Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Jan 2024Given that cement is the third most utilized material following sand and water and its manufacture contributes an estimated 6% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, there is a need to consider recyclability, life cycle environmental ...Read more
Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Mar 2023Climate change mitigation and adaptation is at the forefront of the reasons why cities need to refocus environmental sustainability to cater for the foreseeable impacts. With the need to move towards sustainable cities, the world is shifting ...Read more
Author:De Jager, PetaDate:Sep 2023Polycrisis, a term initially coined by the French philosopher Edgar Morin and later popularised by historian Adam Tooze, haracterises a situation where multiple crises converge and interact, creating a complex and interconnected challenge. ...Read more
Author:Gibberd, Jeremy TDate:Dec 2021In many areas of the world, climate change is leading to higher temperatures and water scarcity. At the same time, rapid urbanisation is increasing the demand for existing water resources. As a result in many drought-stricken areas, water ...Read more
Author:Walubita, LF; Ling, M; Fuentes, L; Komba, Julius J; Mabrouk, GMDate:Sep 2022Asphalt binder is one of the key constitutive components of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) that considerably affects its rutting performance. In particular, the high-temperature rheological properties measured from the multiple stress creep and recovery ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Steyn, W; Roux, Michael PDate:Sep 2022This paper introduces the application of technology solutions into the realm of bridge inspection methodologies in South Africa, aiming to enhance the current visual bridge inspection methodology. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be used ...Read more
Author:Phahlamohlaka, Letlibe JDate:Sep 2021The unique approaches proposed in this book are ‘glocal’ in character, as they draw on the experiences of South Africans to address the global issue of ‘smart communities’. The book blends together social and technical aspects, and presents ...Read more
Author:Oranje, M; Nel, V; Van Huyssteen, ElsonaDate:Jun 2021A brief history of platinum mining traces the history of Rustenburg and its connection with platinum mining. Using secondary data from academic and media sources, it identifies the origin of many of the region’s conflicts and complexities. ...Read more
Author:Maritz, Johan; Oranje, Mark; Van Huyssteen, Elsona; Nel, VernaDate:Jun 2021Over the past 150 years, mining has been one of the most influential shapers of economic activities, social relations, spatial development patterns, power tussles and structures, political questions and debates, institutional structures, and ...Read more
Author:Robertson, Lain, L; Bernard, S; Smith, Marie EDate:Jan 2021Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur in virtually all coastal regions of the world as well as many lakes, and are typically associated with a rapid proliferation of phytoplankton cells, but even low cell numbers of high toxic species may cause ...Read more
Author:Coetzee, S; Cooper, Antony K; Katumba, SDate:May 2020Geospatial data, such as administrative boundaries, property information, addresses, streets and utility networks, provide the backbone for city governance. Availability, accessibility and usability of such data and related services are ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas S; Gusain, Rashi; Kumar, NeerajDate:Jun 2020The deterioration of water quality and unavailability of drinkable water are pressing challenges worldwide. The removal of toxic organic and inorganic pollutants from water is vital for a clean environment, as a response to water scarcity. ...Read more
Author:Rajendran, S; Naushad, M; Raju, Kumar; Boukherroub, RDate:2019This book provides the fundamental aspects of the diverse ranges of nanostructured materials (0D, 1D, 2D and 3D) for energy and environmental applications in a comprehensive manner written by specialists who are at the forefront of research ...Read more
Author:Meissner, RichardDate:Nov 2015Interest groups are pervasive phenomena of modern society. Although this is so, water governance researchers generally do not include them in their research endeavours. This is especially the case regarding research on transboundary rivers. ...Read more
Author:Naushad, Mu; Saravanan, R; Kumar, RajuDate:Mar 2020Nanostructured materials, especially, 1D, 2D and 3D nanostructures, and their engineered architectures are being increasingly used due to their potential to achieve sustainable development in energy and environmental sectors, providing a ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas S; Kuruma, MalkappaDate:Dec 2019This book presents an overview of recent academic and industrial research efforts concerning halogen-free flame-retardant (FR) polymers and their nanocomposites. It summarizes the synthesis methods for various types of halogen-free FR polymers ...Read more
Author:Kebede, Mesfin A; Ezema, FIDate:Nov 2019This book explores a wide range of energy storage devices, such as a lithium ion battery, sodium ion battery, magnesium ion battery and supercapacitors. Providing a comprehensive review of the current field, it also discusses the history of ...Read more
