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Supported catalysts for CO2 cycloaddition reactions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas (GHG) released into the environment
due to increasing human activities. Cyclic carbonates on the other hand, are valuable
compounds with several functions such as, polar ...
Synthesis and evaluation of metformin derivatives for anti-diabetes
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant public health crisis and is placed amongst the top ten leading causes of death worldwide. Metformin is the first-line drug used to treat T2DM, which is mainly attributed to ...