Patrick Gachoki Kareru

1.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
69 papers, 1.1k citations indexed

About

Patrick Gachoki Kareru is a scholar working on Plant Science, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Patrick Gachoki Kareru has authored 69 papers receiving a total of 1.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Plant Science, 17 papers in Biomaterials and 12 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Patrick Gachoki Kareru's work include Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (10 papers), Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (9 papers) and Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (8 papers). Patrick Gachoki Kareru is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Cellulose Research Studies (10 papers), Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (9 papers) and Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging (8 papers). Patrick Gachoki Kareru collaborates with scholars based in Kenya, Canada and Egypt. Patrick Gachoki Kareru's co-authors include Edwin Shigwenya Madivoli, Sammy Indire Wanakai, David Sujee Makhanu, Anthony Gachanja, F K Njonge, Samuel M. Mugo, James Mucunu Mbaria, D.W. Gakuya, C. M. Mulei and John Kaunga Muthee and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Scientific Reports and Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

In The Last Decade

Patrick Gachoki Kareru

64 papers receiving 1.0k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and its efficiency in degradation of rifampicin antibiotic

2023 154 citations Edwin Shigwenya Madivoli, David Sujee Makhanu et al. Scientific Reports profile →

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Patrick Gachoki Kareru

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K. Divya India

Abdul Hamid Wani India

Mervat H. Hussein Egypt

Mousa A. Alghuthaymi Saudi Arabia

Luqman Jameel Rather India

Mohamed Salah Azab Egypt

K. Rajagopal India

Ahmed K. Saleh Egypt

José Agustín Tapia‐Hernández Mexico

Fatimah Al-Otibi Saudi Arabia

K. Divya India

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Moodley, Roshila, et al.. (2024). Gas chromatography mass spectroscopy [GC-MS] analysis of bio-active compoundsfrom Albizia gumifera leaf extract: A sacred indigenous medicinal plant among the Akamba people of lower eastern Kenya.. Journal of Advanced Scientific Research. 15(4). 16–27. 1 indexed citations

Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya, et al.. (2024). Synthesis and Characterization of Parthenium hysterophorus-Mediated ZnO Nanoparticles for Methylene Blue Dye Degradation. Journal of Chemistry. 2024. 1–19. 7 indexed citations

Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya, et al.. (2024). Synergistic Antifungal Activity of Dialdehyde Chitosan Loaded with Copper Metal‐Organic Framework (Cu‐MOF). ChemistrySelect. 9(19). 4 indexed citations

Wanakai, Sammy Indire, Patrick Gachoki Kareru, David Sujee Makhanu, & Edwin Shigwenya Madivoli. (2023). Advances in green nanotechnology: Data for green synthesis and characterization of iron nanoparticles synthesized using Galinsoga parviflora, Conyza bonariensis and Bidens pilosa leaf extracts, and their application in degradation of methylene blue dye and rifampicin antibiotic. Data in Brief. 46. 108882–108882. 8 indexed citations

Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2023). High Swelling Carboxymethyl Cellulose Synthesized from Coconut Fibers. Journal of Natural Fibers. 20(2). 15 indexed citations

Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya, et al.. (2023). Environmental remediation using nanomaterial as adsorbents for emerging micropollutants. Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring & Management. 20. 100789–100789. 24 indexed citations

Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya, et al.. (2023). Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles and its efficiency in degradation of rifampicin antibiotic. Scientific Reports. 13(1). 14030–14030. 154 indexed citations breakdown →

Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya, et al.. (2022). Cellulose nanofibrils and silver nanoparticles enhances the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposite film. Scientific Reports. 12(1). 19005–19005. 20 indexed citations

Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2015). Spectrometric Detection of Organic Compounds and Toxicity of Ethanolic Leaves Extracts of Prosopis Juliflora. chemistry and materials research. 7(1). 21–25. 3 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2014). Hypoglycemic effects of selected herbal drug formulations from the Kenyanmarket. Journal of natural product and plant resources. 4(4). 10–17. 5 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2014). CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID: AN AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCT WITH GREAT POTENTIAL FOR COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION IN KENYA. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 15(1). 28–44. 6 indexed citations

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Madivoli, Edwin Shigwenya, et al.. (2014). Comparison of Physicochemical Characteristics of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Four Abundant Kenyan Biomasses. 1(2). 53–63. 21 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2013). PHYTOCHEMICAL AND IN VITRO ANTHELMINTIC STUDIES OF PROSOPIS JULIFLORA (SW.) DC (FABACEAE) EXTRACTS AGAINST HAEMONCHUS CONTORTUS, AN OVINE NEMATODE. 4 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2013). Assessment of Molluscicidal, Cercericidal and Miracicidal Activities of Crude Extracts of Azadirachta indica and Entada leptostachya. University of Nairobi Research Archive (University of Nairobi). 3(5). 11–17. 4 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2013). CONTROL OF GASTRO-INTESTINAL NEMATODES IN RUMINANTS USING PLANT EXTRACTS. 1 indexed citations

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Wanyika, Harrison, et al.. (2011). Quantification of Albendazole in Dewormer Formulationsin the Kenyan market. Advances in Applied Science Research. 2(2). 1 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2010). Anti-termite and antimicrobial properties of paint made from Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) Schum. oil extract. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 4(2). 87–89. 25 indexed citations

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Kareru, Patrick Gachoki, et al.. (2010). Antimicrobial activities of skincare preparations from plant extracts. African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines. 7(3). 214–8. 43 indexed citations

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Wanyika, Harrison, et al.. (2009). Contact toxicity of some fixed plant oils and stabilized natural pyrethrum extracts against adult maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky). African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 3(2). 66–69. 12 indexed citations

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Mbaria, James Mucunu, et al.. (2009). Screening of some kenyan medicinal plants for antibacterial activity. Phytotherapy Research. 24(1). 150–153. 44 indexed citations

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