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Seaweed Mediated Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Gracilaria fergusonii J.Ag. Collected From Hare Island, Thoothukudi in the South East Coast of Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: In the present study silver nanoparticles were synthesized using the aqueous extract of red seaweed Gracilaria fergusonii J.Ag. as the reducing agent. The formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by colour change from light yellow to dark brownish red, UV– visible spectroscopy, FT-IR, X-ray diffraction method (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis spectroscopy (EDS). The anoparticles showed an absorbance at 442 nm on UV–visible spectroscopy. The …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 50–57 Read article
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Study on the Significance of Water Treatment Using Activated Carbon from Palm Bunch Fiber
Abstract: Activated carbon produced from palm bunch fibers was investigated for water treatment with the aim to improve water quality for industrial consumption and not for humans and animal consumption. Dominantly the activated carbon produced from palm bunch fiber was used for treatment of industrial effluent water and the application is environmental friendly. The high alkali concentration in the activated carbon improved the pH level of the treated water from 4.03 …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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A Review on Bioethanol Production
Abstract: Bioethanol is a renewable and bio-based form of alcohol that serves as an important alternative to fossil fuels, primarily as a transportation fuel and an additive in gasoline and has various other industrial applications. The production of fuel ethanol (which is also referred to as "bioethanol") from renewable lignocellulosic materials has the potential to lessen global petroleum demand while lowering the overall release of carbon dioxide, the primary contributor to …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Response Surface Methodology in the Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Palm Kernel Oil and Cellobiose by Acid Catalysis in Non-solvent Medium
Abstract: Cellobiose, rich in hydroxyl (OH) functional groups was used in a solventless transesterification process with Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) to produce high-quality biodiesel and glycerol. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to examine the effect of reaction temperature, catalyst concentration, reaction time, and cellobiose: oil ratio to optimize the process parameters for highpurity and yield of consequent biodiesel. The process was an acid-catalyzed transesterification reacton of Palm Kernel Oil and …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Distribution Parameter Concentration of Alkalinity and Total hardness in Stagnant Water Environment: The Concepts of Oil and Gas Emission Influence
Abstract: Model for predicting the distribution parameter concentration of alkalinity and total hardness in stagnant water environment upon the influence of oil and gasemission was investigated in this paper. The model was formulated from the basic principle of mass and momentum concept which was resolved to obtain an ordinary differential equation. A mathematical tool known as the least square method was applied to resolve the differential equation to obtain quadratic equation …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Investigation into the Design of Components of Bag Filtersuse for Cement Production
Abstract: Bag Filters play important role in the economy of modern industries that it is use for not only to control air pollution but to prevent waster and recycle materials back into the process. Because of the importance of Bag houses in industries, considerable effort has been done by scientists till now on the modeling of this unit for better understanding and improved productivity. To model and design a bag house …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 35–51 Read article
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Chemical Resistance of Coconut Shell-Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Abstract: In this contribution, the uptake of water, methanol, acetone and toluene at ambient temperature by Coconut Shell-Filled Rubber Vulcanizates as a function of time were studied. The rubber vulcanizate with varying Coconut Shell filler (CSF) concentration of 10 to 50 pphr at 10 pphr interval was prepared using two roll mixing mill and compression moulding process. The effect of filler loading on the percentage uptake of different chemicals (water, methane, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Plant Extracts Volume Effects on the Corrosion of MCS Metal Sample using Water-Based as an Inhibitor
Abstract: The effect of water-based extracts of two different samples was examine with respect to volume on the characteristics of MCS metal corrosion inhibition. This research revealed that volume of extracts is a controlling factor in terms of metal corrosion inhibition as demonstrated by the two different water-based extracts investigated. Increase in the inhibiting substance (water-based extract) in terms of volume resulted to decrease in the rate of corrosion of the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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The Improvement of Polyvinyl Chloride Synthesis Using Different Approaches
Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is produced by the polymerization of the vinyl chloride monomer either by direct chlorination of olefins or by addition of hydrogen chloride to acetylene. The polymerization conditions are: heat, peroxides or oxidizing agents with basic structure as -CH2CHCl.CHCl-CH2.CHCl-. Polyvinyl chloride is a thermoplastic and its plasticity can be increased by incorporating ‘plasticizers’ of relatively low molecular weight organic materials during molding or extrusion. PVC has high hardness …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–52 Read article
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Examination of Root Cause of Fuel Tanker Truck Accident in Nigeria: The Concept of Reliability of Non-Human Factor
Abstract: The non-human factor in terms of fuel tanker truck accident in some area of Nigeria was investigated to know the root cause as well the contributing factors and to project the way forward to mitigate the menace, because at the end human life are lost. This investigation was addressed by applying the concepts of reliability, probability and relative accident consequence, in which the mean time between accident, accident rate and …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Overview on the Thermal Properties, Geometric Structure and Recycling Process of Thermoplastic Materials.
