Browsing Department of Earth Science by Author "Clarke, Sumaya"
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Assessing effectiveness of groundwater remediation technologies to a coastal aquifer within an urban environment in South Africa
Kanyerere, Jessie Mzati (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Reverse Osmosis technology as an example of ex-situ groundwater remediation technologies. The Cape Flats Aquifer System, an urban coastal system, was used as a case study. ... -
An assessment of factors influencing the spatial variability of iron concentrations in groundwater in selected areas of the Western Cape Province.
Bissonram, Presanta (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Groundwater in South Africa, and more specifically the Western Cape Province (WCP), has become of major interest in recent years due to the unpredictable climatic conditions and the uncertainty of surface water to continuously ... -
The effect of particle size separation on the enrichment and recovery of rare earth elements from South African coal fly ash
Seleka, Bongiwe Vinita (University of Western Cape, 2021)There has been increasing interest in finding alternative sources for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) due to their application in green energy and Coal Fly Ash (CFA) has been found to be a viable potential source. Thus ... -
Effects of acid concentration on the extraction of rare earth elements from South African Coal Fly Ash
Mokoena, Kamohelo (University of Western Cape, 2021)Coal is seen as a reliable and secure energy source in many countries around the world despite the development of a number of alternative sources of energy. A rise in global energy demand has led to an increase in coal ... -
The fate and occurrence of pharmaceuticals in Cape Town’s water network
Cloete, Mikyle (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Thousands of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and microplastics are consumed and disposed of directly or indirectly into various water bodies globally. Which are collectively termed “contaminants of emerging concern” or CECs. ... -
A lab based experimental study of a bioretention system to remove selected pharmaceuticals in stormwater
Maphiri, Refiloe (University of the Western Cape, 2023)The use of treated stormwater as an alternative source of water supply in urban areas is receiving global recognition. This approach is being supported as an innovative initiative that improves urban water security and ... -
The presence and concentration of antiretroviral drugs in different water bodies around the Western Cape
Maphumulo, Phumelele (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Concerns regarding the prevalence of chemicals from medicines and personal care goods, such as cosmetics, in streams and rivers have grown in recent years. Water quality experts and environmentalists are becoming increasingly ...