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568 articles for “chemical products”
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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Murayya koenigii: Antibacterial Potential Review
Abstract: Nanoparticles (NPs) display unique characteristics in contrast to conventional physico-chemical synthesis methods, and they are utilized in various life science fields including surface coating, catalysis, food packaging, corrosion prevention, environmental cleanup, electronics, biomedical applications, and antimicrobial purposes. Metal NPs synthesized through green methods, particularly from plant origins, have garnered significant interest because of their inherent traits such as environmental friendliness, quick production, and cost efficiency. Over the past few years, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 54–67 Read article
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Cardanol Glycidyl Ether in Advanced Materials: Recent Progress, Synthetic Strategies, and Future Perspectives
Abstract: Cardanol glycidyl ether (CGE), a bio-based precursor and epoxy derived product has been emerged as a promising sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based epoxy materials. Due to the presence of a phenolic hydroxyl group and an unsaturated aliphatic side chain, cardanol can be effectively undergoes glycidylation to produce reactive epoxy monomers that has excellent flexibility, hydrophobicity, low viscosity, and notably good chemical resistance. In recent years, CGE-based systems have attracted remarkable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1163–1173 Read article
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Antibacterial Surfaces: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Microbial communities adhere to surfaces and colonize themselves. Challenges such as microbial infections are, especially, observed on the surface associated with various medical products. In this review, the authors made efforts to maintain the balance of clarity among different types of antibacterial surfaces that exhibit anti-biofouling or bactericidal or both with the help of present advancements. Besides, this review paper categorised different approaches to modify the surface to antibacterial surfaces …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 92–99 Read article
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Formation, Analysis and Characterization of Wood Pyrolysed Oil
Abstract: Pyrolysis of wood is the possible path for converting biomass to higher valuable products such as bio-oil, bio-char and bio-gas. Bio-oil or liquid bio-fuels have higher heating values, so it can store and transport more conveniently the by-products bio-char and bio-gas, which can be used to provide heat required in the process. This work is focused on the formation, analysis and characterization of bio-oil which was obtained from the mixed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Experimental Studies on the Assessment of River Water Quality: A Case Study on Noyyal River Tirupur
Abstract: Tirupur is the most popular textile industrial area, which contains 90% of the knitwear industries in India. By 2005, there were more than 729 bleaching and dyeing units in Tirupur. Now there are 2000 textile manufacturing units producing variety of goods. The textile industries release heavy amount of dye waste which contains bleaching liquids, soda ash, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium peroxide, and so many other toxic materials …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Chaetomium sp.: The Untapped Natural Resource
Abstract: Nowadays constraints on plant disease control practices especially those on the use of pesticides, biological control is increasingly occupying the minds of scientists all over the world as they are eco-friendly and cost effective. However, a number of key fungicides have been withdrawn from the market because of environment pollution, health hazards, phytotoxicity, development of resistance by the pathogens and also due to exorbitant cost of such chemical. Research and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Influence of Blanching on the Nutritional Quality and Shelf Life of Yard Long Bean
Abstract: The effects of blanching on the yard long beans were investigated to examine the nutritional quality and shelf life of the frozen products during storage in deep freeze for four months. The experiment was carried out Completely Randomized Design and there were eleven treatments using five different blanching times and two temperatures. The data were analyzed under computerized statistical methods of M-stat and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test was used to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Start-Up of the Two-Stage UASB Reactor Using Paper Mill Effluent
Abstract: This study is designed to evaluate the treatability potential of using two-stage anaerobic reactors (R-I and R-II) for the treatment of paper mill effluent. It was observed that the bicarbonate alkalinity of the reactors increased from 215 to 266 mg-CaCO3/L in reactor R-I and from 456 to 604 mg-CaCO3/L in reactor R-II, by the addition of an external buffer solution. The average volatile fatty acids formation noticed within the reactors …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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APPLICATION OF MICROBIAL TYROSINASE ENZYME FOR INDUSTRY EFFLUENT TREATMENT CONTAINING PHENOL
Abstract: Phenolic compounds are the major pollutants found in the wastewater. Mostly phenolic compounds are derived from several industrial activities like leather, steel and iron manufacturing, petrol refining and also from mining industries (U.S.EPA, 1980). They are found highly toxic and corroding in nature. They are very harmful for living beings as they cause skin disease, respiratory and gastrointestinal ulcer, hematological changes, kidney and nervous system disorder.Traditional treatments like chemical oxidation …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Compost of Rice Husk the Soil Additive
Abstract: Rice husk (RH) is the waste from rice mill. RH has maximal use as fertilizer additive. Chemical feed from RH digested sap at soil increases chlorophyll content and reduces infections of vegetable plants. Balanced rejection of soil nutrients at requisite water containment subjected after optimal proportion of husk compost, cattle dung and inorganic manures. Water and compound rejection rates at different stages of plant growth produces proper growth of plant …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analysis, and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis for Advanced Medical Materials
Abstract: Modern healthcare depends on advanced medical products that come up with new ways to care for and help patients. Characterizing these products is important to make sure they are safe, effective, and work well. While there are many analysis methods, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) are the most important ones for checking the temperature and mechanical qualities of medical materials. By measuring the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 57–72 Read article
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Physical-chemical modeling of sea and brackish water desalination using electrolysis
Abstract: The article presents the developed physical-chemical model of desalination of sea and brackish water, permitting to create a completely new desalination method and based on it to design industrial desalinator of continues action, differing by simplicity and high economic efficiency. The use of developed industrial desalinator as a cell in serial and parallel connection of desalinators permits to control by quality and production of the obtained fresh water.
