Volume 40, Number 3
Volume 40, Number 3
Microplastics in Water: Occurrence, Human Health Impact, and Methods of Analysis
Introduction Plastics possess a diverse range of attributes, including their lightweight, chemical stability, effective insulating properties, low thermal conductivity, durability, notable impact resistance, resistance to rust, wear resistance, cost-effectiveness, and thus affordability in all...
Read MoreKinetics Study of Acid Hydrolysis of Waste Polyamide-6,6 using Sodium-1- Heptane Sulphonate Surfactant
Introduction Today about 400 million tons of plastic products are being made. Due to its outstanding properties, plastics being used in huge quantity in our day-to-day life but only 20 to 30% of plastics...
Read MoreComplex Formation Capabilities of Pyrogallol Based Dipodal Ligand MEP with Trivalent Metal ions: A Potentiometric and Spectrophotometric Investigation
Introduction During last few years, a lot of research’s has been made by the scientific fraternity to precisely detect and quantify the concentration of various essential trace elements for human health (like Fe, Cu,...
Read MorePopulation Dynamics of Thrips on Chilly, Bottle Guard and Cucumber Under Different Biochemical Agents
Introduction Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) are small to tiny flies with hooked wings that are thin and a few millimeters long1. The morphology is simplified: thrips have an asymmetrical arrangement of compacted suctorial mouthparts within...
Read MoreWater Quality Analysis of Bibi Talav, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India using Water Quality index
Introduction For the survival of life water is one of the most crucial substances for the entire creature in the earth [3-6]. The earth is the only planet which covered 70% of water. By...
Read MoreWireless Sensor Networks in Chemistry: Innovations in Real-Time Monitoring for Enhanced Sustainability
Introduction Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have emerged as a cornerstone in chemistry, offering groundbreaking innovations that impact various sectors, from environmental monitoring to industrial process control and healthcare. These networks consist of autonomously functioning...
Read MoreEffect of Temperature Study on Low Carbon Steel in Hydrochloric Acid Medium using Novel Organic Inhibitor
Introduction For mild steel, the reversal process of corrosion poses a serious risk across a wide area. Their use has broadened investigations into corrosion obstruction in various circumstances1-3. Many analysts have focused their efforts...
Read MoreNew Equations Describing the Rheological Behavior of Chocolate
Introduction The first archaeological mentions of cacao date back nearly 4,000 years and were discovered by researchers in Central America and Mexico. Of course, it wasn’t about chocolate as we know it. For example,...
Read MoreOptimization of Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Substituted Imidazoles – A Green Approach
Introduction The fabrication of novel persuasive substances has always been of interest of the research community. A significant method for drug designing includes the alteration of the known substance and its recognized application.1,2 Imidazole...
Read MoreIsolation and Characterization of Diosgenin, a Phytosterol Sapogenin from the Ethanolic Root Extract of Coleus forskohlii, and its Anti-ovarian Cancer Eefficacy on the SKOV-3 Cell Line
Introduction Cancer is alluded to as the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells virtually anywhere in a body that may traverse normal body tissue, and it is one of the substantial lethal illnesses that equates...
Read MoreEffect of NPK and Other Micronutrient on Paddy Soil
Introduction Asia’s agricultural output needs to rise to feed its expanding population. To enhance the crop production, farmers are using inorganic fertilizers and other different practices which are disturbing the soil health. Excess use...
Read MoreElucidating Reaction Mechanism of Gefitinib- An Anticancer Drug by Computational Technique.
Introduction Gefitinib is an effective small-molecule inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase1,2. EGFR belongs to the class of targeted therapies known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), it is a transmembrane...
Read MoreRecycle of Waste Plastic into Alternate Fuel
Introduction To address the serious issue of plastic waste, researchers have developed a method to transform plastics into alternative energy sources. This process involves converting plastics like LDPE, HDPE, and PP into various types...
Read MoreImpact of Graphite on Unsaturated Polyester/Graphite Composites for the Fabrication of Bipolar Plates
Introduction Research on fuel cells for electric vehicles has accelerated due to the growing need for renewable energy sources in the transportation industry. Fuel cells are considered a viable alternative because they offer a...
