The adsorption of adenine on montmorillonite (MMT) clay, both in its natural form and exchanged with divalent cations (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Ni²⁺), was investigated under varying pH, temperature, and concentration conditions to gain insights into the role of mineral surfaces in prebiotic m...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6966
Gounedmanega Idrissa Kafando, Martine Kone, Boukaré Kaboré, Adama Kindo, Yssouf Karanga, Ali Iname, Rose Yamma, Bienvenue Joceline Sawadogo, Seydou Tamboura, Succès Malundama Kutangila & Moussa Bougouma·International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry·2025
Surface water and groundwater are subject to significant degradation due to human activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the capacity of methylene blue removal by adsorption on activated carbon derived from corn cobs, activated by H3PO4. The corn cobs were pyrolyzed at...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6965
This research was carried out to assess the impacts of anthropogenic activities on heavy metal concentrations in water and sediments in Eniong River, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of twelve months, covering both the wet and dry seasons. Water and sediment sample...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6963
The study focuses on assessing the impact of industrialization on local water quality and the environment in the Mahasamund region, Chhattisgarh. Its main objective is to analyze physicochemical parameters of water and wastewater and relate them to BIS (IS: 10500) and WHO standar...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6964
Malaria remains a public health problem requiring pharmacological innovation in antimalarial drugs. Therefore, their study is of great interest in providing a rapid and less costly route to the development of new, more effective antimalarial drugs. The molecular dipole moment and...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6961
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