Author

Washington Mhike

Observed names: MHIKE W., Mhike, Washington, W. Mhike

Institution: Tshwane University of Technology

Observed institutions: Tshwane University of Technology, University of Pretoria

ORCID: 0000-0003-4670-1171

Observed ORCID: 0000-0003-4670-1171

OpenAlex ID: A5061347196

Thermal, Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Multifunctional Composites Based on Biodegradable Polymers/Bentonite Clay: A Review

2023 · António Benjamim Mapossa, Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior, et al. · Polymers · 107

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Thermally conductive phase-change materials for energy storage based on low-density polyethylene, soft Fischer–Tropsch wax and graphite

2011 · W. Mhike, W.W. Focke, et al. · Thermochimica Acta · 84

Characterization of commercial expandable graphite fire retardants

2014 · Walter Wilhelm Focke, Heinrich Badenhorst, et al. · Thermochimica Acta · 77

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Removal of Organic Dyes from Water and Wastewater Using Magnetic Ferrite-Based Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanocomposites: A Review

2021 · António B. Mapossa, Washington Mhike, et al. · Catalysts · 72

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Flexible PVC flame retarded with expandable graphite

2014 · Walter Wilhelm Focke, Herminio Muiambo, et al. · Polymer Degradation and Stability · 60

Adsorption of phenol and chromium (VI) from aqueous solution using exfoliated graphite: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic studies

2021 · Siyabulela J. Tshemese, Washington Mhike, et al. · Arabian Journal of Chemistry · 43

Influence of welding parameters and post weld heat treatment on mechanical, microstructures and corrosion behaviour of friction stir welded aluminium alloys

2024 · Olatunji P. Abolusoro, Moshibudi Caroline Khoathane, et al. · Journal of Materials Research and Technology · 38

Cellulose, graphene and graphene-cellulose composite aerogels and their application in water treatment: a review

2024 · Karabo G. Sekwele, Shepherd M. Tichapondwa, et al. · Discover Materials · 34

Melt Processible Biodegradable Blends of Polyethylene Glycol Plasticized Cellulose Diacetate with Polylactic Acid and Polybutylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate

2023 · Bethuel M. Tselana, Sudhakar Muniyasamy, et al. · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · 33

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Thermal properties of polyethylene flame retarded with expandable graphite and intumescent fire retardant additives

2016 · Hermanus Joachim Kruger, Walter Wilhelm Focke, et al. · Fire and Materials · 32

Flame retardancy of biopolymers enhanced by bio-based flame retardants: A review

2025 · Thobile L Mhlabeni, Endazenaw B Chemere, et al. · Journal of Fire Sciences · 29

Adsorption of hexavalent chromium from wastewater using polyaniline-coated microcrystalline cellulose nanocomposites

2024 · Lovejoy Dewa, Shepherd Masimba Tichapondwa, et al. · RSC Advances · 28

Cone calorimeter study of polyethylene flame retarded with expandable graphite and intumescent fire-retardant additives

2014 · Hermanus Joachim Kruger, Walter Wilhelm Focke, et al. · Journal of Fire Sciences · 28

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Surface resistivity and mechanical properties of rotationally molded polyethylene/graphite composites

2013 · Washington Mhike, Walter W. Focke · Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology · 28

Flame retarding effect of graphite in rotationally molded polyethylene/graphite composites

2014 · Washington Mhike, Ignatius V. W. Ferreira, et al. · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 26

Biocomposites and bionanocomposites from poly(lactide) and cellulosic materials – a review

2024 · C. N. Nkuna, W. Mhike, et al. · Cellulose · 21

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A comprehensive review of types, synthesis strategies, advanced designing and applications of aerogels

2025 · Endazenaw Bizuneh Chemere, Thobile L. Mhlabeni, et al. · Royal Society Open Science · 20

A review on thermally induced phase separation technology in the fabrication of microporous polymer membrane devices for sustained‐repellent delivery: Crystallization and morphological studies

2024 · António Benjamim Mapossa, Robert Kimutai Tewo, et al. · Journal of Polymer Science · 20

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Stearyl alcohol/palm triple pressed acid-graphite nanocomposites as phase change materials

2018 · Washington Mhike, Walter W. Focke, et al. · Thermochimica Acta · 19

Rotomolded antistatic and flame-retarded graphite nanocomposites

2017 · Washington Mhike, Walter W Focke, et al. · Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials · 17

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Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers for Malaria Control: Advances in Slow‐Release Mosquito Repellent Technology

2024 · António Benjamim Mapossa, Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior, et al. · Macromolecular Materials and Engineering · 14

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Polyethylene flame retarded with expandable graphite and a novel intumescent additive

2014 · Walter Wilhelm Focke, Hermanus Joachim Kruger, et al. · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 13

Enhancing sustainability: Composite materials from recycled HDPE and denim fillers

2025 · Wilson Webo, Moshibudi Caroline Khoathane, et al. · Polymer Engineering and Science · 12

Phytochemicals and GC-MS analysis of fatty acids in leaves of Acmella caulirhiza traditional medicinal plant, evaluating efficiencies of extracting solvents and methods

2025 · Akalu Argeta Amelo, Wakshuma Yadesa Mergo, et al. · Spectroscopy Letters · 12

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Adsorption of Phenol and Chromium (VI) Pollutants in Wastewater using Exfoliated Graphite

2018 · Shepherd M. Tichapondwa, Siyabulela Tshemese, et al. · Chemical engineering transactions · 12

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Works count: 70

Citation count: 953

H-index: 19

I10-index: 26