Author:Hou, S; Chi, B; Liu, G; Ren, Jianwei; Song, H; Liao, SDate:Nov 2017The performance of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is significantly improved through introducing nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) into the catalyst layer (CL) and microporous layer (MPL) of the membrane electrode assembly ...Read more
Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; He, K; Ngcobo, Sandile; Warner, JWDate:Feb 2014Literature reports graphene, an atomic-thick sheet of carbon atoms as one of the promising biocompatible scaffolds that promotes cellular proliferation in human mesenchymal stem cells. On the other hand, different mammalian cell lines including ...Read more
Author:Modaberi, MR; Rooydell, R; Brahma, S; Akande, Amos A; Mwakikunga, Bonex W; Liu, C-PDate:Nov 2018We report on enhancing the selectivity and response of room (23 °C) and high temperature H2S gas sensing through controlled Ni doping (0–10 at%) into ZnO nanorods (NRs) grown with a facile solution growth method using a single hybrid bimetallic ...Read more
Author:De Kock, TJ; Joubert, ZF; Verhaeghe, Benoit MJA; Rust, FCDate:Oct 1994The degree to which a road is capable of accommodating traffic is dependent on functionality and economics. The higher the traffic the greater the challenge. Porous asphalt is currently one of the best alternatives to meet functionality ...Read more
Author:Dludla, Angeline G; Bembe, M; Olwal, T; Kyun Choi, JDate:Oct 2013SWEET routing protocol is one of the many pro- tocols developed for cluster formation and routing in wireless sensor networks. The SWEET protocol is a decentralized clus- tering protocol, it uses timers and interim updated cluster head ...Read more
Author:Ogunleye, OS; Van Belle, JPDate:Nov 2013Mobile devices such as cellular phones (including smartphones), tablet computers and Personal Digital Assistants already run a wide variety of software such as business enterprise applications, productivity software, mobile learning etc. New ...Read more
Author:Mudzanani, Khuthadzo; Van Heerden, E; Mbhele, Nkhangweleni R; Daramola, MODate:Jul 2021The present study intends to evaluate a synergy towards enhanced biogas production by co-digesting municipal sewage sludge (SS) with brewery spent grain (BSG). To execute this, physicochemical and metagenomics analysis was conducted on the ...Read more
Author:Erasmus, E; Anandjiwala, RDate:Nov 2008Natural fibres are often used for reinforcing thermoplastics, like polypropylene, to manufacture composite materials exhibiting numerous advantages such as high mechanical properties, low density and biodegradability. The mechanical properties ...Read more
Author:Erinosho, MF; Akinlabi, ET; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Apr 2016The laser metal deposition process possesses the combination of metallic powder and laser beam respectively. However, these combinations create an adhesive bonding that permanently solidifies the laser-enhanced-deposited powders. Titanium ...Read more
Author:Higgs, FSDate:Jun 1985A series of enhancements to the DEROB-IUA 1, 0 building thermal simulation system coding which aid the advanced user of the system in validation exercises is described.Read more
Author:Fanucchi, Stephanie; Mhlanga, MusaDate:Jun 2017How does the non-coding portion of the genome contribute to the regulation of genome architecture? A recent paper by Tan et al. focuses on the relationship between cis-acting complex-trait-associated lincRNAs and the formation of chromosomal ...Read more
Author:Rosman, Benjamin S; Hayes, B; Scassellati, BDate:Aug 2015Exploration and self-directed learning are valuable components of early childhood development. This often comes at an unacceptable safety trade-off, as infants and toddlers are especially at risk from environmental hazards that may fundamentally ...Read more
Author:Hauptfleisch, AC; Lazarus, SL; Dlungwana, Wilkin S; Mphahlele, CD; Mackaukau, TMDate:Jul 2014The purpose of the paper is to provide an overview on review and restructuring of a construction contractor learnership programme and the quality management under the infrastructure sector of the government’s Expanded Public Works Programme ...Read more
Author:Kunene, Dumisani; Skosana, Vusi JDate:Jan 2019The lack of suitable robust appearance models hinders the performance of most image descriptors. Descriptors often rely on pieces of information in images called image features to discriminate the contents of images. Most successful descriptors ...Read more
Author:Chi, B; Ye, Y; Lu, X; Jiang, S; Du, L; Zeng, J; Ren, Jianwei; Liao, SDate:Dec 2019Enhancing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) performance is an ongoing pursuit in the drive to meet the increasing demand for fuel cell technology. In the present study, we utilize carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as porosity enhancers and polytetraf ...Read more
Author:Opoku, F; Govender, Krishna; Van Sittert, CGCE; Govender, PPDate:Oct 2017Semiconductor-based photocatalysis has received increasing attention in energy storage and environmental remediation process due to the abundant solar energy. For this purpose, heterostructures of ZrO2 coupled with BiVO4, Ag3PO4, SrTiO3 and ...Read more
Author:Skosana, Sifiso J; Khoathane, C; Malwela, ThomasDate:Jan 2020Low adhesion strength of polyurethane coating to a steel substrate is often attributed to poor steel preparation. However, the ratio of diisocyanate/polyol and dispersion of fillers within a polyurethane coating matrix influence the adhesion ...Read more
Author:Burger, HP; Klopper, WDate:2006The Automotive Industry uses large volumes of woven synthetic cloth in their paint shops. The cloth is used to clean the car bodies prior to painting. A basic requirement for this application is that the cloth is lint free to avoid blemishes ...Read more