Author:Anochie-Boateng, Joseph; Komba, Julius J; Makulenga, N; Maharaj, ADate:Aug 2010A new three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning device has been acquired by CSIR Built Environment to determine rock aggregates shape and surface properties. The overall objective is to employ laser-based techniques to accurately determine ...Read more
Author:Mabhali, Luyolo AB; Pityana, Sisa L; Sacks, NDate:Jul 2010Aluminium is vastly used in industry due to its low cost, light weight and excellent workability, but lacks in wear resistance and hardness. Laser alloying is used to improve the surface properties such as hardness by modifying the composition ...Read more
Author:Cordeiro, N; Gouveia, C; Jacob John, MayaDate:Jan 2011Inverse gas chromatography (IGC) is a suitable method to determine surface energy of natural fibres when compared to wetting techniques. In the present study, the surface properties of raw and modified lignocellulosic fibres have been ...Read more