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Graphenised Lithium Iron Phosphate and Lithium Manganese Silicate Hybrid Cathode Systems for Lithium-Ion Batteries
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This research was based on the development and characterization of graphenised lithium iron phosphate-lithium manganese silicate (LiFePO4-Li2MnSiO4) hybrid cathode materials for use in Li-ion batteries. Although previous ... -
The assessment of Namibian water resources for endocrine disruptors
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Namibia is the driest sub-Saharan country in Africa and it is characterised by low and variable rainfall. As a result, potable water in this mostly semi-arid country is considered an extremely valuable resource. Given ... -
Identification of novel miRNAs as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for prostate cancer using an in silico approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Cancer is known as uncontrollable cell growth which results in the formation of tumours in the areas that are affected by the cancer. There are two types of tumours: benign and malignant. This study focus is on prostate ... -
Factors associated with teenage pregnancies and childbearing among girls currently attending high school in South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Teenage pregnancy and childbearing in South Africa are very common and persistent issues. Despite the different types of birth control methods that the government of South Africa has provided to the public, teenage pregnancy ... -
Hydrogeophysical characterisation of shallow coastal aquifers in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Coastal aquifers present a key groundwater resource for freshwater supply in many coastal zones of Africa, and its availability is largely driven by the physical hydrogeological properties. An understanding of the aquifer ... -
An Investigation of Benthic Epifauna to Support Classification and Mapping of Outer Shelf Ecosystems in KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Ecosystem classification and mapping are foundational steps for effective ecosystem-based marine spatial planning, marine ecosystem assessment and integrated ocean management. The aims of this study were to interrogate and ... -
Simulating the neutral hydrogen distribution during cosmic reionization
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)We improve on the physical treatment of ionising source and sink populations in the large scale semi-numerical simulations by implementing new physically motivated parametrizations taken from high-resolution radiative ... -
Using geostatistical-hydrogeological approach to develop groundwater monitoring system in South Western Karoo, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Groundwater in the South Western Karoo plays a vital role in the overall water supply in the region. However, this resource is vulnerable to impacts from anthropogenic and natural activities. Mitigating the impacts on ... -
The role of the glutathione system in regulating the levels of ROS neutralisation in the endothelial cells of the blood-brain barrier
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Brain endothelial cell types are frequently used as in vitro models to study the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Oxidative stress (OS) has been reported numerous times to cause BBB dysfunction which is crucial to the initiation ... -
Investigation of the link between drought-induced changes in the expression of a novel sterol biosynthesis gene and drought tolerance in soybean
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Glycine max (soybean) is an important crop species globally as it is used as a protein-rich food and feed crop and as a source of oils used in the food and biofuel industry. However, the growth and yield of soybean is ... -
Silver-coated polyethene terephthalate membrane for detection of pharmaceuticals using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has emerged as one of the analytical tools for detection of micro pollutants in the aquatic environment. The SERS technique is touted to have fingerprinting capability, specificity, ... -
OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection for Glabellar Frown Lines as an Adjunctive Treatment for Depression
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide. Sadness, fear and anger which are considered as negative emotions and are common in depression are coupled with the stimulation of the Corrugator supercilli ... -
Development of capacitive deionisation electrodes: optimization of fabrication methods and composition
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The objective of this research was to optimize the fabrication methods for and compositions of electrodes for the Membrane Capacitive Deionisation (MCDI) system. Two electrode fabrication methods were developed, namely a ... -
An assessment of water use by Acacia longifolia trees occurring within the hillslopes and riparian zone of the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The increasing expansion of Acacia longifolia trees along the riparian zones in South Africa demands an urgent intervention as the species is listed in the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (2004). This ... -
Carbon supported aluminium trifluoride nanoparticles functionalized lithium manganese oxide for the development of advanced lithium ion battery system
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)A novel lithium ion (Li-ion) battery cathode material has been investigated for potential mobile technology energy storage applications. I have successfully synthesized Lithium Manganese oxide (LMO), reduced Graphene Oxide ... -
The development of a study protocol, and ethics and regulatory approval documentation, for evaluation of clinical efficacy of Sutherlandia frutescens in adult type-2 diabetics
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide and it is becoming a significant medical problem in low- and middle-income countries. The condition can be controlled with a lifelong commitment to blood sugar ... -
Assessing Rural domestic water demand and use for local groundwater governance during drought, Halambani area, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Groundwater demand (abstraction) and use during drought continues to be a vital aspect in rural areas. However, the lack of systematic data to assess the availability, demand and use of such resource in addition to lack ... -
Development of a model to predict the cost of treatment of breast cancer with chemotherapy at Groote Schuur hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)In South Africa, breast cancer dominates other forms of cancer affecting women in both prevalence and mortality rates according to the National Cancer Registry. The incidence and cost of breast cancer have been on the rise ... -
Seaweed extract effects on potato (Solanum Tuberosum 'BP1') and grape (Vitis Vinifera Var. Sultana) Production
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Field trials were conducted to determine the effects of a locally produced seaweed extract product (Afrikelp LG-1), on the growth parameters and yield of Solanum tuberosum 'BP1'potato crop and Vitis vinifera var. sultana ... -
Basin Evaluation of Turonian Deposits in the Lower Congo Basin using outcrops, cores, well-logs and seismic
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This manuscript presents a review of the Turonian series of the Congolese Coastal Basin using outcrop, core, well-logs and seismic data in order to provide a comprehensive model for the series and increase the oil recovery. ...
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