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Tribological Assessment of Chemically Modified Jatropha Curcas Oil Developed by Addition of Graphite Nanoparticles for Biolubricant Applications
Abstract: As an alternative to petroleum-based lubricants, environmentally friendly bio-based lubricants are gaining popularity in the lubrication industry. A sustainable bio-based lubricant, Jatropha Curcas Oil (JCO) incorporates nanoparticles as additives. Nevertheless, this oil cannot be used directly as a biolubricant due to its low oxidative stability. By redesigning the oil's molecular structure through chemical modification, this restriction can be overcome. Epoxidation and oxirane ringopening were the two steps used in this …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 47–58 Read article
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Evaluating the Influence of Temperature on the Efficacy of Capparis Decidua Extract as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Aluminium in Acidic Media
Abstract: The study investigates the anti-corrosive properties of the ethanolic extract of Capparis decidua fruit on aluminum corrosion in a 2N HCl acid solution, using a weight loss technique at temperatures ranging from 303 to 343 K. At a concentration of 0.45%, the inhibition efficiency (η%) is notably high, reaching 63.15% at 303 K. The inhibitor's adsorption behavior on the aluminum surface is consistent with the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, suggesting that …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 58–65 Read article
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Electroplating and Corrosion Properties of Binary and Ternary Zinc Alloys with Nickel, Cobalt and Iron
Abstract: The anti-corrosive three binary (Zn-Ni, Zn-Co, Zn-Fe) and two ternary (Zn-Ni-Co, Zn-Co-Fe) alloy coating films on mild steel from acid chloride bath using sulphanilic acid and gelatin as additives for the electroplating technique. The normal Hull cell method was used to optimize the bath compositions, temperature and pH of the bath solutions for coating performance against corrosion. The cause of current density (CD) on metal weight percentage (M = Ni, …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Optical, Barrier Properties and Characterization of LDPE-PLA Blend Films with Micro Clay
Abstract: Low density poly ethylene (LDPE) and Poly lactic acid (PLA) in the ratio of 70:30 wt% were blended along with ethylene glycidyl meth acrylate (EGMA) as compatibilizer (2.5%), benzophenone as photodegradable additive (1%) and microclay (1,3,5%) as filler. Blending took place in a twin-screw extruder and then the resulting blend was processed into a film using blown film extrusion. Mechanical, optical, barrier and degradative properties of film were tested as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 56–66 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Optical, Barrier Properties and Characterization of LDPE-PLA Blend Films with Micro Clay
Abstract: Low density poly ethylene (LDPE) and Poly lactic acid (PLA) in the ratio of 70:30 wt% were blended along with ethylene glycidyl meth acrylate (EGMA) as compatibilizer (2.5%), benzophenone as photodegradable additive (1%) and microclay (1,3,5%) as filler. Blending took place in a twin-screw extruder and then the resulting blend was processed into a film using blown film extrusion. Mechanical, optical, barrier and degradative properties of film were tested as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 56–66 Read article
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Electroplating and Corrosion Properties of Binary and Ternary Zinc Alloys with Nickel, Cobalt and Iron
Abstract: The anti-corrosive three binary (Zn-Ni, Zn-Co, Zn-Fe) and two ternary (Zn-Ni-Co, Zn-Co-Fe) alloy coating films on mild steel from acid chloride bath using sulphanilic acid and gelatin as additives for the electroplating technique. The normal Hull cell method was used to optimize the bath compositions, temperature and pH of the bath solutions for coating performance against corrosion. The cause of current density (CD) on metal weight percentage (M = Ni, …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of “Heavy Chain Antibody” Variable Domain Gene of Indian Desert Camel (Camelus dromedarius, L.)
