Author:Ndlovu, Z; Desai, D; Pandelani, Thanyani A; Ngwangwa, H; Nemavhola, FDate:Feb 2022This study assesses the modelling capabilities of four constitutive hyperelastic material models to fit the experimental data of the porcine sclera soft tissue. It further estimates the material parameters and discusses their applicability ...Read more
Author:Van Wilgen, BW; Boshoff, N; Smit, IPJ; Solano-Fernandez, S; Van der Walt, LuanitaDate:Apr 2016We conducted a bibliometric analysis of research in or about South African National Parks, published between 2003 and 2013. Our goal was to identify the major research topics, and to examine the role of in-house (“embedded”) researchers in ...Read more
Author:Chowdhury, M; Cummings, F; Kebede, Mesfin A; Fester, VDate:Sep 2016A simple solution based deposition process has been used to fabricate Zn doped Co(sub3)O(sub4) electrode as an electrocatalyst for non-enzymatic oxidation of glucose. XRD, HRTEM, SEM, EELS, AFM, EIS was used to characterise the electrode. The ...Read more
Author:Mokhothu, Thabang H; John, Maya JDate:Oct 2017In this study, bio-based coatings were used for reducing water sorption of composites containing flame retardant treated natural fibres and phenolic resin. Two types of coatings; polyfurfuryl alcohol resin (PFA) and polyurethane (PU) were ...Read more
Author:Naidu, Darrel S; Hlangothi, SP; Mathew, MJDate:Jan 2018Obtaining chemicals and materials in sustainable ways is of growing importance. A potential source of sustainable chemicals and materials is lignocellulosic biomass residues generated as waste from agriculture. Hemicellulose which is a large ...Read more
Author:Olwal, TO; Masonta, Moshe T; Mekuria, FissehaDate:Jun 2014In the recent past, research in the next generation wireless heterogeneous broadband networks has favoured the design of multi-radio interface over the single radio interface architectures in order to support desirable features such as a ...Read more
Author:Lain, Lisl; Kravitz, J; Smith, Marie EDate:Nov 2023The diversity of phytoplankton communities and the robustness of ecosystem stability over annual and interannual time scales is not well characterized in South Africa. Extensive optical & biogeochemical field measurements are being collected ...Read more
Author:Anand, K; Kaviyarasu, K; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Roopan, SM; Gengan, RM; Chuturgoon, AADate:Jul 2017The sustainable synthesis of nanoparticles provides an eco-friendly and interesting approach in the domain of clean synthesis and nanobiotechnology. The in vitro synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the aqueous extract of an indigenous South ...Read more
Author:Oberholster, Paul J; Myburgh, JG; Ashton, PJ; Coetzee, JJ; Botha, A-MDate:Jan 2012Concentrations of total aluminium (Al) and iron (Fe) were determined in Lake Loskop over a period of four months in 2009 in samples of phytobenthos, phytoplankton, macroinvertebrates, amphibians and fish. The highest concentrations of Al and ...Read more
Author:Savulescu, AF; Stoychev, Stoyan H; Mamputha, Sipho; Mhlanga, MMDate:Jun 2020RNA binding proteins (RBPs) interact with cellular mRNAs, controlling various steps throughout the lifetime of these transcripts, including transcription, cellular transport, subcellular localization, translation and degradation. In addition ...Read more
Author:Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Patnaik, AsisDate:Jan 2021Present study deals with the biodegradable behavior of individual components and their preforms of nonwoven biocomposites developed from waste wool fibers including coring wool (CW), dorper wool (DW) and recycled polyester fibers (RPET). A ...Read more
Author:Vargha, V; Truter, PDate:Apr 2005Wheat starch was reacted with poly (vinyl acetate) and with poly (vinyl acetate-co-butyl acrylate) in an internal mixer at 150 _C in the absence of catalyst, and in the presence of sodium carbonate, zinc-acetate and titanium (IV) but oxide. ...Read more
Author:Mkhabela, V; Ray, SSDate:Aug 2015A new type of hybrid three-dimensional scaffolds was prepared using poly(caprolactone) (PCL) and chitosan-modified montmorillonite by solvent casting and particulate leaching method. The scaffolds were characterized by scanning electron ...Read more
Author:Kumar, R; Yakubu, MK; Anandjiwala, RDDate:Jul 2010Woven and nonwoven flax fiber reinforced poly lactic acid (PLA) biocomposites were prepared with amphiphilic additives as accelerator for biodegradation. The prepared composites were buried in farmland soil for biodegradability studies. Loss ...Read more