B: Chemistry (148)
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Food Properties of Hull, Dehulled and Whole Seed Samples of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc)
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 13 Issue: 2 The functional properties of the testa, dehulled and whole seed samples of Vigna subterranea were examined under different neutral salt concentrations. Parameters examined for were: foaming capacity (FC), foaming stability (FS), water absorption capacity (WAC), emulsion capacity (EC), lowest gelation concentration (LGC) and protein solubility (PS). Results showed that the highest FC was ...
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Authors Dr. E.I. Adeyeye, A.A. Olaleye, A.J. AdesinaRead Journal Click Here
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Isolation and Partial Characterization of the Most Bioactive Metabolite from The Hexane Extract of the Aerial Part of Hydrocotyle Verticillata(WHORLED MARSHPENNYWORTH)
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 13 Issue: 2 Several of thousands of bioactive compounds have been mined from the natural product resources both from the marine and terrestrial environment all over the world. Natural product has proved potentiality of many plants for diverse clinical conditions. Many plants were found to contain compounds, the bioactive components which are used in natural medicine. In this study, the plant of inte...
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Authors Dr. Nathalie L. Daminar, Lydia M. BajoRead Journal Click Here
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Determination of Intraparticle Diffusivity of Dye Adsorption Process on to Mytilus Edulis Shells
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 13 Issue: 1 Textile industries release large amounts of wastewater at risk of toxicity. Shells could be alternative adsorbent materials both economic and less polluting. To highlight the process of adsorption of dyes on Mytilus Edulis shells, a model, based on an analytical method was applied to the case of spherical samples. The theoretical, results fo the kinetics of dye transfer were in good agre...
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Authors Ibtissam Maghri, Fatiha Amegrissi, Mohamed Elkouali, Abdelkbir Kenz, Mohamed Talbi, OmarTanane,Samia yousfi, Mouna latifa Bouamrani, Mohamed salouhiRead Journal Click Here
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Amino Acid Analysis and Preliminary Toxicological Evaluation of Garcinia Mangostana Seed Cake in Albino Rats
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 13 Issue: 1 the amino acid analysis and preliminary toxicological effect of Garcinia mangostana seed cake on albino rats have been investigated in order to determine its suitability as an additive in feed supplement. The proximate analysis of the seed cake showed that it had a high carbohydrate value of 71.02 ± 0.79% but low protein, moisture, fat and ash contents of 8.09 ± 0.21%, 10...
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Authors Dr. Ibironke A. Ajayi, Emmanuel Ifedi, Vivian N. AghanuRead Journal Click Here
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Assessment of Effect of Sewage Intrusion from Septic Tanks into the Consumable Hand Dug Wells in Lagos State, Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 13 Issue: 1 Access to a regular supply of safe water is a basic human right but many people are denied. This study investigated the physical, chemical and microbiological properties of well water installed close to septic tank in some location in Lagos metropolis. Samples were collected from five (5) wells from each location (Ikorodu, Mushin, Shomolu, Itire and Ilasamaja) during the rainy season whe...
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Authors Dr. Eruola, A.O., Olowu, R.A, Ogunyemi, I.O, Adedokun, N.ARead Journal Click Here
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Tensile Behaviour and Hardness of Coconut Fibre-Ortho Unsaturated Polyester Composites
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 13 Issue: 1 This work is aimed at investigating the effect of alkali treatment and fibre load on the tensile properties and hardness of coconut fibre-ortho unsaturated polyester composites. The short length fibres were incorporated into ortho unsaturated polyester resin. The treated and untreated fibre composite samples were subjected to tensile tests according to ASTM D638 using Instron model 3369....
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Authors Dr. Onuegbu T. U., Umoh E.T., Okoroh N. C.Read Journal Click Here
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Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Some New 1-Pheyl, 3-Ethoxycarbonyl, 5-Hydroxy Indole Derivatives as a Potential Antimicrobial Agents
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 7 The derivatives of Indole show biological activities including herbicidal. The newly synthesized compounds 1- phenylethyl,2-methyl,3-ethoxy carbonyl,5-methoxycarbonyl ,2- methoxy Indole (Compound 2) were prepared by treating 1- phenyl,3-ethoxycarbonyl,5-hydroxy,2-methyl Indole (Com-pound 1) successively with methyl bromo- acetate and refluxing with K2CO3 / KI in the presence of dry aceto...
