Pure and Industrial Chemistry Research Papers/Topics

The Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Nano Particles Using Pawpaw Leaves Extract

ABSTRACT Nanoparticles have garnered significant attention in the scientific community due to their unique physio chemical properties and wide-ranging applications in various fields. This paper work on the synthesis and characterization of copper nanoparticles using pawpaw leaves extract. This synthesis was carried out using biological method; the use of plant extract with active biomolecules which act as a reducing and stabilizing agent and a metal salt. The concentration of the metal ...

Water Purification Characteristics of Chitosan

ABSTRACT Alum (potassium aluminum sulfate-K+Al3+ (SO42-) 2), ferrous sulfate (Fe2+ SO42-), ferric chloride (Fe2+2Cl-) and ferric chloro-sulfate (Fe2+Cl-SO42-) were commonly used as coagulants. However, a possible link of Alzheimer’s disease with conventional aluminum based coagulants and other adverse bioaccumulation cases associated with heavy metal have become an issue in wastewater treatment. Hence, special attention has shift towards using biodegradable polymer like chitosan in treatmen...

Spectrophotometric Determination of Chromium (Iii) and Chromium(Vi) Using 2-[E)-[3-[(2-Hydroxybenzylidene) Amino]PhenylImino)Methyl]Phenol

ABSTRACT The Schiff base ligand, 2-[(E)-[{3--[(2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]phenyl}imino)methyl]phenol was synthesized by condensing 1,3-diaminobenzene and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde in absolute ethanol. Its Cr(III) and Cr(VI) complexes were equally synthesized. The ligand was characterized via UV, IR and NMR spectroscopy, whereas the complexes were characterized based on UV and IR spectroscopy and conductivity values. Stoichiometric studies indicated 1:1 metal to ligand ratio for both complexes. C...

Spectrophotometric Determination of Paracetamol using Zirconium (Iv) Oxide and Ammonium Trioxovanadate (V)

ABSTRACT A simple and sensitive spectrophotometric method for the determination of paracetamol was explored, using zirconium(IV) and vanadium(V) oxides. The method was based on the oxidation of paracetamol by zirconium(IV) and vanadium(V) in alkaline and acidic media respectively. The stoichiometric studies indicated a mole-ratio of 1:1 for the reactions of paracetamol with both zirconium(IV) and vanadium(V). Effects of other variables like pH, temperature and time were determined and showed...

Synthesis, Characterization and Use of Zeolite in Removal of Pb(Ii) Ions from Waste Water

ABSTRACT The removal of Pb(II) ions from aqueous model solution using zeolite has been investigated under different operational parameters like heavy metal ion concentration, adsorbent amount and particle size. The zeolite used was synthesized and characterized using SEM and XRD analysis. The equilibrium adsorption capacity of zeolite used for lead removal were measured and the experimental data analyzed by means of Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models. The adsorption efficiency of Zeolit...

Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminum in Acidic Medium by Bamboo Leaves Extract

ABSTRACT  The inhibitive effects of bamboo leaves extracts (BLE) on the corrosion of aluminum in 1M HCl were studied using weight loss, adsorption, thermodynamics and kinetic studies. The phytochemical constituents of the BLE were tannins, polyphenols, flavonols, terpenoids, sterols and alkaloids. BLE was noted to contain more of the polyphenols and terpenoids which were largely responsible for the inhibitive action of the extracts. Results obtained from the experiments carried out at 303K a...

Synthesis of N-(Heteroaryl Substituted) Benzene Sulphonamides and their Biological Activities

ABSTRACT The synthesis of N-heteroaryl substituted benzene sulphonamides and evaluation of their biological activities are reported. Synthesis was achieved by the reaction of benzene sulphonyl chloride and substituted amino heterocycle in dry pyridine. The structures of synthesized compounds were assigned by spectroscopic methods. The eight (8) synthesized compounds were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activities. The results showed that some of the new compounds exhibited activit...

KINETICS AND MECHANISMS OF THE REDOX REACTIONS OF µ-ADIPATO-DI (N,N/ BIS(SALICYLIDENE) ETHYLENEDIAMINATOIRON (III) [(Fe-Salen)2adi] WITH SOME THIOLS

ABSTRACT The kinetics and mechanisms of the redox reactions of oxidant, m -adipato-di(N,N/ - bis(salicylidene)ethylenediaminatoiron(III),[(Fe-salen)2adi],hereafter denoted as Fe2adi, with the thiols L-cysteine (LSH), thiourea (USH), thioglycolicacid(GSH),2– mercaptobenzothiazole (BTSH) and benzylmercaptan (BSH) have been studied spectrophotometrically at 495 nm in aqueous perchloric acid, I=0.01mol dm-3 (NaClO4) and at 29 ± 1o C. The stoichiometry of 1:1 was obtained for Fe2adi – LSH, F...

