• Multi-scale modelling of pristine and transition metal doped spinel LiMn2o4 cathode materials 

  Hlungwani, Donald (2024)

  Lithium-manganese-oxide with a spinel structure has attracted enormous attention as a future cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. LiMn2O4 is affordable due to the abundance of manganese in South Africa (80% of the ...
• Processing of mining waste containing phosphogypsm and sodium sulphate for recovery of calcium carbonate ,sodium carbonate and rare earth metals 

  Mokgohloa, Conny Putsane (2024)

  Waste gypsum from the fertilizer industry, sodium sulphate and magnesium sulphate rich brines from the mining industry and power stations can be utilized for the recovery of valuable products, as an alternative to stockpiling ...
• Surface study of doped and coated Li-rich Mnbased cathode materials and their interactions with the electrolyte content 

  Ramogayana, Brian (2024)

  Since its introduction, lithium manganese-based lithium-ion batteries have advanced in terms of safety, capacity, power, cycle stability, and energy density. These have been attributed to the use of innovative and customised ...
• Incorporation of social media use in agricultural information dissemination by extension officers for farmers in Limpopo Province 

  Ramavhale, Patience Manku (2024)

  The use of social media in agriculture has become essential due to its ability to promote dialogue, mass communication, marketing, and information dissemination. Social media platforms such as Twitter (now called X), ...
• Evaluation of community perceptions on outdoor air pollution in Marapong and Onverwacht Townships, Lephalale Local Municipality, South Africa 

  Mabeba, Motsoka Refiloe Audrey (2024)

  Outdoor air pollution is a challenge globally, especially in developing countries. It is associated with deleterious effects on the environment and human health. The aim of this study is to evaluate how the communities ...
• Evolution of acoustic communication and habitat type influence in the avian species, sabota lark calendulauda sabota (alaudidae) 

  Madiseng, Mogaletloa Eugene (2024)

  Habitat acoustics has been proposed to be involved in producing selective forces that mould bird vocalisations into the sounds we hear when birds vocalise. The influence of habitat on bird vocalisations is well-documented, ...
• Statistical modelling and analysis of business ownership in South Africa 

  Sebola, Lepulana Sylvester (2024)

  Business owners play a vital role in the social and economic development of South Africa by providing employment and services to the country’s citizens. South African infrastructure and community services are maintained ...
• New estimators for cure rate models 

  Ramalata, Aluwani (2024)

  If study subjects are tracked long enough, it is a typical assumption in survival analysis that they will eventually experience the event of interest. However, that is not always the case. In reality, it is not uncommon ...
• Evaluating the impact of prescribed burning and herbivore grazing on soil nutrients and carbon dynamics in a savanna grassland in Satara, Kruger National Park 

  Ramabopa, Koketso Mmanare (2023)

  Savanna grasslands in South Africa are well adapted to fire and herbivory, yet these land management practices modify vegetative biomass and overtime affect forage productivity. Fire-herbivory interaction effects offer a ...
• Price transmission with error correction representation: an application to the South African Garlic Market 

  Mohale, Tumelo Arthur (2024)

  There is a high demand for garlic both from the local and international markets. South Africa and the world as a whole have seen a sharp/significant increase in the consumption of garlic during the Corona Virus (COVID-19) ...
• Evolution of acoustic communication and habitat type influence in the avian species, sabota lark calendulauda sabota (alaudidae) 

  Madiseng, Mogaletloa Eugene (2024)

  Habitat acoustics has been proposed to be involved in producing selective forces that mould bird vocalisations into the sounds we hear when birds vocalise. The influence of habitat on bird vocalisations is well-documented, ...
• Effect of different concentrations of phytostimbiostimulant application on growth, yield, and postharvest attributes of Cherry Tomatoes 

  Mokwena, Phuti Lucius (2024)

  Tomatoes can be regarded as important economic crops worldwide. They can enhance food security and alleviate poverty due to its numerous health benefits possess. The production of tomatoes in South Africa is finite, it has ...
• An investigation of fermentation and maturation temperatures on the chemical and sensory characteristics of the starter-culture based marula fruit wines 

  Ramoba, Louis (2024)

  Temperature is an important factor that affects the growth and activities of wine microorganisms, which then influences the chemical profile and consequently the organoleptic characteristics of the wine. The aim of the ...
• Error-correcting codes from 2-representations of the unitary group U(3,3) 

  Nyikadzino, Tapiwanashe Gift (2024)

  In this dissertation, we use modular representation theory to find error-correcting codes admitting finite simple group as a primitive permutation group and show that every binary linear code admitting group G as a primitive ...
• Density functional tight-binding study of li-intercalation in B-MnO2 for lithium-ion batteries 

  Ngobeni, Percy (2022)

  The derivation of β-MnO2 potentials was carried out using self-consistent density functional tight-binding (SSC-DFTB) parameterization within Material Studio®. For exchange-correlation functional, the generalized gradient ...
• The effect of didox on the induction of cell death in lung cancer cells challenged with SARS-CoV 2 recombinant spike proteins 

  Hlope, Kamogelo Sesi (2024)

  Lung cancer still accounts for most deaths caused by cancer in South Africa. Patients with lung cancer are more susceptible to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) fatal consequences due to their reduced lung function and ...
• Statistical modelling and analysis of business ownership in South Africa 

  Sebola, Lepulana Sylvester (2023)

  Business owners play a vital role in the social and economic development of South Africa by providing employment and services to the country’s citizens. South African infrastructure and community services are maintained ...
• Assessing the impact of chicken compost application and water regime manipulation on selected soil properties and furarium wilt of tomato 

  Masipa, Ngoako Kgaoelo (2023)

  Soil properties such as physico-chemical and water holding capacity affect plant growth and the ability to resist soil-borne diseases. In tomato production, soil-borne disease such as Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium ...
• A comparative study on water deficit stress tolerance between the cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata [L.] walp) and soybean (Glycine max [L.] merrill) 

  Lutombo, Mulalo (2023)

  The world has lately suffered prominent natural disasters, most with potential to extirpate all form of life. Drought comes in second to hurricanes in regards to causing severe economic impacts worldwide. Drought is a ...
• Economic analysis of cassava starch production vis-a-vis starch production from Maize and Potatoes in South Africa 

  Nkosi, Zinhle Zandile (2024)

  South Africa is a net importer of cassava starch and its derivatives. Yet, demand for cassava starch is increasing on a global scale. Without a supply and developed value chain, South Africa may continue as a net importer ...

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