Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review

CC Muoghalu, PA Owusu, S Lebu… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS)(eg, septic
tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing …

[HTML][HTML] On-site sanitation system emptying practices and influential factors in Asian low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review

K Conaway, S Lebu, K Heilferty, A Salzberg… - Hygiene and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Different fecal sludge (FS) emptying practices have been documented worldwide, but little is
known about how the type of on-site sanitation system (OSS) and other factors associated …

Recycling of faecal sludge: nitrogen, carbon and organic matter transformation during co-composting of faecal sludge with different bulking agents

M Manga, BE Evans, TM Ngasala… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study investigated the effect of locally available bulking agents on the faecal sludge
(FS) composting process and quality of the final FS compost. Dewatered FS was mixed with …

Effect of turning frequency on the survival of fecal indicator microorganisms during aerobic composting of fecal sludge with sawdust

M Manga, C Muoghalu, MA Camargo-Valero… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The study investigated the effect of turning frequency on survival of fecal indicator pathogens
(E. coli, Enterococcus spp., Salmonella spp. and helminth eggs) during fecal sludge (FS) co …

Biochar and Its Potential Application for the Improvement of the Anaerobic Digestion Process: A Critical Review

M Manga, C Aragón-Briceño, P Boutikos, S Semiyaga… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Poor management of organic waste is a key environmental and public health issue as it
contributes to environmental contamination and the spread of diseases. Anaerobic digestion …

Hydrochar composites for healthcare wastewater treatment: A review of synthesis approaches, mechanisms, and influencing factors

HC Kaboggoza, C Muoghalu, L Sprouse… - Journal of Water Process …, 2024 - Elsevier
Healthcare wastewater (HWW) contains several emerging contaminants (ECs) that persist
after treatment with conventional methods, underscoring the need for effective and …

Faecal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement …

C Muoghalu, S Semiyaga, M Manga - Frontiers in Environmental …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The emptying and transport of faecal sludge (FS) is a fundamental aspect of the sanitation
service chain and is mostly carried out by private operators who usually face a lot of …

Inactivation of faecal pathogens during faecal sludge composting: a systematic review

M Manga, CC Muoghalu, PO Acheng - Environmental Technology …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Feacal sludge (FS) management is a growing concern in the Global South. Research has
shown that FS has a potential for reuse in agriculture due to its high nutrient content …

[HTML][HTML] Review of linear and circular approaches to on-site domestic wastewater treatment: Analysis of research achievements, trends and distance to target

I Ribarova, V Vasilaki, E Katsou - Journal of Environmental Management, 2024 - Elsevier
This comprehensive review critically assesses traditional and emerging technologies for
domestic wastewater treatment and reuse, focusing on the transition from conventional …

Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring

S Lebu, L Sprouse, JA Akudago, C Baldwin-SoRelle… - npj Clean Water, 2024 - nature.com
Shared sanitation facilities have replaced open defecation in many areas, improving
sanitation access. Although a broad body of literature has been published regarding the …