Abstract: This study is aim to discuss the thermal properties, geometric structure and recycling process of thermoplastic materials. Also, recycling is one of the most important actions currently available to reduce the negative impact on the environment and represent one of the most dynamic areas in plastics industry today. Thermal properties, geometric structure and recycling process of thermoplastic materials deals with the properties of thermoplastics which includes: it may melt before …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Hot and Cold Fluid: The Concepts of Split Range Control Model
Abstract: The MATLAB tools were used in the research for monitoring the potential of hot and cold fluid application and the integrity of split range control model as related to the effect of temperature. The temperature of the cold fluid was within the room temperature and the temperature of the hot fluid was at elevated temperature. The research showcases decrease in hot fluid with increase in cold fluid, which demonstrate the …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Empirical Modelling of Metal Corrosion in Loamy Soil and Saltwater Environment
Abstract: The corrosion rate of metal in loamy soil and saltwater environment was monitored, predicted, and simulated using empirical modeling. The metal under investigation is carbon steel, which is found in a loamy soil and saltwater environments. The carbon steel sample immersed in a saltwater medium exhibited a higher corrosion rate compared to the loamy soil sample. The rise in corrosion of carbon steel can be attributed to the physiochemical characteristics …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–34 Read article
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Green synthesis of Copper nanoparticles using Ctenolepis garcini (Burm.f.) C.B Clarke.
Abstract: Copper nanoparticles, due to the excellent physical and chemical properties and low cost of preparation, have been of great interest in wide applications as heat transfer systems, antimicrobial materials, super strong materials, sensors and catalysts. The present study is a novel biological approach for the formation of copper nanoparticles using Ctenolepis garcinii (Burm.f.) C.B Clarke. Copper nitrate was made to reduce with aqueous solution of plant extract. UV-Visible spectrum showed …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Aqueous Extract of Chaetomorpha media (C.Ag.) Kuetzing
Abstract: Chaetomorpha media (C.Ag.) Kuetzing is common green seaweed belongs to the family Chlorophyceae. The aqueous extract of Chaetomorpha media was used for the biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. The Silver Nanoparticles were formed due to the reduction of silver nitrate to aqueous silver ions in the presence of seaweed extract. Silver nanoparticles exhibited dark brown colour in aqueous solution. The synthesized silver Nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Silver Nanoparticles for Enhancement of Antibiotic Antimicrobial Therapy
Abstract: With the current rise in antimicrobial resistance and infections resulting in high mortality and morbidity. There is need for novel strategies to combat these challenges such as nanoparticle technology has offered excellent opportunities. The use of metal nanoparticles such as silver with well-established antimicrobial activity conjugated with other antimicrobials has the potential to overcome the challenge of drug resistance due to its multiple mechanisms of action against microbes. This reveal …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Effect of Castor Oil Based Multi-Functional Additive on the Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate
Abstract: The effect of castor oil based multifunctional additives on the properties of natural rubber vulcanizate was studied. The castor oil was extracted from castor seed via mechanical expression and characterized. The castor oil based Multifunctional Additive (MFA) was synthesized by reacting castor oil with Diethylamine at temperature of 80oC under constant stirring for one hour and further cooled in a water bath to terminate the reaction. The formulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Methods of Cardiac Output Monitoring
Abstract: Cardiac output is the primary compensatory mechanism that responds to an oxygenation challenge. The determination of blood flow, i.e. cardiac output, is an integral part of hemodynamic monitoring. This is a review on methods of cardiac output monitoring. Minimally invasive cardiac output monitors have varying degrees of ‘invasiveness’ with some being totally non-invasive and others only marginally less invasive than a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC). All minimally invasive cardiac output …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Use of Anti-embolic Stockings Among Nurses in ICUs
Abstract: Deep vein thrombosis is less likely while wearing anti-embolic stockings. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the usage of anti-embolic stockings in intensive care units. A quantitative descriptive design was used. The study was undertaken among 100 nurses using a convenient sampling technique. Questionnaire and rating scales were the tools used, the content validity and reliability of tools were established. The …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Evaluation of a Structured Teaching Program Impact on Pediatric Staff Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Application of New Ballard’s Score
Abstract: The Ballard score is a calculator to assess the gestational maturity of your newborn in the first 24 hours. A unified system has been developed that enables physicians and other health care professionals to rapidly and accurately classify all newborns and identify high-risk neonates. Our study aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured teaching program on the knowledge of pediatric staff nurses in a selected multispecialty hospital in Wayanad …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–23 Read article