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A Comparative Study of the Phytochemical Activities of Some Nigerian Indigenous Kola Nuts Kola acuminate (Igbo Kola Nut), Kola vera (Hausa Kola Nut), and Garcinia kola (Bitter Kola)

M. C. Egbujor, S. E. Ike, E. O. Anieze, U. L. Kanayochukwu, N. E. Nwankwo, I. C. Chidebelu & C. G. Okenwa-Ani · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Aims: Nigerian indigenous kola nuts (Garcinia kola, Kola acuminate, Kola vera) were evaluated for potential phytochemical properties. Study Design: Phytochemical analysis. Place and duration of Study: Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State, Nigeria, July 2016. Methodology:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i230090

Alkaline Leaching of Metals from Cathodic Materials of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries

Nango Gaye, Rokhaya Sylla Gueye, Jérôme Ledauphin, Mamadou Balde, Matar Seck, Alassane Wélé & Mahy Diaw · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

The aim of this study was to recover metals from the positive electrode material for recycling in lithium-ion batteries. It was focused on research to optimize the hydrometallurgical pretreatment process of cathode materials for Li-ion batteries by varying parameters such as NaOH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i230088

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Thin Layer Chromatography Analysis of Stem Bark Extracts of African Mistletoe Parasitic on Vitellaria paradoxa, Piliostigma thonningii and Combretum fragrans

T. Agber Cyprian, Shaakaa Sewuese & Linus U. Akacha · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Aim: Mistletoes are highly utilized in traditional medicine to treat different kinds of diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes and malaria, among others. The chemistry of African mistletoe is not sufficiently documented. This paper is therefore, aimed at determining the phytoc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i230087

Effects of Continuous Deep-fat Frying on the Physicochemical Properties of Assorted Brands of Edible Cooking Oils Sold in Greater Metropolitan Kampala

Timothy Omara, Erisa Kigenyi, Fortunate Laker, Monica Adokorach, George Otim, Raymond Kalukusu, Bashir Musau, Sarah Kagoya & Brenda Victoria Nakabuye · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Aims: To investigate the effects of continuous deep fat frying of white (Irish) potatoes on the physical and chemical attributes of ten brands of edible cooking oils: Fortune Butto, Roki, Tamu, Best Fry, Mukwano, Golden Fry (hard oils); Sunseed, Sunny, Sunvita and Sunlite (soft o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i230086

Potential of Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench) and the Effectiveness of Some Organic Amendments in Remediation of Petroleum Oil-Vitiated Soils of an Automobile Repair Workshop in Urbanite Kampala

Timothy Omara, Eddie Adupa, Fortunate Laker, Raymond Kalukusu & Tom Owori · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Aims: To determine the potential of sweet sorghum (Epuripur 1995) and the effect of organic biostimulators: NPK fertilizer, cow dung and sewage sludge in remediation of petroleum oil-adulterated soils from a garage in Kampala Metropolis, Uganda. Place and Duration of Study: The c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i130085

Effect of Metal on the Properties of the Azopyridine Complexes of Iron, Ruthenium and Osmium

Ouattara Wawohinlin Patrice, Bamba Kafoumba, N’guessan Nobel Kouakou, Koné Mamadou Guy Richard, Kodjo Charles Guillaume & Nahossé Ziao · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

The theoretical study of α-, β-, γ-, δ-, ε- MCl2(Azpy)2 isomers with (M = Fe, Os and Ru) complexes is carried out using Density Functional Theory (DFT) at the B3LYP / LANL2DZ level. This study is focused not only on the effect of metals over geometric, electronic and reactivity p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i130084

Validated Stability Indicating HPTLC, UHPLC and UV-Spectrophotometric Techniques for the Determination of Bepotastine Besilate in Presence of Its Oxidative Degradate

Marwa Mohammed Soliman, Manal Kamal Darwish & Sawsan Abdel-Moneem Abdel-Razeq · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

The study is aimed at developing methods which have a complete validation as stipulated in the ICH guidelines and to be applied for the determination of Bepotastine besilate (BB) in pure form and in pharmaceutical formulations in the presence of its oxidative degradation product....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i130083

