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Synthesis of Magnetically Recoverable Nickel (II) Complex-Functionalized Fe 3 O 4 @ISNA (ISNA= Isonicotinic acid) Nanomaterials: Catalytic Studies on Nitrophenol Reduction and TD- DFT Studies
Abstract: In this study, we aimed to develop a novel, environmentally sustainable, and magnetically separable heterogeneous nanocatalyst, denoted as Fe 3 O 4 @ISNA@NiL (where L represents the ligand). The synthesis involved a two-step process, first, isonicotinic acid was chemically grafted onto the surface of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe 3 O 4 ) to introduce functional groups capable of further chemical modification. Subsequently, a nickel(II) Schiff base monomeric complex was anchored …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 9, 2024 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry-Driven Approaches for Improved Therapeutic Delivery
Abstract: Polymer chemistry has revolutionized pharmaceutical technology by enabling the development of advanced drug delivery systems with improved precision, stability, and therapeutic outcomes. This review explores the role of polymer design, synthesis, and functionalization in the development of responsive and targeted drug carriers. Emphasis is placed on various types of polymers—biodegradable, synthetic, natural, and stimuli-responsive—and their suitability for drug delivery platforms such as nanoparticles, micelles, hydrogels, dendrimers, and implants. The physicochemical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 Read article
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Evaluation of Bio-Based Polymer Composites Containing Guava Leaf Extract for Antimicrobial Functionality
Abstract: This study explores the formulation of an herbal soap using guava leaf extract as a primary ingredient. Guava leaves are a rich source of biopolymers like pectin and cellulose, which may contribute to the binding properties in the soap. The antimicrobial activity of the soap was evaluated against common skin pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Trichoderma spp., Aspergillus spp.). The formulated soap exhibited inhibitory effects against all tested pathogens. The weight, foaming …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 875–880 Read article
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Monitoring of Microbial Growth on Crude Oil Remediation using Processed Palm Fruit Fermented Waste Water and NKP Fertilizer
Abstract: The bacteria count was done to ascertain the microbial growth rate in each reactor and the research work demonstrates the integrity of fermented palm oil processed waste water obtained the available nutrients for the restoration of microbial activity in terms of growth as well as remediation of polluted clay soil environment for optimum utilization in terms of agricultural purposes. This study is based on the overview on the ability of …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Wastewater Treatment Techniques, Quality Monitoring, and Compliance with Regulatory Standards in Nigeria
Abstract: Innovative wastewater treatment techniques, recycling systems, circular economy, and quality monitoring and enforcement of regulatory standards are vital for sustainable urban water development. This study offers a thorough analysis and review of the literature on wastewater treatment methods in Nigeria, spanning from traditional approaches to cutting-edge technologies like membrane bioreactors, trickling filters, activated sludge systems, anaerobic digesters, and constructed wetlands. It also investigates deeper into the existing quality monitoring systems, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Simulation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Designed on a Flow Sheet
Abstract: The residual water results from the alteration of the physicochemical parameters of clean water; so the latter's vocation is lost. The scarcity and importance of this resource requires its immediate recovery by applying the most appropriate corrective procedure. The tertiary wastewater treatment removes traces of organic and inorganic matter. Although effective, this cleaning step is expensive. The simulation of processes helps in the study of the external and internal changes …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as Phytoremediator of Abattoir Contaminated Effluents
Abstract: The abattoir industry provided meat for more than 170 million Nigerians and job opportunities for teeming population. It has also been categorized as one of the industries responsible for major pollution of soil and water resources. The aim of this study was to analyze the pollutants present in the effluents from the selected abattoir and evaluate the effectiveness of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in removing these pollutants. The experiment was …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–08 Read article
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Machine-Learning-Assisted Development of Polymer-Biochar Composite Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Gomti River Water
Abstract: Rapid urbanization, industrial discharge, and agricultural runoff pose a significant threat to freshwater sustainability and public health. Within these ecosystems, polymer pollutants—such as microplastics, nanoplastics, synthetic fibres, and additive residues—have emerged as persistent vectors capable of adsorbing and transporting toxic heavy metals. Because these polymeric contaminants dynamically interact with conventional aquatic parameters to alter pollutant mobility and ecological risk profiles, there is an urgent need to transition from passive environmental …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 72–95 Read article
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Production, Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Flavolipid Biosurfactant
Abstract: At present majority of surfactants are chemically synthesized. Nevertheless, in recent years, much attention has been directed towards biosurfactants due to their broad range of functional properties, there are cheaper as they can be produced from alternative sources. They have applications in the fields, such as: oil recovery process, as an additive in food processing industry, pharmaceuticals preparations, energy saving technologies etc. As they are being microbial derivatives, it is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Acoustical and Thermodynamical Studies of L- Glycine in Buffer Solution of Different pH at 298.15 K
Abstract: The volumetric, viscometric, and acoustical studies are used to investigate the exchange of L-Glycine in a buffer solvent system of different pH at 298.15K within a concentration range of 0.02 to 0.10 molal. L-glycine, being the simplest amino acid, serves as an important model compound for understanding molecular exchanges in biological systems. The effect of pH on the physicochemical properties of amino acid solutions is of considerable significance, as it …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Biodiversity Monitoring Study to Assess the Impact of a Comprehensive Organic Farming Practice namely Inhana Rational Farming (IRF) Technology on the Ecological Components of India’s Largest Organic Tea Estate of Barak Valley, Assam, India
