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Kinetics and equilibrium thermodynamic studies of the adsorption of phenolphthalein and methyl orange onto muscovite clay

Tetteh, Samuel; Zugle, Ruphino; Ofori, Albert; Adotey, John Prosper Kwaku (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07-15)

A batch adsorption method for the removal of methyl orange and phenolphthalein from aqueous media onto muscovite clay has been assessed and proven to be successful. The adsorption studies were performed at 303, 323 and 343 ...
The Ethnopharmacological and Nutraceutical Relevance of Launaea taraxacifolia(Willd.) min ex C. Jeffrey

Adinortey, Michael Buenor; Sarfo, Justice Kwabena; Kwarteng, Jeffery; Adinortey, Cynthia Ayefoumi; Ekloh, William; Kuatsienu, Lydia Enyonam; Nyarko, Alexander Kwadwo (University of Cape Coast, 2018-07-25)

Launaea taraxacifolia (Willd.) Amin ex C. Jefrey is a herb found mostly in tropical Africa. Te plant, commonly found in West Africa, is used in the management of many diseases including cardiovascular, respiratory, ...
ISOLATION OF ent-LABDANE (+)-12,15-EPOXYLABDA-8(17), 12,14-TRIEN-16-YL ACETATE FROM THE SEEDS OF Turraeanthus africanus AND ITS CYTOSTATIC/CYTOTOXIC EFFECT ON THE GROWTH OF CANCER CELLS in vitro

Tayman, F. S.; Barku, V. Y. Atsu; Opoku-Boahen, Y.; Seifert, K.; Grote, D. (University of Cape Coast, 2006)

(+)-12,15-Epoxylabda-8(17),12,14-trien-16-yl acetate has been isolated from the seed kernels of Turraeanthus africanus (Nelw. ex DC). The stereo structure was confirmed by 1D- and 2D-NMR spectroscopy. Cytostatic/cytotoxic ...
Isolation and pharmacological activities of alkaloids from Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl) schlt

Barku, V.Y.A.; Opoku-Boahen, Y.; Dzotsi, E. Y. (University of Cape Coast, 2012)

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlt. (Periplocaceae) is a very useful medicinal plant whose aqueous decoction (prepared by Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research Into Plant Medicines- Mampong Akwapim, Ghana) ...
In-vitro Antioxidant and Wound Healing Properties of Combretum dolichopetalum Engl. & Diels (Combretaceae

Barku, Victor Yao Atsu; Boye, Alex; Erzah, Francis; Tsamenyi, Prince (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Combretum dolichopetalum Engl. & Diels (Combretaceae) is a medicinal plant used in the Kpando Traditional Area for treating wounds. However, it has received little attention by the scientific world. The study was designed ...
Investigation of cucumeropsis mannii n. seed oil as potential biodiesel feedstock

Opoku-Boahen, Y.; Clemente, R.; Wubah, D. (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

Biodiesels fuels are being explored worldwide as alternatives for fossil fuels. The seeds of “Werewere” (Cucumeropsis mannii N., Cucurbitaceae) a fruit vegetable plant in Ghana with high oil content were analyzed for their ...
Investigation of adsorption characteristics of fibrinogen on modified gold substrates using infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy

Nsiah, Francis; McDermott, Mark T. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

The adsorption characteristics of human fibrinogen (HFG) on surfaces with well-controlled chemistries have been studied using infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy. The surfaces examined in this study provide the ...
Production of n-propyl cetate by reactive distillation ,Experimental and Theoretical Study

Brehelin, M.; Forner, F.; Rouzineau, D.; Rouzineau, D.; Repke, J.U.; Meyer, X.; Meyer, M.; Wozny, G. (University of Cape Coast, 2005)

First steps of the development of a catalytic reactive distillation process for the production of n-propyl acetate based on experiments and simulations are proposed. The kinetics for homogeneously (sulphuric acid) and ...
Introduction to HVDC technology for reliable electrical power systems

Setreus, Johan; Bertling, Lina (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

The transmission system is becoming ever more complex. Furthermore, demand for reliable supply of electricity is growing, increasing the need for a higher level of system reliability. A solution might be to incorporate ...
In-Vitro assessment of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of methanol extracts of six wound healing medicinal plants

Barku, Victor Y. A.; Opoku-Boahen, Yaw; Owusu-Ansah, Ernest; Dayie, Nicholas T. K. D.; Mensah, Francis Enock (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

