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Lorika S. Beukes
Researcher at University of KwaZulu-Natal
Publications - 28
Citations - 1682
Lorika S. Beukes is an academic researcher from University of KwaZulu-Natal. The author has contributed to research in topics: Silver nanoparticle & Bacillus safensis. The author has an hindex of 20, co-authored 26 publications receiving 1205 citations.
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Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using a pod extract of Cola nitida: Antibacterial and antioxidant activities and application as a paint additive
Agbaje Lateef,Musibau A. Azeez,Tesleem B. Asafa,Taofeek A. Yekeen,Akeem Akinboro,Iyabo C. Oladipo,Luqmon Azeez,Sadiat E. Ajibade,Sunday A. Ojo,Evariste B. Gueguim-Kana,Lorika S. Beukes +10 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reported the biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the pod extract of Cola nitida, the evaluation of their antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and their application as an antimicrobial additive in paint.
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using keratinase obtained from a strain of Bacillus safensis LAU 13
Agbaje Lateef,I. A. Adelere,I. A. Adelere,Evariste B. Gueguim-Kana,Tesleem B. Asafa,Lorika S. Beukes +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a crude extracellular keratinase obtained from a novel keratin-degrading bacterial strain, Bacillus safensis LAU 13 (GenBank accession No. KJ461434) was used for the synthesis of silver nanoparti-cles (AgNPs).
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Cocoa pod husk extract-mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles: its antimicrobial, antioxidant and larvicidal activities
Agbaje Lateef,Musibau A. Azeez,Tesleem B. Asafa,Taofeek A. Yekeen,Akeem Akinboro,Iyabo C. Oladipo,Luqmon Azeez,Sunday A. Ojo,Evariste B. Gueguim-Kana,Lorika S. Beukes +9 more
TL;DR: This study demonstrated for the first time the utility of C PHE in the biosynthesis of CPHE-AgNPs with potential applications as antimicrobial and larvicidal agents, and paint additives for coating material surfaces to protect them against microbial growth while improving their shelf life.
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Biomedical and Catalytic Applications of Gold and Silver-Gold Alloy Nanoparticles Biosynthesized Using Cell-Free Extract of Bacillus Safensis LAU 13: Antifungal, Dye Degradation, Anti-Coagulant and Thrombolytic Activities
Sunday A. Ojo,Agbaje Lateef,Musibau A. Azeez,Suliat M. Oladejo,Abiola S. Akinwale,Tesleem B. Asafa,Taofeek A. Yekeen,Akeem Akinboro,Iyabo C. Oladipo,Evariste B. Gueguim-Kana,Lorika S. Beukes +10 more
TL;DR: The nanoparticles prevented coagulation of blood, and also completely dissolved blood clots, indicating the biomedical potential of AuNPs and Ag-AuNPs in the management of blood coagulated disorders.
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Paper wasp nest-mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial, catalytic, anticoagulant, and thrombolytic applications
Agbaje Lateef,Monsurat A. Akande,Sunday A. Ojo,Bolaji I. Folarin,Evariste B. Gueguim-Kana,Lorika S. Beukes +5 more
TL;DR: This study, which is the first of its kind to use nest extract of paper wasp for the synthesis of nanoparticles, has shown that the biosynthesized AgNPs could be deployed for biomedical and catalytic applications.