Browsing by Author "Orata, Francis"
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Synthesis of mesoporous akaganeite functionalized maize cob biochar for adsorptive abatement of carbamazepine: Kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics
Kimosop, SellyJemutai; Okello, Veronica A.; Shikuku, Victor O.; Orata, Francis; Getenga, Zachary M. (Cleaner Materials, 2022-07-17)In this work, akaganeite (β-FeO(OH)) impregnated maize cob biochar (Fe-MCB) was prepared by direct hydrolysis, and its adsorptive potential was tested against aqueous solutions of carbamazepine (CBZ), an emerging contaminant. ... -
Uptake, Bioaccumulation, Partitioning of Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) in Aquatic Organisms in Contaminated Environments
Orata, Francis; Sifuna, Fred (Tailor and Francis, 2023-03)Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) are non-essential heavy metals that, though they occur naturally, they are classified as toxic pollutants when they are released especially from unnatural occurrence through human activities. ...