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Efficacy of Mangrove (Rhizophora Mucronata) Roots Powder in Adsorption of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions: Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies
(2016-08)
The removal of Pb (II) ions by adsorption onto mangrove roots adsorbent was investigated in this
present paper. The removal of lead ions from aqueous solutions was investigated in batch mode which involved
the study of ...
Proceedings of second Annual International E-Conference on The Role of Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development.
(2020-11-18)
Welcome to Tharaka University College 2nd Annual International E- Research Conference. This is a Virtual Conference which has been necessitated by the COVID 19 Situation in the country.
I am therefore delighted to ...
Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies for the Adsorption of Aqueous Cu (II) ions onto Mangroves Biomass
(2013)
In this study, adsorption of copper from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast.
The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions was ...
Proceedings of First Annual International Conference on The Role of Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Food Security and Development.
(2019-11-27)
The rationale of the just concluded Tharaka University College 1 st
Annual Research Conference was aimed at bringing together
researchers to network, build collaborations and share their expertise
and knowledge in ...
Book of Proceedings of Tharaka University College 3rd Annual International Research Conference: Integrated Research Towards Sustainable Development Amidst Global Crises.
(2021-11-18)
The justification of Tharaka University College Third Annual Research Conference was a determination of bringing together researchers to network, collaborate share expertise, knowledge and latest research experiences. The ...
Adsorption of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Mangroves Roots (Rhizophora Mucronata) Charcoal-Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposite
(2021-02)
Providing clean and affordable water to meet human needs is a grand challenge of the 21st century. Worldwide, water supply struggles to keep up with the fast growing demand, which is exacerbated by population growth, global ...
Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions using Mangroves from Kenyan Coast
(2015)
In this study, adsorption of heavy metals (copper, lead, zinc and cadmium) from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast. The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of divalent ...
Optimization of Glycerol Production from Mango Seed Oil Using Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Design
(2023-10)
The objective of this research was to optimize the glycerol production from mango seed oil using RSM and CCD. The glycerol was produced through the transesterification process where biodiesel and glycerol were produced as ...
Optimization of Glycerol Production from Mango Seed Oil Using Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Design
(International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2023-09)
The objective of this research was to optimize the glycerol production from mango seed oil using RSM
and CCD. The glycerol was produced through the transesterification process where biodiesel and glycerol
were produced ...
Evaluation of Selected Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) Varieties Against Insect Pests Infestation in The Field, Tharaka Sub-County, Kenya
(2023-10)
Background: Green grams farming plays a vital role in Tharaka and the country(Kenya) at large by ensuring
food security, creating employment for rural households and greatly contributing to the national economy.
However, ...