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Optimization Of Ph, Time, Yeast Substrate Ratio And Temperature For Production Of Bioethanol From Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas) Peels
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2025)Introduction: The growing demand for renewable energy has led to increased interest in bioethanol production from non-food biomass. Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) peels, an agro-industrial waste, present a viable feedstock ... -
Influence Of Hydrochloric Acid Concentration On Reducing Sugar Yield And Fermentation Ph In Sweet Potato Peels Hydrolysis
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2025)Introduction: Acid hydrolysis remains one of the most effective methods for converting starchy and lignocellulosis feedstocks into fermentable sugars as compared to physical and thermal methods. This study determines the ... -
Synthesis and characterization of Ag-ZnO using citrus reticulata peel extract
(Mater. Res. Express, 2025)To minimize the use of fossils fuels, solar cells have been considered to be effective despite facing major setbacks such as its cost and effectiveness. In this research Ag-ZnO was synthesized using Citrus reticulata as ... -
Structural and Optical Properties of Fe Doped Tio2 Nanoparticles: Investigation of Effects of Different Doping Concentration
(Advances in Materials, 2024)Fe-doped TiO2 nanoparticles (F-T NPs) were synthesized using the sol-gel method where different molar concentrations (0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10%) of Iron (iii) nitrate were added to a constant amount of the metal precursor ... -
Removal Of Phenolic Compounds From Aqueous Media Using Triethylamine Anchored Rice Husks
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2024)Phenolic compounds in water are contaminants of concern even at low concentrations. They get incorporated in water from various sources such as industrial, mining and natural sources. Natural sources of phenolic compounds ... -
Proximate Analysis and Physicochemical Properties of Oil from Four Avocado Cultivars from Murang’a County, Kenya
(American Journal of Chemistry, 2025)Avocado has a high nutritional value with a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, phytochemicals, fiber, protein, and minerals such as magnesium and potassium. However, it is difficult to determine the ... -
Human Health Effects Associated with Aluminium Poisoning and Remediation
(African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2025)Aluminium is a common element available on the earth’s surface mostly in combined form. It has numerous applications in many areas of everyday life. Aluminium has relatively superior metallic characteristics such as good ... -
Effects of Tin Doping Concentration on the Structural and Optical Properties of Cadmium Oxide Nanoparticles
(Advances in Materials, 2025)Wet chemical process was successfully used to synthesize tin doped and undoped cadmium oxide nanoparticles. Cadmium acetate, sodium hydroxide, mercaptopropionic acid and tin chloride were used as starting materials for ... -
Effects of Growth Temperature on the Structural and Optical Properties of Synthesized Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
(American Journal of Materials Science, 2024)The nanoparticles (NPs) of titanium dioxide (TiO2) were synthesized using sol-gel method. This method was preferred as it gives NPs with uniform particle size, surface properties, control of reaction time and temperature, ... -
Effects of Different Zn Doping Concentration on the Optical and Structural Properties of TiO2 Nanoparticles
(Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2024)Zn-doped TiO2 nanoparticles (Z-T NPs) were successfully synthesized using the sol-gel method. Titanium isopropoxide, ethanol, and diethanolamine were used in the ratio of 1:6:1 as the metal precursor, solvent precursor, ... -
CONCENTRATION OF LATERITES USING BIOMASS
(Kenya Industrial Property Institute, 2015-06)A method of concentrating iron in laterites to make the iron extraction process economical is disclosed. Concentration using biomass yields higher levels of iron by using appropriate ratio of biomass: laterites. The ... -
A Comprehensive Review On Pesticides: Classifications, Sources, Impacts, And Analytical Methods
(IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), 2025)Background: Pesticides are synthetic compounds that are widely used to control pests, insects, and weeds in various settings. They are classified into organophosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, and ... -
Effects of Psidium guajava Extract on Optical and Structural Properties of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles
(American Journal of Materials Science, 2025)Nanotechnology has become the most promising area of research with its application in various fields of science such as solar cell. Metals and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) are mainly synthesized by chemical methods that ... -
Heavy Metal Concentration Levels in Some Selected Fish from Lake Turkana, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 2025)Heavy metal pollution in water poses a risk to both drinking water and fish consumed by people. This study aimed to assess how various heavy metals are distributed among different fish species. The study measured the levels ... -
Heavy Metal Concentration Levels In Surface Waters Of Lake Turkana And River Turkwel, Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP), 2025)Heavy metal contamination in surface waters is a significant global concern, particularly because people often settle near accessible water sources like lakes. This study examined the concentrations of heavy metals in water ... -
Green Synthesis of Ga-Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles: Effects of Ga Doping Concentrations on the Structural and Optical Properties
(Journal of Photonic Materials and Technology, 2025)This study explores the transformative impact of gallium (Ga) doping on the structural and optical properties of tin oxide NPs synthesized using chemical and green method. The nanoparticles were synthesized at different ... -
Effect Of Cultivar And Altitude On Fatty Acid Composition Of Avocado From Murang’a County
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2025)Fatty acids are essential for the structure and function of biological systems, and they are the primary source of energy. Avocado oil has high levels of omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, as well as natural antioxidants, ... -
Application And Synthesis Of Silica-Based Aerogels For The Removal Of Persistent Organic Pollutants From Water: A Review
(IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 2025)Background: Water contamination is a major global issue that necessitates the development of new and sustainable purification technologies. Aerogels, ultra-light porous materials with a large surface area and unique ... -
Removal of Nitrites from Wetland Waters Based on Diazonium Silica
(American Journal of Chemistry, 2025)Diazonuim silica was prepared and used to remove nitrites in wetland waters. Raw silica was chlorinated using phosphorous pentachloride (PCl5). Chlorinated silica was further reacted with ethylenediamine (EDA) under reflux ... -
Effects of Ag Doping Concentrations on Structural and Optical Properties of Citrus Reticulata Capped ZnO Nanoparticles
(Journal of Nanosciences Research & Reports, 2025-03)Dopants are used to modify the properties of metal oxides. They are classified into p type and ntype. The p type dopants are electron acceptors and they reduce the bandgap energy. The n- type dopants are electron donors. ...
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