Breast cancer is a major public health issue and justifies the ongoing search for new active and selective molecules. In this study, a QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship) model was developed to predict the anticancer activity of a series of phthalocyanine derivati...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6962
In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) under sunlight irradiation was investigated using a TiO₂–CuO/hydroxyapatite (HAp) composite catalyst. To enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of conventional semiconductor photocatalysts, TiO₂–CuO/HAp composite...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6959
This work aims to evaluate the ability of Kombé clays, in the Republic of Congo, to adsorb chromate and nitrate ions in water. To do this, we first characterized the clay to obtain information on its physicochemical and mineralogical properties. We then performed chromate and nit...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6958
Knowledge of the distribution of key elements in natural waters is a crucial variable in evaluating geochemical processes and optimising environmental conditions. This work assessed the Nwaniba River in Akwa Ibom State to calculate the spatial distribution, contamination status o...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6957
In this study, benzylacetone-benzoylhydrazone ligand (BABH) and its heteroleptic metal(II) complexes [Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)] with 2, 2´-bipyridine, 1, 10-phenanthroline, and ethylenediamine (N-N donors) were synthesized. The compounds were analysed with spectroscopic techniqu...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6956
Synthetic cosmetic products pose threats to humans and the ecosystem. This is because the ingredients used in the formulation are reported to be known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and emerging contaminants. But herbal cosmetics are known for their therapeutic properties and...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6955
Aims: This study investigated seasonal variations in the physicochemical characteristics of sediments from Douglas Creek, Niger Delta, with emphasis on nutrient dynamics and ecological implications. Study Design: A cross-sectional seasonal study design was employed. Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6954
Zeolites are particularly suitable adsorbents due to their pronounced ion-exchange capacity, high efficiency, stability, and the ability to be regenerated and reused multiple times. Their characteristic crystalline structure enables the exchange of sodium, potassium, calcium, and...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5953
Polymer–metal complex composites are a versatile class of hybrid materials that Polymer–metal complex composites represent a versatile class of hybrid materials that integrate the structural flexibility of polymers with the functional tunability of metal coordination compounds. T...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5952
The cornea is an avascular, transparent eye structure. It is responsible for uniform refraction of light that enters the eye and constitutes the anterior-most part of the eyeball. Topically administered drugs are absorbed primarily through the corneal route making the cornea the...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5951