Read MoreSynthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, and Biological Assessment of Novel Benzothiazole Derivatives Bound to Transition Metal Complexes
Introduction Since their first identification by Schiff in 1864, the products of condensation between carbonyl compounds and primary amines are known as Schiff bases [1-3]. Schiff bases have found several applications in various fields,...
Read MoreEffect of NaCl and KCl on the Micellization of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate and Sodium Dodecyl Benzene Sulfonate in Presence of Cephradine Monohydrate Through Conductivity
Introduction Compounds known as surfactants are made up of lyophilic groups that have a high affinity to the solvent and lyophobic groups that have a very weak one. Such types of structures are called...
Read MoreAntimicrobial Study of Novel Triazoles Synthesized from Chalcones
Introduction Chalcone is the one of the well-known heterocyclic motif in the field of heterocyclic chemistry. Chalcone word originally came from the Greek latter “chalcones” which is called “bronze” is the term for the...
Read MoreExamining the Ecological Footprint of Microplastics: A Holistic Exploration from Genesis to Demise
Introduction Plastic pollution has increased due to high consumption and production ratewhich has a severe effect on the ecosystem1. Largeplastic objects break down into small pieces with time and convert into small particles which...
Read MoreGreen Synthesis of Recyclable BaPbFe2O6 Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Removal of Organic Dye Pollutant
Introduction Human activities are the cause of pollution. Due to the excessive release of industrial wastes to the environment, water, soil and land are polluted. In order to overcome this problem, special attention should...
Read MoreInnovative Study on Photogalvanic Cell for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage Through Brilliant Cresyl Blue + Ascorbic Acid + Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
Introduction The photochemical reactions are important content for the solar energy, such as water photolysis and photosynthesis. In addition to unsafe operations and a polluted environment, non-renewable energy sources have their own disadvantages. The...
Read MoreSolving the Chemical Reaction Models with the Upadhyaya Transform
Introduction Differential equations have frequently been solved using the integral transform. Due to their significance in mathematically expressing potential changes in scientific and engineering situations, differential equations have played a significant role in many...
Read MoreBiosynthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Azadirachta Indica Seed Extract and its Characterization
Introduction Nanostructured metal oxides have garnered considerable attention across various scientific fields, spanning materials chemistry, medicine, biomedical engineering, electronics, environmental science, energy research, sensor technology, and information technology. Unlike noble metals like gold, silver,...
Read MoreUtilizing Schiff’s Bases for Accurate Determination of Pb(II)and Hg (II) Concentrations in Aqueous Solutions
Introduction Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments has emerged as a critical environmental concern due to its adverse effects on ecosystems and human.1,2Lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg) are persistent pollutants that accumulate in water...
Read MoreTheoretical and Experimental Study of Structural Aspects of 2-acetonyl-2-methyl Benzothiazoline
Introduction As benzothiazolines contain two different hetero atoms linked by carbon in the ring many studies were made . It is reported that Benzothiazolines possess biological activities1-4 and preparation of benzothiazolines is done by...
Read MoreSynthesis, Characterization, Biological Assay of New 5-(Pyridine-2-Yl)-1,3,4-Oxadiazol-2-Amine Derivatives and Their Molecular Docking Studies
Introduction Since from the human evolution, microbial infections have become a challenging one in the medical treatment1, within the last few years, in addition to other complications faced during the treatment of infectious diseases...
Read MoreAssessing the Health Impacts of Air Pollutants on and their -related Health Risks on Vulnerable Populations in Delhi
Introduction Particulate matter (PM) refers to tiny particles suspended in the air, varying in size and composition. These particles can originate from various sources such as vehicle emissions, industrial processes, construction activities, and natural...
Read MoreStudies on minimization of Pollutants from Sugar Industry Effluent by Using a Combination of Metal Coagulant and Polymer
Introduction The wastewaters from different industries vary greatly in pollution strength. In general, industrial wastewater contains suspended, colloidal and dissolved solids. Industrial wastewater may be either excessively acidic or alkaline and may also contain...
