Dr. Mathew Mupa
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Dr. Mathew Mupa

Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

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Biography

Dr. Mathew Mupa graduated with an MSc Industrial Processing Chemistry degree in 1989 from Technical University of Carl Schorlemmer. He obtained PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck, Austria in1999. Dr. Mathew Mupa is currently working as Lecturer and Chairperson of Chemistry Department at the Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe. His current research interests are in separation sciences, polymer and environmental chemistry. He has published 18 articles in journals as author/co-author. Dr. Mathew Mupa received honors include exhibited 10th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium to be hosted by RCZ, DAAD Small Equipment Grant, Third World Academy of Sciences Grant.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Environmental Chemistry
62%
Materials Chemistry
90%
Adsorption
75%
Separation Sciences
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
44
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Farirai, F., M. Ozonoh, T.C. Aniokete, O. Eterigho-Ikelegbe, M. Mupa, B. Zeyi and M.O. Daramola, 2021. Methods of extracting silica and silicon from agricultural waste ashes and application of the produced silicon in solar cells: A mini-review. Int. J. Sustainable Eng., 14: 57-78.
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  2. Farirai, F., M. Mupa and M.O. Daramola, 2021. An improved method for the production of high purity silica from sugarcane bagasse ash obtained from a bioethanol plant boiler. Part. Sci. Technol., 39: 252-259.
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  3. Musuna-Garwe, C.C., N. Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi, M. Mupa and C. Mahamadi, 2019. A modified and validated QuEChERS method for agrochemical residue analysis in Nicotiana tabacum leaf using green reagents (ionic liquids and nanocarbons). Malays. J. Chem., 21: 13-23.
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  4. Musuna-Garwe, C.C., N. Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi, M. Mupa, C. Mahamadi and M. Mujuru, 2018. Preparation and characterization of nanocarbons from Nicotiana tabacum stems. AIMS Mater. Sci., 5: 1242-1254.
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  5. Rahman, A., V. Uahengo, D.S. Likius and M. Mupa, 2017. Selective acetylation of 2-naphthol to 2-naphthyl acetate with Ni homogeneous catalysts: An environmentally friendly protocol. Sci. J. Chem., 5: 47-50.
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  6. Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi, N., N. Matirekwa, S. Nyoni and M. Mupa, 2017. Adsorption of victoria blue by acid-treated maize tassels. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 10: 638-649.
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  7. Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi, N., E. Mapfumo-Murehwa, S. Nyoni and M. Mupa, 2017. Removal of atrazine from aqueous solution using untreated and sulphuric acid treated maize cobs biomass. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 10: 552-566.
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  8. Mathew, M., M.M. Phineas and G. Isaac, 2017. Adsorption of a cationic dye by Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) fruit seed shell based biosorbent: Equilibrium and kinetic studies. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 16: 1969-1976.
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  9. Gwaziwa, N.N., P. Dzomba and M. Mupa, 2017. A quality control study of ibuprofen tablets available in the formal and informal market in Harare, Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 11: 195-203.
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  10. Mupa, M., P. Dzomba, C. Musekiwa and R. Muchineripi, 2013. Lead content of lichens in metropolitan Harare, Zimbabwe: Air quality and health risk implications. Greener J. Environ. Manage. Public Safety, 2: 075-082.
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  11. Muchanyereyi, N., L. Chiripayi, D. Shasha and M. Mupa, 2013. Adsorption of phenol from aqueous solution using carbonized maize tassels. Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., 3: 649-661.
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  12. Mahamadi, C., P. Zambara and M. Mupa, 2013. Entrapment of eichhornia crassipes in ca-alginate beads: Preparation, equilibrium and kinetic analysis for metal sorption. Eur. J. Scient. Res., 94: 450-459.
  13. Bhukuvhani, C., T. Aspinas, A. Sana, M. Mhishi, G. Sunzuma and M. Mupa, 2013. Science and technology education curriculum reforms for the nanoscience and nanotechnology (NST) revolution. J. Educ., 3: 44-47.
  14. Bhukuvhani, C., W. Munakandafa, A. Tigere, V. Munodawafa, A. Zengeya and M. Mupa, 2012. Addressing teaching practice quality assurance issues in open and distance learning science teacher training: A case study in Zimbabwe. Int. J. Soc. Sci. Tomorrow, 1: 1-6.
  15. Bhukuvhani, C., M. Mupa, M. Mhishi, D. Dziva and Crispen, 2012. Practical work instructional technologies and open distance learning in science teacher training: A case study in Zimbabwe. Int. J. Educ. Dev. Inf. Commun. Technol., 2: 17-27.
  16. Bhukuvhani, C., M. Mupa, M. Mhishi and D. Dziva, 2012. Science practical work instructional technologies and open distance learning in science teacher training: A case study in Zimbabwe. Int. J. Educ. Dev. Inf. Commun. Technol., 8: 17-27.
  17. Eder, K., F. Sinner, M. Mupa, C.G. Huber and M.R. Buchmeiser, 2001. Evaluation of norbornene-β-cyclodextrin-based monomers and oligomers as chiral selectors by means of nonaqueous capillary electrophoresis. Electrophoresis, 22: 109-116.
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  18. Buchmeiser, R.M., F. Sinner and M. Mupa, 2001. Tailor-made polymer supports via metathesis polymerization: Concepts and applications. Macrol. Symposia, 163: 25-34.
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  19. Buchmeiser, M.R., F. Sinner, M. Mupa and K. Wurst, 2000. Ring-opening metathesis polymerization for the preparation of surface-grafted polymer supports. Macromolecules, 33: 32-39.
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  20. Buchmeiser, M.R., G. Seeber, M. Mupa and G.K. Bonn, 1999. ROMP-based, highly hydrophilic poly (7-oxanorborn-2-ene-5, 6-dicarboxylic acid)-coated silica for analytical and preparative scale high-performance ion chromatography. Chem. Mater., 11: 1533-1540.
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