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Effect of Selected Bacterial Biocementation, Biodeterioration, Bioremediation on Selected Properties and Microstructure of Hydrated Cement Mortar
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Cement-made structures encounter durability and sustainability challenges. This is due to degradation by aggressive agents such as Cl-, SO42- and CO2. The presence of micro-organisms, such as Sulphur reducing bacteria (SRB) ... -
Adsorption of Lead (ii), Chromium (vi) and Manganese (ii) metal ions from water using modified Pennisetum purpureum Schumach plant stalk
(2022)Water pollution is a global problem affecting humanity. Availability of clean water is a fundamental prerequisite to public health safety and the survival of the human race as well as animals. However, pollution of river ... -
Effects on Nanaofertilizers on Cd AND Pb Uptake in Kales Grown in Medially Polluted Experimental Soil.
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2020-03)Background: Most agriculturalists use excess commercial fertilizers with the notion that some will be eroded and leached eventually causing eutrophication and alters soil pH that increases Cd and Pb uptake in crops .Na ... -
Characterization of Flavonoids from Candidate Striga Grass in Controlling Diet Legumes Cicer Arietinum and Vigna Radiata
(BIOFARMASI J NAT PROD BIOCHEM, 2018-08)Akumu AA, Nyambaka H, Kuate SP, Torto B.2018. Characterization of flavonoids from candidate striga grass in controlling diet legumes Cicer arietinum and Vigna radiata.Biofarmasi J Nat Prod Biochem 16: 83-98. In Africa, ... -
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Phthalocyanine Derivatives
(Hindawi, 2018)Microbial pathogens have increasingly shown multidrug resistance posing a serious threat to the public health. Advances in technology are opening novel avenues for discovery of compounds that will mitigate the ever-increasing ... -
Sonochemical Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Bridelia Micrantha and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial Activity
(eijst, 2018)Metal nanoparticles have proven to have antimicrobial properties, but the chemical methods used in their production involve use harzodous chemicals. In this study, ecofriendly method was used for the synthesis of silver ... -
Ultrasonic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Mediated by Prunus africana Plant Extracts and Their Antibacterial Activity
(Modern Scientific Press, 2018)Metal nanoparticles possess unique properties influenced by their size, distribution and morphology. There is increasing interest and demand in metal nanoparticles due to their wide applications in various fields such ... -
Remediation of Fluoride Laden Water by Sorption using Kenyan Kisii Soapstone and Calcium Bentonite
(IOSR-JAC, 2023)Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adsorption potential of natural and locally available soapstone and Calcium bentonite clay for fluoride removal from aqueous solution and to determine the optimum conditions ... -
Iron (III) Doped Titanium Dioxide Coated Dimensionally Stable Graphite Anode Electrode for Electro-Chemical Treatment of Domestic Wastewater
(Elsevier Inc, 2021)Availability of clean water is of concern due to pollution and diminishing supply pollution. However, purification is possible depending on the incorporated contaminants. Domestic wastewater contains dissolved organic ... -
Arsenic Contamination In Water From Selected Boreholes In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(European Open Science, 2021)Arsenic is a metalloid, which may be found in surface water, ground water, plants and rocks. In high concentrations, its compounds are considered to be genotoxic and carcinogenic. Its levels in drinking water must be ... -
Use of Hair Samples for Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence
(EAHRC, 2023)Introduction: Measurement of antiretrovirals (ARVs) drug concentration in biological matrices such as blood and urine has been used previously for monitoring adherence. Unfortunately, they only reflect ARV doses taken ... -
Advances in Green Nanotechnology: Data for Green Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Galinsoga Parviflora, Conyza Bonariensis and Bidens Pilosa Leaf Extracts, and their Application in Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye and Rifampicin Antibiotic
(Elsevier, 2023)This data article reports contents of the information derived from an efficient, environmentally friendly, and lowcost method of synthesis and recovery of iron nanoparticles using Galinsoga parviflora, Conyza bonariensis ... -
Bioaccesibility of Trace Elements in Different Oyster Mushroom Varieties Grown in Kenya
(ESJ, 2023)Trace elements, especially chromium (Cr), vanadium (V) and selenium (Se) have potential beneficial effects on glucose metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes. Food products incorporating mushrooms are not only a good ... -
Geopolymers Filters from Calcined Clay and Sugarcane Bagasse Blended With Activated Carbon for Removal of Selected Heavy Metals from Wastewater
(Research Gate, 2022)The growth of industries and the exploitation of natural resources have led to increase of heavy metals concentrations in the earth’s surface, atmosphere and water bodies. Heavy metals pose serious environmental and ... -
Comparison of Some Essential and Heavy Metals in The Toenails and Fingernails of School-Age Children in Kenya
(Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 2009)This paper describes the determination of the levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe) in the toenails and fingernails of children under the age of six years in urban and rural areas in ...
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Effect of Selected Bacterial Biocementation, Biodeterioration, Bioremediation on Selected Properties and Microstructure of Hydrated Cement Mortar
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Cement-made structures encounter durability and sustainability challenges. This is due to degradation by aggressive agents such as Cl-, SO42- and CO2. The presence of micro-organisms, such as Sulphur reducing bacteria (SRB) ... -
Adsorption of Lead (ii), Chromium (vi) and Manganese (ii) metal ions from water using modified Pennisetum purpureum Schumach plant stalk
(2022)Water pollution is a global problem affecting humanity. Availability of clean water is a fundamental prerequisite to public health safety and the survival of the human race as well as animals. However, pollution of river ... -
Effects on Nanaofertilizers on Cd AND Pb Uptake in Kales Grown in Medially Polluted Experimental Soil.
