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Hydrogen generation by hydrolysis of magnesium and aluminium alloys and their hydrides
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
This study presents the successful characterization and hydrolysis of
magnesium hydride (MgH2) for hydrogen generation. The as-received MgH2
served as a precursor in most of the hydrolysis experiments for H2 generation. ...
Hydrogeophysical characterization of coastal aquifers for solution-based modeling, West Coast, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The need to improve groundwater security remains critical especially in urban areas where demand for groundwater as an alternative source of water supply increases. Declining trends in availability of surface water because ...
GIS and remote sensing-based integrated modelling of climate and land use change impacts on groundwater quality: Cape Flats Aquifer, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The need to ensure groundwater security is vital, particularly in urban areas. Assessing the impact of land use and climate variables on groundwater quality can help improve sustainable management. The vulnerability mapping ...
Comparison of multi-gene integration strategies in CRISPR-based transformation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is an important host in industrial biotechnology. This yeast is the host of choice for the first and second-generation biofuels for ethanol production. Genome modification in S. cerevisiae has been ...
Screening of marine bacteria as a source of bioactive secondary metabolites
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Marine invertebrate associated (MIA) bacteria are an important source of bioactive secondary metabolites with the potential to address the current anti-microbial resistance crisis experienced globally. Secondary metabolites ...
Current practices of urinary tract infection management: An observational study at primary healthcare level
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global healthcare burden complicating the treatment of various infections. The infectious diseases burden is heavy in primary care. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common outpatient ...
DNA metabarcoding for the identification of species within vegetarian food samples
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Aims DNA metabarcoding has recently emerged as a valuable supplementary tool to ensure food authenticity within the global food market. However, it is widely known that highly processed food samples are one of DNA ...
Anomaly Detection With Machine Learning In Astronomical Images
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Observations that push the boundaries have historically fuelled scientific breakthroughs, and these observations frequently involve phenomena that were previously unseen and unidentified. Data sets have increased in size ...
Hydrocarbon potential of the Prince Albert Formation, Ecca Group in the main Karoo Basin, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
This thesis focusses on the hydrocarbon potential of the Prince Albert Formation in terms of
its shale gas potential. Unconventional gas production from hydrocarbon-rich shale
formations, known as “shale gas”, is one of ...
Heteroscleromorph demosponge taxonomy and diversity of the Amathole region (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
(University of Western Cape, 2022)
Sponges are functionally important and ubiquitous components of the global marine benthos. South Africa accounts for roughly 4% of the global marine sponge diversity, comprising 374 described species and seven varieties/forms, ...