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Solid−liquid equilibria of n‑methylephedrine enantiomers and their mixtures in two chiral ionic liquids

Tulashie, Samuel Kofi; Lorenz, Heike (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

Solubility equilibria of the chiral N-methyl ephedrine species in two chiral ionic liquids, (S)-2- (methoxycarbonyl) pyrrolidinium is- (trifuoromethylsulfonyl) amide ([(S)-2-Pro-Me][NTF2]) and (1R , 2 S )-(−)-dimethylephedrinium ...
Solid-liquid equilibria of mandelic acid enantiomers in two chiral solvents: experimental determination and model correlation

Tulashie, Samuel Kofi; Kaemmerer, Henning; Lorenz, Heike; Seidel-Morgenstern, Andreas (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

A study of the ternary solubility phase diagrams of enantiomeric mandelic acid species in the chiral solvents (S)-ethyl lactate and (2R,3R)-diethyl tartrate has been carried out. The solubility measurements were conducted ...
Size-related differences in feeding habitat use of adult female loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta around Japan determined by stable isotope analyses and satellite telemetry

Hatase, Hideo; Takai, Noriyuki; Matsuzawa, Yoshimasa; Sakamoto, Wataru; Omuta, Kazuyoshi; Goto, Kiyoshi; Nobuaki, Arai; Fujiwara, Tateki (University of Cape Coast, 2021-05)

Stable isotope analyses and satellite telemetry were used to investigate the relationship between the body size and feeding habitat of adult female loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta around Japan. A total of 149 females ...
Single and joint toxicological effect of dispersit spc 1000 and bonny oil on mudskipper fish (periophthalmuspapilio) from the brackish waters of Buguma, River State, Nigeria

Koranteng-Addo, E.J; Horsfall, M Jnr; Joel, O.F; Bentum, J.K (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Marine oil spillage accidents greatly impact major risks to the environment in terms of the acute and chronic adverse effects not only to the offshore, but also the coastal ecosystem. This study assessed single and joint ...
Simultaneous determination of lithium, sodium and potassium in blood serum by flame photometric flow-injection analysis

Doku, George Narh; Gadzekpo, Victor P.Y. (University of Cape Coast, 1995)

A simultaneous flow-injection analysis (FIA) manifold that could analyse three ions from a single injection was designed, constructed, calibrated and used successfully to analyse Li+. Na+ and K+. This FIA method was 10 ...
Assessment of heavy metals pollution of sediments from Fosu lagoon in Ghana

qBentum, J.K.; Anang, M.; Boadu, K.O.; Koranteng-Addo, E.J.; Antwi, E. Owusu (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

The distribution of some heavy metals, namely Cu, Pb, Zn, and Fe in sediments of Fosu lagoon of Cape Coast, Ghana was studied in the early summer (November) of 2009. The levels of the selected trace metals were determined ...
Seasonal variation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (pah) contamination in crassostrea tulipa (oysters) and sediments in three Ghanaian Coastal Ecosystems

Essumang, David Kofi; Antwi-Adjei, Roberta; Akwansah, Adjei Joseph; Gilbert, E.; Dodoo, D.K. (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Background and Objective: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have received considerable attention as environmental organic pollutant in many continents such as Africa, Europe and Asia. Many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon ...
Safety of copper, zinc and iron metal residues in fresh sugarcane juices sold in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana

Bentum, J. K.; Acquah-Baidoo, , D; Boafo, F; Agor-Woananu, , S; Cole, P.K. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

Fruit juices are a highly valued, tasty food and usually have exceptional nutritional qualities. However, they can be a probable source of toxic elements. The presence of potentially toxic heavy metals in fruits is of ...
Research on wireless network security awareness of average users

Ochang, Paschal A.; Irving, Philip J.; Ofem, Paulinus O. (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

Network insecurity has become an increasing problem in the world of computer networks. Technical experts have tried to combat this by improving the technical awareness of the threats and technical solutions involved in ...
Removal of fluoride from rural drinking water sources using geomaterials from Ghana

Ayamsegna, J. A.; Apambire, W. B.; Bakobie, N.; Minyila, S. A. (University of Cape Coast, 2008)

