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Characteristics of Effluent from Formic Acid and Sodium Hydroxide Pulping of Kenaf Stem

Jane Adamma Chukwudebelu & Jonah Agunwamba · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The pulp and paper industry is considered as one of the major potential sources of pollution in the environment and a consumer of wood. Environmental effects have been attributed to chemicals introduced during the manufacturing process. This paper investigated the influence of co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i319093

Exploring the Additive Effects of Aluminium and Potassium Sulfates in Enhancing the Charge Cycle of Lead Acid Batteries

Chijioke Elijah Onu, Nnabundo Nwabunwane Musei & Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The adoption of aluminium sulfate and potassium sulfate as electrolyte additives were investigated to determine the possibility of enhancing the charge cycle of 2V/ 20AH lead acid battery with reference to the conventional dilute sulfuric acid electrolyte. The duration and effici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i319092

Effect of Incorporation of Potash from Ficus carica Fruit Peel Waste into Potash (Nikkih) from Plantain Peel Waste as Emulsifiers on the Physico-Chemical, Functional Properties, and Acceptability of Yellow Achu Soup

Pride Ndasi Ngwasiri, Beng Ikongefuze Ekuh, Noumo Thierry Ngangmou, Dobgima John Fonmboh, Buhnyuy Ngong Christian, Ngwa Martin Ngwabie, Martin Benoit Ngassoum & Ejoh Richard Aba · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Yellow Achu soup used to eat achu is an emulsion composed primarily of red palm oil and water stabilized by potash as an emulsifier, is regarded as one of the prestigious traditional foods in Cameroon. However, the yellow achu soup faces a problem of stability due to the inabilit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i319091

Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Aqueous Solutions by an Efficient Nanosized NiO Fabricated by a Facile Sol-Gel Autocombustion

Hesham H. El-Feky, Reham N. Nassar, Alaa S. Amin & Mostafa Y. Nassar · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Nickel oxide nanostructures were synthesized via a sol-gel combustion method using glucose, glycine and tartaric acid fuels. The effect of the fuel type on the formed nanostructures was studied. The as-prepared products were characterized by means of FE-SEM, HR-TEM, XRD, and FT-I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219090

Antimicrobial Activities of Co (III), Mono and Tri-nuclear Ni Complexes Containing Schiff base Functionalized Imidazolium based Ligands

Samaila Abubakar, Musa Muktari & Rifkatu Kambel Dogara · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

We reported the antimicrobial activities of cobalt and nickel complexes containing imino-NHC ligands. Complex 2 was synthesized by direct reaction of the insitu generated free carbene from 2-[2-(3-benzylimidazol-1-yl)ethyliminomethyl]phenol ligand with NiCl2 diglyme while complex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219089

Peroxidase, an Example of Enzymes with Numerous Applications

I. Nnamchi, Chukwudi, C. Amadi Onyetugo & I. Nnaji Amarachi · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The enzyme peroxidase is a heme or iron-porphyrin protein that belongs to a large family of enzymes called the oxidoreductases. Their function mainly is to oxidize molecules at the expense of hydrogen peroxide. They are widely distributed in living organisms, and usually show dra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219087

Physicochemical Evaluation of Eichhornia crassipes and Pennisetum purpureum used for Production of Drilling Mud Additives

I. U. Emenike, Leo C. Osuji & M. C. Onojake · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Cellulose isolated from Eichhornia crassipe (Water hyacinth) and Pennisetum purpureum (elephant grass) were evaluated using Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy and standard analytical methods for production of drilling mud. The physico-chemical analyses were carried out afte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219088

Mineralization of Wastewater from the Teaching Hospital of Treichville by a Combination of Biological Treatment and Advanced Oxidation Processes

Sadia Sahi Placide, Kambire Ollo, Gnamba Corneil Quand-Même, Pohan Lemeyonouin Aliou Guillaume, Berté Mohamed & Ouattara Lassiné · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Biological treatment, due to its low installation cost, is widely used for wastewater treatment. However, this treatment remains ineffective for the oxidation of so-called emerging molecules. To solve this environmental problem, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) combine with Bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219086

Manganese-Doped Carbon Dots Via Inner Filter Effect for the Sensitive Detection of Tetracycline in Poultry Meat Samples

Ke Su, Guoqiang Xiang, Yunlong Zhang, Xin Wang, Linhui Wang, Xinrong Jin, Bocong Li & Gao Huang · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

In this study, a rapid and sensitive analytical method has been developed to detect tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) using manganese-doped carbon dots (Mn-CDs) prepared by one-step hydrothermal procedure using 1-(2-pyridinylazo)-2-naohthalenol (PAN) and MnCl2 as precursor reagents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119085

Agricultural Residues as an Alternative Source of Fibre for the Production of Paper in Kenya-A Review

John Odhiambo Otieno, Treezer Nelly Okumu, Morelly Adalla, Fredrick Ogutu & Boniface Oure · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The pulp and paper industry is primarily dependent on fibrous wood for pulp and paper production. However, this over-dependence on fibrous wood poses serious environmental challenges such as the diminishing of the fibrous wood stocks, deforestation, emission of greenhouse gases,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119084

Condensation Reactions of Methyl Derivatives of Quinoxaline-1,4-Dioxide with 4,4'-Biphenyl Carboxaldehyde

Mohamad Alkhudari · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Aims: To synthesis new compounds via condensation reactions between 2-methyl quinoxaline-1,4-dioxide derivatives 4,4'-biphenyl carboxaldehyde. Methodology: The Quinoxalines derivatives were prepared from 2-nitroaniline derivatives using the Beirut reaction, and the condensation r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119083

Proximate, Ultimate and Calorific Analysis of European Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) Components for Fuel

Halil Turgut Sahin · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Aims: The three different above ground biomass components (branch, crown, bark) of European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) were evaluated, regarding energy and combustion properties. Study Design: The proximate, ultimate and calorific analysis conducted on components of European Beech t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119082

Effects of Flame Retardant on the Flammability of Treated and Untreated Bagasse Papers

T. U. Onuegbu, F. O. Nnaneme & E. C. Nwokoro · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

A comparative study of the proximate analysis, fire characteristics, and mechanical properties of the papers produced from pretreated and untreated bagasse was carried out. The bagasse collected was washed, dried, depithed and ground to pass through a 5 mm sieve using an electric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119081

Optimum Process Parameters and Thermal Properties of Moisture Content Reduction in Water Yam Drying

C. Ezedinma Henry, T. Nwabanne Jospeh, E. Onu Chijioke & O. Nwajinka Charles · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The determination of optimum process parameters for moisture content reduction in water yam drying using a hot air dryer was the aim of this work. Gravimetric method was used to determine the moisture content. Design of experiment was used with slice thickness, airspeed and tempe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i419080

Poisonous Metal Levels in Sediment and Selected Biota in Coastal Waters of Nigeria

F. D. Sikoki, M. C. Onojake, O. Omokheyeke & P. O. Onyagbodor · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Sediment and biota samples were collected biannually from the Bonny/New Calabar River Estuary in Niger Delta, Nigeria and analysed for poisonous metals of interest to the International Atomic Energy Agency (Pb, Cd, and Hg) using atomic absorption spectrophotometer A-500 and Direc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i419079