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Empowerment model for people with disabilities participating in income generating activities: a case of a protective workshop in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2018-09)South Africa has 7,5% of people living with a disability. As a result, they experience difficulty in accessing education and employment opportunities. This high level of unemployment consequently results in people with ... -
The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids with specific reference to Echium seed oil on pork quality
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of Echium seed oil, together with other n-3 containing oils, on the levels of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), eicosapentanoic ... -
Selection, extraction, characterization and application of mucilage from cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia robusta) cladodes
(University of the Free State, 2016-08)English: Cactus pear plants (Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia robusta) are edible plants that grow and thrive in the semi-arid area of the Free State, South Africa, yet are unknown food sources. Cactus pear cladodes could ... -
Evaluation of the antimicrobial effect and strength properties of polyester, polyester/cotton and cotton treated with Anolyte
(University of the Free State, 2011)English: Textile materials are usually treated with chemicals like sodium hypochlorite and high temperatures to ensure sterility. This poses two potential problems: (1) it has a negative effect on strength properties of ... -
The evaluation of catholyte treatment on the colour and tensile properties of dyed cotton, polyester and polyamide 6,6 fabrics
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)English: Colour is one of the most significant factors in the appeal and marketability of textile products. Cotton, polyester and polyamide 6,6 are the most prominent groups of fibres used in the world. A Life Cycle ... -
Degumming Gonometa postica cocoons using environmentally conscious methods
(University of the Free State, 2015-02)English: The trend in the textile industry is at present towards eco-friendly processes and minimising the adverse ecological effects of production. Silk degumming is a high resource-consuming process, as far as water and ... -
Anolyte as an alternative bleach for cotton fabrics
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)English: Bleaches are used in the textile industry for brightening, whitening and cleaning fabrics. The two commonly used bleaches are hypochlorite and peroxide bleaches. Peroxide bleaches are used more often than chlorine ...
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