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Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025

  • Research Article

    Application of Flax (Linum Usitatissimum L.) Straw Derived Activated Carbon Using Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4) for the Removal of Nitrate (NO3-) Ions from Aqueous Solutions

    Damenech Tefera Werku*, Getahun Yifru Desta, Tayto Mindahun

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, April 2025
    Pages: 1-17
    Received: 22 March 2025
    Accepted: 10 April 2025
    Published: 29 April 2025
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    Abstract: Significant health and environmental hazards are associated with nitrate (NO3-) contamination in water, which calls for economical and environmentally friendly treatment techniques. This study investigates using phosphoric acid (H3PO4) activation to turn flax straw (Linum usitatissimum L.), an underutilized agricultural residue, into activated carb... Show More
  • Research Article

    Characterization and Assessment of Soil Acidity Status Under Different Land UseTypes and Soil Depths in Lalistu Cheri Watershed, Sibu Sire District, Western Ethiopia

    Amanuel Tadesse*, Achalu Chimdi, Tilahun Chibsa

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, June 2025
    Pages: 18-37
    Received: 21 March 2025
    Accepted: 7 April 2025
    Published: 22 May 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajcbe.20240901.12
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    Abstract: Soil acidity, a significant form of chemical soil degradation, is one of the most pressing challenges in Ethiopia, particularly in the highlands. It severely impacts agricultural productivity across much of the country. Owing to its impact on crop production and productivity, it is a critical issue that requires immediate attention in most highland... Show More