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C. Chomba

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Open access 2026

From Weed to Wonder: Nutritional Profiling of Bidens Pilosa as a Forgotten Food Resource for Household Food Security in Zambia

Indigenous leafy vegetables play a pivotal role in enhancing food and nutrition security, particularly within economically disadvantaged rural and urban communities. This study evaluated the nutritional and non-food attributes of Bidens pilosa (commonly known as Black Jack) as a potential alternative vegetable for low-...

C. Chomba, Annie Chooba, Katasha Sinyangwe · International journal of re... · 0 citations

Open access 2026

Decentralized Fractional Pyrolysis of Polyolefin Waste Using Passive Air-Cooled Condensers: A Zero-Electricity, Low-Capital System Developed at Mulungushi University, Zambia

The escalating accumulation of plastic waste presents a severe environmental challenge across Zambia, where municipal waste management infrastructure remains limited and recycling rates are critically low. This article presents a novel, low-cost apparatus and method for the pyrolytic conversion of plastic waste, specif...

Kelvin Kaoma, C. Chomba, Ackim Lungu et al. · International journal of re... · 0 citations

Open access 2026

“Neglected But Nutritious, Functional and Dietary Potential of Amaranthus Spinosus and Amaranthus Hybridus”

Indigenous leafy vegetables contribute significantly to food security, particularly among low-income households in both urban and rural areas. Amaranthus spinosus and Amaranthus hybridus are widely distributed underutilised plants often regarded as weeds. This study assessed their nutritional and non-food values to eva...

C. Chomba, Lukundo Mulambya, A. Sinyangwe · International journal of res... · 0 citations