M. Haruna

Biofuel Production from Microalgae: A Critical Update on Cultivation, Conversion, System Integration and Commercial Readiness

M. Haruna & H. A. Shindi · Biotechnology Journal International · 2026

Microalgae remain scientifically compelling biofuel feedstocks because they can convert light and carbon into chemically diverse biomass without an intrinsic requirement for fertile agricultural land, while some production systems can also use saline water, wastewater nutrients a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5904

Hypoglycemic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Ethanolic Fruit Peel Extract of Carica papaya (pawpaw) in an Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

M. Haruna, Y. Abdulmumin, T. M. Abdulmumin, M. Murtala & M. M. Dalhatu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2022

Background:  Diabetes mellitus is a severe health concern that is usually linked to a person's lifestyle and genetic variables. Its frequency of occurrence is alarming. Anti- diabetics drugs are costly and come with adverse effects. This study aims to evaluate the phytochemical,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i230285

Extraction and Evaluation of a Saponin-base Surfactant from Cissus populnea Plant as an Emulsifying Agent

I. I. Nkafamiya, J. T. Honda, J. E. Eneche & M. Haruna · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2018

The surfactant properties of Cissus populnea plant which has been locally recognized as a natural surfactant was assessed in this work. The defatted surfactant extract from the leave, root and stem-bark of Cissus populnea was characterized using FTIR spectroscopy. IR absorption b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJOCS/2018/39509