Browsing by Author "Lateef A."

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    Enhancing Functionalities of Paints with Nanoparticles: A Review
    (Nano Plus: Science and Technology of Nanomaterials, 2021-10-21) A.S., Olawore; Asafa T. B.,; K.O. Oladosu; Lateef A.; M.O. Durowoju
    Nanoparticles-modified paints have shown huge potentials in a broad range of functionalities like surface protection, antifouling, corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, slip resistance, abrasion resistance among others. Consequently, they have been deployed for several industrial applications including pipelines, build-ings, automobiles, electronics, among others. To further enhance their function-alities, paint industries have expended huge resources on research and develop-ment of advanced paints that are compatible and appropriate for today’s hostile environments. Studies have been conducted on the utilization of degradable bio-cides such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), copper nanoparticles (CuNPs), photocatalytic-active nano-titanium dioxide nano-particles (TiO2NPs), and silica dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2NPs) as major addi-tives in paints. These additives are designed to offer improved surface protection against microbial, physical, and chemical deteriorations as well as enhanced scratch resistance. However, the addition of nanoparticles to paints is not without its demerits. Nanoparticles can agglomerate within the paint matrix leading to poor surface protection. In addition, the health and safety concerns from human exposure to emissions of nanoparticles must be adequately addressed. A few reported studies on the toxicology of nanoparticles are either short-termed or having variant or inconclusive results. This paper reports a critical assessment of nanoparticles as additives in paints. Extensive characterization of nanoparticle-modified paints is reported while the implications on the environment are also explored. New directions, targeting enhanced functionalities and lower toxicity, are proposed.
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    Phytochemical profiling of wastes from the processing of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) and pharmacological potentials within the paradigm of circular bioeconomy: Emphasizing antioxidant and antidiabetic applications
    (Elsevier, 2024) Yusuf-Salihu B.O.; Lateef A.; Azeez L.
    Shea butter is a natural fat that is extracted from the kernels of the shea butter tree, and it is widely used in food preparation, cosmetics, and therapeutic practices. Shea trees are prevalent across Africa, and the traditional extraction methods produce significant wastes. However, there is dearth of information on the phytochemical profiling of these wastes and their potential biomedical values. Thus, this study conducted a thorough phyto chemical investigation of the shea butter wastes from different processing stages, including brown and black shea cakes (SNC1 and SNC2), shea nut shells (SNS), and shea nut wastewater (SNWW). By using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC–MS), the bioactive chemicals in these wastes were identified and quantified. Further more, the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of the wastes were investigated for their potential pharmaco logical applications. The maximum antioxidant activities obtained at 60 mg/ml revealed DPPH radical scavenging of 62.34 % for SNC1, ferric reducing power of 68.13 % for SNC2, H2O2 radical scavenging of 38.46 % for SNS, and nitric oxide scavenging of 35.13 % for SNWW indicating their potentials in combating oxidative stress. Additionally, the promising anti-diabetic activity, with alpha-amylase inhibition reaching 84.74 % for SNS at 60 mg/ml highlights their potential in diabetes management. This study provides a holistic understanding of shea butter wastes, unraveling their chemical complexity and exploring their pharmacological potentials. It not only expands our knowledge of shea butter wastes, but also unlocks new avenues for utilization of the wastes in various industries, thereby contributing to waste management and sustainable exploitation of shea resources.