Cola nitida: Milestones in catalysis, biotechnology and nanotechnology for circular economy and sustainable development

A Lateef - Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2023 - Elsevier
Kola nut tree (Cola nitida) is cash and perennial crop that is cultivated for the production of
its seed called kola nut which is widely consumed as stimulant and used in traditional …

Multifunctional titanium dioxide nanoparticles biofabricated via phytosynthetic route using extracts of Cola nitida: antimicrobial, dye degradation, antioxidant and …

PO Akinola, A Lateef, TB Asafa, LS Beukes… - Heliyon, 2020 - cell.com
First study of phytosynthesis of TiO 2 NPs using the leaf (KL), pod (KP), seed (KS) and seed
shell (KSS) extracts of kola nut tree (Cola nitida) is herein reported. The TiO 2 NPs were …

[HTML][HTML] Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using a pod extract of Cola nitida: Antibacterial and antioxidant activities and application as a paint additive

A Lateef, MA Azeez, TB Asafa, TA Yekeen… - Journal of Taibah …, 2016 - Elsevier
This work reports the biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the pod
extract of Cola nitida, the evaluation of their antibacterial and antioxidant activities, and their …

Development of a Novel Mesoporous Biocatalyst Derived from Kola Nut Pod Husk for Conversion of Kariya Seed Oil to Methyl Esters: A Case of Synthesis, Modeling …

E Betiku, AA Okeleye, NB Ishola, AS Osunleke… - Catalysis Letters, 2019 - Springer
A base heterogeneous catalyst was prepared from kola nut pod husk which was
subsequently applied to conversion of Kariya seed oil (KSO) to produce biodiesel via …

Kolanut (Cola nitida) Mediated Synthesis of Silver–Gold Alloy Nanoparticles: Antifungal, Catalytic, Larvicidal and Thrombolytic Applications

A Lateef, SA Ojo, BI Folarin, EB Gueguim-Kana… - Journal of Cluster …, 2016 - Springer
This study investigated use of leaf, seed, seed shell and pod extracts of Cola nitida for the
green synthesis of silver-alloy nanoparticles (Ag–AuNPs). The Ag–AuNPs formed were dark …

Cola nitida-Mediated Biogenic Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Seed and Seed Shell Extracts and Evaluation of Antibacterial Activities

A Lateef, MA Azeez, TB Asafa, TA Yekeen, A Akinboro… - BioNanoScience, 2015 - Springer
In this study, seed and seed shell extracts of Cola nitida were investigated for the biogenic
synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) under ambient condition. The biosynthesized …

Evaluation of some biosynthesized silver nanoparticles for biomedical applications: hydrogen peroxide scavenging, anticoagulant and thrombolytic activities

A Lateef, SA Ojo, JA Elegbede, MA Azeez… - Journal of Cluster …, 2017 - Springer
The present study examines the hydrogen peroxide scavenging, anticoagulant and
thrombolytic activities of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that were biosynthesized using …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical analyses, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extracts from Cola nitida seed

JK Adesanwo, SB Ogundele… - Journal of …, 2017 - xiahepublishing.com
Methods The pulverized seed was sequentially extracted with dichloromethane and
methanol CH 3 OH. The extracts were analysed directly by Fourier Transform Infra-Red …

Green heterogeneous catalysts derived from fermented kola nut pod husk for sustainable biodiesel production

AJ Asuquo, X Zhang, L Lin, J Li - International Journal of Green …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The use of green heterogeneous catalysts that are obtained from waste agricultural biomass
can make the production of biodiesel more economical. In this research, three solid base …

The historical significance and role of the kola nut among the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria

IU Unya - UNIZIK Journal of Religion and Human Relations, 2021 - ajol.info
There are many customs and traditions that have effectively given the Igbo of Southeastern
Nigeria group identity and social cohesion. And the kola nut is one of those realities …