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Evaluation of the Chemical Composition of Soil at E-waste Blazing Sites in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Olubunmi Kolawole Akiode, Gabriel Opeoluwa Oladipo, Adebusayo Emmanuel Adedapo & Lateefah Olanike Adebayo · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The evaluation of open blazing of electronic waste on the chemical composition of three different soil where e-waste were regularly being burnt with control samples at various distances away from each blazing site at computer village, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria was carried out using A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16114

Algae Oil Transesterification by Ultrasonic Irradiation on Sn-nano Sulfated Zirconia- Silica Catalyst

S. D. Sharma & Shailandra Singh · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Biodiesel production from algae oil by transesterification reaction using ultrasonic irradiation on heterogeneous catalyst was done at atmospheric condition to make the process sustainable and parsimonious. Ultrasonication reduces the reaction time as compared to the conventional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/17259

Star-shaped Thiourea Derivative as Single Molecule Conductive Thin Film

Wan M. Khairul, Choon- Wan Yeap, Hasiah Salleh & Rafizah Rahamathullah · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The electronic delocalization in extended π-orbital system of conjugated organic molecules brings significant contribution and has lead for further investigation to exploit this system to be used as potential conductive thin film. In this work, a star-shaped thiourea, N1,N3,N5-tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16916

A Microcontroller-based Design for Energy Efficient Nickel-chrome Plating Process

Olabode Oladipo Olakanmi, Ogundare Margaret Ojone, Adesina Olanrewaju Seun, Isadare Dayo Adeyemi, Akinluwade Kunle Joseph, Taiwo Adeyinka Taofeek, Odejobi Olusegun Abel & Adetunji Adelana Rasaki · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

This paper presents a microcontroller-based design system for automated Nickel-chrome plating process using time flow of current. Given fixed electroplating parameters, the amount of a substance discharged will be a function of time and current density. These oftentimes are tradi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/12741

Analysis of Amino and Fatty Acids Composition of Senna alata Seed

R. A. Adigun, U. Z. Faruq, U. A. Birnin Yauri & Y. J. Oyeniyi · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Aim: To investigate the amino acids and fatty acids contents of Senna alata seed. Study Design: To Collect and analyze the seed sample of Senna alata from Osun State in South Western Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Seed samples of Senna alata were collected from Irepodun Lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16605

Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Ternary Dye System Adsorption on to Melon (Citrillus lanatus) Seed Husk

A. A. Giwa, A. A. Olajire, D. O. Adeoye & T. A. Ajibola · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The adsorption characteristics of ternary dye system (TDS), comprising of a mixture of congo red, methyl orange and methylene blue, on formaldehyde-treated melon husk (FMH) were investigated with respect to the changes in initial pH of TDS, contact time, and initial TDS concentra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16748

Synthesis of New 4-(dimethylamino)benzhydrazide Derivatives and Their Cyclization to 1,3-benzothiazin-4-one Moiety

Łukasz Popiołek · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The reaction of hydrazides of carboxylic acids with aldehydes is an efficient synthetic method to produce N-substituted hydrazone derivatives. The resulting hydrazone compounds are considered as convenient intermediates and can be used to obtain new interesting heterocyclic syste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16728

Assessment of Rainwater Quality in Ayanfuri, Ghana

N. Amponsah, N. Bakobie, S. J. Cobbina & A. B. Duwiejuah · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Aims: The present study assessed the quality of rainwater in Ayanfuri in the Upper Denkyira West District, Central Region of Ghana. Study Design: Triplicate samples were collected from three sampling points. Place and Duration of Study: Triplicate rainwater samples were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/15881

Assessing the Quality of Rainwater from Different Roof Types in Kuntanase, Ghana

A. Adu Poku, N. Bakobie, S. J. Cobbina & A. B. Duwiejuah · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Aims: The present study assessed the quality of rainwater harvested from three different roofing types namely aluminium, thatch and galvanised in Kuntanase, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Study Design: A total of twenty one samples were collected from three different roof types (aluminiu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/15883

N-Monobenzoylation (acetylation, arylsulfonation), N-, C- di- and N-, C-, O- tribenzoylation of 5H(chloro, nitro)-2-methyl(ethyl)benzimidazoles

Khusnutdin M. Shakhidoyatov, Tozagul U. Dzhumatanova, Ubaydullo M. Yakubov, Azimjan A. Mamadrahimov & Gulsara E. Berdimbetova · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The interaction of 2-methyl(ethyl)-5H(chloro, nitro)benzimidazoles with benzoyl (acetyl) chloride, and p-toluenesulfonyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine in tetrahydrofuran or chloroform was studied. It was found that the reaction proceeds in three stages with the format...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/15935

Phytoremediation Potentials of Common Nigerian Weeds for the Purpose of Cleaning up a Lead-Zinc Derelict Mine

J. O. Oti Wilberforce · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Six common Nigerian weeds namely Helianthus annus, (Sunflower), Imperala cylindrical (Sword grass), Sida acuta burn (Broom weed), Gossypium spp (Cotton), Eleusine indica (Goose grass) and Chromoleaeceae Odarata (Siam weed) grown around Enyigba lead mines were investigated within...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16268

Preparative Fractionation Analysis of Acacia polyacantha Gum Using Acetone as a Solvent

Elgaili. A. Omer, Abdulaziz. A. Alomari, Mohammed. E. Osman & Ahmed A. El-Henawy · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Five authentic Acacia polyacantha whole gum samples were collected as natural exudates and five acetone fractions were obtained. Analysis of the whole gum samples and the fractions were carried out t for nitrogen (protein), specific rotation, intrinsic viscosity, pH, equivalent w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/11106