Volume 33, Number 4
Volume 33, Number 4
Study of Structural Properties of Ni3 Pb2 S2 Films
Introduction The investigation of the properties of thin films has received great attention all over the world. For example, the obtained films could be characterized by using several techniques such as spectroscopic ellipsometry [1,...
Read MoreGC – MS Profiling of Ethnomedicinal Plant Hydrocotyle Javanica Thunb
Introduction Hydrocotyle javanica Thunb. commonly called as ‘java pennywort’ of the family Apiaceae is a procumbent herb growing in moist shaded places at high altitudinal regions in Nilgiris district, Tamilnadu, India. It is traditionally...
Read MoreHousehold Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents for Health and Skin care
Introduction Essential oils also called volatile oils are aromatic liquids retrieved from plant materials flowers, buds, seeds, leaves, twigs, bark, herbs, wood, fruits and roots. They can be obtained by different methods such as...
Read MoreOptical Studies on Extraction of Some Transition Metal Cations Through Liquid Membrane Containing 1-Phenylazonaphth-2-Ol as Ionophore
Introduction Dyes1 have been extensively used in such as in ink-jet printing, imagining and in electronics. These required functional dyes which are able to form organized supramolecular assemblies2, the properties of which can be...
Read MoreAluminium Phosphate Supported Copper Phosphate Catalytic Converter to Reduce Nitrous Oxides and Particulate Matter from Engine Emission
Introduction The main pollutants from automobile engines include Carbon Monoxide (CO), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), unburned hydrocarbons (HC), Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Ozone, and Lead 1. Cu-ZSM-5 Zeolite has been proved...
Read MoreUse of Analytical Techniques for the Identification of the Geopolymer Reactions
Introduction Geopolymer is an alumino-silicate inorganic polymer, developed by Prof Davidovits in 1970’s but probably but more appropriately referred as inorganic polymers [1-3]. During the last decade, considerable researches have been directed towards the...
Read MoreSynthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Adsorption Properties of Activated Carbon Obtained from Neem Leaves (Azadirachta Indica)
Introduction Water is one of the most important natural resources required for the survival of life. Textile industries and their waste waters are increasing proportionally due to increased demand for textile products. Thus, textile...
Read MoreSolvent free and Catalyst free Synthesis of Octahydroquinazolinone Via Grindstone Chemistry: A Total Green Approach
Introduction For last few decades Octahydroquinazolinone which is an N-containing heterocyclic compound has attracted much attention from the researchers. Thanks to its diverse therapeutic1, antimicrobial2, 3analgesic4 and antiinflammatory5activities. The most convenient and easy method...
Read MoreThe Role of Isopropyl Alcohol in the Properties of Sudanese Reformat Gasoline
Introduction Additives and blending agents are added to the hydrocarbon mixture to improve the performance and stability of gasoline [1]. These compounds include anti-knock agents, anti-oxidants, metal deactivators, lead scavengers, anti-rust agents, anti-icing agents,...
Read MoreIncrease in Dissolution Rate of Simvastatin by Amorphous Solid Dispersion System With Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Polymer
Introduction Solubility and dissolution rate of active pharmaceutical ingredients which are low in water have become one of the greatest challenges in the development of solid dosage form in pharmaceutical industry. Drugs with low...
Read MoreGreen Inhibitor for Mild Steel in Acidic Solution by using Crude Extract and Polar Extract of Theobroma Cacao Peels
Introduction Mild steel has a high popularity, since these metals have the ability to be used in a wide variety of needs, weld able, and relatively cheap. Because of this ability, the mild steel...
Read MoreOptimization for the Simultaneous Determination of Zinc in Environmental Samples With Calcon by Adsorptive Stripping Voltammetry: Response Surface Methodology
Introduction Heavy metal contamination in the environment is a major concern worldwide because of toxicity of these metals and their potential threat to human health. Currently, quantification of heavy metals relies upon the collection...
Read MoreSurface Modification and Application of Mordenite for the Removal of Metals as Oxoanions from Waste Water
Introduction Most of the industries discharge wastewater and their effluents containing toxic materials into rivers without adequate treatment. The presence of heavy metals in waste water constitutes one of the most important problems due...