Abstract: Biodiversity monitoring study was conducted in West Jalinga Tea Estate for the evaluation of the management impact on the different ecological components of the plantations viz. soil, water and bird diversity. The tea garden switched over to organic cultivation through the adoption of Inhana Rational Farming (IRF) Technology in 2001–02. Evaluation of soil quality components indicated improvement in soil health as compared to the conventional tea estates in the same …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 12–35 Read article
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Assessment of Seasonal and Spatial Variation in Water Quality of Estuarine and Riverine Zones of Tapi River Gujarat, India
Abstract: AbstractThe present study was conducted to assess the seasonal and spatial variations at eight estuarine and riverine locations of Tapi River, which is one of the major rivers of Gujarat, India. The monitoring of water quality for these locations was carried out on seasonal basis in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons from March 2017 to February 2018. A total of nine physicochemical parameters were analyzed including pH, water temperature, turbidity, electrical …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of pH-Sensitive Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic Acid) Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Doxorubicin
Abstract: pH-responsive polymeric hydrogels have attracted significant attention as intelligent biomaterials for site-specific and controlled drug delivery in cancer therapy due to their ability to respond to the acidic tumor microenvironment. In the present study, poly (N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) [P(NIPAM-co-AAc)] hydrogels were synthesized via free radical copolymerization and systematically characterized to evaluate their suitability for controlled delivery of doxorubicin, a widely used chemotherapeutic agent. The copolymer hydrogels were prepared using N-isopropylacrylamide and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 449–458 Read article
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In Silico Molecular Docking Studies of Phytocompounds from Melissa officinalis Against MPXV Poxin Target
Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory potential of phytocompounds of Melissa officinalis against the MPXV poxin protein target, a key virulence factor in monkeypox infection. Methods: Molecular docking performed using PyRx, a virtual screening software, was conducted to predict the binding affinities of the compounds to MPXV poxin. Prior to docking, the compounds were subjected to comprehensive analysis, including Lipinski's rule of five, evaluation of physicochemical properties, pharmacological …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 25–38 Read article
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Regression Analysis of Topological Indices and Physicochemical Properties of Polymer-Based Anticancer Drugs
Abstract: The research analyzed the quantitative correlation between topological indices and the physicochemical properties of selected anticancer compounds using regression analysis. Various topological descriptors—such as the First Zagreb Index, Second Zagreb Index, and Forgotten Index were calculated and regressed against key molecular features, including polar surface area, melting point, and molar refractivity. The regression analysis revealed linear correlations between these topological indices and the properties of anticancer drugs, with particularly strong …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 255–267 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Dioscorea Dumentorum and ICACINIA Trichantha Starch for Possible Industrial Utilization
Abstract: The study was focused on finding alternative use for underutilized icacinia trichantha (gbegbe) and dioscorea dumentorum (esuru-igbo) for possible industrial utilization. Starches were isolated through aqueous method. The parameters determined are pH, ash and moisture contents, amylose content, gelatinization temperature, water absorption capacities, bulk density, tapped density and true density. The results showed that percentage yield was 70% for dioscorea dumentorum and 64.6% for icacinia trichantha. The physicochemical properties of …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Structural Modification of Sugarcane Bagasse using Alkaline, Acid, and Bleaching Pretreatments for Enhanced Yield of Poly (1→4)-β-D-glucopyranose (Cellulose) and Hemicellulose for Utilization as Biocomposites
Abstract: Sugarcane bagasse, a lignocellulosic byproduct generated in substantial quantities by the sugar industry, represents a promising feedstock for the sustainable production of enzymes and bio-based chemicals. Its high (1→4)-β-D-glucopyranose (cellulose) content, abundant availability, and low cost make it an ideal candidate for bioconversion processes. However, the inherent recalcitrance of bagasse, primarily due to its lignin-rich matrix, necessitates effective pretreatment strategies to enhance enzymatic digestibility. This study presents a comparative investigation …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 983–992 Read article
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Study of Osmotic Dehydration as a Pretreatment for the Conservation of araçá-boi (Eugenia stipitata Mc Vaugh-Myrtaceae), a Regional Amazonian Fruit
Abstract: This work aimed to study the use of osmotic dehydration and drying as a conservation technique for araçá-boi, a regional fruit from the Amazon. In dehydration, solutions of sucrose and glucose syrup were used. The experimental design was based on the factorial planning 22, varying the time (6, 12, and 18 h) and concentration of the solution (50, 60, and 70%). The samples obtained in the best dehydration conditions were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Quality Assessment of Vermicompost
Abstract: Present study deals with quality assessment of Vermicompost on the basis of physical and chemical profiles made of three different types of earthworms viz. Eisenia foetida, Eudrilus eugeniae, Perionyx excavatus. Quality of Vermiculture was done in different mixtures of Cowdung with Paddy straw, Sugarcane thrash, Weed biomass, Eichornia, Vegetable waste and Control. The rate of vermiculture was found maximum in case of VMC5 as E.eugeniae recorded as most efficient vermicomposting …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Validation of Wet and Dry Drug Collection Principle in the Preparation of Shatavari Ghrita through Quantitative Estimation of Shatavarin IV
Abstract: Background: Ayurved classics accentuates wet and dry drug collection principle i.e. wet state of drugs should be taken in double quantity to the quantity of dry drugs during the preparation of any formulation. But some Acharya has given the exceptional drugs for this principle where those drugs should be taken always in wet state with mentioned quantity. Shatavari is one of exceptional drug for this principle. Aim: The present study …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 28–41 Read article