Browsing Research and Publications by Author "Mailu, Stephen N."
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Amplification of the discharge current density of lithium-ion batterieswith spinel phase Li(PtAu)0.02Mn1.98O4nano-materials
Mailu, Stephen N.; Iwuoha, Emmanuel I.; Ikpo, Chinwe O.; Baker, Priscilla; Njomo, Njagi; Masikini, Milua; Matinise, Nolubabalo; Tsegaye, Abebaw; Mayedwa, Noluthando; Waryo, Tesfaye; Ozoemenab, Kenneth I.; Williams, Avril (Elsevier, 2014)In this study the synergistic and catalytic properties of a novel nano-composite cathode material ofnominal composition Li(M)xMn2-xO4(M = Pt-Au; x # 0.2) has been explored. Li(PtAu)xMn2-xO4nano-material for use in lithium-ion ... -
Determination of Anthracene on Ag-Au Alloy Nanoparticles/Overoxidized-Polypyrrole Composite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes
Mailu, Stephen N.; Waryo, Tesfaye T.; Ndangili, Peter M.; Ngece, Fanelwa R.; Baleg, Abd A.; Baker, Priscilla G.; Iwuoha, Emmanuel I. (Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2010)A novel electrochemical sensor for the detection of anthracene was prepared by modifying a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with over-oxidized polypyrrole (PPyox) and Ag-Au (1:3) bimetallic nanoparticles (Ag-AuNPs). The ... -
Electrochemical Aptasensor for Endocrine Disrupting 17β-Estradiol Based on a Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiopene)-Gold Nanocomposite Platform
Olowu, Rasaq A.; Arotiba, Omotayo; Mailu, Stephen N.; Waryo, Tesfaye T.; Baker, Priscilla; Iwuoha, Emmanuel (Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2010)A simple and highly sensitive electrochemical DNA aptasensor with high affinity for endocrine disrupting 17β-estradiol, was developed. Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiophene) (PEDOT) doped with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was ... -
Electrochemical Aptasensor for Endocrine Disrupting 17β-Estradiol Based on a Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiopene)-Gold Nanocomposite Platform
Olowu, Rasaq A.; Arotiba, Omotayo; Mailu, Stephen N.; Waryo, Tesfaye T.; Baker, Priscilla; Iwuoha, Emmanuel (Molecular Diversity Preservation International, 2010)A simple and highly sensitive electrochemical DNA aptasensor with high affinity for endocrine disrupting 17β-estradiol, was developed. Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxylthiophene) (PEDOT) doped with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was ... -
A Fumonisins Immunosensor Based on Polyanilino-Carbon Nanotubes Doped with Palladium Telluride Quantum Dots
Masikini, Milua; Mailu, Stephen N.; Tsegaye, Abebaw; Njomo, Njagi; Molapo, Kerileng M.; Ikpo, Chinwe O.; Sunday, Christopher E.; Rassie, Candice; Wilson, Lindsay; Baker, Priscilla G. L.; Iwuoha, Emmanuel I. (2014-12-24)An impedimetric immunosensor for fumonisins was developed based on poly(2,5-dimethoxyaniline)-multi-wall carbon nanotubes doped with palladium telluride quantum dots onto a glassy carbon surface. The composite was assembled ... -
Impedimetric Response of a Label-Free Genosensor Prepared on a 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid Capped Gallium Selenide NanocrystalModified Gold Electrode
Ndangili, Peter M.; Jijana, Abongile N.; Olowu, Rasaq A.; Mailu, Stephen N.; Ngece, Fanelwa R.; Williams, Avril; Waryo, Tesfaye T.; Baker, Priscilla G.L.; Iwuoha, Emmanuel I. (2011)Biocompatible and water soluble 3-mercaptopropionic acid cappedgallium selenide nanocrystals were synthesized from hydrated gallium (III) perchlorate and selenide ions. The nanocrystals were non-fluorescent but ... -
In - situ Electrochemical Synthesis, Microscopic and Spectroscopic Characterisations of Electroactive poly(2,5-dimethoxyaniline) – Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Composite Films in Neutral Media
Masikini, Milua; Mailu, Stephen N.; Tsegaye, Abebaw; Ikpo, Chinwe O.; Njomo, NJagi; Waryo, Tesfaye T.; Baker, Priscilla G. L.; Iwuoha, Emmanuel I. (International Journal of ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, 2014-09-29)Poly(2,5- dimethoxyaniline)-multi-wall carbon nanotubes (PDMA-MWCNT) nanocomposite films were synthesised by in –situ electrochemical polymerisation. The films were characterised by cyclic voltammetry (CV), ultra–visible ... -
Modulation of the interfacial electrochemistry of surfactant-functionalised polypyrrole chemical sensor systems
Iftikhar, Faiza J.; Baker, Priscilla G. L.; Baleg, Abdul M.; Ndangili, Peter M.; Mailu, Stephen N.; Iwuoha, Emmanuel I (Pergamon, 2011)The redox properties of electro-polymerized polypyrrole (Ppy) doped with different surfactants were studied in acid medium. It was found out that the addition of different surfactants affect the redox properties as evidenced ... -
Relationship Between Self-Regulated Learning And Student Performance In Physics In Public Secondary Schools In Nakuru East Sub-County
Kaptum, Stephen C.; Koech, Peter K.; Mailu, Stephen N. (2018-10)Education is critical to the economic and technological development of many countries around the world. As such, students across all levels of education need to perform well in their academics and play an active role in ... -
A silver Nanoparticle/Poly (8-Anilino-1-Naphthalene Sulphonic Acid) Bioelectrochemical Biosensor System for the Analytical Determination of Ethambutol
Ngece, Rachel F; West, Natasha; Ndangili, Peter M; Olowu, Rasaq A; Williams, Avril; Hendricks, Nicolette; Mailu, Stephen N.; Baker, Priscilla; Emmanuel, Iwuoha (2011)Ethambutol (2S, 2′S)-2, 2′-(ethane-1, 2-diyldiimino) dibutan-1-ol) is a first-line antitubercular drug effective against actively growing Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Resistance of the mycobacterium to ethambutol among ...