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Godwin Okereafor1 \*, Elizabeth Makhatha1 , Lukhanyo Mekuto2 and Vuyo Mavumengwana3

1 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Department of Metallurgy, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

2 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

3 Faculty of Science, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

\*Address all correspondence to: guokereafor@gmail.com

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