2023
Davies J, Tangstad M, Schanche TL & Du Preez SP, Pre-reduction of United Manganese of Kalahari Ore in CO/CO2, H2/H2O, and H2 Atmospheres: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B 2023, 54, 515-535
Sultan NM, Albarody TMB, Obodo KO & Baharom MB, Effect of Mn2+ doping and vacancy on the ferromagnetic cubic 3C-SIC structure using first principles calculations: Crystals 2023, 13, 348
Mensharapov RM, Spasov DD, Ivanova NA, Zasypkina, AA, Smirnov SA & Grigoriev SA, Screening of Carbon-Supported Platinum Electrocatalysts Using Frumkin Adsorption Isotherms: Inorganics 2023, 11, 103
Pushkarev AS, Pushkarev IV, Du Preez SP & Bessarabov DG, PGM-Free Electrocatalytic Layer Characterization by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy of an Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzer with Nafion Ionomer as the Bonding Agent: Catalysts 2023, 13, 554
Ivanova NA, Spasov DD, Mensharapov RM, Kukueva EV, Zasypkina AA, Fateev VN & Grigoriev SA, Efficient and stable subzero operation of a PEM fuel cell with a composite anode using hydrogen-methanol composition during freeze/thaw cycles: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2023, 48, 11410-11420
Malakhov AA, Avdeenkov AV, Du Toit MH, Duong QH & Bessarabov DG, Numerical study of thermal diffusion in a passive autocatalytic recombiner: Possible effects on catalyst temperature and hydrogen distribution: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2023, 48, 12129-12138
2022
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM & Bessarabov DG, Low-Pt-Based Sn Alloy for the Dehydrogenation of Methylcyclohexane to Toluene: A Density Functional Theory Study: Catalysts 2022, 12, 1221
Ayele ST, Obodo KO & Asres GA, First-principles investigation of potential water-splitting photocatalysts and photovoltaic materials based on Janus transition-metal dichalcogenide/ WSe2 heterostructures: RSC Advances 2022, 12, 31518
Ouma CNM, Obodo KO & Bessarabov DG, Computational Approaches to Alkaline Anion-Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications: Membranes 2022, 12, 1051
Kozhukhova AE, Du Preez SP, Shuro I & Bessarabov DG, Preparation of a Cartridge-Type Pt/Al2O3 Catalyst Using a Sputter Deposition Method for Catalytic Hydrogen Combustion: Energy & Fuels 2022, 36, 13911-13923
Beshir BT, Obodo KO & Asres GA, Janus transition metal dichalcogenides in combination with MoS2 for high-efficiency photovoltaic applications: a DFT study: RSC Advances 2022, 12, 13749
Singh YT, Patra PK, Obodo KO & Rai DP, Electronic and mechanical properties of (6,1) single walled carbon nanotubes with different tube diameters: a theoretical study: Carbon letters 2022, 32, 451-460
Spasov DD, Ivanova NA, Mensharapov RM, Zasypkina AA, Seregina EA, Grigoriev SA & Fateev VN, Nanostructured Pt20/SiO2x/С Electrocatalysts for Water-Balance Stabilization in a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell: Nanobiotechnology Reports 2022, 17, 320–327
Mensharapov RM, Ivanova NA., Spasov DD, Grigoriev SA & Fateev VN, SAXS Investigation of the Effect of Freeze/Thaw Cycles on the Nanostructure of Nafion® Membranes: Polymers 2022, 14, 4395
Mensharapov RM, Ivanova NA, Zasypkina AA, Spasov DD, Sinyakov MV, Grigoriev SA, Fateev VN, Model Study of CNT-Based PEMFCs’ Electrocatalytic Layers: Catalysts 2022, 12, 1227
Sultan NM, Albarody TMB, Al-Jotherey HKM, Abdullah MA, Mohammed HG & Obodo KO, Thermal expansion of 3C-SiC obtained from in-situ x-ray diffraction at high temperature and first-principal calculations: Materials 2022,15,6229
Singh YT, Chettri B, Obodo KO & Rai DP, Carbon and boron nitride nanostructures for hydrogen storage applications; A theoretical Perspective. In: Advanced materials and nanosystems: Theory and Experiment-Part-1. Dibya Prakash Rai (ed.). Bentham Books, Chapter 1, 2022. Paperback ISBN: 978-981-5050-75-9
Davies J, Tangstad M, Ringdalen E, Beukes JP, Bessarabov DG & Du Preez SP, The Effect of Pre-Oxidation on the Reducibility of Chromite Using Hydrogen: A Preliminary Study: Minerals 2022;12:911
Makola LC, Moeno S, Ouma CNM, Sharma A, Vo DVN & Dlamini LN, Facile fabrication of a metal-free 2D–2D Nb2CTx@g-C3N4 MXene-based Schottky-heterojunction with the potential application in photocatalytic processes: Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2022;916:165459
Pushkarev AS, Pushkareva IV & Bessarabov DG, Supported Ir-Based Oxygen Evolution Catalysts for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Water Electrolysis: A Minireview, Energy Fuels 2022, 36, 6613−6625
Hou J, Yuan M, Grigoriev SA, Yang Z, Lai Q & Liang Y, NiCo-sulfide hetero-structured interface induced highly active nickel-dominated metal sites for oxygen evolution reaction: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2022; In Press
Davies J, Paktunc D, Ramos-Hernandez JJ, Tangstad M, Ringdalen E, Beukes JP, Bessarabov DG & Du Preez SP, The Use of Hydrogen as a Potential Reductant in the Chromite Smelting Industry: Minerals 2022;12:534
Modisha P, Garidzirai R, Günes H, Bozbag S.E, Rommel S, Uzunlar E, Aindow M, Erkey C & Bessarabov D, A Promising Catalyst for the Dehydrogenation of Perhydro-Dibenzyltoluene: Pt/Al2O3 Prepared by Supercritical CO2 Deposition: Catalysts 2022;12:489
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM & Bessarabov DG, Modified Pt (211) and (311) surfaces towards the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane to toluene: A density functional theory study: Applied Surface Science 2022;584:152590
Davies J, Du Preez SP & Bessarabov DG, On-demand hydrogen generation by the hydrolysis of ball-milled aluminium-bismuth-zinc composites: Materials 2022;15:1197
Davies J, Du Preez SP & Bessarabov DG, The hydrolysis of ball-milled aluminium-bismuth-nickel composite for on-demand hydrogen generation: Energies 2022;15(7):2356
Du Preez SP, Kozhukhova AE & Bessarabov DG, Catalytic hydrogen combustion using platinum supported on anodized aluminium oxide adhered to metallic aluminium: South African Journal of Chemistry 2022;76:31-37
Kozhukhova AE, Du Preez SP & Bessarabov DG, Preparation of Pt/Ce-Zr-Y mixed oxide/anodized aluminium oxide catalysts for hydrogen passive autocatalytic recombination: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2022;47:12726-12738
Malakhov AA, Avdeenkov AV, Du Toit MH & Bessarabov DG, Study of the efficiency of a PAR Pt catalyst and CFD verification of detailed mechanism of H2/O2 oxidation. Conference proceeding. NURETH-19, March 2022; ISBN:9789076971261
Kozlova M, Butrim S, Solovyev M, Pushkarev A, Pushkarev I, Kalinichenko V, Akelkina S, Grigoriev S, Structural and electrochemical characteristics of platinum nanoparticles supported on various carbon carriers: Journal of Carbon Research 2022;8,14.
