Author:Manoto, Sello L; Malabi, Rudzani; Ombinda-Lemboumba, Saturnin; Mthunzi-Kufa, PatienceDate:Mar 2019Over the past few years gold nanoparticle (AuNPs) have become extremely interesting because they possess enhanced optical, electrical and chemical properties. AuNPs have the ability to form robust conjugates with biomolecules such as antibodies ...Read more
Author:Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; John, Maya JDate:Mar 2017The development of biobased polymer materials from renewable resources meets the concept of sustainability, offering the potential of renewability, biodegradation, and a path away from the problems associated with plastic derived from ...Read more
Author:Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Patnaik, AsisDate:Jan 2021Present study deals with the biodegradable behavior of individual components and their preforms of nonwoven biocomposites developed from waste wool fibers including coring wool (CW), dorper wool (DW) and recycled polyester fibers (RPET). A ...Read more
Author:Vargha, V; Truter, PDate:Apr 2005Wheat starch was reacted with poly (vinyl acetate) and with poly (vinyl acetate-co-butyl acrylate) in an internal mixer at 150 _C in the absence of catalyst, and in the presence of sodium carbonate, zinc-acetate and titanium (IV) but oxide. ...Read more
Author:Mkhabela, V; Ray, SSDate:Aug 2015A new type of hybrid three-dimensional scaffolds was prepared using poly(caprolactone) (PCL) and chitosan-modified montmorillonite by solvent casting and particulate leaching method. The scaffolds were characterized by scanning electron ...Read more
Author:Kumar, R; Yakubu, MK; Anandjiwala, RDDate:Jul 2010Woven and nonwoven flax fiber reinforced poly lactic acid (PLA) biocomposites were prepared with amphiphilic additives as accelerator for biodegradation. The prepared composites were buried in farmland soil for biodegradability studies. Loss ...Read more
Author:Grobler, J; Harding, KG; Smit, Monique; Ramchuran, Santosh O; Durand, P; Low, MDate:Sep 2021In this study, a South African indigenous microalga Acutodesmus bajacalifornicus was evaluated in different cultivation media. Eleven potential cultivation media were identified and tested on A. bajacalifornicus, a potential source for biodiesel ...Read more
Author:Scholes, RJ; Kuper, W; Biggs, RDate:2006Biodiversity offers multiple opportunities for development and improving human well-being. It is the basis for essential environmental services upon which life on Earth depends. Thus, its conservation and sustainable use are of critical ...Read more
Author:Scholes, RJ; Biggs, RDate:03 Mar 2005The nations of the world have set themselves a target of reducing the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. Here, we propose a biodiversity intactness index (BII) for assessing progress towards this target that is simple and practical - but ...Read more
Author:Biggs, R; Reyers, B; Scholes, RJDate:Jul 2006South Africa's new Biodiversity Act requires the development of a national framework for the integrated management of biodiversity in the country. The act also requires regular monitoring and reporting of the status of biodiversity. We apply ...Read more
Author:Lück-Vogel, Melanie; Jongman, RDate:Sep 2008On April 1st, 2008 the EU FP7 project EBONE was launched. The aim of the project is the development of a (cost-effective) biodiversity data collection and monitoring system based on local field data, landscape metrics and remote sensing data ...Read more
Author:Scholes, BDate:2010This synthesis focuses on estimates of biodiversity change as projected for the 21st century by models or extrapolations based on experiments and observed trends. The term ‘biodiversity’ is used in a broad sense as it is defined in the ...Read more
Author:Stafford, William HLDate:Aug 2010There is a growing recognition of the carrying capacity of natural systems and how these limits impact economic growth and development. As fossil fuels are being depleted, the era of cheap fossil fuels is ending and societies are more willing ...Read more
Author:John, Maya J; Thomas, SDate:Feb 2008This review deals with a recent study of the literature on the various aspects of cellulosic fibres and biocomposites. Cellulosic fibre reinforced polymeric composites are finding applications in many fields ranging from construction industry ...Read more
Author:Amigun, B; Musango, JK; Stafford, William HLDate:Oct 2011The combined effects of climate change, the continued volatility of fuel prices, the recent food crisis and global economic turbulence have triggered a sense of urgency among policymakers, industries and development practitioners to find ...Read more