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Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies Using Lead Ions onto Treated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)
According to recent reports in Kenya, there has been suspected cases of metal ions in the foodstuffs which could be from water resources. The country has been towards actualizing vision 2030 which is contributing to mass ...
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. ...
Equilibrium Studies For Adsorption Of Pb2+ Ions From Aqueous Solution Using Activated Maize Stalk Charcoal
(University of Embu, 2019)
Over the past years the world has experienced an increasing environmental problem due to the contamination of water bodies and the ecosystem by discharge of toxic heavy metals. Heavy metals are non-biodegradable pollutants ...
Biosorption of Chromium (Iii) Ions Onto Banana Petiole
(University of Embu, 2019)
Water pollution is a major issue in Kenya. It has continuously led to issues of clean water shortage which had led to citizens to use water that doesn’t meet safety standards. Heavy metals (metals which have densities of ...
Investigation of the Effect Of Ce3+ Doping on The Luminescent Properties of Baal2o4:Ce3+.
(University of Embu, 2019)
Discovery and invention of different luminescent material has greatly contributed to the growth of the global economy, especially the technology. Different elements especially the lanthanides have been research in terms ...
Structural And Luminescent Properties Of CaAl2O4:Ce3+ Nanomaterials
(University of Embu, 2019)
A luminescent material can be defined as a material that emits light when exposed to radiations such as ultraviolet light. These materials find a wide range of application especially in engineering field. The most common ...
Equilibrium Studies For The Adsorption Of Cd (Ii) Using Treated Maize Stalk Biochar
(University of Embu, 2019)
The release of overwhelming metals into nature has turned into a matter of concern in Kenya over the last few years. These pollutants are introduced into the environment significantly as a result of various industrial ...
Enhancing Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties on Humic Nitisols Using Residue Mulch and Tillage in Kirege, Tharaka-Nithi
(University of Embu, 2017)
Tillage and residue mulch alter the structure and composition of soil consequently influencing important soil physical and hydraulic processes such as soil water content and nutrient availability. This study therefore aimed ...
Factors Affecting Perfomance of Sand Dams in Nzambani Ward, Kyanika/Maluma Sublocation, Kitui County
(University of Embu, 2017)
A Sand dam is a structure built on river to store excess water in rainy seasons for use in drought seasons. They are suited for semi-arid areas. Globally, they are found in Japan, India, Mexico, Australlia, Thailand, SW ...
Utilization of Rice Husks in Mwea Irragation Scheme
(University of Embu, 2017)
Rice production in many regions of the world has resulted in a high influx of organic wastes (husks) to the environments due to dumping and burning. This is because most of the farmers cannot properly make use of these ...