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Dr. Boredi Silas Chidi

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Affiliation : Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Keizersgracht and Tennant Street, Zonnebloem, PO Box 652, Cape Town, 8000 Western Cape, South Africa, 8000

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Journal: Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology

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Lecturer in Biotechnology at
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Keizersgracht and Tennant Street, Zonnebloem, PO Box 652, Cape Town, 8000, Western Cape, South Africa

Recent Publications

2026

1. Grangxabe, X.S.; Maphanga, T.; Chidi, B.S.; Ntwampe, S.K. Spatiotemporal Analysis of Agricultural Variability in Eastern Cape Villages: Employing Google Earth Engine for Climate Change Assessment. Land, 15, 958 (2026). https://doi.org/10.3390/land15060958 2025 1. Gqomfa, B.; Dlangamandla, C.; Ntwampe, S.K.; Chidi, B.S., et al. Current Techniques for Identifying, Quantifying, and Characterizing Micro and Nanoplastics with Emphasis on Strengths, Limitations, and Challenges. Discover Environment, 3, 282 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-025-00487-1

2. Ntwampe, S.K.; Chidi, B.S. Innovations in Environmental Remediation and Sustainable Resource Utilisation. Applied Sciences, 15, 12550 (2025). https://doi.org/10.3390/app152312550

3. Maphanga, T.; Grangxabe, X.S.; Madonsela, B.S.; Mashao, F.M.; Mbokodo, I.L.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. The Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Environmental Health in South Africa. Discover Sustainability, 6(1) (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01814-5

4. Gqomfa, B.; Ntwampe, S.K.; Chidi, B.S.; Maphanga, T.; Dlangamandla, C. An Overview of the Prevalence of Micro- and Nanoplastics in the Southern African Development Community: A Potential Risk to Environmental and Public Health. Discover Environment, 3(1) (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-025-00293-9

5. Gomomo, Z.; Fanadzo, M.; Mewa-Ngongang, M.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. The Use of Specific Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts as Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions Against Botrytis cinerea on Apples and Strawberries. Journal of Fungi, 11(1), 26 (2025). https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11010026

6. Shamu, E.; Maphanga, T.; Chidi, B.S.; Mbola, P.; Gqomfa, B.; et al. The Impact of Fostering Public Participation in Improving Waste Quality in a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management System. International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 24(5), 1–16 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1504/IJGENVI.2025.10071535 2024

1. Grangxabe, X.S.; Maphanga, T.; Chidi, B.S. Urban Nature Reserves Waste Challenges from Neighbouring Informal Settlements: Western Cape, South Africa. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 23(3), 1483–1494 (2024). https://doi.org/10.46488/nept.2024.v23i03.018

2. Woon, J.M.; Khoo, K.S.; Kazi, M.; Nur-e-Alam, M.; Sahrin, N.T.; et al., including Chidi, B.S. Hydrogel Immobilized Microalgae-Alginate Beads to Model the Fermentation of Phenol-Containing Wastewater into Biohydrogen Molecules. Journal of Molecular Liquids (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125157

3. Dlangamandla, C.; Mpongwana, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Basitere, M.; Chidi, B.S. Modeling of Biofoam Destabilization by Biodefoamers in Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater Treatment Activated Sludge. Water, 16, 1293 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/w16091293

4. Mukandi, M.R.; Basitere, M.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S. Bioflocculant Producing Bacillus megaterium from Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater: Elucidation of Flocculation Efficacy and Mechanism. Applied Sciences, 14, 3031 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/app14073031

5. Phungela, T.T.; Gqomfa, B.; Malakane, K.C.; et al. Implication of Climate Variability and Seasonality on Metal Concentrations in Water Resources. In Heavy Metals in the Environment – Contamination, Risk, and Remediation. IntechOpen (2024). https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1006129

6. Madonsela, B.S.; Malakane, K.C.; Maphanga, T.; Phungela, T.T.; Gqomfa, B.; et al. Spatial and Temporal Water Quality Monitoring in the Crocodile River of Mpumalanga, South Africa. Water, 16, 2457 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/w16172457

7. Mukandi, M.R.; Basitere, M.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Njoya, M.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Evaluation of Selected Operating Process Variables for a Bioflocculant Supported Column Flotation System. Water, 16, 329 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3390/w16020329

8. Sahrin, N.T.; Ardo, F.M.; Suparmaniam, U.; Ramli, A.; et al., including Chidi, B.S. Enhanced Microalgal Hydrogen Production Subsisting on Visible Light TiO₂ Nanotube Photocatalyst Pre-Treated Palm Kernel Expeller. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 54, 1307–1318 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.12.099

9. Maphanga, T.; Chidi, B.S.; Phungela, T.T.; Gqomfa, B.; et al. The Interplay Between Temporal and Seasonal Distribution of Heavy Metals and Physicochemical Properties in Kaap River. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-05401-x 2023

1. Dlangamandla, C.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Basitere, M.; Chidi, B.S.; Okeleye, B.I. Biodefoamer-Supported Activated Sludge System for the Treatment of Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater. Applied Sciences, 13, 9225 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/app13169225

