• Hyperformance: predicting high-speed performance of a b-double 

  Berman, Robert J; Benade, R; Rosman, Benjamin; Nordengen, Paul A (2016-11)

  This paper presents a data driven approach to develop a prediction model for the PBS performance of heavy vehicles. A gap exists between trailer manufacturers who create PBS vehicle designs and the PBS assessors who evaluate ...
• Stimulatory effects of acibenzolar-s-methyl on chlorogenic acids biosynthesis in Centella asiatica cells 

  Ncube, EN; Steenkamp, Paul A; Madala, NE; Dubery, IA (Springer, 2016-09)

  Centella asiatica is a perrenial herb that grows in tropical regions with numerous medicinal properties mostly attributed to the presence of pentacyclic triterpenoids. Interestingly, this plant also possess a significant ...
• Effect of geometrical isomerism of 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid on its binding affinity to HIV-integrase enzyme: a molecular docking study 

  Makola, MM; Dubery, IA; Koorsen, G; Steenkamp, Paul A; Kabanda, MM; Du Preez, LL; Madala, NE (Hindawi, 2016)

  A potent plant-derived HIV-1 inhibitor, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid (diCQA), has been shown to undergo isomerisation upon UV exposure where the naturally occurring, 3(suptrans), 5(suptrans)-diCQA isomer gives rise to the ...
• Lipopolysaccharide-induced metabolome signature in Arabidopsis thaliana reveals dynamic reprogramming of Phytoalexin and Phytoanticipin pathways 

  Finnegan, T; Steenkamp, Paul A; Piater, LA; Dubery, IA (PLOS, 2016-09)

  Lipopolysaccharides (LPSs), as MAMP molecules, trigger the activation of signal transduction pathways involved in defence. Currently, plant metabolomics is providing new dimensions into understanding the intracellular ...
• The effect of temperature and methanol–water mixture on pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) of anti-HIV analogoues from Bidens pilosa 

  Gbashi, S; Njobeh, P; Steenkamp, P; Tutu, H; Madala, N (BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2016-06)

  Pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) technique has recently gain much attention for the extraction of biologically active compounds from plant tissues for analytical purposes, due to the limited use of organic solvents, ...
• Study on internal to surface fingerprint correlation using optical coherence tomography and internal fingerprint extraction 

  Darlow, LN; Connan, J (SPIE, 2015-11)

  Surface fingerprint scanners are limited to a two-dimensional representation of the fingerprint topography, and thus, are vulnerable to fingerprint damage, distortion, and counterfeiting. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) ...
• Evaluation of an inexpensive growth medium for direct detection of Escherichia coli in temperate and sub-tropical waters 

  Bain, RES; Woodall, C; Elliott, J; Arnold, BF; Tung, R; Morley, R; du Preez, M; Bartram, JK; Davis, AP; Gundry, SW; Pedley, S (PLOS ONE, 2015-10)

  The cost and complexity of traditional methods for the detection of faecal indicator bacteria, including E. coli, hinder widespread monitoring of drinking water quality, especially in lowincome countries and outside ...
• Synthesis of porous magnesite-bentonite clay composite and its application for neutralisation and attenuation of inorganic contaminants in acidic and metalliferous mine drainage 

  Masindi, Vhahangwele; Mugera, GW; Hlanganani, T; De Beer, Morris (2015-08)

  This paper evaluated the application of cryptocrystalline magnesite-bentonite clay composite for treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD). Bench laboratory studies were used to evaluate the treatment of AMD.
• High-performance towards removal of toxic hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using graphene oxide-alpha cyclodextrin-polypyrrole nanocomposites 

  Chauke, VP; Maity, A; Chetty, A (Elsevier, 2015-07)

  Graphene oxide (GO) was functionalized with alpha cyclodextrin (aCD) through a covalent bond to form GO-aCD nanocomposites (NC). GO-aCD NC was further modified with polypyrrole (PPY) to afford an advanced GO-aCD-PPY NC for ...
• Kinetics and equilibrium studies for removal of fluoride from underground water using cryptocrystalline magnesite 

  Masindi, Vhahangwele; Gitari, WM; Ngulube, T (IWA Publishing, 2015-09)

