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133 articles for “Physico-chemical study”
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Development of Moringa oleifera Incorporated Fortified Probiotic Curd
Abstract: Dahi is one of the most popular options of all ours global liked by all age groups. It has resoled health problem and also provides enough nutrition at a low cost to a large population. An experimentation planned to monitor the durability of certain dairy products was store temperatures (-4°C) within their shelf life and nutritive value. The culture added into MPP dahi sample and incubated to 38°C temperature. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Characterization Of Senna Occidentalis (Link.) Seed Extract
Abstract: Senna occidentalis (L.) Link commonly known as "coffee senna" or majamfari/rai dore in Hausa is a plant with a long history of traditional and medicinal uses against diseases such as inflammation, pains, and diabetes. This study presents characterization of the bioactive compounds of the seed extracts. Physicochemical analysis of seed powder was carried out following standard procedures. Qualitative phyto-chemical contents were determined for the presence and absence of major metabolites. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Assessment of Water Quality for Drinking Purpose in Various Educational Institute of Tamluk, East Midnapore, West Bengal, India
Abstract: The study is conducted to assess the quality of drinking water in educational institutes situated at Tamluk, East Midnapore, West Bengal, India. The municipally supplied water was found to contain a high amount of fecal coliform (2400/100ml) which indicates the contamination of the water system. The alkalinity values are found to be higher than the permissible limit and overall water is found to be hard. The study revealed that the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles Using Delonix regia Leaf
Abstract: Green synthesis of nanoparticles offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods. This study explores the biosynthesis of cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4 NPs) using Delonix regia leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized Co3O4 NPs were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confirming their uniform spherical morphology with an average size of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Effects of Soil and Water Conservation Measures on Selected Physico-Chemical Properties of Soil in Qenshiben Watershed Central Ethiopia Regional State
Abstract: One of the main causes of declining soil resources in Ethiopia has been identified as soil erosion, which in turn negatively affects the agricultural productivity of the country. In order to alleviate the problem of soil erosion, numerous soil and water conservation measures have been implemented during the past ten years in numerous parts of the country through community mass mobilization. In spite of the fact that conservation measures had …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Preliminary Studies of the Effects of Some Extraction Methods/Procedures on the Yield and Physicochemical Properties of African Breadfruit Seed Oil (Treculia africana)
Abstract: African breadfruit seed oil (ABFSO) was extracted using traditional and solvent extraction methods. The procedure for the solvent extraction was varied as different solvent including; n-hexane, methanol, xylene and acetone were used in the extraction. The least oil yield (3.6%) was obtained from the traditional method while the highest was obtained using n-hexane in solvent extraction. The oil extracts which includes the traditional extract (TDE), n-hexane extract (N-HE), methanol extract …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Health Impact due to Pollution from the Fine Chemical Manufacturing Industries Operating at Gove Industrial Belt of Bhiwandi (Maharashtra)
Abstract: The present study performed to understand the toxicity level of heavy metals like Zn+2, Ni+2, Cu+2, Cr+6, Fe+3, which are present in the industrial effluents released from fine chemical industries situated at Gove industrial belt, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The concentration level of Zn2+ in the present study was found to be 26.35 ppm which was above the limits of 5.0 ppm set by CPCB in industrial wastewater discharge. Such high Zn2+ …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Studies on the Proximate Composition of Yogurt Enriched with Pink Guava Powder
Abstract: Dietary fiber and bioactive chemicals, which have been extensively investigated for their potential health advantages, have recently found new uses in the food and dairy industries. Taking into account the present surge in demand of consumers, an effort is made to increase the nutritional parameter of yogurt, notably the amount of dietary fiber, by the incorporation of freeze-dried pink guava powder (FPGP). The yogurt was made by varying its concentration …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Quality Assessment of Water Samples from East Godavari
Abstract: Water quality for irrigation purposes is very important. In present study the water samples are collected from both Raja mahendra varam (RJY) and Kakinada (KKD) of East Godavari District, local areas of Andhra Pradesh, India from water sources like Ponds, Canals, Bore wells in summer season in the month of May 2019. The water samples were analyzed to determine the concentration of physico-chemical parameters to assess the quality of water …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Study of Seed Extract of Vigna radiata from Bhopal District (M.P.)
