American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016

  • Comparative Studies of Oil-Modified Alkyd Resins Synthesized from Epoxidized and Crude Neem Oil

    I. R. Jack, A. U. Anya, O. F. Osagie

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 120-124
    Received: 03 April 2016
    Accepted: 13 April 2016
    Published: 18 June 2016
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    Abstract: Two different alkyd resins; epoxidized neem seed oil-modified alkyd resin (ENOMAR) and crude neem seed oil-modified alkyd resin (CNOMAR) with oil-length of 64.5% each were synthesized. A portion of neem oil was epoxidized at 50°C using per-acid generated in-situ. The (ENOMAR) and (CNOMAR) were prepared using glycolysis and poly-condensation methods... Show More
  • Molecular Dynamics Research on Composition B Adsorption Oxygen and Nitrogen

    Guiyun Hang, Wenli Yu, Tao Wang, Zhen Li

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 125-131
    Received: 17 May 2016
    Accepted: 25 May 2016
    Published: 21 June 2016
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    Abstract: To research the adsorption mechanism of oxygen and nitrogen on composition B crystal surfaces and the effect on mechanical properties and sensitivity of explosive, the crystal model of composition B was established by Material Studio (MS). The adsorption process was simulated and the mechanical properties of composition B before and after adsorptio... Show More
  • Isotopic Abundance Ratio Analysis of 1,2,3-Trimethoxybenzene (TMB) After Biofield Energy Treatment (The Trivedi Effect®) Using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Parthasarathi Panda, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 132-140
    Received: 10 May 2016
    Accepted: 25 June 2016
    Published: 15 July 2016
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    Abstract: 1,2,3-Trimethoxybenzene (TMB) is one of the most versatile chemical used for the synthesis of several pharmaceuticals, dyes, polymers, organic compounds, etc. The stable isotope ratio analysis has increased attention day-by-days in several fields such as agricultural, food authenticity, biochemistry, medical research, etc. The current study was aim... Show More
  • The Bioavailability of Manganese in the Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) Grown on Alkaline Soil

    Zorica Hodžić, Mirzeta Saletović, Aida Crnkić, Aldina Kesić, Nadira Ibrišimović Mehmedinović, Almir Šestan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 141-145
    Received: 06 June 2016
    Accepted: 16 June 2016
    Published: 15 July 2016
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    Abstract: The research includes analysis of: pH value, organic matter content, and the total concentration of manganese in eleven soil samples from different localities northeast of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sequential extractions of soil samples were also performed to determine the content of some form of binding manganese. Concentration of manganese in the f... Show More
  • Effect of Chitosan Powder Prepared from Snail Shells to Remove Lead (II) Ion and Nickel (II) Ion from Aqueous Solution and Its Adsorption Isotherm Model

    Olayinka John Akinyeye, Tope Babatunde Ibigbami, Oluwakayode Odeja

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 146-156
    Received: 13 April 2016
    Accepted: 17 May 2016
    Published: 28 July 2016
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    Abstract: The toxic effects of heavy metals have remained a major source of concern globally because of their non-biodegradable nature which makes heavy metal pollution a serious environmental problem. The extents of removal for two heavy metals were investigated on adsorbent dose, temperature, pH, contact time and initial metals ion concentration. Maximum a... Show More
  • GC/GC-MS Analysis, Isolation and Identification of Bark Essential Oil Components from Cinnamomum culilawan, Blume

    Hanoch Julianus Sohilait, Healthy Kainama

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 157-160
    Received: 01 July 2016
    Accepted: 13 July 2016
    Published: 02 August 2016
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    Abstract: The essentials oils (EO) in Cinnamomum culilawan bark have been isolated by steam distillation and evaluated by GC/GC-MS, IR and NMR methods. The GC/GC-MS analysis identified 12 compounds. The major components are eugenol (66.477%), safrole (12.432%) and methyleugenol (6.972%). Repeated purification of the two main compounds yielded eugenol (51.66%... Show More
  • Phytochemical, Nutritional and Antimicrobial Evaluations of the Aqueous Extract of Brassica Nigra (Brassicaceae) Seeds

    Uzama Danlami, Orishadipe Abayomi T, Danhalilu Rabiu Lawal

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 4, August 2016
    Pages: 161-163
    Received: 01 September 2015
    Accepted: 01 April 2016
    Published: 03 August 2016
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    Abstract: The objective of the study was to carry out phytochemical, nutritional and antimicrobial evaluations of the aqueous extract of Brassica nigra seeds. The nutritional and phytochemical analyses were carried out by adopting standard methods. The antimicrobial study was carried out by using agar well diffusion method. The nutritional evaluation of the ... Show More