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM, Bessarabov DG, First principles evaluation of the OER properties of TM −X (TM = Cr, Mn, Fe, Mo, Ru, W and Os, and X = F and S) doped IrO 2 (110) surface: Electrochemica Acta 2022;403:139562
Ouma CNM, Obodo KO, Modisha PM, Bessarabov DG, Si, P, S and Se surface additives as catalytic activity boosters for dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane to toluene – A liquid organic hydrogen carrier system: Density functional theory insights: Materials Chemistry and Physics 2022;279:125728
Singh YT, Patra PK, Obodo KO, Saad H.-EMM, Rai DP, N-doped direction-dependent electronic and mechanical properties of single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) from a first-principles density functional theory (DFT) and MD-simulation: Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling 2022;111:108111
2021
Ivanova NA, Spasov DD, Zasypkina AA, Alekseeva OK, Kukueva EV, Vorobyeva EA, Kudinova ES, Chumakov RG, Millet P, Grigoriev SA, Comparison of the performance and durability of PEM fuel cells with different Pt-activated microporous layers: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2021;46:18093-18106
Mensharapov RM, Ivanova NA, Spasov DD, Kukueva EV, Zasypkina AA, Seregina EA, Grigoriev SA, Fateev VN, Carbon-Supported Pt-SnO2 Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction over a Wide Temperature Range: Rotating Disk Electrode Study: Catalysts 2021;11:1-13
Thwala MM, Afantitis A, Papadiamantis AG, Tsoumanis A, Melagraki G, Dlamini LN, Ouma CNM, Ramasami P, Harris R, Puzyn T, Sanabria N, Lynch I, Gulumian M, Using the Isalos platform to develop a (Q)SAR model that predicts metal oxide toxicity utilizing facet‑based electronic, image analysis‑based, and periodic table derived properties as descriptors: Structural Chemistry 2021;1:1-12
Grigoriev SA. Guest editorial – Special Issue on the 2nd International Symposium on Hydrogen Energy and Energy Technologies. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2021;46:17998–17999
Hailouf HE, Gacem L, Gueddim A, Obodo KO, Bouhafs B. DFT studies on the structural, electronic, and optical properties of Na2ZnP2O7 compound. Materials Today Communications 2021;29:102868
Nyangiwe NN, Ouma CNM. Competition and multiple adsorption of humic and fulvic acids on spherical silver and gold engineered nanoparticles in aqueous media: A first-principles study. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 2021;16:100586
Parlak C, Alver Ö, Ouma CNM, Rhyman L, Ramasami P. Can the Antivirals Remdesivir and Favipiravir Work Better Jointly? In Silico Insights. Drug Research 2021;1:1-7
Parlak C, Alver Ö, Ouma CNM, Rhyman L, Ramasami P. Interaction between favipiravir and hydroxychloroquine and their combined drug assessment: in silico investigations. Chemical Papers 2021;1:1-8
Pushkarev AS, Pushkarev IV, Solovyev MA, Bystron T, Rajagopalan SK, Bouzek K, Grigoriev SA. On the influence of porous transport layers parameters on the performance of polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis cells. Electrochimica Acta 2021;399:139436
Kozhukhova AE, du Preez SP, Bessarabov DG. Catalytic Hydrogen Combustion for Domestic and Safety Applications: A Critical Review of Catalyst Materials and Technologies. Energies 2021;14:4897.
Mbatha S, Everson RC, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Lanzini A, Brilman W. Power-to-methanol process: a review of electrolysis, methanol catalysts, kinetics, reactor designs and modelling, process integration, optimisation, and techno-economics. Sust Energy Fuels, 2021;5:3490-3569.
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM, Obodo JT, Gebreyesus G, Rai DP, Ukpong AM, Bouhafs B. Sn3C2 monolayer with transition metal adatom for gas sensing: a density functional theory studies. Nanotechnology 2021;32(15):355502.
Ouma CNM, Obodo KO, Modisha PM, Rhyman L, Ramasami P, Bessarabov D. Effect of chalcogen (S, Se and Te) surface additives on the dehydrogenation of a liquid organic hydrogen carrier system, octahydroindole–indole, on a Pt (111) surface. Appl Surf Sci 2021;566:15063.
Singh YT, Chettri B, Banik A, Obodo KO, Rai DP. Carbon and boron nitride nanostructures for hydrogen storage applications through a theoretical perspective. arXiv 2021;2107:13450.
Singh YT, Patra PK, Obodo KO, Rai DP. Electronic and Mechanical Properties of (6,1) Carbon nano-tubes with different tube diameter: A Theoretical Studies. Authorea. 2021;April:1-16.
Vermaak L, Neomagus HWJP, Bessarabov DG. The CO Tolerance of Pt/C and Pt-Ru/C Electrocatalysts in a High-Temperature Electrochemical Cell Used for Hydrogen Separation. Membranes 2021;11:670.
Onyia IC, Ezeonu SO, Bessarabov D, Obodo KO. Density functional theory studies of transition metal doped Ti3N2 MXene monolayer. Comput Mater Sci 2021;197:110613.
Rambau KM, Musyoka NM, Panek R, Franus W, Wdowin M, Manyala N. Preparation of coal fly ash derived metal organic frameworks and their carbon derivatives. Mater Today Commun 2021;27:102433.
Kalinnikov AA, Grigoriev SA, Bessarabov DG, Bouzek K. Two-phase mass transfer in porous transport layers of the electrolysis cell based on a polymer electrolyte membrane: Analysis of the limitations. Electrochim Acta 2021;387:138541.
Musavuli KC, Engelbrecht N, Everson RC, Grobler GL, Bessarabov D. CO Preferential Oxidation in a Microchannel Reactor Using a Ru-Cs/Al2O3 Catalyst: Experimentation and CFD Modelling. Processes, 2021;9(5):867.
Bambalaza SE, Langmi HW, Mokaya R, Musyoka NM, Khotseng LE. Co-pelletization of a zirconium-based metalorganic framework (UiO-66) with polymer nanofibers for improved useable capacity in hydrogen storage. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2021;46:8607–8620.
Du Preez SP, Bessarabov DG. On-demand hydrogen generation by the hydrolysis of ball-milled aluminum composites: A process overview. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2021.
King’ori GW, Ouma CNM, Amolo GO, Makau NW. Ab initio insights into Graphene-Zirconium disulfide/diselenide heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries. Surf Interfaces 2021;24:101036.
Ivanova NA, Spasov DD, Grigoriev SA, Kamyshinsky RA, Peters GS, Mensharapov RM, Seregina EA, Millet P, Fateev VN. On the influence of methanol addition on the performances of PEM fuel cells operated at subzero temperatures. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2021.
Ivanova NA, Spasov DD, Zasypkina AA, Alekseeva OK, Kukueva EV, Vorobyeva EA, Kudinova ES, Chumakov RG, Millet P, Grigoriev SA. Comparison of the performance and durability of PEM fuel cells with different Pt-activated microporous layers. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2021.
Vermaak L, Neomagus HWJP, Bessarabov DG. Hydrogen Separation and Purification from Various Gas Mixtures by Means of Electrochemical Membrane Technology in the Temperature Range 100–160 °C. Membranes 2021;11(4):282.
GaridziraiR, Modisha P, Shuro I, Visagie J, van Helden P, Bessarabov D. The Effect of Mg and Zn Dopants on Pt/Al2O3 for the Dehydrogenation of Perhydrodibenzyltoluene. Catalysts 2021;11(4)490.
