American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014

  • Analysis of Environmental Degradation in Natural Resources

    Awal, Mohd Abdul

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 63-73
    Received: Jul. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Aug. 06, 2014
    Published: Sep. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: For centuries the area which is now Bangladesh was known throughout the civilized world for its fabled wealth, of which the exquisite muslin, Sundarbans, Cox’s Bazar un-broken sea beaches were the apt symbol. Aryans, Turks, Mughals, Afghans, Arabs, Dutch, Portuguese, French and British were attracted by the opulence of Bengal. They came as invaders... Show More
  • Effect of Substituent Groups in Rhenium Bipyridine Complexes on Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

    Yoko Ono, Jiro Nakamura, Masahiko Hayashi, Kazue Ichino Takahashi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 74-79
    Received: Aug. 27, 2014
    Accepted: Sep. 20, 2014
    Published: Sep. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: We synthesized four different rhenium complexes, Re(bpy-R)(CO)3Cl (bpy = 2,2-bipyridine and R = H, CH3, COOH, or CN), as photocatalysts that selectively reduce CO2 to CO and investigated the effect of substituent groups (Rs) on the absorption and photocatalystic properties for CO2 reduction under 365-nm light irradiation. The Re(bpy-R)(CO)3Cl (R =... Show More
  • Investigation of Sorption and Mechanical Properties of Anacardium Occidentale L. Exudate/Polystyrene Blends

    Alisi Ikechukwu Ogadimma, Gimba Casmir Emmanuel, Kolawole Emmanuel Gbadebo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 80-84
    Received: Sep. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 09, 2014
    Published: Oct. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: This research employed the technique of melt blending to successfully blend commercial polystyrene (PS) with purified cashew gum (PCG) and induce biodegradation on the resulting polymer blend. Water sorption tests on the resulting polymer blends were investigated according to ASTM D0570 standard. Also tensile, hardness and charpy impact tests were ... Show More
  • Assessment of Chemical Dissolution Method for Conservation of Underwater Archaeological Ceramics

    Nurul Hidayat Aprilita, Endang Tri Wahyuni, Mahirta, Farida Yulita Putri Yuani, Raisa Deborah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 85-90
    Received: Oct. 15, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2014
    Published: Oct. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The application of chemical dissolution for removal of sediment covering ceramics of underwater archaeology has been studied. The first step of this research was analysis and identification of the content of sediment covering ceramics of underwater archaeology using IR spectrophotometer, X-Ray Diffractometer, and Atomic absorption spectrophotometer... Show More
  • Physicochemical Properties of Effluents from Three Food Processing Industries in Anambra State, Nigeria

    Nwosu Udoka Lovelyn, Ajiwe Vincent Ishmael Egbulezu, Okoye Patrice-Anthony Chudi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 91-95
    Received: Oct. 01, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 23, 2014
    Published: Oct. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Effluent samples from three food processing industries in Anambra State, Nigeria were monitored for levels of physicochemical properties using standard analytical methods. The results obtained were compared with the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Environment (FMENV) effluent limit to ascertain the level of conformity of these industries with the stand... Show More