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209 articles for “physicochemical study”
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Studies on Different Qualitative Traits of Green Tea Grown in Nontraditional Area Processed by Oven Drying and Microwave Drying in Different Power Levels
Abstract: In this study, tea plants (Camellia sinensis L.) were grown in nontraditional region with different soil and climatic characteristics in the southern part of West Bengal. To study the effect of different drying methods for production of green tea is main focus of this paper. Green tea is produced by applying nominal heat treatment targeting to inactivate the polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase enzymes to retain the original polyphenol content. Therefore, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Formulation of Natural Hair Dye by Using Natural Herbs and Their Characterization
Abstract: The development of herbal hair dyes using natural herbs offers a safer alternative to chemical-based hair coloring products. This study investigates the development of a herbal hair dye formulated from a blend of natural ingredients renowned for their hair care benefits. The selected herbs include black catechu, henna, indigo, bhringraj, aloe-vera, amla, jatamansi, black cumin seeds, charcoal, alkanet root and extract of black tea, pomegranate & logwood. These herbs were …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 08–16 Read article
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Impact of Fly Ash Pollution on Quality of Agricultural Soils Around Thermal Power Station
Abstract: The coal-fired Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station (KTPS) and its fly ash pond in Nagpur District, Maharashtra, India has been responsible for serious fly ash pollution incidents of agricultural soil. The present study was carried out on the quality of soil samples around the fly ash pond and KTPS. The physicochemical and chemical characteristics of soil samples were observed to be affected due to fly ash pollution. The fertility of soil …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Comparative Study of Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons in Soils under Nipa Palm (Nypa fruticans Wurmb) Treatment
Abstract: This study evaluated the potential of Nipa palm (Nypa fruticans) powder as an alternative amendment for remediation of crude oil polluted loamy and sandy soils. Further, the study investigated the bioremediation process using the first-order degradation rate and quadratic models. From the analysis, there were changes in the physicochemical properties of the soils under the Nipa palm powder amendment during the remediation. Also, TPH reduction in the amended soil samples …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 20–32 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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Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Analysis of Amavatari Rasa- A Herbo-mineral Compound
Abstract: Amavatari Rasa is a herbo-mineral formulation, composed of processed mercury, sulphar, Terminalia chebula Retz, Terminalia bellerica Roxb., Phyllanthus embilica (Embelica officinalis Gaertn), Plambagozeylenica Linn., Commiphora wightii (Arn) Bhand and Ricinuscommunis Linn. This formulation is routinely practiced in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but preliminary physicochemical and pharmacognostical profiles are not available. Considering this, an attempt has been made to develop this profile. Pharmacognostical study of raw drugs was carried out. Organoleptic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Based Benzamide Derivatives with Potential Biomedical Applications
Abstract: The present study explores the synthesis and characterization of polymer-supported benzamide derivatives, focusing on their potential biomedical applications. The use of polymer-supported synthesis offers several advantages, including improved reaction efficiency, ease of purification, and reusability of the support material, making it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach. The synthesis involved a stepwise reaction sequence, with polymeric supports facilitating controlled functionalization and ensuring high product purity. These materials have been widely …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 Read article
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Design, Formulation, and Evaluation of Topical Meloxicam Emulgel
Abstract: AbstractThe study has the objective to formulate and evaluate meloxicam (MLX)-loaded nanoemulgel for topical drug delivery. Nanoemulsion is prepared by spontaneous emulsification technique. Nanoemulgel is prepared by adding nanoemulsion into the gel matrix. The characterization of meloxicam loaded nanoemulgel was performed. The formulations werecharacterized/evaluated for homogenicity, clarity, viscosity, pH, and drug release. In the present investigation, topical gel of MLX was formulated using pectin, polyethylene glycol (PEG), propylene glycol (PPG), …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 30–41 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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Nanoparticles Effects and Applications in Drug Delivery: A Review
Abstract: Physicochemical and biological barriers, pathways for drug delivery, formulation, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic issues, metabolism, and cell culture models used in studying drug delivery are just some of the topics that make drug delivery an exciting field for researchers. Importance of drug delivery to chemists, medicinal and otherwise, has been increased. This paper is all about the Drug Delivery using nanoparticles, toxicological effects, its Applications and use of NP formulations in …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Development and Evaluation of a Cost-Effective UV-Protective Cream Containing Para-Aminobenzoic Acid and Aloe Vera for Indian Climatic Conditions.
