Author:Fakude, PM; Erasmus, C; Taylor, JRNDate:Feb 2006One of the major problems that affect maize quality is insect infestation of stored products. Currently, this problem is controlled by the use of chemical pesticides. Methyl bromide, the pesticide with the widest application, is being phased ...Read more
Author:Byaruhanga, YB; Erasmus, C; Taylor, JRN; Emmambux, MNDate:Jan 2007Edible films can be produced from kafirin but the diverse food product requirements necessitate modification of the films. To modify their functional properties, kafirin films were cast, with and without plasticizer, from glacial acetic acid ...Read more
Author:Monchusi, BDate:Oct 2012As part of the ongoing development of novel mining methods, the CSIR has developed alternative methods to break rocks. In this case, we show the application of microwave energy to break narrow tabular ore bodies.Read more
Author:Botha, GE; Oliveira, JC; Ahrné, LDate:Apr 2012Combination of osmotic dehydration with microwave assisted air drying offers increased flexibility for process control and product quality. Osmotic dehydration (55ºBrix solution at 40ºC for 90 minutes) combined with microwave assisted air ...Read more