Chemistry
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The adverse effects associated with conventional cancer therapies have intensified the search for anticancer agents with fewer side effects. One approach involves the synthesis of organotin(IV) …
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Three Schiff base ligands derived from condensation of ethylenediamine with benzaldehyde, salicylaldehyde, and vanillin, namely (1E,1'E)-N,N'-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(1-phenylmethanimine) (BBE), …
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An investigation was conducted on the green synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using aqueous Telfairia occidentalis leaf extract as both the reducing and stabilizing agent. Following preliminary …
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Many corrosion inhibitors act through an adsorption mechanism by forming a stable film that protects the surface from an aggressive environment. The adsorption behaviour of two dithiazolidine derivatives, …
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Plant-based furan--lignin foams (FLFs) offer several advantages over petroleum-based foams, including abundant and affordable feedstocks, fire resistance, thermal performance, environmental compatibility, …
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Counterfeit and substandard spice products present significant risks to food safety, nutritional quality, and consumer confidence. This study applied an integrated chemometric approach, GC--MS chemical …
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Petroleum hydrocarbon contamination of soil is a major environmental challenge in crude-oil-producing areas. Agricultural and abattoir wastes are promising low-cost soil amendments but remain greatly …
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![Photoluminescence Spectra of [Cu(OBA)2(Beim)(H2O)] and its ligands.](https://www.journal.nsps.org.ng/public/journals/1/submission_3130_3077_coverImage_en.png)
Nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) are electron-deficient aromatic molecules extensively used in explosives, dyes, and pesticides, and their high toxicity and environmental persistence pose serious risks to …
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Synthetic azo dyes, widely used in various industries, pose serious environmental and health risks due to their toxic, non-biodegradable, and carcinogenic nature when released into aquatic ecosystems. This …
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Golden-phase leaves are widely used in decorative crafts and heritage products, yet their susceptibility to moisture limits long-term durability, especially in humid environments. This study investigates …
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This study investigated the contamination levels, occurrence pattern and associated health risks of organophosphate pesticide residues in spices and herbs sold in southern Nigeria. Fifty-two samples of …
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Contamination of soils and food crops around the Ugwuaji dumpsite in Enugu State, Nigeria was evaluated. Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and cadmium (Cd) were determined in seventy-three (73) samples, …
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The corrosion inhibition effect of Balanites aegyptiaca leaves extracts on carbon steel XC70 in 1 M hydrochloric acid solution has been studied using gravimetric study and Potentiodynamic polarization …
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Mushrooms are increasingly gaining attention for their nutritional and therapeutic benefits due to their rich composition of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. However, all-encompassing …
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Motivated by the potential use of hydroxyapatite and chitosan as drug delivery systems for the antibiotic gentamicin in the coating of metal implants, a theoretical study was conducted to investigate the …
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Analysis of industrial solid waste for secure and eco-friendly disposal by incineration practices 2711Solid waste management poses significant environmental challenges worldwide, particularly in developing nations like India, where unscientific disposal of industrial solid waste (ISW) leads to severe …
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Pharmaceutical effluents, especially antibiotics, have significantly contributed to aquatic pollution in recent times, which has called for a sustainable approach to their removal. Adsorption is an …
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New tetradentate ligands, 2-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)hydrazinecarbothioamide, HL1, and 2-(2-mercaptobenzoyl)hydrazinecarbothioamide, HL2, were designed and synthesized from the condensation reactions of salicylic …
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The hydrazones and their metal complexes find application as anticancer, antibacterial, chemotherapeutic, antioxidants, and antiproliferative agents, among several other uses. In our quest for possible …
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In this study, managanese dioxide nanoparticles (MnO2-NP) was synthesized. Raphia hookeri seed was used as a bioreductant for the synthesis of MnO2-NPs. The biosynthesized …
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![Comparison of experimental/predicted values of (?) obtained by the method of Constantinou et al. [5] against the molecular weight of 23 HAs.](https://www.journal.nsps.org.ng/public/journals/1/submission_2119_2066_coverImage_en.png)
Prediction of the acentric factor of some halogenated hydrocarbons via group contribution techniques 2119In this study, trends in the prediction of acentric factors of halogenated alkanes (HAs) were investigated using two group contribution techniques. The examination of discrepancies between predicted and …
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Nanoparticles exhibit distinct physical and chemical characteristics and are becoming increasingly significant in the production of innovative nanodevices for many applications in physics, biology, …
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Two Schiff bases, (E)-N-(4-bromophenyl)-1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methanimine (S1) and (E)-4-(((4-bromophenyl)imino)methyl)phenol (S2) were synthesized and elucidated using basic spectroscopic methods such as …
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Synthesis and in vitro bioactivity of sodium metasilicate-derived silicon-substituted hydroxyapatite 2113Structural alteration of synthetic implants aims to achieve better bioactivity, higher cellular response, and regulated degradability, all of which are critical criteria for a biomaterial to serve as a …
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The discovery of lupeol, a triterpenoid compound (C30H50O), in the ethyl acetate leaf extract of Justicia secunda (Blood root), has opened doors to extensive research and development opportunities in …
