Browsing Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences by Author "Karungamye, Petro"
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The pharmaceutical disposal practices and environmental contamination: A review in East African countries
Karungamye, Petro; Rugaika, Anita; Mtei, Kelvin; Machunda, Revocatus (Elsevier, 2022-11-24)The aim of this review was to analyze the available information on methods used in disposing of unused or expired pharmaceuticals in East African countries and the possibility of environmental contamination. There are some ... -
Physicochemical and microbiological characterization and of hospital wastewater in Tanzania
Karungamye, Petro; Rugaika, Anita; Mtei, Kelvin; Machunda, Revocatus (Elsevier, 2023-08-25)Given the complex composition of hospital wastewater and the high risk of initiating disease outbreaks, comprehensive monitoring and treatment of hospital wastewater are required to prevent social and environmental ... -
Physicochemical and microbiological characterization and of hospital wastewater in Tanzania
Karungamye, Petro; Rugaika, Anita; Mtei, Kelvin; Machunda, Revocatus (Elseiver, 2023-08-25)Given the complex composition of hospital wastewater and the high risk of initiating disease outbreaks, comprehensive monitoring and treatment of hospital wastewater are required to prevent social and environmental ... -
Removal of arsenic in a sand filter coupled with zero valent iron
Edward, Daniel; Karungamye, Petro; Nelson, Grite; Selemani, Juma; Njau, Karoli (Elsevier, 2023-06-22)Arsenic (As) in wastewater has negative effects on the environment and human health, hence As containing wastes must be handled properly. Given the accessibility of metallic iron, studies investigating into the potential ... -
The removal of ciprofloxacin from synthetic wastewater in constructed wetland
Karungamye, Petro; Rugaika, Anita; Mtei, Kelvin; Machunda, Revocatus (Elsevier, 2023-04-08)Considering the health effects of antibiotics in the environment, effective monitoring and treatment technologies are needed to mitigate social and environmental impacts. The present study was carried out to investigate ... -
A Review of Methods for Removal of Ceftriaxone from Wastewater
Karungamye, Petro; Rugaika, Anita; Mtei, Kelvin; Machunda, Revocatus (MDPI, 2022-08-02)The presence of pharmaceuticals in surface water and wastewater poses a threat to public health and has significant effects on the ecosystem. Since most wastewater treatment plants are ineffective at removing molecules ...