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Formulation, Evaluation, and Stability Studies of a Topical Clotrimazole and Zinc Oxide Suspension with Enhanced Skin Protective Properties
Abstract: Background: Clotrimazole is a well-known antifungal agent frequently used in the treatment of various superficial fungal infections, while Zinc Oxide is a widely accepted skin protectant with soothing, astringent, and antimicrobial properties. Combining these agents in a topical suspension offers a dual therapeutic approach, enhancing both antifungal efficacy and skin protection. Objective: The objective of this study was to formulate, evaluate, and conduct stability studies on topical suspensions containing Clotrimazole …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Bioremediation of Crude Oil-Contaminated Loamy Soil Using Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Stem Waste as a Biostimulant
Abstract: Crude oil contamination of soil is a pressing environmental challenge in oil-producing regions, especially in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. It degrades soil fertility, disrupts microbial ecosystems, and poses long-term ecological and health risks. Traditional remediation methods are often cost- prohibitive and environmentally intrusive, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives. This study investigates the potential of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) stem waste – a readily available agricultural byproduct – as a …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Exploring Gelatin Film an Eco-Friendly Biomaterial: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Applications
Abstract: This study explores the synthesis, characterization, and application of eco-friendly gelatin films, a sustainable and biodegradable biopolymer alternative to synthetic plastics. Synthesized via solution casting and characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, and TGA, these films demonstrated excellent molecular integrity and thickness-dependent properties, with higher gelatin concentrations leading to thicker films and delayed solubility. The research highlights their significant potential in removing diverse environmental pollutants, including dyes (methylene blue, methyl orange), …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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pH-Responsive Smart Polymer Nanocomposites for Anti-Corrosive Coatings
Abstract: Metallic corrosion under adverse marine and industrial conditions imposes gigantic financial burdens and risks worldwide. Conventional waterproofing waterborne epoxy has passive barrier protection, but is also inherently microporous, lacking intrinsic repair ability against mechanical damage and thus rapidly decays. This is a critical gap that this work tries to bridge by designing a new pH-responsive hybrid polymer nanocomposite by using polyethyleneimine-tannic acid-cerium functionalized boron nitrate nanosheets with chitosan-capped mesoporous silica …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 201–213 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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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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Analysis of Heavy Metal in Industrial Soil Through Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and its Relationship with Some Soil Properties
Abstract: The disease of soil is a premise of peril to the strength of individuals at diverse stages as well as towns and urban areas. Overwhelming metals unconstrained as poisonous effluents from smelters are dumped into close by biological system and are connected with wellbeing danger. Modern industrialization is main root to release different overwhelming metals which spreads to the dirt as aero soils, particulate issue, residue, effluents and strong waste. …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Production of Alum from Aluminium Drink Cans Waste for Water Treatment
Abstract: The graphite furnaces atomic absorption spectrophotometry (GFAAS) technique has been previously used to quantify the aluminium (Al) content in soft drinks made from aluminium cans over the course of a 12-month storage period. The current research aimed to determine the efficacy of alum obtained from waste soft drink cans compared to the alum obtained from local markets in treating water from Shatt al-Arab, Basrah, Khorramshahr, and Abadan, Iraq. The Shatt …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 102–109 Read article
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Study of Adsorption of Nickel on Soil in Rural Area of Hadoti Region: An Ethical Approach to Reduce Soil Pollution
Abstract: Nickel (Ni), one of the toxic heavy metals, is widely distributed in soil and aquatic ecosystems. The chemical nature of the soil has a significant impact on the environment. The adsorption reaction of nickel in alkaline soils is the main topic of this research. The removal of Ni (II) from aqueous solutions uses soil as an adsorbent. Batch adsorption studies were used to study the effects of various factors, including …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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The Safety of Dental X-ray Machine against the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA): In Vitro Model Explores the Effects of Chlorine Free Radical, Duration of Exposure and the Doses of Irradiation
Abstract: Background: Patients attended to the dental clinics are referred to X-ray which may arise the possibility of adverse reactions upon oral mucosa. X-ray-induced oral mucosa damage is related to the generation of the free radicals in the aqueous media of the cells. Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the safety of dental X-ray exposure by utilizing an in vitro experimental model of calf-thymus double strands DNA (ctdsDNA) molecule exposed to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Lithium Induces Lower Specific Activity and Expression of Acetylcholinesterase in Old Aged Rats Brain and Liver for the Regulation of Acetyl Choline Cellular Signaling
