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Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Water Purification
Abstract: DNA hydrogels have been demonstrated as versatile catalysts, potential adsorbents, sensors and immobilization carriers of bioactive molecules. They are a type of tenuous, semiflexible polymeric network that consists of precisely designed synthetic nucleotide strands as chemical or physical cross-linkers. Hydrogels have been widely studied due to their improved physicochemical properties and used as antibacterial platforms, wastewater pollutants, adsorbents and drug deliverers. Because of their biocompatibility and the ability to mix …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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A Review on Water Treatment by Nanotechnology Based Membrane Materials
Abstract: Nanotechnology offers novel nanomaterials having a good potential for the surface, ground and wastewater treatment contaminants using different technologies. Performance of membrane technology is based upon the type and size of material, and novel nano-structured materials range from 4 nm to 100 nm. Among the numerous 3D nanoparticles having high potential applications, nanostructured coated ceramic membranes, nanocomposite, TFC, carbon nano tubes (CNT), zeolite, silicate and mixed matrix membranes are considered …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–54 Read article
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Eco Friendly Water Purifier through UV+RO in Rural Areas
Abstract: ABSTRACTA study on the performance of raw water or tap water purifier was conducted between January to May in 2016. The Raw water or tap water was treated through the “advanced biotech techniques” i.e., solar panel TDS meter, UV lamp, RO membrane, TDS controller and UF (Ultra filtration). It was observed that raw water or tap water is more unhygienic which is very harmful for us. RO membrane and UV …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Participatory Varietal Selection on Drought Tolerant Rice at Sundarbazar, Lamjung
Abstract: A Participatory Varietal Selection (PVS) trial was conducted in rainfed lowland at Sundarbazar, Lamjung with the objective to assess the performance of drought tolerant rice (DTR) genotypes on phenological, biometric, yield and yield attributing characters during rainy season 2017. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications and ten treatments consisting IR-14L635 (T1), IR-15L1043 (T2), IR-14L363 (T3), IR-15L1077 (T4), IR-14L613 (T5), IR-15L1091 (T6), IR-15L1018 (T7), …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Nano Composite based on Agro-Industrial waste and removal of pollutants from Waste Water
Abstract: India’s economy is largely dependent on Agriculture. A lot of agricultural waste is generated and most of the waste is burnt by the farmers in India, due to which economy is lost as well as environmental problem is created.In this study an effort has been made on green synthesis of nano-composites using agricultural waste like bagasee,rice husk and industrial waste like flyash material. Nano-technology is is being used in almost …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Mass Transport of Heavy Metals in Soil Columns Amended with Biochar Nanoparticles
Abstract: Biochar has potential as a valuable material for removing heavy metals from wastewater. The biochar obtained by pyrolysis of the Pomegranate Peel (PPBC) under an oxygen-limited atmosphere in a muffle furnace at 450°C. The biochar was also analyzed through SEM and FTIR for identification of particle size and functional groups. Therefore, the present work aims to study the effect of adding biochar to the soil columns (10 cm length and …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 62–72 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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Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using methanol extract of Passiflora foetida and its drug delivery applications
Abstract: The present study outlines a green synthetic approach on copper nanoparticles by mixing the copper salt solution with a methanol extract of leaves of Passiflora foetida. The plant extract play as a reducing agent for copper ions in copper solution into copper nanoparticles providing a safer process. The plant extract contains numerous secondary metabolites involving in the reduction of copper ions into forming nanoparticles. The spectroscopic analysis of green synthesized …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–52 Read article
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Advanced Recent Synthesis and characterization of SnO2 NPs using Aristolochia bracteolata leaf Extract and multy Application
Abstract: The SnO2 nanoparticle was synthesised by sol-gel method and sonication technique. SnO2 nanoparticle using Aristolochia bracteolata leaf Extract. Aristolochia bracteolata is a shrup distributed in India, this family Aristolochiaceae, it is used in the medicine. The nanoparticle was characterized by HR-SEM with (EDX), (HR-TEM), XRD analysis, photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) and UV-Vis DRS. This nanopartricles was photodegradation of Rhodamine B dye under the UV-light irradiation at 365 nm. The hydroxyl radical …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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AN OVERVIEW ON ANTICANCER ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS OF HIMALAYAN REGION
Abstract: The conventional treatments of cancer by chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, etc. are difficult and cause adverse side effects. Plants are the prominent source of unique phytochemicals, which provide a novel mechanism to delay the growth or eliminate the neoplastic cells without causing side effects to the normal cells. This review aims to provide an ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and toxicological overview of some of the Himalayan medicinal plants having anticancer properties. The review …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of high saline water resistant sulphur composite from petrochemical waste
