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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 ... -
Antioxidant content and potential of fresh and processed cladodes and fruit from different coloured cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica and Opuntia robusta) cultivars
(University of the Free State, 2013-02)English: Different coloured cactus fruit, peel, seeds and cladodes were studied for antioxidant content and -capacity in fresh products. Fruit and cladodes from seven different cultivars from the O.ficus-indica spp. and ... -
Food preferences of international students at the University of the Free State
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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 electro-chemically activated water as an alternative detergent for polyamide and machine washable wool
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)English: The electro-chemical activation of aqueous media is relatively new technology. The alkaline part of the activated media (catholyte) is used in a wide variety of applications due to outstanding detergency properties. ... -
Nutritional composition, descriptive sensory analysis and consumer acceptability of products developed from Agave americana flowers
(University of the Free State, 2014-02)English: The nutritional composition of agave flowers was determined and the following nutrients were analysed: moisture (86.62%); energy (226 kJ/100 g); proteins (1.71 g/100 g); fat (0.46 g/100 g); dietary fibre (2.12 ... -
An assessment of Seshoeshoe dress as a cultural identity for Basotho women of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2007-09)English: The focus of this survey study was to investigate the perceptions of the people regarding the seshoeshoe dress as part of the cultural identity for Basotho women in Lesotho. The population for the study was ... -
The water, energy and soil removal efficiency of a top and a front loader washing machine
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)English: Water and energy are used in the domestic laundering processes for optimum soil and stain removal. Water and energy conservation are important issues in the quest for more environment friendly household practices. ... -
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 ... -
The evaluation of conventional retting versus solar baking of Agave americana fibres in terms of textile properties
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)The overall goal of the study was to evaluate solar baking against conventional retting as decortication methods of Agave americana fibre in terms of textile properties. The study focused mainly on: • Identification of the ... -
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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