Browsing by Subject "Banana peels"
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Development of immobilized natural adsorbent filters for one-pot removal of selected pharmaceuticals and metal ions from water
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)In this work, a xerogel immobilized natural adsorbent filter system was developed for the removal of selected pharmaceuticals and toxic heavy metals from water. The filter system comprises of activated carbon from banana ... -
Optimization of biogas production from banana peels: Effect of particle size on methane yield
(Makerere University, 2010-10)The cooking banana cultivars (matooke) in Uganda have so long been considered to have weak linkages to upstream processing. However, the work of the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) has shown ... -
Potential of biogas production from co-digestion of jackfruit waste, banana peels and pineapple peels with cow dung : a case of Kangulumira Sub-County, Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2022)In Uganda, only 28% of the population has access to electricity, with over 92% of the population relying on firewood and charcoal for energy. This has led to loss of over 60% of natural forests in the last 25 years. Use ...