Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology
Volume 6, Issue 3 (2016)
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A Review of Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforce Material for Green Composite
Abstract: The use of natural fiber as reinforcement in polymeric composites for technical applications has been a research subject of scientists during last decade. Natural fibers have the advantages that they are renewable resources and have marketing appeal. Agriculture wastes can be used to prepare green composites. Consumption of plastics can also be reduced by using natural fiber reinforced composite. There is growing interest in the use of woven composites for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Immobilization of Carbonic Anhydrase: A Review
Abstract: Excessive levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) have a devastating effect on life and the environment. Due to increasing CO2 emissions, there are several carbon sequestration techniques that have been employed such as oceanic injection, geological injection, and scrubbing and carbonation which are expensive, prone to leakage and have limited efficiency. They also require careful regulation and monitoring. Therefore, there is a need for an efficient and cost-effective technique to combat …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Turmeric Extract and Curcumin Enhance the Yield of T2 Bacteriophage in E. coli
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE It has been demonstrated that turmeric and curcumin—a chemical present in turmeric—have antibacterial and antiviral activity for viruses of humans. Increasing concentrations of turmeric extract and purified curcumin have no effect on the replication of Escherichia coli cultured in Luria-Bertani broth. Increasing concentrations of curcumin enhance the replication of T2 bacteriophage in E. coli cells. E. coli cells treated with purified curcumin …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Evaluation of Efficacy of Hulba (Trigonellafoenumgraecum Linn.) in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Control Trial
Abstract: The prevalence of the disease is approximately 0.5–1%. Rheumatoid arthritis has a large impact on patient’s quality of life and it has also been associated with a reduced life expectancy. Therefore, the study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Tukhm Hulba (Trigonellafoenumgraecum Linn.) in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. The study was carried out as a single, blind, randomized and standard controlled trial, to evaluate the efficacy of Tukhme …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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A Study of the Antibacterial Effect of Euphorbia hirta L. Bud Extracts against Escherichia coli
Abstract: Methanol, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and Aqueous extracts of buds of Euphorbia hirta L. have been evaluated for antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli. Antibacterial effect examined by disc diffusion method. Maximum in vitro inhibition was scored in methanol or aqueous extracts of bud of Euphorbia hirta L. which showed inhibition diameter of 20 mm against Escherichia coli, followed by dimethyl sulfoxide extract of the same plant leaf with inhibition diameter of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 6–9 Read article