Chemistry

GC-MS Characterization of Bioactive Compound in the Leave of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) and their Anti-Microbial Properties:- Chikwendu, Vincent E.

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This research investigated the bioactive compounds present in the leave of Azadirachta indica (Neem). The experimental work presented in this project is divided into 3 major parts. The...

62 pages (11083 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Pesticidal Assay And Chromatographic Profile Studies Of Bioactive Compounds In The Leaves Of Azadirachta Indica:- Ekwuribe, Justina C.

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In this project work the chloroform extract from Neem leaves (Azadirachta indica) was subjected to Thin Layer Chromatography, Phytochemical and pesticidal analysis. The Pesticidal...

76 pages (11718 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Studies On The Inhibitory Behavior Of Abrus Precatorius Leaves Extract On Sulphur Reducing Bacteria Influenced Corrosion Of Mild Steel:- Ekezie, Catherine

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The inhibitive/adsorptive behavior of Abrus precatorius leaves extract on the growth of sulphate reducing bacteria and anaerobic corrosion of pipeline steel caused by sulphate reducing...

59 pages (12150 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

A Comparative Study Of The Phytochemical Composition Of Tum Eric Root And Queen Sirikit Flower And The Potential Of Their Ethanolic Extracts As Indicators For Acid-Base Titration:- Ohagi, Ezinne M.

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This work highlights the use of acidified ethanolic extract of the queen Sirikit flower and Tumeric root as an acid - base indicator in acid base titration. The plants were extracted using...

41 pages (7525 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Studies on the Inhibitory Behavior of Abrus Precatorius Leaves Extract on Sulphate Reducing Bacteria Influenced Corrosion of Mild Steel:- Ekezie, Catherine

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The inhibitive/adsorptive behavior of Abrus precatorius leaves extract on the growth of sulphate reducing bacteria and anaerobic corrosion of pipeline steel caused by sulphate reducing...

61 pages (12184 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Physiochemical Parameters Of Borehole Water In Umuahia Nigeria:- Okeafor, Precious O.

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 This study was aimed at detennining water quality parameter in borehole water in Umuahia in other to access the quality of the borehole. Water samples were collected in different...

37 pages (7716 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Phytochemicals And Medicinal Efficacy Of Sida Acuta:- Iroegbu, Chiamaka A.

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The aim of the present study of the antimicrobial effect of the ethanolic and aqueous extract of sida acuta was investigated, using the test organisms staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia...

54 pages (11309 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

The Effect Of Blending Oils Of Palm Origin With Soyabean Oil On Their Physico - Chemical Properties.

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All the oil brands used in the analysis were refined vegetable oils, which include palm oil, soyabean oil and palm kernel oil. They are obtainable in Nigeria. These vegetable oils show...

51 pages (10485 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Isolation And Characterization Of Bioactive Compounds In Stachytarpheta Jamaicensis (VAHL)

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Chemical investigation of the bioactive constituents in Stachytarpheta jamaicensis resulted in the isolation of four new steroidal glucosides from the leaves and three f NMR, IR and Mass...

123 pages (17158 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Microbial Biology: Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Industrial Transformations [21st Inaugural Lecture]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE 

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Preamble

1.2 Introducing microbes 

1.3 What is life?

SECTION TWO 

2.1 Historical developments in microbiology 

2.2 Scope Of...

95 pages (23165 words) · Inaugural Lectures · 1 year ago

Corrosion Inhibition Properties Of Acetone Extract Of Cassia Fistula Pods On Mild Steel And Aluminium In HCL Medium

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Corrosion inhibition efficiency of Cassia fistula pod extract on mild in 0.5 M HCl solution was studied by gravimetric (weight loss) and quantum mechanical methods. Thermodynamic...

133 pages (28553 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Chemical Studies And Antimicrobial Screening Of The Leaves And Seeds of Piliostigma thinning (Fabaceae)

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Piliostigmathonningii is one of the African plants with numerous medicinal values in ethnomedicine. It belongs to the family of Fabaceae and can be used for treating...

128 pages (21845 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Isolation And Nmr Characterization Of Ursane-Type Triterpenoid And The Bioprotective Investigations Of Secondary Metabolites From The Leaves Of Peperomia pellucida

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Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth is a plant of immense medicinal value. It is consumed as vege and also used in herbal medicine for the treatment of different ailments such as abdominal pain,...

