Volume 38, Number 4
Volume 38, Number 4
Batch Adsorption Study of Synthetic Dye Mix in Aqueous Solution using Activated Carbon Prepared from Coconut Shell
Introduction Synthetic dyes are organic compounds which are frequently employed in the leather, rubber, paper, plastic, cosmetic, and textile industries. Because of their intricate chemical structure, dyestuffs are difficult for living things to degrade....
Read MoreSynthesis and Characterization of Corn Starch Grafted Guar Gum Composite with Tamarind Kernel Powder
Introduction Gums are naturally occurring complex carbohydrates, forming gels and mucilages. They are soluble in water. They have specific characteristics, like gelling, moisture retention, stabilization, and emulsification1. Gums have wide applications in various fields,...
Read MoreSynthesis, Structural Elucidation, Spectral Studies and Antimicrobial Activity of Pyrano-Pyrazole Derivatives
Introduction The Pyrano-pyrazole moiety is a fascinating template in the pharmaceutical industry, and it is responsible for the molecule’s vast range of biological activity. Compound containing pyrano -pyrazole moiety can act as antimicrobial1, analgesic2,...
Read MoreSuccinimide-N-sulfonic Acid Catalyzed One Pot, Efficient Synthesis of Substituted Pyrazoles.
Introduction Pyrazole is well known bio-active heterocyclic drug used in the chemical and pharma industry 1. Several pharmaceutical drugs such as Fenpyroximate, Zometapine, Tebufenpyrad, Viagra and Celebrex include pyrazole derivatives as a building block...
Read MoreAntioxidant Activity of Ethanolic Onion Skin Extracts produced by Microwave Assisted and Conventional Extraction Methods
Introduction The interest in natural food antioxidant has increased to replace synthetic food antioxidants. Moure et al.,1 studied the identification of significant antioxidants through the removal of antioxidant chemicals from commercial trash (groundnut shell,...
Read MoreResistance of Wood Ash Concrete to Sulfuric Acid Attack
Introduction Concrete an extensively used construction material is alkaline with a pH value of 12 – 13.5, which makes it more susceptible to acid attacks1. Structures maintenance and life cycle performance are affected by...
Read MoreIn-Vitro pharmacological Activities of Delonix Elata Extract Mediated Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Introduction The field of nanotechnology is considered to be a wonder in modern science by the researchers owing to the ability of synthesizing the highly ordered nanoparticles with different size and shape which have...
Read MoreKinetics of Thiazole Formation Using α-Halo Ketones and Thioamides
Introduction Hantzsch thiazole cyclization is the crucial synthetic route for thiazole-containing compounds which have numerous applications. Thiazoles are found in a variety of natural products, including carboxylase vitamin B1, thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), and penicillin1,...
Read MoreSynthetic Strategy to Amido Alkyl Naphthols from Pyrazole Aldehydes using Silica Supported NaHSO4.SiO2 as an Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst
Introduction Basically, multicomponent reactions have been reported since 1850 by Strecker1 in α-amino acids.To avoid sequential syntheses involving many steps and to simplify synthetic routes, MCRs have been a better solution. With the help...
Read MoreSynthesis, IR, and NMR Study of Some Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) Complexes of O-Vanillin and 2-Amino Pyridine.
Introduction The -HC=N group in the bidentate ligand is normally an admirable chelating agent. Five or six-membered rings with metal ion form particularly when electronic donating groups –OH and – OCH3 are attached near...
Read MoreSynthesis, Spectral Characterization on Bioactive Complexes Containing Schiff Base Ligand.
Introduction When primary amines combine with carbonyl compounds, schiff bases are produced. Because of their potential as physiological, analytical, and antibacterial reagents, schiff bases have attracted a lot of attention.1 Schiff bases have been...
Read MoreThermodynamic Properties of Binary Liquid Mixtures of Furfural with Toluene and Nitro Benzene at Varying Temperatures
Introduction Pharmaceutical industries have undergone a major transformation in recent years thanks to ultrasonic analysis of binary liquid mixtures. Utilizing ultrasonic technology is a potent method for understanding the molecular interactions of liquid mixtures1....
Read MorePolyethene Glycol (PEG-400): An efficient and Eco-Friendly Catalyst for the Preparation of N-benzylideneaniline by Schiff Base Reaction
Introduction The study of Schiff base metal complexes has become more critical in chemistry. Schiff bases are the compounds containing the azomethine group (-HC=N-). Hugo Schiff initially described them in 1864 as the condensed...
Read MoreQualitative Assessment of Water Resources for Watering Livestock and Poultry: A Case Study of The Waters of Duhok Valley, Kurdistan Region of IRAQ
Introduction Water is one of the necessities of life because of its vital role in the activities of living organisms that we must preserve from pollution and wastage, due to the increase in human...
Read MoreExtensive Employment of Chemically Treated Elephas maximus Dung in Sequestration of Oxyfluorfen: Batch, Isothermal and Kinetic Modeling
Introduction Pesticides have an outstanding importance in agriculture as to improve productivity of crops1. In their absence, crop yield would drop linearly resulting in the price hike of commodities, a relevant ratio. Typically, herbicides...
Read MoreEnhancing the Anti-Corrosion and Reinforcing Properties of Epoxy Coatings using Modified Graphene Oxide
Introduction Metals and alloys are the most useful materials for industries, construction, marine, and engineering purposes. They easily combine with their environment (acid, alkali, and atmosphere) and undergo degradation. This continuous degradation is known...
