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Evaluation of Oil-Sorption Properties of Kapok Fiber for Cooking Oils: A Potential Check for Oil-ridden Wastewater from Restaurants
Abstract: Abstract Sewage is one of the leading sources of water pollution. The untreated water released from restaurants is the major contributor of oil pollution having devastating impact on aquatic life. Oil in water clogs pipelines, pumps and treatment equipments, decreases the efficiency of the plant and also results in high maintenance and operation costs. The natural material, kapok fibers have the capability to significantly separate oil from water by entrapping …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Carbon Nanotubes: A Potential Reinforcement Material for Composites
Abstract: AbstractSince their invention almost 10 years ago by Iijima, carbon nanotubes have been the concentration of significant research. Various researchers have since then have reported surprising physical and mechanical properties for this new type of carbon. Having exceptional mechanical properties including strength, modulus, stiffness which exceeds all current materials, carbon nanotubes offer tremendous opportunities for the development of fundamentally new nanotubes reinforced metal matrix or metal ceramics composite materials for …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 19, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial Potential of Apang (Achyranthes aspera L.): An Update Review
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE With the increase of synthetic antibiotic resistance and severe side effects, the pharmaceutical industry is interested in finding new drugs from natural sources with fewer or no side-effects. The present review deals with the phytochemical and antimicrobial aspects of Achyranthes aspera- a commonly used folk medicinal plant in Bangladesh and other tropical countries. Different parts of this plant (leaf, root, stem and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Modified Nucleosides “(ProTide)†as Potential Anti-HCV Therapeutics
Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is among the most common causes of cirrhosis and chronic liver disease worldwide. As a result, many researchers are interested in designing and synthesis of a clinical treatment for HCV. Nucleoside monophosphates and monophosphonates play such an important role for treatments of incurable diseases such as hepatitis. For example, 2'-C-methyladenosine and 2'-C-methyl guanosine have shown activities against HCV in the replicon assay as well as against …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Potentials of Hybrid System in Powering Off-grid Macro Base Transmitter Station Site
Abstract: This paper explores the possibility of hybridizing the diesel generator source system with renewable energy sources and demonstrate the potential of renewable energies to replace (partially) diesel as a source of power for mobile base station sites. The concept of hybridizing the diesel generator is to reduce both the operating cost and the quantity of different air pollutants. The patterns of load consumption by mobile base station are studied and …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 16–36 Read article
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Screening Sweetpotato Breeding Clones [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] as a Suitable Potential Source of Feedstock for Bioethanol Production
Abstract: Experiments were conducted to evaluate white and orange fleshed sweetpotatoes as a feedstock for bioethanol production, based on dry matter (DM), extractable starch, amylose-amylopectin ratio, fermentation times and ethanol yields. Ten sweetpotato cultivars viz., W308, TU0002, WS149 05, BM8342119 TU090W009, DMOI158096, DMOI158204, TIB4008, TIB4085 and, Beauregard, were planted in replicated field variety trials. Plants were established from 30 cm long vine cuttings and N was applied (P and K were …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Anti-nociceptive Potential of Scurrula parasitica: An Unexploited Parasitic Plant
Abstract: Scurrula parasitica (Loranthaceae) is an herbaceous growing shrub parasitic on Dendrophthoe falcata (Loranthaceae) which is itself parasitic on Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Scurrula parasitica is distributed throughout the western ghat region of Maharashtra, some parts of Uttar Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Genus Scurrula comprising of around 91 species, however, only S. ferruginea, S. atropurpurea, S. fusca have been investigated systematically. No such pharmacological and phytochemical data are available on the plant …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Damage Potential of Extreme Wind Events– Downburst and Tornado
Abstract: Thunderstorms have always impressed humans and cumulonimbus cloud is one of the most visually striking and photogenic natural phenomena. Unfortunately, the thunderstorms are associated with hazardous weather. Severe thunderstorms are responsible for large amount of wind induced damage around the globe. Unlike large and continental cyclones, severe local storms intensify very rapidly and dissipate after causing damage. Lightning causes many fires around the world each year and leads to severe …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–46 Read article
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Isolation, Identification and Therapeutic Potential for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Liver Diseases
Abstract: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a group of multipotent cells of diverse character composing a small ratio of the bone marrow and existing in both adult and fetal tissues. MSCs have the capacity for self-renewal, differentiation into various tissues and have the immunomodulatory properties. These remarkable properties of MSCs make them an ideal tool for tissue repair and regeneration. We review here the biological characteristics, isolation and test for the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Comparative Assessment of Antiproliferative Potential of Triphala and Ashokarishta: Dependence on Dose, Exposure Time and Age of the Preparation
Abstract: Triphala and Ashokarishta are known to be widely used herbal formulations in Ahmedabad, of which a few are local brands. Triphala is used by people of all ages for general well being while Ashokarishta is prescribed to women suffering from problems related to menstruation. Five brands of Tripahala and three brands of Ashokarishta were added to Schizosaccharomyces pombe NCYC 1683 cultures (cell cycle mutants) at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Confirming Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants Grown in Solid Waste Polluted Areas of Agra City against Alternaria alternata
