• 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
• Realising the Carbon Benefits of Sustainable Land Management Practices: Guidelines for estimation of soil organic carbon in the context of land degradation neutrality planning and monitoring

  

  Author: Chotte, JL ; Aynekulu, E ; Cowie, A ; Campbell, E ; Vlek, P ; Lal, R ; Kapovic-Solomun, M ; Von Maltitz, Graham P ; Kust, G ; Barger, N Date: Aug 2019 Land degradation is one of the threats to human and natural systems. Fortunately, over the past few decades awareness of this challenge has grown, and 122 countries have committed to setting land degradation neutrality (LDN) targets, of which ... Read more
• Compendium of community and indigenous strategies for climate change adaptation: Focus on addressing water scarcity in agriculture

  

  Author: Mwenge Kahinda, Jean-Marc ; Bahalokwibale, PM ; Budaza, Nwabisa ; Mavundla, Simtholile ; Nohayi, Ngowenani N ; Nortje, Karen ; Boroto, RJ Date: Aug 2019 This report makes an inventory of indigenous and community adaptation practices across the world. The inventory was mainly done through literature review, field work and meetings with selected organisations. The case studies documented are ... Read more
• Processing of Polymer-based Nanocomposite: Processing-structure-property-performance relationships

  

  Author: Sinha Ray, Suprakas Date: 2018 This two-volume book is useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students (polymer engineering, materials science and engineering, chemical and process engineering), as well as research and development personnel, engineers, and material scientists. Read more
• Processing of polymer-based nanocomposites: Introduction

  Author: Ray, Suprakas S Date: 2019 Processing of polymer nanocomposites usually requires special attention since the resultant structure—micro- and nano-level, is directly influenced by among other factors, polymer/nano-additive chemistry and the processing strategy. This book ... Read more
• Paper-based Diagnostics: Current Status and Future Applications

  

  Author: Land, Kevin J Date: 2019 This book explores the status of paper-based diagnostic solutions, or Microfluidics 2.0. The contributors explore: how paper-based tests can be widely distributed and utilized by semi-skilled personnel; how close to commercial applications ... Read more
• The state of research, development and innovation of electrical energy efficiency technologies in South Africa

  

  Author: Carter-Brown, Clinton G Date: Sep 2017 The availability of appropriate, reliable and affordable energy is central to the sustainability and further development of modern societies. The field of energy efficiency aims to promote efficiency in the conversion, distribution and usage ... Read more

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