Author:Lehmann, CER; Archibald, SA; Hoffmann, WA; Bond, WJDate:Jul 2011We aimed to identify the limits of savanna across Africa, Australia and South America. We based our investigation on the rich history of hypotheses previously examined; that the limits of savanna are variously determined by rainfall, rainfall ...Read more
Author:Molaba, TP; Chapple, Stephen A; John, Maya JDate:Jan 2018In this study, flax composites were prepared from flax fabric and phenolic resin. Chemical treatments were imparted to the fabric to improve adhesion between the fabric and the phenolic matrix. Diammonium phosphate was applied to improve the ...Read more
Author:Van Rensburg, NJJDate:Sep 1982The effect of fire and its products (heat, smoke and irritant or toxic gases) on the human being, as well as the response of people in a fire situation, are reviewed. Some data on the causes of fire injuries are given and the factors causing ...Read more
Author:Mngomezulu, ME; John, Maya J; Jacobs, V; Luyt, ASDate:Oct 2013The subject on flammability properties of natural fibre-reinforced biopolymer composites has not been broadly researched. This is not only evidenced by the minimal use of biopolymer composites and/or blends in different engineering areas where ...Read more