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: 1122

Full Length Research Paper

Use of effective microorganisms to enhance cost-effective biogas purification at the household level

Selele Minza
  • Selele Minza
  • Department of Environmental Science and Management, School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST), Ardhi University, P. O. Box 35176, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Mgana M. Shaaban
  • Mgana M. Shaaban
  • Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST), Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Mbuligwe E. Stephen
  • Mbuligwe E. Stephen
  • Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Technology (SEST), Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 23 October 2020
  •  Accepted: 15 September 2021
  •  Published: 30 November 2021

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