Abstract: Vigna radiata, the seed of moong bean (a common pulse), is majorly rich in nutrients with biological activities. It has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of a number of diseases. The aim of the present study was to perform preliminary pharmacological and phytochemical research of moong bean seeds. Various physicochemical parameters including extractive values and ash values of moong bean seeds were found. The powdered seeds were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Assessment of Anthropogenically Induced Pollution in the Surface Water of River Ganga: A Study in the Dakshineswar Ghat, West Bengal, India
Abstract: The river Ganga is one of the most important and sacred rivers of India. During the last few decades, massive pollution has affected its water quality. The present study reports the impact of anthropological pollutant load on river Ganga at Dakshineswar, W.B, India. Surface water samples for a two-year study (2017-19) were collected from DakshineswarGhat of the river Ganga during pre-post and monsoon seasons. The water samples were collected both …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Concentration of Surfactant in Microemulsions as Novel Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract: Microemulsions are clear, stable, isotropic thermodynamically stable systems mixtures of oil, water and ,surfactant frequently in combination with a cosurfactant. Microemulsion system has acceptable potential to act as a drug delivery vehicle by putting a wide range of drug molecules. It has most effective advantage like excellent thermodynamic stability, high drug solubilization capacity, improved oral bioavailability and protection against enzymatic hydrolysis. Surfactant based chemical systems have been reported in many …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Studies on Physiochemical Attributes and Sensory Evaluation of Steamed Sweetened Dairy Products and there will be an Innovative Study in Food Science
Abstract: Chhana is one of the popular traditional Indian dairy products. It is high in nutritive value, consumed by people of different age group almost in every house. Chhana is mainly used as base ingredients for manufacturing of sweetmeats, especially in eastern region of India. To increase the palatability of chhana, an attempt was taken to develop a product-steamed sweetened chhana by adding sugar into chhana and steaming the mixture. On …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Extraction and Characterization of an Eco-Friendly Surfactant for Its Use in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Abstract: Experimental studies have been performed to explore the suitability of an eco-friendly surfactant in enhanced oil recovery. In this respect, herbal surfactant has been isolated from soap nut and characterized by its morphology and physico-chemical properties. The extracted surfactant reduces the interfacial tension significantly over a wide range of concentrations. A series of flooding experiments have been carried out using the extracted surfactant and substantial incremental recoveries have been observed …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Comparative Study on Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Apis mellipodae and Melipona Species Honey and Their Antibacterial Activity against Bacterial Pathogens
Abstract: Abstract:Studies on antibacterial activity, microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of honey are essential in finding of alternative medicine to prevent infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity, microbiological and physicochemical properties of Tazma honey in comparison with honey. Antimicrobial activity and minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentration of samples were determined. Microbiological and physicochemical characteristics of honey were carried out using standard methods. Antimicrobial activity of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of In2S3 Nanoflake Thin Film for Photosensor Applications
Abstract: Indium sulphide (In2S3) thin films in the form of nanoflakes are synthesized by using chemical vapour deposition method on glass substrate with the intension to test its photosensor applications. These as deposited nanoflake thin films are characterized for physicochemical properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern, energy dispersive X-ray (EDAX) analysis,scanning electron microscopy (SEM) while optoelectronic properties were studied using optical and electrical characteristics obtained through UV-Vis transmission spectroscopy and I-V …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Studies on Extraction of Flavonoids from Peel of Zingiber officinale
Abstract: Flavonoids are found in every part of the plant. These are separated from extraction process for preparation of drugs and pharmacological activities. In this research, bio flavonoids were enhanced from peel of Zingiber officinale. The optimitization of physico-chemical parameters are involved for extraction of bio flavonoids. Different Solvents, percentage solvents, time and particle mesh sizes are associated to the extraction process of flavonoids. In the extraction, the optimum parameters of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Physico-Chemical and Antioxidative Properties of Whey Protein Beverages
Abstract: Whey, the liquid left after milk casein precipitation, was utilized, and its physicochemical properties were assessed. The aim of the research was to analyze the availability of nutrients in whey by preparing a modified whey protein beverage. Natural and artificial whey protein beverages were prepared. We studied the shelf life of these beverages over a period of 0 to 11 days and compared them based on their acidity, viscosity, pH, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Development and Characterization of a Solid Dispersion of an Anti-Diabetic Drug Using Pectin as a Natural Polymer
Abstract: Aim: The current study sought to improve the solubility and oral bioavailability of gliclazide by creating solid dispersions and oral dispersible tablets (ODTs) with enhanced physicochemical characteristics and maintained antidiabetic action. Methods: Preformulation studies were conducted to evaluate the physicochemical properties of gliclazide, including physical appearance, melting point, solubility, and partition coefficient. Solid dispersions were prepared using hydrophilic carriers-pectin and PVP K30, and subsequently characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–12 Read article
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Development and Performance Evaluation of a Polyethersulfone–Graphene Oxide Ultrafiltration Membrane for Simultaneous Drug Delivery and Virus Removal: An Experimental Investigation
Abstract: The development of multifunctional ultrafiltration membranes for simultaneous controlled drug delivery and viral removal has gained considerable attention in biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and water purification. Polyethersulfone (PES) membranes offer excellent thermal, chemical, and mechanical stability; however, their hydrophobicity can limit permeability, antifouling performance, and biocompatibility. This study proposes the fabrication of PES–graphene oxide (GO) ultrafiltration membranes using the phase inversion technique, with systematic variation of GO concentration to optimize …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article