Browsing Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences by Subject "Biochar"

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Optimization, Characterization and Modeling of Functionalized Macadamia Nutshell Derived-Biochar for Drinking Water Defluoridation

Yegon, Andrew; Mtavangu, Stanslaus; Rwiza, Mwemezi; Machunda, Revocatus (Springer International Publishing, 2025)

Fluoride contamination in drinking water is a serious global environmental concern owing to its irreversible health effects. This study synthesized Zr(IV)-impregnated macadamia nutshell biochar (Zr-MNSB) by the surface ...
Optimizing ciprofloxacin removal from water using jamun seed (Syzygium cumini) biochar: A sustainable approach for ecological protection

Ripanda, Asha; Rwiza, Mwemezi; Nyanza, Elias; Machunda, Revocatus (Elsevier, 2024-01-01)

Scientific interest in antimicrobial pollutants, such as ciprofloxacin, has increased. Due to spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, resistance genes, and their dissemination to the environment. Therefore, their remediation ...