Author:Kebede, Mesfin A; Ezema, FIDate:Nov 2019This book explores a wide range of energy storage devices, such as a lithium ion battery, sodium ion battery, magnesium ion battery and supercapacitors. Providing a comprehensive review of the current field, it also discusses the history of ...Read more
Author:Scholes, RJ; Mennell, KDate:2008As a conse quence of the rising number of elephants in protected areas in South Africa, the ecosystems that contain elephants and the people that live adjacent to elephant populations are perceived to be coming under increasing threat. The ...Read more
Author:Nortje, Karen; Musvoto, Constansia D; Murambadoro, MDate:Aug 2011On 29 August and 01 September 2011 the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in conjunction with Nkuzi Development Association held two workshops with local stakeholders in the case study area of Elim and surrounds. These ...Read more
Author:Rajendran, S; Naushad, M; Raju, Kumar; Boukherroub, RDate:2019This book provides the fundamental aspects of the diverse ranges of nanostructured materials (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) for energy and environmental applications in a comprehensive manner written by specialists who are at the forefront of research ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Steyn, W; Roux, Michael PDate:Sep 2022This paper introduces the application of technology solutions into the realm of bridge inspection methodologies in South Africa, aiming to enhance the current visual bridge inspection methodology. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be used ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas SDate:Jul 2013In recent years, the development of eco-friendly polymeric materials with balanced properties has become a subject of research attention due to concerns with increasing global-warming, carbon-emission, and limited natural resources. ...Read more
Author:Ittmann, HW; King, DDate:2008The theme for 2007’s survey was logistics for regional growth and development and the leading role South Africa plays in the southern African region in terms of economic and logistics development. 2008’s theme is somewhat more inward-looking ...Read more
Author:White, WJ; Barker, D; Sutherland, ADate:Apr 2013The hazards involved in taking an aircraft from concept design to first flight are not fully comprehended by non-flight test qualified pilots. The FAA published and Aeronautical Circular with basic guidelines. This work was expanded to cater ...Read more
Author:Walters, Michele; Scholes, RJDate:2017This book is based on the collective knowledge of the GEO BON network of volunteers, working towards the establishment of a global, sustainable observation system for monitoring changes in biodiversity.Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Dec 2016Although not explicitly stated, green A. rating systems fundamentally aim to improve building performance albeit with a bias toward environmental issues. Thus LEED promotes its system as being "resource efficient"reducing water and energy use ...Read more
Author:Van Wyk, Llewellyn VDate:Dec 2017Over the years the Green Building Handbook has increased its scope beyond the confines of "green building" as typically defined in green building rating systems. This is largely due to the recognition that building green, or more accurately, ...Read more
Author:Musvoto, Constansia D; Nortje, Karen; Nahman, Anton; Stafford, William HLDate:Jan 2019Focusing on agriculture, this book analyses a developing country green economy implementation context and provides a practical framework for implementing crop production green economy projects. The book addresses a distinct gap as currently ...Read more
Author:Clinton, D; Cleland, A; Sanio, M; Botha, D; Wall, K; Negussey, D; Lewis, SDate:Nov 2011WFEO’s Standing Committee on Capacity Building (CCB) has over the years developed an understanding of the challenges and complexities that face the engineering community regarding capacity and sustainability issues. With the objective of ...Read more
Author:Musvoto, Constansia DDate:Aug 2017The CSIR has developed a guideline for implementing green economy projects in the agriculture sector. The guideline is available for use by agricultural practitioners; and is a tool for translating the principles of a green economy into ...Read more
Author:Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIRDate:2000This document provides performance-based guidelines for informed decision-making. The purpose is essentially to indicate the qualities that should be sought in South African settlements, and to provide practical guidance on how these qualities ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas S; Kuruma, MalkappaDate:Dec 2019This book presents an overview of recent academic and industrial research efforts concerning halogen-free flame-retardant (FR) polymers and their nanocomposites. It summarizes the synthesis methods for various types of halogen-free FR polymers ...Read more
Author:Meissner, RichardDate:Nov 2015Interest groups are pervasive phenomena of modern society. Although this is so, water governance researchers generally do not include them in their research endeavours. This is especially the case regarding research on transboundary rivers. ...Read more
Author:Godfrey, Linda K; Mean-Abela, CDate:2014Europe has the know-how, technology and legislative experience that could be of value to African countries as they build up their recycling structures, frameworks, and value-chains. Such a recycling partnership would promote a sector with a ...Read more
Author:Von Maltitz, Graham P; Van der Merwe, Martina RDate:Apr 2017The Southern African region, from a purely biophysical perspective, has huge potential for biofuel production, especially in Mozambique and Zambia. Although many of the soils are sandy and acidic, with careful management and correct fertilization, ...Read more