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Gas turbines - A review
Abstract: Gas-turbine engines are any internal combustion engines that use gas as the working fluid to turn a turbine. Additionally, this phrase also refers to an entire internal combustion engine, which must have a turbine, a combustion chamber, and a compressor. Power generation with gas turbines dates back to 1939.One of the most often utilised power generation systems today is the gas turbine. The compressor, the combustion chamber The turbine, combustor …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review on Withania somnifera Species
Abstract: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, often referred to as Ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is a renownedmedicinal herb widely utilized in traditional medical practices, especially Ayurveda, and it belongs tothe Solanaceae family. The plant has attracted considerable scientific interest because of its wide rangeof pharmacological effects and therapeutic possibilities. Different sections of this plant, particularly theroots and leaves, possess bioactive components that enhance its therapeutic properties. Many experimental and clinical studies have …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Studies on Extraction of Bioflavonoids from Leaves of Plumeria rubra
Abstract: Plumeria rubra, a tropical flowering plant from the Apocynaceae family, holds notable aesthetic and traditional significance. It is frequently grown in tropical areas as an ornamental shrub or small tree, reaching up to six meters in height. Renowned for its visual appeal, it is especially valued in the creation of leis and other floral arrangements. Although the plant’s sap is toxic, it is recognized for its medicinal and aromatic potential. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Natural Polymers as Substitutes for Gelatine Capsules: A Comprehensive Overview
Abstract: Gelatine capsules are widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for over a century due to their easy-to-swallow nature and their ability to release pharma active ingredients in a controlled manner. However, due to growing concerns over health, ethical issues, and environmental issues associated with the use of animal-derived products, there has been a significant interest towards developing natural, plant-based, and synthetic alternatives to gelatine. This article briefly explores …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Ecological Investigation onDiversity of Standing and Seed Bank Vegetation along the bank of Kali River in its Meerut segment
Abstract: Soil seed banks serve as reservoirs of seeds for subsequent regeneration of plants. Soil seed banks were investigated along the Kali river bank (KRB) in Meerut region of Uttar Pradesh. The study aimed at examining species richness and diversity, determining seed densities, assessing the spatial distribution of seeds in the soil and comparing the similarity in species composition between the standing vegetation and soil seed bank. A total of 33 …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Pharmacological Active Potential of Moringa oleifera
Abstract: Moringa oleifera is one of the most important herbal plants which has wide potential of pharmacological activity. Its extract has good potential of curing many diseases. Nowadays Moringa Oleifera have been essential for daily use because of its multiverse’s utilization. Moringa oleifera has many bio- active constituents like alkaloids, tannins, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids in various parts of this plants which provide various pharmacological activities in the body. Such bio-active components …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Construction of Wetland
Abstract: Constructed wetlands area unit is the artificial waste treatment system of shallow experimental tanks, ponds or channels that area unit planted with domestically on the market land plants. They work on natural capability of plants to treat waste from completely different sources of rising concern concerning pollution of water bodies to discharge of waste in them, it's necessary to initiate various thinking as standard ways through STPs (Sewage treatment Plants) …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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How Interdependency of Living Being Impacts the Development of a Biodiversity: In Context to Urban Ecology
Abstract: In many respects, organisms depend on the interactions they have with their surroundings and other living things. Biodiversity is the variability of many organisms with their ecological complexes in which they fall. The diversity of living organisms can be within them or possibly between them. Either directly or indirectly, both plants and animals depend on each other. The way they depend on, forms compatibility with their surroundings. Originally, plants were …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Phytoremediation of Lead by Brassica juncea and Vetiver zizanioidus
Abstract: The engineering-based remediation technologies of heavy metals from contaminated soil are time consuming, expensive, and create noise to the environment. Accumulation of heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, and Ni is destructive to not only plants and animals but also to complete ecosystem. Lead contamination keeps on increasing day by day from industrial waste, paints, ceramics, use of biosolids, and many more. Metals cannot easily degrade, so effective …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Synthetic Seed Technology and Its Applications: A Review
Abstract: Synthetic seed technology is a novel approach in plant tissue culture, as it joins the benefits of clonal propagation with those of seed proliferation. Production of synthetic seeds has opened new era in in vitro plant propagation technology, because it offers many useful advantages on a commercial scale for the propagation of a variety of plants. Synthetic seed technology is useful in multiplication and conservation of elite plant species, which …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Neutralization of Naja Naja Snake Venom by Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rivea hypocrateriformis
