Author:Slinger, J; Taljaard, Susan; D'Hont, FDate:Feb 2020The transdisciplinary research synthesised in this book represents an endeavour by a group of coastal researchers and policy analysts to learn from a cross-comparison of seven international case studies on tidal inlet or estuary mouth management ...Read more
Author:Mtibe, Asanda; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Motaung, TEDate:Jul 2020Biobased polymer and bio-nanocomposites have provided significant improvement in material science, moving towards the development of green materials to replace petro-based materials. The present study investigated the value-added utilisation ...Read more
Author:Akande, Amos A; Adeleye, AA; Adenle, AA; Mwakikunga, Bonex WDate:Dec 2020This chapter reports on the various methods of fabricating and manufacturing micro and nano sensor, membrane and energy devices. Firstly, the characteristic often sought after by scientists and engineers for effective and efficient performance ...Read more
Author:Coetzee, S; Cooper, Antony K; Katumba, SDate:May 2020Geospatial 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
Author:Ray, Suprakas S; Gusain, Rashi; Kumar, NeerajDate:Jun 2020The 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
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: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:Naushad, Mu; Saravanan, R; Kumar, RajuDate:Mar 2020Nanostructured 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
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: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:Sinha Ray, SuprakasDate:2018This 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
Author:Ray, Suprakas SDate:2019Processing 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
Author:Land, Kevin JDate:2019This 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
Author:Carter-Brown, Clinton GDate:Sep 2017The 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
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:Godfrey, Linda K; Gorgens, JF; Roman, HDate:Dec 2018Following an active science-meets-industry approach on dealing with biomass and organics waste streams, this timely book foregrounds key issues facing South African policy makers, industry practitioners and scholars.
The editors drew ...Read more
Author:Meissner, Richard; Funke, Nicola S; Nortje, Karen; Steyn, MaronelDate:Nov 2018This book provides unique insights into the complex issue of water security in South Africa. Based on qualitative research conducted through face-to-face structured interviews and focus group discussions with individuals, traditional leaders, ...Read more