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Neural Network for Modeling the Mechanical Properties of Gelatin-Cellulose Nanocrystals Hydrogel Membrane for Heavy Metal ions Removal from Wastewater by Kabuba, John

“…The mechanical properties of Gelatin-cellulose nanocrystals hydrogel membrane were investigated for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater. The…”
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Application of neural network techniques to predict the heavy metals in acid mine drainage from South African mines by Kabuba, John, Maliehe, Andani Valentia

“…Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is the formation and movement of highly acid water rich in heavy metals. Prediction of heavy metals in the AMD is important in…”
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Ion-exchange process for the removal of Ni (II) and Co (II) from wastewater using modified clinoptilolite: Modeling by response surface methodology and artificial neural network by Kabuba, John, Banza, Musamba

“…The present work attempts to study ion-exchange process for the removal of Ni (II) and Co (II) from wastewater using modified clinoptilolite with succinic acid…”
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Quantum adsorption mechanism of gelatin cellulose hydrogel for the effective removal of Cu2+ and Co2+ from wastewater using artificial neural networks by Kabuba, John, Lukusa, Trésor

“…Abstract In this work, n-GCHM was used for the removal of Cu2+ and Co2+ from wastewater. The adsorbent material (n-GCHM) was characterised using SEM and TGA…”
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Removal of ammonia nitrogen from wastewater using activated carbon prepared from waste tyres by Kabuba, John, Lephallo, Joseph

“…Abstract In this work, the removal of ammonia nitrogen (NH4-N) on activated carbon prepared from waste tyres was conducted in batch studies as a function of…”
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Oral supplementation of selenium improves post-thaw sperm quality in Saanen bucks by Kambulu Lukusa, John Kabuba

“…Objective: To determine the effect of oral selenium supplementation and semen collection methods on various post thaw semen quality parameters in Saanen bucks…”
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Pilot scale study of anaerobic treatment of food waste using ambient and solar heated digesters by Khune, Selebogo, Otieno, Benton, Kabuba, John, Ochieng, George, Osifo, Peter

“…Food waste (FW) is high in nutrients and has gained global attention as an ideal substrate for bioenergy recovery through anaerobic digestion (AD). Ambient…”
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Ozonolysis pre-treatment of waste activated sludge for solubilization and biodegradability enhancement by Otieno, Benton, Apollo, Seth, Kabuba, John, Naidoo, Bobby, Simate, Geoffrey, Ochieng, Aoyi

“…Handling of waste activated sludge (WAS) has been a great problem due to its low biodegradability which is contributed by the biorecalcitrant bacterial cells…”
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Semen collection methods and cooling rates affect post-thaw sperm motility and kinematic parameters of Saanen goat by Kambulu Lukusa, John Kabuba

“…Objective: To evaluate the effects of semen collection methods and different cooling rates on cooled and frozen-thawed Saanen goat semen. Methods: Twenty bucks…”
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Modelling the drying characteristics of human faeces using thin-layer drying models and calculation of mass transfer properties at ambient conditions by Seodigeng, Reneiloe, Kabuba, John, Rutto, Hilary

“…•Onsite sanitation systems service a large proportion of the population in developing countries.•Options for treatment include drying which requires a large…”
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Taguchi model optimization for Cu(II) removal using aqueous polyphenolic plant extract by Trésor Lukusa, Eddy Mbuyu, Michel Kananda, Papy Musampa, André Nonda, Albert Kanangila, Marsi Mbayo, Emery Kalonda, John Kabuba

“…Removal of Cu(II) using polyphenolic compounds was investigated under batch settings. The influence of extract concentration, initial concentration of metal…”
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Heavy metal ions removal from oil wastewater using highly enhanced Chitosan membrane technology: a response surface methodology study by Wato N. Fundji, Ephraim Igberase, Peter O. Osifo, John Kabuba

“…This paper investigates the removal of heavy metal ions from oily wastewater using enhanced Chitosan Membrane. Cellulose and gelatin have been used…”
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Modification of clinoptilolite with dialkylphosphinic acid for the selective removal of cobalt (II) and nickel (II) from hydrometallurgical effluent by Kabuba, John, Banza, Musamba

“…This study describes the selective removal of cobalt (II) and nickel (II) from hydrometallurgical effluent using modified clinoptilolite. X‐ray fluorescence…”
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Simulation of the Light Distribution in a Solar Photocatalytic Bubble Column Reactor Using the Monte Carlo Method by Akach, John, Kabuba, John, Ochieng, Aoyi

“…Solar illuminated reactors have been used by several researchers for photocatalytic wastewater treatment. In this work, the light distribution in a solar…”
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Adsorption of selected oxyanions from aqueous solution using Benzethonium chloride modified zeolite 4A: Artificial neural network approach by Nseke, Joseph Makela, Kabuba, John, Otunniyi, Iyiola Olatunji

“…Over the years, a wide range of cationic surfactants have been used for the modification of zeolite surface chemistry. In this research study, the synthesized…”
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Comparison of various technologies used to eliminate nitrogen from wastewater: A review by Kabuba, John, Lephallo, Joseph, Rutto, Hilary

“…Nitrogen is important for all living matter. However, extreme release of nitrogen into water bodies can lead to the acceleration of eutrophication in natural…”
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Modeling adsorption and photocatalytic treatment of recalcitrant contaminant on multi-walled carbon/TiO2 nanocomposite by Pete, Kwena Yvonne, Kabuba, John, Otieno, Benton, Ochieng, Aoyi

“…A nanocomposite photocatalyst consisting of titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) supported on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) has been successfully prepared and…”
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In-situ sludge degradation and kinetics of a full scale modified activated sludge system achieving near zero sludge production by Apollo, Seth, Seretlo, Manana, Kabuba, John

“…This work reports on the performance of a full scale modified AS system that consists of anaerobic/anoxic/oxic and a settler with internal waste activated…”
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Modification of chitosan with cellulose and gelatin for the removal of Cu 2+ , Fe 2+ , and Pb 2+ from oily wastewater by Fundji, Wato Nathan, Igberase, Ephraim, Osifo, Peter, Kabuba, John

“…Abstract In this study, chitosan was modified with cellulose and gelatin for the removal of Cu 2+ , Fe 2+ , and Pb 2+ from oily wastewater. Chitosan was…”
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Struvite recovery from anaerobically digested waste-activated sludge: A short review by Otieno, Benton, Funani, Charmaine Kgomotso, Khune, Selebogo Mervyn, Kabuba, John, Osifo, Peter

“…Effective treatment of waste streams such as municipal waste-activated sludge (WAS) presents an opportunity for energy and nutrient recovery, water…”
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