Read MoreAmberlite IR-120 H+ Resin, an Efficient And Recyclable Solid Phase Catalyst for the Synthesis of 2, 3-Disubstituted Quinazolin-4(3H)-Ones: A Greener Approach
Introduction Quinazolines, quinazolinones frequently encountered chemical structure in several naturally occurring alkaloids and are of significant importance in medicinal chemistrydue to their wide range of pharmacological activities these molecules acquired an important role in...
Read MoreGeochemical Environment of Oil and Gas Occurrences in the South-Caspian Basin Based on the Results of the Study of Mud Volcano Ejecta.
Introduction There is no analog in the world to the South-Caspian oil and gas basin in terms of the number of mud volcanoes and their diversity. Over 400 mud-volcano buildups are concentrated there, which...
Read MoreCitric Acid Catalyzed Deprotection of Carbonyl Compounds from Phenylhydrazones, Semicarbazones and Oximes Under Microwave Irradiations
Introduction The protection of the carbon-oxygen double bonds as carbon-nitrogen double bonds has become a useful methodology in the synthesis of complex organic molecules [1]. Semicarbazones, phenylhydrazones and oximes are highly stable and readily...
Read MoreA Novel Polyester Fabric Coated with Nanoclay for Discoloration of Reactive Red 4 Dye from Aqueous Solution
Introduction Reactive dyes are the most important dye for the dyeing of different textile substrates, in particular cellulosic fibers.1,2. The wash fastness properties of dyed fabric with reactive dyes are classified as very good3,4....
Read MoreUse of Pure and N, S-Codoped Bimetallic Cerium Cadmium Oxide Nanoparticles as Photocatalyst for the Photodegradation of Fast Green
Introduction Historically speaking, evidence has been found that textile dyeing existed even during the Neolithic period. In areas as far as Far East (in china) dyeing was done in about 3000 BC and for...
Read MoreReduced Allergenicity of Foods of Plant Nature by the Method of Enzymatic Hydrolysis
Introduction Feeding relates to life-sustaining functions, so the intolerance to any food ingredients by the body raises sharply the question about the need for the development of new or modification of known socially significant...
Read MorepH-Metric Studies of Mixed Ligand Complexes of Zn(II) With Famotidine and Peptides
Introduction Famotidine (FAM), 3-[({2-[(diaminomethylidene) amino]-1 ,3-thiazol-4-yl}methyl)sulfanyl]-N’- sulfamoylpropanimidamide, is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production1, 2. It is commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease....
Read MoreFormation Process of Interpenetration Polymer Networking Composite Base on Poly Composite Polyurethane-Natural Rubber Assisted Montmorillonite as A Filler
Introduction Interpenetrating Polymer Network (IPN) was made by using cross linking material which was synthesized withcondensation, addisionand propagation reactionsas well as used several monomers.Then, monomer was polymerized and cross linked. IPN is made base...
Read MoreIncorporation Solvation With Cloud Point Extraction Method for Separation and Spectrophotometric Determination of cerium (III)
Introduction Extraction experiments for Ce+3 ion from aqueous phase by new laboratory prepared Azo derivation as complexation agent 4- [N-(5-methyl isoxazol-3-yl)benzene sulfonamide azo]-1- Naphthol (AMBN) shows the optimum conditions for this extraction method was...
Read MoreThe use of Ethyl Cellulose Polymer to Control Drug Release of Hydrocortisone Acetate
Introduction Today, due to population growth and increase of various diseases, use of drugs is one of the world’s major issues. On the other hand, undesirable side effects of some medications and high prices,...
Read MorePhytochemical Properties of Seeds and Oils of Cassia Fistula (Two Locations)
Introduction Amaltash (C. fistula) conjointly called as Indian laburnum, was a plant of Leguminoceae family. The plant may be a moderate sized deciduous tree, distributed throughout Asian nation and is rumored to be aperient,...
Read MoreSol-Gel Synthesis of Fe2o3-Doped Tio2 Photocatalyst for Optimized Photocatalytic Degradation of 2,4- Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Introduction Herbicides represent a priority group of pollutants that pose health risk in the environment. The 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is hazardous to both flora and fauna [1] due to its widespread presence in surface and...
Read MoreA Novel Stability Indicating Rp-Uplc-Dad Method for Determination of Metformin and Empagliflozin in Bulk and Tablet Dosage Form
Introduction Metformin is now established as a first choice drug for all type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, except when not tolerated or contraindicated it suppress hepatic gluconeogenesis and glucose output from liver. This is...
