Publications by authors named "Kiplangat Rop"
The search for alternative, biodegradable, and sustainable raw materials to replace finite petrochemicals is an area of great interest. Triglycerides obtained from oilseed crops are such potential raw materials. In this study, sesame oil was trans-esterified to sesame fatty methyl esters (SEFAMEs) that were used as precursors in the synthesis of sesame fatty methyl esters sulfonate (SEFAMESO) surfactant.
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- Researchers created a new water-absorbing gel by grafting acrylic acid onto cellulose fibers extracted from water hyacinth, a problematic aquatic weed in Kenya.
- The hydrogel can swell significantly and retain moisture, making it useful for agricultural applications, especially in soil.
- Testing showed that the cellulose-based gel degrades more efficiently and retains nutrients better than a similar product without cellulose, enhancing its potential for sustainable use.