20 Aug 2026Open access
Engineered nanomaterials released from commercial nano-enabled products affect the morphology and behaviour of the zebrafish (D. rerio) embryoPublisher siteEcotoxicology, Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
Active, last published 2026
In nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
Melusi
Thwala
Scholar“Research focused on Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications and adjacent fields.”
University of the Free State
South Africa16
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01 · About the work
What I study
elusi Thwala is a researcher working on Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications. A fuller summary will appear once they update their profile.
02 · Reach
Publication output and reach
Melusi's work has been cited 2,408 times across 2 active years. Bars show publications per year; the line shows cumulative citation totals across publications first appearing in each year.
03 · Research focus
Topics
Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications×30Microplastics and Plastic Pollution×8Heavy metals in environment×6Parasites and Host Interactions×5Parasite Biology and Host Interactions×5
04 · Where I am
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Affiliation on published researchUniversity of the Free State, South AfricaDrawn from the institution listed on this researcher’s published work.
05 · Selected work
Recent publications
4 works1 Apr 2026Open access
Knowledge to action: assessing the impact of schistosomiasis education on community knowledge, attitudes and practices in Nelson Mandela Bay, South AfricaPublisher siteInfectious Diseases, Parasites and Host Interactions
4 Dec 2024Open access
Investigation of nanomaterial and hazardous emissions at coal-fired power stations in Mpumalanga, South AfricaPublisher siteSouth African Journal of Science, Mining and Resource Management
21 Nov 2024Open access1cites
Occurrence of contaminants of emerging concern in the uMhlathuze and uThukela river systems, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaPublisher siteAfrican Journal of Aquatic Science, Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
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