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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Delonix regia Extract, Characterization and its Application as Adsorbent for Removal of Cu (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution

Ahmed M. Abu-Dief, Laila H. Abdel-Rahman, M. A. Abd– ElSayed & Mallak Megalea Zikry · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

In this research synthesis of silver nanoparticles by a green method is studied. The high importance of silver nanoparticles using extract of Delonix regia (DREAgNs) is due to their unique properties, such as non-expensive, easily available and have application in water treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v9i130202

Synthesis and Characterization of Caprolactam- based Ionic Liquids as Green Solvents

Rania A. Naiyl, Fredrick O. Kengara, Kirimi H. Kiriamiti & Yousif A. Ragab · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Aims: To synthesize and characterize six caprolactam-based ionic liquids (CPILs) by combination of caprolactam with different organic and inorganic Brønsted acids that can be utilized for lipid extraction from microalgae. Study design:  Experimental design include quantitative an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i430201

Thermodynamic and Adsorption Study of the Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel by Aframomum chrysanthum Extract in 0.1 M Hydrochloric Acid Solution

Omotola M. Fayomi, Habibat F. Chahul, David C. Ike, Gloria I. Ndukwe & Ikpum M. Phoebe · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

The study reports the corrosion inhibition activity of methanol extract of Aframomum chrysanthum on mild steel in 0.1 M HCl, using gravimetry analysis. The weight loss of the mild steels was observed to increase with increasing immersion time. The inhibition efficiency (%IE) was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i430200

Antioxidants Capacity, Phenolic and Oxalate Content from Two Varieties of Solanum melongena at Different Maturity Stages

A. Mohd Zulkhairi, M. N. Siti Aisyah, M. Razali, G. Nur Syafini, M. B. Umikalsum, A. Aimi Athirah, M. Y. Nur Daliana & H. Rosali · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Aims: To investigate the antioxidant activities, total phenolic and oxalate contents in two varieties of eggplant (Solanum melongena) (terung telunjuk (TT) and terung rapuh (TR)) at different maturity stages. Study design: Each sample was extracted three times (n=3) for the antio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i430198

Treatment of Wastewaters from the Olive Mill Industry Wastewaters by Sonication Process at Different Conditions

Rukiye Oztekin & Delia Teresa Sponza · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

In this study, the effects of increasing sonication time (60 min, 120 and 150 min), increasing temperatures (25oC, 30oC and 60oC), different Dissolved Oxygen (DO) concentrations (2 mg/l, 4 mg/l, 6 and 10 mg/l), different N2(g) sparging (15 and 30 min) and H2O2 concentrations (100...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i430197

Point Zero Charge Determination and Fluoride Adsorption on Natural Red Ash (Metal Oxide)

Lejalem Abeble Dagnaw & Dessie Almaw Cherie · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

The PZC is essential parameter for the characterization of certain materials used for the treatment of organic or inorganic wastes in the environment, particularly from waste water and industrial sludge. Potentiometric titration and batch experimentation method was used to determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i430196

Sonication of Petrochemical Industry Wastewaters

Rukiye Oztekin & Delia Teresa Sponza · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

The objective of the study was the treatment of the pollutants (dissolved chemical oxygen demand (CODdis), total organic carbon (TOC) and total and individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)) present in the petrochemical industry wastewater (PCI) by sonication. The effects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i330195

Determination and Analysis of Metals in Freshwater Microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina platensis) through Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (TXRF)

J. I. Bungudu & Lorrie M. Murphy · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

This work investigates the concentration of some trace elements in freshwater microalgae ( Chlorella vulgaris and Spirulina platensis) through total reflection x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (TXRF). Slurry samples were prepared from 3.4 ± 0.5 to 9.8 ± 0.5 mg of freeze-dried alga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i330194

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Plumbagozeylanica L. Roots and Its Aphrodisiac Effect in Male Rats

Patrick Onen, Daniel Ocira, Timothy Omara, Jacob Nyeko & Augastine Okwir · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Aim: To perform phytochemical screening of Plumbago zeylanica L. root extracts and assess the claim of its use in traditional management of erectile dysfunction in Uganda through evaluation of the aphrodisiac effect of its aqueous extracts in male Wistar rats. Study Design: This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i330193

Characterization and Optimization of Biodiesel Produced from Palm Oil Using Acidified Clay Heterogeneous Catalyst

U. Onyekwelu Ijeoma, T. Nwabanne Jospeh & E. Onu Chijioke · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

The objective of the present work is to synthesize and characterizethe production of biodiesel from palm oil. Acid activated heterogeneous catalyst was used in the synthesis process. The clay was characterized using SEM. The effect of process variables such as reaction temperatur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i330192

Nutritional Value of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Meat

H. E. Abdel- Mobdy, H. A. Abdel-Aal, S. L. Souzan & A. G. Nassar · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

The purpose of this study was to figure out catfish meat's chemical composition, mineral content, amino acid composition, and fatty acid profile. Moisture, protein, lipid, and ash content were measured at 71.30%, 19.03%, 8.10%, and 1.5%, respectively. Catfish meat had higher leve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i230190

Development and Validation of Ultra Visible Spectrophotometric Method for the Estimation of Thymoquinone

Sagar Trivedi, Veena Belgamwar & Kamlesh Wadher · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Aim: The work mainly focuses on developing a robust UV-Visible spectroscopic method for qualitative and quantitative analysis of thymoquinone and this will open to many possibilities in exploiting the wonders of this bioactive molecule. Study Design:  UV-vis Spectrophotometric me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i230189

Effect of Seasonal Fluctuations on the Nutrient Content of Whole Body of Callinectes pallidus

Oluwafemi Akinsola Omole, Oluwafunmike Blessing Adepoju, Nebert Ulteino Aeneas, Gloria O Nwauzor, Uchechi Ugoh & Adunola Abosede Bello · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

Due to the effect of species, age, sex, environment and season on the nutrientcomposition of seafood, the effect of seasonal fluctuations on the nutrient content of whole body of Callinectes pallidus caught during dry and wet seasonswas investigated.The proximate composition of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i230188

Molecular Docking Study of Some Nitro Diazo Dye Derivatives as Antiviral Candidates of COVID-19

Mohammed Hadi Al–Douh, Elham Abdalrahem Bin Selim, Hassan Hadi Abdallah, Hewa Y. Abdullah, Aisha Khalid Al–Bakri, Dahab Salim Al–Nohey, Samia Mabrook Bin Mahram, Khulood Mahfoudh Yusr & Faten Abdulaziz Bin Hawiel · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2021

In this study, the computerized molecular docking method was used to investigate the interactions of five nitro diazo dye derivatives 1-5 with COVID-19, CLpro, RAF and PLpro as very important viral proteins to target the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Among the used diazo dyes, compound...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2021/v8i230187