M.M. 2008. “A Computational Study of the Interactions of the Phloroglucinol Molecule with Water”, Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem), 852,36-45.
  9. Krohn, K; Sohrab, MH; van Ree, T; Draeger, S; Schulz, B; Antus, S; Kurtan, T. 2008. “Dinemasones A, B and C, New Bioactive Metabolites from the Endophytic Fungus, Dinemasporium strigosum”, Eur. J. Org. Chem., 5638-5646.
  10. Wang, B; Qu, QT; Xia, Q; Wu, YP; Li, X; Gan, CL; van Ree,T. 2008. “Effects of 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzeneboronic acid as an additive on electrochemical performance of propylene carbonate-based electrolytes for lithium ion batteries”, Electrochim. Acta, 54, 816-820.
  11. Zhao, N.H; Fu, L.J; Yang, L.C; Zhang, T; Wang, G.J; Deng, Y.H; Wu, Y.P; van Ree, T. 2008. “Nanostructured anode materials for lithium-ion batteries”, Pure Appl. Chem., 80(11), 2283-2295.
  12. Xia, Q; Wang, B; Wu,YP; Luo, HJ; Zhao, SY; van Ree, T. 2008. “Phenyl tris-2-methoxydiethoxysilane as an additive to PC-based electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries”, J. Power Sources, 180, 602-606.
  13. Wang, B; Xia, Q; Zhang, P; Li, G.C; Wu, Y.P; Luo, H.J; Zhao, S.Y; van Ree, T. 2008. “N-Phenylmaleimide as a new polymerizable additive for overcharge protection of lithium-ion batteries”, Electrochem. Commun., 10, 727-730.
  14. Wabo, HK; Kouam, SF; Krohn, K; Houssain, H; Tala, MF; Tane, P; van Ree, T; Hu, Q; Schulz, B. 2007. “Prenylated anthraquinones and other constituents from the seeds of Vismia laurentii”, Chem. Pharm. Bull., 55(11), 1640-1642.
  15. Makofane, HF; Potgieter, N; van Ree, T. 2006. “Die verbindings en biologiese aktiwiteit van Thamnosma africana”, SA Tydskr Natuurwet Tegnol, 25(3), 138-148.
  16. Mammino, L. 2006. Terminology in science and Technology – an overview through history and options. Ditlou Publishers, Thohoyandou, South Africa. (ISBN 0-9565071-3-9).
  17. Mashimbye, MJ; Mudau, FN; Soundy, P; van Ree, T. 2006. “A new flavonol from Athrixia phylicoides (Bush Tea)”, SA J Chem, 59, 1-2.
  18. Fouché, PSO; Foord, SH; Potgieter, N; van der Waal, BCW; van Ree, T. 2005. Towards an understanding of factors affecting the biotic integrity of rivers in the Limpopo Province: Niche partitioning, habitat preference and microbiological status in rheophilic biotopes of the Luvhuvhu and Mutale rivers, WRC Report No. 1197/1/05, Pretoria.
  19. Mammino L. 2005. “Language-related Difficulties in Science Learning. I. Motivations and Approaches for a Systematic Study”. Journal of Educational Studies, 4(1).
  20. Manenzhe, NJ; Potgieter, N; van Ree, T. 2004. “Composition and antimicrobial activities of volatile components of Lippia javanica”, Phytochemistry, 65(16), 2333-2336.
  21. Mammino L. 2004. “Mentioning Fuzzy Logic in Theoretical Chemistry Courses: Motivations and Extent”. Journal of Molecular Structure (Theochem) 709(Special Issue: a selection of Papers from the Proceedings of the XXVIII International Congress of Theoretical Chemists of Latin Expression, Marrakech, Morocco, September 7-12, 2003), 231-238.
  22. Coetzee P.P., Coetzee L.L, Puka R and Mubenga S. 2003. Characterisation of selected South African clays for defluoridation of natural waters. Water SA 29(3) 331-338.
  23. PT Kaye and IDI Ramaite. 2003. Fragmentation patterns in the electron-impact mass spectra of 2-(N,N-Dialkylamino)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-ones and naphthopyran-4-ones , S. Afr. J. Chem. 56, 25-29.
  24. Krohn, K; Gehle, D; Kamp, O; van Ree, T . 2003. Highly deoxygenated sugars II. Synthesis of chiral cyclopentenes via novel carbocyclization of C-4 branched deoxysugars, J Carbohydr Chem 22, 377-383.
  25. Mammino, L. 2003. Addressing the Abstractness Perception in Theoretical Chemistry Courses, Journal of Molecular Structure ( TheocheM) - Special Issue: a selection of Papers from the Proceedings of the XXVII International Congress of Theoretical Chemists of Latin Expression, Toulouse, France, September 3-8, 2001) , 621 , 27-36.
  26. van Ree, T. 2002. "Catalysis for green chemistry", In Mammino, L. and Tundo, P. (Ed), "Green Chemistry in Africa", IUPAC/INCA: Venice. ISBN: 88 88214 07 0.
  27. Tundo, P and Mammino, L (Eds.). 2002. Green Chemistry in Africa , IUPAC & INCA: Venice (Italy) .
