• Extraction of aromatic solvents from reformates and paint solvent wastes during ionic liquids 

  Mabaso, Mbongeni Hezekia (2016)

  The work conducted in this study comprised three aspects: syntheses, characterizations, and multi-component liquid-liquid extractions. The main objectives of the project were: (1) to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency ...

• The influence of various alkylammonium-based ionic liquids on the hydration state of temperature-responsive polymer 

  Umapathi, Reddicherla; Mhkize, Thandeka Yvonne; Venkatesu, Pannuru; Deenadayalu, Nirmala (Elsevierhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/310590507_The_influence_of_various_alkylammonium-based_ionic_liquids_on_the_hydration_state_of_temperature-responsive_polymer, 2016-11-19)

  The influence of different alkylammonium-based ionic liquids (ILs) on the temperature-dependent aqueous poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) solution is explored by the comprehensive experimental analysis. The co-solvents ...

• Enhanced production of N-acetyl-d-neuraminic acid by whole-cell bio-catalysis of Escherichia coli 

  Zhou, Junbo; Chen, Xianzhong; Lu, Liping; Govender, Algasan; Haiquan, Yang; Shen, Wie (Elsevierhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1381117715301144, 2016)

  N-acetyl-d-neuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) has been considerably focused due to its promising potential appli-cations in pharmaceuticals and dairy products. A whole-cell biocatalyst process is an important tool for synthesis of ...

• Exploring the stages of Polya’s problem-solving model during collaborative learning : a case of fractions 

  Brijlall, Deonarain (KRE Publishershttp://krepublishers.com/02-Journals/IJES/IJES-11-0-000-15-Web/IJES-11-3-000-15-Abst-PDF/IJES-11-3-291-15-526-Brijlall-D/IJES-11-3-291-15-526-Brijlall-D-Tx%5B8%5D.pdf, 2015)

  This paper reports on a small-scale action research, which investigated the processes involved in problem-solving in a mathematics class. Grade ten learners (n = 47) at a South African middle school were involved in the ...

• Investigation of combined effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and iron on lipid productivity of microalgae Ankistrodesmus falcatus KJ671624 using response surface methodology 

  Singh, Poonam; Guldhe, Abhishek; Kumari, Sheena K.; Rawat, Ismail; Bux, Faizal (Elsevierhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369703X14003039, 2015-02-15)

  Enhancement of lipid accumulation is essential to improve the commercial feasibility of microalgal biodiesel production. An oleaginous microalgal strain, Ankistrodesmus falcatus KJ671624 was evaluated for its potential as ...

• Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of a bio-based composite derived from banana plant source 

  Paul, Vimla; Kanny, Krishnan; Redhi, Gan G. (Elsevierhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359835X14002735, 2015-01)

  This paper focuses on the synthesis and testing of a novel bio-based composite structure in which banana fibres was infused with resin made from banana sap. The mechanical, thermal, morphological and bio-degradation properties ...

• Physico-chemical and biotic factors influencing microalgal seed culture propagation for inoculation of a large scale raceway pond 

  Mutanda, Taurai; Ranjith Kumar, R.; Bux, Faizal (African Journals Onlinehttp://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/122408, 2014)

  The growth of Chlorella vulgaris in open pond aquatic conditions poses serious challenges due to the interplay of both physico-chemical and biotic factors. We report here the monitoring of physico-chemical and biotic ...

• Recent developments in integrated collector storage (ICS) solar water heaters : A review 

  Singh, Ramkishore; Lazarus, I. J.; Souliotis, Manolis (Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.006, 2016)

  Conversion of solar energy via thermal route is highly efficient, more environmental friendly and eco-nomically viable. Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heaters (ICSSWHs) convert the solar radiation directly into ...

• Effect of internal woven roller shade and glazing on the energy and daylighting performances of an office building in the cold climate of Shillong 

  Singh, Ramkishore; Lazarus, I. J.; Kishore, V.V.N. (Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.09.009, 2015)

  The energy and visual performances of the façades are defined by many parameters including façade size, properties of glazings and shadings, and their arrangements as well as control strategies. In this study, a number of ...

• Lie symmetry analysis of the Black-Scholes-Merton Model for European options with stochastic volatility 

  Paliathanasis, Andronikos; Krishnakumar, K.; Tamizhmani, K. M.; Leach, P. G. L. (MDPIhttp://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/4/2/28, 2016-05-03)

  We perform a classification of the Lie point symmetries for the Black-Scholes-Merton Model for European options with stochastic volatility, σ, in which the last is defined by a stochastic differential equation with an ...