2. Woon, J.M.; Khoo, K.S.; Akermi, M.; Alanazi, M.M.; Lim, J.W.; et al., including Chidi, B.S. Reviewing Biohydrogen Production from Microalgal Cells Through Fundamental Mechanisms, Enzymes and Factors That Engender New Challenges and Prospects. Fuel, 346, 128312 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128312

3. Angadam, J.O.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; Okudoh, V.I. Nepenthes mirabilis Pitcher Fluid Functionality for Agro-Waste Pre-Treatment: Effect of pH, Temperature, Trace Element Solution and the Pore Size of the Waste. Sustainability, 15, 3906 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/su15053906

4. Dlangamandla, C.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Basitere, M.; Chidi, B.S.; Okeleye, B.I.; Mukandi, M.R. Production, Application, and Efficacy of Biodefoamers from Bacillus, Aeromonas, Klebsiella, Comamonas spp. Consortium for the Defoamation of Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater. Water, 15, 655 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/w15040655 2022

1. Chidi, B.S.; Okudoh, V.I.; Hutchinson, U.F.; Ngongang, M.M.; et al. A Perspective on Emerging Inter-Disciplinary Solutions for the Sustainable Management of Food Waste. Applied Sciences, 12, 11399 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/app122211399

2. Rosmahadi, N.A.; Rawindran, H.; Lim, J.W.; Kiatkittipong, W.; et al., including Chidi, B.S. Enhancing Growth Environment for Attached Microalgae to Populate onto Spent Coffee Grounds in Producing Biodiesel. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 169, 112940 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112940

3. Maphanga, T.; Madonsela, B.S.; Chidi, B.S.; Shale, K.; Munjonji, L.; Lekata, S. The Effect of Rainfall on Escherichia coli and Chemical Oxygen Demand in the Effluent Discharge from the Crocodile River Wastewater Treatment, South Africa. Water, 14, 2802 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/w14182802

4. Phungela, T.T.; Maphanga, T.; Chidi, B.S.; Madonsela, B.S.; Shale, K. The Impact of Wastewater Treatment Effluent on Crocodile River Quality in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 118(7/8) (2022). https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2022/12575

5. Angadam, J.O.; Njoya, M.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Nepenthes mirabilis Fractionated Pitcher Fluid Use for Mixed Agro-Waste Pretreatment: Advocacy for Non-Chemical Use in Biorefineries. Catalysts, 12, 726 (2022). https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12070726

6. Madonsela, B.S.; Maphanga, T.; Chidi, B.S.; Shale, K.; Zungu, V. Assessment of Air Pollution in the Informal Settlements of the Western Cape, South Africa. Journal of Atmospheric Pollution and Health, 7(1), 1–14 (2022). https://doi.org/10.18502/japh.v7i1.8916

7. Liew, C.S.; Yunus, N.M.; Chidi, B.S.; Lam, M.K.; et al. A Review on Recent Disposal of Hazardous Sewage Sludge via Anaerobic Digestion and Novel Composting. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 423(A) (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126995

2021

1. Angadam, J.O.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; Lim, J.W.; Okudoh, V.I.; Hewitt, P.L. Fractionated Digestive Juices of Nepenthes mirabilis for Reducible Sugar Production and Phenolic Compound’s Reduction from Mixed Agrowaste Pretreatment. Energy Proceedings, 24 (2021). https://www.energy-proceedings.org/category/icae2021v7/

2. Mewa-Ngongang, M.; du Plessis, H.W.; Boredi, C.S.; et al. Physiological and Antagonistic Properties of Pichia kluyveri for Curative and Preventive Treatments Against Post-Harvest Fruit Fungi. Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 71(3), 255–263 (2021). https://doi.org/10.31883/pjfns/139278

3. Mukandi, M.R.; Basitere, M.; Okeleye, B.I.; Chidi, B.S.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Thole, A. Influence of Diffuser Design on Selected Operating Variables for Wastewater Flotation Systems: A Review. Water Practice & Technology, 16(4), 1049 (2021). https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2021.061

4. Mewa-Ngongang, M.; du Plessis, H.W.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; et al. Biological Stoichiometric Analysis During Substrate Utilization and Secondary Metabolite Production by Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts Using Grape Pomace Extract as Fermentation Medium. Fermentation, 7, 89 (2021). https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation7020089

5. Angadam, J.O.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; Lim, J.W.; Okudoh, V.I. Lignocellulosic Waste Pretreatment Solely via Biocatalysis as a Partial Simultaneous Lignino-Holocellulolysis Process. Catalysts, 11(6), 668 (2021). https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11060668

2020

1. Mpongwana, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Predictive Capability of Response Surface Methodology and Cybernetic Models for Cyanogenic Simultaneous Nitrification and Aerobic Denitrification Facilitated by Cyanide-Resistant Bacteria. Environmental Engineering Research (2020). https://doi.org/10.4491/eer.2020.346

