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Adsorption of oxalic acid on activated charcoal; the Langmuir and freundlich adsorption isotherms

Mbulamwana, Ivan (Busitema University, 2023)

The aim of this research is to demonstrate the experiment of oxalic acid on activated charcoal prepared from eggshells and eggshell membranes, in a medium of aqueous solution and the determination of either the Langmuir ...
Antileishmanial and cytotoxic activity of secondary metabolites from Taberneamontana ventricosa and two aloe species

Andima, Moses; Ndakala, Albert; Derese, Solomon; Biswajyot, Sarkar; Hussain, Aabid; Yang, Li Jun (Busitema University ; Taylor Francis., 2021-01-18)

In this study, the antileishmanial and cytotoxic activities of secondary metabolites isolated from Tabernaemontana ventricosa Hochst. ex A. DC., Aloe tororoana Reynolds, and Aloe schweinfurthii var. labworana Reynolds were ...
The antioxidant activities, phytochemical analysis and formulation of an energy drink from strychnos innocua stem bark extract.

Kyaligonza, Wilson (Busitema University, 2023)

Free radicals are compounds generated in the body in response to environmental insults such as tobacco smoke, ultraviolent rays, air pollution and as a natural by-product of normal processes in cells. Since they lack a ...
Ascorbic acid concentration in selected fruits sold in local markets in Uganda (a review).

Kisisho, Walter (Busitema University., 2022-05)

The review deals with analysis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content of some fruits i.e. mangoes, oranges, lemons, apples and water melons sold in local markets in Uganda. Vitamin C content is analyzed from various research ...
Assessment of heavy metals contamination in milk :

Opige, Hudson (Busitema University., 2022-05)

Milk has been considered one of the unique food sources for children’s and even adults and even adults’ nutrition. Cow milk is considered one of the responsible food sources contaminated with heavy metals. This review was ...
Bio-prospecting for endophytes and their secondary metabolites from aloe elgonica as a potential antimicrobial agent.

Okello, Robin (Busitema University., 2022)

The main objective of the project was to isolate endophytes and characterize secondary metabolites from the endophyte. During assessment, extracts from test tube R8 with concentrations 80µg/ml and 40µg/ml showed the greatest ...
Biodiesel production from sunflower oil by transesterification method.

Lodim, Robert Lomer (Busitema University., 2022-05)

Growing concern regarding energy resources and the environment has increased interest in the study of alternative sources of energy. To meet increasing energy requirements, there has been growing interest in alternative ...
Caffeine concentration in energy drinks available on the Ugandan market (a review).

Nakiwala, Olivia (Busitema University., 2022)

The consumption of energy drinks increasingly becoming a world’s threat owing to the different energy drinks being introduced on market daily. Most of these drinks lack the UNBS Stamp and therefore lack legal permission ...
Characterization and suitability of Nigerian barites for different industrial applications.

Otoijamun, Itohan; Kigozi, Moses; Adetunji, Adelana Rasak; Onwualu, Peter Azikiwe (Busitema University ; MDPI, 2021-03-30)

This work aimed to characterize barite samples from selected different locations in Nigeria and determine their suitability for various industrial applications. The properties determined include mineralogy, chemical ...
The concentration of caffeine in soft drinks available in the Ugandan market

Muwanguzi, Joshua (Busitema University, 2023)

In the recent years, there has been an enormously high increase in the consumption of soft drinks. Such drinks are widely consumed by young people. This research was therefore done to determine the concentration of ...
Defluorination of water using aluminium – loaded lemon peelings carbon as modified natural adsorbents

Ssekitto, Nathan (Busitema University, 2023)

The contamination of groundwater and high concentrations of fluoride ions are major problems worldwide, causing diseases like dental and skeletal fluorosis; in the population that uses this water for their consumption and ...
Determination of effects of reusing fat in deep-frying sweet potato chips.

Malinga, Rogers (Busitema University., 2021-01)

The repeatedly heating of fat in preparation of deep fried food sweet potato chips has become a main dietary habit among Nagongerians and citizens of Uganda which can cause health impacts on humans. In this study, mass of ...
Determination of fluoride in ground water from Lalle parish, Soroti district.

Ajibo, Loyce (Busitema University, 2022)

In this study, the concentration of fluoride ions was determined in different boreholes as one of the sources of water for domestic use and other applications. The main objective of this study was to investigate on the ...
Determination of particulate content in cigarette smoke from selected cigarette brands.

Mawegye, Umaru (Busitema University., 2022)

This study was aimed at establishing the total amount of particulates the smoker and the non-smoker are exposed to and also establish the chemical composition of total particulates of cigarette smoke from the selected ...
Determination of phytochemical constituent of steganotaenia araliacea for antioxidant and antibacterial activity

Mugalagala, Nicholus (Busitema University, 2023)

There are different medicinal plants used by people depending on the culture and knowledge of these plants. This research was carried out on Steganotaenia araliacea species from west Budama county in Nagongera since 17th/may ...
Effect of piping and storage on the quality of tap water supplied to Tororo municipality

Kisakye, Keziah Priscilla (Busitema University, 2023)

Most town centers today are supplied with tap water by the National Water and Sewerage Cooperation. Water is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom joined by a covalent bond. Water is exposed to contamination from ...
Evaluation of nutrient content in liquid organic fertilizer from paspalum and sweet potato leaves.

Achieng, Christine. (Busitema University., 2021-02)

The research was carried out to evaluate the percentage concentration of magnesium, calcium and nitrogen from liquid organic fertilizer made from sweet potato leaves and paspalum grass. Sweet potatoes and paspalum are ...
Extraction and characterisation of lignin from citronella grass and eucalyptus wood.

Matanda, Brian (Busitema University., 2021)

Lignocellulosic biomass has been acknowledged for potential use to produce chemicals and biomaterials. Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer with cellulose being the first one, making up to 10–25% of lignocellulosic ...
Extraction and characterisation of lignin from rice straws.

Nnakazzi, Mariam (Busitema University., 2022-03)

Lignin makes up 10-25 percent of the lignocellulosic biomass making it the second most abundant naturally occurring polymer. Lignin comprises three substituted phenol types, sinaply, p-coumaryl and coniferyl alcohols. ...
Extraction and characterisation of lignin from sim-sim stems and g.nut stalks

Jauke, Alon (Busitema University, 2023)

Lignocellulosic biomass has been known for potential use to produce chemicals and biomaterials. Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer with cellulose being number one of Lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin is a ...

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