Fibre characteristics and solubility contents of the raw materials are critical indicators for predicting their suitability for pulp and paper production. This research work evaluates the percentage solubles and fibre characteristics of different parts of Raphia hookies (Tietie,...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i3427
Lignin, an amorphous biopolymer is one of the major components of wood. In this study, lignin was extracted from Gmelina arborea wood using Soda and Kraft pulping processes. The lignin was characterized using Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), UV/visible spectromet...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2023/v24i4816
Nypa palm seed husk is an underutilized raw material found in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. In this research, this material was utilized as a raw material for the production of activated carbon which was used as an absorbent for the treatment of simulated wastewater containing C...
Synthetic indicators usually employed in acid-base titration to determine the end point is expensive and non-biodegradable. Hence there is need to develop an eco-friendly and cost effective acid-base indicator from plant origin to serve as efficient alternative for the synthetic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2022/v12i3220
Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) is of immense interest to environmental chemist because they are toxic to human system and animals. Some of the TPH compounds are carcinogenic and poses serious health problem to humans and aquatic life. Hence, there is need for continuous check...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOPACS/2018/38035
Edidiong E. Ikpe, Edet W. Nsi, Itoro G. Udo, Anyanime O. Akpan, Aniekan E. Akpakpan & Osagie, F. Amayo·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2025
This study investigates the concentrations of Total Hydrocarbon Content (THC) and Heavy Metals in termitaria within Akwa Ibom State University Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria. Samples of five different soils and Core of the termitaria were collected in triplicate using standard sampling an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2025/v15i4384
The chemical composition of the fruit Spondias cytherea using GC-MS analysis showed the presence of the following compounds in their various portions; 2,2-dichloro acetate nonyl (3.13%), n-hexadecan-1-ol (4.43%), 6-octadecanoic acid (15.93%), n-octaddecanoic (10.44%), L-(+)- asco...
This study aims to conduct a phytochemical screening on the methanolic extracts of Telfairia occidentalis and Plumeria rubra flowers to identify their bioactive compounds. Phytochemicals are secondary metabolites, but they serve multiple roles, including plant defence, attraction...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2196