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Comparative Theoretical Study of the Pharmacophores of Several Antimalarial Drugs Approved for Sale on the Pharmaceutical Market in Côte d'Ivoire

Jean Missa Ehouman, Thomas Sopi Affi, Stéphane Georges Dembélé, Nobel Kouakou N’guessan, Fandia Konate, Kafoumba Bamba & Nahossé Ziao · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Malaria remains a public health problem requiring pharmacological innovation in antimalarial drugs. Therefore, their study is of great interest in providing a rapid and less costly route to the development of new, more effective antimalarial drugs. The molecular dipole moment and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6961

Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship (QSAR) Anticancer Modeling of the MCF-7 Cell Line of Phthalocyanine Derivatives

Francis KOUAME, Mawa Koné, Lawson Ekossias Digre BEKE, Camille Medy NONGBE & Georges Stephane Dembele · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Breast cancer is a major public health issue and justifies the ongoing search for new active and selective molecules. In this study, a QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship) model was developed to predict the anticancer activity of a series of phthalocyanine derivati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6962

Band-Gap Engineered TiO₂–CuO/Hydroxyapatite Photocatalyst for Efficient Treatment and Dye Degradation in Wastewater Systems

Olusegun Ajayi, Temitope Ezekiel Akanbi & Yusuff Adeyinka · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) under sunlight irradiation was investigated using a TiO₂–CuO/hydroxyapatite (HAp) composite catalyst. To enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of conventional semiconductor photocatalysts, TiO₂–CuO/HAp composite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6959

Characterization and Potential Use of Kombé Clay Materials in the Adsorption of Chromate and Nitrate Ions

Jean Claude Bibila Mafoumba, Zita Flora Diamouangana Mpissi, Merline Lady Kouhounina Banzouzi, Erman Praise Nzaba Madila & Moutou Joseph-Marie · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

This work aims to evaluate the ability of Kombé clays, in the Republic of Congo, to adsorb chromate and nitrate ions in water. To do this, we first characterized the clay to obtain information on its physicochemical and mineralogical properties. We then performed chromate and nit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6958

Distribution of Essential Elements in Natural Waters: A Case Study of Nwaniba River, Akwa Ibom State

Clement O. Obadimu, Ifiok O. Ekwere, Solomon E. Shaibu & Ubong B. Essien · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Knowledge of the distribution of key elements in natural waters is a crucial variable in evaluating geochemical processes and optimising environmental conditions. This work assessed the Nwaniba River in Akwa Ibom State to calculate the spatial distribution, contamination status o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6957

Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Binding study of Heteroleptic Metal(II) Complexes of Benzylacetone-benzoylhydrazone Mixed with N,N-Donor Ligands

Temitope Adekunle AJAYEOBA, Adetokunbo Temitope FAMOJURO, Idowu Julius OLAWUNI, Tajudeen Adisa YUSUFF, Emmanuel Olusola ADEYEMI & Omolara Josephine FAGBEMI · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

In this study, benzylacetone-benzoylhydrazone ligand (BABH) and its heteroleptic metal(II) complexes [Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II)] with 2, 2´-bipyridine, 1, 10-phenanthroline, and ethylenediamine (N-N donors) were synthesized. The compounds were analysed with spectroscopic techniqu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6956

Ecofriendly Formulation and Biological Activities of Cosmetic Prepared from the Oil of Citrus paradisi and Citrus lemon Seeds

Babatolu A.O., Akinlami O.O. & Oloyede H.O. · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Synthetic cosmetic products pose threats to humans and the ecosystem. This is because the ingredients used in the formulation are reported to be known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and emerging contaminants. But herbal cosmetics are known for their therapeutic properties and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6955

Seasonal Variation and Nutrient Dynamics in Sediment Physicochemical Characteristics of Douglas Creek, Niger Delta

Clement O. Obadimu, Ifiok O. Ekwere & Emmanuel E. Ubuo · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Aims: This study investigated seasonal variations in the physicochemical characteristics of sediments from Douglas Creek, Niger Delta, with emphasis on nutrient dynamics and ecological implications. Study Design: A cross-sectional seasonal study design was employed. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i6954

Adsorption Kinetics of Cu(II), Cr(III), and Ni(II) Ions from a Multicomponent Solution Using Synthetic Zeolite

Indira Šestan, Melisa Ahmetović & Selma Hasanović · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Zeolites are particularly suitable adsorbents due to their pronounced ion-exchange capacity, high efficiency, stability, and the ability to be regenerated and reused multiple times. Their characteristic crystalline structure enables the exchange of sodium, potassium, calcium, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5953

Bioinspired Polymer Metal Complex Composites: Design and Emerging Applications

Priya S A · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Polymer–metal complex composites are a versatile class of hybrid materials that Polymer–metal complex composites represent a versatile class of hybrid materials that integrate the structural flexibility of polymers with the functional tunability of metal coordination compounds. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5952

Association between Traditional Use of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Never-Die) and Visual Outcomes in Patients with Corneal Pathologies: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Odoya, O.R., Odoya, N.E. & Oladimeji N. A. · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

The cornea is an avascular, transparent eye structure. It is responsible for uniform refraction of light that enters the eye and constitutes the anterior-most part of the eyeball. Topically administered drugs are absorbed primarily through the corneal route making the cornea the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5951

Physicochemical and Microbial Quality of Rainwater Treated with Mothballs and Elaeis guineensis (Jacq) in Local Water Purification Practices in Kovié (Lomé/Togo)

Finagnon H. AGNIMONHAN, Ilyame OURO-LOWAN, Egbéola N. CHITOU, William OFFIN, Bienvenu GLINMA, Ibrahim Tchakala, Bouraima DJERI, Kéwouyèmi W. CHOUTI & Dossou Sika Salomé KPOVIESSI · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Mothballs and Elaeis guineensis (Jacq) leaves are substances for the purification of runoff rainwater by the population of Kovié. The objective of this study is to evaluate the quality of water treated with mothballs and the aqueous extract of Elaeis guineensis (Jacq) leaves over...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5950

Dominance of β-Caryophyllene and Its Epoxidized Derivatives in the Leaf Essential Oil of Uvaria chamae from Côte d’Ivoire: Analysis by GC–MS and ¹³C NMR

Bamba Souleymane, Ouattara Logopho Hyacinthe, Atsain-Allangba Marie Rosine, Oussou Kouamé Raphaël, Katou Yapo Séverin & Gué Lieuné Alexis · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

The essential oil from the leaves of Uvaria chamae, collected in Daloa (Côte d’Ivoire), was extracted by hydrodistillation using a Clevenger-type apparatus, affording a yield of 0.062 ± 0.001%. Comprehensive chemical profiling by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), furt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5949

Comparative Effects of Purification Methods on the Yield and Functional Qualities of Cashew Gum

Pégnonsienrè Lacina SORO, Marcellin Konan KOUADIO, Naka Toure, Fankroma Martial Thierry Koné, Kouakou Martin Dje & Soumaïla Dabonné · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Aims: Plant hydrocolloids, such as exudates from the Anacardium occidental (cashew) tree, play an important role in food industry. However, prior to utilisation, raw exudates must undergo a purification process, to yield a purified gum with optimal technological properties. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5947

Estimation of Iron Content in Water Using Conductometric Method

Abhijit Mallick & Debamalya Ghosh · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Iron content is one of the important parameters of water quality. Permanganometric method is a very common technique to estimate Fe2+ ion. However, this technique fails to estimate Fe3+ ion but water sample contains both Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions. Colourimetric method is popular to esti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5948