Volume 4 – Issue 13


Volume 4, Issue 13, 2015 (January – March)


Research Article
Beads-Assisted Investigation of Self-Coalescence of Sessile Water Drops
Qiyu Huang, Lili Zhang, Younian Liu
Keywords : Self-coalescence, Indicator Beads, Surfactant, Asymmetric Droplets
Article CS15204512 • PDF


Research Article
Degradation Kinetics of Copper(II) Soap Derived from Pongamia Pinnata (Karanj) in Presence of Irradiated Semiconductive ZnO
Rashmi Sharma, Lal Chand Heda, and Swati Sharma
Keywords : Copper Pongamia Soap, Zinc Oxide, Photocatalytic Degradation
Article CS152045122 • PDF


Review Article
A Review: Weight Loss Studies on the Corrosion Behavior of Some Metals in Various Media
Aminu D. Usman and Linus N. Okoro
Keywords : Corrosion, Weight Loss Method, Concentration, Metals, Time
Article CS18204512 • PDF


Research Article
A Study of Influence of Chloramin-T on the CMC of Non-Ionic Surfactant TritonX-100 by Untrasonic Velocity
A. A. Patil
Keywords : Chloramine-T (CAT), Micellization, TritonX-100 (TX-100), Ultrasonic Velocity
Article CS21204512 • PDF


Research Article
Theory of Passivation Layer Formation on a Metal in Electrolyte Solutions
Saif A. Mouhammad, Muhammad A. AL-Jalali, Yu A. Popov, Yahia M. Mahzia
Keywords : Formation, Passivity of Metals, Repassivation Electrolyte, Oxide
Article CS22204512 • PDF


Research Article
Evaluation of Bacteriological Contamination of Agadir Seawater (Southern Morocco): Impact on Copper Corrosion Resistant
A. Chaouay, L. Bazzi, M. Hilali, K. El Mouaden, R. Okhrib, L. Bmmou, S. El Issami, and A. Ait Alla
Keywords : Bacterial, Pollution, Sea Water, Corrosion, Copper
Article CS25204512 • PDF


Research Article
Study of Expression of a Set of Defense Genes in Response to Alternaria brassicae Infection and Salicylic Acid and Jasmonic Acid Treatments in Brassica juncea
Ravi P. Saini, Deepika K. Umesh, Shivani Nagar, and Anita Grover
Keywords : Salicylic Acid, Jasmonic Acid, Fungal Infection, PR1, Glucannase (PR2), Chitinase (PR3), Thionin (PR13), NPR1
Article CS26204512 • PDF


Review Article
A Review on Role of Physico-Chemical Properties in Soil Quality
Ku. Smita Tale and Sangita Ingole
Keywords : Soil Composition, Role of Physico-chemical Properties, Soil Pollution, Precautionary Measures
Article CS29204512 • PDF


Research Article
Sulfachloropyridazine as an Eco-Friendly Inhibitor for Corrosion of Mild Steel in H2SO4 Solution
Omar A. Hazzi, Ahmed Fawzy, and Mohamed I. Awad
Keywords : Corrosion, Green Inhibitor, Mild Steel, Synergism, Eco-Friendly
Article CS01204601 • PDF


Research Article
Optimization of the Impact of Different Cooking and Storage Conditions on beta-Carotene Bioavailability and Total Carotenoids of Carrots (Daucus carota)
Riya Dey, Arpita Paul, Kamala Adak, Pravas Ch Das, Sumana Ghosh, Amitava Chatterjee
Keywords : Trans beta-carotene, Carrot, Bioavailable, Total Carotenoids Yield, Spectral Study, Optimization
Article CS12204601 • PDF


Research Article
Hepcidin-25 and Its Implication in Chronic Kidney Diseases
Victor Manolov, Boris Bogov, Bisera Atanasova, Milena Velizarova, Vasil Vasilev, Kamen Tzatchev, Kamen Tzatchev, Borislav Marinov, Ivo Bogov, Liliana Lambreva, Dimitrichka Deskova, Gencho Genchev, Radoslava Emilova
Keywords : Hepcidin, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Reference Ranges, Chronic Kidney Disease
Article CS15204601 • PDF


Research Article
The Thermodynamics of Dissociation and Micellization of Carboxylates of Dysprosium in Organic Solvent
Sangeeta and M. K. Rawat
Keywords : Dysprosium Soaps, Conductivity, Micellization CMC Value
Article CS16204601 • PDF


