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Synthesis and characterization of aminofunctionalized chitosan-silica nanocomposite for the removal of Cu2+ from waste water
(Springer International Publishing, 2025-02-09)This study presents the synthesis and characterization of an aminofunctionalized chitosan-silica nanocomposite using the polymer melt intercalation technique. Chitosan, a biopolymer with inherent biocompatibility and ... -
Mitigation of Fluoride Contamination in Drinking Water Supply Sources by Adsorption Using Bone Char: Effects of Mineral and Organic Matrix
(MDPI, 2024-10-20)This study focused on fluoride (F−) contamination of water sources in Bahimi village, Cameroon. After the first investigation, results revealed that all water samples collected had elevated concentrations of fluoride ions ... -
Facile biosynthesis of Ag–ZnO nanocomposites using Launaea cornuta leaf extract and their antimicrobial activity
(Springer Nature, 2023-11-17)The quest to synthesize safe, non-hazardous Ag–ZnO nanoomposites (NCs) with improved physical and chemical properties has necessitated green synthesis approaches. In this research, Launaea cornuta leaf extract was proposed ... -
Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health
(Elsevier, 2024-01-01)Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats to the entire ecosystem. ... -
Understanding the Factors Influencing the Properties of Biomass-Derived Porous Carbon and Their Impacts on Electrical Double-Layer Capacitor Electrodes: A Comprehensive Review
(Wiley, 2024-09-04)The use of biomass as carbon precursors has been extensively investigated, with a particular emphasis on examining the properties of derived porous carbon and its application in electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). ... -
Research progress of sodium super ionic conductor electrode materials for capacitive deionization
(Elsevier, 2024-07)The world is suffering from water shortage and the hope relies on the desalination of salty water. Several technologies are available for desalination such as reverse osmosis and electrodialysis. However, the application ... -
Valorization potentials of phosphate tailings at Minjingu mines in Northern Tanzania
(The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2024-07)Sedimentary and igneous rocks are the two primary sources of phosphate that are mined and beneficiated to fertilizer. During the beneficiation process, phosphate is lost into the tailings. We investigated phosphate ... -
Capacitive deionization: Capacitor and battery materials, applications and future prospects
(Elsevier, 2024-09-15)Water scarcity all over the world attracts alternative methods to purify saline water and supplement the available dwindling freshwater resources. Capacitive deionization (CDI) is hopeful to supply water to the population ... -
Fluoride contamination a silent global water crisis: A Case of Africa
(Elsevier, 2024-11-20)Fluoride contamination in drinking water poses a global health risk, affecting millions worldwide, with Africa bearing a disproportionate burden due to unique geological factors like the East African Rift Valley. High ... -
Enhancing the optoelectronic properties of blended triphenylamine-betalain based dyes through tailoring the anchoring unit: a theoretical investigation
(Taylor & Francis, 2024-11-25)A series triphenyl-betalain organic dyes featuring carboxylic acid and nitro anchoring groups CH = C(X)COOH for the A1-X dyes and -CH = C(X)NO2 for the A2-X dyes, respectively, where X = CN, CH3, CCl3 and CF3 was evaluated ... -
Process modeling and optimization of photocatalytic treatment of dye-polluted effluent using novel polyaniline/graphene oxide-Fe3O4-Ag nanocomposites
(Elsevier, 2024-12-01)This study developed a novel photocatalytic nanocomposite via in situ polymerization with 3 % blend of graphene oxide (GO), magnetite (Fe3O4) and silver nanoparticle (Ag-Nps) from AgNO3. Also, the process applied a new ... -
Enhancements of Heat Islands in the Growing Cities in Developing Countries Due to Land Use Land Cover Changes and Climate Change: A Case of Babati-Tanzania
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2024-12-09)Climate is changing no doubt, with anthropogenic activities considered as the main driver of the change. Flooding, drought and urban heat island (UHI) are some impacts of climate change (CC). Additionally, land use land ... -
The enhanced performance of NaFe2PO4(SO4)2/C electrode materials in the desalination of brackish water by capacitive deionization
(Elsevier, 2024-12-15)In this study partial substitution of phosphates in Na3Fe2(PO4)3/C (NFP/C) by sulphates to prepare Na2Fe2(PO4)2SO4 (NFP2S/C) and NaFe2PO4(SO4)2/C (NFPS/C) was carried out by dissolution-evaporation method. The idea is to ... -
Combatting toxic chemical elements pollution for Sub-Saharan Africa's ecological health
(Elsevier, 2025-02-08)With its booming mining, processing industries, agriculture, and increasing urbanization, sub-Saharan Africa experiences an alarming rise in accumulation of toxic chemical elements in all environmental matrices threatening ... -
Dust exposure and its health implications to miners in Mererani artisanal and small-scale mining industry
(Taylor & Francis, 2025-01)This study aimed to identify and quantify the total dust exposure to underground miners in Mererani, Tanzania, and its composition to generate evidence for informed decision- and policy-making. The Analytical Air Monitoring ... -
A comprehensive life cycle assessment of sisal yarn production: Unveiling sustainability and resource optimization hotspots
(Elsevier, 2025-01-19)This study presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of sisal yarn production, covering key phases such as cultivation, transportation, decortication, brushing, baling, and yarn making to assess the environmental ... -
Techno‐Economic Evaluation of Synthetic and Natural Antioxidants Used for Enhancing Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel
(sci, 2025-01-07)The oxidation stability of biodiesel is a critical factor affecting its storage and performance, necessitating the use of antioxidants to enhance its shelf life and reliability. Both natural and synthetic antioxidants have ... -
Effects of different lengths and doses of raw and treated sisal fibers in the cement composite material
(nature, 2025-01-10)Sisal fiber moisture sensitivity and degradation are treated by alkaline and pozzolanic methods, such as silica fume and kaolin surface coating. However, it is novel that the treatment of sisal fiber by calcined bentonite ... -
Ecological Consequences of Antibiotics Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding Sources, Pathways, and Potential Implications
(KeAi, 2025-01-25)In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the increasing use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine, combined with inadequate waste and water management systems, has intensified the problem of antibiotic pollution. Untreated ... -
The phosphorus negotiation game (P-Game): first evaluation of a serious game to support science-policy decision making played in more than 20 countries worldwide
(Springer Nature Link, 2025-01-02)Environmental negotiations are complex, and conveying the interaction between science and policy in traditional teaching methods is challenging. To address this issue, innovative educational approaches like serious gaming ...
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