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Bio-based feedstocks for Conversion technologies
Abstract: Efficient fuel production and energy-generation with no or reduced carbon release is an important need in today’s generation. Conversion technologies have been designed to convert bio-based waste materials into a useable form of fuel and energy. Various methods are employed in these technologies such as anaerobic digestion, pyrolysis, gasification etc. These technologies not only help generate refined fuel products but also release low carbon content that helps to maintain the …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–17 Read article
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Extraction of Nicotine from Tobacco Leaves used for Animal Cleansing
Abstract: Nicotine is addictive. An average cigarette yields about 2 mg of absorbed nicotine, and in lesser doses of that order, the substance acts as a stimulant in mammals, while high amounts (50-100 mg) can be harmful. This stimulant effect is a contributing factor to the addictive properties of tobacco smoking. Nicotine’s addictive nature includes psychoactive effects, drug-reinforced behavior, compulsive use, and relapse after abstinence, physical dependence and tolerance. Nicotine can …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Microalgae in Bioremediation of Waste water and Production of Bioproducts
Abstract: Domestic wastewater treatment and remediation is an exclusive practice due to substantial time and scheduling needed for fruitful management. Recent waste water treatment plants are extremely mechanical and costly to build and sustain. Maximum of the domestic waste water is considered feeble or average in strength with nitrogen levels between 20–40 mg/L and phosphorus levels between 4–8 mg/L[3]. These concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus are unwanted as they can lead …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 37–39 Read article
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Activated Carbon from Rice Husk for Treating Dye Waste Water
Abstract: This study was undertaken to explore the possibility of utilizing rice husk (RH) for the production of activated carbon because of its abundant, renewable, and biodegradable raw resource, and properties such as its chemical stability, oil absorption, surface area, iodine value, and high reactivity, resulting from the presence of chemically reactive hydroxyl groups. RH is roasted at high % with low cost chemical as catalyst to reduce time, with temperature …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Research Insight: Microwave Synthesis – An Implement for Green Chemistry
Abstract: Microwave science is the exploration of applying microwave radiation to synthetic responses. Microwaves go about as high recurrence electric fields and will for the most part warmth any material containing versatile electric charges, for example, polar particles in solvent or conducting ions in a solid. Polar solvents are warmed as their segment particles are compelled to turn with the field and lose vitality in impacts. Semiconducting and leading specimens heat …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Fe, Cr, Cu, Ni and Mn Concentration Determination from Matatilla Water System by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the extent of heavy metal in the Matatilla Dam water systems. Water quality is effect by the many substance water contacts during its movement through the hydrological system. Water dissolves a wide variety of minerals, nutrients and other substance from soils, rocks and atmosphere carries them in water system. Lake streams and ground water accumulate these dissolve substance and reflect distinctive characteristic of this …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Soil moisture level and carbon release are inversely proportional: Recent report
Abstract: With the advancements in the field of science and technology, it is now possible to predict or control climatic changes. A recent scientific research shows that the soil moisture levels can help determine the amount of carbon that is released into the atmosphere.
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30 Read article
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Phytoremediation: Its Background and Global Scenario
Abstract: Phytoremediation is an evolving in situ remediation technology that utilizes plants to clean polluted soil, groundwater and wastewater. Phytoremediation is defined as that branch of science that utilizes inherent abilities of green plants to remove, contain, or render harmless environmental contaminants such as heavy metals, metalloids, organic compounds, trace elements, and radioactive substances present in soil or water. The plants used in this technology include trees, shrubs, grasses and even …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Desulfurization of Light Fuels Using Trihexyl Tetradecyl Phosphonium Bromide
Abstract: Owing to the stringent environmental regulations in many countries for production of ultra-low sulfur petroleum fractions with the aim to reduce sulfur emissions, has resulted in increased interest in this area among the scientific community. The need for zero sulfur emissions enhances the requirement of more advanced techniques in desulfurization. The mechanism of desulfurization by extraction is a promising approach having several advantages over the conventional method of hydrodesulphurization. The …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Redox system initiated improved low-temperature colouration of real silk with metal-complex dyes for energy conservation
Abstract: Silk has always been the symbol of royalty due to its lustrous appearance and peach like softness. It can be dyed in bright shades with the available natural and many synthetic dyestuffs. The slight cationic character of silk makes it possible to be dyed with anionic synthetic dyes such as acid, metal complex, reactive and selected direct dyes. The main objective of colouration of a textile fibre should be to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Thiamine Hydrochloride (VB1) in Water: A Privileged Synthetic Route to Benzimidazole Derivatives
