Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Title
Now showing items 3748-3767 of 4048
-
Synchronization stability and Robustness of diffusively coupled lattice oscillators
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2006) -
Synergistic effects of artemisia annua fractions against in vitro cultures of plasmodium falciparum
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 2006)Malaria is an infectious disease that continues to be associated with considerable morbidity and mortality and significant social and economic impact on developing societies. Approximately 300 million people worldwide ... -
Syntheses and properties of transition metal ion complexes of a novel binucleating extended-porphyrin analog
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1987)The synthesis and characterisation of the uncomplexed ligand of a macrocyclic extended-porphyrin analog and its binuclear complexes with Zn2+, Cu2+ and Co2+ has been undertaken. The dicobalt complex has displayed ability ... -
Synthesis & characterization of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites and their evaluation as sorbents for lead and cadmium in water pollution remediation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Zeolites employ the principle of surface adsorption of toxic heavy metals in remediation of polluted water. However, at nanoscale, they tend to aggregate which reduces their effectiveness in adsorption. Incorporating ... -
Synthesis And Antiglycemic Activity Of In Silico Designed Analogues Of Allylpropyldisulphide
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Diabetes is a major global health challenge. The disease has a high prevalence mainly due to change in lifestyle associated with improved economic growth. Sulfonylurea monotherapy, sulfonylurea-biguanide combination ... -
Synthesis and Applications of Tris-homoleptic Cyclometalated Iridium (Iii) Complexes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Tris-cyclometalated homoleptic iridium(III) complexes have been shown to harbor immense potential as functional materials constituents and actively play a critical role in the field of photocatalysis and photosensitization. ... -
Synthesis and Bioassays of Chilo Partellus Female Sex Pheromones and Their Analogues
(University of Nairobi, 1994) -
Synthesis and bioassays of Chilo partellus female sex pheromones and their analogues
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1994)Synthetic sex pheromones could provide valuable alternative means of pest control in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. Their uses could include population monitoring with pheromone traps to guide other control ... -
Synthesis and characterization of iron nanoparticles using banana peels extracts and their application in aptasensor
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Bio-inspired Iron nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by reduction of ferric chloride solution using aqueous solution of banana peel extract (BPE). The method was non-lethal, simple, eco-accommodating and relatively ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Monomeric Magnesium and Zinc complexes supported by 1,5,9-Trimesityldipyrromethene for use in polymerization studies
(College of Physical and Biological Sciences, 2011)Magnesium and zinc complexes supported by a bulky bidentate ancilliary ligand have been synthesized and characterized. The compounds (pyac)MgnBu(THF),1; (pyac)Zn(nBu),2; (pyac)Mg(CH2CH2Ph)(THF), 3; (pyac)ZnEt, 4; and ... -
The synthesis and reactivity of 1,5-dioxaspiro[3.2]hexanes
(2001)A general synthesis of 1,5-dioxaspiro[3.2]hexanes is described. This was accomplished via epoxidation of 2-methyleneoxetanes with dry dimethyldioxirane. A study on the chemoselectivity of the epoxidation of the double bond ... -
Synthesis of Antimicrobial Benzene-1,4-diol Analogues of a Benzoquinone Metabolite From the Endophytic Fungi Xylaria Sp. Pbr 30
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The ever increasing problem of microbial resistance to currently available antimicrobial agents has led to a pressing need for development of new therapeutic and disinfecting agents. Although bioactive natural products ... -
Synthesis of Clay Derived Nanosilicates Impregnated With Prosopis Juliflora Biochar for Removal of Selected Heavy Metals in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Due to growing urbanization, population growth, and industrial activity, heavy metals are now entering water bodies at a faster pace. The current treatment methods are ineffective, and this has detrimental effects for ... -
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ... -
The synthesis of Vernolamides from Vernonia Galameinsis oil
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-cancer Application of Platinum(Ii) Thiosemicarbazone Complexes
(UON, 2021)Coordination compounds have great potential as drug molecules. However, their instability, poor water solubility, and multi-drug resistance limit their use. Unstable coordination compounds may undergo unnecessary ligand ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Novel Palladium Complexes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Palladium(II)thiosemicarbazone complexes are known to be good anticancer agents. However, their stability is a challenge during biological application because of faster ligand exchange kinetics. This research focused on ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Photophysical Studies of Novel Porphyrin-based Compounds for Application in Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (Pact)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)There are a number of techniques employed to rid microbial contaminants from water. The inefficacy of some of these methods in removing microorganisms in contaminated water, has resulted to increased incidences of water-borne ... -
Synthesis, Characterization And Testing Of Titanium (iv) Oxide Tungsten (vi) Oxide Compound As Potential Catalysts For Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07)The objective of this study was to synthesize Titanium (IV) Oxides tungsten (VI) oxide compound and subsequently test them for use as photo catalysts in water purification. The synthesized compound was calcined at 575DC. ... -
Synthesis, Structure Elucidation and Reactivity of Palladium(Ii) and Platinum(Ii) Complexes for Anticancer Applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the work was to come up with stable metal complexes with bulky ligands coordinated to the metal center and test them in anticancer studies. Literature reports that bulky ligands and trans geometry for ...