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Structural properties of zeolites and their application in the removal of selected heavy metals from wastewater
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
The increasing industrialization in Uganda has resulted into discharge of partially treated effluents into the environment. These effluents are characterized with a number of pollutants including but not limited to toxic ...
Phytochemical profiling, optimization of extraction and application of natural dyes from selected indigenous plants in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)
Globally, textile dyeing with natural dyes (NatD) reduced tremendously with the introduction of synthetic dyes in the mid 19th Century. Later studies reported that the use of synthetic dyes is not eco-safe and cause human ...
Parasitism of Psyllaephagus blitues (hymenoptera: encyrtidae) a biological control agent of the eucalyptus pest Glycapsis brimblecombei ( hemiptera : aphalaridae) in selected agro ecological zones of Uganda.
(Makerere university., 2023-02-06)
Eucalyptus is important in plantation forestry in Uganda this is because of early rotation, high coppicing ability, and can be grown in most parts of the country however invasive pests like Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore ...
Development of immobilized natural adsorbent filters for one-pot removal of selected pharmaceuticals and metal ions from water
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)
In this work, a xerogel immobilized natural adsorbent filter system was developed for the removal of selected pharmaceuticals and toxic heavy metals from water. The filter system comprises of activated carbon from banana ...
Utilization of fungal and bacterial endophytes for the management of the banana nematode Radopholus similis in East African Highland Bananas.
(Makerere University., 2023-01-20)
East African Highland bananas (EAHB) (Musa spp., AAA-EA) are a staple food to many smallholder farmers in Uganda. Production is constrained by plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) with the burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis ...
An Automatic Electronic Photovoltaic Heating System for Charging Thermal Energy Storage Tank
(2023-01-03)
Power generated by Photovoltaic modules can be directly used for heating. However, due to the
intermittent nature of solar irradiance, such a PV heating system requires a controller which can automatically select the ...
Characterisation of optical parameters of zink sulphide and silver metal film coated on glass at different deposition angles
(Makerere University, 2023-02-01)
The greatest challenge of smart window technologies is the regulation of heat accumulation
indoors through fenestration and at the same time have a good visibility. Therefore, the spectral
characteristics of thermally ...
Bio-oil production from water hyacinth by hydrothermal liquefaction process using iron oxide-based nanocomposites as catalysts
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)
The iron oxide nanocatalyst and iron oxide/nickel oxide nanocomposite were synthesized by the co-precipitation method and used in the hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of water hyacinth. The composition and structural ...
Radioactivity Levels of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in Limestone, Clay, Sand, Magnesium-oxide, Pozzolana, and their Cement Products
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)
This study was to determine the radioactivity levels of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in limestone, sand, clay, magnesium-oxide, pozzolana and their cement products. Raw material samples were collected from areas of Western, Eastern ...
Stress tensor inversion using focal mechanisms of earthquakes recorded in the Rwenzori Region, Albertine Rift System
(Makerere University, 2023-05-12)
The goal of this study is to determine the regional stress tensor in the Rwenzori region using the fault plane solutions. Rwenzori region is located in Uganda and an integral part of East African Rift System. The research ...