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Synthesis, Production, and Mass Balance Analysis of Ten High-Volume Herbicides
Abstract: Herbicides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, enabling effective weed management and safeguarding crop yields amid rising global food demands and growing weed resistance, which can reduce productivity by up to 40%. This study provides a detailed examination of synthesis pathways, production methodologies, and mass balance dynamics for ten high-volume herbicides: Aclonifen, Ametryn, Amidosulfuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Aminopyralid, Atrazine, Azimsulfuron, Beflubutamid, Bensulfuron Methyl, and Bentazone, used to control broadleaf weeds, grasses, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Quantitative Mass Balance Modelling for the Synthesis and Production of Ten High-Volume Insecticides
Abstract: This study presents a detailed quantitative mass balance analysis for the industrial synthesis and production of ten high-volume insecticides: acequinocyl, acetamiprid, acynonapyr, alpha-cypermethrin, benzpyrimoxan, bifenazate, bifenthrin, bistrifluron, broflanilide, and bromofos, focusing on material flows, process efficiencies, and environmental implications. These compounds, spanning diverse chemical classes like neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, and meta-diamides, are essential for crop protection but pose challenges due to resource-intensive syntheses and waste generation. For each insecticide, standardized manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 36–55 Read article
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Analysis of Die Corner Gap Formation for Strain Hardening Materials in ECAP Through an Upper Bound Sensitivity Approach: A Comparative Study
Abstract: In recent work, using a proposed central composite factorial analysis, the upper-bound theorem's theoretical concept for the equal channel angular pressing process are used. The upper-bound theorem-based theoretical solutions consider Tresca friction conditions and varied fillet radii at the die channel junction. When using AA5083's uniaxial mechanical properties, isotropic nonlinear work hardening is assumed. The ratio of the cumulative effective plastic strain to the time generated by the deformation zones, …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes for CA Production: A Comprehensive Review with Emphasis on Aspergillus niger Bioprocessing and Future Prospects
Abstract: Citric Acid (CA) is a multifunctional organic acid with diverse industrial applications, recently gaining prominence in polymer and composite science as a green crosslinker, compatibilizer, and functional additive. Conventionally produced through submerged fermentation of refined sugars by Aspergillus niger, industrial CA production faces sustainability challenges due to reliance on food-grade substrates. This review highlights emerging strategies for CA biosynthesis from vegetable and fruit processing residues—including cucumber peels, broccoli stalks, spinach …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 807–822 Read article
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Multi-Layer Aluminum–Polymer Hybrid Structures for Improved Automotive Impact Performance
Abstract: Layered metal–polymer hybrid laminates have emerged as promising candidates for lightweight automotive structures requiring high impact resistance and structural reliability. In this study, aluminum/glass–epoxy hybrid laminates were fabricated using a symmetric stacking sequence through hot compression molding to evaluate their mechanical and energy absorption performance. Density analysis revealed an average measured density of 2.34 g/cm³, closely matching the theoretical value of 2.36 g/cm³, with a deviation of approximately 1.02%, indicating …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 42–53 Read article
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Basalt Fiber, Palm Fiber, and Seashell Powder Reinforced Hybrid Epoxy Composites: A Mechanical Characterization
Abstract: This study investigates epoxy-based composites reinforced with basalt fiber, palm fiber, and seashell powder fabricated via hand lay-up. Mechanical characterization included tensile, flexural, hardness, and impact testing, supported by ANOVA and TOPSIS analyses. The Basalt-Epoxy composite has the highest mechanical strength among the systems under investigation, with a tensile strength of 275 N/mm² and a yield stress of around 215 N/mm². Compared to Palm-Epoxy composite, which has the lowest mechanical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1565–1575 Read article
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Zn-Fap Composites
Abstract: The aerospace and automotive industries have experienced a substantial surge in interest in innovative composite systems driven by the ongoing demand for lightweight, high-performance materials. In this study, the mechanical properties of zinc (Zn) matrix composites reinforced with fluorapatite particles (Fap) are examined as a function of thermal treatment. Within the context of this investigation, we endeavoured to create composite materials containing Zinc-Fluorapatite powder. Stir casting was used to produce …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1101–1110 Read article
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Nitrosamine Accumulation, Processing Variables, and Indigenous Plant Inhibitors in Nigerian Traditionally Processed Meats
Abstract: N-nitrosamines are classified as probable or possible human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Carcinogenic N-nitrosamines — principally N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) and N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) — are formed in abundance during the preparation of widely consumed Nigerian traditional processed meats including suya, kilishi, and balangu. This original investigation combined a six geopolitical zone of Nigerian market survey with laboratory-controlled model system experiments, effects of processing parameters on N-Nitrosamine formation …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 61–72 Read article
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Polymer Composite-Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion of Kitchen Waste for Optimised Biogas Production: Process Design, Parametric Study, and Simulation Analysis
Abstract: There is an urgent need for decentralised sustainable biogas production from organic waste due to the rising amount of food waste in cities. The application of polymer composite material including HDPE tanks, PVC pipes, and FRP secondary containment systems presents a promising option compared to conventional MS digester fabrication in terms of durability, excellent thermal insulation capability, light weight, and easier installation. This study explores the possibility of adopting a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 803–818 Read article
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Extraction and Characterization of Pectin from Malabar Tamarind, and Indian Wild Lime
