Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Maximillian Kato, Collins Letibo Yikii & Ivan Kiganda·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed self-healing materials as a tool for building durable and sustainable construction materials in the industrial sector. It's a known fact that a person spends most of his life in rooms built from various building materials; therefore, the optimization of the hu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5321
The use of inorganic commercial coagulants for water and wastewater clarification has been linked to the prevalence of human health and environmental issues. Natural coagulants are currently being explored as an alternative option for replacing synthetic coagulants. This present...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5320
Oke Temidayo Joseph, Ayowole Awwal, Kehinde Israel Omoniyi, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Adebayo Abisola Alice & Osuolale Emmanuel Ayodeji·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
The increasing environmental burden of toxic heavy metal-concentrated ash from solid waste incineration, particularly from burnt tires and contraband drugs, poses significant challenges for waste management and resource recovery. This study aims to optimize the leaching recovery...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5319
This study on the synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial analysis of Nickel and Cobalt complexes of condensates of salicylaldehyde and 2-hydroxy aniline constitutes an attempt towards the development of new molecular compounds that could destroy the barrier of resistance o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4318
Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels is a burning issue of the 21st century. This problem can be managed by inhibiting the normal functioning of the α-glucosidase enzyme. This study aims to identify the molecules present in the oil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4317
This research work was designed to determine the phytochemical and elemental composition of Andrographic paniculata leaves grown in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The analysis was carried out using standard procedures. The results of the phytochemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4316
Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Ivan Kiganda, Kato Maximillian, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa, John Ssekatawa, Collins Letibo Yikii & Muhammad Ntale·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
Herein, we reviewed the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and methyl orange using titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles normally face challenges due to electron-hole recombination effects and low surface area. Doping with transition metals such as copper (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4315
Md. Tariqul Islam, Md. Nur Amin Bitu, Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Ali Asraf, Choudhury M. Zakaria, Md. Kudrat-E-Zahan & Md. Faruk Hossen·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2024
S-benzyldithiocarbazate (SBDTC) and S-methyldithiocarbazate (SMDTC) are working as a preliminary reactant for the synthesis of several Schiff base ligands. SBDTC and SMDTC can act as NS, SNNS, SNNNS, and NOS chelating agents and have biological and chemical potential for synthesi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i4314
Fertilizers serve as essential supplements in modern agriculture, playing an essential role in supplementing soil fertility and promoting healthy plant growth. The Northern Samar Provincial Agriculture Office reported a 27.94% 5-year percentage change of tomato harvest in the ent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3313
Soil samples from flooded and non-flooded areas of different farmlands in Obunagha community, Bayelsa State were collected for this study. The aim of the study was to investigate the chemical fractionation and bioavailability of Cr, Cd, Zn, Ni, & Fe in flooded and non-flooded...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3312
The gradual reduction of worldwide crude oil stores, increasing costs of crude oil, and escalating environmental worries are critical matters with the capacity to profoundly affect human existence. Meeting these challenges necessitates researchers' dedicated focus on discovering...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3311
We herein report a direct and facile hydrothermal method for the preparation of zero-valent silver nanoparticles using a mixture of ascorbic acid/starch as a reducing agent. The average crystallite size of the prepared Ag0 nanoparticles was ca. 46.7 nm. The zero-valent silver nan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3310
This research was carried out for comparision of status of physicochemical parameters in Qua Iboe River, Oruk Anam, Nigeria with portable water standards. Water samples were collected from five sampling locations in the study area for analysis of the physicochemical parameters in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3309
This article discusses the impact of adding organic additives like glycine (GLY), sucrose (SUC), and saccharine (SACCH) on the electrical characteristics and microstructure of electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD), which is made from an acidic aqueous sulphate solution. The struct...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3308
Arsenic pollution is a public health hazard in Burkina Faso due to its impact on human health and water resources. To mitigate this pollution, ferrihydrite material has been synthesized and characterized to be used as adsorbent for arsenic removal in aqueous solutions. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i3307