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View article: Functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica with Schiff base ligands for the adsorption of Cr(VI), Cd(II), and Pb(II) cations from aqueous solution
Functionalized SBA-15 mesoporous silica with Schiff base ligands for the adsorption of Cr(VI), Cd(II), and Pb(II) cations from aqueous solution Open
The Schiff base ligands (E)-2-(3,3-dimethoxy-2-oxa-7,10-diaza-3-silaundec-10-en-11-yl)phenol (L1), (E)-N-(2-((pyridine-2ylmethylene)amino)ethyl)-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-1-amine (L2), and (E)-N-(2-((thiophen-2-ylmethylene)amino)ethyl)-3-(…
View article: Removal, mechanistic and kinetic studies of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and Pb(II) cations using Fe₃O₄ functionalized Schiff base chelating ligands
Removal, mechanistic and kinetic studies of Cr(VI), Cd(II) and Pb(II) cations using Fe₃O₄ functionalized Schiff base chelating ligands Open
The Schiff base chelating ligands; (E)-2-(3,3-dimethoxy-2-oxa-7,10-diaza-3-silaundec-10-en-11-yl)phenol(L1), (E)-N-(2-((pyridine-2ylmethylene)amino)ethyl)-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-1-amine (L2) and (E)-N-(2-((thiophen-2-ylmethylene)amino)e…
View article: Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Water Using Zeolite Derived from Agro-Wastes and Clays: A Review
Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Water Using Zeolite Derived from Agro-Wastes and Clays: A Review Open
Due to climate change and anthropogenic activities such as agriculture, mining, and urbanization, water contamination has become a very real modern problem. Modern solutions such as activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and ultrafiltration, a…
View article: Pesticides: Chemistry, Manufacturing, Regulation, Usage and Impacts on Population in Kenya
Pesticides: Chemistry, Manufacturing, Regulation, Usage and Impacts on Population in Kenya Open
Pesticide use in Kenya plays a critical role in socio-economic development because its economy depends heavily on agriculture, which contributes to 30% of the GDP and accounts for 60% of export earnings. For agriculture and public health v…
View article: Effects of Lysinibacillus sphaericus on Physicomechanical and Chemical Performance of OPC Blended with Natural Tuff and Pulverized Fly Ash
Effects of Lysinibacillus sphaericus on Physicomechanical and Chemical Performance of OPC Blended with Natural Tuff and Pulverized Fly Ash Open
This paper reports study findings on the use of Lysinibacillus sphaericus (at 1.0 × 107 cells/ml concentration) to enhance and improve the physicomechanical and chemical properties of blended Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). Blending was do…
View article: Effect of Immobilizing Bacillus megaterium on the Compressive Strength and Water Absorption of Mortar
Effect of Immobilizing Bacillus megaterium on the Compressive Strength and Water Absorption of Mortar Open
The world’s growing population and industrialization have led to increased construction activities. This has increased the amount of waste aggregates which can be recycled in construction and cut the cost of infrastructure development. Thi…
View article: Adsorption and Desorption of Chlorsulfuron in Agricultural Soils of Mara River Basin, Kenya
Adsorption and Desorption of Chlorsulfuron in Agricultural Soils of Mara River Basin, Kenya Open
Chlorsulfuron is a sulfonylurea herbicide widely used in Kenya to control broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat.Its sorption was studied in five wheat growing soils from Mara River Basin in Kenya using batch sorption method.Freundlich adsorpt…