Kozhukhova AE, du Preez SP, Malakhov AA,Bessarabov DG. A Thermally Conductive Pt/AAO Catalyst for Hydrogen Passive Autocatalytic Recombination. Catalysts 2021;11(4):491.
Buitendach HPC, Gouws R, Martinson CA, Minnaar C, Bessarabov D. Effect of a ripple current on the efficiency of a PEM electrolyser. RINENG 2021;10:100216.
Townsend A, Martinson C, Gouws R, Bessarabov D. Effect of supercapacitors on the operation of an air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell. Heliyon 2021;7:e06569.
Pushkarev AS, Pushkareva IV, Solovyev MA, Grigoriev SA, Voloshin YZ, Chornenka NV, Belov AS, Millet P, Antuch M, Kalinichenko VN, Dedov AG. Polyaromatic-terminated iron(ii) clathrochelates as electrocatalysts for efficient hydrogen production in water electrolysis cells with polymer electrolyte membrane. Mendeleev Communications 2021;31:20-23.
Pushkareva IV, Pushkarev AS, Kalinichenko VN, Chumakov RG, Soloviev MA, Liang Y, Millet P, Grigoriev SA. Reduced Graphene Oxide-Supported Pt-Based Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells with Enhanced Activity and Stability. Catalysts 2021;11:256.
Vermaak L, Neomagus HWJP, Bessarabov DG. Recent Advances in Membrane-Based Electrochemical Hydrogen Separation: A Review. Membranes 2021;11(2):127.
Chettri B, Patra PK, Vu V, Nguyen CQ, Lalrinkima, Yaya A, Obodo KO, Tran NTT, Laref A, DP Rai. Induced ferromagnetism in bilayer hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) on vacancy defects at B and N sites. Physica E Low Dimens Syst Nanostruct 2021;126:114436.
Zaoui Y, Obodo KO, Beldi L, Bouhafs B. Effect of an interfacial oxygen monolayer on the spin-polarization at the Fe/MgO interface: First-principles calculations. Mater Sci Semicond Process 2021;121:105463.
2020
Kalinnikov AA, Grigor’ev SA, Bessarabov DG, Bouzek K. Study of the Influence of Two-Phase Mass Transfer in Gas-Diffusion Electrodes on the Characteristics of Electrolysis Cells Based on a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane. Nanotechnol Russia 2020;15:379-387.
Pushkarev AS, Pushkareva IV, Akelkina SV, Kozlova MV, Grigoriev SA, Kuleshov, Bessarabov DG. Electrocatalytic materials for solid polymer electrolyte water electrolyzers. J Phys Conf Ser, 2020;1683:052022.
Kozhukhova AE, du Preez SP, Shuro I, Bessarabov DG. Development of a low purity aluminum alloy (Al6082) anodization process and its application as a platinum-based catalyst in catalytic hydrogen combustion. Surf Coat Tech 2020;404:126483.
Townsend A, Jiya IN, Martinson C, Bessarabov D, Gouws R. A comprehensive review of energy sources for unmanned aerial vehicles, their shortfalls and opportunities for improvements. Heliyon 2020;6:e05285.
Aigbe UO, Onyancha RB, Ukhurebor KE, Obodo KO. Removal of fluoride ions using a polypyrrole magnetic nanocomposite influenced by a rotating magnetic field. RSC Adv 2020;10:595-609.
Akande AA, Mosuang T, Ouma CNM, Benecha EM, Tesfamichael T, Roro K, Machatine AGJ, Mwakikunga BW. Ammonia gas sensing characteristics of V2O5 nanostructures: A combined experimental and ab initio density functional theory approach. J Alloys Compd 2020;821:153565.
Ameh AE, Fatoba OO, Musyoka NM, Louis B, Petrik LF. Transformation of fly ash based nanosilica extract to BEA zeolite and its durability in hot liquid. Micropor Mesopor Mat 2020;305:110332.
Bambalaza SE, Langmi HW, Mokaya R, Musyoka NM, Khotseng LE. Experimental demonstration of dynamic temperature-dependent behavior of UiO-66 Metal−Organic Framework: Compaction of hydroxylated and dehydroxylated forms of UiO-66 for high pressure hydrogen storage. Appl Mater Interfaces 2020;12:24883-24894.
Beldi L, Zaoui Y, Obodo KO, Bendaoud H, Bouhafs B. d0 Half-Metallic Ferromagnetism in GeNaZ (Z = Ca, Sr, and Ba) Ternary Half-Heusler Alloys: an Ab initio Investigation. J Supercond Nov Magn 2020:1-14.
Du Preez SP, Jones DR, Warwick MEA, Falch A, Sekoai PT, Mota das Neves Quaresma C, Bessarabov DG, Dunnill, CW. Thermally stable Pt/Ti mesh catalyst for catalytic hydrogen combustion. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2020;45(33):16851-16864.
Du Toit M, Engelbrecht N, Oelofse SP, Bessarabov D. Performance evaluation and emissions reduction of a micro gas turbine via the co-combustion of H2/CH4/CO2 fuel blends. Sus Energy Technol Assess 2020;39:100718.
Engelbrecht N, Everson RC, Bessarabov D. Thermal management and methanation performance of a microchannel-based Sabatier reactor/heat exchanger utilising renewable hydrogen. Fuel Process Technol 2020;208:106508.
Engelbrecht N, Everson RC, Bessarabov D, Kolb G. Microchannel reactor heat-exchangers: A review of design strategies for the effective thermal coupling of gas phase reactions. Chem Eng Process 2020;157:108164.
Grigoriev SA, Fateev VN, Bessarabov DG, Millet P. Current status, research trends, and challenges in water electrolysis science and technology. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2020;45:26036–26058.
King’ori GW, Ouma CNM, Mishra AK, Amolo GO, Makau NW. Two-dimensional graphene–HfS2 van der Waals heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries. RSC Adv 2020;10:30127.
Kozhukhova AE, du Preez SP, Bessarabov DG. The effects of pore widening and calcination on anodized aluminum oxide prepared from Al6082. Surf Coat Tech 2020;383:125234.
Makgabutlane B, Nthunya LN, Musyoka N, Dladla BS, Nxumalo EN, Mhlanga SD. Microwave-assisted synthesis of coal fly ash-based zeolites for removal of ammonium from urine. RSC Adv 2020;10:2416-2427.
Makgabutlane B, Nthunya LN, Nxumalo EN, Musyoka NM, Mhlanga SD. Microwave Irradiation-Assisted Synthesis of Zeolites from Coal Fly Ash: An Optimization Study for a Sustainable and Efficient Production Process. ACS Omega 2020;5(39):25000-25008.
Malakhov AA, Avdeenkov AV, du Toit MH, Bessarabov DG. CFD simulation and experimental study of a hydrogen leak in a semi-closed space with the purpose of risk mitigation. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2020;45(15):9231-9240.
Malakhov AA, du Toit MH, du Preez SP, Avdeenkov AV, Bessarabov DG. Temperature profile mapping over a catalytic unit of a hydrogen passive autocatalytic recombiner: An experimental and computational fluid dynamics study. Energy & Fuels 2020;34:11637-11649.
Medina S, Obodo KO, Zaoui Y, Bendaoud H, Beldi L, Bouhafs. Ab initio studies of the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of stannite CuFe2-III-VI4 (III = Al, Ga, In and VI = S, Se, Te) alloys. Comput Condens Matter 2020;23:e00459.