72 pages (20963 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Efficacy Of The Blend Of Extracts From Afzelia Africana, Brachystegia Eurycoma And Momordica Charantia Seeds For Corrosion Inhibition Of Mild Steel In 1m Hcl Solution

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The efficacy of blend of Afzelia africana (AA), Brachystegia eurycoma (BE) and Momordica charantia (MC) seed extracts was investigated as a cheap and ecologically friendly alternative mild...

258 pages (59350 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Molecular Transformations: From Matter to Wealth [19th Inaugural Lecture]

Content

Preamble

Grassroots Chemistry

Molecular Modification

Serendipity in Drug Development

Organic and Natural Products Synthesis 

Biological Reactions involving Electrocyclic and Sigmatropic...

50 pages (8441 words) · Inaugural Lectures · 1 year ago

The Use Of Aromatic Amines As Corrosion Inhibitors Of Aluminium In Hydrochloric Acid Medium

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Corrosion is the disintegration of a material by electrochemical reaction when interacting with its surrounding environment. The use of inhibitors is one of the most practical methods for...

43 pages (7027 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Characterisation Of The Bioactive Constituents Of Alchornea Cordifolia (Schumach & Thonn) mull and Bridelia Ferruginea (BENTH)

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 The chemical constituents of the leaves of Alchornea cordifolia was studied. Phytochemical screening of the leaves extracts revealed the presence of Alkaloids (1.22%), flavonoids ‘L r...

76 pages (12373 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Chemical Investigation And Bio-Activity Of Icacina Trichantha Tuber As Anti-Tuberculosis Agent.

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Modified phylolherapeutic survey was adopted for the present research work. Icacina trichantha Oliv was selected on the basis of the claims of the indigenous medical practitioners that...

71 pages (13850 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Inhibition Of Sulphuric Acid Corrosion Of Mild Steel Using Ethanol Extracts Of Some Spices

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The corrosion inhibition potentials of ethanol extracts of Xylopia aethiopica (African pepper), Piper nigrum (black pepper), Monodora myristica (African nutmeg), Tetrapleura tetraptera...

96 pages (15612 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

An Evaluation Of The Chemical Composition And Functional Properties Of Raw And Processed Vegetable Cowpea (vigna unguiculata( L)( Walp)

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The chemical composition, antinutritional factors, and effect of salt concentrations on the . functional properties of vegetable cowpea (sesquipedalis) seeds during autoclaving and...

69 pages (15064 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Assessment Of Heavy Metals In Soil And Edible Vegetables Grown Within The Vicinity Of Abandoned Peacock Paint Industry In Ikot Ekan, Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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This research work was carried out to investigate the level of some heavy metals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd and Cr) ions in soil and some edible vegetables grown within the vicinity of abandoned...

87 pages (22434 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Experimental And Quantum Studies On The Corrosion Inhibition Of Zinc And Mild Steel In Hydrochloric Acid Medium Using Schiff Bases

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The corrosion inhibition of mild steel and zinc plates in 0.5M HCl in the presence and absence of 4-{[(Z)-(4-chlorophenyl)methylidene}amino)-N-(5-methy-l-furan-3-yl) benzenesulfonamide...

197 pages (41436 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Adsorption Of Rhodamine B And Malachite Green From Aqueous Solutions Onto Nanocomposites Composed Of Biomass, Silver Nanoparticles And Carbon Nanotubes

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Nanocomposites adsorbents were fabricated from different types of plant biomass and functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes decorated with silver nanoparticles (Ag/f-MWCNTs).  A...

92 pages (17371 words) · Projects · 1 year ago

Determination Of Cyanide Content In Yellow Root And White Root Cassava Tuber (Manihot esculanta crantz) From National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike

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The Cyanide Content of four varieties of Cassava: (Tropical Manihot Selection; TMS 01/1638), (Tropical Manihot Selection; TMS 01/1412), (Tropical Manihot Selection; TMS 419), and (Tropical...

20 pages (10295 words) · Theses · 1 year ago

Sapindaceae Secondary Metabolites From Allophylus africanus

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This study is about the isolation, characterization and anti-inflammatory activity of the secondary metabolites of the stem bark of Allophylus africanus Beauv (Sapindaceae). The plant has...

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