  28. Mammino, L. 2002. The Challenges of Green Chemistry Education, In Tundo, P and Mammino, L, (Eds.), Green Chemistry in Africa, IUPAC & INCA: Venice (Italy), pp 188-208.
  29. Mammino, L. 2002. The Four Elements Theory: an Operational Model of Matter, Chimica nella Scuola, 2 , 43-47 (in Italian).
  30. Vijayan, RP. 2001. Preferential anion exchange intercalation of pyridine carboxylate and toluate isomers in the layered double hydroxide [LiAl2(OH)6]Cl.H2O, J. Mater. Chem., 11, 3276-3280.
  31. Khanbabaee, K; van Ree, T. 2001. "Tannins: classification and definition", Natural Product Reports, 18 (6), 641-649.
  32. Mebe, PP. 2001. Diterpenes from the bark and seeds of Colophospernum mopane, Phytochemistry, 57, 537-539.
  33. Khanbabaee, K; van Ree, T. 2001. "Strategies for the synthesis of ellagitannins", Synthesis, (11), 1585-1610.
  34. Mammino, L. 2001. Some Reflections on the Image of Chemistry, Anales de la Real Sociedad Espanola de Quimica, 97 (2), 48-52 (in Spanish).
  35. Dederen, JJ, Fouché, PSO, Gaigher, IG, Gaigher, MJ, John, RP, Ligavha, MS, Mashau, E, Menné, PF, Nethononda, LO, Szubarga, A, Todd, C, van der Waal, BCW, van Ree, T, Venter, C, Wood, C, and Weisser, P. 2001. A Socio-biological Study of the Aquatic Resources and their Utilization in an Underdeveloped Rural Region, the Mutshindudi River Catchment, WRC Report No. 714/1/01, Pretoria.
  36. Mammino, L. 2001. Physical Quantities and Their Changes. Difficulties and Perceptions by Chemistry Students. SAARMSTE (Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education) Journal, 5 , 29-40.
  37. Mammino, L. 2000-2001. Illustration of Basic Chemistry Problems with the Aid of Simple Computer Programs, Anuario Latinoamericano de Educacion Quimica, XIII, 52-55, (in Spanish).
  38. Dehmlow, EV; Guntenhöner, M; van Ree, T. 2000. " Über die Isolierung von Sitosterin-(6'-O-acyl)-β-D-glucopyranosiden aus Flacourtia indica and über unerwartete Gelbindungen durch das Triacetat", Z Naturforsch, B, 55b , 333-335. 
  39. Mammino, L. 2000. Studying the Details of the Transition from the Mother Tongue to the Second Language, In Seepe, S, and Dowling D (Eds), The Language of  Science. Vyvlia Publishers (South Africa), pp. 94-101.
  40. Mammino, L. 2000. Educating towards the Language of Science, In Seepe, S, and Dowling D (Eds), The Language of  Science. Vyvlia Publishers (South Africa), pp. 72-93.
  41. Mammino, L. 2000. Rigour as a Pedagogical Tool, In Seepe, S, and Dowling D (Eds), The Language of  Science. Vyvlia Publishers (South Africa), pp. 52-71.
  42. Mammino, L. 2000. New Chemistry Questions, a teachers' guide. G. D'Anna: Firenze, Italy.
  43. Mammino, L. 2000. New Chemistry Questions. G. D'Anna: Firenze, Italy.
  44. Mammino, L, Mathibeli, N, and Mutambala, G. 2000. Transition from Secondary School Science to University Science. Some Perceptions of Former Science Teachers in Lesotho, SAARMSTE (Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science & Technology Education) Journal, 4(1), 78-86.
  45. Mammino, L. 2000. Chemical Equations: Balancing and Historical Issues, Nuova Secondaria, 10, 89-90 (in Italian).
  46. van Ree, T. 1999. "A chemical profile of the Mutshindudi River, Northern Province", Water Science and Technology, 39 (10-11), 357-360. 
  47. Dehmlow, EV; Guntenhöner, M; van Ree, T. 1999. "A novel alkaloid from Fluggea virosa: 14,15-Epoxynorsecurinine", Phytochemistry, 52 (8), 1715-1716.
  48. van Ree, T. 1999. "Computer-assisted idea-generation as a writing support strategy", BSc(Hons) dissertation, Unisa: Pretoria.
  49. Mammino, L. 1999. The Mathematical Atom, Chimica nella Scuola,  4 , 197-110 (in Italian).
  50. Dehmlow, EV; van Ree, T; Jacupovic, J; Guntenhöner, M. 1998. "Note on a novel flavanoid from Cassia and other plants: 2,4-trans-4',7-dihydroxy-4-methoxyflavane", Phytochemistry, 49 (6), 1805-1806.
  51. Dehmlow, EV; van Ree, T; Jacupovic, J; Take, E; Künsting, H. 1998. " Notes on activity tests and constituents of two supposed medicinal plants from South Africa, Englerophytum magalismontanum and Diospyros lycioides Desf. subsp. sericea", J Chem Res(S), 252-253.
  52. Kaye, PT and Ramaite, IDI. 1997. Chromone Studies. Part 9. Dynamic NMR analysis of Rotational Isomerism in 2-(N,N-dialkylamino)chromones, Journal of Chemical Research (S),  414.

 

  
 
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