Nov. 17-18, 2025 Durban (South Africa) Back

41st Durban International Conference on Green Chemical Engineering, Energy & Environmental Sustainability (GCEEES-25) 

ISBN - 978-989-9121-56-0

Editors:

Prof. Dr. Ntwampe S K

Prof. Dr. Frans Wanders

Prof. Dr. Elvis Fosso-Kankeu

Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Smarte Anekwe

https://doi.org/10.17758/URUAE29.

 

Sr.No.Paper Title & Author(s)Page No.
1Characterisation Study On Engineered Biochar from Agro-Waste To Be Used As Potential Biosorbents
Sinovuyo Cebo Amahle Kraai, Thembisile Monama, Sudesh Rathilal, Emmanuel Tetteh
1
2Advances in the Removal of Oestrogenic Compounds from Wastewater using Carbonaceous Adsorbents: A Review
Bhekinkosi Mkhize, Siphesihle Mangena Khumalo, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Sudesh Rathilal
9
3Synthesis and Characterisation of Acidic Based Iron-Metal Organic Framework for Green Hydrogen Production
Sanelisiwe Dietsela, Emmanuel K. Tetteh, Sudesh Rathilal, and Sampson Mamphweli
16
4Techno-Economic Analysis of Biomass Gasification for Green Hydrogen Production
Mboneni Charity Mbengwa, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Sudesh Rathilal
21
5Life Cycle Assessment of a Lab-Scale Anaerobic Digestion-Advanced Oxidation System for Wastewater Treatment
Thashrik Pirthiraj, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Nhlanhla Phillipa Nkosi, Sudesh Rathilal
27
6Green Hydrogen Production Using Water Electrolysis Powered by Hybrid Solar Wind Energy – Cost Benefit Analysis
N. Ntombela, S Mamphweli, S. Rathilal, E.K. Tetteh
32
7Techno-Economic Analysis on the Lab-scale Integrated Anaerobic Photomagnetic System
Sydney Mandla Khanyile, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh and Sudesh Rathilal
37
8Magnetite-Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion for Brewery Wastewater: Advancing Biogas Recovery and Circular Treatment Strategies
Thobeka Gudase, Siphesihle M. Khumalo, Emmanuel K. Tetteh, and Sudesh Rathilal
42
9Revolutionizing Wastewater Reuse: A Critical Review of Innovative Treatment Technologies for a Sustainable Energy-Water Nexus
Kabiru B. Muritala, Felicia O. Afolabi, Paul Musonge, Tunmise L. Adewoye
49
10The Development of an Encapsulated Bio-based Phase Change Material for Cooling Garment Applications
Racquel Sherise Lallie, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Sudesh Rathilal, Philip Jaeger
55
11Multi-Functional Powder For Advanced Water Treatment and Contaminant Removal
Michael Adjei Akuffo, Edward Adabor, Isaac Addo, Abigail Acheampong Agyemang, Sampson Kofi Kyei
63
12Environmental and socioeconomic footprint of Small-Scale Mining: Pathways for Cleaner Mineral Extraction in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eniowo O. D.
66
13Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Coal Ash: Circular Economy Perspectives for South Africa
Eniowo OD, Grobler H, Mulaba-Bafubiandi AF, and Ogunsola N
70
14The Role of Bioenergy in Achieving SDG 7 in Africa
Francis Kemausuor, Akwasi Adu-Poku
75
15The Performance of Semiconductor Photocatalysts using UV-visible light irradiation– A Comparative study of CuS and conventional TiO2
Caressa Munien, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Sudesh Rathilal
82
16A Conceptual Note on Photocatalytic Green Hydrogen Production Using g-C₃N₄-Based Systems
A.M.F Sey, M.G Ntunka, E.K Tetteh, M Musasa
89
17SoundMeterPlat - Aircraft Noise Monitoring Platform
Joel Paulo, Vitor Silva, Ezequiel Conde, Miguel Teixeira, André Carrasqueira, Jasnau Caeiroc, Carlos Martins
93
18The Beneficiation of Oxidised PGMs from High-Chromite Ore Tailings using Flotation
Kabelo Fortune Mosia, Willie Nheta
100