Read MorePreparation and Study of Catalysts on Metal Blocks for Neutralization of Exhaust Gases of the Stationary Diesel Generator
Introduction Reducing air pollution by toxic substances emitted by industrial plants and motor vehicles is one of the most urgent tasks for all industrialized and economically developed countries. A crucial role in air pollution...
Read MoreFe3O4/SiO2/TiO2 Core-Shell Nanoparticles as Catalyst for Photoreduction of Ag(I) Ions
Introduction Silver is one of valuable metals widely used in various industries such as photography, zinc-silver and silver-cadmium batteries, jewelry and electronic devices. Its use as raw material can cause environmental problems since the...
Read MoreInhibition Effect of Some Organic Compounds Toward the Corrosion of Steel Electrode in Citric Acid Solution Infected by Way of Chloride Ions
Introduction Corrosion process can be defined as gradual physiochemical destruction of metals and alloys by the action of environment. This is process usually begins at a surface of materials, nonetheless it may be prevented...
Read MoreSynthesis of Some Derivatives of the 4H-pyrido[4′,3′:5,6]pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidines
Introduction The theoretical possibility of the synthesis of thousands substances with methods of combinatorial chemistry leads to an understanding of the need to implement rational pre-synthetic selection of the most promising compounds, depending on...
Read MoreSynthesized Superabsorbent Based on Cellulose from Rice Straw for Controlled-Release of Urea
Introduction Superabsorbent is a kind of polymer that able to absorb and hold large amount of water [1]. Superabsorbent polymers have been developed and used in daily life, such as infant diapers [2], feminine...
Read MoreAdsorptive Removal of Manganese (II) from Aqueous Solutionusing Graphene Oxide: A Kinetics and Thermodynamics Study
Introduction Manganese (Mn) is an abundant element in the Earth’s crust and its presence in water is a result of leaching process.1 Although Mn is an essential nutrient element in living systems, an excess...
Read MoreThe Effect of the Hydraulic Retention Time on Organic Load in Aerated Lagoons under Arid Climatic Conditions at El-Oued (South-East Algeria)
Introductıon The region of El-Oued (south-east Algeria) had various water-related issues, discharging their highly-contaminated wastewater in the receiving environment without any treatment. This is an issue of growing concern because of side effects that...
Read MoreIncorporation Onium System With Cloud Point Extraction Method for Extraction and Determination Iron(III) and Mercury(II) in Different Samples
Introduction Iron is known as one of the essential nutritional elements for many living organisms due to its role in most of metabolic processes, including oxygen and electron transport, and DNA synthesis. exposure to...
Read MoreTwo New Bioactive Biphenylpropanoidsfrom the Roots of Salsolaimbricata (Chenopodiaceae) Growing in Saudi Arabia
Introduction The genus Salsolaincludes halophyte species and belongs to the family of Chenopodiaceae1-3. The genus is widespread in the dry regions of Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Many species among the genus are used...
Read MoreCo2 Adsorption Study on Nio and Pr2o3 -Nio Catalyst Synthesis Using Simple Sol-Gel Method
Introduction Over the past few years, the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are exponentially increasing and it is predicted to follow a similar trend in the future.Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels...
Read MoreSynthesis of Naphthalene Based Quinoxaline Derivatives using Surfactant and their Biological Applications as Drug
Introduction Quinoxalines have been extensively synthesized for their ability to antibiotic, antiviral, anti-carcinogenic and antibacterial and the like medicinal properties. Their derivatives are found to suit a broad spectrum of biological and medicinal interest....
Read MoreElectrorheological Behavior of Conducting Paste Containing Surfactant Capped Spherical Silver Nanoparticles
Introduction In previous years, it had been a challenge for researchers to prepare metal nanoparticles with controllable size and shape. Silver nanoparticles have been the subject of many types of researches due to their...
Read MoreQSAR Modeling, Docking and Insilico ADMET Studies of Lanosterol Synthase Inhibitors
Introduction Cholesterol and lipid triglycerides are essential building blocks in the structure of cells, making hormones and producing energy1. Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high level of cholesterol in blood. The excess amount of...
Read MoreEffect of MgO-SiO2 Ratio on the Forsterite (Mg2SiO4) Precursors Characteristics Derived from Amorphous Rice Husk Silica
Introduction Forsterite is a crystalline magnesium silicate ceramic with chemical formula Mg2SiO4, which has a melting point at temperature around 1890oC, good electrical insulation with value of electrical resistivity is 1013-1015 Ωcm1, low thermal...
