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Assessment of sustainable groundwater utilization with case studies from semi-arid Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The thesis addresses sustainability of groundwater utilization in arid and semiarid regions of Namibia. Recharge in this hydrogeological setting occurs as discrete events to aquifers that are bounded in extent. Case studies ...
Microbial diversity of the Namib Desert salt pans
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Salt pans are a characteristic feature of many dry deserts. The microbial communities inhabiting salt pans are thought to be particularly complex and are generally dominated by halophilic microorganisms. Although saline ...
Development of genotyping systems for pharmacogenomics profiling
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Genetic variability in genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes, transporters and targets are known to be the main factors of inter-individual differences in therapeutic outcome. Genetic factors are estimated to be responsible ...
Smart renewable energy : architectures, dimensioning and monitoring
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The Smart Renewable Energy project at the University of The Western Cape, under the guidance of the Intelligent Systems and Advanced Telecommunication (ISAT) group, aims at developing a dynamic system that enables users ...
Systematics, diversification and ecology of the Conophytum-clade (Ruschieae; Aizoaceae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The Ruschieae is the most diverse and speciose tribe within the large subfamily Ruschioideae (Aizoaceae), with approximately 71 genera and a distribution centred in the arid parts of the Greater Cape Floristic Region (GCFR) ...
Mapping and identification of disease resistance candidate genes in three Malus populations using SSRs, DArT and Infinium SNP markers and Illumina sequencing technology
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Apple scab, powdery mildew and woolly apple aphid are a major concern for apple breeders and producers. Control of these diseases is a significant economic and marketing priority for the South African apple industry. ...
Petrophysical evaluation of sandstone reservoirs of the Central Bredasdorp Basin, Block 9, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
This contribution engages in the evaluation of offshore sandstone reservoirs of the Central Bredasdorp basin, Block 9, South Africa using primarily petrophysical procedures. Four wells were selected for the basis of this ...
Swift heavy ion irradiation of polyester and polyolefin polymeric film for gas separation application
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The combination of ion track technology and chemical etching as a tool to enhance
polymer gas properties such as permeability and selectivity is regarded as an avenue to establish technology commercialization and enhance ...
Nonlinear optical properties of natural dyes based on optical resonance
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Recent research shows that the study of optical properties of organic material natural dyes has gained much consideration. The specific functional groups in several natural dyes remain essential for the large nonlinear ...
The toxicity of silver nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Unavailability and contamination of available water resources are major factors contributing to adverse health conditions worldwide. AgNPs present a potential strategy for water purification; however, their ability to ...