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Seasonal analysis of bacteriological quality of drinking water sources in communities surrounding Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
The 26 communities surrounding the rim of the largest Crater Lake in Africa, the Lake Bosomtwe, depend on the lake …
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Synthesis, modification and use of lignified bamboo isolate for the renovation of crystal violet dye effluent
Bamboo-based lignin (LBM) was synthesized from a simulated effluent of modified textile manufacturing process for bamboo fabrics. The efficacy of …
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Geo-electric method applied to groundwater protection of a granular sandstone aquifer
The geo-electric properties of the granular sandstone aquifer of Lafia and environs were evaluated for the purpose of groundwater management. …
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Adsorption of cadmium ion from aqueous solutions by copper-based metal organic framework: equilibrium modeling and kinetic studies
In the present study, the adsorption behavior of copper-based metal organic framework (Cu-MOF) in the removal of cadmium ion (Cd …
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Preparation and characterization of chitosan extracted from shrimp shells waste and chitosan film: application for Eriochrome black T removal from aqueous solutions
In this paper, chitosan (CS) was successfully extracted from shrimp shells waste at two deacetylation temperatures (90 °C and 40 …
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Adsorptive removal of chromium(VI) from aqueous solution unto groundnut shell
Chromium present in high levels in water poses a serious problem in many places around the world, sometimes in relation …
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Geoelectrical investigation of groundwater potential, at Nigerian Union of Teachers Housing estate, Paggo, Minna, Nigeria
Vertical electrical sounding (VES) was carried out to evaluate the groundwater potentials of Nigerian Union of Teachers Housing estate, Paggo, …
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Freeze desalination as point-of-use water defluoridation technique
Freeze desalination, i.e., desalination of water by freezing it, may be an option to treat polluted water at individual household …
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Chemical characteristics and health hazards of heavy metals in shallow groundwater: case study Anloga community, Volta Region, Ghana
Five water samples each were collected from six shallow wells which serve as source of drinking water at different locations …
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Engineered nanostructured ZnO for water remediation: operational parameters effect, Box–Behnken design optimization and kinetic determinations
The photocatalytic oxidation of methylene blue (MB) in aqueous media is explored using nanoscale ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) for maximal …
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Removal of phosphorus from secondary effluents using infiltration–percolation process
Intermittent infiltration–percolation is an extensively used treatment process which is capable of oxidizing and decontaminating wastewater. The main purpose of …
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Combined photocatalytic and Fenton oxidation for oily wastewater treatment
Our studies focused on assessing the effectiveness of the heterogeneous photocatalysis method (TiO 2 /UV) and examining the feasibility of …
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Application of response surface methodology for optimization of dissolved solids adsorption by activated coal
The adsorptive removal of total dissolved solids by activated coal using response surface methodology was investigated. A four-variable central composite …
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Removal of heavy metals by chitin: equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies
Adsorption is one of the most commonly used methods for the wastewaters treatment. In this work, we studied the impact …
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Less effect of wells physicochemical properties on the antimicrobial susceptibility Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated in equatorial region of Central Africa
This study aimed at assessing the impact of some wells abiotic factors on the antimicrobial susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated. …
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Computational and experimental study for the desalination of petrochemical industrial effluents using direct contact membrane distillation
The petrochemical, mining and power industries have reacted to the recent South African water crisis by focussing on improved brine …
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Potentials of Canarium schweinfurthii seed shell as a novel precursor for CH3COOK activated carbon: statistical optimization, equilibrium and kinetic studies
The possibility of utilizing Canarium schweinfurthii seed shell (CSSS) as a precursor to optimally produce activated carbon was harnessed by …
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Landuse and surface water quality in an emerging urban city
The study analyzed the impact of landuse types on surface water quality in an emerging urban city. The objectives were …
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Simultaneous removal of nitrate and phosphate from wastewater using solid waste from factory
Phosphorous and nitrogen concentration, respectively, between 20–100 and 500–1000 μg/L can cause eutrophication. Thus, developing efficient low-cost removal method is …
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The effect of the physicochemical conditions variations on the behavior of heavy metals trapped in polluted fluvial system sediments: the case of Oued Sebou, Morocco
This study was an attempt to understand the factors influencing the heavy metal distribution in polluted fluvial system sediments. Various …