Survey of Common Pesticides Used in Storage of Agricultural Produce within Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria

Barizomdu T. Pii, R. A. Wuana, S. P. Malu & S. C. Nwafor · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

The objective of the study was to survey the common pesticides used in postharvest storage of agricultural produce within Makurdi, Nigeria and to test the knowledge of the farmers and marketers on the health effects of these chemicals. The study provides information on the type o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i130082

A Green and Scalable Synthesis of 1-Amino Anthraquinone

Bin Lu, Yi-Yu Yan, Yong-Fu Qiu, Tian-Li Zhang, Shi Qi, Jian-Hua Tian, Wan-Yue Luo, Xiao Hu & Jin Wang · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

1-amino anthraquinone (2) is the most important intermediate in the synthesis of acid dyes. This paper presents a new method for the preparation of title compound (2) in a highly chemo- and regioselective reduction of 1-nitro anthraquinone (1) by NaHS in water under mild conditio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2019/v3i130081

Single-step Syznthesis of Coenzyme Q0

Yi-Yu Yan, Yong-Fu Qiu, Tian-Li Zhang, Yu-Bei He, Shi Qi, Jian-Hua Tian, Wan-Yue Luo, Yan Zhao & Jin Wang · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

A new method for the preparation of 2-methyl-5,6-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone (Coenzyme Q0) was developed. This improved process in one step by the oxidation of 3,4,5-trimethoxytoluene to coenzyme Q0 by simple oxidation using potassium or ammonium persulfate under transition -metal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2018/v2i3-430080

Isolation and Characterisation of Hydrolysable Tannin from Ethyl Acetate Portion of the Aerial Part of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn

Halima A. Umar, Hamidu Usman, Mustapha B. Abubakar, Baba F. Mohammed, Mohammed Babakura & Mohammed A. Sule · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

The present work involves extraction of phytochemicals from aerial part of Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn with n-hexane and 85% methanol. The isolation and characterization of Phytoconstituents was done from the methanol extract through portioning with chloroform and ethyl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2018/v2i3-430079

An Evaluation of the Chemical Compositions and Antifungal Activity of Ocimum gratissimum (Nchuanwu) Leaves against Some Plant Pathogens

Rosemary I. Uchegbu, Jacinta N. Akalazu & Chinweotuto E. Sokwaibe · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Aim: This work was carried out to determine the chemical compositions of Ocimum gratissimum leaf (Fig. 1) using GC-MS and its antifungal potential against some plant pathogenic fungi. Study Design: The study was designed to determine its chemical compositions by GC-MS and to test...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2018/v2i3-430078

Application of Selected Ion Monitoring-Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (SIM-GCMS) for Quantification of Poly Aromatic Hydro Carbons in Surface Water from Sarawak, Mambong River (Malaysia)

Isaac John Umaru, Benedict Samling & Hauwa A. Umaru · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Background: Increasing activities have led to serious environmental problems due to Pullution caused by toxic materials such as poly aromatic carbons whose levels are rising in the environment. Objective: The study presented here carried out the ultra-trace Quantification of Poly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2018/v2i3-430077

Comparative Study of Selected Macro and Micronutrients in Bio Slurry Samples from Different Feed Stocks and Inorganic Fertilizers

J. G. Kinaichu, C. G. Nyaga, P. Njogu, E. G. Gatebe & E. G. Maina · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

In Kenya overuse of inorganic fertilizers have rendered soils in arable areas acidic leading to poor crop production and hence great risk of food insecurity. An alternative source of plant nutrients that can also address soil acidity is needed if the country is to be food secure....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2018/v2i3-430075

Degradative Effect of I.R Radiations on the Constituents of Bitumen

Oladokun Benjamen Niran, Olabemiwo Mathew & Ajala Christianah Oluwamayowa · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2019

Sample of natural bitumen were taken from bitumen well in Agbabu town in Odigbo Local Government of Ondo State. These samples were separately irradiated with infrared radiations for a period of seven hours. Part of the sample was withdrawn at interval of One, Three and Seven hour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2018/v2i3-430074