New extraction techniques are being developed in response to the growing interest in bioactive compounds found in nature. The goal of these novel procedures is to extract these chemicals from a range of biomasses and natural ...
This study investigated the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using marula leaf extract. Boiling water was used to extract the active marula ingredients, which were then processed hydrothermally with zinc ...
Mimosa Wattle tree bark (MWTB) is a rich source of bioactive compounds known for their corrosion inhibition, medicinal properties, and use in leather tanning. The current study focuses on optimization of process parameters ...
This study evaluates the thermodynamic behavior and adsorption mechanism of methanolic Acacia mearnsii bark extract (MAMBE) as a green corrosion inhibitor for stainless steel (SS304) in synergy with KI in 1 M HCl solution. ...
Acacia mearnsii is an underutilized yet rich reservoir of bioactive phytochemicals with demonstrated corrosion inhibition efficacy, therapeutic potential, and extensive industrial applications. Its valorisation represents ...
Elisadiki, Joyce; Gabookolwe, Mavis K.; Onisuru, Oluwatayo R.; Meijboom, Reinout; Muiva, Cosmas; King'ondu, Cecil K.(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2022-04-27)
Two-electrode electrochemical tests provide a close performance approximation to that of an actual supercapacitor device. This study presents mesoporous carbon materials successfully derived from Washingtonia robusta bark ...
Filho, Walter L.; Ayal, Desalegn Y.; Chamma, Desalegn D.; Kovaleva, Marina; Alverio, Gabriela N.; Nzengya, Daniel M.; Mucova, Serafino A.; Kalungu, Jokastah W.; Nagy, Gustavo J.(Elsevier, 2023-12)
Climate-induced migration is an increasingly pressing issue in many African regions, as rising temperatures and extreme weather events have caused the displacement of vulnerable populations. This is especially so in Eastern ...
Odonkor, Ebenezer N.; Akumu, Aloys O.; Musau, Peter M.(Elsevier, 2025-09)
A photovoltaic-battery energy storage system (PV-BESS) based grid-tied Microgrid is presented in this paper. Maintaining grid voltage and controlling inverter current, coupled with uncertainties such as irradiation changes, ...
Ahmad, Mustaqeem; Luo, Ya-Huang; Rathee, Sonia; Spicer, Robert A.; Zhang, Jian; Wambulwa, Moses C.; Zhu, Guang-Fu; Cadotte, Marc W.; Wu, Zeng-Yuan; Khan, Shujaul M.; Maity, Debabrata; Li, De-Zhu; Liu, Jie(Elsevier, 2025-07)
Mountains serve as exceptional natural laboratories for studying biodiversity due to their heterogeneous landforms and climatic zones. The Himalaya, a global biodiversity hotspot, hosts rich endemic flora, supports vital ...
Megaptche, Christelle A.; Waita, Sebastian; Kim, Hanki; Musau, Peter M.; Aduda, Bernard O.(Elsevier, 2024-09-01)
Access to reliable electricity is one key to a country’s economic development. However, almost 46 % of Cameroonians don’t have access to electricity. The present study employs Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA) and ...
Qu, Liangchen; Wang, Yulu; Riara, Martin M.; Mo, Liantong; Xiao, Yue(Elsevier, 2024-07-19)
The extensive application of recycled asphalt mixtures (RAM) requires a better understanding of its fatigue performance and there is need to establish an accurate prediction model for fatigue life. The fatigue-healing ...
Ngei, Urbanus M.; Nyete, Abraham M.; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus(Elsevier, 2025-09)
Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology finds applications in both power transmission and distribution systems. However, due to the high initial cost attached to FACTS devices, it is necessary to optimally size ...
Ngumbi, Paul K.; Mugo, Simon W.; Ngaruiya, James M.; Odisitse, Sebusi; King'ondu, Cecil K.(Elsevier, 2022-09)
Plasmonic influence of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on the performance of graphene (Gr)-platinum (Pt) nanocomposite counter electrodes (CEs) in dye-sensitized solar cells was investigated. Solar cells with Pt based CEs namely: ...
Awe, Olaitan I.; En najih, Nouhaila; Nyamari, Marion N.; Mukanga, Latifah B.(Elsevier, 2023)
Phylogenetic analysis is one of the most reliable and important analyses in bioinformatics. Currently, many
phylogenetic analysis tools can be used for the visualization and interpretation of biological data. However, a ...
Sakwa, Cyprian O.; Anyembe, Andrew O.; Li, Fagen(Elsevier, 2026-01)
This survey uniquely approaches zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) through the lens of folding schemes, offering a fresh framework to analyze efficiency, scalability, and post-quantum resilience. By focusing on folding, we unify ...
Ngei, Urbanus M.; Nyete, Abraham M.; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus(Cell Press, 2024-12)
The increase in global power demand has caused most of today’s power networks to become overloaded especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The increased load demand can be met through expansion of existing generation and ...
The development of vaccines and diagnostic tools for SARS-CoV-2 heavily relies on identifying conserved epitopes across various virus strains. BLASTp is a pivotal bioinformatics tool for comparing protein sequences to ...
Odonkor, Ebenezer N.; Akumu, Aloys O.; Musau, Peter M.(Elsevier, 2024-09)
Microgrid(s) integration into distribution networks and the growing use of Distributed Generation Systems necessitate the switch from traditional fossil fuel-based power generation methods to renewable resource-based ones. ...
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Kenya disproportionately affects women, resulting in severe socio-economic repercussions. This study examines the hidden economic costs of SGBV and emphasizes the need for targeted ...