The African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry (AJPAC) is a peer reviewed open access journal. The journal commenced publication in September 2007.
The journal covers all areas of the subject such as theoretical chemistry, environmental chemistry, biomaterials, electrochemistry and biosensors, nanomaterials and nanosystems, polymer synthesis, organometallic compounds, supramolecular and macromolecular chemistry. AJPAC welcomes submission of full-length research articles, short communications and review articles. In addition, the journal also welcomes letters and commentaries to the editor.
Development of a sensitive spectrophotometeric method for determination of copper
Simple and rapid spectrophotometeric procedure have been established for quantitation of Cu (II). This method is based on the reaction between alizarin red S and boric acid in the solution of pH 8.5 to produce a red complex which place between organic and aqueous phases.
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Analysis of stability of naturally aged single base propellants
In this work chemical changes in 42 years old single base propellant induced by natural aging were evaluated.
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Nanotechnology importance in the pharmaceutical industry
The present study is to investigate the role and their importance of nanotechnology in the pharmaceutical development.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/55831EC1165
Evaluation of kinetics and equilibrium studies of biosorption potentials of bamboo stem biomass for removal of Lead (II) and Cadmium (II) ions from aqueous solution
In other to minimize the reoccurrence, this research aim to ascertain biosorption capacity of bamboo stem biomass to remove lead and cadmium from aqueous solution.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/B3A035A63561
Preparation, characterization of raw corncob adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution using batch method
Corncob adsorbent was prepared through environmental friendly process without any additional chemical treatment. The prepared material was characterized by X-ray diffract meter (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and pH points zero charge techniques.
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Multi residue analysis of pesticides in pre and postharvest wheat grains in Misha Woreda, Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia
This study was conducted to assess the presence of pesticides residues in wheat from Misha woreda, Haiya Zone, Ethiopia
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text/D44372956514
Potential of blended biomass feedstock from some species of raffia palm (Raffia farinifera, Raffia hookeri and Raffia vinifera) and Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) from Cameroon
The aim is to establish the feasibility of blending raffia bamboo biomass with EFB, as a strategy to improve the exploitation of raffia palms and to make biomass feedstock available.
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Geographical variation in total phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activities of Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves in Burkina Faso.
This study aimed to elucidate the effect of sampling location of Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves on antioxidant activity, total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC).
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Catalytic activity of using tungsten oxide with hydrogen peroxide for methyl orange degradation.
In this work, a tungsten oxide nanoparticle was developed with a simple method, using tungsten powder.
See results: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text/10B09D764989
Phytochemical Profiling of the Hexane fraction of Crassocephalum crepidioides Benth S. Moore leaves by GC-MS.
This study aims at identifying and characterizing the bioactive compounds present in C. crepidioides hexane.
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Health risk assessment on humans by contamination of heavy metals in some edible crops and fish at Galena mining area of Nahuta, Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
This work investigated the human health risk effects of heavy metal contamination at Galena mining area.
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Extraction, purification and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) assignment of garcinoic acid from Garcinia kola (bitter kola) fruit.
In this paper, an experimentally simple procedure for the isolation of multi-milligram amounts of garcinoic acid from Garcinia kola fruit (nuts) was reported.
Full study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/A94ACC757263
Metakaolin clay-derived geopolymer for recycling of waste cathode ray tube glass.
The aim of this study was to investigate immobilisation of waste cathode ray tubes (CRTs) glass using metakaolin clay geopolymer.
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Isolation and characterisation of chemical compounds from the plants, Phytolacca octandra (L.), Phytolacca dodecandra (L'Herit) and Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) commonly used to control schistosomiasis transmitting snails in Kenya
This study aimed to isolate and characterize the chemicals responsible for the molluscicidal activity in the plants, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolocca dodecandra and Balanites aegyptiaca.
Full study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/FE06EF057533
Preliminary characterization of some natural dyes.
A preliminary study on the chemical structure of dyes from Rothmannia hispidia, Pterocarpus osun and Terminalia superba was made using chemical tests, UV-visible and infrared spectroscopies.
