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Effect of Environmental Parameters on Metal Corrosion in Soil Using Finite Element Method
Abstract: Deterioration of buried metal due to corrosive soil environment is a major issue worldwide. Although failure of buried metal due to corrosive soil is an old problem, yet such failures are still uncontrollable even with the application of advanced corrosion protection technologies. Therefore, understanding environmental parameters causing corrosion of buried metals are necessary. This research work reviews environmental parameters causing corrosion of buried metal in soils. These functional parameters include: …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Preparation and Performance Evaluation of LDPE/Rice Starch Blend Composites by Extrusion Method
Abstract: Discarding synthetic polymers such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) used in food packaging ingredients is today considered a serious ecological threat because they are non-decomposable. The goal of this article is to create a decomposable polymer by incorporating a bio-polymer (starch) into its polymeric matrix. This article focuses on the preparation and characterization of rice starch (RS)-mixed LDPE decomposable polymer. In the first study, the effect of variability of RS content …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Modelling the Effect of Functional Parameter Upon Temperature on The Biodegradation Rate of Hydrocarbons: A Mathematical Review
Abstract: As oil industries continue exploration and exploitation of the environment, the tendency of oil spillage, and by extension, pollution of the marine and coastal environment is on the rise. Therefore, this research work reviews the methodologies or ways of curbing this menace which includes the use ofmicrobes to consume or ‘eat up’ such oil spills in a series of redox processes. However, several factors affect the rate of consumption of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 43–49 Read article
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Study on Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Nanocomposites after Fiber Surface Treatment
Abstract: Numerous composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE), wood flour (WF), and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) were prepared by melt compounding followed by injection mold. This paper aims to evaluate the feasibility of using HDPE and underutilized WF as a material for the development of woodplastic composites, as well as the strengthening effect of nanoclay on them. To develop the poor interfacial interaction between the hydrophilic WF and hydrophobic HDPE matrix, as …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 43–53 Read article
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Bioethanol Production from Corncob Cellulosic Biomass: RSM and ANN based Optimization for Dilute Acid Pretreatment
Abstract: To increase the yield of fermentable sugars, the complexity of lignocellulosic biomass requires a pretreatment method. Dilute acid hydrolysis was used to efficiently pretreatment corn cobs. The aim of this study was to characterize corncob and investigate the effect of process parameters on total reducing sugar (TRS) yield during dilute acid hydrolysis pretreatment of corncob biomass. The morphology and microstructure of the samples were examined using an X-ray diffraction machine, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–34 Read article
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Monitoring the Effect of Temperature on Percentage of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation in Packed Bed Units using Agro-Based Adsorbents
Abstract: This research demonstrates the significance of adsorbent and packed bed unit or column for the treatment of water medium contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon. The investigation further revealed the effect of temperature on the performance of the adsorbent in treatment of water medium contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon. The investigation delved deeper into understanding the influence of temperature on the adsorbent's efficacy in treating water mediums contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbon. The study …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–47 Read article
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Feasibility Study on Spent Pot Lining (SPL) as Raw Material in Cement Manufacture Process
Abstract: SPL is a waste material that comes free from the production of Aluminum industrial. SPL is separated in two fractions: a carbon-rich fraction referred to as “first cut” and a refractories rich fraction referred to as “second cut”. One commonly used solution is the processing of SPL fractions in cement kilns. The primary reasons for the cement producer to process the SPL are the reduction in raw material costs from …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Studies on Phytoplanktons and Their Role in Environmental Monitoring and Management
Abstract: Several parameters are known to affect the quality of environment. These parameters or properties can be physical, chemical or biological. Physical properties of water quality include temperature and turbidity. Chemical characteristics involve parameters such as pH and dissolved oxygen. Biological indicators of water quality typically are the algae and phytoplankton. These parameters are relevant not only to surface water studies of the ocean, lakes and rivers, but to groundwater and …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Critical Examination on Aluminum Corrosion in Marine water Media Environment
Abstract: Investigation into the critical examination on aluminum corrosion in marine water media environment of Niger Delta in Nigeria was monitored using experimental and theoretical approach. Weight loss was experienced with increase in the period of exposure indicating the occurrence of corrosion of aluminum in both fresh and salt water body. The weight loss and corrosion rate characteristics of the aluminum in the river water media environment was further examine using …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–43 Read article
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Automobile Wash Water Treatment Using Date Seed Adsorbent & Bio-Sand Filtration System
