Search Results - "Sajidu, S. M."
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Mechanisms of heavy metal sorption on alkaline clays from Tundulu in Malawi as determined by EXAFS
Published in Journal of hazardous materials (30-10-2008)“…Chromium(III), copper(II), zinc(II), cadmium(II), mercury(II) and lead(II) cations are among the most common heavy metal pollutants in industrial waste waters…”
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Lead remediation of contaminated water using Moringa Stenopetala and Moringa oleifera seed powder
Published in International journal of environmental science and technology (Tehran) (01-04-2006)“…The increasing influx of heavy metals into water bodies from industrial, agricultural, and domestic activities is of global concern because of their well…”
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Water defluoridation using Malawi’s locally sourced gypsum
Published in Physics and chemistry of the earth. Parts A/B/C (2005)“…Free fluoride levels above the WHO guideline maximum value of 1.5 mg/l have been reported in several parts of Malawi. Dental fluorosis has also been observed…”
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Removal of Cd2+, Cr3+, Cu2+, Hg2+, Pb2+ and Zn2+ cations and AsO43- anions from aqueous solutions by mixed clay from Tundulu in Malawi and characterisation of the clay
Published in Water S. A. (01-10-2006)“…Water and wastewater studies in Malawi have revealed very high levels of heavy metals in most streams and other water bodies particularly within urban areas…”
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Evaluation and assessment of water quality in Likangala River and its catchment area
Published in Physics and chemistry of the earth. Parts A/B/C (2011)“…► We assessed water quality of Likangala river and its major tributaries. ► We examined the effects of natural and anthropogenic activities on river water. ►…”
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Removal of phosphate ions from aqueous solutions using bauxite obtained from Mulanje, Malawi
Published in African journal of biotechnology (26-09-2011)“…Studies on stream water and effluent from selected wastewater treatment plants in Blantyre, Malawi, have reported phosphate concentrations above recommended…”
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Phosphate removal from aqueous solutions using kaolinite obtained from Linthipe, Malawi
Published in Physics and chemistry of the earth. Parts A/B/C (2009)“…Earlier work on stream water and effluent from wastewater treatment plants in Blantyre, Malawi, has revealed high phosphate levels ranging from 0.63 to 5.50…”
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Water quality assessment in streams and wastewater treatment plants of Blantyre, Malawi
Published in Physics and chemistry of the earth. Parts A/B/C (2007)“…The population of the city of Blantyre has grown rapidly over the past few years without keeping pace with the national economy. The most visibly affected…”
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Mechanisms for biosorption of chromium (III), copper (II) and mercury (II) using water extracts of Moringa oleifera seed powder
Published in African journal of biotechnology (18-03-2008)“…In continuation of our work on heavy metal remediation using Moringa seed powder, this study examines the mechanisms of metal sorption on water extracts of…”
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