Browsing by Author "Kareru, Patrick Gachoki"
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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 ... -
Phytofabrication of Iron Nanoparticles and their Catalytic Activity
Edwin, Shigwenya Madivoli; Kareru, Patrick Gachoki; Gachanja, Anthony Ngure; Mugo, Samuel Mutuura; Makhanu, David Sujee (Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019, 2019-06-20)Metallic nanoparticles that have photocatalytic activity can be synthesized using aqueous plant extracts. The aim of this study was to synthesize iron nanoparticles using Lantana trifolia extracts and to evaluate their ...