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Characteristics of briquettes from plastic pyrolysis by-products
(MESI, 2023)Pyrolysis has been proven as a method to reduce plastic waste and produce useful products, especially liquid fuels. However, plastic pyrolysis also produces gases and char as by-products which are being investigated for ... -
Characterization of bird, reptile, and insect community diversity in constructed wetlands and waste stabilization ponds across Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-11)Wastewater treatment systems, such as Constructed Wetlands (CWs) and Waste Stabilization Ponds (WSPs), have untapped biodiversity enhancement and development potential. Birds, insects, and reptiles, which are displaced by ... -
Characterization of Polycaprolactone and Rice Husk Silica Composite (PCL-SiO2) by E-Spinning to Apply Supporter for Drug Release
(IOP Publishing Ltd, 2017)Abstract. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is an interesting material to apply biomedical field owing to its biodegradability and biocompatibility which is suitable for a specific site with longer healing times. Blending the polymer ... -
Characterization of soil health and nutrient content status across the North-East Maasai Landscape, Arusha Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-01-19)Soil fertility management has been a great challenge to smallholder farmers in the Northern Tanzania, especially in the Maasai landscape. Therefore understanding the nutrient status become important to forecast ... -
Chitosan-coated liposomes of Carrisa spinarum extract: synthesis, analysis and anti-pneumococcal potency
(ICE Publishing, 2023-02-16)In the present study, a chitosan (CS)-coated liposome (LipCsP-Chitosan) nanocarrier was fabricated for the delivery of Carissa spinarum (CsP) polyphenols to improve bioavailability and anti-pneumococcal potential against ... -
Clay-based ceramic materials for water de-fluoridation
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Long-term consumption of water with fluoride concentration above the WHO recommended limit of 1.5 mg/g may cause fluorosis. Low-income communities living in fluoride endemic regions are more affected as they cannot afford ... -
Clustering and Fuzzy Logic-Based Demand-Side Management for Solar Microgrid Operation: Case Study of Ngurudoto Microgrid, Arusha, Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2021-02-15)Permanent electricity availability should not be taken for granted since grid sustainability and reliability are at stake when there is no balance between supply and demand. This paper employs a load balancing demand-side ... -
Co-management of Lake Victoria Fisheries
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2017-11-29)There have been concerns about the declining fish catches and fisheries ecosystem health for a number of fisheries including Lake Victoria. Consequently, a co-management system has been introduced as a means of, among ... -
Coastal upwelling and seasonal variation in phytoplankton biomass in the Pemba Channel
(African Journals Online, 2021-02-11)This study was conducted in the Pemba Channel off Tanga Region in northern Tanzania to investigate physical and chemical factors that drive changes in phytoplankton biomass. Three transects off Mwaboza, Vyeru and Sahare ... -
Cockle (Anadara granosa) shells-based hydroxyapatite and its potential for defluoridation of drinking water
(Elsevier, 2022-03-03)The present study describes the synthesis and characterization of a hydroxyapatite (HAp)-based adsorbent derived from biogenic cockle (Anadara granosa) shells for the defluoridation of drinking water. The raw cockle shells ... -
Cockle (Anadara granosa) shells-based hydroxyapatite and its potential for defluoridation of drinking water
(Elsevier, 2022-02-27)The present study describes the synthesis and characterization of a hydroxyapatite (HAp)-based adsorbent derived from biogenic cockle (Anadara granosa) shells for the defluoridation of drinking water. The raw cockle shells ... -
Column design for groundwater hardness removal using cashew nut shells activated carbon with potential application in low-income communities
(2020-01)tigated. Water hardness has a significant impact on groundwater, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, leading to wasted investments in borehole drilling and worsening accessibility to potable water. In many developing ... -
Combined reverse osmosis and constant-current operated capacitive deionization system for seawater desalination
(Elsevier B.V., 2014-07-01)There is an increase in the use of water purification technologies to produce the purified water from saline water. The desalination process may either involve the use of a single desalination technology, or may include ... -
Community awareness on fluoride contaminant sources: a case study at Mount Meru slopes in Northern Tanzania
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-10-27)A study was conducted around the slopes of Mount Meru in Arumeru district of Arusha region at Ngarenanyuki ward, to update the awareness of the potential routes of human exposure to unacceptable levels of fluoride. ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phytocompound Variations in Leaves, Bark and Roots of Allspice (Pimenta Dioica) Collections in Tanzania
(AIJR, 2024-02-06)he efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction process ... -
Comparative sorption isotherms and removal studies for Pb(II) by physical and thermochemical modification of low-cost agro-wastes from Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2018-03)Corn and rice husks, agro-wastes available in large quantities in Tanzania, were used to remove Pb2+ from aqueous solution. Husks were used in raw form, pyrolyzed form, and chemically modified form. Material characterization ... -
Comparative Study of Pb2+ Removals and Isotherms by Physically - and Chemically - Modified Agro - Wastes from Tanzania
(Gwangju Institution of Science and Technology, 2016)Materials and Methods Raw corn and rice husk were washed several times using DIW to remove extraneous dirt and contaminants. The husks were then dried at 110 ºC overnight to remove moisture. Dried husks were then ground ... -
A comparison of aquatic macroinvertebrate and large branchiopod community composition between temporary pans of a conservation area and surrounding communal area in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-03-08)Although temporary wetlands are often biodiversity hotspots that deliver multiple ecosystem services, they are also threatened by human exploitation. We conducted a comparative field study to investigate the impact of ... -
Comparison of blue and green water fluxes for different land use classes in a semi-arid cultivated catchment using remote sensing
(Elsevier, 2021-08)Study area Kikuletwa catchment, Upper Pangani River Basin, Tanzania. Study focus This study compared yearly blue and green water fluxes using four different methods: Senay’s method (SN) (Senay et al., 2016), van Eekelen ... -
Complex Hydrides Li2MH5 (M = B, Al) for Hydrogen Storage Application: Theoretical Study of Structure, Vibrational Spectra and Thermodynamic Properties
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-12-18)Gaseous lithium complex hydrides Li2MH5 (M = B, Al) have been studied using DFT/B3P86 and MP2 methods with 6-311++G(d,p) basis set. High content of hydrogen by these materials accord them with good candidacy as a class of ...