Read MoreSynthesis and Spectral Properties Studies of Novel Hetrocyclic Mono Azo Dye Derived from Thiazole and Pyridine With Some Transition Complexes
Introduction Azo dyes of thiazole and pyridine compounds are very important class of chemical constituents having enormous applications in multiple fields such as polymer ,paper , paint and coating industries as a dyeing pigments...
Read MoreThe Potential of High Moisture Biomass for Energy Production Using Plasma – Assisted Gasification
Introduction Currently,many countries are paying increasing attentiontodevelop renewable energy resources. However, they are still not able to completely replace fossil fuels due to technological, environmental and social problems. In Thailand, Alternative Energy Development Plan...
Read MoreCatalytic Conversion of Light Hydrocarbons Into Aromatic Hydrocarbons over Modified Zeolite Catalysts
Introduction Aromatic hydrocarbon are important starting materials in basic organic synthesis. They are used for manufacturing plastics, synthetic fibers, resins, various-purpose rubbers, dyes, surfactants and pharmaceutical and agricultural products. Rational use of light hydrocarbons...
Read MoreRelationship Between the Structure of Newly Synthesized Derivatives of 1,3,4-Oxadiazole Containing 2-Methylphenol and their Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities
Introduction The effects of free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) embroiled in causes severe damages for biomolecules cells1. These damages grounds of several diseases such as cancers2 inflammatory3, chronic diseases4 besides to degenerative...
Read MoreThermal Processing of Coal in the Plasma Pulverized-Coal Burner
Introduction Current trends of industry and economy development dictate their own rules the main of which is the efficient and economical use of fuel and energy resources including for the production of calorific and...
Read MoreFractional Analysis of Ascorbic Acid and Dopamine at Copper Nanoparticles Electrodeposited onto Gold Electrode
Introduction Metal nanoparticles with their unique electrocatalytic properties, compared with their metal counterparts, have been applied in a wide spectrum of applications1-9. They have size dependent unique optical, electrical and chemical properties and are...
Read MoreCytotoxicity Assessment of Organotin(IV) (2-Metoxyethyl) Methyldithiocarbamate Compounds in Human Leukemia Cell Lines
Introduction Leukemia is a type of cancer that is formed in the bone marrow tissues, causing the formation of cancerous blood cells (Harmon, 2011). According to Cancer Research (2015), leukemia can be categorized as...
Read MoreApplication of ZnO-Fe3O4 Nano Composite on the Phosphateremovalfrom Aqueous Solutions: Optimization and Statistical Modeling
Introduction Due to increasing population and decreasing water supplies, wastewater treatment is becoming necessary throughout the world to conserve water resources (1). Phosphorus (P) exists in water in both particulate and dissolved forms. The...
Read MoreCalcium Ferrite, an Efficient Catalyst for Knoevenagel Condensation (A Green Approach)
Introduction Knoevenagel condensation is a very useful reaction in organic chemistry known for its synthetic utility in carbon carbon bond formation [1] and their enormous applications particularly in fine chemicals [2] and therapeutic and...
Read MoreDevelopments in Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Composite Ion-Exchange Materials: A Review
Introduction Inorganic ion exchangers possess several characteristic features which have led to their numerous applications in diverse fields. The most important property of inorganic ion exchangers is their stability at elevated temperatures and resistance...
Read MoreNMR, ESR, NQR and IR Studies of Paramagnetic Macro Cyclic Complexes of 1st Transition Series Metal Lons Exhibiting MLCT Phenomenon: A DFT Application: Part: II. Bis (1, 10-Phenanthroline) Complexes
Introduction Aromatic heterocyclic compounds such as 1, 10-phenanthroline (Phen) and 2, 2-bipyridine (Bipy) form an important class of compounds in which the π and n electrons can form charge-transfer complexes [1, 2] where the...
Read MoreCharacteristics of Nano-Size Lacro3 prepared Through Sol-Gel Route using Pectin as Emulsifying Agent
Introduction Perovskite compounds, ABO3 ( where A = cation of alkali, alkaline earth,or lanthanide metal, and B = cation of transition metal) have unique chemical and physical properties such as oxidative, magnetic, conductive, refractive,...
