Bentonite clay is a valuable material in various process industries, thanks to its specific properties. Easy availability, low cost and their effectiveness are the main factors that have made bentonite adsorbent in the edible oil industry. The textural characteristics of bentonit...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i5873
The quality of groundwater and spring water in the Pala locality, influenced by both natural processes and human activities, is a major issue in the supply of drinking water to the city of Bobo Dioulasso. The geological context is mainly composed of Sotouba sandstone. This influe...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i5872
Consumption of arsenic-contaminated water is the cause of major problems such as melanosis, hyperkeratosis and cancer. To mitigate this pollution, this study was carried out using analytical methods to prepare chemically treated laterite (TL) and chemically doped laterite with fe...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i5871
In general, nature of chemical reactions are studied by separating the products followed by analyzing the products using different methods like spectroscopic method, chromatohgraphic method etc. The objective of the present study is to investigate nature of chemical reactions usi...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4870
This study investigates the kinetics and equilibrium of phenolic derivative detoxification from aqueous solutions using activated carbon derived from coconut husk (CHAC). Phenolic compounds, prevalent in industrial wastewater, are highly toxic to humans and aquatic life. The remo...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4869
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring natural alternatives to synthetic tannins, driven by concerns over sustainability and environmental impact. Natural tannins offer several advantages, including biodegradability, renewability, and lower environmental...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4867
Chitosan nanocomposites represent a promising class of materials formed by combining chitosan with various nanomaterials. This innovative approach leverages the advantageous properties of both chitosan—a biopolymer known for its biocompatibility, natural abundance, high film-form...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4868
A comparative research was performed on two medicinal leaves: Jatropha tanjorensis and Bryophyllum pinnatum collected from Angalabiri community, Nigeria, to ascertain the proximate content, mineral composition, and secondary metabolite profiling in the leaves. The proximate analy...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4866
Euphorbia hirta L. is an herbaceous plant used in traditional medicine to treat several diseases. In the present work, different fractions of Euphorbia hirta L. hydroalcoholic extract were investigated for their anti-diabetic properties on α-glucosidase’s inhibition activities. C...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4865
Soil samples from flood affected areas and non-affected areas of different farmlands in Obunagha, Bayelsa State, Nigeria; were collected for this study. The study was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical properties, and pollution indices of flooded and non-flooded farmlands...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i4864