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Authors Dr. Basavaraj M. Kalshetty, Ramesh S. Gani, M.B.KalashettiRead Journal Click Here
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Lipid Composition ofThree Different Types ofLand Snails Consumed In Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 7 The levels of fatty acids, phospholipids and zoosterols were determined in the edible parts of three land snails consumed in Nigeria [Archachatina marginata, Archatina (archatina) archatina and Limicolaria sp.)] on dry weight basis. Results showed crude fat varied from 2.22-2.38 g/100 g; SFA varied from 37.5- 49.8 % of total fatty acids, total unsaturated fatty acids varied from 50.2-62....
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Authors Dr. E.I. AdeyeyeRead Journal Click Here
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Phytochemical Investigations on Elaeagnus umbellata
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 7 - In the course of phytochemical investigations on methanol extract of Elaeagnus umbellata lead to the isolation of new isoflavone and phenol compound as a source from this plant. The isolation of plant also gave the terpenoid compound. The name of isolated compounds are; 3-(hydroxymethyl)-4-methoxyphenol (1) and 5, 7-dihydroxy-3(2-hydroxyphenyl-4H-chromen-4-one (1) and Stigmasterol (3)....
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Authors Dr. Syeda Farina Asghar, Habib-ur-RehmanRead Journal Click Here
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Evaluation of 6, 8-Dichloro-2-Methyl-4H-Chromen-4-One Derivatives as Antileishmanial Agents
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 7 The present work aims at study of antileishmanial activity of some 6, 8-dichloro-2-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one derivatives. The synthesized chromenes have been screened for antileishmanial activity on L. major parasite. The results were promising and showed that all compounds under investigation have some degree of activity against leishmania L. major parasite and compound 5 showed potential...
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Authors Dr. Nizam Baloch, Yasser M.S.A.Alkahraman, Mudassir A.Zaidi, Hassan M.F.MadkourRead Journal Click Here
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Comparative Studies on the Functional Properties of Neem, Jatropha, Castor, and Moringa Seeds Oil as Potential Feed Stocks for Biodiesel Production in Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 7 Fossil fuel resources are decreasing daily while biodiesel fuels are attracting increasing attention worldwide as blending components or direct replacements for diesel fuel in vehicle engines. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of oils extracted from Jatropha, neem, moringa and castor seeds for their suitability in biodiesel production. This is with a view to compare ...
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Authors Dr. S.G. Zaku, S. A. Emmanual, A.H. Isa, A. KabirRead Journal Click Here
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Ocimum Gratissimum: The Brine Shrimps Lethality of a New Chemotype Grown in South Western Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 6 Hydro-distilled volatile oils of leaves and seeds of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) were investigated for chemical constituents and brine shrimp lethality activity. The essential oil of the leaves of O. gratissimum consisted of γ- terpinene (52.86%), Z-tert-butyl-4- hydroxy anisole (13.93%), caryophyllene (10.37%) and p-cymenene (7.16%) as the major compounds while the essentia...
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Authors Dr. Owokotomo I. A, Ekundayo, O, Dina, ORead Journal Click Here
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Analytical Assessment of Cadmium, Lead and Iron in Hand Dug Wells of Ilaro, South-Western Nigeria
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 6 The levels of selected heavy metals; Cadmium, Lead and Iron in the hand dug wells of Ilaro town was critically assessed at strategic points of the area to determine the level of pollution caused by anthropogenic activity within the town using different physical and chemical processes. The Mean ± S.D of the results obtained are; Cadmium 0.017±0.016 mg/l; Lead 0.229ÂÂ...
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Authors Dr. Eruola, A.O., Adedokun, N.ARead Journal Click Here
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The Kinetics and Effect of pH on Removal of Manganese, Cadmium and Lead from Aqueous Solution by Maize Cobs
Published In: GJSFR Part: B: Chemistry Volume: 12 Issue: 6 The ability of maize cobs as a biosorbent of Manganese Cadmium and lead in aqueous solution was studied. The effect of contact time, ionic strength, kinetic of sorption mechanism and the adsorbate concentrations on sorption of Mn2+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ heavy metals were examined. The kinetic of the sorption mechanism of Mn2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ was evaluated using pseudo-first order (Lagergren) ra...
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Authors Dr. A. O. EruolaRead Journal Click Here
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