A. O. Yusuf

Characterization of Water Hyacinth Powder Using FTIR Spectroscopy and the Adsorption Behaviour of Pb2+, Cd2+, Zn2+, Ni2+ and Cr2+ in Aqueous Solution

J. M. Munene, J. O. Onyatta & A. O. Yusuf · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2020

The adsorption behavior of selected metal ions on water hyacinth powder was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Water hyacinth powder was used as an adsorbent due to its popularity, low cost and ease of availability. Water hyacinth stems were dried and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130151

Concentration Levels of Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Selected Nutrients in Water of Motoine River Channel, Kibera, Kenya

S. M. Muthee, A. M. Salim, A. O. Onditi & A. O. Yusuf · Chemical Science International Journal · 2018

The need for clean and safe consumable water is of paramount importance to any society since water is a crucial substance for the sustenance of life. Kibera slum is one of the leading slums in the world with a high population, leading to poor levels of sanitation and inadequate c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2018/43319

Assessment of Levels of Heavy Metals in Paints from Interior Walls and Indoor Dust from Residential Houses in Nairobi City County, Kenya

J. K. Ogilo, A. O. Onditi, A. M. Salim & A. O. Yusuf · Chemical Science International Journal · 2017

Aim: This study assessed the levels of Pb, Cr, Cd and Zn in settled indoor dust and paint chips. Study Design: Samples were obtained from twelve selected residential houses within Nairobi County, Kenya. Place and Duration of Study: GoK Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, JKUAT...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2017/37392