Browsing by Author "Wanakai, Sammy Indire"
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Catalytic degradation of methylene blue by iron nanoparticles synthesized using Galinsoga parvifora, Conyza bonariensis and Bidens pilosa leaf extracts
Makhanu, David Sujee; Kareru, Patrick Gachoki; Wanakai, Sammy Indire; Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya; Maina, Ernest Gachui; Nyabola, Augustine Otieno (Springer Nature Switzerland, 2019-09)Green synthesized metallic nanoparticles are environmentally friendly, bio-compatible, and highly stable. The aim of this study was to synthesize iron nanoparticles (FeNPs) from FeCl3 solution using aqueous leaf extracts ... -
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and its efficiency in degradation of rifampicin antibiotic.
Nzilu, Dennis Mwanza; Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya; Makhanu, David Sujee; Wanakai, Sammy Indire; Kiprono, Gideon Kirui; Kareru, Patrick Gachoki (Springer, 2023-08-28)In recent ages, green nanotechnology has gained attraction in the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles due to their cost-effectiveness, simple preparation steps, and environmentally-friendly. In the present study, copper ...