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Removal of Pb(II) Ions from Aqueous Media via Precipitation Using Eggshell-Derived CaO

Halid Junuzović, Melisa Ahmetović, Emina Kovačević, Aida Gogić, Aldijana Mustafić, Sabina Begić, Amra Selimović, Indira Šestan, Husejin Keran, Emina Mehmedović & Lejla Osmanbegović · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The rapid growth of the global population has increased the consumption of chicken eggs, leading to the generation of significant quantities of eggshell waste. The sustainable valorization of this biowaste represents an important environmental and resource management challenge. I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2991

Physico-chemical Characterisation of Flotation Iron Tailings for Potential Industrial Valorisation

Mahamane Chapiou Souley Garba, Erol Kaya, Ibrahim Wagani, Maman Hassan Abdourazakou & Neno Abdoulaye · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The mining company makes efforts to reduce the storage of huge amounts of waste, such as tailings, through reprocessing or using these unwanted materials as a marketable product. Nevertheless, the evaluation of these tailings is crucial for environmental sustainability and econom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2990

Solvent-Free Microwave-Assisted Green Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of 2-(1H-Benzimidazol-2-yl) Benzoic Acid and its Analogues Using Recyclable PPA-SiO₂ Catalyst

Kaushal Kishor Prasad & K. P. Srivastava · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

A sustainable and environmentally benign synthetic approach for the preparation of 2-(1H-benzimidazole-2-yl) benzoic acid (BZ–BA) and a structurally modified derivative (BZ–BA–X) is reported here. The target benzimidazole framework was efficiently synthesized via a solvent-free m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2989

Restoration of Ovarian Function and Hormonal Balance by Vernonia calvoana in Heavy-Metal-Intoxicated Rats

Emmanuel Peter Ufort & Joyce Nornubari Nzor · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Heavy metal contamination in groundwater, particularly in the Niger Delta, induces oxidative stress and endocrine disruption. This study aimed to evaluate the restorative potential of Vernonia calvoana extract fractions on hormonal parameters and ovarian histoarchitecture in fema...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2987

Natural Indicators in Quantitative Analysis: A Review with Special Reference to Acidimetry and Alkalimetry

Savita Senwar & Nasreen Anjum Khan · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Acid–base titrimetry remains a cornerstone of quantitative chemical analysis in teaching, industrial quality control, and routine laboratory practice. Conventional endpoint detection in acidimetry and alkalimetry has long relied on synthetic halochromic indicators; however, growi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2988

Hydroxide Precipitation of Selected Metals from an Aqueous Solution: The Influence of Stirring Speed and Time

Sabina Begić, Halid Junuzović, Amra Selimović, Husejin Keran, Indira Šestan, Ervin Karić, Melisa Ahmetović, Azra Halilović & Amna Karić · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The expansion of industrialization and household use of synthetic compounds has generated significant wastewater containing toxic heavy metals. In developing countries, this wastewater is often discharged untreated due to the high cost of advanced treatment technologies. This stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2986

Effect of Heating Time on Phenolic Compounds, Flavonoids, and Antioxidant Activity of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Used as Biopesticides in Market Gardening in Burkina Faso

OUEDRAOGO Momouni, GANAME Arouna, NEBIE Bily, Yougoubo Abdoulaye, SOSSO Siaka & DABIRE M. Constantin · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The use of aqueous extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis as biopesticides requires a preliminary concentration step involving prolonged heating of the extracts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of heating duration on the total phenolic content and total flavonoid c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2985

The Invisible Threat of Pollution in Drinking Water and Impact on Human Health in Chhindwara District MP, India

GAUTAM PATIL, DEEPIKA CHOURIYA, A.K. AHIRWAR, SUNDAR LAL PAL & VIKAS SHENDE · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The clean and pure drinking water is the basic need of human civilization. In this research paper tries to determine the pollution level and quality of drinking water of the chhindwara district. Drinking water in Chhindwara district various blocks were carried out and their biolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2984

Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Potential of Organic Extracts of the Leaves and Flowers of Lippia multiflora Mold from Burkina Faso

Mohammad OUEDRAOGO, Arouna GANAME, Madou SIBIRI, Abdoul Rasmané SAWADOGO, Tatiafa DA, Momouni OUEDRAOGO, Emmanuel TRAORE, Bily NEBIE, Siaka SOSSO, Rémy K. Bationo, Constantin Maniénou DABIRE & Roger Honorat Charles NEBIE · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Mold) is a plant belonging to the Verbenaceae family and is widely used for its therapeutic properties in traditional medicine. The objective of this study was to investigate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of organic extracts fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1983

Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of the Essential oil of Harungana madagascariensis Lam. Ex Poiret (Hypericaceae)

N’DRI Koffi Alfred, Kouamé Bosson Antoine, KOUASSI Kouamé Séraphin, KOUAO Toffé Alexis, Mamyrbekova-Bekro Janat Akhanovna & Békro Yves-Alain · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Essential oils derived from aromatic plants are highly sought after due to their many biological properties. This is the case with Harungana madagascariensis, a plant widely used in traditional African medicine for various indications such as malaria, dysentery, and anemia. The a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1982

Thermodynamic and Transport Excess Properties of Binary Mixture: Ethyl Benzoate and 2-Butanol

LakshmanaRao G, Suresh P, Priyadarshini S & Janaki NL · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Excess thermodynamic and transport properties provide critical insight into non-ideal interactions in liquid mixtures. In this work, experimental data for the binary system ethyl benzoate (X₁) + 2-butanol (X₂) were analyzed at four temperatures (303.15, 308.15, 313.15, and 318.15...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1981

Seasonal Assessment of Chemical Properties of Borehole Water in Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

C.O. Ezurike, J.O. Ogbuagu & O.J. Okakpu · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

This study assessed the seasonal variation in the chemical properties of borehole water from twelve sampled locations in Enugu North Local Government Area over a six-month period covering the wet season (June–August 2023) and the dry season (November 2023–January 2024). The analy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1980

Investigation of the Catalytic Performance of an Activated Smectite on the Esterification Réaction of Acetic Acid by Butan-2-ol

Guy Bertrand TAMNE, Jocelin Didier Talla kengne, Patrick Pondjou Mekontchou & Justin Claude Kemmegne Mbouguen · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

In this work, a solid-phase acid catalyst was prepared from a natural Cameroonian smectite and sulfuric acid. The natural clay was treated by refluxing it in sulfuric acid for 4 hours at 80°C under constant stirring. The catalyst obtained after washing and drying was used for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1979

Charcoal Prepared from Detarium Microcarpum Peel is an Effective, Low-Cost Adsorbent for the Removal of Methylene Blue (MB) Dye from Aqueous Solutions

Idriss Mahamat Yaya, Paloumi Djoui, Mahamat Nour Abdallah & Ahmed Mohammed Mohagir · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

In an effort to promote the valorization of organic waste, Detarium microcarpum—an important fruit species in southern Chad whose use is generally limited to food consumption and traditional medicinal applications owing to its therapeutic properties—was employed as a precursor fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1976

Nitrogen Pollution and Fecal Contamination of Well Water in Divo, Southwest Ivory Coast: Characterization and Health Implications

DONGO Koffi René, KOUAME Kouakou Benoit, KONAN Gbangbo Rémis & ZEDOU Abalé Molière · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

Access to quality drinking water is a major public health issue, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas of developing countries. Its use for food or hygiene purposes requires excellent physicochemical and microbiological quality.  Thus, to assess the quality of well water in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i1977