Minnaar C, De Beer F, Bessarabov D. Current density distribution of electrolyzer flow fields: In situ current mapping and neutron radiography. Energy & Fuels 2020;34(1):1014-1023.
Modisha P, Bessarabov D. Stress tolerance assessment of dibenzyltoluene-based liquid organic hydrogen carriers. Sust Energy Fuels 2020;4:4662-4670.
Molefe LY, Musyoka NM, Ren J, Langmi HW, Mkhulu M, Ndungu PG. Effect of inclusion of MOF-polymer composite onto a carbon foam material for hydrogen storage application. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2020:1–9.
Musyoka NM, Wdowin M, Rambau KM, Franus W, Panek R, Madej J, Czarna-Juszkiewicz D. Synthesis of activated carbon from high-carbon coal fly ash and its hydrogen storage application. Renew Energy 2020;155:1264–1271.
Nyangiwe NN, Ouma CNM. Adsorption and coadsorption of single and multiple natural organic matter on Ag (1 1 1) surface: A DFT-D study. Appl Surf Sci 2020;505:144609.
Obodo KO, Gebreyesus G, Ouma CNM, Obodo JT, Ezeonu SO, Rai DP, Bouhafs B. Controlling the electronic and optical properties of HfS2 mono-layers via lanthanide substitutional doping: a DFT+U study. RSC Adv 2020;10(27):15670-15676.
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM, Modisha PM, Bessarabov D. Density functional theory calculation of Ti3C2 MXene monolayer as catalytic support for platinum towards the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane. Appl Surf Sci 2020;529:147186.
Ouma CNM, Modisha P, Bessarabov D. Catalytic dehydrogenation onset of liquid organic hydrogen carrier, perhydro-dibenzyltoluene: The effect of Pd and Pt subsurface configurations. Comput Mater Sci 2020;172:109332.
Ouma CNM, Obodo KO, Parlak C, Amolo GO. Effect of 3d transition metal substitutional dopants and adatoms on mono layer TcS2 ab initio insights. Physica E Low Dimens Syst Nanostruct 2020;123:114165.
Peach R, Krieg HM, Kruger AJ, Bessarabov D, Kerres J. Stability of ionic-covalently cross-linked PBI-blended membranes for SO2 electrolysis at elevated Temperatures. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2020;45:2447-2459.
Pushkareva IV, Pushkarev AS, Grigoriev SA, Modisha P, Bessarabov DG. Comparative study of anion exchange membranes for low-cost water electrolysis. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2020;45:26070–26079.
Sekoai PT, Daramola MO, Mogwase B, Engelbrecht N, Yoro KO, du Preez SP, Mhlongo S, Ezeokoli OT, Ghimire A, Ayeni AO, Hlongwane GN. Revising the dark fermentative H2 research and development scenario – An overview of the recent advances and emerging technological approaches. Biomass and Bioenergy, 2020;140:105673.
Sekoai PT, Engelbrecht N, du Preez SP, Bessarabov D. Thermophilic biogas upgrading via ex situ addition of H2 and CO2 using codigested feedstocks of cow manure and the organic fraction of solid municipal waste. ACS Omega 2020;5(28):17367-17376.
Zaoui Y, Bendaoud H, Obodo KO, Beldi L, Bouhafs B. Competition between the hcp nonmagnetic and antiferromagnetic phases in the transition path of Fe under pressure. J Magn Magn Mater 2020;499:166312.
2019
Ameh AE, Eze CP, Antunes E, Cornelius MU, Musyoka NM, Petrik LF. Stability of fly ash-based BEA-zeolite in hot liquid phase. Catal Today 2019.
Beldi L, Bendaoud H, Obodo KO, Abbar B, Bouhafs B. Density functional theory studies of the SrC and SrN compounds. Mater Chem Phys 2019;237:121875.
Benabdelkader I, Bendaoud H, Obodo KO, Beldi L, Bouhafs B. An ab initio study on the transition path of carbon dioxide at high pressure: Evidence for a new intermediate P4 ̅m2 phase. Comput Condens Matter 2019;21:e00429.
Bendaoud H, Obodo KO, Bouhafs B. Predicted dynamically stable new phase for CrO2 compound: DFT + U calculations. Comput Condens Matter 2019;21:e00400.
Braun M, Obodo KO. Finite element density functional calculations for light molecules using a cusp factor to mitigate the Coulomb potential. Eur Phys J B 2019;92:1-7.
Dyosiba X, Ren J, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Mathe M, Onyango MS. Feasibility of Varied Polyethylene Terephthalate Wastes as a Linker Source in Metal−Organic Framework UiO-66(Zr) Synthesis. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2019;58:17010-17016.
Du Preez SP, Bessarabov DG. The effects of bismuth and tin on the mechanochemical processing of aluminum-based composites for hydrogen generation purposes. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2019;44:21896-21912.
Du Preez SP, Jones DR, Bessarabov DG, Falch A, Mota das Neves Quaresma, Dunnill, CW. Development of a Pt/stainless steel mesh catalyst and its application in catalytic hydrogen combustion. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2019;44:27094-27106.
Hlongwane GN, Sekoai PT, Meyyappan M, Moothi K. Simultaneous removal of pollutants from water using nanoparticles: A shift from single pollutant control to multiple pollutant control. Sci Total Environ 2019;656:808-833.
Human G, van Schoor G, Uren KR. Power management and sizing optimisation of renewable energy hydrogen production systems. Sus Energy Technol Assess 2019;31:155-166.
Kalinnikov AA, Grigoriev SA, Bessarabov DG. Nonequilibrium poroelectroelastic theory for polymer electrolytes under conditions of water electrolysis. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2019;44(16):7889-7904.
Kozhukhova AE, du Preez SP, Bessarabov DG. Preparation of anodized aluminium oxide at high temperatures using low purity aluminium (Al6082). Surf Coat Tech 2019;378:1-11.
Luo J, Tang H, Tian X, Liao S, Ren J, Zhao W, Qiao X. Glucose-derived carbon supported well-dispersed CrN as competitive oxygen reduction catalysts in acidic medium. Electrochim Acta 2019;314:202-211.
Modisha PM, Gqogqa P, Garidzirai R, Ouma CNM, Bessarabov D. Evaluation of catalyst activity for release of hydrogen from liquid organic hydrogen carriers. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2019;44:21926-21935.
Modisha, PM, Ouma CNM, Garidzirai R, Wasserscheid P, Bessarabov D. The prospect of hydrogen storage using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs): A review. Energy & Fuels 2019;33(4):2778-2796.
Molefe LY, Musyoka NM, Ren J, Langmi HW, Ndungu PG, Dawson R, Mathe M. Synthesis of porous polymer-based metal–organic frameworks monolithic hybrid composite for hydrogen storage application. J Mater Sci 2019;54(9):7078-7086.
Nyangiwe NN, Ouma CNM. Modelling the adsorption of natural organic matter on Ag (111) surface: Insights from dispersion corrected density functional theory calculations. J Mol Graph Model 2019;92:313-319.
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM, Gebreyesus G, Obodo JT, Ezeonu SO, Bouhafs B. DFT + U studies of the electronic and optical properties of ReS2 mono-layer doped with lanthanide atoms. Mater Res Express 2019;6:1-8.
Obodo KO, Ouma CNM, Obodo JO, Braun M, Bessarabov D. First principles study of single and multi-site transition metal dopant ions in MoS2 monolayer. Comput Condens Matter 2019;21:e00419.
