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Prof. Bakusele Kabane
Associate Professor, Chemistry · Durban University of Technology, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa · Butterworth
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-SCI-EC-ZA-2026-2392
Member since 2026
Expertise
- Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
- Chemical Engineering
- Computational Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
Mentorship offered
- Scientific and Technical Consulting
- Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
- Formulation
- Product Validation
- Statistical Analysis
- Scientific and Technical Research
- Feasibility Study
- Technical Writing
Mode: Hybrid · Capacity: More than 5 researchers
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About
Prof. Bakusele Kabane is an accomplished South African academician, researcher, thermodynamics specialist, and physical chemist with expertise in ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents (DESs), green chemistry, separation science, computational chemistry, molecular thermodynamics, corrosion inhibition, and sustainable industrial chemistry. He currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Durban University of Technology, South Africa. His research focuses on thermodynamic properties of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, activity coefficients at infinite dilution, liquid-liquid equilibria, solvent selection for industrial separation processes, computational chemistry, molecular dynamics simulations, and green corrosion inhibitors. He is an NRF Y-Rated Researcher with more than 40 peer-reviewed publications in internationally reputed journals. He actively collaborates with researchers and institutions across South Africa, Brazil, Algeria, and India and supervises Master's and Ph.D. scholars in advanced chemistry and thermodynamics research.
Publications 13
Journal articles
- Bakusele Kabane, Rajasekhar Chokkareddy, Gan G. Redhi (2019). Separation of (water/butan-1-ol) binary systems based on activity coefficients at infinite dilution with phosphonium ionic liquid. Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics.
- Bakusele Kabane, Vasanthkumar Arumugam, Rajasekhar Chokkareddy, Gan G. Redhi (2019). Assessment of Pyrrolidinium-Based Ionic Liquid for the Separation of Binary Mixtures Based on Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data.Scopus DOI 10.1021/acs.jced.9b00341
- Bakusele Kabane, Gan G. Redhi (2020). Thermodynamic properties and activity coefficients at infinite dilution for different solutes in deep eutectic solvent: 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride + glycerol. Journal of Molecular Liquids.
- Bakusele Kabane, Marcin Durski, Thokozani Ngema, Gan G. Redhi (2020). Liquid-liquid separation of azeotropic mixture (hexane/ethyl acetate) with imidazolium-based ionic liquids. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data.Scopus DOI 10.1021/acs.jced.0c00401
- Ncomeka Mgxadeni, Bakusele Kabane, Indra Bahadur, Rajender S. Varma (2023). Deep Eutectic Solvents as Sustainable Solvents for Industrial Separation Problems: A Recent Update. Journal of Ionic Liquids.
Books
- (2026). Harnessing Deep Eutectic Solvents for Industrial Transformation. Elsevier.
- (2026). Ionic Liquids: Innovations in Green Nanotechnology and Their Applications. SCRIVENER WILEY.
- (2026). Electrochemical Sensing of Dehydrogenase: Fundamentals, Materials and Applications. Elsevier.
Conference papers
- (2019). Methyltrioctylammonium Chloride as a Separation Solvent for Binary Mixtures. International Conference on Separation Science and Techniques, International Conference Committee.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
- (2024). Keynote Speaker. International Conference on Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), ICCBS.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
- International Conference on Separation Science and Techniques. International Scientific Committee.
- International Conference on Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS). ICCBS Organizing Committee.
- Problem Based Learning Project and Design Thinking. Durban University of Technology.
Experience
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Lecturer
Durban University of Technology, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
03/2020 - 12/2024
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Shift Process Chemist
Ferro Coating Resins, South Africa
06/2015 - 01/2017
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Quality Control Analyst
Dulux AkzoNobel, South Africa
09/2014 - 12/2014
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Junior Process Chemist
Arkema Resins, South Africa
06/2013 - 08/2014
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Peer Assistant Learning Leader
Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
03/2012 - 05/2013
Education
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September 2018
Master of Applied Science (MAppSci) in Chemistry, Chemistry
Durban University of Technology, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Supervision & projects
- Ongoing
Thesis · Thermodynamic and Infinite Dilution Activity Coefficient Measurements of Deep Eutectic Solvents
2024
- Ongoing
Thesis · Synthesis, Characterization and Thermodynamic Application of Novel Ionic Liquids: Integration of Experimental and Computational Approach
2024
Awards
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NRF Y-Rated Researcher
NRF · 2025
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Early Career Academics Junior Research Fellow
Research Fellowship Programme · 2026-2027
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Certificate of Top Emerging Researcher
Faculty Research Committee · 2023
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Faculty Top Published Doctoral Student of the Year
Faculty of Applied Sciences · 2020
Events & training
- 27-29 January 2024
International Conference (Keynote Speaker) · International Conference on Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)
International Conference on Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS)
- 04-06 November 2019
International Conference (Paper Presentation) · Conference Organizing Committee, Cape Town, South Africa
International Conference on Separation Science and Techniques
- Ongoing During Academic Appointment
Faculty Development / Academic Training Program · Durban University of Technology
Problem Based Learning and Design Thinking Project
- During Service as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor
Academic Curriculum Development Workshop · Durban University of Technology
Curriculum Development Activities for Diploma Programmes
- Current Academic Engagement
Scholarly Research & Professional Development Activity · Processes Journal (Special Issue Editorial Activity)
Thermodynamic and Molecular Dynamic of Liquid Mixtures Through Experimental and Computational Approach
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