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Volume 36, Number 4

Volume 36, Number 4

A Simple, Green Approach towards Detecting Pollutant Gases using Flower Pigments from Anthurium andreanum

Introduction Pollutant gas may be described as any substance that would alter the chemical and biological properties of the atmosphere, causing injury or harm to the natural resources. Major gas pollutants include CO2, CO,...

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A Comparative Study on Biological Activity of Schiff Bases Derived from 2-(2-amino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic Acid

Introduction The preparation of imines was first reported in the 19th century by Hugo Schiff (1864). In the recent past years various methods including solvent free synthesis and microwave irradiation have been reported for...

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Structural Characterization of Luteolin Glycosides Flavonoids from Indian Plantation White Sugar

Introduction The quality of sugar is directly related to its color value. The color incorporated in sugar crystals may originate from the cane plant itself or may be formed during processing. The former comprises...

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Computational Study of Bioactive Components of Sweet Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Linn.), Luyang Dilaw (Curcuma Longa Linn.) and Lagundi (Vitex Negundo) as Inhibitor against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv-1)

Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system, which results in progressive deterioration of the immune system. Infection of this virus leads to “immune deficiency” wherein the immune system can no...

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Differential Scanning Calorimetric Analysis of Ni Doped Sodium Hexa-titanate

Introduction The common chemical formula of sodium (alkali) titanates is Na2TinO2n+1 (where 1≤n≤8) [for 1≤n≤2, they have layered structure and for n>2, they have tunnel type of structure]. Titanates have been explored a lot...

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Effect of Ionic Strength on the Performance of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells Based on Natural Dyes

Introduction In the last three decades, there has been an increasing attention paid to dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) since its discovery by Graetzil and co-workers due to their low cost and ease of fabrication.1-3...

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Thermogravimetric Studies on Non-isothermal Oxidative Pyrolysis of Lignocellulosic Materials

Introduction Bamboo is a versatile, fast growing and renewable non-timber forest product which grows in comparatively hot and humid climates of subtropical and temperate zones of various parts of earth. Undesirable consequences of population...

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Production and Characterization of Edible Film from Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Bone Gelatin Incorporated with Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus Britton And Rose) Peel Extract

Introducton Edible film known as thin layer film that can be eaten and usually used in food product.1 Material for edible film can be classified into 3 categories there are hydrocolloid such as protein,...

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Beta vulgaris root extracts: as free radical scavengers and antibacterial agent

Introduction Natural products from plants and their different parts occupy a significant place in consumer notice and are important in healthcare in most developing countries. In recent scenario, there is an increasing interest from...

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Studies on Degradation of Flucloxacillin Sodium in Binary and Ternary Systems through UV Spectroscopy and pH Measurement

Introduction An antibiotic is an antimicrobial substance that is active against bacteria. Specially, β-lactum antibiotics are used in the treatment of greater part of diseases. FluNa is such an antibiotic that kill bacterial cells but not human cells....

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Investigation on Synthesis and Applications of Novel Polymeric Composites for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ion

Introduction Environmental contamination due to minerals and heavy metals  is the major challenging problem in our country. The concentration of heavy metals due to industrial and agricultural waste materials have been increased to the...

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Fabrication, Characterization and Antibacterial Study of Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) PVA/Cuprous Oxide (Cu2O) Nanofluids and Polymer Nanocomposite Films

Introduction Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) are the ultra-small counterparts of the polymer matrix which carry the organic or inorganic nanofillers. These nanofillers aregenerally one dimensional and are arranged uniformly through a nanoscale dispensation. In recent...

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Fractionation of Fe, Zn, Cu and Health Risk Appraisement in Two Terrestrial and Aquatic Snails Commonly Consumed In Nigeria

Introduction Fractionation is a separation process in which analyte(s) of a given matrix are partitioned into smaller fraction according to size, density, solubility, bonding or reactivity.1 Basically, fractionation studies focus on the chemical nature...

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Study on Preparation of Y-90 Microspheres in Da Lat Nuclear Reactor for Application in Treatment of Primary and Secondary Liver Cancers

Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant diseases and is becoming more and more globally at increasingly young ages.1 Around the world, liver cancer is now common in many countries....

