We describe the production of collagen fibre bundles through a multi-strand, semi-continuous extrusion process.Cross-linking using an EDC (1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide), NHS BEETS (N-hydroxysuccinimide) combination was considered.Atomic Force Microscopy and Raman spectroscopy focused on how cross-linking affected the collagen fibri
This study examines the soil bacterial diversity in the Portulacaria afra-dominated succulent thicket vegetation of the Albany Subtropical Thicket biome; this biome is endemic to South Africa.The aim of the study was to compare the soil microbiomes between intact and degraded zones in the succulent thicket and identify environmental factors which c
Many animals use social cues to find refuges.Bats can find roosts using the echolocation and social calls of conspecifics, but they might also use scent cues, a possibility which is less studied.The entrances of bat roosts are often marked by guano and urine, providing possible scent cues.We conducted eight experiments to Lilac test whether bats us
Distribution of goods is one of the main issues that directly affect the performance of the companies PPE Supplies since efficient distribution of goods saves energy costs and also leads to reduced environmental impact.The multi-compartment vehicle routing problem (MCVRP) with a heterogeneous fleet of vehicles is encountered when dealing with this
The growing health awareness among consumers has increased the demand for non-dairy-based products containing probiotics.However, the incorporation of probiotics in non-dairy matrices is challenging, and probiotics tend to have a low survival rate in BEETS these matrices and subsequently perform poorly in the gastrointestinal system.Encapsulation o