Ouma CNM, Obodo KO, Braun M, Amolo GO, Bessarabov D. Insights on hydrogen evolution reaction in transition metal doped monolayer TcS2 from density functional theory calculations. Appl Surf Sci 2019;470:107-113.
Ouma CNM, Modisha P, Bessarabov D. Catalytic dehydrogenation of the liquid organic hydrogen carrier octahydroindole on Pt (111) surface: Ab initio insights from density functional theory calculations. Appl Surf Sci 2019;471:1034-1040.
Pushkarev AS, Pushkareva IV, Du Preez SP, Ivanova NA, Grigoriev SA, Slavcheva EP, Bessarabov DG, Fateev VN, Aliyev ASh. Iridium catalyst supported on conductive titanium oxides for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis. Chem Probl 2019(17):9-15.
Pushkarev AS, Pushkareva IV, Ivanova NA, du Preez SP, Bessarabov D, Chumakov RG, Stankevich VG, Fateev VN, Evdokimov AA, Grigoriev SA. Pt/C and Pt/SnOx/C Catalysts for Ethanol Electrooxidation: Rotating Disk Electrode Study. Catalysts 2019(3):271-285.
Schumacher K, Engelbrecht N, Everson RC, Friedl M, Bessarabov DG. Steady-state and transient modelling of a microchannel reactor for coupled ammonia decomposition and oxidation. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2019;44(13):6415-6426.
Sebaa O, Zaoui Y, Obodo KO, Beldi L, Bouhafs B. First-Principle Studies of Ferrimagnetic Double Perovskite Ca2FeMoO6 Compound. J Supercond Nov Magn 2019:1-10.
Sekoai PT, Mhlongo SI, Ezeokoli OT. Progress in the development of methods used for the abatement of microbial contaminants in ethanol fermentations: a review. Rev Environ Sci Biotechnol 2019:1-27.
Sekoai PT, Ouma CNM, du Preez SP, Modisha P, Engelbrecht N, Bessarabov DG, Ghimire A. Application of nanoparticles in biofuels: An overview. Fuel 2019;237:380-397.
Yoro KO, Sekoai PT, Isafiade AJ, Daramola MO. A review on heat and mass integration techniques for energy and material minimization during CO2 capture. IJEEE 2019:1-21.
2018
Avdeenkov AV, Sergeev VlV, Stepanov AV, Malakhov AA, Koshmanov DY, Soloviev SL, Bessarabov DG. Math hydrogen catalytic recombiner: Engineering model for dynamic full-scale calculations. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2018;43:23523-23537.
Bello A, Momodu DJ, Madito MJ, Makgopa K, Rambau KM, Dangbegnon JK, Musyoka NM, Manyala N. Influence of K3Fe(CN)6 on the electrochemical performance of carbon derived from waste tyres by K2CO3 activation. Mater Chem Phys 2018;209:262-70.
Bambalaza SE, Langmi HW, Musyoka NM, Ren J, Khotseng LE. Incorporation of UiO-66 into Graphene Foam for Hydrogen Storage Applications. Mater Today Proc 2018;5:10431-10439.
Bambalaza SE, Langmi HW, Mokaya R, Musyoka NM, Ren J, Khotseng LE. Compaction of a zirconium metal–organic framework (UiO-66) for high density hydrogen storage applications. J Mater Chem A 2018;6(46):23569-23577.
Bessarabov D. Membranes with recombination catalyst for hydrogen crossover reduction: Water electrolysis. ECS Transactions 2018;85(11):17-25.
Chiuta S, Bessarabov DG. Design and operation of an ammonia-fueled microchannel reactor for autothermal hydrogen production. Catal Today 2018;310:187-194.
Du Toit MH, Avdeenkov AV, Bessarabov D. Reviewing H2 Combustion: A Case Study for Non-Fuel Cell Power Systems and Safety in Passive Autocatalytic Recombiners. Energy and Fuels 2018;32(6):6401-6422.
Du Preez SP, Bessarabov D. Hydrogen generation by the hydrolysis of mechanochemically activated aluminum-tinindium composites in pure water. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2018;43:21398-21413.
Engelbrecht N, Chiuta S, Bessarabov DG. A highly efficient autothermal microchannel reactor for ammonia decomposition: Analysis of hydrogen production in transient and steady-state regimes. J Power Sources 2018;386:47–55.
Grigoriev SA, Bessarabov DG, Grigoriev AS, Kuleshov NV, Fateev VN. On the contamination of membrane-electrode assemblies of water electrolysers based on proton exchange membrane in the course of operation. Bulg Chem Commun 2018;50(A):102-107.
Modisha PM, Jordaan JHL, Bösmann A, Wasserscheid P, Bessarabov D. Analysis of reaction mixtures of perhydro-dibenzyltoluene using two-dimensional gas chromatography and single quadrupole gas chromatography. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2018;43:5620-36.
Musyoka NM, Rambau KM, Manyala N, Ren J, Langmi HW, Mathe MK. Utilization of waste tyres pyrolysis oil vapour in the synthesis of Zeolite Templated Carbons (ZTCs) for hydrogen storage application. J Environ Sci Heal A 2018;0(0):1-7.
Ndlovu IM, Everson RC, Chiuta S, Neomagus HWJP, Langmi HW, Ren J, Engelbrecht N, Bessarabov DG. A performance evaluation of a microchannel reactor for the production of hydrogen from formic acid for electrochemical energy applications, Int J Electrochem Sci 2018;13:485–97.
Obodo KO, Noto LL, Mofokeng SJ, Ouma CNM , Braun M, Dhlamini MS. Influence of Tm, Ho and Er dopants on the properties of Yb activated ZnTiO3 perovskite: a density functional theory insight. Mater Res Express 2018;5:1-10.
Ouma CNM, Meyer WE. Metastability of the boron-vacancy complex in silicon: Insights from hybrid functional calculations. Phys Sci Reviews 2018;3(10).
Ouma CNM, Obodo KO, Braun M, Amolo GO. Ab initio insights on the effect of embedding lanthanide atoms on nitrogenated holey doped graphene (g-C2N). J Mater Chem C 2018;6:4015-4022.
Ouma CNM, Modisha PM, Bessarabov D. Insight into the adsorption of a liquid organic hydrogen carrier, perhydro-i-dibenzyltoluene (i ¼ m, o, p), on Pt, Pd and PtPd planar surfaces, RCS Advances 2018;8:31895-31904.
Peach R, Krieg HM, Kruger AJ, Bessarabov D, Kerres J. PBI-blended Membrane Evaluated in High Temperature SO2 Electrolyzer. ECS Transactions 2018;85(10):21-28.
Peach R, Krieg HM, Kruger AJ, Bessarabov D, Kerres J. Novel cross-linked PBI-blended membranes evaluated for high temperature fuel cell application and SO2 electrolysis. Mater Today Proc 2018;5:10524-10532.
Rambau KM, Musyoka NM, Manyala N, Ren J, Langmi HW. Mechanochemical approach in the synthesis of activated carbons from waste tyres and its hydrogen storage applications. Mater Today Proc 2018;5:10505-10513.
Rambau KM, Musyoka NM, Manyala N, Ren J, Langmi HW, Mathe MK. Preparation of carbon nanofibers/tubes using waste tyres pyrolysis oil and coal fly ash derived catalyst. J Environ Sci Heal A 2018;0(0):1-8.
Ren J, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Walker J, Mathe M. In-situ IR monitoring to probe the formation of structural defects in Zr-fumarate metal–organic framework (MOF). Polyhedron 2018;153:205-212.
