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Acoustomagnetoelectric effect in graphene nanoribbon in the presence of external electric and magnetic fields

Dompreh, Kwadwo A.; Mensah, Samuel Y.; Abukaria, Sulemana S.; Edziah, Raymond; Mensah, Natalia G.; Quaye, Harrison A. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Acoustomagnetoelectric Efect (AME) in Graphene Nanoribbon (GNR) in the presence of an external electric and magnetic felds was studied using the Boltzmann kinetic equation. On open circuit, the Surface Acoustomag netoelectric ...
Activation of methanes by doubly charged metal dication complexes in the gas phase

Koka, Joseph K; Ma, Lifu; Stace, Anthony J (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

A doubly charged metal dication complexes [Mn(Pyridine)4]2+ ions were formed and further activated with methane in the gas phase. [Mn(Pyridine)CH4]2+, [Mn(Pyridine)2CH4]2+, [Mn(Pyridine)3CH4]2+, [MnPy2Me2]2+ [MnPy3Me2]2+ ...
An active transport mimetic system based on thioctic acid as carrier for alkaline earth metal ions

Zugle, R.; Kambo-Dorsa, J.; Gadzepco, V.P.Y. (University of Cape Coast, 2006)

Liquid membranes incorporating thioctic acid as a carrier to mimic an active transport system for alkaline earth metals has been described. A transport cell, operating on the same principle as the Schulman Bridge was used. ...
Acute and sub-acute oral toxicity assessment of hydro-alcoholic root extract of Paullinia pinnata on haematological and biochemical parameters

Adinortey, M B; Sarfo, JK; Adukpo, G E; Dzotsi, E; Kusi, S; Ahmed, M A; Abdul-Gafaru, O (University of Cape Coast, 2012-09-03)

The trusted efficacy of Paullinia pinnata (Sapindaceae) that has made many people to patronize it despite the absence of toxicity studies emerges from its long history of use in Ghana. The aim of this study was to evaluate ...
Adsorption behavior of acid-leached clays in bleaching of oil

Mukasa-Tebandeke, I.Z.; Ssebuwufu, J.M.; Nyanzi, P. S.A.; Nyakairu, G.W.; Ntale, M.; Lugolobi, F.; Andreas, Schumann (University of Cape Coast, 2015-05-05)

The available data have shown that acid-leached clays had sites for adsorption of impurities in oils. Data obtained on residual impurities in cotton and sunflower-seed oils bleached with the same clay materials produced ...
Adsorption of heavy metals contaminants in used lubricating oil using palm kernel and coconut shells activated carbons

Opoku, Boadu Kwasi; Friday, Joel Ogbonna; Essumang, David Kofi; Osa, Evbuomwan Benson (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03-10)

This research work investigated the adsorption of some heavy metals contaminants in used lubricating oil using chemically activated carbon adsorbents produced from palm kernel and coconut shells. The adsorption mechanism ...
Alternative drinking water supply in low-income urban settlements using tankers ; A quality assessment in Cape Coast, Ghana

Obeng, Peter Appiah; Dwamena-Boateng, Philip; Ntiamoah-Asare, Doreen Ardelle (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to verify claims that water supplied by operators of tanker trucks in Cape Coast does not meet quality standards recommended for human consumption, and to investigate the sources of ...
Analyses of lead and zinc levels in human scalp hair in occupationally exposed workers in Cape Coast, Ghana

Koranteng-Addo, J.E.; Owusu-Ansah, E.; Boamponsem, L.K.; Agjei, R.O. (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

Chemical investigation was conducted into the concentrations of zinc and Lead in scalp hair samples of some selected workers who literally work at occupational settings which exposes them to metal contaminants. The measured ...
An analysis of basic manpower training for sanitation services in developing countries: the Ghanaian perspective

`Obeng, Peter Appiah; Filho, Walter Leal (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

The purpose of this paper is to provide inputs for consideration in the development of curriculum and institutional framework for manpower training for the sanitation sector in the developing world, using Ghana as a reference ...
Analysis of Cu and Pb in the sediments of Kakum River, its estuary and tributaries