Abstract: Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) acts on acetylcholine (ACh) to terminate its actions on the synaptic cleft by cleaving Ach to choline and acetate. This directly correlates with memory dysfunction and loss of cognitive functions in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients which was a continuous decline of the cholinergic neurotransmission in cortical and other regions of human brain. Specific activity and expression for AChEwere determined in LiCl2 treated young and old male wistar rat's …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Stomach Mimicry of A-Forte for Pharmacokinetic Insight
Abstract: Drug absorption from solid dosage forms after oral administration depends on the release of the drug substance from the drug product, the dissolution or solubilization of the drug under physiological conditions, and the permeability across the gastrointestinal tract. In vitro dissolution may be relevant to the prediction of in vivo performance. To evaluate the in vitro dissolution of A-forte, a siddha proprietary medicine and the influencing factors, a study of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Advances in Analytical Techniques for Water Quality Assessment
Abstract: Assessing the quality of water is essential for preserving ecological balance and public health. This study evaluates new developments in analytical methods that are meant to improve the accuracy, effectiveness, and reach of water quality monitoring. While fundamental, conventional procedures like spectrophotometry and chromatography have drawbacks in terms of sensitivity and real-time capability. By allowing quick and precise pollutant and contaminant identification, emerging technologies such as sensor networks, remote sensing, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Investigation of Photocatalytic Degradation of Congo Red by Using Nano-sized Barium Chromate Catalyst
Abstract: Water pollution is a burning problem all over the world and there is a pressing demand to search green chemical routes to solve this problem. In this context, photocatalysis has emerged as a promising technology for waste water treatment, so that it may be reused. The present study involves the photocatalytic degradation of congo red dye in presence of semiconducting barium chromate powder used as a photocatalyst. The progress of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Use of Molybdenum Doped Titanium Dioxide as Nanophotocatalyst in the Degradation of Methylene Blue under Visible Light
Abstract: The Earth is facing environmental pollution in its different facets, out of which water pollution is a major problem. Photocatalysis, which is an important part of advanced oxidation processes, is such a technology, which will be beneficial for waste water treatment due to its green chemical nature. In the present work, the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) was carried in the presence of molybdenum doped titania nanophotocatalyst and progress …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Catalyst, Mixed Catalyst and Additive Effects on the Oscillatory Behaviour of Pyrogallol based Chemical Oscillator
Abstract: The present work is aimed to investigate the effect of the metal ions used as single as well as mixed catalysts and Mo(VI) ion as additive on the oscillatory behaviour of the reaction system comprising of pyrogallol (1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene) as organic substrate and inorganic bromate as oxidant in aqueous sulphuric acid medium (1.5 mol Lï€1). The reactions were monitored both spectrophotometrically and potentiometrically. From kinetic study, the order of reactivity of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Enhanced Iron Removal in Experimental Iron Overload by Nanoniosomes of Desferrioxamine
Abstract: This preliminary study explores the feasibility of employing nanocapsules prepared from nonionic surfactant vesicles (niosomes) as a carrier for an iron-chelating agent, Desferrioxamine (DFO, Desferal), to enhance iron excretion from the body. The methodology consisted of creating an iron overload model in an experimental animal followed by measurement of iron excretion pattern in the urine by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Niosomes were prepared with span 60: cholesterol:dicetyl phosphate by the lipid …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Changes of Super Oxide Dismutase Activity in Hemolymph, Hemocytes and Fat Body of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Challenged by Micrococcus luteus and Escherichia coli
Abstract: The hemolymph, hemocytes and fat body of the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. were determined for superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity following bacteria Micrococcus luteus and Escherichia coli challenged using a photochemical assay system consisting of methionine, riboflavin, and p-nitro blue tetrazolium. The in vitro reduction of nitro blue tetrazolium by superoxide to formazan was measured spectrophotometrically in Bombyx Mori. Hemolymph, hemocytes and fat body were in response to various immune elicitors. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Green Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Moringa Oleifera leaf extract: Investigation of Photocatalytic activity
Abstract: In the present study, cost effective and environment friendly silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Moringa Oleifera leaves extract as the reducing and capping agent. The nanoparticles (AgNPs) were characterized using UV-visble, FT-IR, XRD, and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The surface plasmon resonance peaks in absorption spectra for silver colloidal solution showed an absorption peak at 443 nm in a UV-visible spectrum. From the XRD data, we suggest the occurrence …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 60–68 Read article
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Characterization and Quality Assessment of Roof Top Harvested Stormwater from four Storage Media in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State-Nigeria
Abstract: Roof top harvested storm water (RTHSW) from four storage media; Open concrete media (OCM), closed concrete media (CCM), Native pot media (NPM) and Plastic media (PM) used in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State Nigeria were examined using Spectrophotometric methods, Water quality index (WQI), and multivariate analysis (PCA) performed on the concentration of the water quality parameters for assessment of pollution levels. The test of significance shows high - low positive …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 93–105 Read article