In this study, quantitative values of antioxidant activity of crude methanolic extracts of five Wound healing medicinal plants (Amaranthus spinosus, Anogeissus leiocarpus, Spondia monbin, Corchorus olitorius, and Mallotus ...
In vitro cercaricidal activity of fractions and isolated compounds of erythrophleum ivorense (fabaceae) root bark against schistosoma haematobium

Armah, Francis A.; Amoani, Benjamin; Henneh, Isaac T.; Dickson, Rita A.; Adokoh, Christian K.; Amponsah, Isaac K.; Adu-Gyamfi, Cecilia; Acheampong, Desmond O. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Schistosoma haematobium is one of the species of Schistosoma responsible for schistosomiasis in humans, a major public health problem worldwide. Praziquantel, the most effective drug against all adult stages of human ...
In vitro antivenom and antioxidant potential of Vitex negundo leaves (green and blue) against Russell’s viper (Daboia russelli ) and Indian cobra (Naja naja) venom

Durairaj, Brindha; Muthu, Santhoshkumar; Shreedhar, Krupa (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

In the present investigation hydroethanolic extracts of Vitex negundo leaves (Blue and green colour) were evaluated for their antioxidant, antiplatelet, antihemolytic and in-vitro antivenom potential against Naja naja and ...
Improving the quality of locally produced vegetable oils in Ghana using zeolite zsm-11

Anang, Michael Akrofi; Dodoo, Daniel; Ntiri, Baah-Sefa; Zugle, Ruphino; Fynn, Gertrude Ellen (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

The local vegetable oils (Coconut and Palm Kernel Oils) are usually faced with short shelf-life which has been associated with the presence of some unwanted materials present in them. This study explores the potential of ...
Impacts of human activities on the quality of river water: a case study of river Densu in Nsawam Adoagyiri of the Akwapim South District, Eastern Region of Ghana

Duncan, Albert Ebo; Oti, Jonathan; Potake, Melvin Enam (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12-12)

Activities in and around River Densu Basin poses a threat to the quality of the river. This study, therefore, assesses the impact of human activities on the water quality of River Densu from 2010 to 2015 using the Water ...
Immunotherapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Grosso, Dolores A.; Hess, Rosemary C.; Weiss, Mark A. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-06-10)

Despite the remarkable progress made in some leukemias such as CML and CLL, cytotoxic treatment for AML remains essentially unchanged over the last 4 decades. Several lines of evidence, including the graft versus leukemia ...
Human Action Recognition in Surveillance Video of a Computer Laboratory

Yussiff, Abdul-Lateef; Suet-Peng, Yong; Baharudin, Baharum B. (2016)

One of the driving forces of behavior recognition in video is the analysis of surveillance video. In this video, humans are monitored and their actions are classifed as being normal or a deviation from the norm. Local ...
Households’ willingness to adopt greywater treatment technologies in a developing country – Exploring a modifed theory of planned behavior (TPB) model including personal norm

Oteng-Peprah, M.; de Vries, N.; Acheampong, M.A. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

This study explored willingness of households to adopt a greywater treatment and reuse system using the theory of planned behaviour in its original form and an extended model including personal norms. The study was conducted ...
Histoprotective Effect of Essential Oil from Citrus Aurantifoliain Testosterone-induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Rat

Acheampong, Desmond O.; .Barfour, Isaac K; Boye, Alex; Asiamah, Ernest .; Armah, Francis A.; Adokoh, Christian K.; Oluyemi, Joy F.; Adrah, Benjamin; Opoku, Richard; Adakudugu, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2019-09-25)

Background. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological disorder reported among ageing men. Objective. The study assessed histoprotective effect of lime essential oil (LEO) in a rat model of testosterone-induced ...
The hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in the Tarkwa Mining Area, Ghana

Yankey, R.K.; Akiti, T.T; Osae, S.; Fianko, J.R.; Duncan, A.E.; Amartey, E.O.; Essuman, D.K.; Agyemang, O. (University of Cape Coast, 2011-08-10)

A study has been carried out on the groundwater in the Tarkwa mining area to establish the hydrochemistry of groundwater in the community. The groundwater was found to vary considerably in terms of chemical and physical ...
Hemopexin and haptoglobin: allies against heme toxicity rom hemoglobin not contenders

Smith, Ann; McCulloh, Russell J. (University of Cape Coast, 2015-06-30)

The goal here is to describe our current understanding of heme metabolism and the deleterious effects of “free” heme on immunological processes, endothelial function, systemic infammation, and various end-organ tissues ...

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