2. Dlangamandla, C.; Basitere, M.; Okeleye, B.I.; Chidi, B.S.; Ntwampe, S.K.O. Biofoam Formation and Defoamation in Global Wastewater Treatment Systems. Water Practice and Technology (2020). https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2020.113

3. Hutchinson, U.F.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Reusability of Immobilized Cells for Subsequent Balsamic-Styled Vinegar Fermentations. Fermentation, 6(4), 103 (2020). https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation6040103

4. Mpongwana, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Omodanisi, E.I.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Bio-Kinetics of Simultaneous Nitrification and Aerobic Denitrification (SNaD) by a Cyanide-Degrading Bacterium Under Cyanide-Laden Conditions. Applied Sciences, 10, 4823 (2020). https://doi.org/10.3390/app10144823 2019

1. Mpongwana, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Omodanisi, E.I.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Sustainable Approach to Eradicate the Inhibitory Effect of Free-Cyanide on Simultaneous Nitrification and Aerobic Denitrification During Wastewater Treatment. Sustainability, 11, 6180 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/su11216180

2. Mewa-Ngongang, M.; du Plessis, H.W.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. The Use of Candida pyralidae and Pichia kluyveri to Control Spoilage Microorganisms of Raw Fruits Used for Beverage Production. Foods, 8, 454 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8100454

3. Hutchinson, U.F.; Gqozo, S.; Jolly, N.P.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Cell Immobilization by Adsorption on Corncobs and Oak Wood Chips for Balsamic-Styled Vinegar Production. Foods, 8(8), 303 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8080303

4. Hutchinson, U.F.; Jolly, N.P.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Vinegar Engineering: A Bioprocess Perspective. Food Engineering Reviews (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12393-019-09196-x

5. Angadam, J.O.; Dlangamandla, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Itoba-Tombo, E.F.; Chidi, B.S. Sustainable Nepenthes mirabilis Facilitated Recovery of Reducing Sugars from Grape Pomace. Bioresources, 14(2), 3944–3960 (2019). https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.14.2.3944-3960

6. Mewa-Ngongang, M.; du Plessis, H.W.; Hlangwani, E.; et al. Activity Interactions of Crude Biopreservatives Against Spoilage Yeast Consortia. Fermentation, 5(2), 53 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation5030053

7. Mewa-Ngongang, M.; du Plessis, H.W.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Grape Pomace Extracts as Fermentation Medium for the Production of Potential Biopreservation Compounds. Foods, 8(2), 51 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8020051

8. Hutchinson, U.F.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Mewa-Ngongang, M.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Product and Microbial Population Kinetics During Balsamic-Styled Vinegar Production. Journal of Food Science (2019). https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.14429

9. Dlangamandla, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Angadam, J.O.; Itoba-Tombo, E.F.; Chidi, B.S.; et al. Integrated Hydrolysis of Mixed Agro-Waste for a Second Generation Biorefinery Using Nepenthes mirabilis Pod Digestive Fluids. Processes, 7, 14 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/pr7020064

10. Dlangamandla, N.; Ntwampe, S.K.O.; Angadam, J.O.; Chidi, B.S.; Mewa-Ngongang, M. Kinetic Parameters of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Alcohols Production Using Nepenthes mirabilis Pod Digestive Fluids-Mixed Agro-Waste Hydrolysates. Fermentation, 5, 10 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation5010010

2018

1. Chidi, B.S.; Bauer, F.; Rossouw, D. The Impact of Changes in Environmental Conditions on Organic Acid Production by Commercial Wine Yeast Strains. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 39(2), 297–304 (2018). https://doi.org/10.21548/39-2-2820

2. Chidi, B.S.; Bauer, F.; Rossouw, D. Organic Acid Metabolism and the Impact of Fermentation Practices on Wine Acidity: A Review. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 39(2), 315–329 (2018). https://doi.org/10.21548/39-2-3164

3. Chidi, B.S.; Notshokovu, Z. The Effect of Grape Temperature at Pressing on the Organic Acids and Oenological Characteristics of Methode Cap-Classique Wines. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 39(1), 106–115 (2018). https://doi.org/10.21548/39-1-2467

2016

1. Chidi, B.S.; Rossouw, D.; Buica, A.; Bauer, F.F. Identifying and Assessing the Impact of Wine Acid-Related Genes in Yeast. Current Genetics, 62(1), 149–164 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00294-015-0498-6

2015

1. Chidi, B.S.; Rossouw, D.; Bauer, F.F. Determining the Impact of Industrial Wine Yeast Strains on Organic Acid Production Under White and Red Wine-Like Fermentation Conditions. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 36(3), 316–327 (2015). https://doi.org/10.21548/36-3-965

2008

1. Chidi, B.S.; Godana, B.; Ncube, I.; van Rensburg, E.J.; Cronshaw, A.; Abotsi, E. Production, Purification and Characterization of Cellulase-Free Xylanase from Aspergillus terreus UL 4209. African Journal of Biotechnology, 7, 3939–3948 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB

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