Author:Steyn, Maronel; Walters, Chavon RDate:Nov 2021Water scarcity, increased pollution, unprecedented population growth and climate change are collectively driving the need to reuse water with the aim to enhance water security, sustainability, and resilience. It is clear that South Africa¿s ...Read more
Author:Lehutso, Raisibe F; Wesley-Smith, J; Thwala, MelusiDate:Nov 2021The study investigated the toxicity effects of ‘form specific’ engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) and ions released from nano-enabled products (NEPs), namely sunscreens, sanitisers, body creams and socks on Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata, ...Read more
Author:Oberholzer, MM; Oberholster, PJ; Ndlela, Luyanda L; Botha-Oberholtster, AM; Truter, CJDate:Jun 2022Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a global problem with severe consequences for the environment. South Africa’s abandoned mines are a legacy from the country’s economic dependence on the mining sector, with consequent negative impacts on ecosystems. ...Read more
Author:Oberholster, PJ; Steyn, Maronel; Botha, ADate:Sep 2021The reuse of wastewater has been observed as a viable option to cope with increasing water stress in Africa. The present case studies evaluated the optimization of the process of phycoremediation as an alternative low-cost green treatment ...Read more