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K. M. Mbemba

Publications (6)

Static Leaching and Alteration Mechanisms of Zirconium Alkali Resistant Glasses Containing Heavy Metals

K. M. Mbemba, S. Djanarthany, R. Losno, S. Ory, F. Jomard & M. Madon · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The aim of this study is to understand mechanisms that occur during leaching of alkali-resistant zirconium-containing glasses in acid and alkaline solutions. For this, we have developed 5 glass compositions: two alkali-resistant model glasses type CEMFIL, V1 (with zirconium and w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v38i330361

Heavy Metals Leaching of Cementitious Matrices Containing Waste Ash from Brazzaville Landfills (Republic of Congo)

K. M. Mbemba, M. B. Mabiala Loubilou & J. M. Ouamba · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2019

Inadequate management of ash generated by household waste burned in open air in Republic of Congo, generates pollution sites especially through heavy metal contamination (Pb, Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn). The aim of this study is to evaluate the chemical durability of cementitious matrices co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2019/v20i230130

Development of a Process for Producing Zirconium-rich Alkali-resistant Glasses Containing Heavy Metals Present in Fly Ashes from Municipal Solids Waste Incineration

K. M. Mbemba, S. Djanarthany & G. Matzen · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2019

The objective of this study is to develop a process for producing alkali-resistant zirconium-containing glasses for use as a heavy metal retention matrix contained in fly ashes. For this, we have developed 5 glass compositions: Two alkali-resistant model glasses type CEMFIL, V1 (...

Open access Research Article

Phytoremediation of Industrial Waste Leachates by Planted Filters Composed of Phragmites australis (Cav) Trin ex Steud, Typha latifolia L. and Cyperus papyrus L.

K. M. Mbemba, A. C. Kayath, A. B. Madiélé Mabika, G. R. Dielé Mouko & J. M. Ouamba · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2019

The aim of this study is to evaluate the purifying ability of 3 parallel planted filters (PF1, PF2 and PF3) composed of three plants (Phragmites australis (Cav) Trin ex Steud, Typha latifolia L., Cyperus papyrus L.) on leachates from a landfill of industrial waste in Pointe-Noire...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2019/v9i930137

Physico-chemical Characterization of Wastewaters Discharged into Songolo River at Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo

K. M. Mbemba, B. D. Koutouma & J. M. Ouamba · Chemical Science International Journal · 2019

Songolo River receives daily domestic and industrial wastewaters from households, laboratories, small and medium size industries (SMEs) and the Loandjili hospital, which are discharged directly into it without prior treatment. The objective of this study is to evaluate the physic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2019/v28i130126

Performance Evaluation of Industrial Brewery Wastewater Biologic Treatment in an UASB Reactor Using Activated Sludge in Republic of Congo

K. M. Mbemba, H. M. Bounkosso, A. C. Kayath & J. M. Ouamba · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2019

The brewing industry generates large amounts of wastewater which are released into surface water after treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of the anaerobic treatment of brewery wastewaters in a UASB bioreactor containing activated sludge. After six-wee...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2019/v9i730127