Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Synthesis of vernolamides containing tertiary amino groups from Vernonia galamensis oil and their biological activities
(Department of Chemistry, University of NairobiInstitute of Applied Research, Ben Gurion University, Beer Sheva, Israel, 1998) -
Microelectrode voltammetry of TCNQ in aprotic solvent at low concentrations of non reducing salts"
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1990) -
8-Methoxyneorautenol and radical scavenging flavonoids from Erythrina abyssinica
(Department of Chemistry, University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, Makerere UniversityInstitut für Chemie, Universität Potsdam, Germany, 2009)A new pterocarpan (named 8-methoxyneorautenol) was isolated from the acetone extract of the root bark of Erythrina abyssinica. In addition, the known isoflavonoid derivatives eryvarin L, erycristagallin and shinpterocarpin ... -
Protocol for International Co-operative Education in Developing Countries", proceedings, seventh World Conference on Co-op Education, Hong Kong, 26-30 Aug.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1991) -
A New Approach to Search for the Bioactive Conformation of Glucagon: Positional Cyclization Scanning
(2001-09)In search for the bioactive conformation of glucagon, “positional cyclization scanning” was used to determine secondary structures of glucagon required for maximal interaction with the glucagon receptor. Because glucagon ... -
Levels of Mercury in water, fish, sediments and blood samples from different regions of Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1991) -
Impact of land use on water quality in River Njoro Watershed, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2005)Water resources Within the River Njoro watershed have become degraded due to high population growth rate and change in land use upsetting environmental stability. Land cover classification using Landsat images (Baldyga et ... -
Cold solvent extraction and physico-chemical study of Avocado oil
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1993) -
Micro-field assessment of soil erosion and surface runoff using mini rainfall simulator in upper River Njoro watershed in Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2005)Soil erosion and surface runoff are consequences of integration of several factors and processes within a catchment. The use of a rainfall simulator and run off plots provides a valuable research tool and are often used ... -
Mercury levels in Lake Naivasha
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1993) -
Using Landsat Imagery to Analyse Land Cover Change in the Njoro Watershed, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2005)In developing nations where resources are scarce and increased population pressures create stress on available resources. methods are needed to examine effects of human migration and resultant changes in land cover. ... -
Sediment loading on inland lakes/wetlands: A case study of lake Nakuru, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2005)Total suspended sediments and discharge were studied on the river mouths and sewage drain that. empty into Lake Nakuru, Kenya. Total suspended sediment loading into Lake Nakuru is a function of the concentration of total ... -
Patterns and Sources of Faecal Pollution in the Heavily Impaired River Njoro Watershed Kenya: Findings and Implicaions.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2009)Elevated faecal pollution of water bodies poses public health risks for humans as well as livestock, and degrades aquatic ecosystems. This paper presents levels, patterns and sources of faecal pollution detected in a ... -
Development of Rice Husk Ash based alternative cements in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1993) -
Soil Use and Management Effects on Aggregate Stability, Organic Matter and Hydraulic Conductivity Within River Njoro Watershed in Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2009)There has been tremendous changes in soil use and management in the River Njoro Watershed during the last three decades. Formerly large-scale farms converted into smallholder farms and plantation forests have gradually ... -
Use of roadside soils and vegetation in monitoring motor vehicle lead pollution," Proceedings:
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1993) -
A Gravity Survey Of The Jombo Hill Area, South Coast Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 1982)The aeromagnetic survey of the Jombo Hill Area conducted in l977 revealed an anomaly of 2000 gammas in amplitude in the area of the intrusive rocks. This value gtands,out as one of the highest values ever recorded in Kenya. ... -
Indirect spectroscopic determination of phosphate",J. Biochemiphysics, 3 (1994) 37.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1994) -
Effect of Coagulation aspects and colour removal from textile wastes", J. Biochemiphysics, 3 (1994) 41.
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 1994) -
Evaluation Of Volcanic Rocks Of Nairobi Area For Use As Raw Materials In The Construction And Cement Industry
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2009)Volcanic rocks play an important role in the building and construction industry. Most of the raw materials used by the building industry around Nairobi are the volcanic rocks. The main volcanic rocks considered include ...