Author:Agbakoba, Victor C; Hlangothi, P; Andrew, Jerome E; Mathew, Maya JDate:Aug 2023This work presents the experimental steps taken towards the preparation of 3D printable bionanocomposites using polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer containing 0.1, 0.5 and 1 wt% CNCs. Optimized amounts of bio-based additives were added to improve ...Read more
Author:Seroka, Ntalane S; Luo, Hongze; Khotseng, LDate:Apr 2024Highly portable nanoelectronics and large-scale electronics rely on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as the most reliable energy storage technology. This method is thought to be both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. We provide a study ...Read more
Author:Vilakazi, Mlamuli C; Olwal, TO; Mfupe, Luzango P; Lysko, Albert ADate:Nov 2023With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), 5G networks are aiming to support a broad range of network services and applications. Network operators are looking to open-source implementations to expand on the flexibility and ...Read more
Author:Vilakazi, Mla; Olwal, TO; Mfupe, Luzango P; Lysko, Albert ADate:Jan 2024The fifth generation (5G) mobile network has been designed to offer individuals and objects with nearly ubiquitous, ultra-high bandwidth, and low latency access. In heterogeneous wireless networks, the demand for wireless communication devices ...Read more
Author:Mathibe, Motshedisi; Mochenje, Tonderai; Masonta, Moshe TDate:Dec 2021As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic changed how people and business interact, its impact severely impacted the global economy. The government imposed heavy lockdown regulations further damaged an already struggling informal sector ...Read more
Author:Whitfield, AK; Weerts, Steven PDate:May 2024This review documents the occurrence of fish species in a range of estuaries from Mozambique. Altogether 217 fish species were recorded, belonging to 77 families, and dominated in terms of species richness by Gobiidae, Carangidae and Mugilidae. ...Read more
Author:Scharler, UM; Gerber, G; Taljaard, Susan; Mackay, FDate:Mar 2024Models are inherently data-hungry for the construction, calibration, validation and predictive capacity that is demanded of models. In data-poor environments, a severe challenge to modelling is the lack of historic data, and present lack of ...Read more
Author:Omotayo, OP; Lemmer, Yolandy; Mason, SDate:Mar 2024The treatment of diverse diseases using plant-derived products is actively encouraged. In the past few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has emerged as a potent cannabis-derived drug capable of managing various debilitating neurological infections, ...Read more
Author:Zlobinsky, N; Mishra, AK; Lysko, Albert ADate:Mar 2024This paper addresses spectrum sensing (SS) in a Cognitive Radio Ad Hoc Network (CRAHN). The interconnec tions of the nodes are formed on Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) channels, such as Television White Spaces (TVWS), so the CRAHN can suffer ...Read more
Author:Thiede, R; Fabris-Rotelli, I; Debba, Pravesh; Cleghorn, CWDate:Mar 2024Spatial linear networks exhibit a variety of patterns. Like spatial point patterns, they can be homogeneous or heterogeneous. Although there exist a wide variety of tests for the homogeneity of point patterns, no statistical tests currently ...Read more
Author:Rampai, MM; Mtshali, CB; Seroka, Ntalane S; Khotseng, LDate:Feb 2024One such technology is hydrogen-based which utilizes hydrogen to generate energy without emission of greenhouse gases. The advantage of such technology is the fact that the only by-product is water. Efficient storage is crucial for the practical ...Read more
Author:Mojapelo, NA; Seroka, Ntalane S; Khotseng, LDate:May 2024The successful commercialization of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) is hindered by inadequate methanol oxidation activity and anode catalyst longevity. Efficient and cost-effective electrode materials are imperative in the widespread use ...Read more
Author:Simelane, Nontobeko P; Olatunji, OS; Mathew, Maya J; Andrew, Jerome EDate:Jun 2024Engineered transparent wood (ETW), derived from the modification of natural wood, presents a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional glass. This review comprehensively explores the burgeoning field of ETW as a novel ...Read more
Author:Khoaele, Katleho K; Gbadeyan, Oluwatoyin J; Chunilall, Viren; Sithole, BDate:Mar 2023The devastating effect of plastic waste on the ecosystem due to the rapid increase in population has been a concern. Although stakeholders and governments invested in efforts to mitigate plastic waste, their exertions have limited to no effects ...Read more
Author:Lain, Elisabeth J; Kravitz, K; Matthews, M; Bernard, SDate:Jun 2023Paired measurements of phytoplankton absorption and backscatter, the inherent optical properties central to the interpretation of ocean colour remote sensing data, are notoriously rare. We present a dataset of Chlorophyll a (Chl a) -specific ...Read more
Author:Weerts, Steven P; Wehlitz, Carl-Peter FDate:May 2024The objects of the CSIR are, through directed and particularly multi-disciplinary research and technological innovation, to foster, in the national interest and in fields which in its opinion should receive preference, industrial and scientific ...Read more
Author:Ntshangase, Cynthia S; Ndlovu, Lungisani; Stofile, AkhonaDate:Jun 2023The use of biometrics to secure the identity of children is a continuous research worldwide. In the recent past, it has been realized that one of the promising biometrics is the shape of the ear, especially for children. This is be cause most ...Read more