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91 articles for “plant extracts.”
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Development of Azadirachta Indica Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and their Prospective Role in Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: An advanced and eco-friendly method for development of nanoparticles is the fundamental role of Nanotechnology. In recent times, the domain of nanotechnology and nanoscience research has witnessed remarkable advancement, resulting in its colloquial name "tiny science." The convergence of nanotechnology and biology leads to the emergence of a highly sophisticated domain known as nanobiotechnology. Nanoparticles are considered the primary structural units in nanotechnology. These particles, referred to as NPs, are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 32–51 Read article
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Performance Calculation of a Gas Plant Compressor Unit
Abstract: This research was centered on calculating the performance of a gas plant compressor unit which was achieved using Tunu Booster Station facility. The results shows that the ability of the compressor, isentropic efficiency and coefficient of performance of the compressor gave values of 33899kw, 0.83 and 1.2. The deviations from the existing plant values were 35.6%, 31.7% and 20% respectively. Other parameters that were considered and evaluated include the failure …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Review on Lignin, Its Derivatives and Their Applications
Abstract: Due to the excessive use of fossil fuels day by day everywhere, several severe problems on the globe and related to environmental issues like environmental problems and heating are cropping up and posing a big problem. Due to this reason, several attempts are being made to develop other sustainable alternate energy sources which are based on plant biomass. However, those materials contain lignin, which makes up approximately 18-30% of the …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiments for Science , Pre-medical, and Pharmacy studentsChapter IV: Identification and Purification of Organic Compounds
Abstract: In order to identify an organic compound, a chemist needs to apply the suitable technique, depending on the compound state. Accordingly, melting point identification is applied for solids, boiling point for liquids, and sublimation for some compounds which have the tendency to sublime. On the other hand, When an organic compound is isolated from its natural source such as plants, it can be contaminated with some other undesirable compounds, called …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–59 Read article
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Isocoreopsin and Glycogen Phosphorylase – An in-silico Interaction Study: A New Way to Tackle Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)†
Abstract: The activity of glycogen phosphorylase (GP) plays a crucial role in regulating glycogen metabolism, and its excessive activity has been closely linked to the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). Therefore, targeting GP inhibition has emerged as a significant therapeutic strategy for managing this disease. Current research focuses on the discovery and development of novel small molecules capable of suppressing GP activity. Among these, flavonoids have …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 76–80 Read article
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Investigation of 2, 4-D Hepatotoxicity and Lepidium sativum Antitoxicity on Rat Tissue using FT-IR Spectroscopy
Abstract: Pesticides have been proven to induce various toxicities in animals, plants and humans. The current study aimed to apply FTIR spectroscopy for the investigation of the antitoxic effect of the medicinal plant Lepidium sativum (LS) against the pesticide 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) hepatotoxicity. Twelve male albino Wister rats were divided into four groups (control, protective, curative and LS only) and were treated for 4 weeks. Results indicated that the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–29 Read article
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Study on the Possibility of Ginger Juice Extract in Methyl Orange Decolorization
Abstract: In this research work, the authors investigated the potential of ginger juice as a natural and eco- friendly agent for the decolorization of an azo dye under varying pH conditions. Specifically, the study focused on the probability of dye decolorization at pH 6 and pH 8 to understand the influence of acidic and alkaline environments. Additionally, the effect of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a co- treatment agent was assessed. For …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Application of Surface Water Quality Classification Models Using Principal Components Analysis and Cluster Analysis
Abstract: Water quality monitoring has one of the highest priorities in surface water protection policy. Many variety approaches are being used to interpret and analyze the concealed variables that determine the variance of observed water quality of various source points. A considerable proportion of these approaches are mainly based on statistical methods, multivariate statistical techniques in particular. In the present study, the use of multivariate techniques is required to reduce the …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–31 Read article
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Mass Production and Isolation of Trichoderma harzianum from Different Media Using Liquid and Solid Fermentation Technique and Evolution against Fusarium oxysporum
Abstract: Mycelial growth conidal production and biomass yield of trichoderma species (Trichoderma harzianum) were examined on different culture media including potato dextrose media, waksman media, soyabean meal media, glucose peptone media, jaggery media, malt extract media, cornmeal media, czepaks media. A big factor in growth rate was the medium. The optimum medium in terms of growth spore generation and biomass output was soyabean meal media. For mycelial growth, biomass output, and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Bioremediation Capacity of a Commercial Probiotic, Bacillus clausii, for Chromium (VI) and Lead (II) Toxicity
Abstract: Heavy metals cause disastrous effects on any living organisms. Probiotics have the ability to reduce metal toxicity. Commercial probiotics having bioremediation capacity can use these bacteria as an alternative to conventional remediation methods. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals including chromium (VI) (Cr [VI]) and lead (II) (Pb [II]) causes fatal toxicity in humans. Some naturally occurring bacterial species, such as Bacillus and Pseudomonas, contribute their role in bioremediation of these …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Spirulina with Lemon Juice on Anemia among Under-five Children in Selected Schools at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Anemia among under-five children is an important concern for the health authorities in India. Untreated anemia in children can have a serious effect on their growth. Spirulina is blue-green algae. It contains protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. It is aimed at a quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of spirulina with lemon juice on anemia among under-five children in selected schools at Madurai, Tamilnadu. Quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 50–61 Read article