Aflatoxin B1 is a toxin produced as secondary fungal metabolites by the fungus Aspergillus, particularly A. flavus. The toxin has significantly contaminated the food supply chain especially cereals in Kenya. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has recently banned five maize flour br...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2019/v20i630175
Thiocarbohydrazide synthesis is an important intermediate step for many hydrazine organic synthetic reactions. Synthesis of thiocarbohydrazide can be done by reaction of carbon disulfide with hydrazine (hydrazinolysis) in water at 0°C giving 25% yield (based on [hydrazine]). Howe...
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Stephen Adongo Odongo, Solomon Omwoma Lugasi, Fredrick Oluoch Okumu, Martin Opiyo Onani, Silas C. Lagat & Stephen Gaya Agong·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2022
Green nanoparticle synthesis is a vital branch in nanotechnology. These nanoparticles are synthesized with the aid of phytochemicals in plant extracts. The phytochemicals also stabilize the synthesised nanoparticles eliminating the use of toxic capping agents. Silver and gold (Ag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2022/v11i219116
This article examines rancidity in edible vegetable oils, with particular emphasis on its underlying causes, associated health risks, and preservation strategies. Rancidity primarily arises from oxidative processes such as autoxidation, photo-oxidation, and enzymatic activity. Th...
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