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High Performance Liquid Chromatography: A short review
Abstract: High performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) is an important qualitative and quantitative technique commonly used for estimating chemical , pharmaceutical and biological samples. It is the most versatile, reliable, safest and fastest chromatographic technique for the quality control of drug components. This article was prepared with the intention of reviewing various aspects of HPLC, such as theory, instrumentation, form, application and limitation.
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Recent Trends in the Use of Chemicals in Farming and Food Processing
Abstract: Intake of food and drinks in pure form are unavoidable for the survival of life. However, there is need of serious concern towards food safety which is contaminated by the increasing environmental pollution and other ways of adulteration round the globe. Indiscriminate use of various food additives in fast growing food processing industries has created new problems instead of safeguarding the edibles. The motive behind making undue profits in these …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Developments of Fiber-reinforced Plastics
Abstract: This article is a description of fiber-reinforced plastic to subject composite, where individual constitutions have been reinforced to develop better properties than individual materials. Fiber-reinforced composite materials are alternatives over solitary metals or alloys in terms of strength, stiffness, density, and low cost with improved sustenance. Differential behavior from composited formation has functionally upgraded after usage from the equivalent differential proportion of filler added. Or add-in addendum has been implicated …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Cadmium and lead heavy metals phytoaccumulation in Imperata cylindrica as affected by the effects of soil organic matter and pH levels
Abstract: Nowadays, pollution of soils and consequent risks are major issues affecting humans and other organisms in the entire ecosystem. Imperata cylindrica grow fast and is of potential in phytoremediation. Imperata cylindrica was studied using different growth media of spiked heavy metal, soil pH and organic matter contents for 60-day. Imperata cylindrica was subjected to washing after harvesting, then roots and shoots were segregated. Sampled soils were digested with 1.0g portion …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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The Positive Significance of Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon Grass) in Remediation of Crude Oil in the Environment of Soil
Abstract: The effectiveness of using lemon grass in the remediation of soil contaminated by crude oil was investigated. The material investigated is lemon grass and the potential in terms of performance was monitored with biokinetic parameters evaluation. Six samples of 1000g of soil each were polluted with 100 ml of raw crude oil. The samples were later amended with dosage of 20g, 40g, 60g, 80g and 100g of dried lemon grass …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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A Review on Optimization of Surface Roughness during Dry Turning Operation of AISI 1045 Steel
Abstract: It is a well-known fact that manufacturing industries are repeatedly challenged for attaining higher productivity and high-quality products in order to stay competitive. The preferred shape, size and finished ferrous and non-ferrous materials are usually produced through turning with the help of cutting tools that moved past the work piece in a machine tool. From the various cutting processes, turning process is one of the most important and most applied …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of the Compression Ratio on Emission and Performance Attributes of Jatropha Biodiesel Fuelled VCR Engine.
Abstract: In the view of fast diminishing petroleum reservoirs and polluted environment, it’s the need of time to opt for a viable alternative to diesel fuel. Fuels derived from plant oils or animal fats are better alternatives to diesel fuels. The jatropha derived from the non-edible plant has proven its ability for being an alternative to conventional diesel. The variable compression ratio (VCR) technology is recognised for improving the performance, efficiency, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Side Cart Multipurpose Bike Ambulance
Abstract: The Motorcycle ambulances are a type of emergency vehicle which either carries a solo paramedic or first responder to a patient; or is used with a trailer or sidecar for transporting patients. Because of its size and performance, a motorcycle ambulance is able to respond to a medical emergency much faster than a car, van, or fire truck in heavy traffic, which can increase survival rates for patients suffering cardiac …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Reduction of Harmonics for Isolated Diesel Generation System with DSTATCOM Using Fuzzy
Abstract: This paper presents the compensation of reactive power, harmonics, and unbalanced load current of diesel generator set for an isolated system by controlling voltage source convertor (VSC) which is working as distribution static synchronous compensator (DSTATCOM). Here least mean square based adaptive linear element (ADALINE) is use to extract balanced positive sequence real fundamental frequency component of the load current for converter and used to control DSTATCOM. For fast dynamic …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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An Analysis of Electric Vehicle Battery Safety Tests for Enhanced Customer Acceptability: An Indian Perspective
Abstract: Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers while introducing EVs in the market, must ensure that their final product must be in compliance with the safety standards assigned by the regulatory bodies. EV battery is one of the components that needs more attention towards its safety design, as it acts as a major source of hazard. New testing regulations for EV battery safety were rolled out by government of India. The objective behind …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Multilevel Inverter Based PV System with MPPT Application