See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/05E9F5358783
Spectrophotmetric evaluation of rotenone extraction from leaves and seeds of mature Tephrosia vogelii plant.
In this study, the percentage yield of rotenone extracted from Tephrosia vogelii leaves and seeds was investigated.
See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/57EC08A58781
New method for complete recovery of total cyanide in water and soil and its application at the Samira gold mine (Niger).
In this study, a detailed investigation of optimization of the various parameters affecting the distillation procedures for decomposing metal-cyanide complexes or any other form of cyanide was undertaken in this work.
See study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/20D733459291
Effects of chemical modification on functional and physical properties of African star apple kernel (Chrysophyllum albidnum) starch.
The objectives of this study were to isolate starch from C. albidnum kernel, prepared a modified C. albidnum starch at three different levels and succinylation and then study the effect of chemical modification on physico-chemical and functional properties of the starches.
More at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-abstract/32AD85459795
Toxicity studies of African Palmyrah palm (Borassus Aethiopum) shoots.
This research is aimed at evaluating the safety of B. aethiopum shoots obtained from Sokoto State, Nigeria, by acute and sub-chronic administrations in rats.
Full study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/7D262F060294
Production and characterization of derived composite biosorbents from animal bone.
The objective of this study is to contribute in the quest for low-cost and eco-friendly adsorbents that can be used for industrial applications.
See study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/AD20EC160230
Antioxidant activity, total phenolic and flavonoid content of selected Kenyan medicinal plants, sea algae and medicinal wild mushrooms.
The study aimed to assess the antioxidant activity, total flavonoid and total phenolic content from selected Kenyan medicinal plants, sea algae and mushrooms.
Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/964192D60365
Preparation, characterization of raw corncob adsorbent for removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution using batch method.
The study investigated effects of adsorbent dose, contact time, pH, and initial metal ion concentrations on the removal efficiency of the corncob.
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Green sonochemical synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bridelia micrantha extract and evaluation of their antibacterial activity.
In this study, an alternative feasible environmentally friendly method was used for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bridelia micrantha, a Kenyan medicinal plant as a reducing, stabilizing and capping agent.
See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/6A3208160355
Chemical modification of cellulose from palm kernel de-oiled cake to microcrystalline cellulose and its evaluation as a pharmaceutical excipient.
The aim of this research is to prepare microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from palm kernel cake and evaluate some physicochemical parameters so as to check the possibility of the prepared microcrystalline cellulose to be used as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry.
Full study available at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/98455FA61491
Adsorption of chromium by brewers spent grain -g- poly (acrylic acid-co-acryl amide) from electroplating effluent.
In this study, the remediation of chromium ions from electroplating effluent was studied under static conditions using a copolymer material that was derived by grafting polyacrylic acid and polyacrylamide onto the cellulosic backbone of brewers spent grain (BSG).
See results at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/56397C861703
Determination of chlorogenic acid content in beans and leaves of coffea arabica using UV/Vis spectrometer.
This study was designed to determine the contents of CGA in coffee leaves and beans.
Full research at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/591169261700
Synthesis and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose from Musa paradisiaca and Tithonia diversifolia.
This study aims to provide more insight on the physicochemical properties of cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose derivable from Tithonia diversifolia stalk (TDS), Musa parasidiaca stem (MPS) and unripe peel of Musa parasidiaca fruit (MPP).
Full Study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/81D2AC963350
Evaluation of kinetics and equilibrium studies of biosorption potentials of bamboo stem biomass for removal of Lead (II) and Cadmium (II) ions from aqueous solution.
The discharge of lead and cadmium above maximum permissible limits into surface water and environment without any pre-treatment has caused severe heath challenges to humanity. In other to minimize the reoccurrence, this research aimed to ascertain the biosorption capacity of bamboo stem biomass in removing lead and cadmium from aqueous solution.
Full study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/B3A035A63561
Carotenoids identification by HPTLC-MS and vitamin C content of fruits of Saba senegalensis (A. DC) Pichon.
This study was designed to identify the main carotenoids from S. senegalensis fruits including phenolics and vitamin C quantifications.
See full research at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/AJPAC/article-full-text-pdf/51A8F5864371
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