Research Article
Study the Role of Phosphate Solubilizing Fungi in Phosphorus Bioavailability and Growth Enhancement of Potato
Parul Jain and Dharmendra Singh
Keywords : Aspergillus niger, PSM, Phosphate Solubilization, Potato
Article CS162046012 • PDF


Review Article
Design of Experiments: Optimization and Applications in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
Dwija Trivedi, Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Reddy Karri, Asha Spandana K M, and Gowthamarajan Kuppusamy
Keywords : Nanoparticle, Experimental Design, Optimization, Response Surface Methodology, Central Composite Design, Box-Behnken Design, Factorial Design, Fractional Factorial Design
Article CS19204601 • PDF


Research Article
Synthesis of Mononuclear Schiff Base Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), and Mn(II) Complexes and their Application for DNA Cleavage and Antibacterial Agent
Saravana Mani Veerappan Subramanian, Narayanasamy Ramaswamy, BalachandranKartha
Keywords : Furfuraldehyde, 2,2′-bipyridyl, Nuclease Activity, Staphylococcus aureus
Article CS20204601 • PDF


Research Article
Changes in Soil Chemical Environment by Integrated Nutrient Management Practices and its Effect on Yield, Economics under Rice-Fallow Cropping System
Tiryak Kumar Samant
Keywords : Soil Chemical Environment, INM, Yield, Economics, Rice
Article CS222046014 • PDF


Research Article
Effect of Nd and Pr Additions in the Oxidation Behavior of FeCrAl Alloys at Different Temperatures
J. P. Flores-De Los Rios, J. G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, A. Martinez-Villafane
Keywords : FeCrAl Alloys, Rare Earths, Oxidation
Article CS23204601 • PDF


Research Article
Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis and Antifungal Activity of Methanolic Extract of Leaves of Actinodaphne boudillonii gamble
Ramachandran Deepa and Sundararaj Selvakumar
Keywords : Phytochemicals, Actinodaphne boudillonii, Antifungal Activity, Methanolic Extract, Fungal Strain
Article CS232046012 • PDF


Research Article
Assessing of Water Quality Pollution Indices for Heavy Metal Contamination of Periyar River, Tamil Nadu, South India
Kadarshahib Roshinebegam, Sundaraj Selvakumar, and Srinivasan Sundararajan
Keywords : Water Quality, Heavy Metal Pollution, Periyar River, Heavy Metal Pollution Index
Article CS232046013 • PDF


Research Article
Biodiesel Synthesis from Pongamia Pinnata Oil by Acid and Alkaline Transesterification Method
Kandasamy Sabariswaran, Sundararaj Selvakumar, Sugumaran Lavanya
Keywords : Biodiesel, Pongamia pinnata Oil, Transesterification, Methyl Ester
Article CS232046014 • PDF


Research Article
Antimicrobial Activity of Some Heterocyclic Compounds and Herbal Extracts on Plant Pathogens
Rafat Khalaphallah
Keywords : Cocklebur, Antimicrobial Activity, Plant Pathogens, Heterocyclic Compound, Colocynth
Article CS232046015 • PDF


Research Article
Comparative Analysis of Different Steel Grades for Francis Turbine Spiral Casing & Modification in Maintenance Strategy for Cavitation Prevention
Aashish Khaira, Amit Suhane, Sanjay Shrivastava
Keywords : Non-Destructive Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Condition Based Maintenance
Article CS25204601 • PDF


Research Article
Diagnostic Significance of Serum Hepcidin in Differentiation between Iron-Deficiency Anemia and Anemia of Chronic Inflammation
Monolov V, Paskaleva-Peycheva V, Bogov B, Yonova D, Vazelov E, Hadjiev E, Marinov B, Velizarova M, Atanasova B, Hadjidekova S, Vasiley V, Tzatchev K, Lambreva L, Deskova D, Bogov I, Genchev G, Emilova R
Keywords : Hepcidin, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Kidney Diseases, beta-thalassemia Major, Dialysis, Pregnancy, Anemia in Chronic Inflammation
Article CS27204601 • PDF


Research Article
Studies of Interactions of Aqueous Glycine/L-Proline with Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether System at 313.15 K and at Various Concentrations
Avinash Kachare and Devidas Patil
Keywords : Acoustical impedance, Adiabatic compressibility, Relaxation time, Intermolecular free length
Article CS272046012 • PDF


