Liquid biopsy: a family of possible diagnostic tools

B Michela - Diagnostics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Liquid biopsies could be considered an excellent diagnostic tool, in different physiological or
pathological conditions. The possibility of using liquid biopsies for non-invasive clinical …

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] Groundwater contamination in sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for groundwater protection in develo** countries

V Masindi, S Foteinis - Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Rural and peri-urban communities in the develo** world typically rely on boreholes and
wells for drinking water, since freshwater resources on the land surface are heavily polluted …

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 …

Fate of faecal pathogen indicators during faecal sludge composting with different bulking agents in tropical climate

M Manga, MA Camargo-Valero, C Anthonj… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, composting has increasingly been promoted as a reliable method for
sanitizing Faecal Sludge (FS) from onsite sanitation systems, particularly where there are …

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 …

The effect of household storage tanks/vessels and user practices on the quality of water: a systematic review of literature

M Manga, TG Ngobi, L Okeny, P Acheng… - Environmental Systems …, 2021 - Springer
Background Household water storage remains a necessity in many communities worldwide,
especially in the develo** countries. Water storage often using tanks/vessels is envisaged …

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 …