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Optimized Dyeing of Cotton with semi-synthetic Embelin Ninhydrin Dye Obtained by Chemical Modification of Embelin from Embelia Schimperi
(Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022-08-08)Chemical modification is a promising path to address the limitations of a natural dye, such as limited shades and inadequate fastness properties. This study investigated the modification of embelin (2, 5-dihydroxy-3-undecyl-1, ... -
POTENTIAL OF BIOAUGMENTATION FOR REMEDIATION OF POLLUTED ENVIRONMENTS
(2015-10-30)After repeated applications and long use of persistent pesticides in soils, a phenomenon known as enhanced (accelerated) degradation of some pesticides has been observed in soils. This has led to isolation of key microbes ... -
Phytochemical screening, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and GC-MS evaluation of crude acetonic extracts of Prosopis juliflora
(CRC Press, 2022-04-06)Water pollution due to organic contaminants has been a serious issue in developing countries because of the acute toxicities and carcinogenic nature of these pollutants. Among various water treatment methods, adsorption ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils from Tithonia Diversifolia Leaves and Flowers Against Ralstonia Solanacearum
(European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2022-04-25)Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major constraining factor in the production of tomatoes in Kenya, leading to an overreliance on synthetic pesticides. As a result, ... -
Comparison of the phytochemical composition of Euclea divinorum Hern (Ebenaceae) leaves, tender stems and root bark
(Advanced Journal of Chemistry-Section B, 2021-09-03)Euclea divinorum Hern (Ebenaceae) has a long history of folkloric use in the treatment of different diseases. However, there are few reports on the responsible phytochemicals in its tender stems, leaves and root bark. The ... -
Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of African Basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.) Leaves
(Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, 2020-09-01)Aim: To determine the phytochemicals in Ocimum gratissimum leaves, their phenolic content, antioxidant potential and antiproliferative activity against human prostate (DU145), colon (CT26) and cervical (HeLa 229) cancer ... -
Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of the Remediation Activity of Cissus quadrangularis Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle-Activated Carbon Composite on Dieldrin in Aqueous Solution
(Journal of Nanotechnology, 2022-04-21)In this study, zinc oxide-activated carbon nanocomposite was used as the adsorbent for the remediation of dieldrin in aqueous media. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNPs) were synthesized from Cissus quadrangularis (C. quadrangularis) ... -
Phytochemical composition, antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of Rosmarinus officinalis leaves
(French-Ukrainian Journal of Chemistry, 2020-12-22)Phytochemicals in Rosmarinus officinalis leaves, their total phenolic content, antioxidant potential and antiproliferative activity against human prostate (DU145), colon (CT26) and cervical (HeLa 229) cancer cells were ... -
TREE STAND STRUCTURE, SPECIES COMPOSITION AND VEGETATION COVER CHANGES IN LONDIANI FOREST KENYA
(MMUST, 2023-11)Vegetation is an important variable in land-atmosphere interactions. Sustainable forest management requires monitoring of vegetation cover dynamics to help improve forest health. Many studies have been conducted in many ... -
Ethanol Conversion to Butanol over Small Coinage Metal Clusters: An Experimental and Computational Study
(Journal of Cluster Science, 2022-08-26)We illustrate the mechanism for the C–O, C–H and O–H bond activation in the coupling of ethanol to butanol over small coinage clusters (copper, silver and gold). It is found that charge transfer interactions between the ... -
Biomolecular interactions of 1,3-bis(2-arylimino)isoindolate-based palladium(II) complexes: Substitution kinetics, DNA/protein-binding, and molecular docking approaches
(Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2023-12-01)A series of 1,3-bis(2-arylimino)isoindoline Pd(II) complexes core viz.; Chlorido(1,3-bis(2-pyridylimino)isoindoline)palladium(II), Pd1, Chlorido(1,3-bis(4-methyl-2-pyridylimino)isoindoline)palladium(II), Pd2, Chlorido(1, ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Euclea divinorum Hern (Ebenaceae) Leaves, Tender Stems, Root Bark and an Herbal Toothpaste Formulated from Its Ethanolic Root Bark Extract
(Medicine, Environmental Science, 2020-08-07)Aim: Euclea divinorum Hern (Ebenaceae) is a treasured East African medicinal plant which has a long use in the management of dental caries. However, there are few reports on the antimicrobial activity of its different parts ... -
Evaluation of dyeing properties of natural dyes extracted from the heartwood of Prosopis juliflora on cotton fabric
(Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 2022-03-22)Purpose Considered as one of the most unwanted species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the Prosopis juliflora plant is a noxious and invasive weed. Recent studies suggest that the heartwood of the ... -
Phytochemical, Cytotoxicity, and Antimycobacterial Activity Evaluation of Extracts and Compounds from the Stem Bark of Albizia coriaria Welw ex. Oliver
(Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022-01-22)ackground. Albizia coriaria Welw ex. Oliver (Fabaceae) is one of the plants used by herbalists in the East Africa community to prepare herbal remedies for the management of symptoms of TB. Despite its widespread use, the ... -
Sub-Acute Toxicity Effects of Methanolic Stem Bark Extract of Entada abyssinica on Biochemical, Haematological and Histopathological Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats
(Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021-09-07)Background: Whereas the efficacy of Entada abyssinica (fabaceae) extracts against various ailments has been scientifically validated, its safety has not been established. This study was undertaken to evaluate the toxicity ... -
Traditional Medicinal Uses, Phytoconstituents, Bioactivities, and Toxicities of Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC. (Fabaceae): A Systematic Review
(Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021-03-04)Background. Many studies have been undertaken on the medicinal values of Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC. (Fabaceae). The details, however, are highly fragmented in different journals, libraries, and other publication ... -
Ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and phytochemistry of traditional medicinal plants used in the management of symptoms of tuberculosis in East Africa: a systematic review
(Tropical Medicine and Health, 2022-08-14)Objective Many studies on the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) using herbal medicines have been undertaken in recent decades in East Africa. The details, however, are highly fragmented. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Pan-Africanism and the Language Question: Re-reading African Cultural and Intellectual History
(African Journal of International Affairs, 2010-07-27)This paper examines the role of intellectuals in the development of Pan-Africanist linguistic nationalism. The specific aim of the paper is to analyse elite ideas about African linguistic nationalism and their role in ... -
In vivo antibacterial activity of extracts of Tithonia diversifolia against Ralstonia solanacearum in tomato
(Scientific African, 2023-11-03)Currently, losses in crop yields caused by Ralstonia solanacearum have led to the overuse of synthetic pesticides, which are toxic and non-biodegradable hence detrimental to the environment. This study, therefore, investigated ... -
Assessing the Socio-Economic Impact of the Chinese Transfer of Values, Skills, and Technology in Infrastructural Development in Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-11-19)This study assessed the socio-economic impact of Chinese principle of transfer of values, skills and technology in infrastructural development in Kenya. This study was based on dependency, modernization and power theories ...