What question did this study set out to answer?

This review aims to evaluate the reliability of methods using Moringa oleifera seeds for water treatment.

July 15, 2026PLOS WaterOpen Access

A systematic review of water treatment with Moringa oleifera seeds: Comparative analysis of jar testing methodologies and results

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Systematic review assessed the efficacy of Moringa oleifera seeds for water treatment, indicating a need for standardization.

This review aims to evaluate the reliability of methods using Moringa oleifera seeds for water treatment.
Conducted a systematic review of primary research reports from 2014 to 2024.
Included 25 publications after screening 50 for jar testing with M. oleifera seed coagulant.
Assessed research quality and bias risk using modified Cochrane tools.
Achieved turbidity reduction rates of 80–96% with appropriate seed coagulant concentrations.
Sixteen reports were judged as having 'lower' or 'lowest' research quality.
Inadequate test standardization affected treatment efficacy in unpredictable ways.

Russell et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark