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Adsorption of lead and different colors from waste water using coconut shells adsorbent in form of simple activated carbon
(Makerere University, 2024)
The activated carbon was prepared under limited supply of oxygen from coconut shells as the precursor.The coconut shells are the ones from coconut trees scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, L. Three different pyrolysis ...
Determining the effect of magnesium oxide on the clinkering, physical and mechanical properties of cement, at Tororo cement Uganda limited.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-04)
The effect of MgO on the composition and properties of alite-sulphoaluminate cement clinker with commercial grade raw materials such as limestone ,clay gypsum and fly ash as starting materials has been depending in order ...
Catalytic pyrolysis of low density polyethylene waste.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-16)
Catalytic pyrolysis of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has received a lot of interest recently as a viable approach for converting plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbon products.
This study experimentally showed that ...
Treatment of ash from incineration of medical wastes by leaching and precipitation at Luwero industries limited
(Makerere University, 2024-01-17)
This research project is about treatment of ash from incineration of medical wastes at Luwero
Industries Limited in Nakasongola district. The research was successfully conducted with the
help of the supervisors at the ...
Comparison and characterization of used and fresh cooking oil and recycling of used oil into biodiesel.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-19)
Biodiesel from waste frying oil is an effective alternative fuel to conventional diesel and can be directly used as fuel in a diesel engine without any modifications to the engine. The major objective of this work was to ...
Assessment of the quality of sludge from small-scale anaerobic bio-digesters as potential organic fertilizers.
(Makerere University., 2024-01-16)
Many biogas plants are now being set up in the various areas across the country. With this comes in the challenge of disposal of the sludge (residue) as waste from the bio-digesters.
During biogas digestion, about 25-30% ...
Production of bio-ethanol from cassava peelings
(Makerere University, 2024-01-19)
The bioethanol production from waste is acquiring attraction as a strategy for increasing energy security. The rising energy requirements and atmospheric contamination by combustion gases and conventional fuel, has opened ...
Assessment of the quantity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in different water sources.
(Makerere University., 2024-03-06)
PFAS are persistent organic pollutants known for their potential adverse health effects. The presence of PFAS in water has become a global concern, necessitating accurate measurement methods. Water samples were collected ...
Production of biodegradable plastic from cassava grown in Uganda and investigation of it's biodegradability and properties
(Makerere University, 2024)
There has been an urgency of production and use of biodegradable plastics which are also known as biopolymers. In this research, the bioplastic made was out of cassava grown in Uganda. The extraction of cassava starch was ...