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Effect of Varying Concentration of Strontium on Structural and Luminescent Properties of Sral2o3:Ce3+ Material
(University of Embu, 2019)
In modern world, luminescent materials with tunable emission properties have found application in most of the areas that usually deals with material sciences. White light emitting diodes have matched the efficiency of ...
Extent of Non-Revenue Water To Water Service Providers in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2017)
The importance of freshwater resource to man' s survival on earth cannot be over emphasized. It permeates through all aspects of man' s life on earth. From its use as drinking water, for food production, for washing ...
Morphological Characterization and Yield Performance of Amaranth Genotypes in Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)
Amaranth is one of the commonly cultivated indigenous vegetable in Kenya especially among the
rural dwellers. It is said to contain about 6% of the total land under vegetable cultivation annually.
This genus consists of ...
Response of the African Nightshade to Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers in Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)
The African nightshade vegetable is increasingly becoming an important leafy vegetable in Kenya
but the overwhelming consumer demand has not been satisfied as a result of low yields as
occasioned by lack of fertilizer ...
Structural and Luminescent Properties Of Sral2o4:Ce3+ Nanomaterials Kamande
(University of Embu, 2019)
Blue and violent emitting cerium doped strontium aluminate nanophosphor was synthesised through solution combustion method. The colour of undoped SrAl2O4 powders was white while that of SrAl2O4: Ce3+ powders were pale ...
Promoting Use of Urban Kitchen Gardens to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Embu Town
(University of Embu, 2017)
Use of urban kitchen gardens have been on the rise among some urban households. Their use has
been promoted to curb the food insecurity in the urban areas. The use of kitchen gardens is rising
especially in the urban ...
Synthesis And Investigation Of Properties Of Cerium Doped Calcium Oxide (Cao: Ce3+ )
(University of Embu, 2019)
Over the decade’s luminescent materials have found their use mostly in production of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), where different alkaline earth has been used in production of different colors. Phosphors have been used ...
Equilibrium Studies For Adsorption of Cadmium Ions Using Treated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)
Discharge of toxic heavy metals into the environment as industrial waste causes extensive soil and water pollution. The associated risk of pollution of heavy metals has increased over the recent years to a great extent. ...
Knowledge and Practise of Selected Integrated Soil Infertility Management Techniques in Embu West Sub-County
(University of Embu, 2017)
Soil fertility reduction due to soil nutrient depletion in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major challenge sustainable development of agriculture. Despite the ability of ISFM to improve soil fertility, less has been done towards ...
Investigating The Effect Of Adsorbent Dosage On Chromium (Iii) Ions Adsorption Onto Banana Petiole Biomass.
(University of Embu, 2019)
Water pollution has been the major cause of shortage of clean water in Kenya. This promptscitizens to use wastewater for domestic purposes. For example river Kapingazi in Embu wherewaste from the region is dumped is used ...