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Predicting reptile species distributions and biogeographic patterns within Kruger National Park
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Knowledge of global reptile ecology is limited and there remains much to understand in terms of detailed reptile species information, including that of their distributions. In South Africa, despite being one of SANParks ...
Molecular analysis of red colouration in 'Bon Rouge' pear (Pyrus communis L.)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The 'Bon Rouge' pear cultivar was developed from a bud mutation on a 'Bon
Chretien' pear tree. The latter is characterised by green fruit skin and leaves,
while 'Bon Rouge' is characterised by red leaves and red fruit skin ...
Nanoparticles for use in imaging, catalysis and phthalocyanine synthesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Nanoscience and nanotechnology are known to be interdisciplinary, crossing and combining
various fields and disciplines in pursuit of desirable outcomes. This has brought about
applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology ...
Discovery of cytotoxic natural products from South African marine sponges
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Cancer is a major health problem worldwide and killing millions of people each year. The use
of natural products as chemotherapeutic agents is well established, however, many of the
currently available drugs are associated ...
Synthesis and characterization of binary Palladium based electrocatalysts towards alcohol oxidation for fuel cell application
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The anode catalyst is one of the important parts of the direct alcohol fuel cell (DAFC); it is
responsible for the alcohol oxidation reaction (AOR) takes place at the anode side. Pd has
been reported to have good alcohol ...
Conceptualization of urban hydrogeology within the context of water sensitive urban design: case study of Cape Flats Aquifer
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Urban hydrogeology can be used to facilitate a decision-making process regarding the
implementation of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) to manage water systems of periurban
cities. This thesis was aimed at providing ...
Thermochemical Storage and Lithium Ion Capacitors Efficiency of Manganese-Graphene Framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Lithium ion capacitors are new and promising class of energy storage devices formed from a combination of lithium-ion battery electrode materials with those of supercapacitors. They exhibit better electrochemical properties ...
Carbon-carbon coupling reactions catalysed by palladium nanoparticles supported on the green alga Ulva armoricana
(University of Western Cape, 2018)
The synthesis of nanomaterials, especially metallic nanoparticles, has attracted an enormous amount of
interest over the past decade. They exhibit unique properties that allow the multiple applications in a
variety of ...
Review of the effectiveness of the medicines regulatory systems in Zambia over the period 1995 to 2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Due to inadequacy of data on the effectiveness of medicines regulatory systems in Zambia, this study
was framed. The aim was to evaluate legislative provisions for medicines regulation under three legalregulatory-
frameworks ...
Socioeconomic determinants of life expectancy in post-apartheid South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Life expectancy in South African has been fluctuating following the global trends that affects both developed and developing countries. In South Africa the average life expectancy from 1994 to 1996 was higher with an average ...