This paper presents preliminary findings on the fluoride removal capability of some Ghanaian geomatrials and their potentials of being used to develop, design replicable easy-to-manage rural community based fluoride removal ...
Relationship between lead in drinking water and mothers' breast milk in the Volta region of Ghana

Koka, J K; Koranteng-Addo, E J; Koka, DM (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

The concentrations of lead in drinking water and breast milk samples from healthy lactating mothers who depended on the water for drinking were determined and relationship between them was established. Fifty four drinking ...
Relating high insecticide residues in larval breeding habitats in urban residential areas to the selection of pyrethroid resistance in anopheles gambiae s.l. (diptera: culicidae) in Akim Oda, Ghana

Kudom, Andreas A.; Anane, Leticia N.; Afoakwah, Richmond; Adokoh, Christian K. (University of Cape Coast, 2017)

The main objective of this study was to assess insecticide contamination in Anopheles breeding habitats in urban residential areas and pyrethroid susceptibility status of mosquitoes found in the habitats. A larval survey ...
Reduction mechanism of hexavalent chromium by functional groups of undissolved humic acid and humin fractions of typical black soil from Northeast China

Zhang, Jia; Yin, Huilin; Wang, Hui; Xu, Lin; Barnie, Samuel; Liu, Fei; Chen, Honghan (University of Cape Coast, 2018-04-05)

Soil organic which act as the main electron donors for Cr(VI) reduction; however, Cr(VI) reduction mechanism y different SOM fractions is still unclear, such as undissolved humic acid (HA) and humin (HM). In this study, ...
Redesigning the ventilated improved pit latrine for use in built-up low-income settings

Obeng, Peter A.; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

The ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine has the potential to address the challenge of access to improved sanitation in built-up low-income settings. However, its conventional technical design fails to address the needs ...
Quantification of imipramine, amitriptyline and their major metabolites in urine samples of depressed patients by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Monney, Anna; Adjei, Joseph. K.; Tetteh, Samuel; Zugle, Ruphino (University of Cape Coast, 2019-11-09)

Biotransformation of antidepressant drugs is said to affect their pharmacological profile and subsequently alter their treatment efficacies. Imipramine and amitriptyline are the major drugs used for the management of manic ...
Quality evaluation of locally manufactured amodiaquine tablets in Accra, Ghana

Owusu-Ansah, E.; Ametepe, O.N.; Boamponsem, L. K.; Asiamah, I.; Addo, J.E Koranteng; Tuffour, J.K. (University of Cape Coast, 2010)

This study was carried out to assess the quality of four brands of locally produced amodiaquine tablets in Accra, Ghana. The assayed samples were characterized for their weight, percentage active ingredients, and percentage ...
Quality of ‘‘Sachet’’waters in the Cape Coast Municipality of Ghana

Dodoo, D. K.; Quagraine, E. K.; Okai-Sam, F.; Kambo, Dorsa J.; Headley, J. V. (University of Cape Coast, 2005)

To determine the quality of sachet water samples in the Cape Coast municipality of Ghana, random sampling procedures were used to collect 180 samples from 29 brands produced in the municipality from 1999 to 2004. For any ...
Pyrazole and Pyrazolate as Ligands in the Synthesis and Stabilization of New Palladium(II) and (III) Compounds

Estevan, Francisco; Hirva, Pipsa; Ofori, Albert; Sanau, Mercedes; Tanja, Spec; Ubeda, M Angeles (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

. The versatility of pyrazole/pyrazolate as ligands has allowed the synthesis and the structural characterization of four diferent types of new orthometalated palladium compounds, for hich DFT calculations ...
Purification, characterization, and time-dependent adsorption studies of Ghanaian muscovite clay

Tetteh, Samuel; Quashie, Andrews; Anang, Michael Akrofi (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

Three clay samples (E1, E2, and C1) extracted from different parts of Ghana have been purified by sedimentation. &e samples were further characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ...
Proximate, mineral and phytochemical compositions of Vernonia amygdalina leaves grown under hot and humid tropical conditions

Teye, Moses; Barku, Victor Y. A.; Yeboah, Faustina F. (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

This study was conducted to determine the proximate and phytochemical compositions of Vernonia amygdalina leaves, to ascertain its nutritional potentials. V. amygdalina plants were cultivated, and the leaves were harvested ...

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