Browsing by Author "Mwangi, I. W."
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Effect of Varying Titanium Dioxide and Iodine on Open Circuit Voltage and Short Current Density
Kimemia, David N.; Njoroge, W. K.; Mwangi, I. W. (2018)The study sought to establish a photo cell which can reduce use of fossil fuels and in turn reduce on air pollution and climate change. The experimental design involved preparation of various ratios of titanium dioxide: ... -
Facile Removal of Phenol from Aqueous Solution Using Modulated Cornstarch Impregnated With Triethanolamine as Adsorbent: Sorption Isotherms and Kinetics
Bosuben, Haron; Njoroge, Peter W.; Opiyo, Sylvia A.; Mwangi, I. W. (2022-08)Background: The sources of phenolics pollutants in water are mainly pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The compounds are carcinogenic, cytotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic even at modest concentrations. These health ... -
Impure Hydrazone Preparation from Chicken Dung
Kugeria, P. M.; Njoroge, Peter W.; Opiyo, Sylvia A.; Mwangi, I. W. (IISTE, 2020-09-30)Hydrazones are strong reducing agents. Some hydrazones like hydrazine are is highly toxic and unstable and are therefore found dissolved in water. Chicken dung contains amines and uric acid that are potential sources of ... -
Monitoring the extraction of copper from chicken dung leachate using an aluminium electrode as an indicator
Kugeria, P. M.; Mwangi, I. W.; Muthengia, J. W.; Njoroge, Peter W. (Elsevier Ltd., 2019-11)Copper is found in several minerals in the earth's crust with varying the elemental and mineralogical composition.Several techniques of extraction have been investigated all in the effort of obtaining a cheaper and viable ...