Nkwocha Stephen Tochi

Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies of the Detoxification of Aqueous Solutions of Phenolic Derivatives using Activated Carbon

Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Isaac Adebayo Akinbulu, Oke Temidayo Joseph & Medubi Kayode Michelle · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2024

This study investigates the kinetics and equilibrium of phenolic derivative detoxification from aqueous solutions using activated carbon derived from coconut husk (CHAC). Phenolic compounds, prevalent in industrial wastewater, are highly toxic to humans and aquatic life. The remo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4869

Chitosan Nanocomposites-Based Electrochemical Sensors: A Review

Adetoun Akitoye, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Isaac Adebayo Akinbulu, Wesley Ohifeme Okiei & Tiago Almeida Silva · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2024

Chitosan nanocomposites represent a promising class of materials formed by combining chitosan with various nanomaterials. This innovative approach leverages the advantageous properties of both chitosan—a biopolymer known for its biocompatibility, natural abundance, high film-form...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4868

Optimization of Leaching Recovery of Zinc, Iron and Manganese from Selected Solid Waste Ashes in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Oke Temidayo Joseph, Ayowole Awwal, Kehinde Israel Omoniyi, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Adebayo Abisola Alice & Osuolale Emmanuel Ayodeji · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

The increasing environmental burden of toxic heavy metal-concentrated ash from solid waste incineration, particularly from burnt tires and contraband drugs, poses significant challenges for waste management and resource recovery. This study aims to optimize the leaching recovery...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5319

Solvent Extraction of Zinc from Burnt Tyre Ash using Tri Butyl Phosphate

Oke Temidayo Joseph, Ayowole Awwal, Kehinde Israel Omoniyi, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Kayode Medubi & Adebayo Abisola Alice · Chemical Science International Journal · 2024

The article reports the solvent extraction of zinc (Zn) from burnt tyre ash using tributylphosphate (TBP) as an extractant. The increasing interest in environmental protection and resource recovery has prompted research into extracting valuable metals from waste materials, such a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2024/v33i5912

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Mixed Antibiotic-Vitamin Metal Complexes Involving Metronidazole and Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Medubi Kayode, Osuolale Emmanuel Ayodeji, Bintinlaye Biliquis Yetunde, Oke Temidayo Joseph, Abegunrin Tofunmi Timothy, Okeowo Habeeb, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Adebayo Abisola Alice & Oluchi Onyemeh · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical threat to global health, making it imperative to develop novel therapeutic strategies. This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of mixed antibiotic-vitamin metal complexes involving metronidazole and vitamin B1. Meta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6333