Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Murungi, Prudence Mary Babirye & Solome Kirabo·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2025
Herein we reviewed Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) models in the prediction and optimization of process parameters during the removal of toxic heavy metals and textile dyes. Parameters normally optimized include pH, contact time, initial concentration, adso...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i1317
Simon Bbumba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chukwuebuka Ubaka Okafor, Moses Murungi, Ivan Kiganda & John Ssekatawa·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we review hydrogen fuel cell technology as a promising solution for distributed power generation. The various types of fuel cells, including polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), alkaline, phosphoric acid, solid oxide, and molten carbonate fuel cells, are discussed. Further...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6343
Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Jackline Nabatanzi, Ibrahim Karume, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda, Moses Murungi, John Ssekatawa & Resty Alexandria Nazziwa·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed response surface methodology (RSM), a powerful statistical tool widely used in optimizing adsorption processes to remove synthetic dyes, toxic heavy metals, and phenols from wastewater. The widely used RSM models during optimization are the central composite d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6338
Simon Bbumba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda, Moses Murungi, John Ssekatawa, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa & Collins Letibo Yikii·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein we reviewed Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and how they are applied in the photocatalytic splitting of water to generate hydrogen but also to remove both organic and inorganic pollutants. Hydrogen generation through the splitting of water by TiO2 which is a cheap, e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6334
Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Ivan Kiganda, Kato Maximillian, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa, John Ssekatawa, Collins Letibo Yikii & Muhammad Ntale·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange using titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles normally face challenges due to electron-hole recombination effects and low surface area. Doping with transition metals such as copper (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4315
Simon Bbumba, Ibrahim Karume, Moses Kigozi, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Collins Letibo Yikii, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa, Ivan Kiganda & Muhammad Ntale·Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews·2024
Herein, we reviewed the titanium dioxide one-dimensional nanostructures which are commonly applied as photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Titanium dioxide is the commonly used semiconductor electrode due to its low toxicity, mechanical stability, and availability...
Herein, we reviewed the main components of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) which are an emerging cheap and environmentally benign alternative for solar energy capture and conversion to electricity. The role of individual parts such as the semiconductor electrode, counter elect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2024/v15i2285
Arum Chinaecherem Tochukwu, Simon Bbumba, Okafor Chukwuebuka Ubaka, Saifullahi Mukhtar & Chinedum Ogechukwu Emelda·Physical Science International Journal·2025
Herein, we reviewed a highly branched, amylopectin-rich biopolymer, waxy maize starch (WMS), which promises to be a good matrix for durable self-healing polymer composites. Brittle petroleum-based polymers and native starch films lack barrier properties and self-healing. Sustaina...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2025/v29i6918
Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, John Ssekatawa & Ivan Kiganda·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed metallic nanomaterials (MNMs), which have gained significant attention due to their unique properties and diverse applications across various fields. However, traditional methods for MNM synthesis often involve toxic chemicals and harsh conditions, raising env...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5328
Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Muhammad Jawad, Ivan Kiganda, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, John Ssekatawa & Muhammad Ntale·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2024
Herein, we reviewed lead (Pb) free perovskite solar cells (PSCs) using Tin (Sn) compounds (FASnI3, CsSnI3) as alternative materials that are stable, cheap, and environmentally benign. These devices have an efficiency of 13 %, but when compared to the 25.7 % of Pb, it is still low...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2024/v15i4304
Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Maximillian Kato, Collins Letibo Yikii & Ivan Kiganda·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed self-healing materials as a tool for building durable and sustainable construction materials in the industrial sector. It's a known fact that a person spends most of his life in rooms built from various building materials; therefore, the optimization of the hu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5321
Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hakimu Nsubuga, Maximillian Kato, Ivan Kiganda, Peter Sekandi, Collins Letibo Yikii & Muhammad Ntale·Physical Science International Journal·2024
Herein we reviewed solid-state batteries (SSBs) as an emerging and promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries, offering enhanced energy density, safety, and longevity. Solid-state batteries (SSBs) use a solid electrolyte instead of the liquid or gel electrolytes...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i5852
Arum Chinaecherem Tochukwu, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Maximillian Kato, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda & Muhammad Ntale·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2024
Herein, we reviewed the synthesis methods of perovskite organic hybrid materials for high-efficiency photovoltaic devices. Perovskite material has a chemical structure of ABX3 that resembles that of CaTiO3. In this type of material, A is an organic cation, B represents a metal ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2024/v15i5299