International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of the anti-microbial efficiency of scrap metal-based coagulant and local salt modified-biomaterials for point-of-use water treatment

David Obasi Igwe
  • David Obasi Igwe
  • Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Joseph Nwode Afiukwa
  • Joseph Nwode Afiukwa
  • Department of Industrial Chemistry, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.
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Frank Ikenna Nwabue
  • Frank Ikenna Nwabue
  • Department of Industrial Chemistry, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 04 January 2021
  •  Published: 31 March 2021

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