• Energy and daylighting performances of highly glazed buildings 

  Singh, Ramkishore; Lazarus, I. J. (Building Simulation, 2015-12)

  Glazed façades create indoor environment more attractive and pleasant but also let high solar and thermal gains in the buildings that lead to energy inefficiency. Hence, more attention needs to be given to the glazed ...

• Artificial intelligence for the evaluation of operational parameters influencing Nitrification and Nitrifiers in an activated sludge process 

  Awolusi, Oluyemi Olatunji; Nasr, Mahmoud; Kumari, Sheena K.; Bux, Faizal (Springer Science+Business Media, 2016)

  Abstract Nitrification at a full-scale activated sludge plant treating municipal wastewater was monitored over a period of 237 days. A combination of fluorescent in situ hybridiza-tion (FISH) and quantitative real-time ...

• On the Hojman conservation quantities in Cosmology 

  Paliathanasis, Andronikos; Leach, P. G. L.; Capozziello, Salvatore (Elsevier, 2016-04-10)

  We discuss the application of the Hojman’s Symmetry Approach for the determination of conservation laws in Cosmology, which has been recently applied by various authors in different cosmological models. We show that Hojman’s ...

• Lie Symmetries of (1+2) nonautonomous evolution equations in financial mathematics 

  Paliathanasis, Andronikos; Morris, Richard M.; Leach, P. G. L. (MDPIhttp://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/4/2/34/htm, 2016)

  We analyse two classes of (1 + 2) evolution equations which are of special interest in Financial Mathematics, namely the Two-dimensional Black-Scholes Equation and the equation for the Two-factor Commodities Problem. Our ...

• Uncertainty and sensitivity analyses of energy and visual performances of office building with external venetian blind shading in hot-dry climate 

  Singh, Ramkishore; Lazarus, I. J.; Kishore, V.V.N. (Eslevierhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261916314313, 2016)

  Fenestration has become an integral part of the buildings and has a significant impact on the energy and indoor visual performances. Inappropriate design of the fenestration component may lead to low energy efficiency and ...

• Integrated collector storage solar water heaters : survey and recent developments 

  Souliotis, Manolis; Singh, Ramkishore; Papaefthimiou, Spiros; Lazarus, I. J.; Andriosopoulos, K. (Springer Verlaghttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/273345032_Integrated_collector_storage_solar_water_heaters_survey_and_recent_developments, 2016)

  The direct conversion of solar to thermal energy is highly efficient, more environmental friendly and economically viable. Integrated collector storage solar water heaters (ICSSWH) converts the solar radiation directly into ...

• Algebraic and singularity properties of a class of generalisations of the Kummer–Schwarz equation 

  Sinuvasan, R.; Tamizhmani, K. M.; Leach, P. G. L. (Springerlink, 2016-09-28)

  The Kummer–Schwarz Equation, 2y􀀀 y􀀀􀀀􀀀 − 3y􀀀􀀀2 = 0, (the prime denotes differ-entiation with respect to the independent variable x) is well known from its connection to the Schwartzian Derivative and in its own right ...

• Analytical solutions in R + qRn cosmology from singularity analysis 

  Paliathanasis, Andronikos; Leach, P. G. L. (American Physical Society, 2016)

  The integrability of higher-order theories of gravity is of importance in the determining the proper-ties of these models and so their viability as models of reality. An important tool in the establishment of integrability ...

• An exploration of the common content knowledge of high school mathematics teachers 

  Bansilal, Sarah; Brijlall, Deonarain; Mkhwanazi, Thokozani (University of the Free Statehttp://www.perspectives-in-education.com, 2014)

  Many studies point to the problem of poor mathematics content knowledge of mathematics teachers in South Africa. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers’ knowledge of the mathematics they are themselves ...

• Volumetric, acoustic and refractive index for the binary system (Butyric acid + Hexanoic acid) at different temperatures 

  Bahadur, Indra; Deenadayalu, Nirmala; Naidoo, Paramespri; Ramjugernath, Deresh (Springerhttp://download.springer.com/static/pdf/637/art%253A10.1007%252Fs10953-014-0159-2.pdf?auth66=1406787882_2a722de1457f43e72639bc13e5f82fb3&ext=.pdf, 2014-04-12)

  In this paper density, sound velocity, and refractive index for the binary system (butyric acid ? hexanoic acid) were measured over the entire composition range and at 5 K intervals in the temperature range 293.15–313.15 ...

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