• A research proposal on a comprehensive study of Uganda's sustainable cotton ginning practices. 

  Naitala, Derick (Busitema University, 2024)

  This article provides an overview of the challenges faced by Uganda's cotton industry, articulate the research objectives, and outline the significance and scope of this comprehensive study. As the article delves deeper ...
• Development of a water-repellent floor tile from rice husks and sawdust. 

  Mwebaza, Joel; Mbeiza, Gloria; Kwarisiima, Sadiya (Busitema University, 2024)

  The study investigates the creation of environmentally friendly bio-composite floor tiles by reinforcing poly-lactic acid (PLA) bio-polymer with agricultural waste materials including sawdust and rice husks. To increase ...
• Combining neural fuzzy inference system and machine learning algorithms to improve fabric prediction models using technical parameters. 

  Kishaija, Eric (Busitema University, 2024)

  The textile industry plays a critical role in daily life, but faces challenges such as high levels of waste and environmental impact. This study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning ...
• Application of response surface methodology for optimization of polythene bag waste utilisation in road pavement using the dry process 

  Najjemba, Winnifred; Musamba, Mahad (Busitema University, 2023)

  Disposal of waste materials including plastic waste has become a serious problem in Uganda and plastic wastes burnt for apparent disposal cause environmental pollution. These wastes are non-biodegradable in nature causing ...
• Design and fabrication of a mini extruder for recycling polypropylene waste bags to produce polypropylene polymer pellets 

  Simera, Gabriel; Mwesigye, Samulah; Namubiru, Sarah; Nakabaale, Kelvin (Busitema University, 2023)

  Tones of plastics produced and used by the human beings eventually end up in the nature causing harm to living beings and the environment. The amount of plastic recycled than the plastics produced is very much less and the ...
• Development of a luffa fiber/ PLA bio composite material for indoor wall partitioning applications 

  Ochar, James; Nambozo, Sarah Gift (Busitema University, 2023)

  This is an outline for a project proposal report that was done at Busitema University between June 2023 and August 2023 for the second semester of the fourth year. The study reveals the potential of luffa fiber as a workable ...
• Development of cassava peel starch-based bioplastic reinforced with lignin from sugarcane bagasse for light weight food packaging applications. 

  Maloba, Emmy Brian; Timanyire, Tegras (Busitema University, 2023)

  With the ever-increasing demand of plastics in the world and their consequent disastrous effects on environment, a suitable environmental-friendly substitute like bioplastics/biodegradable plastics is the need time. This ...
• Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using camellia sinensis aqueous leaf extract for dye wastewater treatment 

  Bakunda, Francis; Amati, Allen (Busitema University, 2023)

  Nanotechnology provides an environmentally friendly green technique for synthesizing silver nanoparticles using various parts of the plants. In this research, aqueous leaf extract of the Camellia Sinensis plant was used. ...
• Grading Uganda’s cotton lint quality basing on growing season and region 

  Akumu, Leticia (Busitema University, 2023)

  There are different types of cotton harvested at the end of every growing season which include; Long staple cotton, Medium staple cotton, and short staple cotton. Samples have to be delivered to classing stations for ...
• Investigation of processing faults in high pressure water pipes and packaging bottles 

  Ngabirano, Titus; Nahabwe, Lynnete (Busitema University, 2023)

  Investigation of processing faults in high pressure water pipes and packaging bottles
• Modelling of tensile strength of stainless-steel at high temperatures using ANN and ANFIS 

  Sserwanga, Edirisa; Tukamushaba, Oliva (Busitema University, 2023)

  Modelling of tensile strength of stainless-steel at high temperatures using ANN and ANFIS
• Production of leather material from mango fruit wastes. 

  Bwire, Nathan; Airo, Angella Vitalis (Busitema University, 2023)

  This is a project implementation report on the research we have conducted during the second semester of fourth year at Busitema University from 5th September 2022 to 18th November 2022. The main objective for the project ...
• Extraction of silica from sugarcane bagasse ash using leaching method 

  Ochieng, Joseph; Obonyo, Emmanuel Okapes (Busitema University, 2022)

  This current study examined the use of traditional extraction methods as well as the most recent findings in the extraction of silica from agricultural wastes, specifically sugarcane bagasse, employing inorganic acids to ...
• Road dust mitigation using soya bean urease enzyme induced calcite precipitation technique 

  Kisaka, Hillary Sadia; Wepukhulu, John Rogers (Busitema University, 2022)

  Uganda as a developing country roads play a role of transporting cargo and passengers from one geographical region to another. However, only 18 % of the total network is paved and the remaining 82% is unpaved, dusty and ...
• Prediction of yarn breakage on ring frame by failure mode and effect analysis using fuzzy logic 

  Luba, Lawrence (Busitema University, 2018-05)

  In a textile mill, spinning is one of the most important processes in the production line which is the heart of the production. Ring spinning is the most widely used spinning technology today because it is universally ...
• Characterization of pineapple leaf fiber for a reinforced bio-composite. 

  Osinde, Job (Busitema University, 2013-05)

  Green materials and composites is a movement that has been gained the global attention over the past few years. Recently, green. materials are planned to be environmentally responsible, economically viable, and healthy ...
• Design of coiler mechanism for the carding machine in the textile laboratory of Busitema university. 

  Nakiyingi, Mourene (Busitema University, 2013-05)

  During fabric production, subsequent processes namely; spinning, weaving or knitting, wet processing and garmenting are followed, spinning process has the blow, carding, draw frame, combing (optional), speed frame and ...
• Manufacture of a barkcloth reinforced biocomposite. 

  Lugya, George William (Busitema University, 2013-05)

  In the latest years industry is attempting to decrease the dependence on petroleum based fuels and products due to the increased environmental consciousness. This is leading to the need to investigate environmentally ...
• The suitability of Ugandan Musa sapientum banana plant species for textile fibre production. 

  Kashemere, Damari (Busitema University, 2013-05)

  Banana stem has no use after harvesting the fruit; there is a huge generation of waste as a consequence of the plant life-cycle, because pseudostems, hangers and leaves are not economically used. Therefore, this study was ...
• Extraction of peace silk fibers using an eco-friendly method. 

  Kabagenyi, Stella (Busitema University, 2013-05)

  Silk originating from the spittle of an insect is a natural fibrous protein substance. There are two major methods of extracting silk fiber i.e., filament extraction method and the staple (peace) silk extraction method. ...

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