Vincent I, Bessarabov D. Low cost hydrogen production by anion exchange membrane electrolysis: A review, Renew Sust Energy Rev 2018;81:1690–1704.
Vincent I, Kruger A, Bessarabov D. Hydrogen Production by water Electrolysis with an Ultrathin Anion-exchange membrane (AEM). Int J Electrochem Sci 2018;13:11347-11358.
2017
Bessarabov D, Human G, Kruger AJ, Chiuta S, Modisha PM, du Preez SP, Oelofse SP, Vincent I, Van Der Merwe J, Langmi HW, Ren J, Musyoka NM. South African hydrogen infrastructure (HySA infrastructure) for fuel cells and energy storage: Overview of a projects portfolio, Int J Hydrogen Energy 2017;42:13568–88. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.12.140.
Beckman IN, Bessarabov DG, Buntseva IM. Mathematical methodology and software package for investigation of nonstationary hydrogen permeability in membranes used in electrolysers and hydrogen fuel cells. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2017;42:14667–79.doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.01.237.
Chiuta S, Bessarabov DG. Design and operation of an ammonia-fueled microchannel reactor for autothermal hydrogen production. Catal Today 2017. doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2017.05.018.
De Beer, F, van der Merwe, J, Bessarabov, D. PEM water electrolysis: preliminary investigations using neutron radiography. Phys Proc 2017;88:19–26.doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2017.06.002.
Engelbrecht N, Chiuta S, Everson RC, Neomagus HWJP, Bessarabov DG. Experimentation and CFD modelling of a microchannel reactor for carbon dioxide methanation, Chem Eng J 2017;313:847–57. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2016.10.131.
Feng Q, Yuan X-Z, Liu G, Wei B, Zhang Z, Li H, Wang, H, A review of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis on degradation mechanisms and mitigation strategies, J Power Sources 2017;366:33–55. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.09.006.
Grigoriev SA, Bessarabov DG, Fateev VN. Degradation mechanisms of MEA characteristics during water electrolysis in solid polymer electrolyte cells, Russ J Electrochem 2017;53:318–23. doi:10.1134/S1023193517030065.
Grigoriev SA, Bessarabov DG, Glukhov AS. On the contamination of membrane – electrode assembles of water electrolyzers with solid polymer electrolyte by the elements of titanium alloys. Russ J Electrochem 2017;53:908–12. doi:10.1134/S1023193517080067.
Kirsten W, Kruger A, Neomagus H, Bessarabov D. Effect of relative humidity and temperature on the mechanical properties of PFSA NafionTM-cation- exchanged membranes for electrochemical applications, Int J Electrochem Sci 2017;12:2573–82.doi:10.20964/2017.03.57.
Preez SP, Bessarabov DG. Hydrogen generation of mechanochemically activated Al e Bi e In composites. Int J Hydrogen Energy 2017;42:16589–602.doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.211.
Preez SP, Bessarabov DG, Hydrogen generation by means of hydrolysis using activated Al-In-Bi- Sn composites for electrochemical energy applications. Int J Electrochem Sci 2017;12:8663–82. doi:10.20964/2017.09.22.
Vincent I, Bessarabov D. Low cost hydrogen production by anion exchange membrane electrolysis : A review. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 2017:1–15.doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.258.
Vincent I, Kruger A, Bessarabov D. Development of efficient membrane electrode assembly for low cost hydrogen production by anion exchange membrane electrolysis, Int J Hydrogen Energy 2017;42:10752–61. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.03.069.
Ameh AE, Fatoba OO, Musyoka NM. Influence of aluminium source on the crystal structure and framework coordination of Al and Si in fly ash-based zeolite NaA, Powder Technol 2017;306:17-25. doi:10.1016/j.powtec.2016.11.003
Annamalai P, Musyoka NM, Ren J, Langmi HW, Mathe M, Bessarabov D, Petrik LF. Electrospun zeolite-templated carbon composite fibres for hydrogen storage applications, Res Chem Intermed 2017;43:4095-4102. doi:10.1007/s11164-017- 2867-x.
Missengue RNM, Losch P, Sedres G, Musyoka NM, Fatoba OO, Louis B, Pale P, Petrik LF, Transformation of South African coal fly ash into ZSM-5 zeolite and its application as an MTO catalyst, C R Chim 2017;20:78-86. doi:10.1016/j.crci.2016.04.012.
Musyoka NM, Ren J, Langmi HW, North BC, Mathe M, Bessarabov D. Synthesis of rGO/Zr-MOF composite for hydrogen storage application. J Alloys Compd 2017;724:450–5. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.07.040.
Ren J, Dyosiba X, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Mathe M. Development of functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for storing hydrogen in para form, Procedia Manuf 2017;7:34–8. doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2016.12.012.
Ren J, Dyosiba X, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Mathe M. Review on the current practices and efforts towards pilot-scale production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Coord Chem Rev 2017;352:187–219. doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2017.09.005.
Ren J, Ledwaba M, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Mathe M. Structural defects in metal – organic frameworks (MOFs): Formation, detection and control towards practices of interests. Coord Chem Rev 2017;349:169–97. oi:10.1016/j.ccr.2017.08.017.
Ren J, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Mathe M, Liao S. Current research trends and perspectives on materials-based hydrogen storage solutions: A critical review, Int J Hydrogen Energy 2017;42:289–311. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2016.11.195.
Ren J, Musyoka NM, Langmi HW, Mathe M, North BC, Mathe M, Pang W, Wang M, Walker J. In-situ IR monitoring of the formation of Zr-fumarate MOF, Appl Surf Sci 2017;404:263–67. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.271.
2016
P. Annamalai, N.M. Musyoka, J. Ren, H.W. Langmi, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, L.F. Petrik, Electrospun zeolite templated carbon composite fibres for hydrogen storage applications, Res. Chem. Intermed. 2017.
J. Ren, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, M. Mathe, S. Liao, Current research trends and perspectives on materials-based hydrogen storage solutions: A critical review, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2017.
J. Ren, X. Dyosiba, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, M. Mathe, Development of Functional Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Storing Hydrogen in Para Form, Procedia Manufacturing 7, 2016, 34-38.
L.N. Baloyi, B.C. North, H.W. Langmi, B.J. Bladergroen, T.V. Ojumu, The production of hydrogen through the use of a 77 wt% Pd 23 wt% Ag membrane water gas shift reactor, South African Journal of Chemical Engineering 22, 2016, 44-54.
X. Dyosiba, J. Ren, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, M. Mathe, M.S. Onyango, Preparation of value-added metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using waste PET bottles as source of acid linker, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 10, 2016, 10-13.
J. Ren, X. Dyosiba, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, M. Mathe, M. S. Onyango, Green synthesis of chromium-based metal-organic framework (Cr-MOF) from waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for hydrogen storage applications, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 41, 2016, 18141-18146.
K. Wang, X. Kang, J. Ren, P. Wang, Nanostructured graphite-induced destabilization of LiBH4 for reversible hydrogen storage, J. Alloys Compd. 685, 2016, 242-247.
N.M. Musyoka, J. Ren, P. Annamalai, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Synthesis of a hybrid MIL-101(Cr)@ZTC composite for hydrogen storage applications, Res. Chem. Intermed. 42, 2016, 5299-5307.
