Qualifications:

MEng (NWU, SA), 
BEng (NUST, Zimbabwe)
PhD Chemistry, NMMU,South Africa

Publications:
1.    Nyoni, B., Zingani, E., Phiri, C., Mnyango, J.I., Fouda-Mbanga, B.G., Hlabano-Moyo, B.M., Tywabi-Ngeva, Z., Halngathi, S.P. (2026) Pyrolysis technologies for valorisation of healthcare waste: A review on processes, products, and challenges. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association
2.    Mnyango, J.I., Nyoni, B., Phiri, C., Fouda-Mbanga, B.G., Amusat, S.O., Maringa, A., Yalala-Ndlovu, B., Hlabano-Moyo, B., Tywabi-Ngeva, Z. & Hlangothi, S.P. (2025) Sustainable wastewater treatment: Mechanistic, environmental, and economic insights into biochar for synthetic dye removal. Next Materials
3.    Burukai, C., Nyoni, B., Nyama, D., et al. (2025) Effectiveness of African Wattle Tree (Peltophorum africanum) Biochar in Removing Carmoisine Dye from Wastewater. Asian Journal of Chemistry
4.    Mnyango, J.I., Nyoni, B., Mama, N., Fouda-Mbanga, B.G., Tywabi-Ngeva, Z. & Hlangothi, S.P. (2025) Polybutene, polyisobutylene, and beyond: a comprehensive review of synthesis to sustainability. Materials Advances
5.    Fouda-Mbanga, B.G., Onotu, O.P., Olushuyi, P.I., Nthwane, Y.B., Nyoni, B. & Tywabi-Ngeva, Z. (2024) Application of metallic oxide coated carbon nanoparticles in adsorption of heavy metals and reusability for latent fingerprint detection. A review. Hybrid Advances
6.    Nyoni, B. & Hlangothi, S. (2023) Co-pyrolysis of low-grade bituminous coal and algal biomass in a rotary kiln: Effect of coal/algae ratio and kiln temperature on the yield and composition of the resultant oil. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
7.    Phiri, A. & Nyoni, B. (2023) Clean versus dirty electricity generation and economic growth in South Africa: time-frequency study. Economic Change and Restructuring
8.    Nyoni, B. & Hlangothi, S. (2022) Intermediate pyrolysis of Scenedesmus microalgae in a rotary kiln pyrolyser: Effect of temperature on bio-oil yields and composition. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
9.    Nyoni, B., Duma, S., Bolo, L., Shabangu, S. & Hlangothi, S. (2020) Comparison of the Slow Pyrolysis Behavior and Kinetics of Coal, Wood and Algae at High Heating Rates. Natural Resources Research
10.    Nyoni, B., Duma, S., Shabangu, S. & Hlangothi, S. (2020) Co-pyrolysis of South African bituminous coal and Scenedesmus microalgae: Kinetics and synergistic effects study. International Journal of Coal Science and Technology
11.    Nyoni, B. & Phiri, A. (2020) Renewable energy-economic growth nexus in South Africa: Linear, nonlinear or non-existent? International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy
12.    Nyoni, B., Hlabano-Moyo, B.M. & Chimwe, C. (2016) Using a simulation software to perform energy and exergy analyses of the sulfur-iodine thermochemical process. International Journal of Modeling, Simulation and Scientific Computing

Research Interests:
Industrial Chemistry; Chemical Engineering; Renewable Energy Technologies; Water Treatment Technologies.

Dr Nyoni’s current research focus lies at the intersection of chemistry and chemical engineering in specific fields of renewable energy and water treatment, with a strong emphasis on the development of sustainable technologies that address global challenges related to energy and water security, environmental pollution, and resource utilisation. Collectively, this multidisciplinary research reflects a commitment to integrating principles of chemical engineering, industrial chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, and sustainability science to develop innovative solutions for contemporary industrial and environmental challenges