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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF NICKEL AND PALLADIUM BIMETALLIC COMPLEXES AND THEIR CATALYTIC APPLICATION IN OLIGOMERISATION OF 1-HEXENE
(University of Eldoret, 2022)
In this work, typical homobimetallic complexes derived from N,O-salicylaldimine ligands were
investigated for their catalytic potential in oligomerisation of 1-hexene. Catalysts of
monometallic nature, that is, those ...
Quantification of Physiochemical Characteristic Wastewater Effluents: A Case Study of Bata Tanneries, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-06-01)
The tanning industry is well developed in Kenya and has been identified as one of the most
important sectors in economic development. However, depending on the leather process, it
generates large quantities of wastewater ...
Selected Heavy Metal (Zn, Pb and Cd) Pollution in Soil and Water from Marakwet East and Marakwet West, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)
Heavy metal pollution has become a global public health issue, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality challenges. The present study aimed at assessing selected heavy metal ...
Investigation of Pavonia urens as Potential Biosorbent in Phytoremediation of Metal Pollutants through Complexation
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)
Environmental pollution involving metal ions represents a potential threat to life. This is due to different chemical wastes discharged to the environment with no or minimal treatment to reduce and decrease the harmful ...
Discovery of Withaphysalin A and Limonin as Potential SARS-COV2 Papain-Like Protease Inhibitors
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)
Protease inhibitors are strategically and functionally important components of drug-hunters’ arsenal against pathogenic viruses including SARS-COV2, SARS-COV, MERS, Ebola and HIV. Drug discovery efforts reported in this ...
Fluoride Adsorption onto Sulphonated Polystyrene
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)
Adequate fluoride (F-) taken in through food, soil and water is crucial for healthy bones and teeth
building. Excess F- results in dental, skeletal and soft tissue damage unless controlled by its
removal. People get ...
Effect of Computer-Based Laboratory Simulations (CBLS) in Acquisition of Scientific Inquiry Skills in Electro_ Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Bomet County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)
Computer technology has advanced to the point where it can significantly enable
inquiry learning to be used at various levels, and offer new tools for representing
the science nature in the classroom. It has been revealed ...
ASSESSMENT OF ZINC, LEAD AND CADMIUM CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION: A CASE STUDY OF MARAKWET EAST AND MARAKWET WEST SUB COUNTIES
(University of Eldoret, 2022)
Globally, chronic heavy metal poisoning is of global concern, aggravated by human activities in the world leading to food and drinking water quality issues. This study assessed the relationship between heavy metals and ...
Field Accumulation in Selected Heavy Metal Ions and Associated Health Risks in Irrigation Water, Soil and Tomatoes Collected from Homa Hills, Homabay County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)
Accumulation of metal ions in irrigation water and soils can lead to uptake by food crops. The
accumulated heavy metals when ingested pose a threat to human health. The current study
intends to assess potential health ...
WATER QUALITY OF ATHI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES BASED ON SELECTED PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS, HEAVY METALS AND BACTERIAL LEVELS
(University of Eldoret, 2022)
Pollution is one of the major challenges facing water resources management in Kenya. This
study was carried out to assess and monitor water quality status of the Athi River and its
tributaries based on selected basic ...