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Hydrothermal crystallization of zeolite catalysts using kaolin and volcanic ash materials for biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas and waste cooking oils
(Maseno university, 2022)
Although biodiesel is a promising alternative source of energy, the cost of its production remains high because of the use of expensive feedstocks and catalysts. Zeolites derived from clay and volcanic ash as alternative ...
Residual diazinon in brassica oleracea var. Acephala and influence of application conditions on its levels in Kimira-oluch smallholder farmers improvement project, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)
Use of pesticides in agriculture often causes residual effects on crops with potential health risks. Diazinon, a synthetic pesticide whose dietary exposures have been associated with human health impacts is popular in the ...
Phytochemical evaluation of Ocimum kilimandscharicum GUERKE, Gnidia subcordata MEISN AND Annona mucosa jacq leaves for secondary metabolites and their insecticidal activities against Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus.
(Maseno University, 2023)
Global food security of which maize is a major component is threatened by food loss due to storage insect pests. Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus cause stored maize losses of 20% world wide and 45% in Africa. ...
Antimicrobial activities of extracts and isolates from Senna didymobotrya flowers.
(Maseno University, 2023)
The emerging trends in pathogenic microorganisms becoming resistant to available antibiotics coupled with the evolution of new strains of pathogens causing diseases, is a major concern to the global health community and ...
Synthesis and characterization of municipal waste incinerator fly ash based Geopolymers for the removal of Endosulfan from water: kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics
(Maseno University, 2023)
Endosulfan is a broad spectrum organochlorine insecticide which acts as a contact poison for controlling a wide variety of insects. However, extensive and uncontrolled use of insecticides leads to water pollution. ...