Microbiological and physicochemical studies of spent lubricating oil contaminated soil amended with wood ash (10% amendment level) were carried out for a period of 56 days. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of wood ash in conditioning spent lubricating oil contaminated soil. Serial dilution and pour plate methods were used in enumerating microbial... Continue here
Biogas from biomass appears to have potential as an alternative energy source, which is potentially rich in biomass resources. This is an overview of some salient points and perspectives of biogas technology. The current literature is reviewed regarding the ecological, social, cultural and economic impacts of biogas technology. This communication gives an overview... Continue here
Assessment of commonly used hospital disinfectants on bacteria isolated from the operating theatre of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto was evaluated. Bacterial species were isolated by settling plate method, using Nutrient and MacConkey agar as the isolating medium. The isolates were fully characterized by standard methods. Isolated bacteria... Continue here