T. Segakweng, N.M. Musyoka, J. Ren, P. Crouse, H.W. Langmi, Comparison of MOF-5 and Cr-MOF derived carbons for hydrogen storage application, Res. Chem. Intermed., 42, 2016, 4951-4961.
N. Engelbrecht, S. Chiuta, R.C Everson, H.W.J.P Neomagus, D.G Bessarabov. Experimentation and CFD modelling of a microchannel reactor for carbon dioxide methanation. Chemical Engineering Journal 2016. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2016.10.131
S. Chiuta, N. Engelbrecht, G. Human,D.G Bessarabov. Techno-economic assessment of power-to-methane and power-to-syngas business models for sustainable carbon dioxide utilization in coal-to-liquid facilities. Journal of CO2 Utilization 2016;16:399-411
A. Tokarev,E. Kjeang, M. Cannon, D.Bessarabov. Theoretical limit of reversible hydrogen storage capacity for pristine and oxygen-doped boron nitride. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016;41:16984-991
R.Peach, H.M. Krieg, A.J Krϋger, D. Bessarabov, J. Kerres. Novel cross-linked partially fluorinated and non-fluorinated polyaromatic PBI-containing blend membranes for SO2 electrolysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016;41:11868-83
A. Tokarev, D. Bessarabov. Influence of annealing on pt electrocatalyst: Theoretical approach to estimate CO tolerance. International Journal of Electrochemical Science 2016;11:4198-42
P.J Cichon, A.J Krüger, H.M Krieg, D. Bessarabov, K. Aniol, J. Kerres. Sulfonated poly(arylene thioether phosphine oxide)s and poly(arylene ether phosphine oxide)s PBI-blend membranes and their performance in SO2 electrolysis. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016;41:4521-37
I. Vincent, D. Bessarabov. Electrochemical characterization and oxygen reduction kinetics of Cu-incorporated cobalt oxide catalyst. International Journal of Electrochemical Science 2016;11:4002-15
P. Modisha, D. Bessarabov. Electrocatalytic process for ammonia electrolysis: A remediation technique with hydrogen co-generation. International Journal of Electrochemical Science 2016;11:6627-35
S.A Grigoriev, V.N Fateev, E.K Lutikova, A.S Grigoriev, D.G Bessarabov, X. Wei, J. Ge. CNF-supported platinum electrocatalysts synthesized using plasma-assisted sputtering in pulse conditions for the application in a high-temperature PEM fuel cell. International Journal of Electrochemical Science 2016;11:2085-2096
D. Bessarabov, A.J Kruger, S.M Luopa, J. Park, A.A Molnar, K.A Lewinski. Gas crossover mitigation in PEM water electrolysis: Hydrogen cross-over benchmark study of 3M’s Ir-NSTF based electrolysis catalyst-coated membranes. ECS Transactions 2016;75:1165-1173
S. Chiuta, R.C Everson, H. Neomagus, D.G Bessarabov. Hydrogen production from ammonia decomposition over a commercial Ru/Al2O3catalyst in a microchannel reactor: Experimental validation and CFD simulation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2016;41:3774-85
2015
N.M. Musyoka, J. Ren, P. Annamalai, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Synthesis of a hybrid MIL-101(Cr)@ZTC composite for hydrogen storage applications, Res. Chem. Intermed., 2015. DOI:10.1007/s11164-015-2361-2.
T. Segakweng, N.M. Musyoka, J. Ren, P. Crouse, H.W. Langmi, Comparison of MOF-5 and Cr-MOF derived carbons for hydrogen storage application, Res. Chem. Intermed., 2015. DOI: 10.1007/s11164-015-2338-1.
J. Ren, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, X. Kang, Tuning Defects to Facilitate Hydrogen Storage in Core-shell MIL-101(Cr)@UiO-66(Zr) Nanocrystals, Materials Today: Proceedings 2, 2015, 3964-3972.
N. M. Musyoka, J. Ren, H. W. Langmi, B. C. North, M. Mathe, A comparison of hydrogen storage capacity of commercial and fly ash-derived zeolite X together with their respective templated carbon derivatives, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 40, 2015, 12705-12712.
J. Ren, N. M. Musyoka, H. W. Langmi, B. C. North, M. Mathe, X. Kang, S. Liao, Hydrogen Storage in Zr-fumarate MOF, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 40, 2015, 10542-10546.
J. Ren, T. Segakweng, H. W. Langmi, B. North, M. Mathe, Ni foam-immobilized MIL-101(Cr) nanocrystals towards system integration for hydrogen storage, J. Alloys Compd. 645, 2015, S170–S173.
J. Ren, N. M. Musyoka, P. Annamalai, H. W. Langmi, B. C. North, M. Mathe, Electrospun MOF Nanofibers as Hydrogen Storage Media, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 40, 2015, 9382-9387.
J. Ren, N. M. Musyoka, H. W. Langmi, A. Swartbooi, B. North, M. Mathe, A more efficient way to shape metal-organic framework (MOF) powder materials for hydrogen storage applications. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 40, 2015, 4617-4622.
J. Ren, H. W. Langmi, B. C. North, M. Mathe, Review on processing of metal-organic framework (MOF) materials towards system integration for hydrogen storage, Int. J. Energy Res. 39, 2015, 607-620.
N. M. Musyoka, J. Ren, H. W. Langmi, D. E. C. Rogers, B. C. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Synthesis of templated carbons starting from clay and clay-derived zeolites for hydrogen storage applications, Int. J. Energy Res. 39, 2015, 494–503.
S Chiuta, R. C. Everson, H. Neomagus, D. G. Bessarabov, Performance evaluation of a high-throughput microchannel reactor for ammonia decomposition over a commercial Ru-based catalyst, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 40, 2015, 2921-2926.
A. Tokarev, A. V. Avdeenkov, H. Langmi, D. G. Bessarabov, Modeling hydrogen storage in boron-substituted graphene decorated with potassium metal atoms, Int. J. Energy Res. 39, 2015, 524-528.
A. V. Avdeenkov, I. V. Bodrenko, D. G. Bessarabov, A. V. Bibikov, A. V. Nikolaev, M. D. Taran, A. Tokarev, E. V. Tkalya, Thermodynamical model for hydrogen storage capacity in carbon nanostructures, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 40, 2015, 4184-4193.
A. J. Krüger, P. Cichon, J. Kerres, D. Bessarabov, H. M. Krieg, Characterisation of a polyaromatic PBI blend membrane for SO2 electrolysis, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 40, 2015, 3122-3133.
A. J. Krüger, H. M. Krieg , D. Bessarabov, Effect of H2S on SO2-depolarised water electrolysis, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 40, 2015, 4442–4450.
A. J. Krüger, J. Kerres, D. Bessarabov, H. M. Krieg, Evaluation of covalently and ionically cross-linked PBI-excess blends for application in SO2 electrolysis, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 40, 2015, 8788–8796.
2014
Andries J. Kruger, Henning M. Krieg, Jan van der Merwe, Dmitri Bessarabov, Evaluation of MEA manufaturing parameters using EIS for SO2, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, Available online 24 September 2014.
N.M. Musyoka, J. Ren, H.W. Langmi, D.E.C. Rogers, B.C. North, M. Mathe and D. Bessarabov, Synthesis of Templated Carbons Starting from Clay and Clay-derived Zeolites for Hydrogen Storage Applications, International Journal of Energy Research, 2014.
J. Ren, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, and M. Mathe, Review on Processing of Metal-organic Framework (MOF) Materials towards System Integration for Hydrogen storage, International Journal of Energy Research, 2014.
