• assessing the effects of different binders on the quality and properties of carbonised briquettes produced from water hyacinth 

  Christopher, GESA; Gesa, Christopher (Makerere University, 2025-01-15)

  Energy is one of the most essential and most demanded resources on the planet earth. Due to this fact, there has been growing interest in utilizing water hyacinth as a source of renewable energy through the manufacture ...

• Solving a mechanical system of a multi-arm pendulum 

  Kayongo, Denis Kosea (Makerere University, 2025-01)

  The multi-arm pendulum system is a complex mechanical system consisting of interconnected pendulum arms. Understanding the dynamics and behavior of such systems is essential for various applications in physics, engineering, ...

• A geolocic report on the stratigraphic logging project of semiliki basin-albertine graben in ntoroko district western uganda 

  Ssenoga, Fred (Makerere Universty, 2024-06-17)

  A field work and excursion study to the Albertine graben was conducted from10th July-20nd July 2023. The study area was the Semliki basin, which is in Uganda's southern Albertine Graben. It is located south of Lake ...

• Production and characterization of fuel grade bio-ethanol from wild cassava starch. 

  Nagawa, Bridget (Makerere university., 2024-09-20)

  This project was based on fuel grade bioethanol production and characterization using wild cassava starch via SSF bioconversion approach. The driving force for fuel grade bioethanol production from nonedible starch sources ...

• Production of biodiesel from candlenut seeds. 

  Rwothongeyo, Trinity (Makerere University., 2024-09-20)

  The research project was aimed at production of biodiesel from candlenut seeds using the transesterification method. The driving force for biodiesel production has been the need to reduce the harmful emissions that result ...

• A geological mapping project report of area e, Igayaza, Isingiro District, Western Uganda. 

  Kibirige, Davis kabuye (Makerere University, 2023-08)

  This report is a summary of the Geologic mapping exercise carried out in Igayaza, Isingiro district on the Gayaza synclinorium, within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks. This excursion was aimed at equipping students ...

• Utilization of spent coffee grounds as an exfoliating agent in shower gel. 

  Mulungi, Faith (Makerere University., 2024-08-21)

  This research explores the development and evaluation of a novel shower gel formulation incorporating spent coffee grounds as a natural exfoliant. The primary objective of this study is to create an environmentally friendly, ...

• Assesesment of tiger nut as a potential feedstock for production of biodiesel. 

  Nsubuga, Marvin Jonathan (Makerere University., 2024-07-29)

  This study investigates the viability of tiger nut (cyperus esculentus) as a feedstock for biodiesel production. Tiger nut oil was extracted using the soxhlet extractor and its physiochemical properties analyzed. The oil’s ...

• Treatment of car wash waste water using a combined electrocoagulation and electro-oxidation technique 

  Namiiro, Mariat (Makerere University, 2024-06)

  Carwash wastewater contains a variety of contaminants, including oils, greases, detergents, and heavy metals, which pose significant environmental hazards if not properly treated. This study investigated the efficacy of ...

• Optimization of hydro distillation as a method of extracting essential oils from rosemary leaves. 

  Musiimenta, Stella (Makerere University., 2024-10-11)

  This is study aimed at optimizing hydro-distillation as a method of extracting essential oils from rosemary leaves. Fresh rosemary plant materials were used and made free from contaminants by washing the leaves and air ...

• Determination of the Optimum carbonization temperature for preparation of rice husk-based and spent coffee based activated carbon for optimal removal of methyl orange from wastewater 

  Mandela, Nelson (Makerere University, 2024-12-09)

  This thesis focuses on determination of the Optimum carbonization temperature for both rice husk and spent coffee by pyrolysis at temperatures of 200, 500 and 900 degrees centigrade .Initial dye concentration and contact ...

• Utilization of ginger extract for preservation of mango fruit juice. 

  Amajoru, Lydia (Makerere University., 2024-07-15)

  The fact that ginger has antibacterial and antioxidant properties, this study looked at using natural compounds made from ginger to preserve fresh mango fruit juice. This study was carried out alongside control samples, ...

• Production of Bio-ethanol from FHIA banana pseudo-stems. 

  Namunyiga, Warhda (Makerere University., 2024-07-19)

  Bioethanol is a renewable energy fuel that can be used wholly or blended with diesel or gasoline to run Internal Combustion Engines. Its use is intended to curb effects of global warming brought about by excessive use of ...

• Synthesis of activated biochar from cowdung and its application in removal of methylene blue from textile wastewater. 

  Eliot, Precious (Makerere university., 2024-07-26)

  This research focused on the removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater using adsorption method through application of activated biochar. Activated biochar was synthesized from pyrolysis of cow dung at 500C for 2 hours ...

• The Strictural and Electronic properties of Silicon using the density functional theory. 

  Kwiyocwiny, Clare Patience (Makerere University., 2024-12-05)

  The structural and electrical properties of silicon are fundamental to understanding its behavior in semiconductor applications among others, particularly in electronic devices. This study utilizes the Density Functional ...

• Synthesis and characterization of AL2O3/SNO2 for the photocatalytic degradation of alizarin yellow G dye from waste water 

  Atukunda, Prossy (Makerere University, 2024-05)

  This study was about synthesis and characterization of AL2O3/SnO2 for the photocatalytic degradation of alizarin yellow g dye from waste water. The synthesis of the nanocomposite was achieved thorough coprecipitation using ...

• Maximizing the yield of production of biodiesel from animal fat 

  Ssentongo, Isaac, Ssenkaali (Makerere University, 2024-06-19)

  This study investigates the transesterification of chicken fat to produce biodiesel, focusing on the effects of catalyst weight, alcohol-to-fat ratio, and reaction time on biodiesel yield. Utilizing 100 grams of chicken ...

• Determination of nitrogen and phosphorus content in sludge from Lubigi sewerage water treatment plant. 

  Nakazibwe, Diana (Makerere University, 2024-09-16)

  The disposal of waste in the capital city of Uganda is one of the major problems facing the people living there. It comes with very many challenges and setbacks which result into environmental pollution, spread of both ...

• Analysing the occurrence of sunspots 

  Okurut, Samuel (Makerere University, 2024-12-05)

  This study focuses on analyzing the occurrence of sunspots over a specific period to understand their temporal patterns and potential correlations with solar cycles. Using historical data, the analysis employed statistical ...

• Mitigation and repurposing of carbon dioxide emitted from refineries. 

  Kiyega, Joy Jr (Makerere University, 2024-09-04)

  This research project aimed at developing carbon capture technologies for mitigation of carbon dioxide in the environment. It involved investigating the composition of crude oil using a Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry ...

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