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Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Activity of New Amides Containing Azo Moieties

Elham Abdalrahem Bin Selim, Mohammed Hadi Al–Douh, Samia Mabrook Bin Mahram, Wedad Mohammed Al–Haik & Khalid Saeed Sonbol · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

Three new amide compounds 6, 8 and 9 were derived from diazo dye 4. 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-(2,6-dinitrophenyl) benzaldehyde 4 was reacted separately with compounds 5 and 7 to obtain 6 and 8, respectively. The amide compound 9 was synthesized by two different methods. The reaction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i230250

Concentration Levels of Heavy Metals and Other Parameters in Water Borehole around Mogadishu Area, Somalia

Abdolahi Mohamed Adawe, Amir O. Yusuf, John Onyattac & Godfrey A. Wafulad · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

The need for clean and safe consumable water is of vital importance to any society since water is an essential substance for the sustenance of life. Mogadishu is one of the rapidly growing cities in the world with a high population, resulting in poor levels of sanitation and an i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i230249

Comparative Study between Locally Synthesized Activated Carbon and Commercial Activated Carbon and their Adsorption Isotherms on Methylene Blue

Christopher A. Idibie, Kehinde J. Awatefe & Julius I. Ese · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

Adsorption using activated carbon (AC) has been proven to be effective in the treatment of wastewater. In this study, Carica papaya seeds were utilized for activated carbon (AC) preparation using zinc chloride as the activating agent. Experiment was carried out to explore the met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i130246

Phytochemical and Essential Oil Characterization of the Aerial Parts of Leonurus cardiaca (Motherworth)

Wellington, Emmanuel, Ogbomade, Onyeike, Eugene Nwaogwugwu, Peters, Dikioye Emmanuel, Joshua, David & Ogbomade, Sampson Joe · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

There are numerous medicinal plants in the Southern and Eastern Nigeria. These plants are widely utilized in Nigerian traditional system of medicine for the treatment of countless of illnesses. This paper focused on the phytochemical and essential composition of the aerial parts...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i130247

Seasonal Variation of Heavy Metals Concentration of Industrial Effluents and Receiving Rivers in Iguosa and Ikopba, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

A. E. Adeleke, S. A. Adegbite, A. P. Onifade, A. A. Sangoremi & A. A. Adegbite · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

This study was carried out to investigate the impact of pollution on the receiving waters (Iguosa and Ikopba rivers) in Benin City. Effluents and water samples were analysed quantitatively for the presence of lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Zinc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i130248

Physico-Chemical, Functional and Antioxidant Evaluation of Some Gluten-free Flours Formulas Compared with Available Commercial Formula

Mahmoud Hussein Abdelmegiud, F. A. H. El-Soukkary, E. A. EL-Naggar & R. R. Abdelsalam · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

Gluten-free (GF) products are made using commercial flours formulas and are poor in protein, fiber, minerals and have weak physical properties that affect the quality of the final products. These factors are responsible for hampering adherence to the GF diet and for general dissa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i130245

Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Phosphate Buffered Saline and Aqueous Extracts of Aloe barbadensis Miller Leaf Latex and Gel from Three Counties of Kenya

Caroline K. Nakiguli, Viola J. Kosgei, Jackson K. Cherutoi & John Odda · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

Aims: Aloe barbadensis Miller (A. barbadensis) is one of the most treasured species from the Aloe genus that has been used in management of various ailments. However, there are few reports on the secondary metabolites, total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i130244

Linear Optical Absorptions of Photo/Thermochromic Organic Molecules Interacting with a Gold Nanoparticle

David Nørgaard Essenbæk, Andreas Erbs Hillers-Bendtsen & Kurt V. Mikkelsen · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2022

We present linear optical absorptions of photo/thermochromic molecules interacting with a gold nanoparticle. The photo/thermochromic system is the dihydroazulene/vinylheptafulvene (DHA/VHF) system and our aim is to study the effects of the interaction between the gold nanoparticl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i130243

Application of the Biomass from the Shell of Pachyrhizus erosus in the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Contaminated Waters

Liliana Lisset Gallegos Flores, Vanessa Elizabeth Martínez Mendoza & Ismael Acosta Rodríguez · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Aims: Recently, the removal capacity of different heavy metals from sites contaminated by low-cost materials has been studied, with promising results. These adsorbents include dead microorganisms, clay minerals, agricultural waste, industrial waste, and other materials. The objec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430240

Physicochemical Evaluation of Sugarcane Molasses (Black Honey) during Storage in Various Packaging Materials

A. H. Abdel Reheem, M. A. Kenawi, H. M. Ali & S. M. Hussien · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Sugarcane molasses is a nutritious beverage with a black color, characterized by its viscosity, distinctive taste and aroma, which makes it a unique food with high nutritional value. The quality characteristics of sugarcane molasses stored inside various packaging materials at di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430242

Promotion of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Fermented Oat Products

Asem Mahmoud Abdelshafy, Eid, A. El-Naggar & Mohamed, N. Kenawi · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Fermentation of oats by probiotics provides higher nutritional value and can be considered as a significant source of bioactive compounds for the human body. Moringa leaves powder (MLP) at the levels of 0.25 and 0.50% were used as an additional prebiotic source to supply oat ferm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430239

Physico-Chemical, Functional and Antioxidant Properties of Some Flours Types as Gluten-Free Ingredients Compared to Wheat Flour

Mahmoud Hussein Abdelmegiud, F. A. H. El-Soukkary, E. A. EL-Naggar & R. R. Abdelsalam · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Preparation of gluten-free products is a big challenge to the manufacturers with the main challenge of finding suitable alter-natives for gluten. Gluten-free products commercially available are poor sources of protein, fiber, minerals, and calories in the diet and poor sensory pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430238

Substituent Effect on the Infrared Spectra of Thiazolyl Styryl Ketone

R. Rajalakshmi, S. Ramkumar & R. Arulmani · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

A series of p-substituted thiazolyl styryl ketones were synthesized by the Claisen -Schmidt condensation of various substituted benzaldehydes with 5-acetyl-2,4-dimethyl thiazole. The IR spectra for all the chalcones were recorded and effect of substituent on the carbonyl and C=N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430235

Chemical Analysis of a Traditional Herbal Decoction use in Sri Lanka for Snake Bite Treatments

W. M. S. S. K. Kulatunga, L. D. A. M. Arawwawala & H. M. D. R. Herath · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Snake bite is considered as a major occupational health problem in Sri Lanka. A traditional decoction consists of nine medicinal plants clinically proven its efficacy for snake bites. In the present study, an attempt was done to carry out chemical analysis of the decoction. Chemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v10i3-430236