Abstract: The present studies were conducted with an aim to determine the presence of occurrence ofmedicinal plants and antifungal activities of twenty selected medicinal plants from fivedifferent solid waste polluted areas of the Agra city. Achyranthes aspera, Calotropis procera,Ricinus communis shows maximum presence of occurrence, i.e., 10.63% and Eugeniajambolana has minimum presence of occurrence, i.e., 2.12%. As these plants are used formedicinal purposes such as in ayurvedic or other alternative with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Ascidians as the Potential Bioindicators of Marine Ecosystem: A Review
Abstract: Ascidians belonging to the ‘Phylum Chordata’ are effectively used as bio-indicators of anthropogenic disturbance in marine ecosystems. Each and every day marine coastal communities are exposed to several chemical compounds which are commonly used in agriculture and industrial activities. Among the various criteria, functional qualities may represent useful tools for monitoring environmental impact in coastal areas, in order to consider the impact of anthropogenic activities on the aquatic ecosystem and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Molluscan Community: A Potential Sink of Carbon
Abstract: Stored carbon in dominant molluscan species collected from three regions of the Indian subcontinent (Hooghly estuary in West Bengal, Mandovi estuary in Goa and Kalapet coast in Puducherry) was analyzed both in shell and flesh. The accumulation was more in the flesh (~35%) compared to the shell (~12%) irrespective of stations, seasons and species. Pronounced spatial variation of stored carbon was observed, which confirms the role of environmental variables on …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Nanotechnology and its Potential in the Future
Abstract: Nanotechnology is the study of extremely small structures. The prefix “Nano” is derived from the Greek word “nanos” meaning ‘DWARF’ (Small). The beauty of nanotechnology is its ability to make things smaller, so they have more impact on our lives. Nanotechnology deals with materials in the size of 0.1 to 100 nm. One nanometer is one billionth of a meter (10–9 m or 10–7 cm), about 100 thousand times smaller …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Assessment of the Potential of Permeable Concrete using Blast Furnace Slag in Treating the Highway Side Storm Water
Abstract: Storm water from highway side contains organic and inorganic pollutants including significant amount of heavy metals which need to be treated before the storm water is let into the natural water bodies. In this study, the potential of pervious concrete using blast furnace slag was assessed for pollutants removal from the highway side storm water. Removal efficiencies in respect of nitrate, phosphate, chemical oxygen demand (COD), TSS, lead, chromium, nickel …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Effect of the Annealing Temperature on CdS Nanoparticles Synthesized by Chemical Precipitation Technique and also Characterized for its Potential Technological Applications
Abstract: Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) nano particles are synthesized by chemical precipitation method. Cadmium Chloride and Thiourea are used as the precursor materials. Ammonia water & distilled water are used as solvent. The samples are annealed at 100°C, 300°C and 500°C for 1 hour. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy–dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), and X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD) are used to study the morphologies, distribution, and crystallinity of the CdS nanoparticles and to …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Evaluation of Malting Potential of Different Barley Varieties
Abstract: The grain and malt quality parameters of six malt barley variety were studied. This study was conducted to estimate the malting potential of different barley varieties (Beka, Holker, HB120, Bahate, Bokoji, and Sabini) collected from Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center. All the grain and malt quality parameters were conducted in the laboratory of Food Technology and Process Engineering at the IOT, Bahir Dar University. The three stages of malting (steeping, germination, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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"Nanotechnology: A Potential Solution to Civilization's Challenges or a Threat to Humanity?"
Abstract: Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have found widespread applications across various sectors of agriculture, including crop production, animal husbandry, poultry farming, fish farming, veterinary medicine, processing industry, and agricultural machinery production. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the utilization of nanotechnology in agriculture, while also addressing the associated risks and safety considerations. The current global population of 7.8 billion is anticipated to …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 25, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Methodologies for in silico and in vitro Test of Biphenylalanine Compounds as Potential HIV-1 gp120 Attachment Inhibitors
Abstract: We postulate that biphenylalanine and its derivatives are propitious candidates to inhibit the binding of HIV-gp120 to CD4 T-cell. Many biphenylalanine derivatives are synthesized chemically and also prevailing in nature. We have proposed atom- and bond-based 2D TOMOCOMD-CARDD approach to identify the best derivative. Moreover, according to our proposition, the principal law simulated from in silico interaction of gp120 with CD4 can be tested by ELISA in vitro. Furthermore, the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 38–42 Read article
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Production Potential, Energetics and Economic Analysis of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Cultivation: A Case Study from Damodar Command Area, West Bengal
Abstract: AbstractSesame is one of the major oilseed crop grown in India and it was selected as an alternate crop option due to its suitability in a wide range of agro-ecological environments. A field experiment was conducted in the irrigated ecosystem under Damodar Command area, West Bengal taking sesame variety ‘Rama’. Crop yield varied from 8.2 to 11.2 quintal/ha in different soil series with highest yield obtained from Naopara soil series. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article