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Ibrahim Karume

Publications (6)

Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange Dyes via Transition Metal-Doped Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles

Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Ivan Kiganda, Kato Maximillian, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa, John Ssekatawa, Collins Letibo Yikii & Muhammad Ntale · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we reviewed the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange using titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles normally face challenges due to electron-hole recombination effects and low surface area. Doping with transition metals such as copper (C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4315

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: A Pathway to Sustainable Distributed Energy

Simon Bbumba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chukwuebuka Ubaka Okafor, Moses Murungi, Ivan Kiganda & John Ssekatawa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we review hydrogen fuel cell technology as a promising solution for distributed power generation. The various types of fuel cells, including polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), alkaline, phosphoric acid, solid oxide, and molten carbonate fuel cells, are discussed. Further...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6343

Response Surface Methodology: A Review on Optimization of Adsorption Studies

Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Jackline Nabatanzi, Ibrahim Karume, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda, Moses Murungi, John Ssekatawa & Resty Alexandria Nazziwa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we reviewed response surface methodology (RSM), a powerful statistical tool widely used in optimizing adsorption processes to remove synthetic dyes, toxic heavy metals, and phenols from wastewater. The widely used RSM models during optimization are the central composite d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6338

Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Splitting of Water and Its Application in Environmental Remediation as a Potential Alternative

Simon Bbumba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda, Moses Murungi, John Ssekatawa, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa & Collins Letibo Yikii · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein we reviewed Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and how they are applied in the photocatalytic splitting of water to generate hydrogen but also to remove both organic and inorganic pollutants. Hydrogen generation through the splitting of water by TiO2 which is a cheap, e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6334

Synthesis of Metallic Nanomaterials Using Green Chemistry Approaches

Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, John Ssekatawa & Ivan Kiganda · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we reviewed metallic nanomaterials (MNMs), which have gained significant attention due to their unique properties and diverse applications across various fields. However, traditional methods for MNM synthesis often involve toxic chemicals and harsh conditions, raising env...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5328

Self-healing Building Materials for Enhanced Durability and Sustainability in Construction

Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Maximillian Kato, Collins Letibo Yikii & Ivan Kiganda · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we reviewed self-healing materials as a tool for building durable and sustainable construction materials in the industrial sector. It's a known fact that a person spends most of his life in rooms built from various building materials; therefore, the optimization of the hu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5321