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Research Interests
Developing efficient nitrogen- and phosphorus-based metal complexes as catalysts for olefin to plastics and other products from conventional petrochemical sources and from renewable plant sources. Development of metallo-drugs from ruthenium, platinum and gold complexes as potential anticancer, antimalarial and anti-HIV agents.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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A review of the recent coordination chemistry and catalytic applications of pyrazole and pyrazolyl transition metal complexes
Migwi, F. K., Nyamato, G. S., Ojwach, S. O. & Darkwa, J., 15 Feb 2026, In: Coordination Chemistry Reviews. 549, 217373.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Beneficiation, Physical Separation Processes
Kalake, B. T., Mapolelo, M. M. & Darkwa, J., 1 Jan 2025, Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B: Unit Processes. Elsevier, p. 21-22 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Botswana's Untold Story of the Kalahari Dust Bowl to a Mecca of Diamond Mining
Kalake, B. T., Mapolelo, M. M. & Darkwa, J., 1 Jan 2025, Treatise on Process Metallurgy, Volume 2B: Unit Processes. Elsevier, p. 269-287 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Hydrogenation of 1-Octene Using Homogenous Pyrazolyl Nickel(II) Complexes as Pre-Catalysts: Experimental and Computational Studies
Olaoye, O. E., Oyetunji, O. A., Demissie, T. B. & Darkwa, J., 3 Feb 2025, In: European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry. 28, 4, e202400723.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of the Molecular Framework on the Photoconductivity Responses of Five Cu/Ni and Fe Heterometallic Materials Built with Cyanide and Ethylenediamine
Temitope Famojuro, A., Kenfack Tsobnang, P., Tchatchouang Tchouane, L. L., Amenuvor, G., Darkwa, J. & Arotiba, O. A., 7 May 2025, In: Crystal Growth and Design. 25, 9, p. 3075-3086 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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