Research Article
Removal of Anionic Surfactants from Industrial and Domestic Waste Water using a Bio Adsorbent Embelia Ribes in Region Bilaspur Chhattisgarh, India
Asha Soni, Neena Rai, Santhosh K. Sar
Keywords : Bioadsorption, Adsorbent, Adsorbate, Effluent
Article CS29204601 • PDF


Research Article
Digital Mapping of Soil Chemical Properties for Erosion Hazard Management in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Ugonna C. Nkwunonwo
Keywords : Soil chemical properties, Environmental challenges, Digital Soil pH scale map, Digital soil mapping, Erosion, Bayelsa state, Erosion management, GIS, Soil mapping unit
Article CS282046022 • PDF


 

Research Article

Phytochemical and GC-MS Analysis of n-Hexane Extract of Rauvolfia serpentina L. Benth. ex Kurz.

Anwar Hussain, Pradeep Bahadur Neupane and Ram Narayan Jha

Keywords : Apocynaceae, Phytochemicals, GC-MS analysis, n-Hexane extract, Rauvolfia serpentina

Article CS16204512 • PDF


Research Article

Analytical studies of the interaction of Tb (III)-2-{[(4-methoxy benzoyl) oxy]} methyl benzoic acid binary complex with nucleosides

Abdalla. M.A. Shehata, Hassa A. Azab, Nasef B. El-assy, Zeinab M.Anwar and Hend M. Mostafa

Keywords : Tb, Adenosine, Nucleosides, Fluorescence, UV

Article CS01204602 • PDF


Research Article

The inhibitory effect of Saffron extract (Crocus sativus., L) on copper corrosion in seawater

R. Oukhrib, S. El Issami, A. Chaouay, K. El Mouaden, A. Jmiai, B. EL Ibrahimi, L. Bazzi, L. Bammou and M. Hilali

Keywords : Corrosion; Copper; Inhibition; Saffron extract; Natural sea water

Article CS02204602 • PDF


Research Article

Synthesis of 9, 9, 10, 10 tetracynonapthaquinodimethane using Heterogeneous Catalyst

Deepak Tayde, Madhukar Navgire, Ajeet Yelwande and Machhindra Lande

Keywords : SnO2, Oxidation, CeO2-Cs2O-CuO, Condensation

Article CS03204602 • PDF


Research Article

A novel Procedure for the Recovery of Rosetta Monazite Metal Values through its Acid Treatment

N.A. Abdelfattah, A.A. Abdou and A.R. Bakry

Keywords : Egyptian monazite, REEs, Thorium and Uranium

Article CS032046022 • PDF


Research Article

Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Extracts of Xylopia aethiopica Fruits

Ngwoke KG, Ikeanyi AU, Eze PM, Ezemokwe IC, Abba CC and Ugwu MC

Keywords : Xylopia aethiopica, phytochemical property, antioxidant property, DPPH

Article CS032046023 • PDF


Research Article

Catalytic Applications in Biodiesel Production: A Review

O’Donnell Sylvester, Muhammad Yahaya and Linus Okoro

Keywords : Catalysts, Transesterification, Enzymatic catalysts, Acid-Base catalysts, Biodiesel

Article CS04204602 • PDF


Research Article

Evaluation on Structural and Thermoanalytical Properties of a Novel Heterocyclic Schiff Base Derived from 3-Formylindole and its Metal Chelates

Aby Paul, Joby Thomas K, Sini Varghese C, Reeja Johnson

Keywords : 3-formylindole, 3-amino benzoic acid, metal complexes, TG studies

Article CS052046022 • PDF


Research Article

Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Studies on Chemically Deposited CuSCN Thin Film by Simple Chemical Route

P B Ahirrao, M S Shinde, I. J. Patil and R S Patil

Keywords : Thin films; Chemical synthesis; Optical properties; X-ray diffraction (XRD); and PEC properties

Article CS192046023 • PDF


Research Article

Transition Metal Complexes of (z)-4-((1H-indol-3-yl) methyleneamino) benzoic acid: Synthetic, Structural and Antibacterial studies

Aby Paul, Joby Thomas K, Reeja Johnson and Sini Varghese C

Keywords : Schiff base, Metal complexes, Antibacterial studies

Article CS192046022 • PDF


Research Article

Students’ conceptual Difficulties in Thermodynamics

Melaku Masresha Woldamanuel, Harrison Atagana and Temechegn Engida

Keywords : thermodynamics concepts, learning difficulties, diagnostic test, entropy, enthalpy

