A critical review and analysis of plastic waste management practices in Rwanda.

Plastic products are now essential commodities, yet their widespread disposal leads to environmental and human health effects, particularly in developing nations. Therefore, developing nations require comprehensive studies to assess the current state of plastic and plastic waste production to enhance plastic waste management practices. This review analyzes the import and export of plastic and the production of plastic waste in Rwanda, aiming to improve waste management practices.

A hybrid system for Nickel ions removal from synthesized wastewater using adsorption assisted with electrocoagulation.

The presence of heavy metal ions in water environments has raised significant concerns, necessitating practical solutions for their complete removal. In this study, a combination of adsorption and electrocoagulation (ADS + EC) techniques was introduced as an efficient approach for removing high concentrations of nickel ions (Ni) from aqueous solutions, employing low-cost sunflower seed shell biochar (SSSB). The combined techniques demonstrated superior removal efficiency compared to individual methods.

Towards a sustainable and green approach of electrical and electronic waste management in Rwanda: a critical review.

Electric and electronic equipment (EEE) consumption has grown to worrisome proportions in developing countries (DC), resulting in massive amounts of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) being produced. A diagnosis of e-waste proliferation is required for its sustainable management plan in Rwanda. This review is based on open-access papers with e-waste as a keyword, the present situation of EEE, and e-waste in Rwanda.

Flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris-induced algal blooms: critical conditions and mechanisms.

Algal blooms have posed great threats to livestocks and human health. Although flocculation is effective, its efficiency may hinder the direct application for algal blooms. In this study, critical (optimal) conditions and mechanisms for AlCl, FeCl, poly-aluminum chloride (PAC), chitosan, and polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride (PDADMAC)-induced flocculation of Chlorella vulgaris (C.