PalladiumCatalyzed Sonogashira Synthesis of Mono- and Bisalkynylated Derivatives of Quinoline-5,8-Dione and their Antimicrobial Activity

ABSTRACT The synthesis of five mono- and five bis-alkynylated derivatives of quinoline-5,8-diones is reported. The intermediate 6,7-dibromoquinoline-5,8-dione was obtained by nitrosation of 8- hydroxyquinoline, followed by reduction and subsequent bromination and oxidation. The coupling reaction of 6,7-dibromoquinoline-5,8-dione via palladium-catalyzed Sonogashira cross-coupling gave the alkynylated products. The chemical structures of the products were confirmed using spectroscopic methods ...

Production, Optimization and Application of Printing Ink from Waste Carbon Sources

ABSTRACT  Production of carbon black from novel sources like spent automobile tyre, anthracite coal, furnace soot and graphite rod and subsequent use in the production of offset printing inks has been investigated. Carbon black from these sources were obtained by pyrolysis of shredded spent tyre and coal samples at 750-900o C in an electrical furnace, isolation of furnace carbon black and graphite rod from dry cell, drying and pulverization of the resulting samples. Acid demineralization of ...

Impact of Torre faction on the Fuel Properties of Lignite, Coconut Shells, Cassava Peels and Their Blends

ABSTRACT The effect of torrefaction temperature and residence time on the fuel properties of lignite, biomass (coconut shells and cassava peels) and their blends was investigated. The samples were subjected to three torrecfaction temperatures (200, 260 and 300o C) and at two residence times (10 and 20 minutes) using programmable muffle furnace. Blends of torrefied lignite and biomass were prepared in two different ratios (80:20 and 70:30). The energy content, proximate and ultimate analyses o...

Evaluation of the Fuel Properties and Thermal Efficiency of Sub-Bituminous Coal-Biomass Blends

ABSTRACT The improvement of the combustion properties of coal and biomass by blending and carbonization was investigated. Proximate and ultimate analysis of coal, sawdust, corn cob and their blends were carried out using ASTM methods. The proximate and ultimate analyses were repeated on the five blends after carbonization at 500o C for one hour. Ten mixtures of coal-sawdust and coal-corn cob blends were made into briquettes using starch binder. The calorific values of the samples were determi...

Quality Characteristics of Underground Water Resources in Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Government Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT Physicochemical and bacteriological analyses of underground water resources in Nkanu East and Nkanu West Local Government Areas of Enugu state, Nigeria were carried out to evaluate the potability and quality of the rural water supplies and to provide baseline data for future quality assessment. Underground water samples were collected from ten different boreholes in Nkanu East and Nkanu West LGAs. The parameters measured include temperature, colour, pH, electrical conductivity, turbi...

Spectrophotometric Determination of Vanadium(Iii) And Vanadium(V) Using 2-[(E)-[3-[(E)-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)Methyleneamino] Phenyl]Iminomethyl]Phenol

ABSTRACT 2-[(E)-[3-[(E)-(2-hydroxyphenyl)methyleneamino]phenyl]iminomethyl]phenol was synthesized from the condensation reaction of 1,3-diaminobenzene and 2-hydroxyzaldehyde in dimethylformaldehyde (DMF). Its coordination characteristic with vanadium(III) and vanadium(V) complexes was studied via, UV/Visible, IR and NMR spectroscopy; stoichiometric, melting point and conductivity determinations. The analytical data of these complexes and the mode of bonding show that, the ligand acted as a te...

Evaluation of the Quality Assurance of Five Brands Amoxicillin Trihydrate Capsules Sold in the Open Drug Market at Nsukka

ABSTRACT The active drug content and weight uniformity of five brands (A – E) of Amoxicillin Trihydrate capsules in Nsukka open drug market were evaluated to ascertain their quality assurance using UV visible spectroscopy and gravimetry. This study has shown that all the brands analyzed showed significant variations with respect to active drug content determination for the three brands B, D and E. Using United State Pharmacopoeia (USP) and British Pharmacopoeia (BP) specifications of 90 –...


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