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View article: Biosynthesis of Gold Core Silver Shell Bimetallic Nanoparticles by using Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal Leaf Extract
Biosynthesis of Gold Core Silver Shell Bimetallic Nanoparticles by using Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal Leaf Extract Open
In contrast to conventional techniques that use hazardous chemicals and high energy, plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis offers an economical and eco-friendly alternative. Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal leaf extract contains bioactive compoun…
View article: Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Extraction of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Extraction of p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Open
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid (p-HBA) is widely found in the environment due of its exceptional properties and has been used in the synthesis of variety of products such as preservatives, dyes, bactericides, etc. This causes a huge disposal of p-H…
View article: Effect of preservative and preservation methods on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of nipa palm (Nypa fructicans) sap
Effect of preservative and preservation methods on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of nipa palm (Nypa fructicans) sap Open
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the E’ food grade preservative – potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium metabisulfite (E223) in an aqueous form, and impact of the timing of preservative addition on the shelf-life,…
View article: Parametric evaluation of water quality from water purification systems in Saudi Arabia
Parametric evaluation of water quality from water purification systems in Saudi Arabia Open
The use of point-of-use household drinking water purification systems has gained popularity as a means to empower communities and individuals without access to clean water to treat their own water at home. This study evaluated the effectiv…
View article: Utilization of local natural compounds: A practical step toward the hygienic society, formulation of hand sanitizer and disinfectant
Utilization of local natural compounds: A practical step toward the hygienic society, formulation of hand sanitizer and disinfectant Open
The most efficient technique to kill the germs is to use hand sanitizer and disinfectant. It is expected that there would be increasing demand for hand sanitizers, especially in light of the COVID-19 situation. In the present study, severa…
View article: Effect of preservative and preservation methods on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of nipa palm (Nypa fructicans) sap
Effect of preservative and preservation methods on physical, chemical and microbiological properties of nipa palm (Nypa fructicans) sap Open
Objectives Nipa palm sap that has undergone fermentation is creamy white in colour with an unpleasant aroma and taste, which makes it unacceptable for consumption. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the E’ food grade preserv…
View article: Synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymer for the removal of cyanazine from aqueous samples
Synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymer for the removal of cyanazine from aqueous samples Open
Background Cyanazine (CYZ) is one of the triazine herbicides to prevent broadleaf grass and weeds in crops. Despite its affordability and productivity in increasing crop yield, the extensive usage of CYZ contributes to environmental pollut…
View article: Biomass Mediated Synthesis of ZnO and ZnO/GO for the Decolorization of Methylene Blue under Visible Light Source
Biomass Mediated Synthesis of ZnO and ZnO/GO for the Decolorization of Methylene Blue under Visible Light Source Open
In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO) as well as ZnO/GO (zinc oxide/graphene oxide) were successfully synthesized. The Carica papaya leaf extract was used to synthesize ZnO and oil palm empty fruit bunch biomass to obtain graphene, which was fur…
View article: Kinetics and Mechanisms of Ligand-Exchange of Cu(Methionine)2 by Polyamines
Kinetics and Mechanisms of Ligand-Exchange of Cu(Methionine)2 by Polyamines Open
The kinetics of ligand substitution reaction of Cu(methionine)2 complex by polyamines has been followed conductometrically above pH 9.0 at 25 oC. Millimolar solution of the Cu(NO3)2 and methionine in 1:2 molar ratio in water shows increase…
View article: Utilizing Biomass-Based Graphene Oxide–Polyaniline–Ag Electrodes in Microbial Fuel Cells to Boost Energy Generation and Heavy Metal Removal
Utilizing Biomass-Based Graphene Oxide–Polyaniline–Ag Electrodes in Microbial Fuel Cells to Boost Energy Generation and Heavy Metal Removal Open
Although regarded as environmentally stable, bioelectrochemical fuel cells or, microbial fuel cells (MFCs) continue to face challenges with sustaining electron transport. In response, we examined the performance of two graphene composite-b…
View article: Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Nanoparticles for Removal of Sudan III Dye
Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Nanoparticles for Removal of Sudan III Dye Open
Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) nanoparticles of Sudan III dye as template were synthesized by using non-covalent approach. The molecularly imprinted polymers were synthesized in a microemulsion contained Sudan III as a template, acryl…
View article: Quaternization of Poly(2-diethyl aminoethyl methacrylate) Brush-Grafted Magnetic Mesoporous Nanoparticles Using 2-Iodoethanol for Removing Anionic Dyes
Quaternization of Poly(2-diethyl aminoethyl methacrylate) Brush-Grafted Magnetic Mesoporous Nanoparticles Using 2-Iodoethanol for Removing Anionic Dyes Open
Magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Fe3O4-MSNs) were successfully synthesized with a relatively high surface area of 568 m2g−1. Fe3O4-MSNs were then modified with poly(2-diethyl aminoethyl methacrylate) (PDEAEMA) brushes using surfac…
View article: Various Natural and Anthropogenic Factors Responsible for Water Quality Degradation: A Review
Various Natural and Anthropogenic Factors Responsible for Water Quality Degradation: A Review Open
Recognition of sustainability issues around water resource consumption is gaining traction under global warming and land utilization complexities. These concerns increase the challenge of gaining an appropriate comprehension of the anthrop…
View article: Utilization of Mangifera indica as Substrate to Bioremediate the Toxic Metals and Generate the Bioenergy through a Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell
Utilization of Mangifera indica as Substrate to Bioremediate the Toxic Metals and Generate the Bioenergy through a Single-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell Open
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a sustainable approach for the remediation of metals and the simultaneous production of energy. This paper highlighted the usage of mango extract to produce electricity as an organic source for bacteria and …
View article: Chemically Modified Sago Fly Ash for Pb(II) Removal from Water
Chemically Modified Sago Fly Ash for Pb(II) Removal from Water Open
The use of agricultural by-products has been widely studied to develop effective and inexpensive adsorbent for heavy metal removal. In this study, sago ( M.sagu ) fly ash (FA) was chemically modified to afford an operational adsorbent for …
View article: Microbial Fuel Cell: Recent Developments in Organic Substrate Use and Bacterial Electrode Interaction
Microbial Fuel Cell: Recent Developments in Organic Substrate Use and Bacterial Electrode Interaction Open
A new bioelectrochemical approach based on metabolic activities inoculated bacteria, and the microbial fuel cell (MFC) acts as biocatalysts for the natural conversion to energy of organic substrates. Among several factors, the organic subs…
View article: Pharmacophore Modelling of Vanillin Derivatives, Favipiravir, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Monolaurin and Tetrodotoxin as MPro inhibitors of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Pharmacophore Modelling of Vanillin Derivatives, Favipiravir, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Monolaurin and Tetrodotoxin as MPro inhibitors of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Open
Ligand-based pharmacophore modelling approach using four established antiviral drugs, namely remdesivir, lopinavir, ritonavir and hydroxychloroquine were analysed for COVID-19 inhibitors as training sets. Twenty vanillin derivatives togeth…
View article: Bioremediation of Pollutants and Sustainable Energy Production throughBacterial Activities in Microbial Fuel Cells: An Overview
Bioremediation of Pollutants and Sustainable Energy Production throughBacterial Activities in Microbial Fuel Cells: An Overview Open
Electrical energy generation can be achieved in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) through the catalytic action of microorganisms which can oxidize organic matter and convert it into a biofilm. In MFCs, the exoelectrogens play a crucial role. MFC…
View article: Cellulose Derived Graphene/Polyaniline Nanocomposite Anode for Energy Generation and Bioremediation of Toxic Metals via Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells
Cellulose Derived Graphene/Polyaniline Nanocomposite Anode for Energy Generation and Bioremediation of Toxic Metals via Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells Open
Benthic microbial fuel cells (BMFCs) are considered to be one of the eco-friendly bioelectrochemical cell approaches nowadays. The utilization of waste materials in BMFCs is to generate energy and concurrently bioremediate the toxic metals…
View article: Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinting Polymers for the Removal of Xylenol Orange from Water
Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinting Polymers for the Removal of Xylenol Orange from Water Open
The molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) were prepared by using the non-covalent approach. In the polymerization process, xylenol orange was used as a template (T), acrylic acid as a functional monomer (M), divinylbenzene as a cross-linke…
View article: Synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers of vanillic acid and extraction of vanillic acid from spiked blood serum
Synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers of vanillic acid and extraction of vanillic acid from spiked blood serum Open
Poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) synthesized, moxifloxacin drug-loaded hydrogel: Characterization and evaluation studiesMadhusudana Thippeswamy, Mamatha Ganjeenahalli Puttagiddappa, Demappa Thippaiah, Nayak Devappa Satyanarayan
View article: Template Assisted Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for the Extraction of p-Coumaric Acid
Template Assisted Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer for the Extraction of p-Coumaric Acid Open
In present study, the molecular imprinting polymer (MIP) of p-coumaric acid was synthesized by using p-coumaric acid as a template, acetonitrile as solvent, 1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate as cross-linker, acrylic acid as monomer and 2,2-azo…
View article: Synthesis of Ag@Polycarbazole Nanocomposite using Ferric Acetate as an Oxidant
Synthesis of Ag@Polycarbazole Nanocomposite using Ferric Acetate as an Oxidant Open
Silver nanowires and Ag@polycarbazole nanocables have been effectively fabricated. Polyol-reduction and ion adsorption process were used to fabricate pure silver nanowires and Ag@polycarbazole nanocomposite by using an oxidant (iron acetat…