Koranteng–Addo, E.J.; Bentum, J.K.; Awuah, B.; Owusu–Ansah, E. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

This paper discusses the levels of some heavy metals (Cu and Pb) in the soil sediments of the Kakum River, its estuary and tributaries. Samples were collected at five sites, two at the estuary of River Kakum (MZ and TZ) ...
Analysis of heavy metals in citrus juice from the Abura-Asebu Kwamankese District, Ghana

Tufuor, J. K; Bentum, J. K.; Essumang, D.K.; Koranteng –Addo, J. E. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

The levels of some heavy metals in lime, lemon and orange fruit juice from the Abura-Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region of Ghana were determined. Samples were randomly collected from selected farms in the ...
Analysis of heavy metals in roadside soils and crops along the Obansandjo way in the Accra metropolis

Bentum, J. K.; Essumang, D. K.; Tuffuor, J.K.; Agyakum, I. (University of Cape Coast, 2020)

This paper discusses the levels of some heavy metals (Ni, Cu, Pb and Zn) in roadside soils and crops along the Obansandjo way in the Accra metropolis of Ghana. Soil and plant samples were collected from three different ...
Analysis of lead and cadmium in human milk in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Koka, J.K.; Koranteng-Addo, J.E.; Bentum, J.K.; Koka, D.M.; Kamoah, G. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

The cadmium and lead concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry in forty eight breast milk samples collected between January to March 2007 from healthy lactating women who were engaged in commercial ...
Analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in street soil dust in Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana

Essumang, D. K.; Dodoo, D. K.; Obiri, S.; Oduro, A. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2005)

Concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in street soil dust from streets in Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana have been measured in this study. The concentrations of the ...
Analysis of some pesticide residues in tomatoes in Ghana

Essumang, D. K.; Dodoo, D. K.; Adokoh, C. K.; Fumador, E.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2007)

Pesticide residues, both natural and synthetic, can be found in most of the things we eat, for example, fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, fish, and the processed foods made from them. Some of this pesticide ...
Analysis of vehicular fallouts from traffic in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana

Essumang, D.K.; Dodoo, D.K.; Obiri, S.; Oduro, B.A.K. (University of Cape Coast, 2005)

Concentrations of platinum, lead, cadmium, copper, and zinc in dust from areas of high, medium, low and very low vehicular movements in Kumasi Metropolis in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana was measured. High ...
Analysis of water soluble Copper residue in the top soils of some Cocoa growing areas of the Central Region of Ghana

KoKa, J.K.; Dodoo, D. K.; Kambo - Dorsa, J.; Kwakye, P.K. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

Water soluble copper concentrations in some topsoil samples collected between February and March 2000 from eleven cocoa growing towns in the central Region of Ghana were determined. In all a total of hundred and eighty ...
Anthostema aubryanum Baill: Its Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of the root bark extract

Fynn, Patrick Malcolm; Opoku-Boahen, Yaw; Adukpo, Genevieve Etornam; Armah, Francis Ackah (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

The stem and root bark of Anthostema aubryanum (Baill, family, Euphorbiaceae) are extensively used in African ethnomedicine for treating and managing a number of disease conditions which include inflammation, wounds, boil, ...
Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Canthinone Alkaloids from Anthostema aubryanum (Baill)

Fynn, Patrick Malcolm; Opoku-Boahen, Yaw; Adukpo, Genevieve Etornam; Armah, Francis Ackah (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

The stem and root bark of Anthostema aubryanum (Baill, family, Euphorbiaceae) are extensively used in African ethnomedicine for treating and managing a number of disease conditions which include inflammation, pain, wounds, ...
Anti-nociceptive and antioxidant activities of an aqueous leaf extract of Corchorus olitorius L. (Tiliaceae)

Boye, A.; Barku, V.Y.A.; Amoateng, P.; Mbroh, L.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

A preliminary study had shown that C. olitorius has analgesic activity possibly mediated through opioidergic pathway. The study was a follow up work to evaluate the anti-nociceptive effects and other possible mechanisms ...

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