African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12486

Full Length Research Paper

Treatment of mangrove and well contaminated water using activated charcoal from coconut shell in Douala, Cameroon

Paul Fabrice Nguema
  • Paul Fabrice Nguema
  • School of Wood, Water and Natural Resources, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon.
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Boniface Efon
  • Boniface Efon
  • School of Wood, Water and Natural Resources, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon.
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Zakari Mohamadou Mounir
  • Zakari Mohamadou Mounir
  • Department of hygiene-security-environment, University of Zinder, Unnamed Road, Zinder, Niger.
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Madeleine Ondoa Manga
  • Madeleine Ondoa Manga
  • School of Wood, Water and Natural Resources, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon.
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Muller Nandou Tenkeu
  • Muller Nandou Tenkeu
  • Kemit Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 24 June 2020
  •  Accepted: 09 September 2020
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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