Author:Machio, Christopher N; Nyabadza, D; Sibanda, V; Chikwanda, HKDate:May 2010Face centred cubic Ti – 10 and 20 Mg and Ti-6Al-4Mg (wt. %) alloy powders have been produced by high energy ball milling, under argon, of elemental powder mixtures containing a process control agent (PCA). Milling leads to a multi-disperse ...Read more
Author:Pereira, MFVT; Williams, M; Du Preez, WBDate:Nov 2009This paper is based on tests performed on die component specimens grown on an EOS RP technology platform, as well as manufactured specimens machined out of preferred standard hot work steel DIN 1.2344. These specimens resemble typical components ...Read more
Author:Hugo, S; Land, K; Becker, HDate:Oct 2013This paper presents the characterization of microfluidic components for the realization of low-cost point-of-care diagnostic devices, with focus on full blood count applications. Increasing emphasis is being placed on low-cost point-of-care ...Read more
Author:Maharaj, VJ; Moodley, N; Vahrmeijer, HDate:Mar 2018The objective was to establish the natural occurrence of the various isomers of monatin in extracts of Sclerochiton ilicifolius plant material harvested from different growing regions in South Africa. The natural occurrence of the 2S,4S isomer ...Read more
Author:Madzivhandila, Thingahangwi; Maledi, N; Fazluddin, ShahedDate:Apr 2020Working in the metal powder production environment may result in a high level of particulate matter, which might pose a health threat. The main objective of this study is to determine the amount and type of the particles that might be emitted ...Read more
Author:Mgangira, Martin BDate:Aug 2009The characteristics of the roadbed material are critical to the overall performance of the pavement. The paper presents examples with discussion of the form of distress experienced within the pavement layers, based on observations made during ...Read more
Author:Malwela, Thomas; Khumalo, VM; Salehiyan, Reza; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Jul 2018The influences of surface treatment and the concentration of boehmite alumina (BA) particles on polypropylene and polystyrene (PS) (80/20) blends produced via melt compounding were examined. The results show that p-toluene sulfonic acid-treated ...Read more
Author:Teklehaimanot, WH; Ray, Suprakas S; Emmambux, MNDate:Sep 2020Biodegradable materials are considered as alternative to synthetic materials to alleviate the environmental burdens caused by petroleum based synthetic materials. Biopolymer blends have been extensively researched to improve the material ...Read more
Author:Mahlangu, Vusi J; Ndibewu, PP; Pretorius, Cecilia JDate:Nov 2015This paper presents the preliminary outcomes to develop and optimize methods to characterize DPM and respirable dust samples for the following: Crystalline compounds Common mineral analyses Particle size distribution Elemental Carbon (EC) and ...Read more
Author:Moller, H; Curle, UA; Masuku, EPDate:Sep 2010Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing is a unique manufacturing method to produce near-net shape products for various industrial applications. The nature of the SSM slurry (with solid spherical grains suspended in a liquid), makes it susceptible ...Read more
Author:Chauke, L; Mutombo, K; Kgomo, CDate:Sep 2013Tensile properties and hardness of the as received and heat treated samples were evaluated. Optical and scanning electron microscopy were used to investigate the microstructure of the as received and heat treated Ti6Al4V alloy. The as received ...Read more
Author:Tshephe, TS; Olubambi, PA; Sigalas, I; Ozoemena, KI; Garrett, J; Sule, RDate:Mar 2015Titanium-manganese oxide composites as suitable material for electrode in electrochemical capacitors application was synthesized using spark plasma sintering technique. The feedstock powders were blended at varied compositions in a Turbula ...Read more
Author:Louw, M; Reid, SJ; Watson, TGDate:Jan 1993A Bacillus brevis gene coding for an endo-(1, 3-1, 4)-beta-glucanase was cloned in Escherichia coli and sequenced. The open reading frame contains a sequence of 759 nucleotides encoding a polypeptide of 252 amino acid residues. The amino acid ...Read more
Author:Makungo, T; Tsekoa, Tsepo L; Theron, Anjo; Mancama, Dalubuhle T; Van Ree, TDate:Apr 2019Characterization, modelling and docking studies of Plasmodium falciparum kinase PfCDPK4: The increasing incidence of Plasmodium strains that are resistant to current frontline antimalarial drugs has become one of the greatest challenges of ...Read more
Author:Makungo, T; Tsekoa, Tsepo L; Theron, Anjo; Mancama, Dalubuhle T; Van Ree, TDate:Apr 2019Characterization, modelling and docking studies of Plasmodium falciparum kinase PfCDPK4: The increasing incidence of Plasmodium strains that are resistant to current frontline antimalarial drugs has become one of the greatest challenges of ...Read more
Author:Anochie-Boateng, JosephDate:Jul 2011This paper focuses on characterizing the volumetric stiffness behavior of fine-grained subgrade soil at three different moisture states using a newly proposed hydrostatic compression test procedure. The deformation properties obtained from a ...Read more
Author:Xulu, NA; Piketh, SJ; Feig, GT; Lack, DA; Garland, Rebecca MDate:Aug 2020Light-absorbing aerosols, particularly black carbon (BC), have significant impacts on human health and the climate. They are also the least-studied fraction of atmospheric particles, particularly in residential areas of southern Africa. The ...Read more
Author:Mashaba, Nikiwe P; Griffith, DJDate:Nov 2020Near infrared detectors have gained popularity, mainly in the military, because of their capability of detecting wildfires. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) focuses on the development and deployment of wildfire detectors ...Read more
Author:Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; Tutumluer, EDate:Nov 2010Oil sand is a generic name given to natural deposits of bituminous sand materials that are mined for crude oil production. These materials are currently used as subgrade materials of temporary and permanent roads in oil sand fields for operating ...Read more