Read MoreDetermination of Tannins Content and Antibacteria Activity Test of Ethanol Extract of Sirih Merah (Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav.) Leaf from North Sumatera Province Indonesia
Introduction Diseases caused by microorganisms need to be considered seriously, beside it very contagious, they are also resistant to drugs that cause long-term healing and can cause death1,2. The form of transmission of microorganisms...
Read MoreA Brief Review on Homo-/Hetero-nuclear Co-ordination Compounds Derived from Some Single Compartmentl Acyclic Schiff Base Ligands having N-,O-Donor Centres
Introduction In the design of metal–ligand complexes the choice of metal ions and the information encoded in the ligands are very important. There are many factors at the back for the choice of the...
Read MoreSpatial Distribution of Selected Trace Metals at Tropical Riverine System
Introduction Estuarine and coastal areas, being the interaction zone between fresh and marine waters, are highly complex due to tidal currents and waves 1. Unlike the comparatively steady-state situation of open ocean water, the...
Read MoreMolecular Analysis, Pathophysiology, and Drug Delivery Mechanism with Reference to Psoriasis: A Review
Introduction Psoriasis is a common dermal condition defined as a persistent autoimmune dermal inflammation that exacerbates symptoms like skin itchiness, and sore regions of coarse, red skin surrounded by white markings 1. Though the pathophysiology is highly...
Read MoreRheology of Gums Used in the Food and Flour Industry for “Tortillas”
Introduction Food gums are hydrophilic colloids, which due to their functional properties are used in the food industry 1-5. Their most important functional properties are: water retention capacity, decrease in evaporation rate, change in...
Read MoreMicellar Effect on Hypersensitive Transitions of Holmium (III) Complexes with Few Indole Derivatives: Doped System Study
Introduction Metal ligand interaction is key factor to understand the various physicochemical properties of the complexes. Decades passed to understand the nature of bonding in metal complexes in different solvents, as solvent role is...
Read MoreCharacterization of Blended Polymer Electrolyte Thin Films Based on PVDF + PEG Doped with Nano SiO2.
Introduction The wide spread usage of polymers virtually all materials to made advances in science and technology. The nature of crystallinity and thermal stability of these polymer electrolytes for applications are of current interest...
Read MoreKinetics of Biogas Production from Goat Dung and Pawpaw Seed
Introduction Energy is an essential commodity in the world. In the past and present times, Nigeria has relied on the hydrostatic power plants for electricity generation1 and fossil fuel for transportation. However, Nigeria’s energy...
Read MoreScreening of Newspaper Pulp as a Potential Adsorbent for Impounding Pb2+ Ion from Aqueous Hinterlands
Introduction In accordance with environment, water is the most essential source for well-being of living organisms. As a result of distinct effects on the water resources, especially contaminants through human activities such as heavy...
Read MoreMethod Development and Validation for Estimation of Cefadroxil in Different Marketed Tablets by UV Spectrophotometry Method and Anti-Inflammatory Studies Using In-Silico Approaches
Introduction Cephalosporin antibiotics have been associated with a tremendous impact on the treatment of infectious diseases, clinically. Cephalosporins and the semisynthetic penicillins are closely related in the structure; all contain a β-lactam ring and...
Read MoreMineral Oil Shale Part Based-Support as Heterogeneous Catalyst for Organophosphorus Synthesis Assisted by Ultrasounds
Introduction One of the important classes of organophosphorus there is α-hydroxyphosphonates which have attracted an immense attention due to their biological activities such as enzymes inhibitors 1, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal 2,3, anti-cancer 4,5,...
Read MoreCloaking and Quantum Stealth: The Science Behind Invisibility
Introduction Invisibility has been a subject of human fantasy for several hundred years. Modern scientists have discovered and developed many approaches to invisibility, each of which is called – cloaking. What is cloaking? Cloaking...
Read MoreDocking Studies of Potent Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors – Molecules Patented and Published From 2011-2020
Introduction Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a molybdoflavoprotein mainly found in milk, lung, heart, kidney, and vascular endothelium. XO is involved in purine metabolism, producing uric acid and reactive oxygen species leading to high serum...
Read MoreDevelopment and Validation of a Green UPLC Analytical Procedure for Glibenclamide Determination in Pharmaceutical Product Using Response Surface Methodology
Introduction The term Green Analytical Chemistry (GAC) is defined as the design and development of analytical methods for the determination of specific compounds in a given sample, aimed at reducing the use and generation...
Read MoreFormulation and Characterization of SNEDDS of Pandanus tectorius Fruit Extract and in vitro Antioxidant Activity
Introduction According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 55.4 million cases of death were recorded in 20191. Cardiovascular diseases are the top global causes of death in the world. Coronary heart disease is the...
Read MoreExploration of Bioplastics: A Review
Introduction “Plastics” as synthetic polymers were proposed almost hundred years ago and nowadays these are the highest produced, used, widely available and most dynamic materials 1-3. Plastics find a significant role in almost every...
Read MorePteridine a Colored Heterocycle and its Anticancer Activity: An Overview.
Introduction Chemists in medicinal chemistry strive to create, investigate, and manufacture medications or drugs that will help humanity. The chemistry of heterocyclic molecules is critical in the development of novel medications. A pteridine is...
Read MorePlaying with Liquid Crystals: A Short Review
Introduction Liquid crystals are a different type of molecule that shows features between solids and liquids.1 This fourth mater state was first discovered by the Austrian botanist Reinitzer in 1888 but this became the...
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