Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Author "Maina, D. M"

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    • Determination of suspended particulates matter of major significance to human health using nuclear techniques in Kenya 

      Gatebe, C. K; Kinyua, A. M; Mangala, M. J; Kwach, R; Njau, L. N.; Mukolwe, E. A; Maina, D. M (1996)
      Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analysis of aerosol samples in Nairobi is presented. Results show that elemental concentrations are of the order of 10−4 to 10−6 μg/m3 for most elements analyzed. The total ...

    • Monitoring of airborne particulate matter (APM), background radiation, analysis of trace metals and other parameters in some parts of Kenya 

      Kinyua, A. M; Gatebe, C. K; Mangala, M. J; Maina, D. M; Korir, K; Odhiambo, G. O; Nderitu, S. K; Musyimi, P; Njogu, J; Bartilol, S; Mugera, W. G; Kamau, G. N; Hashim, N. O; Rathore, I .V. S; Stangl, R. L; Njue, W.; Oyugi, M. P; Chhabra, S. C; Chakaya, J. M; Karama, M; Miungu, D. M; Kwach, R; Njau, L. N; Mukolwe, E. A (Institute of Nuclear Science, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Physics, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Chemistry, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, KenyaCentre for Respiratory Disease Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, KenyaCentre for Public Health Disease, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, KenyaKenya Meteorological Department, Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)
      This project undertook various studies monitoring workplace environments and assessing some occupational health status. The studies included monitoring levels of airborne particulate matter (APM), natural background ...