This study was designed to synthesized some 3-oxo-2-(2-(1-phenylethylidene)hydrazinyl)-3,4-dihydroquinoxaline-6-sulfonyl azide derivatives and study their antibacterial potentials on some bacterial strains. 3-oxo-2-(2-(1-phenylethylidene)hydrazinyl)-3,4-dihydroquinoxaline-6-sulfo...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51027
This study investigated the production and characterisation of polyethylene pyrolysis oil obtained from waste low-density polyethylene materials, specifically sachet-water packaging bags. The polyethylene waste was collected, sorted, washed, rinsed, and dried. A 15 kg portion of...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51026
Corrosion inhibition of 316 L stainless steel in 1.0 M hydrochloric acid by 2,5,7-triphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine (TPTP) was evaluated using weight-loss measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and potentiodynamic polarisation (PDP). The effect of inh...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51025
Fruits form an important part of the human diet as they are rich in fibre and vitamins such as A, B, C, D and K. They can be consumed fresh or whole, in liquid forms such as juices and smoothies/blends, as well as in cooked or baked form. The objective of this study is to assess...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51023
Wet-process phosphoric acid contains a range of mineral impurities that negatively impact acid quality and restrict its use in producing high-purity phosphate products. This study investigates an integrated purification process that combines defluorination using microcrystalline...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51024
Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained by deacetylating chitin and is commonly produced from crustacean shell waste. This study compared the extraction and characterisation of chitosan from crab (Callinectes amnicola) and periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) shells under identical chemi...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51022
A new zinc(II) complex, ZnCl(SCN)(H₂L)₂, derived from the Schiff base ligand N′-[(E)-(2-hydroxy)methylidene]pyridine-4-carbohydrazide (H₂L), was synthesised and structurally characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The complex crystallises in the orthorhombic space grou...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i51021
Water erosion and runoff are important contributors to soil degradation in the semi-arid Isser catchment of north-western Algeria. The area is characterised by irregular rainfall events of short duration and generally high intensity, with the manuscript reporting a maximum rainfa...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41020
Banana peels are widely generated agricultural by-products whose recovery may support waste reduction and the sustainable use of plant-derived resources. This study compared the chemical indices of oils extracted from local and imported banana peels marketed in Senegal. Ripe bana...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41019
A rapid, environmentally friendly and efficient microwave-assisted one-pot synthesis was developed for novel 2,5,7-triphenyl-1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives using a recyclable polyphosphoric acid-silica (PPA-SiO₂) catalyst. The compounds were synthesized via a three-c...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41018
Background: Nickel (Ni²⁺) and iron (Fe²⁺) ions from industrial wastewater pose environmental risks because of their toxicity and persistence in water systems. Conventional extraction methods often use toxic organic reagents, which has increased interest in greener alternatives. N...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41017
Schiff bases and heterocyclic drug systems are becoming increasingly important in medicinal and materials chemistry because of their remarkable physicochemical and biological properties. Schiff bases containing azomethine (>C=N–) functionality possess excellent chelating abili...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41016
Groundwater quality is a key concern for sustaining market gardening in peri-urban semi-arid settings where agricultural intensification, urban growth and inadequate sanitation may affect irrigation resources. This study assessed the hydrochemical characteristics and irrigation s...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41015
A series of novel 7-(phenacyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridinium bromide analogues was synthesised using an environmentally benign and efficient protocol. The methodology involved the direct N-alkylation of 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine with substituted phenacyl bromides under mild conditi...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41012
The present study investigates the eco-friendly synthesis of a biogenic chitosan–Fe₃O₄ nanocomposite using Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a natural reducing and stabilising agent, and its application in the selective removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous systems. Magnetite n...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i41013