Article CS20204602 • PDF


Research Article

Biodiesel production from jatropha curcas seeds by reactive extraction: Optimization study using central composite design

Zaharaddeen N. Garba, S. E. Abechi, Benedict O. Odjobo and Amina A. Nwokedi

Keywords : Jatropha curcas seeds; Optimization; Response surface methodology; Reactive extraction; Biodiesel

Article CS202046022 • PDF


Research Article

Immobilization of a Few Enzymes on Different Chelating Resins Containing Sulphur as Donor Atom(S)

Preeti R. Dwivedi, J.K.Verma and Veena Khilnani

Keywords : Immobilization, chelating resins, a-amylase, papain, lipase, urease and ß-glucosidase, Lowry et al. method

Article CS25204602 • PDF


Research Article

Viscometric Evaluation of Azole Derivatives in Non-Aqueous Solvent System

Neha Mathur, Sonlata Bargotya, Pooja Saxena and Imran Ahmed

Keywords : Viscosity, Critical Micelle Concentration, Fluidity, Benzothiazole, Copper Surfactants

Article CS282046021 • PDF


Research Article

Influence of reinforced particles on the Mechanical properties of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composite – A Review

M.Vykuntarao, S.Chiranjeeva Rao, Ch.Vinod Babu and M.V.Sekhar Babu

Keywords : stir casting, composite, Aluminium metal matrix composite, Nano particles, mechanical properties

Article CS282046023 • PDF


Research Article

Quantification of 4-amino-5-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid mono sodium salt by oxidation with tyrosinase in the presence of 3-methyl-2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone

Roopa Ravani Ananda and Padmarajaiah Nagaraja

Keywords : Tyrosinase, 3-methyl-2-benzothiazolinonehydrazone, 4-amino-5-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid mono sodium salt, Mango seed kernel extract

Article CS282046024 • PDF


Research Article

Thermal Decomposition of Ferroelectric Glycine Patassium Sulphate Crystal

I.J.Patil, M.S.Shinde, P.P.Jagtap, P.B.Ahirrao and R.S.Patil

Keywords : Glycine Potassium Sulphate, GPS-I, GPS_II, Thermal analysis, TG/DTG and DSC

Article CS192046025 • PDF


Research Article

Kinetic Approach to Photochemical Oxidation of Succinic Acid by Chloramine-T in Presence of UV-Light

Meena Wadhwani, Shubha Jain and Rekha Chauhan

Keywords : Photo-oxidation, Chloramine-T, Succinic acid, Hydrochloric acid

Article CS04204603 • PDF


Research Article

Study of the inhibitory activity of the essential oil of Myrtus communis against copper corrosion in a nitric acid medium

Sara Houbairi, Rafiq Souad, Abdeslam Lamiri and Mohamed Essahli

Keywords : Copper corrosion inhibition, the essential oil of Myrtus, adsorption

Article CS11204603 • PDF


Research Article

Synthesis and Characterization of Heterometallic Ca(II)-Ti(IV)-µ-Oxomixe-disopropoxide

Jai Devi and Rajesh Kumar

Keywords : Heterobimetallic-µ-oxoisopropoxide, Calcium; Titanium, cycloalkanol, thermoanalysis

Article CS14204603 • PDF


Research Article

Effect of nature of counterion on physicochemical properties of cetyl dimethyl ethanol ammonium bromide surfactant

Sachin Borse and Tryambakrao Patil

Keywords : CMC, Foamability, Counter ion, Kraft temperature, Micelle

Article CS16204603 • PDF


Research Article

Determination of Mercury in Fish Flesh by Cold Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

Ali A. Ateeg and Ismat H. Ali

Keywords : mercury, fish flesh, Portsudan, Suakin, CVAAS

Article CS18204509 • PDF


Research Article

Apparent Nutritional Composition of Locally Sourced Blood Meal from Bos primigenius and Ovis aries for Poultry Applications

Patricia Adamma Ekwumemgbo, Kehinde Israel Omoniyi and Emmanuel Amuntse Yerima

Keywords : Bos primigenius; Ovis aries; Blood meal; Proximate; Composition

Article CS192045093 • PDF


Research Article

New Potential Allelochemicals from Galinsoga purviflora CAV

Vijayshri Surywanshi and R.N. Yadava

Keywords : Galinsoga purviflora Cav., Compositae, stems, allelochemicals, antimicrobial activity

Article CS10204601 • PDF