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Physicochemical Evaluation of Eichhornia crassipes and Pennisetum purpureum used for Production of Drilling Mud Additives

I. U. Emenike, Leo C. Osuji & M. C. Onojake · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Cellulose isolated from Eichhornia crassipe (Water hyacinth) and Pennisetum purpureum (elephant grass) were evaluated using Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy and standard analytical methods for production of drilling mud. The physico-chemical analyses were carried out afte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219088

Mineralization of Wastewater from the Teaching Hospital of Treichville by a Combination of Biological Treatment and Advanced Oxidation Processes

Sadia Sahi Placide, Kambire Ollo, Gnamba Corneil Quand-Même, Pohan Lemeyonouin Aliou Guillaume, Berté Mohamed & Ouattara Lassiné · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Biological treatment, due to its low installation cost, is widely used for wastewater treatment. However, this treatment remains ineffective for the oxidation of so-called emerging molecules. To solve this environmental problem, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) combine with Bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i219086

Manganese-Doped Carbon Dots Via Inner Filter Effect for the Sensitive Detection of Tetracycline in Poultry Meat Samples

Ke Su, Guoqiang Xiang, Yunlong Zhang, Xin Wang, Linhui Wang, Xinrong Jin, Bocong Li & Gao Huang · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

In this study, a rapid and sensitive analytical method has been developed to detect tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) using manganese-doped carbon dots (Mn-CDs) prepared by one-step hydrothermal procedure using 1-(2-pyridinylazo)-2-naohthalenol (PAN) and MnCl2 as precursor reagents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119085

Agricultural Residues as an Alternative Source of Fibre for the Production of Paper in Kenya-A Review

John Odhiambo Otieno, Treezer Nelly Okumu, Morelly Adalla, Fredrick Ogutu & Boniface Oure · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The pulp and paper industry is primarily dependent on fibrous wood for pulp and paper production. However, this over-dependence on fibrous wood poses serious environmental challenges such as the diminishing of the fibrous wood stocks, deforestation, emission of greenhouse gases,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119084

Condensation Reactions of Methyl Derivatives of Quinoxaline-1,4-Dioxide with 4,4'-Biphenyl Carboxaldehyde

Mohamad Alkhudari · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Aims: To synthesis new compounds via condensation reactions between 2-methyl quinoxaline-1,4-dioxide derivatives 4,4'-biphenyl carboxaldehyde. Methodology: The Quinoxalines derivatives were prepared from 2-nitroaniline derivatives using the Beirut reaction, and the condensation r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119083

Proximate, Ultimate and Calorific Analysis of European Beech Tree (Fagus sylvatica) Components for Fuel

Halil Turgut Sahin · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Aims: The three different above ground biomass components (branch, crown, bark) of European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) were evaluated, regarding energy and combustion properties. Study Design: The proximate, ultimate and calorific analysis conducted on components of European Beech t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119082

Effects of Flame Retardant on the Flammability of Treated and Untreated Bagasse Papers

T. U. Onuegbu, F. O. Nnaneme & E. C. Nwokoro · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

A comparative study of the proximate analysis, fire characteristics, and mechanical properties of the papers produced from pretreated and untreated bagasse was carried out. The bagasse collected was washed, dried, depithed and ground to pass through a 5 mm sieve using an electric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v10i119081

Optimum Process Parameters and Thermal Properties of Moisture Content Reduction in Water Yam Drying

C. Ezedinma Henry, T. Nwabanne Jospeh, E. Onu Chijioke & O. Nwajinka Charles · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The determination of optimum process parameters for moisture content reduction in water yam drying using a hot air dryer was the aim of this work. Gravimetric method was used to determine the moisture content. Design of experiment was used with slice thickness, airspeed and tempe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i419080

Poisonous Metal Levels in Sediment and Selected Biota in Coastal Waters of Nigeria

F. D. Sikoki, M. C. Onojake, O. Omokheyeke & P. O. Onyagbodor · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

Sediment and biota samples were collected biannually from the Bonny/New Calabar River Estuary in Niger Delta, Nigeria and analysed for poisonous metals of interest to the International Atomic Energy Agency (Pb, Cd, and Hg) using atomic absorption spectrophotometer A-500 and Direc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i419079

Fast Detection of Chloramphenicol in Raw Milk Using a Hairpin Aptamer-templated Silver Nanoclusters

Hengchao Li, Bin Hu, Yuliang Cheng, Hang Yu, Yunfei Xie, Weirong Yao, Yahui Guo & He Qian · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

In this presented work, a facile and efficient method was established for the detection of chloramphenicol (CAP) based on target-induced structure transformation of aptamer. This aptamer DNA with a hairpin structure can coincidentally serve as a template for the synthesis of brig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i419077

The Gibbs Energy–Potential Energy Conundrum and Chemical Reactivity: Implications for Catalysis and Enzyme Action

Sosale Chandrasekhar · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The interpretation of transition state theory via reaction energy profiles is problematical, as it remains unclear whether the energy being represented is the Gibbs energy or the potential energy. Although transition state theory is formally an extension of classical equilibrium...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i419076

Characterization of the Structure of 2-(4-methyl-2 Phenyl-4, 5-dihydrooxazol-4-ylmethyl)-isoindole-1, 3-dione by 1D, COSY and HSQC 2D NMR Spectroscopy

Khadim Dioukhane, Younas Aouine, Asmae Nakkabi, Salaheddine Boukhssas, Hassane Faraj & Anouar Alami · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2021

The identity of the 2-(4-Methyl-2-phenyl-4,5-dihydrooxazol-4-ylmethyl)-isoindole-1,3-dione, previously synthesized in our laboratory, was proven without doubt by means of 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy. Two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy played a major role. The analysis of the 2D-COSY...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2021/v9i319074