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209 articles for “physicochemical study”
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Pharmacognostical and Physicochemical Studies of Elytraria acaulis (L.F.) Lindau
Abstract: Nature has bestowed on us a very rich botanical wealth and a large number of diverse types of plants grow in different parts of the country. Herbal medicine is still the main stay of about 75–80% of the whole population, and the major part of traditional therapy involves the use of plant extract and their active constituents. In recent years there has been rapid increase in the standardization of selected …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 39–43 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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Phytochemical Analysis of Organic Compounds as an Indicator of Metal Uptake in Selected Plants
Abstract: Plants contain a number of potential chelating agents such as amino acids, organic acids, peptides, and proteins, etc. These chelating compounds are very important for the physiological processes in plants. In addition, these ligands are found in both hyperaccumulator and non-hyperaccumulator plants and play a vital role in metal uptake from contaminated soil. Many organic compounds have been found to bind and accumulate trace and toxic metals in hyperaccumulating plants. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Harnessing Marine Byproducts and Optimization of Biopolymer Extraction Quality Using Response Surface Methodology and Study of Its Physicochemical Properties
Abstract: Chitosan, a versatile biopolymer derived from chitin, holds immense potential across various industries owing to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and biocompatible properties. This study aims to optimize the deacetylation process of chitin, sourced from shrimp shells, using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to produce high-quality chitosan. The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) was employed to evaluate the effects of temperature, time, and alkali concentration on the degree of deacetylation (DD%), a key determinant of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 125–139 Read article
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Polymeric Ion-Exchange Complexes of Carbomer for Taste Masking and Enhanced Drug Bioavailability: A Physicochemical and In Vivo Study
Abstract: Famotidine (FAM) was recognized as a crystalline powder that varies in color from white to pale yellow and possesses an extremely bitter flavor. This study aimed to conceal the unpleasant flavor of FAM through employing unconventional ion-exchange resins sourced from Carbomer polymer Evaluation (Carbopol 974P). We used FTIR, DSC, and XRD to look at the drug-resin combination in its hard form to learn more about its physical and chemical properties. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 727–740 Read article
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Preliminary Studies on the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Qualities of Selected Surface Drinking Water in Selected Rural Communities of Ondo North Senatorial District, Ondo State
Abstract: The present study evaluated the quality of surface water samples used for drinking in selected communities of Ondo State Northern Senatorial region. The physiochemical parameters analyzed range were; pH, (7.2–7.8), temperature (22.8–29.3°C) conductivity (59–118 μs/cm), total dissolved solids (38–147 mg/L), total suspended solids (74–153 mg/L), total hardness (11.3–36.4 mg/L), biological oxygen demand (3.8–10.1 mg/L), nitrate (2.94–19.34 mg/L), phosphate (0.54–1.65 mg/L). The results were compared with WHO standards in which they …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Study on the Variations in Physicochemical Property Concentration in a Contaminated Fresh and Salt Water
Abstract: In this research, the dispersion of crude oil contaminated was subjected into laboratory observations and results were recorded. These results were used to develop and adopt mathematical models for a proper engineering experimental practice. 1.5m3 volumes of fresh water and salt water were filled in two tanks of equal fit at the same intervals along the tanks and depth, where samples were collected for the purpose of analysis of physicochemical …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Study of Seasonal Variation in Physicochemical Parameters of Fresh Water Bodies of District Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Abstract: Drinking water quality is of elemental importance to human physiology and the durability of humanity depends very much upon its capability. The present work is aimed to review the quality of spring’s water in the rural area in district Rajouri. The three springs are named as Gopishah Ki Bowli, Khark Bowli and Badi Bowli. This has been determined by collecting spring water samples and subjecting the samples to a comprehensive …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 71–77 Read article
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Improved Intestinal Absorption and Bioavailability Enhancement of Rosuvastatin Calcium via Proliposome Powder
Abstract: The main objective of the present study was to develop proliposomal formulations to enhance the oral bioavailability of rosuvastatin calcium by improving solubility, dissolution and/or intestinal permeability. Proliposomal powder formulations were prepared with drug varying the Phospholipon 90H and cholesterol ratio in the range of 1:0 to 1:1 using pearlitol SD200 as carrier by film deposition method. The prepared proliposomal powder was filled into capsules. The bioavailability enhancement of proliposomes …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 23–40 Read article
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Physico-Chemical, Phyto-Chemical and HPTLC Analysis of Root of Melia azedarach Linn
