Francis Opoku

The provided list contains over 100 detailed descriptions of various scientific and technical research projects conducted by researchers at the School of Basic Sciences, Kwame University College, with a focus on diverse fields such as agriculture, environmental science, materials science, chemistry, physics, biology, and more. Each topic covers specific subtopics under these themes, providing insights into recent advancements inGHANA's scientific endeavors. --- ### **Agriculture and Rural Development Research** - **Assessment of irrigation water quality for vegetable farming in peri-Urban Kumasi** Focuses on evaluating the environmental impact of irrigation water used for vegetable farming in rural areas. - **Phytocompounds, heavy metal and mineral contents in honey samples from selected markets in Kumasi Metropolis** Investigates the composition and health effects of phytocompounds (plant secondary metabolites) and heavy metals in honey products. --- ### **Environmental Science and Health** - **Human health risk assessment of cyanide levels in water and tuber crops from Kenyasi, a mining community in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana** Studies the impact of cyanide exposure on human health, focusing on its effects on water quality and crop yields. - **Molesculis chemical vapor deposition of cadmium chalcogenides using Cd[(C6H5)2PSSe]2 single-source precursor: a density functional theory approach** Explores the use of Cd-based materials in advanced chemical processes for industrial applications. --- ### **Materials Science and Nanotechnology** - **Hierarchically assembled two-dimensional gold boron nitride-tungsten disulphide nanohybrid interface system for electrobiocatalytic applications** Develops advanced nanomaterials for biocatalysis, focusing on gold-based systems. - **Density functional theory (DFT) study of the gas-phase decomposition of Pb[(Pr)2PSSe]2 single-source precursor** Investigates gas-phase reactions and phase transitions using density functional theory. --- ### **Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications** - **Theoretical studies of the decomposition of Zn[(C6H5)2PSSe]2 single-source precursor for the chemical vapour deposition of binary and ternary zinc chalcogenides: a density functional approach** Explores the use of indium-based precursors in van der Waals heterostructures for nanomaterial synthesis. --- ### **Carbon Nanotubes and Nanosheets** - **2D gold boron nitride-tungsten disulphide nanohybrid interface system for electrobiocatalytic applications** Focuses on the development of advanced nanomaterials for biocatalysis, particularly in gold-based systems. --- ### **Advanced Computational Methods and Drug Discovery** - **Iso-mukaadial acetate and ursolic acid acetate bind to Plasmodium Falciparum heat shock protein 70: targeting parasite protein folding pathway** Investigates drug delivery mechanisms targeting parasites using bioactive substrates. --- ### **Advanced Battery Materials** - **Exploring the anodic performance of InSnPS/GaGeAsSe heterostructure as an ultra-high rate rechargeable Li ion battery via first-principles study** Studies the energy storage potential and material properties of advanced battery architectures. --- ### **Environmental Research and Reuse** - **Level of exposure of occupational Respirable Dust to underground Gold Mine Workers in Ghana** Focuses on assessing environmental impacts on workers exposed to dust from industrial activities. --- ### **Mathematical and Computational Studies** - **High-Throughput 2D Heteroatom Graphene Bioelectronic Nanosculpture: A Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study** Explores the use of graphene-based nanoscience in developing efficient sensors and biosensors. --- This list highlights the diverse research interests and innovative approaches undertaken by researchers at the School of Basic Sciences at Kwame University College, spanning various fields of science and technology.