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Small tropical reservoirs and fish cage culture: a pilot study conducted in Machakos district, Kenya
(Aquaculture International., 2011-01-07)
The findings of this study provide useful insights into the key aspects of fish cage farming to be considered during setting and overall management of multi-purpose water resources so as to maximise their aquacultural ...
Nitrification in modified sewerage stabilisation ponds prior to discharge into the Ugandan side of Lake Victoria
(International Journal of Environmental Studies., 2010-12-08)
Large volumes of wastewater in the Ugandan capital Kampala have seriously polluted Lake Victoria, from which the city draws its freshwater. Untreated effluent drains directly into this lake. In tropical temperatures, ...
Determination of selected acaricide residues in soils and water resources around cattle dip tanks in Mbarara district, western Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-10)
This study determined the levels of selected acaricide residues in soils and water samples around cattle dips in Mbarara District western Uganda. Samples were collected, prepared and analysed for amitraz, chlorpyrifos and ...
Catalytic potential of natural zeolites and selected metalic ores in pyrolysis of groundnut shells for bio-oil production
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-07)
Catalytic pyrolysis is a promising thermochemical method of conversion of biomass to chemicals and fuels compatible with current petrochemical engines. Catalytic modification of pyrolyzed bio-oils are geared towards the ...
Facile synthesis and characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with hydroxyapatite from cattle horns for adsorptive removal of fluoride
(Heliyon Open access, 2023-03-08)
Developing a new adsorbent for fluoride removal from cattle horn waste materials by a facile chemical method has shown great potential for fluoride removal. This paper reports the synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes ...
Optimization of the physicochemical parameters of selected agricultural wastes to increase biosynthetic gas and biochar yields
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2019-10)
Biosynthetic gas and biochar are gaseous and solid fuels, respectively, that can be produced from various lignocellulosic feedstock via pyrolysis and are recognized as clean and attractive sources of renewable energy. They ...
Silicone elastomer composites fabricated with MgO and MgO-multi-wall carbon nanotubes with improved thermal conductivity
(MDPI: Nanomaterials, 2021-12-16)
The effect of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the thermal conductivity of MWCNTs and MgO-reinforced silicone rubber was studied. The increment of thermal conductivity was found to be linear ...
3 - Advanced biopolymer-based green composites: their processing and damage mechanism
(ScienceDirect, 2021-09)
Composites are constructions of lightweight bearing high toughness and custom-made properties for precise use, globally. In addition, bio-based composites are constructions made from natural and/or synthetic fibers and ...
Mycotoxins’ toxicological mechanisms involving humans, livestock and their associated health concerns: a review
(Toxins : MDPI, 2022-02-24)
Mycotoxins are well established toxic metabolic entities produced when fungi invade agricultural/farm produce, and this happens especially when the conditions are favourable. Exposure to mycotoxins can directly take place ...
Characterization and analysis of some natural dyes from selected plants in Uganda
(Makerere University (Unpublished work)., 2012-08)
Forty different plant species with potential to yield natural dyes were collected from different
parts of Uganda between 2004 and 2008. Extraction of the plant materials was done using
distilled water after heating for ...