Author:Modikwe, T; Maledi, N; Mathe, Ntombizodwa R; Pityana, Sisa L; Dada, M; Makoana, Nkutwane WDate:Nov 2022Stainless steels, Ni-based alloys, Ti-based alloys, and more recently high entropy alloys have been used in the aerospace industry to improve the exterior properties of components and coatings that require a fine surface finishing with over ...Read more
Author:Baruni, Kedimotse P; Nair, Kishor K; Ratsoma, Mahlatse SDate:Aug 2018Due to the rising concern of data security and privacy, fingerprint recognition has been used for identity verification. This paper presents a minutiae-based finger code matching algorithm for identity verification. It describes the effect ...Read more
Author:Nomqonde, BH; Mashinini, PM; Lekoadi, Paul M; Masina, Bathusile NDate:Nov 2022This study investigated the microstructure evolution of the TiC/Ti-6Al-4V matrix composite produced using a 1073 nm continuous wave (CW), IPG Ytterbium fibre laser. The influence of thermal gradient, overlap, and re-melting of the previous ...Read more
Author:Adeniran, A; Motsatsi, Lorato L; Mbanga, S; Ayesu-Koranteng, E; Shakantu, WDate:2022Solid waste is a global challenge that is more pronounced in developing countries such as South Africa, where its management is a major concern. The government has recently made a concerted effort to engage the public in sustainable waste ...Read morecbna
Author:Baruni, Kedimotse P; Mokoena, Nthabiseng ME; Veeraragoo, Mahalingam; Holder, Ross PDate:Dec 2021Face recognition is one of the biometric technologies that is mostly used in surveillance and law enforcement for identification and verification. However, face recognition remains a challenge in verifying and identifying individuals due to ...Read more
Author:Muswema, Aubrey P; Oelofse, Suzanna HHDate:Oct 2022According to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, the paper and packaging sector needs to prepare EPR schemes for management of their end-of-life products. The aerosol sector recognises that aerosols present somewhat different ...Read more
Author:Mthethwa, Sthembile; Pretorius, MorneDate:Dec 2022The ongoing push for the 4th industrial revolution is setting the stage to digitise, persist and verify identity along with credentials. Academic and skills credentials are currently verified manually and have much scope for automation using ...Read more
Author:Van Schalkwyk, A; Grobbelaar, S; Vermeulen, E; Herselman, Martha EDate:Jun 2022Log analyses are proposed in response to the evidence base required for log-generating Apps. This article presents the VILA (Valuable Insights from Log Analysis) Framework, a conceptual framework that structures how valuable insights can be ...Read more
Author:Van Schoor, Michael; Turnbull, TV; Maphalala, BDate:Nov 2022All geophysical methods have a specific niche application(s); however, some methods are more versatile than others and are applicable to a wider range of earth science problems. This is particularly true in the case of the GPR method, which ...Read more
Author:Faniso-Mnyaka, Zimbini; Skosana, Vusi J; Nana, Muhammad A; Magidimisha, EdwinDate:Oct 2022Over the past two decades, there has been a surge of interest in the study of image quality assessment due to its broad applicability in many fields. Satellites and other remote sensing applications have been collecting vital data that is ...Read more
Author:Botes, Annelize; Bolokang, Amogelang S; Kortidis, Ioannis; Matjeke, VDate:Mar 2019The structure-property relationship of the laser deposited 316 L/St 1.2311 and Fe/St 1.2311 on E9 substrate was investigated. The variation in the geometrical features of the deposited layers, width, thickness, depth of penetration into the ...Read more
Author:Daswa, Pfarelo; Gxowa, Zizo; Monareng, Mathibe JI; Mutombo, KalendaDate:Oct 2018Ti-6Al-4V alloys are well known for good corrosion resistance, excellent surface oxide biocompatibility and high specific strength. This paper investigates the influence of milling parameters on the formation of Ti-6Al-4V alloy processed using ...Read more
Author:Kufakunesu, Rachel; Hancke, Gerhard P; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Aug 2022The concept of Internet of Things (IoT) has increased in prominence as the demand for device interconnectedness increases worldwide. Numerous technologies have been proposed to provide the required technology and network infrastructure. Low ...Read more
Author:Olakanm, EO; Hoosain, Shaik E; Lawal, SA; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Jun 2022Tailoring materials’ microstructural characteristics to meet mechanical functional requirements is quite critical in designing wear resistant coatings. To the best of our knowledge, no study had related carbide dissolution ratio (CDR) in laser ...Read more
Author:Raganya, Mampai L; Moshokoa, Thabiseng; Machaka, Ronald; Obadele, B; Makhatha, MDate:Dec 2022Current research is focused on development of ß-type titanium alloys for biomedical applications as substitutes of the undesirable Ti6Al4V alloy. Ti6Al4V alloy has a higher elastic modulus (110 GPa) than that of the human bone (10-30 GPa) and ...Read more