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Dust exposure and its health implications to miners in Mererani artisanal and small-scale mining industry
(Taylor & Francis, 2025-01)This study aimed to identify and quantify the total dust exposure to underground miners in Mererani, Tanzania, and its composition to generate evidence for informed decision- and policy-making. The Analytical Air Monitoring ... -
A comprehensive life cycle assessment of sisal yarn production: Unveiling sustainability and resource optimization hotspots
(Elsevier, 2025-01-19)This study presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of sisal yarn production, covering key phases such as cultivation, transportation, decortication, brushing, baling, and yarn making to assess the environmental ... -
Techno‐Economic Evaluation of Synthetic and Natural Antioxidants Used for Enhancing Oxidation Stability of Biodiesel
(sci, 2025-01-07)The oxidation stability of biodiesel is a critical factor affecting its storage and performance, necessitating the use of antioxidants to enhance its shelf life and reliability. Both natural and synthetic antioxidants have ... -
Effects of different lengths and doses of raw and treated sisal fibers in the cement composite material
(nature, 2025-01-10)Sisal fiber moisture sensitivity and degradation are treated by alkaline and pozzolanic methods, such as silica fume and kaolin surface coating. However, it is novel that the treatment of sisal fiber by calcined bentonite ... -
Ecological Consequences of Antibiotics Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding Sources, Pathways, and Potential Implications
(KeAi, 2025-01-25)In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the increasing use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine, combined with inadequate waste and water management systems, has intensified the problem of antibiotic pollution. Untreated ... -
The phosphorus negotiation game (P-Game): first evaluation of a serious game to support science-policy decision making played in more than 20 countries worldwide
(Springer Nature Link, 2025-01-02)Environmental negotiations are complex, and conveying the interaction between science and policy in traditional teaching methods is challenging. To address this issue, innovative educational approaches like serious gaming ... -
Activated Bentonite for Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Properties of Concrete—A Review
(Wiley, 2024-12)Bentonite mostly exists in many counties and studies reported employment of activated bentonite in the concrete improves concrete performance more than using raw bentonite. However, it is not well-known which range of ... -
Development of ternary PANI/GO-Fe3O4@AgNps nanocomposites for photocatalytic remediation of toxic dye effluent under energy-efficient system
(Elsevier, 2025-03)The environmental toxicity of effluents contaminated with synthetic industrial dyes and their resistance to conventional treatments drive the need for developing innovative treatment technologies such as visible photoactive ... -
Spatial-temporal seasonal and annual rainfall trends and variability assessment in the Pangani Basin, East Africa
(Elsevier, 2024-12)Although in situ rainfall data remains the most accurate, the gauge network density in East Africa is sparse. It lacks continuity, thus making it inadequate to assess the spatial and long-term rainfall trend and variability ... -
Adsorption of phenol and methylene blue contaminants onto high-performance catalytic activated carbon from biomass residues
(Cellpress, 2025-01-15)Organic contaminants from wastewater toxicity to the environment has increased during the last few decades and, therefore, there is an urgent need to decontaminate wastewater prior to disposal. This study aimed to create ... -
Physical, mechanical, and durability properties of concrete containing different waste synthetic fibers for green environment – A critical review
(Cellpress, 2024-06-30)The world is facing a major challenge on ways to manage the waste synthetic materials that are potentially polluting the environment. So, by 2040 it is estimated from the total synthetic textile products that will be ... -
Insights into antioxidant dosage determination for improving biodiesel oxidation stability: a comprehensive review
(Tylor & Francis Online, 2024-10-10)Concerns about energy security and environmental sustainability have increased the preference for renewable energy sources. Biodiesel, a renewable alternative to conventional diesel, has gained interest as a potential ... -
Design and performance analysis of portable solar powered cooler for vaccine storage
(SCI, 2024-10-31)The efficacy of vaccine storage is significantly impacted by temperature fluc- tuations within the cooler, often exacerbated by using phase change materials in existing cooler designs for remote areas. These materials ... -
Modeling and optimization of calcined bentonite replacement in the mechanical and durability properties of mortar
(Elsevier, 2024-11)Currently, pozzolanic materials are mostly recommended to improve the properties of cement composite materials and reduce environmental pollution, challenging the world owing to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) production. ... -
Modeling and Optimization of Sisal Fiber Degradation Treatment by Calcined Bentonite for Cement Composite Materials
(Tylor & Francis Online, 2024-10-06)The treatment of sisal fiber by pozzolanic materials like kaolin and silica-fume has been explored; however, no study has modeled and optimized the effect of sisal fiber degradation treatment using calcined bentonite. ... -
Uncovering socioeconomic insights of solar dryers for sustainable agricultural product preservation: A systematic review
(Cellpress, 2024-11-27)This review explores solar dryers' use for agricultural products, focusing on their socioeconomic benefits in the community. Despite significant technical advancements in solar dryers, there is a notable lack of documentation ... -
Solvothermal liquefaction of orange peels into biocrude: An experimental investigation of biocrude yield and energy compositional dependency on process variables
(Elsevier, 2024-01)The efficient valorization of biomass for energy-derived biocrudes is essential for effective waste management. However, the production of biocrudes with high energy and reduced oxygen contents during the liquefaction ... -
Optimization of solvothermal liquefaction of water hyacinth over PTFE-acid mediated kaolin catalyst for enhanced biocrude production
(Elsevier, 2024-03-01)The invasive nature of water hyacinth and the need for renewable energy sources have necessitated this research. Catalyst development through enhanced pore structure and process parameters optimization are requirements for ... -
Optimized Tilted Solar Radiation in Equator Region: Case Study of Seven Climatic Zones in Tanzania
(Shahrood University of Technology, 2024-04-05)This study delves into the ongoing discourse surrounding the optimal tilt angles for solar panels to maximize solar PV power generation. Focused on seven equatorial regions in Tanzania; Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, ... -
Optimal design and analysis of a grid-connected hybrid renewable energy system using HOMER Pro: A case study of Tumbatu Island, Zanzibar
(SCI, 2024-04-04)This study addresses the pressing issue of quality electricity access in remote regions, with a specific focus on Tumbatu Island in Tanzania. Most studies on quality improvement concentrate on low-voltage distribution lines ...
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