Abstract: Snake venom has been the cause of innumerable deaths worldwide.For the last century, antivenin is the only available antivenom in market for specific treatment. However,antivenin does not provide enough protection against venom induced haemorrhage, necrosis, nephrotoxicity and often develops hypersensitivity reactions. India has a rich source of the usage of medicinal plants. Many Indian medicinal plants in olden days used by tribal people like Gonds, Bhils, santhal, kasha etc to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Studies on Extraction and Purification of Rutin from Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara zapota leaves
Abstract: Manilkara zapota (sapodilla) is belongs to sapotaceae family. This plant contains various nutrition values. The fruit of sapota is rich with many antioxidants, the leaf of this beneficial plant is also very useful, which helps in improving the condition of digestive tract by prevention of disease like gastritis,enteritis. As sapota is also rich with vitamin C and antioxidants which also boosts immunnity of the body and lowers the risk of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes: Sustainable Approach for Managing Phosphorus Deficiency in Agricultural Soils
Abstract: As compared to many other major nutrients, phosphorus is by far the least mobile and accessible to plants in almost all type of soil conditions. Phosphorus occurs in abundant quantity in soils in both organic and inorganic forms; still it is frequently a prime limiting factor for plant growth. The bioavailability of inorganic phosphorus in the soil rhizosphere varies with factors that include: type of plant species, nutritional status of …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Assessment of Different Wheat Varieties Under Various Nitrogen Levels
Abstract: The correlation between nitrogen (N) application and yield of different wheat varieties was determined at the farms of University of Agriculture Peshawar. Three different wheat varieties viz Pirsabaq 2103, Galaxy and Insaf were grown at five different N levels viz. 0, 40, 80, 120 and 160 kg N ha-1 under randomized complete block design with three replications in split plot arrangements. Mineral fertilizers such as Urea source was used for …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 16–30 Read article
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Soil : Our Need
Abstract: Helpful soil microorganisms exist in soils, so these species are nature's unsung heroes. They develop potential interaction with plants, among other things, to shield them from harm and give plants with nourishment. Dust, chemicals, as well as other unwanted substances from surface water by soil. Which is because many of the healthiest sources of water are underground. Natural methods, like soil uptake, chemical filtration, and the nutrition cycle, according to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 77–81 Read article
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Schemes of Trace Selenium Nanoparticles on Earth
Abstract: This article is written about resources of selenium compatible with dosage-wise recovery from nature. Selenium (Se) above trace is toxic to human beings. The plant is the source of Se based on differential stages in botanical ethics from various parts of plants. Selenium found in nature as selenite, selenite, selenides, and seleno-proteins in plants. Se nanospheres related to a size considered as of importance in industry and biology acts. Antimicrobial …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 Read article
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Design and Pinch Analysis of Methyl Acetate Production Process using Aspen Plus and Aspen Energy Analyzer
Abstract: Abstract This study deals with the design and heat integration of Methyl Acetate production process. Initially, Methyl Acetate production process plant is designed using Aspen Plus. Methyl acetate obtained is 99.99% pure and the designed plant is safe to environment with less emissions. For the developed process plant, pinch analysis is applied using Aspen Energy Analyzer. Improved Heat exchanger networks (HEN) is obtained with retrofit analysis of the process plant. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Excessive Application of Synthetic Fertilizers and their Adverse Impact on the Productivity of Soil
Abstract: In the present scenario of agriculture, the chemical fertilizers are the essential part of growing any kind of crop. They macro and micro nutrients play a vital role in the production of crop and can be increased but plant growth do not attain developed roots and do not attain maturity. The excessive use of fertilizers is very dangerous and enter the water, air and soil. The toxic substances absorbed by …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Green Chemistry Approach for the Preparation of Silver Nanoparticles: A Review
Abstract: The word "nanoparticles" refers to particles within a size range of 10 and 100 nm. Nanotechnology is the topic that is growing the fastest because of its applications in science and technology to produce new at the nanoscale range. Silver is the metal of first preference among the various noble metals. The production of silver nanoparticles can be achieved by different methods such as: chemical method, biological method, green synthesis. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Jatropha curcas L.: A promising source of Biofuels for Pollution Free Environment
Abstract: Jatropha curcas L. has been propagated as unique and potential tropical plant for augmenting renewable energy sources due to its several merits for which it deserves to be considered as sole plant in the tangible and intangible benefits of ecology and environment. The species has been advocated for extensive plantations on degraded wasteland throughout the world. Presently, this plant has received much attention because of its immense role in bio-diesel …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article