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Hydrogen Fuel Cells: A Pathway to Sustainable Distributed Energy

Simon Bbumba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Chukwuebuka Ubaka Okafor, Moses Murungi, Ivan Kiganda & John Ssekatawa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we review hydrogen fuel cell technology as a promising solution for distributed power generation. The various types of fuel cells, including polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), alkaline, phosphoric acid, solid oxide, and molten carbonate fuel cells, are discussed. Further...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6343

Structural Investigations of Some Metal Complexes of Malon-Di-(α-Naphthyl) Amide-Oxime

Mukesh Shrivastava, G. Swarnabala, S. B. Khatavkar, G. S. Sadana & Anahita Bharadwaj · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

The study investigates the structural properties of Cu(II), Ni(II), Fe(II), Co(III), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Hg(II) complexes with malon-di-(α-naphthyl)amide-oxime (isonitroso malon-di-(α-naphthyl)amine oxime). It summarizes chemicals, equipment, experimental methods, metal-ligand bo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6342

A Study of Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Folk Medicinal Plant (Teucrium polium)

A. Y. Aljaber, Z. S. Alatawi, M. N. Asiri, Naser A. Alomrani, Hatem A. Al-Aoh & Syed Khalid Mustafa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Introduction: Investigating the chemical composition and bioactivity of Teucrium polium, sometimes referred to as Germander, was the goal of the current study. Analysis was done on the T. polium extracts. Numerous chemical components found in it contribute to its therapeutic qual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6341

Enhanced Solubilisation of Insecticide Phosalone by Using Anionic and Cationic Surfactants in Aqueous Solution by Micellisation

Abdou Khadre Cissé, Nehou Diouf, Coumba Faye, Ibrahima Sarr, Souleymane Sambou, Aly Cissé, Boubacar Sidibé, Astou Ndiaye, El Hadji Tombé Bodian, Diène Diégane Thiaré & Atanasse Coly · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

The objective of this study is to enhance the solubility of the insecticide phosalone in aqueous solution through micellisation. The cationic cetyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTAC) and the anionic sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) surfactants were used. The study employs a conductomet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6340

Electrocoagulation in Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal and Pollutant Removal

Bhavya Devanooru Krishnamurthy, Likitha Mukkundur Puttaraju, Pallavi Veeregowda, Ruchitha Prasad Guruprasad & Lakshmi Shyarahalli Balakrishna · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Population explosion, urbanization, and industrialization have resulted in the generation of many types of wastewaters. One of the most crucial aspects of water treatment is the elimination of pollutants/contaminants from wastewaters, as numerous industries cause environmental po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6339

Response Surface Methodology: A Review on Optimization of Adsorption Studies

Simon Bbumba, Moses Kigozi, Jackline Nabatanzi, Ibrahim Karume, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda, Moses Murungi, John Ssekatawa & Resty Alexandria Nazziwa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein, we reviewed response surface methodology (RSM), a powerful statistical tool widely used in optimizing adsorption processes to remove synthetic dyes, toxic heavy metals, and phenols from wastewater. The widely used RSM models during optimization are the central composite d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6338

Utilization of Hydrotropes on Solubilization of Tenoxicam in Aqueous Solution

Ugodi W Gerald, Mbah J Chika, Nwodo J Ngozi, Ozochi A Oluchi & Momoh Nafisa · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Hydrotropy is a unique solubilization technique utilize to depict the increase in the solubility of a solute by the addition of a second solute (in large amount) resulting in an increase in the aqueous solubility solute of interest. Therapeutic effectiveness of a drug depends on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6337

Degradation of Amoxicillin in Water by Fenton, Photo-fenton and Photocatalysis Using Copper Oxide

Kambire Ollo, Manouan Wedjers Max Robin, Kouyaté Amadou, Kouakou Yao Urbain, Berté Mohamed, Gnamba Corneil Quand-Même, Koffi Konan Sylvestre & Kimou Kouakou Jocelin · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