Read MoreExtraction Heavy Metals from Contaminated, Water using Chelating Agents
Introduction Pollution of water from industrial activities and domestic has not been regularly monitored and recorded as a problem. The development of industry and many activities such as mining, electroplating, refinishing, munitions , metalworking...
Read MoreProduction of Macrocyclic Polyether Benzo-15-Crown-5 and its Functional Derivatives
Introduction The results of studying crown ethers, which were discovered in 1962, allowed to reveal their properties ensuring their successful use for solving issues in various fields of science, medical practice and modern manufacturing....
Read MoreBioaccumulation of Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc in Water Buffaloes (Bubalusbubalis) Infected With Liver Flukes (Fasciolagigantica)
Introduction Heavy metals are found in ample amounts in the environment due to its abundant use in industrial factories. Exposure of humans and animals via inhalation or ingestion to these heavy metals can have...
Read MoreElectrocrystallization of Copper Powders from Dimethylsulphoxide Aqueous Solutions
Introduction Among the developing directions of modern researches the particular interest representfinelydivided powder. The microstructure of finely divided powder gives them a number of new properties in comparison with usual materials. Recently a great...
Read MoreSynthesis, Structural Properties and Complex Corrosion Inhibition Cu (II) With Amino Acid (DL-α-Alanine)
Introduction Copper is an essential element for many life forms since it is present in plants, animals and it used in various application industriel1,2. This metal forms stable complexes with amino acids3. The latter...
Read MoreCytotoxicity Effects of Extracts and Essential oil of Kaempferiagalanga on Cervical Cancer C33A Cell Line
Introduction Malaysian medicinal plants have been screened extensively due to their pharmaceutical properties. These include plant species fromZingiberaceae family such as Alpinia1, Zingiber2,3, Galanga3 and Kaempferia4,5. Besides these species, other plants from Artocarpus6,7, Andrographis8-10,...
Read MoreA Nano Catalyst of Cofe2o4@ B18N18 as A Novel Material
Introduction CoFe2O4 as the Cobalt ferrite crystallizes in a partially inverse spinel position represented as (Co2x++Fe3+ 1-x)(Co2+ 1-xFe3+ 1+x)O4 where x based on thermal1 condition . It is ferri-magnetic with a Tc approximately 520...
Read MoreComposite Fe3O4@Au Core-Shell Nanoparticle: Tunable and Enhancement of Optical Absorption Property
Introduction Nanostructured materials which at least one dimension the particle size is between 1 nm to 100 nmhave been attracted great attention ofscientists due to their propertiesincluding optical, magnetic, specific heat, melting point, surface...
Read MoreAntibacterial Activity of Different Extracts of Centaurea Cyanus (L.) Growing Wild in Kosovo
Introduction The heterogeneous relief of Kosovo with the diversity of soil types is responsible for the heterogeneousness of the Kosovo flora1. Terpenes, phenolics and nitrogen-containing compounds are responsible for the biological activities of the medicinal...
Read MoreStructural and Biological Activity Study of (E)-N’-(5-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzylidene)Nicotinohydrazide) [H2L] and Some of its Divalent Metal Complexes.
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is measured to be amongst the 10 top causes of death across the globe (WHO, 2016). The TB widespread is greater than formerly estimated. In 2015, about 10.4 million new cases...
Read MoreIn-Silico Approach Towards Protein Targets Related to Diabets Mellitus-An Overview
Introduction Molecular docking is an important method employed for forecasting and investigating the binding capacity between protein targets and drugs. It gives detailed information about the functional groups present in the drug molecules to...
Read MoreNickel Based Nano Particles as Adsorbents in Water Purification Methods – A Review
Introduction Nickel has two manifestations of nano particles: nickel metal and nickel oxide. These two classes of nano particles possess magnetic properties, biocompatibility, catalytic activity, antimicrobial activity and sorption nature. Further, nano-NiO is a...
Read MoreS-NICS Investigation for Heterocyclic Anticancer Compounds
ntroduction Cancer is a disease dating as far back as the dinosaurs has found cancerous lesions on dinosaur bones. Egyptians also drew examples ofbreast cancer in their hieroglyphics on papyrus, and by the 4th...
Read MoreAnti-Melanogenic Activities of Sargassum Muticum Via MITF Downregulation
Introduction Human skin is damaged by repeated exposure to the harmful effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation and environmental pollutants and, therefore, requires a large number of endogenous systems to protect against damage due...
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