Abstract: Pectin is a versatile heteropolysaccharide that is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries because of its gelling, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties. This review discusses the extraction of pectin from agro-waste peels of Malabar tamarind (Garcinia cambogia) and Indian wild lime (Citrus indica) using conventional acid hydrolysis under optimized conditions: pH 1.5–2.0, 85–90°C, and 90 minutes. The process resulted in 22.5% and 27.8% pectin yields, respectively, verified through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 472–478 Read article
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A Factorial Investigation of Hyperparameter Tuning Strategies for Lasso- Based Genomic Prediction
Abstract: In an earlier comparative study of machine-learning methods for genomic prediction of wheat grain yield, we reported a counter-intuitive result: automated nested-cross-validation tuning of the Lasso regularization penalty reduced mean predictive ability relative to a fixed, arbitrarily chosen penalty (mean Pearson r falling from 0.408 to 0.349 across four environments), the opposite of the expected effect of hyperparameter tuning. We hypothesized two possible explanations at the time — high-variance penalty …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Reduced-Order Modeling and Stability Control in Granular Couette Flow
Abstract: This study develops a reduced-order and stability-aware modeling framework for dense granular Couette flow by integrating continuum mechanics, bifurcation analysis, and data-driven stability estimation. Starting from coupled governing equations for momentum, granular temperature, and microstructural evolution, the system is nondimensionalized and reduced using a Galerkin projection consistent with shear-driven boundary conditions. This yields a low-dimensional nonlinear dynamical system that preserves the essential coupling between velocity, fluctuation energy, and structural relaxation. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Domino Reaction for the Synthesis of Nitroolefin Heterocyclic Compound Via Thiazole Formation Followed by Claisen Rearrangement
Abstract: The Baylis-Hillman adducts derived from nitroolefins have been conveniently transformed into Claisen rearrangement. These substances, which include benzothiazole moiety, are very biologically reactive substances. This novel nitro derivative of 2-((E)-2-nitro-3-phenylallyloxy)-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde was simply treated with mole percentage of 2-(2-(2-aminophenyl) disulfanyl) benzenamine in melt reactive condition. Hence this novel 2-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-6-ethoxy-4-((E)-2-nitro-3-phenylallyl)phenol core unit compounds was very intrusting and new opportunities for the preparation of closely related to the different [3,3] sigmatropic rearrangements related …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology Read article
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Foliar Application of Zinc Nanoparticles Improves Photosynthetic Performance in Wheat Plants
Abstract: The present study investigated the impact of foliar spray of zinc oxide nanoparticles on physiological and biochemical reactions in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Foliar spray with zinc oxide nanoparticles at 10 mg/l positively increased pigment content and biomass in comparison to control while a significant reduction in chlorophyll content and biomass accumulation was observed at higher concentration of 1000 mg/l. A study of Chlorophyll a fluorescence parameters at 10 mg/l …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures are able to deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering Read article
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Mechanical Performance Degradation of Naturally Aged Nitrile Butadiene Rubber in Low Frequency Range...
Abstract: For good mechanical design, damping is often still an invisible requirement. Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) has a wide range of applications as a damping and sealing material. To offer the long-term service of NBR, it is important to estimate the degradation of modal properties under complex mechanical and environmental loading. The present work aims to correlate the experimental data with generalized higher-order Maxwell models and curve fitting techniques to find …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Adoption of Energy Mix Research and its Applications for Addressing the Current Energy Crisis in Nigeria
Abstract: Application of outputs from energy mix research is the way forward for national economic growth and sustainable energy in Nigeria. This paper examines the applications of energy mix research as a special tool for addressing the present energy crisis in Nigeria. The methodology used includes secondary data, opinions from experts, personal observations and previous records. Issues linked present system, appraisal of benefits and strategies for the way forward were highlighted. …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies Read article
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Characterization of Strength of Aluminum (Al 6063-T6) After Corrosion
Abstract: Aluminum are frequently used as light weight structure in various nautical design. One of them is the ship structure design where sever environment of saline water influences the damage of the structure and one among them is pitting. In this paper, an experimental verification of strength and impact of corrosion effect on Al-6063–T6 aluminum was presented. The specimens were exposed to saline water for various duration like 500 hrs, 750 …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics Read article
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An Effective Role of Soil Minerals in Plant Nutrition
Abstract: Soil mineral nutrient required by plants is an essential for its survival without availability it can’t be survived. A various way of transportation of nutrients through different phenomenon’s involved in its activity. Although, 17 essential elements are required by plants in which Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen is freely available in the atmosphere whereas other nutrients are available through soil. Uptake of nutrients by plants in ionic (both cationic and anionic) …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology Read article
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Aquaculture and Probiotics: An Emerging Opportunity Integrating Conventional Farming to Biotechnology
Abstract: The probiotics are generally defined as beneficial organisms showing beneficial effects under certain amount. Vigorous research has demonstrated the potential of probiotics in a number of conditions, including prevention of diseases, management of proper health status among humans. In contrast, the role of probiotics in animal is not much studied in comparison to human probiotics despite their great potential of improvement of several biotechnological industries. The role of probiotics in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology Read article