Abstract: Thiamine hydrochloride (VB1) is found to be an inexpensive, efficient, non-toxic and mild catalyst for the cyclocondensation of o-phenylinediamine and aromatic/heteroaromatic/aliphatic aldehydes in water at moderate temperature. The present work contributes a greener approach for the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives under gracious (water) reaction medium which resulted into facile, sustainable and high yielding methodology. Keywords: benzimidazoles, sustainable chemistry, thiamine hydrochloride (VB1), water
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Review on Challenges and Opportunities in Green Pharmacy
Abstract: The green chemistry revolution is providing an enormous number of challenges to those who practice chemistry in industry, education and research. With these challenges however, there are an equal number of opportunities to discover and apply new chemistry, to improve the economics of chemical manufacturing and to enhance the much-tarnished image of chemistry. After introducing the concept of new sustainable chemical technologies and also including a brief assessment of green …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Glycerol Management: Challenges and Opportunities for Biodiesel Producers and Refiners
Abstract: During the last few years, concerns with availability and cost of conventional liquid fuels increased considerably. Considering the present scenario, bio-components are playing an important role in transportation fuels. One such bio-based fuel that is being widely commercialized is biodiesel. With the commercial production of biodiesel a glut of glycerol is going to be created as a byproduct; it will cause market prices to plummet which imbalance the economic viability …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Investigation into the Kinetics of Biodegradation of Crude Oil Hydrocarbon in Different Soil Types Using Aloe Vera
Abstract: A pilot study was conducted on three different soil type contaminated with crude oil bio-simulated with Aloe vera juice to examine the effect of the stimulant on the rate of degradation of the crude oil by the indigenous microbes. Soil contaminated with crude is deficient of the essential nutrients which are needed to boast the activities of the microbes which feed on the crude. These nutrients are found in Aloe …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polyurethane in Powder Form
Abstract: Polyurethanes (PUs) are defined as a class of versatile materials with great potential for use in different applications, especially based on their structure-property relationships. Their specific mechanical, physical, biological, and chemical properties are attracting significant research to tailor made PUs for various applications. Enhancement of the properties and performance of PU-based materials are achieved through altering the production process or the raw materials used in their fabrication or via the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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The new methods of degassing fuel liquid in the tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft using the controlled vibration or the specially created temperature gradient in the liquid
Abstract: The paper presents the developed methods of degassing of fuel liquid in the fuel tank of rocket engine and liquids in the life-support system of automatic spacecraft using the controlled vibration or the specially created temperature gradient in the liquid that are simple on their of construction, economically highly effective and productive, mobile, and can be used in any part of the systems of power supply and life-support of automatic …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–43 Read article
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Synthetic Studies on Fused Benzodiazepines: A Class of Medicinally Privileged Heterocycles
Abstract: 1,4-Benzodiazepine is an important nitrogen heterocyclic scaffold because of its presence in various natural products, drugs and biologically active molecules. Henceforth, it is also known as privileged heterocycle in the field of medicinal to synthetic organic chemistry. Reactions towards the synthesis of five- and six- membered heterocycles are very easy and facile. On the other hand, synthesis of medium ring heterocycles is more difficult because of the thermodynamic limitations. Thus …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 44–59 Read article
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EFFECTS OF THE LABORATORY ASSISTED LECTURE METHODS ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY SUBJECT IN FINOTE SELAM WOREDA, AMHARA REGION
Abstract: In Science education, laboratories are considerably important because they provide the opportunity for students to perform various hands-on activities. The aim of this study was to examine the comparative effects of the laboratory assisted and lecture methods on primary school students’ achievements in chemistry subject. With this aim, four research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. Sixty six (66) students (12 male and 11 female in the experimental group …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The new method of purification of the industrial waste waters
Abstract: The main problem in the all existing electrofloatation methods of cleaning is the increase of the alkalization space near the cathode that leads to formation of the salts sediments on the cathode as a result of passing of the electric current through the water environment. The salts so tightly cover cathode’s surface that can cause the total curtailment of the process of electrofloatation. This can be explained by the fact …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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PARABENS AS FUTURE POTENTIAL DRUG
Abstract: Parabens are class of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. They are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. These compounds and their salts are used primarily for their bacterial and fungicidal properties. They are also used as food additives. Their analogues viz. ethers and hybrid / fused molecules also possess various biological activities which prompted us to synthesize few more analogues for their future …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–33 Read article