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2020-03)Background: Most agriculturalists use excess commercial fertilizers with the notion that some will be eroded and leached eventually causing eutrophication and alters soil pH that increases Cd and Pb uptake in crops .Na ... -
Characterization of Flavonoids from Candidate Striga Grass in Controlling Diet Legumes Cicer Arietinum and Vigna Radiata
(BIOFARMASI J NAT PROD BIOCHEM, 2018-08)Akumu AA, Nyambaka H, Kuate SP, Torto B.2018. Characterization of flavonoids from candidate striga grass in controlling diet legumes Cicer arietinum and Vigna radiata.Biofarmasi J Nat Prod Biochem 16: 83-98. In Africa, ... -
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Activity of Phthalocyanine Derivatives
(Hindawi, 2018)Microbial pathogens have increasingly shown multidrug resistance posing a serious threat to the public health. Advances in technology are opening novel avenues for discovery of compounds that will mitigate the ever-increasing ... -
Sonochemical Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Bridelia Micrantha and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial Activity
(eijst, 2018)Metal nanoparticles have proven to have antimicrobial properties, but the chemical methods used in their production involve use harzodous chemicals. In this study, ecofriendly method was used for the synthesis of silver ... -
Ultrasonic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Mediated by Prunus africana Plant Extracts and Their Antibacterial Activity
(Modern Scientific Press, 2018)Metal nanoparticles possess unique properties influenced by their size, distribution and morphology. There is increasing interest and demand in metal nanoparticles due to their wide applications in various fields such ... -
Remediation of Fluoride Laden Water by Sorption using Kenyan Kisii Soapstone and Calcium Bentonite
(IOSR-JAC, 2023)Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adsorption potential of natural and locally available soapstone and Calcium bentonite clay for fluoride removal from aqueous solution and to determine the optimum conditions ... -
Iron (III) Doped Titanium Dioxide Coated Dimensionally Stable Graphite Anode Electrode for Electro-Chemical Treatment of Domestic Wastewater
(Elsevier Inc, 2021)Availability of clean water is of concern due to pollution and diminishing supply pollution. However, purification is possible depending on the incorporated contaminants. Domestic wastewater contains dissolved organic ... -
Arsenic Contamination In Water From Selected Boreholes In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(European Open Science, 2021)Arsenic is a metalloid, which may be found in surface water, ground water, plants and rocks. In high concentrations, its compounds are considered to be genotoxic and carcinogenic. Its levels in drinking water must be ... -
Use of Hair Samples for Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence
(EAHRC, 2023)Introduction: Measurement of antiretrovirals (ARVs) drug concentration in biological matrices such as blood and urine has been used previously for monitoring adherence. Unfortunately, they only reflect ARV doses taken ... -
Advances in Green Nanotechnology: Data for Green Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Galinsoga Parviflora, Conyza Bonariensis and Bidens Pilosa Leaf Extracts, and their Application in Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye and Rifampicin Antibiotic
(Elsevier, 2023)This data article reports contents of the information derived from an efficient, environmentally friendly, and lowcost method of synthesis and recovery of iron nanoparticles using Galinsoga parviflora, Conyza bonariensis ... -
Bioaccesibility of Trace Elements in Different Oyster Mushroom Varieties Grown in Kenya
(ESJ, 2023)Trace elements, especially chromium (Cr), vanadium (V) and selenium (Se) have potential beneficial effects on glucose metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes. Food products incorporating mushrooms are not only a good ... -
Geopolymers Filters from Calcined Clay and Sugarcane Bagasse Blended With Activated Carbon for Removal of Selected Heavy Metals from Wastewater
(Research Gate, 2022)The growth of industries and the exploitation of natural resources have led to increase of heavy metals concentrations in the earth’s surface, atmosphere and water bodies. Heavy metals pose serious environmental and ... -
Comparison of Some Essential and Heavy Metals in The Toenails and Fingernails of School-Age Children in Kenya
(Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 2009)This paper describes the determination of the levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe) in the toenails and fingernails of children under the age of six years in urban and rural areas in ... -
Larvicidal activities of limonoids from Turraea abyssinica (Meliaceae) on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)
(Wiley, 2017-12)Preliminary screening of extracts of the leaves and stems of four Turraea plant species (Meliaceae) on second instar larvae of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) showed that the methanolic extract of ... -
A Survey of Blood Lead Levels in Pregnant Women attending two Public Prenatal Clinics in Nairobi City, Kenya
(Marsland Press, 2009)Exposure to lead remains an under-recognized public health problem in the developing countries such as Kenya despite well documented toxic effects of the metal at elevated blood levels. The objective of the study was to ... -
Effect of Rhizoclonium grande Saturated Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters on Physicochemical and Fuel Properties of Jatropha curcas Biofuel
(ResearchGate, 2018-05)Aims: The effect of Rhizoclonium grande saturated fatty acid ethyl esters on physicochemical and fuel properties of Jatropha curcas biofuel was assessed. Study Design: Probability and purposeful sampling methods were ... -
Potential attractants from three host plants of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
(Springer, 2022-10)The fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, is a polyphagous pest that damages a wide variety of fruits in the tropics, including East Africa. In this paper, we aimed to evaluate the attraction of kairomones shared by three hosts ... -
Phytomedicine and Allied Compounds in Both Human and Animal Healthcare
(Biomed J Sci & Tech Res, 2019)Worldwide plants have been used for curative purposes from time immemorial. It is estimated by WHO that 80% of the population majority of this in developing countries, still rely on plant-based medicine for primary ...
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