Browsing by Author "Mukono, Simon T."
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Characterization of the Volatile Components of Essential Oils of Selected Plants in Kenya
Mugao, Lydia G.; Gichimu, Bernard M.; Muturi, Phyllis W.; Mukono, Simon T. (Hindawi, 2020-12)Essential oils are secondary metabolites that plants produce for protection from pests and predators, attraction of pollinators, and seed dispersal. )e oils are made up of a mixture of compounds that give a characteristic ... -
Evaluating the surface functional groups on banana leaf petioles and the resultant biochar for potential adsorbance
Ndung’u, Paul W.; Mwithiga, Gikuru; Onyari, Charles N.; Muriithi, Genson; Mukono, Simon T. (JMES, 2020)The presence of surface functional groups is key to the performance of an adsorbent material. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of functional groups on banana leaf petiole and on biochar made from ...