Read MoreMicrowave Assisted Synthesis and Characterization of 4-Aminothiophenol with Two Mixed Ligands Chelates of Cobalt, Nickel and Mercury
Introduction 4-ATP is one of the bi-functional molecules used in silver and gold nanoparticles. They form self-assembled monolayers in the development of DNA. Its derivatives, such as Schiff base, have interesting bio-potential activities such...
Read MoreMicrostructural and Adsorption Behavior of Non-Polar Amino Acids in Soil Amended with Polyethylene Glycol
Introduction The necessity for food has prompted worldwide extensive research in the field of agriculture because of the world population’s fast expansion. To feed the expanding world population, crop production must be raised 1....
Read MoreIlluminating Potential of Diphenyltin(IV) Dithiocarbamate Compounds for Pharmacological Applications: Synthesis, Structural Elucidation, In-silico and Cytotoxicity Study on A549 Human Lung Cancer Cells
Introduction In 1965, Dr. Barnett Rosenberg’s discovery of cisplatin marked a breakthrough in cancer treatment, catalyzing a new era in drug development. This chance finding not only expanded the therapeutic landscape but also represented...
Read MoreSynthesis, Spectroscopic and Biological Activity Studies of Zinc(II) Complexes of N1,N’4-bis((1E,2E)-2-(hydroxyimino)-1-(4-R)-phenylethylidene)terephthalohydrazide Schiff Base
Introduction Schiff bases have consistently generated lots of interest due to their variety in structure, preparational convenience, and wide applications as useful materials. Metal complexes of Schiff bases have also recently gained a lot...
Read MoreA Simple and Rapid Spectro-Electrochemical Analysis of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (δ9-thc) using Carbon and Platinum Screen Printed Electrodes
Introduction Cannabis is a commonly used prohibited drug which consist delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC)1,2. THC is a principle terpenophenolic compound that can cause psychosis and cognitive decline3,4. When an unknown substance suspected for cannabis is seized...
Read MoreDetermination of Antiviral Drug, Favipiravir by a Stability-Indicating Chromatographic Method
Introduction Favipiravir, chemically known as 6-fluoro-3-hydroxypyrazine-2-carboxamide, is an antiviral agent which specifically suppresses influenza’s RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) and various other RNA viruses1. The chemical structure of favipiravir is given in Fig.1. It has...
Read MoreMitigating Corrosion in Activated Carbon Purified Biogas: A Case Study of Copper and Aluminum Metals
Introduction The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Renewable Energy Development in Côte d’Ivoire has set ambitious goals to position the country as a leading energy market in West Africa by 2030. With a population...
Read MoreClean Hydrogen Production via Methane Cracking Over Ni Supported on Ceria-silica Catalysts
Introduction The non-catalytic breakdown of methane requires very high temperatures > 1000 °C to occur efficiently to obtain pure hydrogen without CO and CO2 along with carbon. Such a carbon may be utilized as...
Read MoreSaffron: A Comprehensive Review of its Cancer-Preventive and Curative Properties in Different Types of Cancer
Introduction Cancer is an emerging health complication across the globe 1. Modern cancer treatment methods like chemotherapy, catalytic therapy, photodynamic therapy and radiotherapy generate certain side effects, which insisted the researchers to discover other...
Read MoreEvaluating the Impact of Antifungal Drugs on Human Health and Exploring Alternative Treatments
Introduction Fungi infections have been seen in the environment all over the world. Fungal infections pose a growing threat to immune-compromises. Antifungal drugs/antimycotics are used to kill or stop this fungal growth or multiplication....
Read MoreSelective Synthesis of Imines via Oxidative Coupling of Primary Amines and Oxidation of Secondary Amines by Peroxides and other Competent Oxidants: A Short Review
Introduction Imines are called Schiff bases, in which the nitrogen atom is bonded with the alkyl group. The imine functional group (C=N), also known as Schiff-base, is an important constituent of many naturally occurring...
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