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Fatty Acid Profile, Characterization and Biological Activities of Oil from Citrus paradisi and Citrus lemon Seeds

Babatolu A.O., Adegoke O.T., Adekunbi E.A. & Okoro O.S. · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

In this study, C. paradisi and C. lemon seed oils were extracted with five (5) litres of n-hexane using cold extraction method. Characterization of the seed oils were determined using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), Infrared and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4366

Comprehensive Analysis of Vitamins, Phytochemicals, and Antioxidant Properties of Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom) Using GC-FID

Chukwunonso Anthony Nsude, Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah & Hannah Oluchukwu Nsude · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Pleurotus ostreatus are edible mushrooms that are affordable and rich in nutrients, with the potential to help address current and future food shortages. They also have the ability to serve as functional foods that may help in preventing and treating diseases. This study analyzed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4367

Antimicrobial Soap from the Extract of Calotropis procera Aiton

Mijinyawa, Huraira, Rifkatu Kambel Dogara, Abdulqadir Abubakar & Mai, Abigail J. · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Aims: The aim of this study was to produce an antimicrobial soap with ethanolic extract of the stem bark of Calotropis procera and palm kernel oil. And to compare its antimicrobial activities of the soap with the active ingredients from commercially available antiseptic soaps. Sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4365

Phytochemical Screening and in vivo Evaluation of Analgesic Activity of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Calotropis gigantea from Butwal, Nepal

Arjun Bhandari, Bishowa Raj Belbase, Yub Raj Adhikari, Niraj Adhikari, Bishal Pandey, Santosh Prasad Dhakal, Manju K.C., Gautam Prasad Chaudhary & Mohammad Musthfa · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Introduction: Calotropis gigantea (Apocynaceae) is a medicinal shrub widely used in South Asian traditional medicine for treating pain and inflammation. However, scientific validation of its analgesic properties remains limited. Methods: Leaves, flowers, and latex of C. gigantea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4364

Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Activated Biomaterials as Potential Adsorbents for the Removal of Cr(VI), Pb(II), and Cu(II) Ions from Aqueous Solution

Etong Inyang Daniel, John Godwin, Nasir Abdus-Salam, Aningo Nwamaka Gloria, Akor Joel Enemona, Balogun Ayo Felix & Omale Innocent Godwin · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Piliostigma thonningii (PSH), Perqutinia negrecrecens (PNS), and Hildegardia barteri (HB) activated carbon bio-sorbents were prepared for removal of Cr(VI), Pb(II) and Cu(II) ions from aqueous solutions. The bio-sorbents were characterized using SEM, EDX, FTIR, and CHN methods. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4363

Hepato-curative Potential of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Anisopus mannii in CCl4-Induced Hepatotoxic Rats

Zainab Garba Kabir, Murtala Bindawa Isah, Akilu Sada Abdullahi, Ibrahim Usman Muhammad, Aliyu Ibrahim Yaradua, Kabir Ibrahim Matazu, Nasiruddeen Umar Matazu, Ismaila Muhammad, Zainab Suleiman Abubakar, Aminu Idi & Abdullahi Nasir · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Aim: To investigate the hepato-curative effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Anisopus mannii.                  Study Design: An in vivo experimental study using CCl4-induced hepatotoxic albino rats to evaluate the hepato-curative effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Ani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4361

Phytochemical Profile and Antimicrobial Activities of Eucalyptol Oil against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus: Time–Kill Kinetics and Comparative Study

Grace K. Abere, Wesley N. Omwoyo, Aloys M. Osano, James J. Owuor & Evans Suter · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Pneumonia remains a major global health problem, worsened by the growing resistance of pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus to antibiotics. This study investigated the phytochemical composition, functional groups, and antimicrobial activity of steam-d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4360

Proximate Composition and Mineral Content of Mango and Guava Leaves Grown in Ondo State, Nigeria

Jacob Olabode Alademeyin, Rufus Ranmilowo Awoniyi & Emmanuel Oluwatomisin Adeyemi · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

This study investigates the proximate composition and mineral content of mango (Mangifera indica) and guava (Psidium guajava) leaves collected from Ondo State, Nigeria, which invariable revealed some of their nutritional and potential therapeutic value. The percentage moisture, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4359

Sustainable Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Energy Storage Applications

Ali Islamiyat Oluwatosin, Muhaliyu Abdulmojeed & Adeosun Maimunat Abidemi · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

The global transition toward sustainable energy systems has intensified the need for advanced energy storage technologies, with nanomaterials playing a pivotal role in enhancing device performance. The synthesis of nanomaterials has traditionally relied on methods that pose signi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4357

Phytochemical Profiling and HPLC Quantification of Bioactive Compounds in Hyptis suaveolens, Cymbopogon citratus, and Eucalyptus globulus from Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Inya-Agha Somtochukwu Obiahu, Uka Job Ude & Ani Onuabuchi Nnenna · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

This study aimed to identify and quantify the phytochemicals and bioactive compounds detectable from the leaves of three medicinal plants: Hyptis suaveolens (Bushmint), Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass), and Eucalyptus globulus (Blue gum), collected from Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4355

Development of Nutrient-dense Biscuits from Sorghum and Bambara Groundnut Flour

Ernest Eguono Emojorho, Onyekachukwu Mabel ADINKWU, Roseline Nebechi OBETTA, Oghenekaro John Oboreh, Akpovughaye TAIGA, Charles Chukwudi OGBOLI & Favour AYOMAVORO · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Dietary fibres, or the fibrous, indigestible parts of food, are an essential component of a healthy diet. Fibres help food pass through the colon more quickly and retain water, which has a laxative effect. The study's objective was to ascertain the proximate, functional, and anti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4356

Proximate, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Biscuits Produced from Millet and Soybean Flour

Ernest Eguono Emojorho, Oghenekaro John Oboreh, Onyekachukwu Mabel ADINKWU, Roseline Nebechi OBETTA, Pascal INIAGHE, Charles Chukwudi OGBOLI & Gift Orede · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

The concept of employing sorghum and millet blends to make nutrient-dense biscuits sounds like a very alluring solution to the identified nutritional problems. Wheat flour must be substituted with local agricultural goods due to the high cost of importing wheat, which negatively...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4354

The Role of Dietary Heavy Metal Exposure and Socio-Behavioral Factors in the Etiology of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin (CKDu) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Senthur.S · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Globally, heavy metal exposure is one of the major toxic pollutant in the environment which cause severe diseases. Chronic Kidney Disease with unknown etiology (CKDu) is an irreversible disease and most challenging as its late indication of symptoms. Sri Lanka is being affected b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4353

Identification of Bio-Active Compounds in Hexane Extract of Plagiochasma intermedium Lindenb. & Gottsche (A-Liverwort) Using UV, FT-IR and GC-MS Techniques

Monika K. Shekhawat, G.S. Deora & S. Sarswati · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

The presence of phytochemicals has been identified from the liverwort Plagiochasma intermedium, belonging to the family Atoniaceae. The objective of this study was to analyse and identify the bioactive compounds from whole thallus hexane extract of P. intermedium using UV-Vis, FT...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i4352