Contamination of water bodies due to the presence of persistent organic pollutant (POPs) has been a major concern in the environment. In this study, the concentration of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Heavy metals in sediments and water samples in Bodo River were studied. S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430237
A poly(2-(9H-carbazol-9-yl) acetic acid) thin-film was formed on the surface of a platinum (Pt) electrode by oxidative electropolymerization of a new carbazole derivative. Electrochemical polymerization was performed in reaction medium containing monomer and 0.1 M TBABF4 mixture...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i230234
Sugarcane molasses is defined as a product obtained from the concentration of sugarcane juice. This product is accepted in the Egyptian market and can be used as a sweetener instead of refined sugar. The packaging materials and storage temperature affect the quality properties of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i230233
There has been an increase in demand for green demulsifiers that will be as effective as the chemical demulsifiers but without the negative environmental effects. This demand has been partly addressed with the production of some bio-based demulsifiers. It is of importance to know...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i230232
Nirmala Halligudi, Mullaicharam Bhupathyraaj, Saleem Desai, Alaa Mohammed Bait Ateeq, Saja Yaareb Abdullah & Muna Salim Al Rahbi·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2021
Dark chocolate is one of the most studied foods in the recent period due to its potential effects and health benefits. Admittedly, people's attitudes and acceptance of dark chocolate are still unknown. The cross-sectional study was aimed to determine the usage and effect of dark...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i230230
Two bis-Schiff Bases 1 and 2 are ligands that can coordinate with manganese metal to form stable complexes and have biological activity. Thermodynamic parameters, HOMO-LUMO energy levels and FTIR spectra of two ligands have been computed using B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) functional of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i230231
Acne is derived from the Greek word “acme” which means “prime of life”. It is mostly considered to be benign and self-limiting condition but if it is ignored than it can progress to lifetime presence and scaring of the skin. Almost 85% of adolescence are affected by acne and from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i130229
Background and Objectives: The resistance of microbes against anti-bacteriological drugs leading to countless deaths and terminal ailments remains a basis for concern. Hence, the main interest of this study was to design, synthesize and report unusual compounds with basic hydroph...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i130228
The distribution of the sixteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was studied in surface water, sediment and three fish species (African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Trout fish (Mormyrus rume) and Hetrobranchus longefilis) from Ezu-river, Anaku, Anambra State, Nigeria. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i130227
Compression molding has produced quartz-reinforced polyester composites (QPCs) weighing 10 to 40 per cent quartz relative to the weight of unsaturated polyester resin. Synergistic changes were made in the composite properties and were superior to those of the individual component...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i130226
Polychaetes play an important role in nutrient cycling and remediation of coastal ecosystems. Large quantities of organic matter that could lead to pollution of pond and coastal waters are generated by aquaculture waste. To assess the remediation prospects of Arenicola marina and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i130225
Aims: In this study the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil of Eugenia caryophyllata were investigated. Study design: The study contains determination of the chemical composition of the essential oil of E. caryophyllata and the in vitro evaluation of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v9i430224
Cementation or metal displacement reaction is one of the most effective techniques for removing toxic metals from industrial waste solutions. Aims: The main purpose of this work is to study the rate of cementation of cadmium by using a rotating bed of Zn Raschig rings packed in a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v9i430222
Aims: This study evaluates total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) and polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentrations in wastewaters from three locations of the oil-producing flow station in Rivers State. Study Design: By experiment and the results obtained by analytical means. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v9i430221
Aims: To establish the shelf -life of mango fruits coated with unmodified and modified M. esculenta edible coating at low (4 ± 2°C) and room temperature (23 ± 2°C) conditions. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done at Moi University, School of Sciences and Aerospace stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2021/v9i430219