Artificial neural network （ANN）algorithms can be used for multi-parameter optimization and control by simulating the mechanisms of the human brain. Therefore, ANN is widely used in many fields such as signal processing, intelligent driving, face recognition, and optimization an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i119062
The purpose of this study was to investigate a continuous process for the recovery of lactic acid from fermentation broth. A reactive distillation process to purify lactic acid by esterification with isoamyl alcohol and hydrolysis was designed and simulated by Aspen. Five columns...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i119063
Manganese nanoparticles are promising material for various applications such as water remediation, catalytic oxidation reactions, bio sensors, etc for their superior adsorbing, electrochemical, catalytic, magnetic, supercapactive like properties additionally, MnNPs possess signif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i119060
In this work uncovered is the basic principle governing the chemical reaction dynamic/kinetic process of chemical reaction (kt=4.6 and Ea/RT=4.6), which is ignored before. Based on the “yin and yang” philosophy (see appendix A), the discovered principle has been elucidated clearl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419059
Aim and Objectives: Nowadays, nanomaterials technology is developing very quickly and bringing high economic efficiency for many industries including paint. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of paint properties when replacing TiO2 powder coating with nano TiO2 at...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419058
Sani Daniel Eneji, Matthew Chijioke Apeh, Enyojo Samson Okwute, Alowakennu Micheal & Kayode Ibrahim Fesomade·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2020
This study aims at determining the concentration of heavy metal contaminants in the soil around Dangote cement factory Kogi State, Nigeria. It also seeks to understand the relationship between the heavy metals and the level of concentration with respect to distance and direction...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419057
Polycrystalline alloys based on cobalt and elaborated by classical foundry are known since the middle of the last century. They are currently still used, notably for geometrically complex components working at high temperature. Beyond the oldest ones reinforced by chromium carbid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419056
Developed a thin layer chromatography (TLC) method for the quantification of piperine in Trikatu Churna formulation it is a major and important ingredient in the formulation. TLC methods for the determination of piperine in the Trikatu churna along with its raw materials have bee...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419054
Fats and oils are essential in human nutrition, and an important component of many foods where they significantly contribute to product quality. The quality of different samples of fats from various companies in Saudi Arabia was determined based on its physicochemical properties...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419055
A novel modified walnut shell (TWNS) was prepared through sequentially reacting the walnut shell (WNS) with thionyl chloride and triethylamine in N-methyl pyrrolidone to remove Reactive Brilliant Blue from dye wastewater. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and scanning electron mi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419052
Catalases are key components of cellular detoxification pathways that prevent the formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals through catalyzing the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and molecular oxygen. Their presence in brewery grains prevent the inactivation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419051
Melford C. Egbujor, Ogechi J. Ogbodo, Jacob A. David, Eramus O. Anieze, Ifeanyi S. Amasiatu & Pius I. Egwuatu·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2020
The physicochemical properties and the concentrations of heavy metals of water samples collected from four different rivers of Nkanu east and west Local Government Areas of Enugu of state Nigeria were investigated because of the prevalent water borne diseases in these localities...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419050
Yete Pélagie, Togbe F. C. Alexis, Yovo Franck, Suanon Fidèle, Kouwanou Sagbo Cosme, Wotto D. Valentin & Sohounhloue Dominique·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2020
The present study aimed at exploring the potential of producing biofuels from unconventional vegetable oils extracted from Anacardium occidentale kernels. Accordingly, oils were extracted from Anacardium occidentale kernels and subjected to physical and chemical characterization...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419049
The screening of the process parameters on the enzymatic hydrolysis of a blend of two lignocellulosic materials - corn cob (CC) and deseeded fluted pumpkin fruit (DFPF) using Trichoderma reesei was the focus of the present study. Four process parameters – time, temperature, subst...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i419048
In this study, a maize based local snack aadun was formulated from yellow maize flour and ripe plantain blends in a bid to improve its quality. The snacks were subjected to microbial analysis using pour plate method, proximate composition, mineral content and the sensory properti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i319047