  In the present study, the defluoridation capabilities and adsorption mechanisms of cryptocrystalline magnesite were evaluated. All experiments were done by batch procedure. Conditions assessed include time, dosage, ...
• Synthesis of nanocomposite of cryptocrystalline magnesite-bentonite clay and its application for phosphate removal from municipal effluents 

  Masindi, Vhahangwele; Gitari, WM; Pindihama, KG (2015-07)

  In the present study, nanocomposite of cryptocrystalline magnesite-bentonite clay was used as a novel technology for removal of phosphates from municipal effluents. Vibratory ball miller was used for fabrication of the ...
• SAIChE Conference Poster: Irradiation treatment of dissolving pulps produced in South Africa 

  Ocwelwang, A; Sithole, Bruce; Ramjugemath, D (SAIChE-IChemE, 2014-07)

  Dissolving pulp refers to purified wood derived chemical pulps made up of more than 90% cellulose content and traces of other wood components such as hemicellulose and lignin. This poster highlights the irradiation treatment ...
• Conference presentation: Dissolution of South African Eucalyptus sawdust wood in [Emim][OAc]/ co-solvent mixtures 

  Tywabi, Z (InteSusal, 2014-05)

  The efficient utilization of biomass is increasingly important due to the diminishing resources of fossil fuels worldwide. Wood, and most of other components of wood are burnt to produce energy. This presentation focuses ...
• Applying cost-sensitive classification for financial fraud detection under high class-imbalance 

  Moepya, SO; Akhoury, SS; Nelwamondo, FV (IEEE, 2014-12)

  In recent years, data mining techniques have been used to identify companies who issue fraudulent financial statements. However, most of the research conducted thus far use datasets that are balanced. This does not always ...
• The environmental dependence of neutral hydrogen in the gimic simulations 

  Cunnama, D; Andrianomena, S; Cress, CM; Faltenbacher, A; Gibson, BK; Theuns, T (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2014-01)

  We use the Galaxies-Intergalactic Medium Interaction Calculation (GIMIC) cosmological hydrodynamic simulation at z = 0 to study the distribution and environmental dependence of neutral hydrogen (Hi) gas in the outskirts ...
• The far-infrared–radio correlation in MS0451-03 

  Randriamampandry, SM; Crawford, SM; Cress, CM; Hess, KM; Vaccari, M; Wilcots, EM; Bershady, MA; Wirth, GD (Oxford University Press, 2014-12)

  We present a multi-wavelength analysis of star-forming galaxies in the massive cluster MS0451.6-0305 at z ~ 0.54 to shed new light on the evolution of the far-infrared-radio relationship in distant rich clusters. We have ...
• Defluoridation of drinking water using Al3+-modified bentonite clay: Optimization of fluoride adsorption conditions 

  Vhahangwele, M; Mugera, GW; Tholiso, N (Taylor & Francis, 2014-11)

  Al(sup3+)-bentonite clay (Alum-bent) was prepared by ion exchange of base cations on the matrices of bentonite clay. Intercalation of bentonite clay with Al(sup3+) was performed in batch experiments. Parameters optimized ...
• The effect of temperature on pressurised hot water extraction of pharmacologically important metabolites as analysed by UPLC-qTOF-MS and PCA 

  Khoza, BS; Chimuka, L; Mukwevho, E; Steenkamp, PA; Madala, NE (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014-10)

  Metabolite extraction methods have been shown to be a critical consideration for pharmacometabolomics studies and, as such, optimization and development of new extraction methods are crucial. In the current study, an organic ...
• Determining the timeline of ultra-high speed images of the Cordin 550-32 camera 

  Olivier, M; Ramaloko, PM (SABO CONFERENCE 2014, 2014-09)

  A method to determine the timeline of captured images of the Cordin 550-32 Ultra-High Speed Camera has been developed. The method is aimed at applications that require photographic diagnostics, with the Cordin camera, in ...
• Isoflavones from Calpurnia Aurea subsp. Aurea and their anticancer activity 

  Korir, E; Kiplimo, JJ; Crouch, NR; Moodley, N; Koorbanally, Nicoli A (African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative medicines (AJTCAM), 2014)

  Calpurnia aurea is an African medicinal plant used in many countries in Africa to treat a range of medical conditions or disorders. Extracts of the plant were shown to be active in antibacterial and antioxidant assays as ...

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