African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Development of a filter system using silver nanoparticles modified silica sand for drinking water disinfection

Margareth Msoka
  • Margareth Msoka
  • Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, P. O. Box 35179 Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
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Fortunatus Jacob
  • Fortunatus Jacob
  • Chemistry Department, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, P. O. Box 35061 Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
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Ally Mahadhy
  • Ally Mahadhy
  • Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, P. O. Box 35179 Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 12 May 2023
  •  Accepted: 27 June 2023
  •  Published: 31 July 2023

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