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Application of Nano-technology in Weed Management: A Review
Abstract: AbstractNanotechnology is science of manipulating materials at nano-scale. Among the latest technological advancements, nanotechnology occupies a central position. It has many applications in all stages of production, processing, storing, packaging and transport of agricultural products. The reduced use of herbicides andpesticides with increased efficiency, controlled release and targeted delivery will lead to precision farming. Improvement of crops in agriculture is a continuous process. Nano-herbicides are being developed to address the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Preparation of Tamra Bhasma (Copper) by Niragni (Solar Energy) Method
Abstract: The metal Tamra (Copper)is mentioned in Ayurveda with a wide range of therapeutic utilities. Considering the significance of Tamra in therapeutics, many studies have been carried out at different centers of India. The main purpose of this study was to discover an ecofriendly, cost-effective and easy method of preparation of Tamra Bhasma. Method adapted was, purified Tamra Patra (Copper plate) mixed with Kajjali (a mixture of purified Parada and Gandhaka) …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 49–53 Read article
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Study on Chemical Insights into Alzheimer's Disease: Amyloid Beta and Tau Protein Interactions
Abstract: Background: Alzheimers disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting millions of individuals worldwide and posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. The disease is characterized by a gradual decline in cognitive functions, particularly memory, reasoning, and the ability to perform daily activities. Aim & objective: To study chemical insights in alzheimers disease, especially amyloid beta and tau protein interactions Results & discussion: The results of this review highlight …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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A Novel Approach for Extraction of Polyphenols
Abstract: Polyphenols are class of compounds which are found in fruits, vegetables, walnuts, olives, tea leaves and many more. Polyphenols are antioxidant phyto-chemicals that prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals. They are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defence against ultra-violet radiation or aggression against pathogens. Polyphenols are various alcoholic compounds containing two or more benzene rings that each has at least one hydroxyl group …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Sustainable Concrete Solutions: Chemically Predictive Modeling of Geopolymer Versus Ordinary Concrete in a Circular Economy
Abstract: Concrete is a fundamental structural material widely used in civil engineering projects. It plays a key role in various types of building structures, with its quality directly influencing the durability of the construction. This research focuses on assessing the current state of concrete construction, highlighting critical issues and technical aspects in the process, while emphasizing the importance of improving construction quality and management practices. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) presents a viable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 170–192 Read article
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Survey in Hydrazine and its Preparation, Reactions, and Their Applications
Abstract: This review concerned with hydrazine derivatives; Hydrazine is an important chemical compound used in jet engine and rocket fuel. Therefore, the European Union prohibits its sales to the developing world at 100% concentration and only permits its sales at 20-25% concentration. It is also used in industry to produce chemicals for textiles, agriculture, photographic development materials, and blowing agents used in the manufacture of foam rubber. It is also used …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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A Review on the Magical Plant : Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
Abstract: Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a revered medicinal herb in Ayurveda, recognized for its diverse health benefits, particularly for women’s health. The chemical makeup, pharmacological characteristics, and therapeutic uses of shatavari are thoroughly examined in this review. Key active compounds include saponins, flavonoids, and phytoestrogens, which contribute to its adaptogenic, antioxidant, and hormone-regulating effects. These properties make Shatavari effective in addressing female reproductive issues, such as infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, and …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Need of Biocomposite Polymers In 3D Printing: Addressing Environmental and Public Health
Abstract: Concerns over the effects of conventional polymer materials on the environment and human health have been highlighted by the growing use of additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Traditional synthetic composites are usually made of petroleum-based plastics that include a range of chemical agents, such as additives and plasticizers. The increasing use of 3D printing has sparked concerns about the environmental and health risks linked to traditional polymer materials. With an …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 135–142 Read article