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A STUDY ON THE WATER TREATMENT POTENTIAL OF GREWIA SPECIES BIOPOLYMER: PHYSICOCHEMICAL INSIGHTS

By: Ernest Blaise Njei
Published: January 20, 2025
Synthetic coagulants and flocculants, including aluminium sulphate, iron chloride, polyacrylamide, and polyaluminium chloride, are widely utilized in water treatment processes due to their effectiveness. However, their use often leads to the production of metal-contaminated sludge and residual aluminium and iron in treated water, posing potential health risks such as Alzheimer's...

INVESTIGATING THE STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH OPEN-AIR AND FURNACE RICE HUSK ASH

By: Samuel Kamau Njiru
Published: January 20, 2025
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) stands as a versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used across diverse industries, ranging from household appliances to automotive components and packaging. Despite its advantageous properties, such as durability and chemical resistance, HDPE faces challenges related to poor weather resistance. To overcome these limitations and enhance HDPE's performance while...