J. Ren, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, M. Mathe, X. Kang, Fabrication of Core-shell MIL-101(Cr)@UiO-66(Zr) Nanocrystals for Hydrogen Storage, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39, 2014, 14912-17917.
J.Ren, N.M. Musyoka, H.W. Langmi, T. Segakweng, B.C. North, M. Mathe, Modulated Synthesis of Chromium-based Metal-Organic Frameworks (MIL-101) with Enhanced Hydrogen Storage Uptake, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39, 2014, 12018-12023.
J. Ren, B.C. North, Shaping Porous Materials for Hydrogen Storage Applications: A Review, Journal of Technology Innovations in Renewable Energy, 3, 2014, 12-20.
S.A. Grigoriev, K.A. Dzhus, D.G. Bessarabov, P. Millet, “Failure of PEM water electrolysis cells: Case study involving anode dissolution and membrane thinning”, International J of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, Available online 6 June 2014.
S. Chiuta, R.C. Everson, H.W.J.P. Neomagus, L.A. Le Grange, D.G. Bessarabov, “A modelling evaluation of an ammonia-fuelled michrochannel reformer for hydrogen generation”, International J of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39 (14), pp. 7225-7235.
V. I. Kostin, S. A. Grigorev, D. G. Bessarabov, A. Kruger, Hydrogen generation by solid polymer electrolysis with anodic depolarization, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Vol. 49, Nos. 9-10, January, 2014
Jan van der Merwe, K. Uren, G. van Schoor, D. Bessarabov, Characterisation tools development for PEM electrolysers, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39 (26), pp. 14212-14221.
Steven Chiuta, Raymond C. Everson, Hein W.J.P. Neomagus, Dmitri Bessarabov, Experimental performance evaluation of an ammonia-fuelled microchannel reformer for hydrogen generation, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39 (22), pp. 11390-11402.
A. Tokarev and D. Bessarabov, Modeling of bimetallic Pt-based electrocatalyst on extended-surface support for advanced hydrogen compression and separation, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39 (15), pp. 7805-7810.
Retha Peach, Henning M. Krieg, Andries J. Kruger, Derik van der Westhuizen, Dmitri Bessarabov, Jochen Kerres, Comparison of ionically and ionical-covalently cross-linked polyaromatic membranes for SO2 electrolysis, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39 (1) , pp. 28-40
J. Ren, D.E.C. Rogers, T. Segakweng, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Thermal Treatment Induced Transition from Zn3(OH)2(BDC)2 (MOF-69c) to Zn4O(BDC)3 (MOF-5), International Journal of Materials Research, 105 ,2014, 89-93
J. Ren, H.W. Langmi, B.C. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Modulated Synthesis of Zirconium-Metal Organic Framework (Zr-MOF) for Hydrogen Storage Applications, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 39 ,2014, 890-895.
J. Ren, T. Segakweng, H.W. Langmi, N.M. Musyoka, B.C. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Microwave-assisted Modulated Synthesis of Zirconium-based Metal-organic framework (Zr-MOF) for Hydrogen Storage Applications, International Journal of Materials Research, 105, 2014, 516-519.
H.W. Langmi, J. Ren, B. North, M. Mathe, D. Bessarabov, Hydrogen Storage in Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Review, Electrochimica Acta, Volume 128, 10 May 2014, Pages 368-392
2013
Anzel Falch, Roelof J. Kriek, Laser induced H2production employing Pt-TiO2 photocatalysts, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 271 ,2013, 117– 123
Christiaan Martinson, George van Schoor, Kenny Uren, Dmitri Bessarabov, Equivalent electrical circuit modelling of a proton exchange membrane electrolyser based on current interruption, Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2013 IEEE International Conference, 2013, Pages: 716 – 721, E-ISBN : 978-1-4673-4568-2, 10.1109/ICIT.2013.6505760
Jan van der Merwe, Kenny Uren, George van Schoor, Dmitri Bessarabov, A study of the loss characteristics of a single cell PEM electrolyser for pure hydrogen production, Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2013 IEEE International Conference, Page(s): 668 – 672 , E-ISBN : 978-1-4673-4568-2, 10.1109/ICIT.2013.6505751
D.W. Nel, P. van der Gryp, H.W.J.P. Neomagus, and Dmitri Bessarabov Application of membrane technology in a base metal refinery, The Journal of The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, v. 113, 2013, pp. 363-373, https://www.saimm.co.za/Journal/v113n04p363.pdf
Steven Chiuta, Raymond C. Everson, Hein W.J.P. Neomagus, Percy van der Gryp, Dmitri G. Bessarabov, Reactor technology options for distributed hydrogen generation via ammonia decomposition: A review, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2013 Volume 38, Issue 35, 22, pp. 14968–14991
2012
Viatcheslav Berejnov, Zulima Martin, Marcia West, Sumit Kundu, Dmitri Bessarabov, Jürgen Stumper, Darija Susac and Adam P. Hitchcock, Probing platinum degradation in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells by synchrotron X-ray microscopy, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2012, 14, 4835-4843
Dmitri Bessarabov, Frik van Niekerk, Frikkie van der Merwe, Manie Vosloo, Brian North, Mkhulu Mathe, Hydrogen Infrastructure within HySA National Program in South Africa: road map and specific needs, Energy Procedia, 29, 2012, 42 – 52
I.V. Bodrenko, A.V. Avdeenkov, D.G. Bessarabov, A.V. Bibikov, A.V. Nikolaev, M.D. Taran and E.V. Tkalya, Hydrogen storage in aromatic carbon ring based molecular materials decorated with alkali or alkali-earth metals, The Journal of Physical Chemistry, C, 2012, 116, 25286−25292
S.A. Grigoriev and D.G. Bessarabov, PEM Electrolysis with Anode Depolarization for Production of Hydrogen, Transportation Using Alternative Fuels Journal (in Russian), №6 (30), 2012, 69-71 https://elibrary.ru/contents.asp?titleid=28247
H. Schoeman, H.M. Krieg, A.J. Kruger, A. Chromik, K. Krajinovic, J. Kerres, H2SO4 stability of PBI‐blend membranes for SO2 electrolysis, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37, 2012, 603-614
Hugo Opperman, Jochen Kerres, Henning Krig, SO2 crossover flux of Nafion® and sFS-PBI membranes using a chronocoulometric (CC) monitoring technique, Journal of Membrane Science, 415-416, 2012, 842-849
2011
C. Lei, D. Bessarabov, S. Ye, Z. Xie, S. Holdcroft, T. Navessin, Low equivalent weight short-side-chain perfluorosulfonic acid ionomers in fuel cell cathode catalyst layers, Journal of Power Sources, 2011, 196 (15), pp. 6168-6176
J. Shen, J. Zhou, N.G.C. Astrath, T. Navessin, Z.-S. Liu, C. Lei, J.H. Rohling, D. Bessarabov, S. Knights, S. Ye, Measurement of effective gas diffusion coefficients of catalyst layers of PEM fuel cells with a Loschmidt diffusion cell, Journal of Power Sources, 2011, 196 (2), pp. 674-678
J. Kerres, A. Chromik, K. Krajinovic, A. Katzfuss, C. Seyb, K. Aniol, V. Atanasov, T. Kaz, T. Haering, A. Kruger, H. Schoeman, D. Bessarabov, H. Krieg, Monomers, Polymers and Cross-Linked Membranes for Membrane Fuel Cells and Electrolysis, ECS Transactions, 2011, 41 (1) 1621-1632
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