The use of herbal formulation has become part of traditional medicine especially in Africa region. The presence and activity of different bioactive compounds in the herb may triggered the toxicity and efficacy. Herbs have now become important and widely used globally. The formula...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i4459
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in lake sediments can originate from both natural and human-related sources. In tropical environments, biogenic PAHs often predominate and provide valuable information on organic matter transformation, environmental conditions, and ecosyste...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i4458
Adam, Joshua Asukwo, Osomiamhe, Emmanuella Ainerua, Mumonwu, Jennifer Ifeoma, Antia, Emem Orua, Chukwuemeka Uchenna Onyejekwe & Akpan, Anietie Sunday·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
Corrosion of mild steel in aggressive environments remains a significant challenge in industrial processes. The corrosion behaviour of mild steel in 3 M HCl and its inhibition using an eco-friendly ethanolic extract of Pteridium aquilinum was investigated through combined experim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i4457
Domestic wastewater contains high concentrations of organic matter, nutrients, suspended solids, and trace metals that can cause significant environmental pollution if discharged without treatment. This study evaluated the efficiency of a macrophyte-based filtration system plante...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i4456
Augustine Ohiole, Benjamin Dauda, Salehdeen Mohammed Umar, Yacim Bako Paul & Augustine Onuche Sule·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
The environmental and health risks associated with petroleum-derived synthetic adhesives underscore the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This research examines starch-based adhesives augmented with calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) sourced from waste materials of eggshells and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3455
Yacim Bako Paul, Salehdeen Mohammed Umar, Olusegun Amos, Augustine Ohiole & Augustine Onuche Sule·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
The advancement of sustainable polyurethanes (PUs) derived from renewable resources is imperative for mitigating environmental degradation and diminishing dependence on fossil fuels. This research investigates the synthesis and characterization of bio-based polyurethane (PU) foam...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3454
Ukpong Anwana Abel, Uzono Romokere Isotuk, Okon Godwin Okon, Antia Ukponobong, Okon Joseph Etim, Akwayo, Iniobong Job, Umoren Godwin Ani & Ebong Ekemini Paul·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
The astronomical rise in global industrial activity has led to an exponential surge in wastewater containing toxic heavy metals, posing serious risks to public health, aquatic ecosystems, and the environment. Brewery effluent, in particular, carries elevated levels of Chromium (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3451
Crude Cottonseed oil obtained from kernels of cotton seeds is not suitable for human consumption because it contains toxic phenolic compounds. In the present investigation, soaps of sodium, copper, and zinc were prepared using non-refined crude cottonseed oil by saponification an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3452
Theoretical variants of Derivative UV-Spectrophotometry are covered in the review paper. The method increases importance by utilizing the wavelength-dependent first and second derivatives of the transmission spectra. The known numerical derivatives are contrasted with the obtaine...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3450
Biochar-supported photocatalysts (BSPs) can be synthesized by mixing photocatalytic nanoparticles with biochar templates, utilizing the advantages of both biochar and catalytic nanoparticles. The resultant composite exhibits better surface properties, crystallinity, chemical stab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3449