Browsing Research Articles [MEWES] by Author "Rwiza, Mwemezi"
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Adsorption and desorption ability of divalent mercury from an interactive bicomponent sorption system using hybrid granular activated carbon
(Springer International Publishing, 2023-09)The sequestration of heavy metals from multicomponent sorption media has become critical due to the noxious effects of heavy metals on the natural environment and subsequently on human health as well as all life forms. The ... -
Adsorption and desorption processes of toxic heavy metals, regeneration and reusability of spent adsorbents: Economic and environmental sustainability approach
(Elsevier, 2024-05-19)A growing number of variables, including rising population, water scarcity, growth in the economy, and the existence of harmful heavy metals in the water supply, are contributing to the increased demand for wastewater ... -
Adsorption of phenol and methylene blue contaminants onto high-performance catalytic activated carbon from biomass residues
(Cellpress, 2025-01-15)Organic contaminants from wastewater toxicity to the environment has increased during the last few decades and, therefore, there is an urgent need to decontaminate wastewater prior to disposal. This study aimed to create ... -
Adsorptive Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater Using Low-Cost Adsorbents Derived from Agro-based Materials.
(Springer Nature, 2024-03-29)Recently, anthropogenic activities have evolved into sources of pollution, particularly when it comes to the discharge of harmful heavy metals into the natural environment. As a result, the concentration of diverse heavy ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of land use and land-cover pattern to monitor dynamics of Ngorongoro world heritage site (Tanzania) using hybrid cellular automata-Markov model
(Elsevier, 2022)Assessment of land-use and land-cover (LULC) change of any region is one of the prominent features used in environmental resource management and its overall sustainable development. This study analyzed the LULC changes ... -
Analysis of spatio-temporal climate variability of a shallow lake catchment in Tanzania
(IWA Publishing, 2020-04-06)This study analyzed the trends and spatio-temporal variability in rainfall and temperature, and the length of the rainy season (LRS) in the Lake Manyara catchment, Tanzania, covering a period between 1988 and 2018 using ... -
Analysis of spatio-temporal climate variability of a shallow lake catchment in Tanzania
(IWA Publishing, 2021)This study analyzed the trends and spatio-temporal variability in rainfall and temperature, and the length of the rainy season (LRS) in the Lake Manyara catchment, Tanzania, covering a period between 1988 and 2018 using ... -
Antibiotic-resistant microbial populations in urban receiving waters and wastewaters from Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance against certain medications in the pathogenic microbial community is globally increasing due to the continual discharge and disposal of pharmaceuticals in the environment. The phenomenon resulted ... -
Applicability of bio-adsorbents synthesized from maize/corn plant residues for heavy metals removal from aquatic environments: an insight review
(EQA-International Journal of Environmental Quality, 2023-07-14)The underutilization of agricultural waste products in recent years has resulted in environmental issues owing to improper disposal. As a result, heavy metals removal from aqueous systems utilizing sorbent materials produced ... -
Applicability of bio-adsorbents synthesized from maize/corn plant residues for heavy metals removal from aquatic environments:an insight review
(International Journal of Environmental Quality, 2023-07-04)The underutilization of agricultural waste products in recent years has resulted in environmental issues owing to improper disposal. As a result, heavy metals removal from aqueous systems utilizing sorbent materials produced ... -
Application of sustainability indicators for the evaluation and selection of robust organic-rich wastewater treatment technology for resource recovery
(AIMS Press, 2024-10-29)A comparative study was conducted to compare the performance of waste stabilization ponds (WSPs) with an upflow operation type advanced facultative pond integrated with constructed wetland (AFP-CW) technologies. Our aim ... -
Artisanal and small-scale mining in Tanzania and health implications: A policy perspective
(Elsevier, 2023-03-17)The mineral sector, especially its small-scale subsector, has become significant in the emerging economies of the Global South. Tanzania is the focus of this policy exposition paper because, aside from Ghana and South ... -
Assessing Land Use/Cover dynamics of the Ngorongoro world heritage site in Tanzania using a hybrid CA–Markov model
(Authorea, 2020-10)In this study, land-use/cover pattern of the UNESCO world heritage site, Ngorongoro Conservation Area; is analyzed using the CA–Markov model with the help of RS and GIS. Hybrid classification techniques ware used to monitor ... -
Assessment of contamination level of a Tanzanian river system with respect to trace metallic elements and their fate in the environment
(IWA Publishing, 2022-04-01)The quality of water and sediments from a marginally-studied river was investigated with respect to As, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn including their fractionation behavior and environmental risk. Samples were collected ... -
Assessment of Groundwater Quality under Changing Climate in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2022-07)Understanding the hydrochemical composition of water resources in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA, Dodoma, Tanzania) related to climate variability is essential for sustainable development. Thus, the current study ... -
Assessment of Physicochemical Profile and Heavy Metal Constituents in the Groundwaters of Rural Areas in Southwest Tanzania
(Springer Naturer, 2024-07-10)This study focuses on groundwater quality in rural areas of Tanzania, addressing the literature gap on water quality data for sustainable rural development. Most rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa depend on groundwater ... -
Assessment of the impact of groundwater pumpage on water supply sustainability in Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-10-23)In the present study, a 42-year record of rainfall and temperature from Airport and a 43-year rainfall record from Kizimbani meteorological station were analyzed to understand how these climatic variables are affecting ... -
Biochars derived from banana and mango peels in isolated systems revealed high removal efficiency of endocrine-disrupting compounds from water.
(Springer Nature, 2024-10-01)This study investigated the effectiveness of biochar derived from banana and disrupting endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) from water in isolated systems. The study aimed to provide an eco-friendly solution for water ... -
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 ...