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Vanadyl Acetylacetonate-Copper (II) Trifluoro Methane Sulfonate Catalyzed Eco-friendly Synthesis of Substituted Benzimidazoles in Aqueous Media

Introduction Benzimidazoles and their analogues are tremendous useful organic compounds, which shows an important function in organic, bioorganic and medicinal chemistry.1 Benzimidazoles and many of its analogues are widely known as their antimicrobial, anticancer,2,3...

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Transparent Membrane of Polyelectrolyte Complex Doped with 2,6-Dichlorophenol-Indophenol as an Optical Sensor for Colorimetric Measurements of Ascorbic Acid

Introduction In recent years, the development of optical sensors as analyte detection device in environmental, chemistry and biotechnology science, as well as in the pharmaceutical and health industry, have received great attention from researchers.1...

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Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Activity and Molecular Docking Studies of New Benzimidazole, Benzoxazole, Imidazole and Tetrazole Derivatives

Introduction The present situation is that the incidence of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections and physicians has become dependent on vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat a number of complicated infections that are immune to...

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Studies on New Schiff Bases of Benzoxazole: Synthesis, Anticonvulsant and Neurotoxicity Evaluation

Introduction Epilepsy is one of the most undefined diseases of the human CNS that can affect all age groups. Despite ongoing research and studies to explain the exact underlying mechanism of epilepsy and the...

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Biofabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using the Isolated Flavonoid from Combretum ovalifolium and its Anti-oxidative Ability and Catalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye

Introduction Quercetin is a flavonoid compound (polyphenol) which can be easily isolated from plant sources. Quercetin being accepted in the phase I clinical trial against the cancer studies, has shown to be effective towards...

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Synthesis, In Silico Pharmacokinetic And Antimicrobial Studies of Oxovanadium (V) Complexes With 2-(4-((2-(Carboxy) Phenoxy) Methyl)-1H-1,2,3-Triazol-1-Yl) Benzoic Acid

Introduction Vanadium complexes are reported to exhibit different biological activities including antimicrobial, antitumor, antihyperlipidemic, antiobesity, antihypertension, insulin-enhancing effect, improvement of oxygen carrying efficiency of hemoglobin and myoglobin.1-3 Also, Vanadium Complexes are used for reducing...

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Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles as Sensor Probes for the Naked-Eye Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide

Introduction Extensive research on metal nanoparticles, especially silver, has been increasing due to its excellent physical and chemical properties.1 One of the unique properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is its optical property based on...

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Synthesis, Spectral Characterization And Antibacterial Studies of Mixed Ligand La(III) and Ce(III) Complexes Derived From 1-nitroso-2-naphthol and Some Amino Acids.

Introduction The coordination compounds comprising of  transition metals containing amino acid ligands known  for their biological importance such as cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities.1 The spectrophotometric determination of metal ions by using 1-nitroso-2-naphthol have been...

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Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19): A Review on Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Molecular Mechanism, Therapeutic Evidence and Preventive Measures

Introduction At the end of the December 2019, an occurrence of unspecified pneumonia was documented in Wuhan, Province of Hubei, People’s Republic of China. The clinical properties were also identical to viral pneumonia. After...

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Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Molecular Docking of Thiophene Derived Schiff Base from 4- Amino Indane and Antibacterial, DNA Binding Activities of its Nickel and Cobalt Complexes

Introduction Schiff bases are the privileged ligands which gained importance due to their stability and flexibility.1 They are universal because of their easy synthesis, extensive applications and the ease of different structural modifications.2,3 The...

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Preparation and Identification of Reduced Phosphomolybdate via Molybdenum Blue Reaction

Introduction Polyoxomet alates (POMs) are polyatomic ions composed of metal cations bridged by oxide anions. They are constituted of early transition metal elements usually group VIB (for example molybdenum, tungsten) and group VB (such...

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Synthesis, Characterization and Single Crystal Structure of Carbanionic Sigma Complexes of Sodium and Potassium Salts

Introduction Synthetic nitroaromatic compounds widely used in a variety of materials, including drugs,1-3 pharmaceutical dyes,4-5 explosives,6-7 plastics, and pesticides. Several high energy density molecules are derived from nitroaromatic compounds.8-10 Nitroaromatic compounds are electron-deficient and...

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Modification and Application of Albizia lebbeck Sawdust For The Sorption of Lead (II) and Copper (II) From Aqueous Solutions

Introduction Disposal of untreated industrial wastes is the major source of heavy metals contamination, which causes severe water, soil and air pollution. The persistent nature of heavy metals results their accumulation in plants and...

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