Accurate determination of iodine in vegetable matrices depends strongly on sample preparation because iodine can be lost through volatilisation under unsuitable digestion conditions. This review evaluates iodine volatilisation and analyte loss during three commonly used preparati...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i31038
The industrial potential of Nigerian clay deposits remains a critical frontier for economic diversification. This study presents a preliminary mineralogical and geochemical characterization of clay deposits from Enugwu-agidi and Mbaukwu in Anambra State, Nigeria. Representative...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2490
This research investigated the accumulation of four heavy metals: Pb, Cd, As, and Hg in male and female crabs obtained from four creeks in Bayelsa State and the potential health risks associated with their consumption. The heavy metals were analyzed using Micro-Wave Plasma Atomic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v21i4469
Aim: This work was to determine the phytochemical, proximate, in vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperglycemic activities of root extracts of Combretum platypterum. Methods: Roots of C. platypterum were cold extracted with methanol, ethyl acetate, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2023/v14i1257
Aim: To compare the phytochemicals and antimicrobial activities of Pterocarpus mildbraedii Harms and Xylopia aethiopica(Dual) A.Rich Methodology: The leaves of P. mildbraedii and X. aethiopica were collected, washed, air-dried, ground and each extracted with n-hexane, ethyl acet...
Aim: To compare the phytochemicals and anti bacterial activities of leaf, stem and root extracts of Spathodea companulata. Methodology: The leaf, stem and root of Spathodea companulata were collected, washed, air-dried, ground and each extracted with water, methanol, ethyl acetat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130148
Aim: To study the phytochemical, proximate, antimicrobial and anti-malarial activities of leaf extracts of Justicia carnea Methods: The leaf sample of Justicia carnea which has been used in Nigeria folklore in treating malaria, cancer and many other diseases was extracted with me...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i830428
Aim: To compare the phytochemicals and antioxidant activities of stem bark and root extracts of Annona muricata. Methodology: The stem bark and root of Annona muricata were collected, washed, air-dried, ground and each extracted with methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane. The extr...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2020/v21i830189