DFT insight into the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on the Pt₃Co(111) surface by Matsutsu, Molefi

“…However, due to the slow oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) kinetics, high Pt loadings have to be used. The high Pt loadings lead to high costs of the PEMFC. …”
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Establishing a facility to measure packed column hydrodynamics by Lamprecht, Sarel Marais

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An investigation of the interlayer adhesion strength between the granular base and lightly cemented subbase and its influence on the pavement performance by Ntirenganya, Naphtal

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Lipid-based nanoparticles for altering immune response: A step towards targeted cancer immunotherapy by Ismail, Noha Samir

“…Pegylated nano-liposomes were synthesized with size of 190 nm loaded with conjugated form of the drug which is drug-cholesterol in order to maximize the loading efficiency reaching 82±4% and physical stability with minimal changes in size and zeta potential. …”
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Behaviour of oxygen transfer in a simulated multiphase hydrocarbon-based bioprocess in a bubble column reactor by Abufalgha, Ayman A.

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Male genital tract versus blood HIV-1 compartmentalization and selection: the first step of the transmission bottleneck? by Kariuki, Samuel Mundia

“…Viral loads from blood and semen and CD4+ T cell counts from blood were measured. …”
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In vitro and in vivo characterisation of SARS-CoV-2 wildtype, Beta, Delta and Omicron variants of concern : growth kinetics and viral shedding by Sutherland, Andrew David

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The characterization of the components of the energy and water balance within hedgerow orchards for the verification of a two-dimensional water balance and energy interception mode...

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Geotechnical characterisation of the upper quaternary sands of the Cape Flats by Fouche, Nanine

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On the kinetics of a novel homogeneous metal catalyst for n-octane activation by Horak, Wessel

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Evaluation of sawmilling and cross-laminated timber processing value chain integration by Chatukuta, Sylvester

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Oxygen reduction reaction on carbon supported dispersed platinum nanoparticles and extended platinum surfaces by Taylor, Susan M

“…This observation alludes to an increase in particle agglomeration with platinum loading, and physical characterisation methods such as TEM and XRD showed an increase in the average particle size with increasing platinum loading, which supports the CO stripping voltammetry findings. …”
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The adsorption and elution of Pt-, Pd- and Au cyanide using activated carbon by Snyders, Cornelius Albert

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Ergogenic aids used by ultra-marathon runners by Gwilliams, Michael

“…Recreational runners were approximately one third less likely to undertake the dietary practice of carbo-loading than competitive runners. …”
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The overall oxygen transfer coefficient and interfacial area in hydrocarbon-based bioprocesses by Hollis, Peter Graham

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Proteomic investigation of blood-based biomarkers for the diagnosis of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders by Murugan, Brandon Dean

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Understanding pregnancy intention in the Southern African setting: validation of the London measure of unplanned pregnancy in the Cape Town area, South Africa by Ernstoff, Elizabeth

“…Cronbach's alpha increased to 0.87 for Xhosa and 0.74 for Afrikaans and all items loaded on to one component with Eigenvalues of 3.3 and 2.6, for Xhosa and Afrikaans respectively. …”
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Towards an algorithm for the prediction of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries by Fickling, Shaun Dean

“…In the years following injury, ACL deficient individuals are likely to experience lasting joint pain, functional instabilities and the onset of osteoarthritis. …”
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The role of the HIV-1 Tat protein in acute stroke: more than just a transactivator of transcription? by McMullen, Kate Elizabeth

“…The precise mechanisms by which these associations occur are not known. However, they are likely to be part of a multiple-hit phenomenon in HIV stroke pathogenesis. …”
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An integrated analysis of the flow volumes, conditions and cold storage capacities in the South African citrus supply chain. by Bulterman, Stuart

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