Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, John Ssekatawa & Ivan Kiganda·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed metallic nanomaterials (MNMs), which have gained significant attention due to their unique properties and diverse applications across various fields. However, traditional methods for MNM synthesis often involve toxic chemicals and harsh conditions, raising env...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5328
This study uses GC-MS and FTIR analyses to investigate the chemical composition of bio-oil derived from the pyrolysis of Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) at 500°C. The heating rate was 50-100°C/min, and the time residual was around 1 min. The GC-MS results showed a lot of different comp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5325
The ligand 1,3-bis-((5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyleneamino)propan-2-ol (H3L) derived from 1,3-diaminopropan-2-ol and 5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde has been synthetized and used to prepare five complexes in which the ligand acts in tetradentate fashion. Complexes formul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5326
Mougo André Tigori, Aboudramane Koné, N’guadi Blaise Allou, Kpotin Assongba Gaston, Zigbe Derotoh Jean-Jaurès, Drissa Sissouma & Paulin Marius Niamien·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
The use of organic compounds as corrosion inhibitors has become a principal means of protecting metal equipment in industrial applications. This work therefore set out to evaluate the inhibiting properties of 2-(4-fluorobenzyl)chromeno[2,3-c] pyrozol-3(2H)-one for copper corrosio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5327
Oxovanadium(IV) complexes of the type [VO(L)(phen)] (VO-1 to VO-5) have been synthesized and characterized by FTIR and UV-Vis spectra, molar conductance, melting points, and magnetic susceptibilities measurements, where L= N-salicylidene-β-alanine (sal-ala), N-salicylidene-glyci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5324
The quinoline and acridine core possesses a vast number of biological activities such as anticancer, anti-malarial, anti-microbial, antifungal, anti-tubercular activities and the conventional classical synthetic methods have harsh conditions having multistep process. Currently sc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5323
Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Maximillian Kato, Collins Letibo Yikii & Ivan Kiganda·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed self-healing materials as a tool for building durable and sustainable construction materials in the industrial sector. It's a known fact that a person spends most of his life in rooms built from various building materials; therefore, the optimization of the hu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5321
The use of inorganic commercial coagulants for water and wastewater clarification has been linked to the prevalence of human health and environmental issues. Natural coagulants are currently being explored as an alternative option for replacing synthetic coagulants. This present...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5320
Oke Temidayo Joseph, Ayowole Awwal, Kehinde Israel Omoniyi, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Adebayo Abisola Alice & Osuolale Emmanuel Ayodeji·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
The increasing environmental burden of toxic heavy metal-concentrated ash from solid waste incineration, particularly from burnt tires and contraband drugs, poses significant challenges for waste management and resource recovery. This study aims to optimize the leaching recovery...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5319
This study on the synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial analysis of Nickel and Cobalt complexes of condensates of salicylaldehyde and 2-hydroxy aniline constitutes an attempt towards the development of new molecular compounds that could destroy the barrier of resistance o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4318
Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels is a burning issue of the 21st century. This problem can be managed by inhibiting the normal functioning of the α-glucosidase enzyme. This study aims to identify the molecules present in the oil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4317
This research work was designed to determine the phytochemical and elemental composition of Andrographic paniculata leaves grown in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The analysis was carried out using standard procedures. The results of the phytochemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4316
Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Ivan Kiganda, Kato Maximillian, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa, John Ssekatawa, Collins Letibo Yikii & Muhammad Ntale·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange using titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles normally face challenges due to electron-hole recombination effects and low surface area. Doping with transition metals such as copper (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4315
Md. Tariqul Islam, Md. Nur Amin Bitu, Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Ali Asraf, Choudhury M. Zakaria, Md. Kudrat-E-Zahan & Md. Faruk Hossen·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
S-benzyldithiocarbazate (SBDTC) and S-methyldithiocarbazate (SMDTC) are working as a preliminary reactant for the synthesis of several Schiff base ligands. SBDTC and SMDTC can act as NS, SNNS, SNNNS, and NOS chelating agents and have biological and chemical potential for synthesi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4314
Fertilizers serve as essential supplements in modern agriculture, playing an essential role in supplementing soil fertility and promoting healthy plant growth. The Northern Samar Provincial Agriculture Office reported a 27.94% 5-year percentage change of tomato harvest in the ent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3313