In recent years, the presence of drug residues in water has become a major environmental issue. Among these pollutants is amoxicillin. Our aim is to propose effective methods for decontaminating wastewater containing amoxicillin. This study was carried out using the chemical oxyg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6336

Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Evaluation of Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex Nees, from Nigeria

Apata, D.A., Owokotomo, I.A. & Sanni, D.M · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

The medicinal plant, Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. ex Nees, used in Nigeria's ethno-medicine, was investigated for its radical scavenging and antimicrobial properties, as well as its phytochemical composition, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometric (GC-MS) analysis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6335

Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Splitting of Water and Its Application in Environmental Remediation as a Potential Alternative

Simon Bbumba, Chinaecherem Tochukwu Arum, Moses Kigozi, Ibrahim Karume, Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Ivan Kiganda, Moses Murungi, John Ssekatawa, Resty Alexandra Nazziwa & Collins Letibo Yikii · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Herein we reviewed Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles and how they are applied in the photocatalytic splitting of water to generate hydrogen but also to remove both organic and inorganic pollutants. Hydrogen generation through the splitting of water by TiO2 which is a cheap, e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6334

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Mixed Antibiotic-Vitamin Metal Complexes Involving Metronidazole and Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Medubi Kayode, Osuolale Emmanuel Ayodeji, Bintinlaye Biliquis Yetunde, Oke Temidayo Joseph, Abegunrin Tofunmi Timothy, Okeowo Habeeb, Nkwocha Stephen Tochi, Adebayo Abisola Alice & Oluchi Onyemeh · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical threat to global health, making it imperative to develop novel therapeutic strategies. This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of mixed antibiotic-vitamin metal complexes involving metronidazole and vitamin B1. Meta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6333

Phytochemical Constituent and Cumulative or Antagonistic Effects of Crops Plant Organ Combination on Free Radical Scavenging Capacity and Antioxidant Compound Content

Rémy K. Bationo, Dominique S. Kaboré, Yougoubo Abdoulaye, Noba Arrounan, Mahomed Toe, Constantin M. Dabiré, Eloi Pale & Roger H. Ch. Nébié · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Aims: In Burkina Faso, the majority of plant-based recipes are a combination of plant organs from the same or different species. For these recipes’ producers, the aim is to improve efficiency. However, our ethnobotanical surveys have revealed that for some species, efficacy is be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6331

First Principle Study of the Adsorption of Glyphosate on Illite Clay for Water Depollution

Wilfried G. KANHOUNNON, Orou Abdal Afiz Bana N’DOURO, Ezékiel LOKONON, Guy A. S. ATOHOUN & Gaston A. KPOTIN · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

The use of herbicides such as glyphosate in the agricultural sector enables agricultural intensification and thus satisfies the demand for agricultural products on the market. Glyphosate is widely used in agriculture as a herbicide for weeding fields. However, its use has a major...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6332

Determination of the Content of Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Tannins, Mineral Elements and Antioxidant Activity of Almonds Obtained from Cashew Nuts (Anacardium occidentale, Anacardiaceae) from Center Côte d'ivoire

Katou Yapo Séverin, N’Guessan Patrick Audrey, Diby Allah Léonard, Mouho Guéi Didier Roselin, Bamba Souleymane & Koffi N’dri Emmanuel · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

Aims: Anacardium occidentale from the Anacardiaceae family, is a plant whose almonds have been widely consumed in Côte d'Ivoire in recent years. In addition, almonds are a matrix containing approximately 22-24% fat; which gives it great interest in terms of valorizing its nutriti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i6329

Analysis, Quantification and Identification of Pesticides from Lettuce in Ouagadougou City (Burkina Faso)

Saratou Djinda, Yacouba Sanou & Samuel Paré · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2024

In Burkina Faso, chemical inputs are used massively in market gardening to increase the yields. The misuse of these chemicals is responsible of contamination of market garden products, leading to the rapid rotting of vegetables. The objective of this study was to determine the pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2024/v14i5330