Abstract: Petrochemical industry produces variety of side products and waste materials like sulphur, spent catalysts, spent adsorbents, etc. These waste materials can be converted to the value-added products by forming their composites with unique properties. For example, sulphur due to its chemical properties like high resistivity to corrosive environment, hydrophobic nature, antifungal property, its composite can be prepared and used in construction industries as a substitute for cement composite material. To …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 64–77 Read article
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Guar Gum and Its Graft Copolymers: An Overview
Abstract: Guar gum, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, is being widely used in numerous applications. Guar gum is modified by graft copolymerization to improve upon properties. Grafting is an innovative method to produce a new class of semi synthetic polymeric materials. In grafting, while the original properties of polymer remain intact, some additional and useful properties are incorporated. Natural polymers are available in huge quantities on Earth, since billions of years. Guar …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Electrodeposition of Bright Zn–Co–Fe Alloy Coatings on Mild Steel and Their Characterization
Abstract: Sulphate bath having ZnSO4. 7H2O, CoSO4. 7H2O, FeSO4.7H2O and thiamine hydrochloride (THC) and citric acid (CA) in combination, was optimized for deposition of bright Zn–Co–Fe alloy coating on mild steel. Bath constituents and operating parameters were optimized by Hull cell method, for highest corrosion performance against coating. The effect of current density on deposit characters viz., corrosion resistance, hardness, thickness, CCE were evaluated. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Investigation on Synthesis and Evaluation of Nanopore NaA Zeolite Membranes
Abstract: Effects of synthesis parameters on the membrane structure and performance have been investigated for nanopore NaA zeolite membranes grown onto seeded mullite supports. Molar composition of the starting gel of nano NaA membranes was: SiO2/Al2O3=0.8–3.2, Na2O/Al2O3=1.6–4.6, and H2O/Al2O3=50–200. Also, effects of crystallization time and temperature on the membrane performance were studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the membranes exhibited peaks corresponding to the support and the zeolite. The crystal species …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Review on Preparation and Application Fields of Triazole &Tetrazole Derivatives
Abstract: This review described triazole and tetrazole (five-ring), these are heterocyclic aromatic five-ring compounds consisting of (two carbon atoms and three nitrogen atoms in triazole) while (four nitrogen atoms with one carbon atom in terazole), and they exist in three different formulas with different locations of heterogeneous atoms in the ring. These compounds were distinguished by a high efficiency towards microorganisms and microbes and have wide importance in the field of …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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CORROSION RESISTANCE OF BINARY AND TERNARY ALLOY COATINGS FROM ACID SULPHATE BATH
Abstract: Electroplating of three binary (Zn-Ni, Zn-Co and Zn-Fe) and two ternary (Zn-Ni-Co and Zn-Co-Fe) alloy coatings were developed onto mild steel substrate using 2-((4-chlorophenyl) amino)-1-(6-methyl-1H-pyrazolo [3, 4 - b] quinolin-1-yl) ethanone (CME) as an additive. Hull cell technique was used to optimize the bath constituents and operating conditions. Corrosion rate of binary and ternary alloy coatings were determined using potentiodynamic polarization method. Corrosion rate of ternary Zn-Ni-Co alloy coating was …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Organically Modified Peanut Shell Flour-Reinforced Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on Basic Properties
Abstract: Innovative composite ingredients are increasingly being used, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, aviation, and construction industries. Due to the remarkable properties of nanocomposite components, traditional ingredients are being replaced. This study's work focuses on the usage of polypropylene (PP) as polymer matrices and nanoclay and peanut shell flour (PSF) as reinforcing materials. To enhance the mechanical properties of the PP/PSF composites in the present work, PSFs were treated using sodium …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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A New Method of Unicellular Alga Concentration using Hydrogen Bubbles Photoelectroflotation Process Powered by Solar Energy
Abstract: Most of the existing unicellular algae are used to enrich closed ecosystems with pure oxygen in the process of biosynthesis. The concentrate of unicellular algae contains not only living cells, but also the full range of water-soluble metabolites, contained in their nutrient medium. The concentrate of unicellular algae can be used in any existing animal feeding systems, as well as in the production of granular feed. The most interesting is …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Influence of CeO2 nanoparticles on the corrosion behavior of electrodeposited Ni coatings
Abstract: Nickel-Ceria (Ni-CeO2) nanocomposite coatings were developed on mild steel (MS) substrate using electrodeposition method. The codeposition of the nanoparticles was achieved from the optimized Ni plating bath loaded with CeO2 nanoparticles (particle size <20 nm). Ni and Ni-CeO2 coatings were achieved at a wide current density (c.d.) range from 1.0 to 5.0 A/dm2 under optimal conditions, and their corrosion protection efficacy was examined in 5% NaCl medium. The material property …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Magneto-electrodeposition of Sn–Ni alloy Coating for Better Corrosion Protection
Abstract: The present paper reports the development of excellent corrosion resistant Sn–Ni alloy coatings from a new pyrophosphate bath by magneto-electrodeposition (MED) approach. First part reports optimization of conditions for deposition of Sn–Ni coatings on mild steel by conventional electrodeposition (ED) method and their characterization. The second part demonstrates how the corrosion resistance of Sn–Ni alloy coatings can be improved drastically by MED method, using same bath. Significant decrease of corrosion …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–42 Read article