Abstract: Abstract: An improved MPPT converter with voltage and current (perturb & observe) method for photo voltaic (PV) and 5-level H-bridge multilevel inverter is connected to solar panel, applications is presented in this study. The proposed method used to implement maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and convert DC power into AC power by variable reference of voltage and current which is continuously changed during some time (up to 5 sec). In …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–52 Read article
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Small Grid Connected Solar Rooftop System Implementation is Economical in India: A Case Study
Abstract: This work presents the basic preplanning for installing a grid connected PV system on the rooftop of the Central Library at Integral University, Lucknow, India. The strategy undergoes as per economical facility and support provided by the state and central government. Also the technical feasibility is analysed with the help of solar industrial market. So, we present an effective market survey report and government facilities aiming the design of an …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–25 Read article
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Maximum Power Point Tracking Using PSO with Boost Converter
Abstract: Maximum power point tracking methods are used for extraction of maximum power from solar PV panels. The characteristics of non-line panel hinder the power output from the solar panel. Earlier proposed methods like hill climbing, incremental conductance suffer from steady state and lower efficiency. This proposed evolutionary computation technique assures nearly zero steady state oscillation and faster convergence of tracking maximum power. The PSO algorithm is tested on a DC-DC …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Kinetic Studies of Pristine and Nanonickel Catalyzed Ammonia Borane
Abstract: The high hydrogen content chemical hydride, Ammonia Borane (NH3BH3, AB) is considered in its pure and catalyzed form for decomposition kinetics. The thermodynamics and slow kinetics are the major issues in addition to potential damage the material likely to cause to the fuel cell. The ability of AB for faster dehydrogenation at lower temperatures with Nickel in its nanoform is explored. The release kinetics, activation energy is computed using Kissinger …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Building a Resilient Climate Regulatory Ecosystem for Nigeria
Abstract: Terrestrial ecosystems, which store more carbon than the atmosphere, are vital to influencing carbon dioxide-driven climate change. Climate and land-use change are critical and interlinked components of the Carbon budget in human-dominated landscape, using the InVEST model maps of land use and stocks in four Carbon pools (aboveground biomass, belowground biomass, soil, dead organic matter) are used to estimate the amount of Carbon currently stored in the landscape and the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–62 Read article
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The Comparative Catalytic Activities of Tungstate and Molybdate Ions on Oxygen Transfer Reactions Used in Production of Some Petrochemicals
Abstract: The comparative catalytic activities and kinetics of formation of glycerine from oxidation of allyl alcohol by hydrogen peroxide in the presence of sodium tungstate and sodium molybdate as catalyst have been studied. The reaction is zero order with respect to hydrogen peroxide concentration and the reaction is first order with respect to allyl alcohol and catalyst (sodium tungstate or sodium molybdate) concentrations. Tungstate catalyzed formation of glycerine from allyl alcohol …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Mechanistic and Catalytic Behavior of Os(VIII) for the Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Bromamine-B Redox System: A Kinetics Based Approach
Abstract: Chlorpheniramine maleate (CPM) is an important antihistamine agent. To the best of our knowledge there is no report in the literature about the oxidation of CPM with halogen + 1 oxidant from the stand point of its kinetics and mechanistic chemistry. Hence, a systematic kinetics and mechanistic study on the oxidation of CPM with bromamine-B (BAB) in the presence of NaOH and Os(VIII) catalyst has been carried out at 303 …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Ru(III)-Catalyzed Oxidative Cleavage of Ritodrine Hydrochloride: A Kinetic and Mechanistic Study
Abstract: A systematic kinetic and mechanistic study of the oxidation of ritodrine hydrochloride (RTH) with chloramine-T (CAT) in both HClO4 and NaOH media has been carried out at 303 K. In acid medium, the reaction rate is very sluggish to be measured kinetically. Ruthenium (III) chloride ([Ru(III)]) was found to be an efficient catalyst. The reaction rate exhibits a first-order dependence on [CAT]0 in both media. It shows a fractional-order on …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Ficus Religiosa Linn Leaf Extract
Abstract: Nanotechnology is always a promising field for many new technological innovations. Turning Chemical process green also gains more attention of researchers due to high environmental concern. The process that involves ecofriendly procedures, use of less toxic solvents, less toxic byproducts, use of cheaper raw materials are all becoming ever increase in demand for current research scenario. Plants especially those having medicinal properties are beneficial for synthesizing nanoparticles as it will …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Use of Steel Slag in Fly Ash Based Concrete for White Topping
Abstract: The fast growth in industrialization has resulted in tons of by products or waste materials, which can be used as secondary cementitious materials such as fly ash, steel slag etc. The use of these byproducts not only helps to utilize these waste materials but also improves the properties of concrete in fresh and hydrated states. Steel slag and fly ash are the two materials used in concrete. Most concrete produced …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 63–69 Read article