Section 2: Insights in progressive textiles, transformative industrialization & phytochemistry
Effects of alkaline and microwave surface modification on Calotropis procera bast fibres for
development of fibre-reinforced polylactic acid composite
111
E.K. Langat & D.G. Njuguna
Thermal properties of sisal/cattail fiber reinforced polyester composites
121
S.M. Mbeche, P.M. Wambua & D.G. Njuguna
Dyeing of cotton fabric with natural dye from Flavoparmelia caperata
125
L. Jelagat, J. Cherutoi & A.C. Mecha
Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles as a potential adsorbent for degrading organochlorines
132
C.O. Ondijo, O. K’owino & F.O. Kengara
Dyeing characteristics of different solvent extracts of Euclea divinorum on cotton fabric
136
S. Manyim, A.K. Kiprop, J.I. Mwasiagi & A.C. Mecha
Identification of phenolic compounds in Prosopis juliflora by liquid chromatography
tandem mass spectrometry
143
S. Chepkwony, A. Kiprop, S. Dumarçay, H. Chapuis, P. Gerardin & C. Gerardin-Charbonnier
Phytochemical screening, total phenolic and flavonoid content of Senna didymobotrya
150
B.O. Sadia, J.K. Cherutoi & C.M. Achisa
Structural and electronic properties of light atom doped 2D MoS 2 : Quantum mechanical study
157
K.T. Philemon, K.K. Kiprono, M.J. Robinson & J.K. Cherutoi
Chemical composition and insecticidal activity of Pinus caribaea Morelet var. hondurensis
needles against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius
162
J.M. Kirima & T. Omara
Phytochemical screening, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and GC-MS
evaluation of crude acetonic extracts of Prosopis juliflora
170
M.P. Odero, A.K. Kiprop, I.O. K’Owino & M. Arimi
Evaluation of shading on tea yield and phenolics in aerated and unaerated products
176
R.K. Korir, S.M. Kamunya, R.C. Ramkat & R.C. Muoki
Colorimetric study of natural dye from Beta vulgaris peels and pomace on cellulosic substrate
182
V. Rotich, P. Wangila & J. Cherutoi
Section 3: Renewable energy for economic and industrial growth
Role of modified Coulomb potential in determining stability of isobars
195
H.K. Cherop, K.M. Muguro & K.M. Khanna
Production of biogas from sized cotton yarn wastes
202
M. Twizerimana, M.M. Arimi, E.O. Nganyi & X.B. Hhaygwawu
Optimization of liquid fuel from microwave pyrolysis of used tyres
210
R.K. Bett, A. Kumar & Z. Siagi
Renewable energy policy implementation sustainability in Uganda: Enablers and drawbacks
216
B. Amerit, K. Alinda, J. Opiso & M.S. Adaramola
A review of low-cost materials for biogas purification
225
N. Doricah, S. Dorcas, J. Anceita & A.C. Mecha
Photovoltaic off-grid solar home system sizing using the charging current and total energy methods:
A comparison of the two sizing methods
230
S. Waita
Economic analysis of a stand-alone residential home solar PV system in Western Kenya
236
W.K. Cheruiyot
Experimental investigation of thermal efficiency enhancement of improved biomass cookstoves
241
W.A. Wagaye & M.B. Belete
Mini-grids as the vehicle to rural development in Uganda: A review
246
R.G. Mugagga & H.B.N. Chamdimba
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Effects of alkaline and microwave surface modification on Calotropis procera bast fibres for
development of fibre-reinforced polylactic acid composite
111
E.K. Langat & D.G. Njuguna
Thermal properties of sisal/cattail fiber reinforced polyester composites
121
S.M. Mbeche, P.M. Wambua & D.G. Njuguna
Dyeing of cotton fabric with natural dye from Flavoparmelia caperata
125
L. Jelagat, J. Cherutoi & A.C. Mecha
Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles as a potential adsorbent for degrading organochlorines
132
C.O. Ondijo, O. K’owino & F.O. Kengara
Dyeing characteristics of different solvent extracts of Euclea divinorum on cotton fabric
136
S. Manyim, A.K. Kiprop, J.I. Mwasiagi & A.C. Mecha
Identification of phenolic compounds in Prosopis juliflora by liquid chromatography
tandem mass spectrometry
143
S. Chepkwony, A. Kiprop, S. Dumarçay, H. Chapuis, P. Gerardin & C. Gerardin-Charbonnier
Phytochemical screening, total phenolic and flavonoid content of Senna didymobotrya
150
B.O. Sadia, J.K. Cherutoi & C.M. Achisa
Structural and electronic properties of light atom doped 2D MoS 2 : Quantum mechanical study
157
K.T. Philemon, K.K. Kiprono, M.J. Robinson & J.K. Cherutoi
Chemical composition and insecticidal activity of Pinus caribaea Morelet var. hondurensis
needles against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius
162
J.M. Kirima & T. Omara
Phytochemical screening, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and GC-MS
evaluation of crude acetonic extracts of Prosopis juliflora
170
M.P. Odero, A.K. Kiprop, I.O. K’Owino & M. Arimi
Evaluation of shading on tea yield and phenolics in aerated and unaerated products
176
R.K. Korir, S.M. Kamunya, R.C. Ramkat & R.C. Muoki
Colorimetric study of natural dye from Beta vulgaris peels and pomace on cellulosic substrate
182
V. Rotich, P. Wangila & J. Cherutoi
Section 3: Renewable energy for economic and industrial growth
Role of modified Coulomb potential in determining stability of isobars
195
H.K. Cherop, K.M. Muguro & K.M. Khanna
Production of biogas from sized cotton yarn wastes
202
M. Twizerimana, M.M. Arimi, E.O. Nganyi & X.B. Hhaygwawu
Optimization of liquid fuel from microwave pyrolysis of used tyres
210
R.K. Bett, A. Kumar & Z. Siagi
Renewable energy policy implementation sustainability in Uganda: Enablers and drawbacks
216
B. Amerit, K. Alinda, J. Opiso & M.S. Adaramola
A review of low-cost materials for biogas purification
225
N. Doricah, S. Dorcas, J. Anceita & A.C. Mecha
Photovoltaic off-grid solar home system sizing using the charging current and total energy methods:
A comparison of the two sizing methods
230
S. Waita
Economic analysis of a stand-alone residential home solar PV system in Western Kenya
236
W.K. Cheruiyot
Experimental investigation of thermal efficiency enhancement of improved biomass cookstoves
241
W.A. Wagaye & M.B. Belete
Mini-grids as the vehicle to rural development in Uganda: A review
246
R.G. Mugagga & H.B.N. Chamdimba
vi