Browsing Chemistry by Author "Gichumbi, J.M."

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    • Determination of precursors of acrylamide formation in roasted maize 

      Koske, M.C.; Kiprop, A.; Ongoma, O.; Kariuki, P.; Kagwanja, S.M.; Gichumbi, J.M. (Advances in Phytochemistry, Textile and Renewable Energy Research for Industrial Growth – Nzila et al. (Eds), 2022-04)
      Acrylamide, an organic compound with the formula CH2=CHCONH2, is a contaminant generated through high-temperature cooking processes as a result of Maillard reactions catalyzed by the presence of reducing sugars and free ...

    • Structural properties of high density polyethylene matrix composites reinforced with open air and furnace rice husks ash 

      Jonathan, M.K.; Osamong, G.A.; Butembu, S.; Kamweru, P.K.; Gichumbi, J.M.; Ndiritu, F.G. (Journal of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, 2021-12)
      In this work, rice husks ash (RHA) was introduced to pure and recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix, at varying ration (0-50%) to formulate rice husks ash High density polyethylene (RHAHDPE) composite. RHA was ...

    • Synthesis and Insecticidal activities of some selected hydroxytriazenes 

      Ombaka, O. *; Gichumbi, J.M. (2012-10)
      Eight hydroxytriazenes were synthesized and then subjected to spot tests. The composition of these hydroxytriazenes was analyzed using elemental analysis and their physical characteristics like melting point, crystal shape ...

    • Synthesis and insecticidal activities of some selected hydroxytriazenes 

      Ombaka, O*; Gichumbi, J.M. (2011-10)
      Eight hydroxytriazenes were synthesized and then subjected to spot tests. The composition of these hydroxytriazenes was analyzed using elemental analysis and their physical characteristics like melting point, crystal shape ...