African Journal of
Pure and Applied Chemistry

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pure Appl. Chem.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0840
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPAC
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 368

Full Length Research Paper

Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of MnO2/Al2O3/Fe2O3 nanocomposite for degradation of malachite green

Haile Hasana Logita
  • Haile Hasana Logita
  • Chemistry Department of Hawasa College of teacher education, Ethiopia.
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Abi Tadesse
  • Abi Tadesse
  • Chemistry Department of Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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Tesfahun Kebede
  • Tesfahun Kebede
  • Chemistry Department of Haramaya University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 01 October 2015
  •  Accepted: 22 October 2015
  •  Published: 30 November 2015

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