Abstract: Mahanimba, botanically known as Melia azedarach L. is an important medicinal plant of Ayurveda. Different parts of Mahanimba are widely used to treat many ailments. Its root is used in Gridhrasi (sciatica) and also used as an ingredient of many Ayurvedic formulations. Present study was carried out to evaluate physicochemical, phyto-chemical and HPTLC analysis of root of M. azedarach Linn. following standard guidelines. Results of physicochemical study revealed that, root …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Pharmacognostic Standardization of Lawsonia inermis L. Leaf
Abstract: ABSTRACT“Madayantika” commonly known as “Mehndi” or “Henna” is ascribed to the plant species Lawsonia inermis Linn. syn. L. abla Lamk. (Fam: Lythraceae). It has been used as a color dye since the dawn of history. It is also an excellent conditioning agent, hair growth promoter, hair brighter, antidandruff and adds body and highlights to hair. Henna has been formulated in Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine and cosmetic industry. Madayantyadi churna, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Comparative Pharmacognostical and Analytical Evaluation of Desmodium gangeticum (Linn.) and Pseudarthria viscida (Linn.) Wight & Arn. as a Substitute
Abstract: Shalaparni [Desmodium gangeticum (Linn)] is one among the Dashamoola and Pseudarthria viscida (Linn) is used as a substitute instead of Shalaparni in south India especially Kerala state. Macroscopic, microscopic and organoleptic results of the standard drug D. gangeticum (Linn.) and trail drug P. viscida (Linn.) Wight & Arn., when compared with each other with Ayurveda Pharmacopoeia of India showed no much difference. D. gangeticum (Linn.) has more of calcium crystals …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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The Use of Infrared Spectroscopy in the Medicine
Abstract: Infrared spectroscopy is a valuable analytical method that is used to study the structure of organic molecules, inorganic and coordination, as well as macromolecular compounds. The ability to obtain information about the presence of certain functional groups in a sample allows the use of medical infrared spectroscopy as a tool for studying tissue biochemistry, which means for diagnosing inflammatory processes in the human body, and for conducting of physicochemical studies …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of 12-Membered Macrocyclic Transition Metal Complexes with Tetradentate Ligand
Abstract: Tetra-aza macrocyclic transition metals complexes of type: [M(C12H4N8)X2]; where, M = Co (II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II); X= Cl-1 , NO3 - , CH3COOhave been synthesized and characterized. On the basis of conductance data; elemental analyses, the character of the complexes have been suggest and it was found that all the complexes have 1:2:2 stoichiometry and are nonelectrolytic in nature. Tentative geometry of the new synthesized macrocyclic complexes had been proposed …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Seasonal Variations of Air Quality Measures In Warri and Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
Abstract: Air quality in Urban Cities like Warri and Effurun has been deteriorating over time. The distribution levels of air pollutants in the Warri and Effurun environments may be related to both natural and man-made factors. In addition to evaluating the quality of rainwater with regard to pH, heavy metals (Fe, Pb, Cd, As, Hg, CU, Zn), and some anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42-, CO32-), this project study aims to investigate, using …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–48 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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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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Investigation of Pollution Status in River No. 2, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Using Physicochemical and Bacterial Indicators
Abstract: This study assessed the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of surface water in the River No. 2 watershed, Sierra Leone, through monthly sampling from March–August 2024 at upstream, midstream, and downstream sites. Analyses included temperature, turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, ammonia, fluoride, sulfite, nitrate, lead, arsenic, chromium, and microbial indicators (Escherichia coli, fecal and non-fecal coliforms). Most physicochemical parameters met WHO drinking-water guidelines. pH (7.0–7.3), TDS (7–17 mg/L), turbidity …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 11–27 Read article
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Toxicological Evaluation Of Two Nigerian Refinery Effluents Using Natural Biomonitors
Abstract: Abstract The present study aimed to evaluate the toxic effects of two Nigerian refineries’ effluents using natural bio-monitors. Standard physicochemical analysis, toxi-chromo test using mutant E. coli and sub-chronic animal toxicity testing with emphasis on tissue heavy metal accumulation, biochemical parameters and histopathology, were adopted during the study. The physicochemical results revealed that the two effluent samples are highly polluted although PH sample was more polluted than the Warri sample. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Evaluation of the Effects of Total Suspended Solid and Total Hardness in Crude Oil Contaminated Water Environment
Abstract: The actions and effects of a few selected physiochemical traits present in a contaminated water environment were examined in this study attempt using experimental methods and mathematical expressions. Throughout the course of 84 days at 14-day intervals, six control valves were established at equal intervals down the depth of the tanks to collect samples for study of physicochemical characteristics, total bacterial counts (TBC), and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) content. The …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–46 Read article