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Spatial distribution and abundance of microplastics particles in the bed sediment of Zeekoevlei Lake, Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Microplastics (MPs) are an emerging micro-pollutant that pose a threat to the ecological integrity of freshwater rivers and wetlands. Most previous work on MPs pollution has focused on marine environments. This study aimed ...
The nature of geochemical anomalies associated with the PGE mineralization in the Stella layered intrusion, North West province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The redistribution patterns of trace elements related to ore mineralisation in the secondary environment are the foundation of regolith exploration geochemistry. Understanding the controls of these element patterns is ...
Development of capacitive deionisation electrodes: optimization of fabrication methods and composition
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Membrane Capacitive Deionisation (MCDI) is a technology used to desalinate water where a potential is applied to an electrode made of carbonaceous materials resulting in ion adsorption. Processes and materials for the ...
Encapsulating of humic acid in hydrogel matrix for the complexation of heavy metals in aqueous solutions
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Rapid industrialization growth without appropriate emission standards for discharging
environmental pollutants had exposed the ecosystem to detrimental effect. Due to their
bioaccumulation propensity in organisms, toxicity ...
Green synthesis: the use of brown algae in the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles and applications in carbon – carbon bond formation reactions
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Due to the negative impact on the environment and the associated biological risks on human and animal life, the need for eco-friendly synthetic protocols is critical. With the rapid advancement in nanotechnology, this ...
Screening of Selected Libyan Medicinal Plants for the Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and their activity against Streptococcus mutans
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Nanotechnology has emerged as an elementary division of modern science and stemmed directly from green chemistry twelve basic concepts, it receives global attention due to its unique character and ample applications. It ...
The Assessment of Effects of Carbon Quantum Dots on Immune System Biomarkers Using RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field of research. Due to major innovations brought about by developments in nanotech, several consumer products are currently available containing nanomaterials. The increase of ...
Assessing the hydrogeologic characteristics and sources of groundwater recharge and flow in the Elandsfontein aquifer, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
This study is part of the current investigation of the Elandsfontein aquifer to assist
with the management of the system and to ensure the protection of the associated
Langebaan Lagoon RAMSAR listed site. The Elandsfontein ...
Mobile phone applications targeted towards medicine adherence in Africa: A systematic review
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
According to the WHO (2017), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which include
stroke, cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes is the leading
cause of death and is responsible for seventy one percent ...
New Collective structures in the Z=76 stable odd neutron nucleus, 187Os
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Low- and medium-spin bands of 187Os have been studied using the AFRODITE array, following the 186W(4He,3n)187Os reaction at a beam energy of 37 MeV. The measurements of γ − γ coincidences, angular distribution ratios (RAD), ...