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[3 + 2] Cycloaddition and Cascade Radical Reactions for the Synthesis of Trifluoromethylated Tetrahydrobenzodiazepin-3-ones
(2019-04-01)A reaction sequence involving three-component [3 + 2] cycloaddition of azomethine ylides followed by CuI catalyzed cascade trifluoromethyl radical addition and cyclization is developed for diastereoselective synthesis of ... -
[3+2] Cycloaddition-based one-pot synthesis of 3,9-diazabicyclo[4.2.1]nonane-containing scaffold
(2017-01)Three-component [3+2] cycloaddition followed by reduction and lactamization has been developed as a one-pot methodology for diastereoselective synthesis of 3,9-diazabicyclo[4.2.1]nonane-containing scaffold. -
Action and variation potential electrical signals in higher plants
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021)This review evaluates the types of electrical signals (ESs) in plants, generation and propagation of various ESs, their ways of transmission within the plant body and their corresponding physiological significance. It also ... -
Adsorption of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Mangroves Roots (Rhizophora Mucronata) Charcoal-Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposite
(2021-02)Providing clean and affordable water to meet human needs is a grand challenge of the 21st century. Worldwide, water supply struggles to keep up with the fast growing demand, which is exacerbated by population growth, global ... -
Adsorption of rhodamine b from aqueous solution using mangroves (Rhizophora mucronata) carbon nanotubes nanocomposites
(2021-03-03)The use of dyes has increased dramatically and uncontrollably in last few decades. Different types of dyes are frequently employed in plastics, paper, cosmetics, leather, and textile industries for coloring purposes. These ... -
Analysis of Effect of Inclined Magnetic Field on MHD Boundary Layer Flow over a Porous Exponentially Stretching Sheet Subject to Thermal Radiation
(2021-10-30)MHD flow has a wide range of industrial applications such as MHD propulsion for space exploration, cooling of nuclear reactors, electronic packages, microelectronic devices, and many more. Due to this, a study on the ... -
Arduino Uno, Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 Motion Detector with Display of Distance in the LCD
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020-05)- Motion detection has become one of the great areas of research in the world. Many activities are carried out in the presence of motion. One of the research focus has been the use of Arduino Uno microcontroller, Ultrasonic ... -
Chemical Constituents in Extracts from Leaves of Lantana trifolia and Their In Vitro Anti-oxidative Activity
(2014)Objective To isolate, purify, and analyze the anti-oxidants from the leaves of Lantana trifolia. Methods The anti-oxidative activities of the crude extracts from liquid-liquid extraction of L. trifolia leaves were assayed ... -
Development of Dimethylisoxazole-Attached Imidazo[1,2‑a]pyridines as Potent and Selective CBP/P300 Inhibitors
(2021)The use of epigenetic bromodomain inhibitors as anticancer therapeutics has transitioned from targeting bromodo main extraterminal domain (BET) proteins into targeting non-BET bromodomains. The two most relevant non-BET ... -
Efficacy of Mangrove (Rhizophora Mucronata) Roots Powder in Adsorption of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions: Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies
(2016-08)The removal of Pb (II) ions by adsorption onto mangrove roots adsorbent was investigated in this present paper. The removal of lead ions from aqueous solutions was investigated in batch mode which involved the study of ... -
Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies for the Adsorption of Aqueous Cu (II) ions onto Mangroves Biomass
(2013)In this study, adsorption of copper from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast. The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions was ... -
Evaluation of Selected Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) Varieties Against Insect Pests Infestation in The Field, Tharaka Sub-County, Kenya
(2023-10)Background: Green grams farming plays a vital role in Tharaka and the country(Kenya) at large by ensuring food security, creating employment for rural households and greatly contributing to the national economy. However, ... -
Isolation and Identification of Bioactive Constituents from Stem Barks of Illicium difengpi
(2014)Objective To isolate and identify bioactive constituents from the stem barks of Illicium difengpi. Methods The chemical constituents were isolated and purified by repeated silica gel, Sephadex LH-20, recrystallization, and ... -
Modeling Covariates of Infant and Child Mortality in Kenya
(2020-08)Mortality of children under the age of five has been target of public health policies. There has been a significant decline in under-five mortality in the twenty first century in almost all countries several studies have ... -
Monitoring Temperature and Humidity using Arduino Nano and Module-DHT11 Sensor with Real Time DS3231 Data Logger and LCD Display
(2020-12)Humidity and Temperature are crucial parameters for the optimal response of biological systems e.g. each has its own impact on growth and production of quality crops. There are several techniques of measuring humidity and ... -
Monitoring Temperature and Humidity using Arduino Nano and Module-DHT11 Sensor with Real Time DS3231 Data Logger and LCD Display
(International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 2020-12)Humidity and Temperature are crucial parameters for the optimal response of biological systems e.g. each has its own impact on growth and production of quality crops. There are several techniques of measuring humidity and ... -
One-pot and catalyst-free synthesis of pyrroloquinolinediones and quinolinedicarboxylates†
(2017)A method for the catalyst-free synthesis of pyrroloquinolinediones and quinolinedicarboxylates is develo ped through a one-pot synthesis involving denitrogenation of azide, benzisoxazole formation, aza-Diels– Alder ... -
Optimization of Glycerol Production from Mango Seed Oil Using Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Design
(2023-10)The objective of this research was to optimize the glycerol production from mango seed oil using RSM and CCD. The glycerol was produced through the transesterification process where biodiesel and glycerol were produced as ... -
Optimization of Glycerol Production from Mango Seed Oil Using Response Surface Methodology and Central Composite Design
(International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2023-09)The objective of this research was to optimize the glycerol production from mango seed oil using RSM and CCD. The glycerol was produced through the transesterification process where biodiesel and glycerol were produced ... -
Optimization Of Oil Production From Mango Seed Using Response Surface Methodology And Central Composite Design
(2023-10)Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Central Composite Design (CCD) is an important statistical tool for modeling and analysis of statistical problems where the response of interest is influenced by several variables ...