Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Efficiency of honey–grape blend in reducing radiation-induced mucositis in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
(AIMS Press, 2025-03-12)This study assessed the efficacy of a honey–grape blend in reducing the severity and onset of radiation oral mucositis (ROM) in patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Oral mucositis ... -
Kinetics and energetics of biodiesel oxidation stability: The impact of Uapaca kirkiana-derived natural antioxidants
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2025-03)Despite considerable progress in understanding biodiesel autoxidation inhibition, the kinetics and energetics of the inhibition reactions involving natural antioxidants remain underexplored. Most existing research on natural ... -
Hermetia illucens pupae casings and biogas slurry activated carbon electrodes for Cd2 + removal from aqueous solutions using capacitive deionization
(Elsevier, 2025-04-01)This study examined capacitive deionisation’s effectiveness for recovering Cd2+ from water using novel carbon-based electrodes derived from Hermetia illucens pupae casings (PC) and biogas slurry (BG). Activated carbon (AC) ... -
Compressive strength optimization of the ambient-cured metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar using the Taguchi design approach
(Elsevier, 2025-05-16)This study utilized raw natural kaolinite sourced along Pugu hills, Tanzania, as the aluminosilicate source. To optimize the compressive strength, nine (9) metakaolin geopolymer formulations were activated using the Taguchi ... -
Electro-spun transparent film from banana pseudo-stem native cellulose using N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide solvent system
(Elsevier, 2025-04-21)The study-utilized electrospinning to prepare a transparent film from native cellulose extracted from banana pseudo stems. The process of electrospinning was performed at room temperature conditions, after which the cellulose ... -
Modelling and optimization of different pozzolanic materials in the durability of cement composite by central composite design
(Elsevier, 2025-04-19)The production of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) requires high temperatures and significant energy consumption, leading to environmental pollution and posing challenges to the sustainability of green cementing materials. ... -
Tree demographics and soil charcoal evidence of fire disturbances in an inaccessible forest atop the Mount Lico inselberg, Mozambique
(John Wiley & Sons, 2024-10-24)Societal Impact Statement Highland forests of Mozambique have been strongly modified by human activities for millennia. Some highlands have sheer rock cliffs and are highly inaccessible to people and appear relatively ... -
Life Cycle Assessment and Cost Analysis of Locally Made Solar Powered Cooler for Vaccine Storage.
(Elsevier, 2025-04-15)Storing vaccines and perishable food in regions without access to the national grid presents significant challenges. Solar power generation technologies have emerged as a viable alternative solution to address these issues. ... -
Agro-Waste-Derived Hybrid Biochar Exhibits High-Efficiency Removal of Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds
(Springer International Publishing, 2025-04-11)Poor waste management of the products and products used in water sources becomes a problem for living organisms’ health. Using biosorbent from agro-waste materials becomes the solution for waste management and wastewater ... -
Kinetics and energetics of biodiesel oxidation stability: The impact of Uapaca kirkiana-derived natural antioxidants
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2025-03)Despite considerable progress in understanding biodiesel autoxidation inhibition, the kinetics and energetics of the inhibition reactions involving natural antioxidants remain underexplored. Most existing research on natural ... -
Applications of Natural Rocks as Heat-Storage Materials for Food Drying in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2025-10-03)Natural rocks are emerging as a viable solution for solar heat storage in Sub-Saharan Africa due to their low cost and accessibility, as well as their ability to reduce energy costs and reliance on solar energy. This study ... -
Simulation and Experimental Performance Analysis of Portable Locally-Made Solar-Powered Cooler for Vaccine Storage
(Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2025-02)Poor storage conditions, particularly exposure to extreme temperatures, can significantly compromise vaccine efficacy, making them ineffective or harmful. This highlights the urgent need for adequate storage infrastructure ... -
Spatial occurrence and variation of the active pharmaceutical compounds in rivers and groundwater systems in Arusha City, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2024-06-30)This study investigated the occurrence of 11 pharmaceutical compounds in the rivers and groundwater systems of Arusha City, Tanzania. Each suspected individual residue of active pharmaceutical compounds in water matrices, ... -
Impacts of Nonlinear Loads on the Power Quality of Solar Microgrids and Proposed Mitigation Strategies
(sci, 2025-02-18)The integration of solar energy into microgrids poses significant challenges in maintaining power quality due to the variable nature of solar generation and the presence of nonlinear loads such as uninterruptible power ... -
Kinetics and energetics of biodiesel oxidation stability: The impact of Uapaca kirkiana-derived natural antioxidants
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2025-03)Despite considerable progress in understanding biodiesel autoxidation inhibition, the kinetics and energetics of the inhibition reactions involving natural antioxidants remain underexplored. Most existing research on natural ... -
Effect of waste water bottle and treated sisal fibers on the durability and mechanical properties of concrete
(Nature Publishing Group UK, 2025-03-07)Globally, the disposal of waste plastic bottles is challenging. However, many researchers reported the importance of incorporating waste polyethylene-based waste water bottles (WWB) as a fiber and treated sisal fiber ... -
Eco-friendly catalyst design: Transforming volcanic lava ashes into sustainable synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol in one pot solvent-free route
(Elsevier, 2025-04)Volcanic lava ash (VLA), a natural waste from nature’s geological activities was used as a raw material for the first time to produce a series of heterogeneous catalysts via facile calcination from 300 to 900 °C. The ... -
Synergistic antimicrobial mechanisms of silver-doped zinc oxide for water treatment: a systematic review
(IWA Publishing, 2025-03-10)This systematic review provides an overview of the existing research on antimicrobial mechanisms of silver-doped zinc oxide nanocomposites (Ag/ZnO NCs). It reports the existing knowledge on the synergistic effect (relationship) ... -
Optimization, Characterization and Modeling of Functionalized Macadamia Nutshell Derived-Biochar for Drinking Water Defluoridation
(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 ... -
Transforming Smallholder Agriculture Amid Water Scarcity: A Systematic Review of the Socio-Economic Benefits of Micro-Irrigation Technologies
(GAJHSS, 2025-02-06)The review focuses on the socio-economic benefits of micro-irrigation technologies (MITs) for smallholder farmers, highlighting their potential to transform agricultural practices and enhance sustainability. The review ...
