Journal of
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Chem. Eng. Mater. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6605
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCEMS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 97

Full Length Research Paper

Physicochemical characterization of Grewia species biopolymer, a potential coagulation-flocculation agent

Kameni Ngounou M. Bernard
  • Kameni Ngounou M. Bernard
  • Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chemical Engineering) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
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G. R. Nkoue Ndondo
  • G. R. Nkoue Ndondo
  • Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P. O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon.
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Kofa G. Patrice
  • Kofa G. Patrice
  • Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chemical Engineering) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
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Daniel E. Egbe
  • Daniel E. Egbe
  • Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chemical Engineering) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
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Ndi K. Sylvere
  • Ndi K. Sylvere
  • Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chemical Engineering) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
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Kayem G. Joseph
  • Kayem G. Joseph
  • Industrial Filtration and Water Treatment (Chemical Engineering) Group, Department of Process Engineering, ENSAI, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 04 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 10 October 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2021

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