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Sustainability Handbook Volume 8

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Jan 2024 Given that cement is the third most utilized material following sand and water and its manufacture contributes an estimated 6% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, there is a need to consider recyclability, life cycle environmental ... Read more
The Sustainability Handbook. Volume 6

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Mar 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation is at the forefront of the reasons why cities need to refocus environmental sustainability to cater for the foreseeable impacts. With the need to move towards sustainable cities, the world is shifting ... Read more
Sustainability Handbook. Volume 7

Author: De Jager, Peta Date: Sep 2023 Polycrisis, a term initially coined by the French philosopher Edgar Morin and later popularised by historian Adam Tooze, haracterises a situation where multiple crises converge and interact, creating a complex and interconnected challenge. ... Read more
Net-positive water systems for schools in drought-stricken areas

Author: Gibberd, Jeremy T Date: Dec 2021 In many areas of the world, climate change is leading to higher temperatures and water scarcity. At the same time, rapid urbanisation is increasing the demand for existing water resources. As a result in many drought-stricken areas, water ... Read more
Correlating the asphalt-binder MSCR test results to the HMA HWTT and field rutting performance

Author: Walubita, LF ; Ling, M ; Fuentes, L ; Komba, Julius J ; Mabrouk, GM Date: Sep 2022 Asphalt binder is one of the key constitutive components of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) that considerably affects its rutting performance. In particular, the high-temperature rheological properties measured from the multiple stress creep and recovery ... Read more
Enhanced methodology for visual bridge inspections in South Africa

Author: Kemp, Lana ; Steyn, W ; Roux, Michael P Date: Sep 2022 This 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
The Circular Economy as Development Opportunity: Exploring Circular Economy Opportunities across South Africa’s Economic Sectors

Author: Godfrey, Linda K ; Nahman, Anton ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Trotter, Douglas ; Khan, Sumaya ; Nontso, Zintle ; Magweregwede, Fleckson ; Sereme, Busisiwe V ; Okole, Blessed N ; Gordon, Gregory ER ; Brown, Bernadette ; Pillay, Boyse ; Schoeman, Chanel ; Fazluddin, Shahed ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Cooper, Antony K ; Kruger, Daniel M ; Napier, Mark ; Mokoena, Refiloe ; Steenkamp, Anton J ; Msimanga, Xolile P ; North, Brian C ; Seetal, Ashwin R ; Mathye, Salamina M Date: Dec 2021 The intention of this book is to present the CSIR’s position and interpretation of the circular economy, and to use it to drive discussions on where immediate circular economy opportunities are achievable in South Africa. Opportunities that ... Read more
Approaches to Building a Smart Community: An Exploration Through the Concept of the Digital Village

Author: Phahlamohlaka, Letlibe J Date: Sep 2021 The unique approaches proposed in this book are ‘glocal’ in character, as they draw on the experiences of South Africans to address the global issue of ‘smart communities’. The book blends together social and technical aspects, and presents ... Read more
A brief history of platinum mining with a focus on the Rustenburg region

Author: Oranje, M ; Nel, V ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona Date: Jun 2021 A brief history of platinum mining traces the history of Rustenburg and its connection with platinum mining. Using secondary data from academic and media sources, it identifies the origin of many of the region’s conflicts and complexities. ... Read more
Planning for a post-mining future in the Rustenburg region and the transition towards it?

Author: Maritz, Johan ; Oranje, Mark ; Van Huyssteen, Elsona ; Nel, Verna Date: Jun 2021 Over the past 150 years, mining has been one of the most influential shapers of economic activities, social relations, spatial development patterns, power tussles and structures, political questions and debates, institutional structures, and ... Read more
Ocean colour and detecting phytoplankton biomass and community dynamics

Author: Robertson, Lain, L ; Bernard, S ; Smith, Marie E Date: Jan 2021 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur in virtually all coastal regions of the world as well as many lakes, and are typically associated with a rapid proliferation of phytoplankton cells, but even low cell numbers of high toxic species may cause ... Read more
Measuring progress: Environment and the SDGs

Author: Alva, IL ; Brooks, T ; Campbell, J ; Comte, A ; Coppens, L ; Ekins, P ; Elayouty, A ; Fairbrass, A ; Gemayel, TEI ; Haywood, Lorren K Date: Jan 2021 This Measuring Progress report serves two purposes. It explores the potential and limitations of using a statistical correlation analysis between indicator pairs (“state of the environment” and “drivers of change” indicators; “state of the ... Read more
Strengthening Governance in the Gauteng City-Region through a Spatial Data Infrastructure: The Case of Address Data

Author: Coetzee, S ; Cooper, Antony K ; Katumba, S Date: May 2020 Geospatial data, such as administrative boundaries, property information, addresses, streets and utility networks, provide the backbone for city governance. Availability, accessibility and usability of such data and related services are ... Read more
Carbon nanomaterial-based adsorbents for water purification: Fundamentals and applications

Author: Ray, Suprakas S ; Gusain, Rashi ; Kumar, Neeraj Date: Jun 2020 The deterioration of water quality and unavailability of drinkable water are pressing challenges worldwide. The removal of toxic organic and inorganic pollutants from water is vital for a clean environment, as a response to water scarcity. ... Read more
Emerging nanostructured materials for energy and environmental science

Author: Rajendran, S ; Naushad, M ; Raju, Kumar ; Boukherroub, R Date: 2019 This 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
Interest groups, water politics and governance: The case of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Author: Meissner, Richard Date: Nov 2015 Interest 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
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Remediation

Author: Naushad, Mu ; Saravanan, R ; Kumar, Raju Date: Mar 2020 Nanostructured materials, especially, 1D, 2D and 3D nanostructures, and their engineered architectures are being increasingly used due to their potential to achieve sustainable development in energy and environmental sectors, providing a ... Read more
Halogen-free flame-retardant polymers and their nanocomposites

Author: Ray, Suprakas S ; Kuruma, Malkappa Date: Dec 2019 This 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
Electrochemical Devices for Energy Storage Applications

Author: Kebede, Mesfin A ; Ezema, FI Date: Nov 2019 This 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
Land restoration for achieving the sustainable development goals: An international resource panel think piece

Author: Herrick, JE ; Abrahamse, T ; Abhilash, PC ; Ali, SH ; Alvarez-Torres, P ; Barau, AS ; Branquinho, C ; Chhatre, A ; Chotte, JL ; Von Maltitz, Graham P Date: Sep 2019 Land restoration has tremendous potential to help the world limit climate change and achieve its aims for sustainable development. In its latest study, the International Resource Panel finds positive spin-offs to support all 17 Sustainable ... Read more

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