Abstract: From past few years, recycling of car wash water is getting more importance due to the lack of fresh water resources and also the demand of water is increasing day by day. In many industries including car wash industry, one of the major challenge to find an economic and efficient treatment solution for removing oil, soap, waxes oil, grease and contaminated water of car wash as these wastewater consists of …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Design and Performance Evaluation of an Existing Cooling Tower in Port Harcourt Refinery
Abstract: The need for efficient and effective waste heat removal systems forms the basis of this research which is the Design and Performance Evaluation of an Existing Cooling Tower in Port Harcourt Refinery. The design performance equation models were developed by the application of the principle of conservation of mass and energy and also from standard correlations from literatures. The input parameters for the solution of the design performance equations were …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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Biodegradation of Plastic using Micro-organisms
Abstract: Plastics have become an important of modern life and are used in different sectors of application. In a year about 260 million tons of plastics are produced worldwide. Demand for plastics in India reached about 9.99 million tons in year 2014-2015. Plastics are high molecular weight organic source materials. In the present in view of the increasing use of plastics and its harmful effects, it has become necessary to prepare …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Bioremediation of Polluted Drainage with Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Abstract: This research was aimed at examining the petroleum product discharge in drainage within Port Harcourt City, samples were collected and mixed. Microbial analysis and physicochemical properties of the sample were determined. The sample was subjected into bioremediation after culturing of the microorganisms isolated, identified and characterized. The two microorganisms used are pseudomonas aeruginosa and aspergillus niger. The results obtained revealed high concentration for heavy crude oil than mixed crude oil; …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Environmental Impacts of Water Pollution
Abstract: Water is required for all life forms to exist. Water is essential for agriculture, industry, fishing, and tourism, among other things, in addition to household uses. Water availability has decreased as the world's population, urbanization, and industrialization have increased. The quality of the water used is also deteriorating as it becomes increasingly polluted. You've probably heard about some of the health harm or adverse consequences of water contamination. This teachable …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 46–49 Read article
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Determination of the Flow Velocity Resistance in Non- Submerged Woody Plants
Abstract: Vegetation on the bank of a river or stream has a major influence on resistance, velocity distribution,and turbulence force. The resistance to flow in open channels depends on different channel and flow parameters. Out of many factors, vegetation is the mainly important parameter in open channels. In this study have been five points to measure the velocity in the channel. The experimental work has been done by a rectangular channel …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Hydro-Geochemical Analysis of Groundwater of a Micro-Watershed (MWS) of Banas River Basin, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: About 5.25 billion population of the world have depend on groundwater to meet their water needs, and the growth of agriculture and human health have both been significantly affected by groundwater quality. Land use, surface-and-subsurface geology, and soil characteristics all have an effect on groundwater composition, which in turn affects groundwater quality. Fluoride, nitrate, chloride, CaCO3, and salt are the main problem in groundwater quality in Rajasthan. Groundwater quality data …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Nano-technology based Chemical Sensor in Food Industries
Abstract: A major part of present science and technological development links with nano- technologies as it contributes to each branch of science by its versatile characteristics which make it familiar in both living & non-living world. Food is one of the essential necessities for all the living elements as a source of energy. Without food, no one can survive in this world, hence regular intake of foods with proper nutrition is …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Anti-tubercular activity of dioxo molybdenum (VI) metal complexes of 2-((E)-(1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3-((Z)-(quinoline-8-ylimino)methyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-4-ylimino)methyl)phenol
Abstract: Dioxomolybdenum(VI) complexes tetradentate ligand 2-((E)-(1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3-((Z)-(quinoline-8-ylimino)methyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-4-ylimino)methyl)phenol was synthesized by conventional method The ligands and their MoO22+ complexes have been characterized on the basis of elemental analysis, electronic. I.R., 1H and 13C-NMR spectral method, by their spectral studies, octahedral geometry of the complex has been proposed. On evaluation of in-vitro antitubercular activity of the ligand and dioxo Mo(VI) metal complex found that complex is more potent antitubercular agent than ligand. Keywords: anti-tubercular …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 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
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ISONIAZID STABILIZED TUNGSTEN TRICARBONYL COMPLEX: A NEW CO-RELEASING MOLECULE WITH ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY
Abstract: Transition metal carbonyl complexes substituted with biologically active ligand can act as CO-releasing molecules which have beneficial roles including antimicrobial activity. Careful choices of ancillary ligand such as isoniazid help in eliminating issues of toxicity that may arise from drug substrates. Substitution reaction of tungsten hexacarbonyl with isoniazid in the presence of trimethylamine N-oxide under nitrogen atmosphere was carried out at ambient temperature for 72 hrs. The product was characterized …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–43 Read article