Abstract: The increasing incidence of ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced skin disorders has heightened the demand for effective, affordable photoprotective agents, especially in countries with high sun exposure such as India. This study aimed to develop a cost-effective and efficient UV-B protective cream formulation suitable for populations in Indian latitudes. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) was selected as the primary sunscreening agent due to its high UV-B absorption efficiency, low toxicity, and affordability compared with …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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A Review on Polysaccharide Based Nanocomposite Hydrogel Systems Fabrication Using Diverse Reinforcing Materials
Abstract: In current scenario, materials with better physicochemical properties are desirable to achieve quality life and sustainability. Polysaccharide/biopolymeric based hydrophilic systems owning to their inherent properties especially hydrophilicity, nontoxicity, biocompatibility have extended their approach in every streta of biomedical Sciences and replaced synthetic polymers upto great extent. Despite this they also experienced certain demerits due to their biological origin. Functionalization of polysaccharide based hydrophilic polymer with reinforcing materials /modulators especially in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Formulation and Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Polyherbal Shampoo of Ocimum americanum and Aloe Vera
Abstract: Nowadays, the whole world is trying to return towards the regular home-grown materials as it has no another harmful effects towards diseases. We are using synthetic chemical-based things for our hair, which leads to losing their quality, strength, volume and sparkle. Each synthetic chemical based things like cleaning agent contains a harmful substance which is responsible for harm of hair. Hair isone of the distinguishing features that can be found …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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InSilico Analysis and Homology Modeling of Tetrahydroprotoberberine Oxide involved in the Berberine Biosynthesis
Abstract: Objective: Berberine, a bioactive compound found in various plant species, exhibits diverse pharmacological properties with potential applications in pharmaceutical research. The biosynthesis of berberine involves several enzymatic steps, with (S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine oxidase playing a pivotal role. This study aimed to elucidate the structural and functional characteristics of (S)-tetrahydroprotoberberine oxidase to better understand its role in berberine biosynthesis and its potential biotechnological applications. Methods: Using bioinformatics tools and computational methods, the physicochemical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Metabolites · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–26 Read article
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Valorization of Shrimp Processing Waste by Green Methodology and its Application in Chitosan-PEG Composite Film
Abstract: Shrimp processing waste is mostly unidentified marine by product, presents considerable environmental pollution which also offers a rich but not fully exploited sources of biopolymers. The current work presents a sustainable method to convert shrimp processing waste into chitosan a biopolymer by green methodology. Isolation of chitin to chitosan from shrimp processing waste was carried through four green methodology steps i. Demineralization using citric acid ii. Deproteinization using papain iii. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1154–1162 Read article
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Vapour Phase Hydrogenation of Levulinic Acid Over Carbon Coated HZSM-5 Supported Ni Catalysts
Abstract: Carbon coated HZSM-5 supported Ni catalyst shown to be a promising catalyst in the hydrogenation of levulinic acid to yield γ- valerolactone. Physicochemical characterizations were undertaken using N2 physisorption, H2-chemisorption, X-ray diffraction (XRD), CHNS and temperature programmed reduction (TPR) techniques. The CHNS studies reveal about 3 wt% carbon was coated by the passage of cyclohexene at 600 °C for 3 h. The carbon coated HZSM-5 supported Ni catalyst shown lower …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 33–38 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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Assessment of Different Quality Control Parameters of Marketed Brands of Habbe Kabid Naushadari: A Classical Unani Formulation
Abstract: AbstractHabbe Kabid Naushadari is one of the most famous classical Unani formulation that is commonly practiced by Unani physicians in day-to-day practice as a stomachic and liver tonic. In the present study, two different brands of Habbe Kabid Naushadari available in the market, were evaluated and compared with the standard monograph mentioned by CCRUM. Various physicochemical parameters such as pH, alcohol-soluble extractive, water-soluble extractive, total ash, acid-insoluble ash, water-soluble ash …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Solid Dispersion of Tenoxicam
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to prepare solid dispersions of a poorly water-soluble drug Tenoxicam in Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), prepared by spray-drying techniques. The physicochemical properties of the solid dispersion and drug-polymer interactions were characterized by DSC, FT-IR, XRD and SEM. Tenoxicam was found amorphously dispersed in solid dispersion systems with the drug to polymer weight ratio of 1:3. Dissolution profile of the prepared solid dispersion was compared with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Fermented Milk Prepared Using Natural Fermentation Starters
Abstract: Background: Fermented milk products are a staple of traditional diets and offer considerable nutritional and health benefits due to their probiotic and bioactive compounds. While conventional starters, like old buttermilk are widely used, alternative plant-based starters, like clove and green chili stalk, have potential advantages, including enhanced antioxidant properties and cultural relevance. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the fermentation dynamics of milk inoculated with clove, green chili stalk, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–28 Read article