In this primary research, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate ionic liquid ([C2mim][OTf]) was added to the high-density polyethylene/kenaf core fiber (HDPE/KCF) biocomposites by using an internal mixer at 150°C, followed by compression molding at the same temper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i230153
Two simple, accurate and precise methods were presented for the simultaneous quantitative estimation of paracetamol and metoclopramide hydrochloride. The first is based on TLC separation of the two drugs, followed by densitometric measurement at 274 nm using a developing system c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130154
The adsorption behavior of selected metal ions on water hyacinth powder was investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Water hyacinth powder was used as an adsorbent due to its popularity, low cost and ease of availability. Water hyacinth stems were dried and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130151
Metal complexes of Cu(II), Co(II) and Cd(II) have been synthesized using two new Schiff base ligands, N,N'-bis(4-chlorobenzylidene)ethane-1,2-diamine (L1) and N,N'-bis(3-nitrobenzylidene) ethane-1,2-diamine (L2). The Schiff bases were prepared from the condensation reaction of et...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130150
Aim: To compare the phytochemicals and anti bacterial activities of leaf, stem and root extracts of Spathodea companulata. Methodology: The leaf, stem and root of Spathodea companulata were collected, washed, air-dried, ground and each extracted with water, methanol, ethyl acetat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130148
A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances used to destroy, suppress or alter the life cycle of any pest. Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been known to resist biodegradation, persist in the environment and thus can concentrate through food chains and produce a si...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130149
Experimental design DoE (box behnken design BBD) and statistical analysis approaches were employed to determine the effect of Congo red dye (C.R) concentration, photo catalyst dose (Fe+2) and follow of oxygen gas as an oxidant on the degradation of C.R. The results show that the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v6i130147
Beaudrique M. Nsimba, Norbert L. Basosila, Jean-Claude K. Kayembe, Didier M. Mbuyi, Aristote P. Matondo, Gédéon N. Bongo, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2020
In this work, a semi-empirical approach correlating the values of methanogenic toxicity of 22 aromatic compounds was used. TheIC50 exp, along with the various molecular properties of these compounds were determined using the DFT B3LYP/6-31G (d,p) method. While a conceptual appro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i430146
Absorption of heavy metals through swampy agricultural soils may have serious consequences on human health. Present study determined the levels of Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) using X- Ray Spectrometry in 10 swampy a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i430145
The normally used synthetic approaches toward macrocyclization join full scale lactonization, macrolactamization, transition metal catalysed cross coupling, ring-closing metathesis, and click reaction, among others. Picked continuous examples of macrocyclic synthesis of natural p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i430141
Membrane technology is the most effective technology in the process of separation and purification because the separation of components can occur to the molecular level. Therefore the application of membrane technology in the biodiesel production process can provide high-purity b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i430142
Copper II sulphate is one of those contaminants that undermine the economic, environment and deleterious health effects on people. Kaolin sample from Illela local government of Sokoto state, Nigeria was used as adsorbent for removal of Copper II sulphate and to check for the effe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i430139
The metal (II) complexes, Na2[ML2] [M = Cu, Co, Ni, and Zn], of salicylaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (L) containing a trifunctional ONS-donor system have been synthesized and characterized on the basis of physicochemical data by elemental analysis, magnetic moment, molar conductance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i330138
This study will present a novel method for crude oil remediation in water. The research was carried out to explore the possible application of Sterculia setigera as a potential biodegradable sorbent for oil cleanup from water. The crude Sterculia setigera (CSS), retted Sterculia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i330133
Vegetables are an important source of nutrients and play a vital role in maintaining good health. Nowadays, vegetables are destroyed by a variety of unwanted contaminants which have become a serious problem. Eating contaminated vegetables can lead to many ailments and disrupt nor...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2020/v5i330134