Abstract: Camelids have “heavy chain antibodies” (HCAbs) of IgG isotype (IgG2 and IgG3 subtypes) and lack light chains and heavy chain constant domain 1 (CH1) in their structure. The molecular biological features of VHH (i.e., antigen binding variable domain of HCAbs) gene isolated from Indian desert camel were examined as a prelude to construct VHHs-phage display library. VHH cDNA was synthesized by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) from B lymphocyte mRNA, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Standardization and Diuretic Activity of Hydro-alcoholic Extract of Mukia maderaspatana Whole Plant in Experimental Rats
Abstract: In this present study, the purity of Mukia maderaspatana a Cucurbitaceae plant in powdered form was standardized by the common physico-chemical analysis like ash values, extractive values and moisture content. The results show that total ash, sulfated ash, water soluble ash and acid-insoluble ash of 21.5% w/w, 33% w/w, 10% w/w and 2.5% w/w respectively were up to standard. The water-soluble and alcohol-soluble extractive values were 8.5 and 3.2% w/w …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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The Specificity of Purine Derivatives towards Xanthine Oxidase Enzyme and the Factors Affecting the Enzyme Catalyzed Reaction
Abstract: Xanthine oxidase (XO) is a molybdenum-containing enzyme catalyzing the hydroxylation of a sp2-hybridized carbon in a broad range of aromatic heterocycles and aldehydes. Further, it is a key enzyme in the last two steps of purine metabolism. Thus, the need for an understanding and developing unified reaction mechanism to minimize the amount of accumulated uric acid inside human body has led us to the present detailed study of the reaction …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 28–44 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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Preparation of an Indicator Dye from Tender Coconut Husk and Analysis of its Stability
Abstract: India is eminent in its production and usage of tender coconuts. The aim of this paper was to develop a useful product from tender coconut waste. It focuses on the utilization of coconut husk to produce an indicator dye for the detection of the approximate pH of any solution. A concentrated dye was first prepared in aqueous form. When stored, it was stable and functional at room temperature as well …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Articum Lappa: Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Homoeopathic Review
Abstract: Arctium lappa commonly called Burdock has been used in Western folk medicine and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years with excellent results in skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, and acne.It a bi-annual plant that belongs to Asteraceae family and is native to temperate and tropical regions of Asia including Iraq, Iran, India, and Nepal. This review was conducted to summarize the available scientific information obtained from literature, medical databases, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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PSSM Amino-Acid Composition Based Gene Identification Using Support Vector Machines
Abstract: AbstractThe main characteristic of identifying the molecular mechanism of the cell is to understand the significance or function of each protein encoded in the genome. For that purpose, genome annotation proves to be very supportive. One of the most obligatory phases of genome annotation is the prediction of the genes. Several methods or techniques have been developed in order to locate or predict the patterns of genes in genome sequence. …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 50–58 Read article
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Development of A Rapid Microtiterplate Based Colorimetric Method for Estimation of Non-esterified Fatty Acids in Bovine Plasma
Abstract: Non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) is one of the most important blood metabolites contributing significantly during body growth, cyclicity, pregnancy and lactation, and it plays more vital role particularly during transition phase of the biological processes like pregnancy to lactation transition period. Determination of blood concentrations of NEFA is, therefore, important. The measurement technique or assay for measurement of blood NEFA should be simple, reliable, accurate, rapid and cheap. Here, the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Carbon Dioxide as a Fundamental Component in Sustainable Organic Synthesis
Abstract: A lot of people are interested in carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a cheap, plentiful, and safe source of carbon for making chemical processes more sustainable. Using it as a C1 building block in organic synthesis is a promising way to make products with added value while having less of an impact on the environment. This article examines current advancements in CO₂ fixation into organic compounds, emphasising the creation of effective …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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Smart Biopolymer–PCM Composite Modules with Embedded Wireless Thermal Sensing for Autonomous Energy Storage Applications
Abstract: The development of multifunctional polymer composite systems for intelligent thermal energy storage has gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for sustainable and autonomous thermal management technologies. In the present study, a wireless-integrated biopolymer–phase change material (PCM) composite module embedded with thermal feedback sensors was successfully fabricated and experimentally investigated for advanced thermal energy storage applications. Polylactic acid (PLA) was employed as the biodegradable polymer matrix, while paraffin wax …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 193–205 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Thermal, Physical Properties and Characterisation of PLA-EVA Blend with Microclay and Product Development
Abstract: PLA-EVA (70:30 wt. %) with microclay (1, 3, 5 wt. %) was also melt blended using Glycerol (1%) was used as compatibilizer in a twin screw compounding extruder. Then test specimens were prepared by an injection molding machine. Mechanical, thermal and physical properties were evaluated. As microclay content was increased, the tensile strength, elongation at break and tensile modulus were slightly decreased but higher than that of PLA-EVA (30 wt. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Nutraceuticals as Adjunctive Treatment in Cancer Exploring Efficacy and Mechanism of Action
Abstract: Dietary habits are a critical factor in cancer prevention, with plant-based diets rich in vegetables and fruits associated with reduced cancer risk. Nutraceuticals—bioactive compounds derived from food and supplements—have gained attention for their potential in cancer prevention and therapy. Phytochemicals such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and alkaloids exhibit anti-cancer properties through mechanisms including antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effects, inhibition of tumor growth, and induction of apoptosis. Key nutraceuticals include alkaloids (e.g., caffeine, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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A Single Case Study on Ayurvedic Therapeutic Management for Increasing Growth Hormone in Pre-Pubertal Girl
Abstract: Human growth hormone, commonly referred to as HGH and somatotropin, is a naturally occurring hormone released by the pituitary gland that promotes growth in children by acting on various body regions. The pituitary gland produces the polypeptide hormone known as human growth hormone (hGH), or somatotropin, which is made up of 191 amino acids. A lack of human growth hormone (hGH) in children can result in growth failure, low stature …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Lesser-Known Metabolites Influencing Ovarian Function, Follicular Development, and Embryo Viability in Dairy Cows
Abstract: The intricate processes of ovarian function, follicular development, and embryo viability in dairy cows are tightly regulated by a complex network of metabolites. While conventional biomarkers, such as steroid hormones, amino acids, and glucose metabolites, have been extensively studied, a growing body of evidence suggests that lesser-known metabolites play pivotal roles in bovine reproductive physiology. Dairy cattle fertility is critical for maintaining optimal milk production and herd sustainability, necessitating deeper …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 18–29 Read article