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LC-ESI/MS and GC-MS Methanol Extract Analysis, Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of Centella asiatica

Daniel A. Ondeko, Bernard F. Juma, Lilechi D. Baraza & Peter K. Nyongesa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Aims: To determine chemical constituents of the Leaf extracts of Centella asiatica using the LC-MS and GC-MS and their antimicrobial activities. Study Design: Structural determination of compounds from the leaf extracts was done using GC-MS and LC-MS analysis. The antimicrobial p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i319046

Evaluation of the Distribution of Heavy Metals in Soil around Electronic Dumpsite in Owutu, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

Henry Olawale Sawyerr & Francis Olusegun Oladeji · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

The soil from antiquity has been the primary repository of all wastes. Millions of tons of toxic e-waste from a variety of sources annually find their way into dumpsites. The assessment of the levels of Pb, Cr, Cd, Zn and Cu in soil from Owutu dumpsite in Ikorodu, Lagos State was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i319045

Evaluation of Nutritional Fact and Study of Various Physico-chemical Parameters of Black, Green and Red Grapes Samples in the Local Fruit Market

Patil Pandurang N., Amani Ahmaed Al- Aamri, Zahra Abdullah Al- Rubkhi & Aida Salim Al Abri · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Aims: Aim of our study was to analyze various nutritional fact of three types of grape fruits and compare their facts in terms of consumption. The grape is one of the most edible fruit with high amount of nutritional and medicinal properties. Study Design: Physico-chemical analys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i319041

Non-equilibrium Binding Energy Determined Using Alpha-amylase Catalysed Amylolysis of Gelatinised Starch as a Probable Generalisable Model and Importance

Ikechukwu I. Udema · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Objectives: This research was undertaken to determine the non–equilibrium binding energy by calculation after substituting experimental data into derived equations, present its role distinct from energy associated with activated enzyme–substrate (ES) complex and ultimately elucid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i319044

A Review of Potential of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bioethanol Production in Kenya

John Odhiambo Otieno & Fredrick Onyango Ogutu · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Lignocellulosic biomass is the earth’s most abundant and renewable resource, and, lignin is its strongest component. The lignocellulosic biomass has a potential to produce bioethanol for both domestic and industrial use. The presence of lignin in the biomass, however, hinders the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i219039

Open Circuit Potential, Polarization and Thermometric Study of Guar Gum as Corrosion Inhibitor on Mild Steel by in Acidic Media

Rupesh Kushwah & R. K. Pathak · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

The influence of guar gum as inhibitors for mild steel (MS) dissolved in 1.0 M H2SO4 had been investigated via various electrochemical tests at 298 K. Open circuit (OC), Tafel plots had been examined. At first OCP shift found to be more negative values which clarify that guar gum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i219040

The Characterization of Local Clay from Anambra State Nigeria for Its Potential Applications in the Production of Ceramic Whitewares

F. O. Nnaneme, T. U. Onuegbu, S. C. Agbo & E. S. Okwute · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Local clay deposits from Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State were characterized for its potential applications in the production of ceramics whitewares. XRF analysis of the clay revealed that it has high silica and alumina contents with some flux oxides. X...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i219038

A Two-part Approach to the Determination of Intrinsic Rate Constants of an Alpha-amylase Catalysed Reaction

Ikechukwu I. Udema · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Background: There is a need for equations with which to calculate the intrinsic rate constants that can further characterise enzyme catalysed reactions despite what seems to be conventional differences in methodology in the literature. Methods: Theoretical, experimental (Bernfeld...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i219037

Comparative Studies on Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Properties between Schiff Base Co(II) Complex and Peroxo Complex

Md. Mahasin Ali, Md. Nur Amin Bitu, Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Faruk Hossen, Md. Ali Asraf, Md. Akter Farooque, Md. Monowar Hossain & Md. Kudrat-E- Zahan · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

A new Schiff base Co(II) complex and - peroxo complex were synthesized and characterized by thin layer chromatography (TLC), elemental analyses, magnetic moment, conductivity measurements, UV-Vis., IR and ESI-MS spectral studies. The cobalt ion was participated in direct complexa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i219036

A Comparative Study on the Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel and Aluminium by Synthesized Inhibitors in Organic Acidic Medium

Lalita Saini & R. K. Upadhyay · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Mass loss and Scanning Electron Microscope method (SEM) have been used to study the corrosion inhibition efficiency on mild steel and aluminium using synthesized inhibitors i.e. N-Benzylidene aniline (CI1) and N-Benzylidene 4-methylaniline (CI2) in Trichloroacetic acid (TCAA). St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i119035

Contribution of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials to the Treatment of Diabetic Patients by Aid of Novel Inventions

Shiva Najigivi, Seyedahmadreza Mirmotallebi & Alireza Najigivi · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are highly growing their significance in diabetic supplies and research nowadays. It is an area that included nanomaterials, nanosensors and nanostructures as well as nanoparticle projects and also their usage in human health research. Particularly,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i119034

Synthesis, Chracterization and Antibacterial Activity of Cd(II) and Zr(IV) Peroxo-complexes

Md. Mahasin Ali, Md. Nur Amin Bitu, Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Faruk Hossen, Md. Ali Asraf, Md. Akhter Farooque & Md. Kudrat-E- Zahan · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Two new peroxo-complexes of Cd(II) and Zr(IV) ion containing Schiff base (SB) were synthesized and characterized by Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Elemental analyses, conductivity, magnetic moment measurements, UV-Vis. and FT-IR spectral studies. The Schiff base ligand derived...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i119033

One Pot Synthesis of Cu(II) and Ni(II) Peroxo Complexes Containing Schiff Base: Physicochemical, Spectral and Antibacterial Investigations

Md. Mahasin Ali, Md. Nur Amin Bitu, Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Faruk Hossen, Md. Ali Asraf, Md. Akhter Farooque & Md. Kudrat-E- Zahan · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Two new peroxo complexes of Cu(II) and Ni(II) ion containing Schiff base (SB) were synthesized and characterized by TLC, Elemental analyses, conductivity, magnetic moment measurements, UV-Vis. and IR and ESI-MS spectral studies. The Schiff base ligand derived from cinnamaldehyde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i119032

The Impact of Galena Mining in North-Eastern Nigeria on Nearby Food Crops

G. G. Yebpella, A. M. Magomya, R. Odoh, N. H. Baba & J. Yakubu · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Aims: To investigate and evaluate trace elements concentration in soils and bioaccumulation on food crops grown on agricultural fields around galena mine area, Wukari, north eastern Nigeria. Study Design: The studied area is situated in the northwestern part of Wukari Local Gover...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v8i119031

Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of New Schiff Base Tetradentate Ligands and Their Manganese (II) Complexes

Elham Abdalrahem Bin Selim, Mohammed Hadi Al–Douh, Dahab Salim Al–Nohey, Wedad Mohammed Al–Haik & Khalid Saeed Sonbol · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2020

Two Schiff base tetradentate ligands 4 and 5 were synthesized by condensation reactions of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-((2-nitrophenyl)diazenyl) benzaldehyde 1 with 1,2-diaminoethane 2 and 1,2-diaminobenzene 3, respectively. Treatment of synthesized ligands with the manganese (II) chlo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2020/v7i419030