The growing demand for sustainable energy has intensified interest in biodiesel production from non-edible feedstocks. In this study, biodiesel was produced from Jatropha curcas seed oil via a two-step process involving acid-catalyzed esterification followed by MgO-catalyzed tran...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i2389
Ganoderma sichuanense is a mushroom commonly used in traditional medicine, but information on its nutritional profiles remains insufficient. This study aimed to determine the quantitative proximate, mineral, and amino acid compositions of Ganoderma sichuanense. Proximate analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i2388
Marine algae have attracted a great deal of interest as an excellent source of bioplastic due to their hydrocolloid properties and rich polysaccharide. This research focuses on the development of bioplastic products from Gracilaria salicornia and Halimeda opuntia with Zinc Oxide...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i2387
Background: Medicinal plants remain an important source of biologically active compounds used in modern drug discovery. This study investigated the phytochemical constituents of Amaranthus spinosus leaf extract using Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) to identify potent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i2386
In this paper, the structural and electrical properties in MgSiO3 liquid are investigated by means of molecular dynamics simulation at 3200 K, in the range 0÷30 GPa. The simulation indicates that the structure of MgSiO3 liquid contains MgOy units (y = 3÷9). They have a tendency t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1384
Abiodun Tola Seriki, Chioma Christiana Obi, Emmanuel Olukayode Olumuyiwa, Asomugha Lauretta Ugonnaya & Elusakin Elizabeth Boluwatife·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2026
The presence of waterborne pathogens in drinking water and physiochemical parameters, such as pH and chloride levels, that are outside of the usual range, are serious issues with water quality that can jeopardize safety. Thus, the purpose of this study was to isolate the pathoge...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1385
In the Warri, Niger Delta, human faeces are disposed of in open areas and rivers without treatment, and they contain a high concentration of nutrients, organic debris, and pathogens. In the absence of proper disposal measures, human faeces can cause environmental and health hazar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1383
The global education sector endured a massive disruption in early 2020 because of the pandemic caused by the spread of the coronavirus, thus requiring an instant shift from conventional pedagogy to emergency remote teaching. This study is specifically concerned with the distincti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1382
Sergio Laurent, Mahefarivo Andrianjakaniaina, Virginie Rasoatahina, Luciano Flavien Zaralahy, Razafindrakoto Christian Razafindrabe, Fidison Herick Randrianarivelo, Solen Josse, Anne Wadouachi, Razafitsiferana Théophile & Herilala Léa Rasoanaivo·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2026
Background: Tragia furialis Bojer is a medicinal plant from northern Madagascar, is traditionally used to treat coughs, asthma, and skin infections. This study evaluated its antioxidant and antimicrobial potential and identified its active phytochemical constituents. Study Design...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1381
This study determined the concentrations of some heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Pb and Cr) in tomatoes collected from some selected farms (labelled TF-A-TF-E) in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria using AAS. The result showed that the concentrations of all the heavy metals in the analyzed toma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1378
The contamination indices and ecological risk assessment of trace metals in soil from five different dumpsites in Uyo metropolis and their control site was assessed using models stipulated by Hakanson (1980) while the mean concentrations of some trace metals in soil from the inve...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1379
This study assessed the concentrations of heavy metals in seafood from three different markets in Enugu Metropolis, focusing on iron, lead, cadmium, and zinc in catfish, snail, and periwinkle. The markets sampled were Abakpa, Garriki, and Ogbete. The extracts of the test samples...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1380
This was developed artificial neural network model for predicting the moisture ratio of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) utilizing drying time, drying rate and temperature as input parameters. Bitter leaf was dried in an oven dryer at four different temperatures (40 oC, 50 oC, 6...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1377
The persistent contamination of aquatic environments by metal ions such as Cu²⁺ and Ni²⁺ poses serious environmental and public health risks. This study explores the use of oil extracted from Phaseolus vulgaris (common bean) as a green, biodegradable extractant for the removal of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1376
Lead (Pb) present in water at high levels causes a serious problem in many places all over the world. Activated carbon (AC) is employed as a low- cost alternative adsorbent in wastewater treatment for removal of heavy metals, acid dyes and even odour. The objective of this study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1375