19Reverse Flotation of Hematite from Low-Grade Iron Plant Tailings: Optimisation of Flotation Reagents
Promise Msinga, Willie Nheta
105
20Recovery of PGMs from Flotation Concentrate Derived from an Oxidized PGM Ore
Tshiamo Pheko, Willie Nheta
109
21Daily Average Wind velocity Modelling under Spring Meteorological conditions for a Multi-Effect Desalination System
Mfanafuthi Mthandeni Mkhize
114
22Mapping of Abandoned Mine Site related Tailings Storage Facilities in Gauteng Province, South Africa
I.Tsotetsi and M. Mpanza
121
23Effects of Humic Acids on the Phytoextraction Efficiency of Sludge Applied Soil
Prof. Dr. BÜLENT TOPCUOĞLU
128
24The Effect of Long-Term Municipal Solid Waste Compost Applications on Soil Metal Bioavailability and Environmental Risks
Prof. Dr. BÜLENT TOPCUOĞLU
132
25Utilization of FESS to Support an EV Smart Fast Charging Station with IBR Coupled to a Low-Inertia Grid: A South African Perspective
Willy Stephane Ngaha, Chandima Gomes and John Van Coller, David G. Dorrell
140
26Evaluating the Effects of Volatile Organic Compounds from Vehicle exhaust on the Endocrine System using Insilico Technique
Syed Usman Nasrin Banu
148
27A Lime-Kaolin Clay Composite for the Active Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage from Sibanye-Stillwater, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Mandisa Dlamini, Tholiso Lebelo, and Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane
152
28Evaluation of Modified and Unmodified Eggshells for the Removal of Excess Nitrates in Drinking Water
Kgopotso Makofane, Tholiso Lebelo, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane
159
29The Use of Neutralized Acid Mine Drainage Sludge as a Potential Coagulant on Treating Municipal Wastewater
Ntuthuko Sibiya, Tholiso Lebelo, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane
165
30Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Water Conservation/Water Demand Management: A Case Study of Polokwane Local Municipality and City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Maggie Sekwati Bopape, Lebogang Selane, Nomandla Nxusa
172
31Simulation, Optimization and Economic Evaluation of Hydrothermal Liquefaction Process for Biofuel Production
Ramphagane Frank Nchabeleng
178
32Valorization of Corncob Waste into Cellulose Adsorbents: A Techno-Economic Perspective
Oluwagbenga A. Olawuni, Olawumi O. Sadare, Rishen Roopchund and Kapil Moothi
179
33From a National Champion to a De-Risking Entity: BUI Power and Ghana’s Constrained State Led Renewable Energy Transition
Thabit Jacob, PhD
180
34Magnesite-derived Magnesium Hydroxide for Multifunctional Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Lizbeth Kutumela, Maripa Moloto, Tholiso Lebelo, Mabel Mphahlele-Makgwane
181
35Assessment of Biofuel Production Potential from Food Waste in Türkiye
Ezgi Yalcin, Melisa Eldeniz, and Abdullah Bilal Ozturk
182
36Exploring Water Supply Challenges to Selected Villages of Greater Giyani Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Selelo Matimolane, Lebogang Selane, Fhumulani I. Mathivha
183
37Effects of Asymmetric Information, Transaction Cost, and CAR including Transparency to Corporate Governance and Water Crisis: The case of South African Water Boards
Matome Hosea Modipane, Nghamula Nkuna, Harry Munzhedzi
184
38Characterization of Wastewater generated by the University Community
Anold Matuba, Matome Modipane, Tlhogonolofatso Chuene
185
39Thermodynamic Properties for the Sorption of Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid in Microplastics: A Molecular Simulation Study
Siphesihle M. Khumalo and Sudesh Rathilal
186
40SoundDetectClass - SoundEvents Inference for Hospitals
Joel Paulo, André Carrasqueira
187