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1 online resource |
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Part 1. Health; Biodiversity utilisation -- An Overview in Support of Continued Research into Phytomedicine: Past, Present, and Future / Omari Amuka -- The Metabolism of Antiparasitic Drugs and Pharmacogenetics in African Populations: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications / Collen Masimirembwa -- Role of Flavonoid and Isoflavonoid Molecules in Symbiotic Functioning and Host-Plant Defence in the Leguminosae / Nyamande Mapope and Felix D. Dakora -- Sustainable Biodiesel Production Using Wastewater Streams and Microalgae in South Africa / T. Mutanda, D. Ramesh, A. Anandraj and F. Bux -- Antifungal Properties of Plant Extract and Density on Some Fungal Diseases and Yield of Cowpea / Gabriel Onyengecha Ihejirika |
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Part 2. Emerging areas and Technologies: -- Promoting the Development of Computational Chemistry Research: Motivations, Challenges, Options and Perspectives / L. Mammino -- Geochemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa: Zimbabwe Case Study / M.L. Meck -- Relevance of Nanotechnology to Africa: Synthesis, Applications, and Safety / Ndeke Musee, Lucky Sikhwivhilu and Mary Gulumian -- Biotechnology and Nanotechnology: A Means for Sustainable Development in Africa / Geoffrey S. Simate, Sehliselo Ndlovu, Sunny E. Iyuke and Lubinda F. Walubita |
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Part 3. International collaboration -- Relevance for development in Africa: -- The Role of IPICS in Enhancing Research on the Synthesis and Characterization of Conducting Polymers at Addis Ababa University / Wendimagegn Mammo -- The International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS): 40 Years of Support to Chemistry in Africa / Peter Sundin -- International Collaboration With a View to Containing Outbreak of Emerging Infectious Diseases Through Bioprospection / Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally |
| Summary |
Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa' gives an insight into current Chemical research in Africa. It is edited and written by distinguished African scientists and includes contributions from Chemists from Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern, Central and Island state African Countries. The core themes embrace the most pressing issues of our time, including Environmental Chemistry, Renewable Energies, Health and Human Well-Being, Food and Nutrition, and Bioprospecting and Commercial Development. This book is invaluable for teaching and research institutes in Africa and worldwide, private sector entities dealing with natural products from Africa, as well as policy and decision-making bodies and non-governmental organizations |
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Environmental sciences |
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Biochemistry |
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Renewable energy sources |
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Environmental chemistry |
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Sustainable development |
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Environment |
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Renewable and Green Energy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Pharmaceutical chemistry -- Africa
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Biochemistry -- Africa -- Data processing
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Science and state -- Africa
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Sustainable development -- Africa
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Pharmaceutical chemistry.
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Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
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MEDICAL -- Drug Guides.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Pharmacology.
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MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
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MEDICAL -- Pharmacy.
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Sciences de la terre.
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Environnement.
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Biochemistry -- Data processing
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Pharmaceutical chemistry
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Science and state
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Sustainable development
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Africa
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gurib-Fakim, Ameenah.
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Eloff, J. N. (Jacobus Nicolaas)
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| ISBN |
9783642296420 |
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3642296424 |
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9783642296413 |
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3642296416 |
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