A thin layer dryer was modified by replacing the heating section of the dryer was replaced with humidification chamber. The equipment consists of a blower which sucks ambient air, which was passed through heater coils. There was a nozzle located after the heating unit, which spra...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/42414
The term apitherapy refers to the medical use of bee products, including honey, propolis, royal jelly, pollen, beeswax and, most notably, bee venom. For example, propolis is known to exhibit antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. Growing importance...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/44457
The current study investigated the occurrence of emerging contaminants (ECs) at the Msimbazi and Kizinga Rivers in Tanzania by using GC/MS QP2010 Ultra Shimadzu. The cross-country distribution along East Africa countries and the fate of ECs were studied for extrapolation and insi...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/44211
Synthesis and characterisation of metal-based Sulfa drugs have gained much attention in the past few decades, owing to their enhanced therapeutic applications. The present work aims to synthesise novel complexes of Nickel(II) with Sulfanilamide and Sulfamerazine, to prepare new m...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/44158
Bopda Aurelien, Tchuifon Tchuifon Donald Raoul, Nche George Ndifor-Angwafor, Kamdem Tamo Arnaud & Anagho Solomon Gabche·Chemical Science International Journal·2018
In this research, cotton cake has been investigated as a cheap and available precursor used for the production of novel carbon using phosphoric acid and potassium hydroxide as chemical activating agents with 2:1; 1:1, impregnation ratio at various concentrations of 0.5M; 1M; 1.5M...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/43499
The investigations’ results of composition and rheological properties (density and viscosity) of reaction mass – calcium-phosphate and acid monobasic calcium phosphate’s slurries which were obtained at temperature 30-100°С have been given in this study. Chemical composition of ca...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/25653
Dègninou Houndedjihou, Tomkouani Kodom, A. Akpénè Dougna, Ibrahim Tchakala, Gbandi Djaneye-Boundjou & Limam Moctar Bawa·Chemical Science International Journal·2018
Catechol and hydroquinone, two phenolic compounds, have been studied. The oxidation of the two chemicals by heterogeneous photocatalysis TiO2 P25 Degussa based was investigated using a laboratory scale reactor and ultraviolet-A lamp. Thin layers of TiO2 on stainless steel were pr...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/44176
The proximate, minerals, and phytochemical composition of Ocimum gratissimum plant (OGP) that grew with different manure were investigated. OGseeds were planted in experimental plots in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) laid out in Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igboor...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/42967
The need for clean and safe consumable water is of paramount importance to any society since water is a crucial substance for the sustenance of life. Kibera slum is one of the leading slums in the world with a high population, leading to poor levels of sanitation and inadequate c...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/43319
Aims: Investigate the changes occurring in the composition of Garcinia kola nut shell after an activation process, especially the characteristics of the chemically activated carbons (ACs) obtained. Study Design: Determine of the physicochemical properties of the prepared ACs usin...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2018/43411