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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Institute for Sustainability and Innovation (ISI)"”.
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Methods for assessment and techniques for management of striped legless lizard Delma impar populations in South-Eastern Australia
… with drift-fences was found to be a useful tool for conducting habitat manipulation experiments on the species. However, the use of artificial shelters, roof tiles in this case, is cheaper, less labour intensive and less disturbing and therefore provides an adequate survey tool. Surveys conducted …
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Membrane distillation in dairy processing
… distillation (MD) is a novel membrane process for industry which promises to be a low energy and/or low cost alternative to established separation technologies. The overall objective of this research was the theoretical and experimental investigation of direct contact MD (DCMD) for major dairy …
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Improving the durability and performance of hollow fibre membranes with nanocomposite and inorganic/organic hybrid materials
Water is a vital element for our existence but secure supply is challenged by population pressures and climate change. To ensure water security, it is essential to explore new sources and to recycle water for non-potable applications to reduce demand for the more valuable potable water. Membranes …
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Carbon-nanotube-based membranes for water desalination by membrane distillation
… of carbon nanotubes in combination with polymers and metals to enhance membrane lifespan and performance. Carbon nanotube Buckypapers were used as a template to engineer composite structures. The new materials have been thoroughly characterized for their thermal, structural and performance …
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The use of stomatal frequency from three Australian evergreen tree species as a proxy indicator of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration
… terrestrial ecosystems is still uncertain. If information can be obtained on how past fluctuations in [CO2] and temperature has affected terrestrial communities this knowledge can increase our understanding as to how future climate change may impact upon modern-day ecosystems. Foliar stomatal …
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Directions for best management of Kangaroo grass (Themeda triandra Forssk.) re-establishment in southeastern Australian native grassland remnants
Western basalt plains native grasslands, which extend from the west of Melbourne in Victoria to the South Australian border, are recognised as one of the most threatened ecosystems in Victoria (DC&E 1992). Ecosystem functions and their ability to support life are disappearing along with the remnant …
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The eco-physiology of macroalgae from a temperate marine embayment in southern Australia
This study investigated the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on the growth and ecophysiology of a number of dominant species of macroalgae at a site in Port Phillip Bay (PPB), a large shallow water marine embayment located on the central southern coast of Victoria, Australia. This thesis …