In this study, the activated carbon that was obtained from date seeds, after heating at 500 ºC, was used to remove methyl red dye from its aqueous solutions. Different parameters were applied including (the effect of dose, the effect of adsorption time, and the effect of pH value). The extent of dye removal increased with increasing adsorption time. An acidic pH is optimal for enhancing dye adsorption. The Langmuir isotherm was applied to the data obtained, and its constants were calculated at the optimum conditions. According to Langmuir isotherm, the monolayer saturation capacity (q m ) is 0.9 mg/g. The study concludedthat date seeds activated carbon (DSAC) has demonstrated effective adsorption results in removing methyl red and suggests its potential for use in other adsorption studies.
Soil chemical properties, such as Carbon and Nitrogen levels, are crucial for fulfilling the basic needs of plants. The presence of secondary and tertiary nutrients plays a vital role in constructing soil structure, influencing the survival of normal microbial flora, seeds, and later plant growth. The use of chemical fertilizers addresses nutritional deficiencies, but reports indicate that only 40% is utilized by plants, leading to soil issues like salinity and drought logging. When soil lacks essential nutrients, external amendments are necessary, impacting plant growth and crop yield by enhancing normal microbial flora i.e. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs). Recognizing the significance of both chemical nutrients and physical properties for healthy plant growth, a soil amendment called "Fertisol soil" was developed. This involved adding basic and secondary nutrients to the soil. The amended soil underwent analytical characterization and was compared with natural soil through chemical analysis and microbial growth assessments. Comparative studies using the amended soil showed improved plant growth and flowering capacity compared to control plants in terms of height and flowering. This highlights the positive impact of balanced nutrient amendments on soil health and overall plant performance.
The paper describes the results of the research of some heptylalkanoyldisulfides as antimicrobial additives to the lubricating oils. Heptylalkanoyldisulfides were synthesized and studied. The synthesized compounds were characterized by spectroscopic techniques. Study of antimicrobial properties of the studied heptylalkanoyldisulfides revealed effective bactericidal and fungicidal activities in suppression of fungi and bacteria allowing them to be used as biocides in storage and transportation of oil products. Antimicrobial efficacy of the studied compounds was determined by zonal diffusion method using the following microorganisms: bacteria, fungi and yeast. The test compounds were added to M-8 oil in mass percent. It is established that their antimicrobial activity is at the level of effectiveness of the widely used industrial additive sodium pentachlorophenolate. Sodium pentachlorophenolate, widely applied as an antimicrobial additive in lubricating oils, was used for comparison. It was determined that they may be used as antimicrobial additives for M-8 engine oil (0.25-1%). As a result of the studies carried out on heptylalkanoyldisulfides, distinct patterns of dependence of antimicrobial efficacy on the structure of alkyl radical were determined. Antimicrobial activity increases by an increase in alkyl radical, i.e., each subsequent member of the disulfide series is biologically more active than the previous one. The increase in antimicrobial activity seems to be due to the fact that the adding each new CH2 group gives one more van der Waals bond, increasing adsorption forces that bind the compound to the receptor in the microorganism. As a result of the studies carried out on heptylalkanoyldisulfides, distinct patterns of dependence of antimicrobial efficacy on the structure of alkyl radical were determined
A new coated-wire electrode based on PVC membrane plasticized with dioctyl phthalate (DOP) and containing the diltiazem-tetraiodido bismuthate (III) ion association coated on a silver wire was constructed and used for potentiometric determination of diltiazem hydrochloride. The electrode performance was characterized and optimized according to the following experimental criteria: membrane composition, soaking time, working pH range, and response time. The interference caused by different species was investigated as well. The best membrane composition was found to be 49.75% of PVC and DOP, 0.5% ion pair. This sensor showed a linear response with a good Nernstian slope of 57.60±1.38 mV/decade over the concentration range5.0×10-5 – 2.50×10-2 M, the detection limit was 2.88×10-5 M, and it was usable within a wide pH range of 2.5–8.0. The electrode showed a fast response time (18 sec), with a relative long lifetime (2.4 months, 2 h a day). The isothermal coefficient (dE°/dT) of the electrode was calculated and found to be 5.36×10-4 V/℃ within 20 – 80℃, which exhibits a good thermal stability. The coted-wire electrode was successfully applied for the potentiometric determination of diltiazem hydrochloride both in pure form and pharmaceutical preparations. The dissolution test of the drug was carried out as well.
Simple and rapid spectrophotometric method was developed and applied to determine Glibenclamide (GB) by zero spectrophotometric method and first derivative spectrophotometric method for determining of (GB) in the presence of Metformin hydrochloride (MET). Zero spectrophotometric (ZS) method was applied for the determination of (GB) at λmax = 300 nm. Linearity range was (4 – 360) μg/mL. Regression analysis showed a good correlation coefficients R2 = 0.99993. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were to be 0.65 μg/mL and 2.31 μg/mL, respectively. First derivative spectrophotometric (1DS) method was applied for the determination of (GB) in the presence (MET). (GB) was determined at 317 nm (1D317). Linearity ranges were (4 – 240) μg/mL for (GB). Regression analysis showed a good correlation coefficients R2 = 0.999914. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were to be 0.60 μg/mL and 1.83 μg/mL for (GB). The proposed zero spectrophotometry method was applied to analysis individual (GB), and the derivative (1D317) method was applied to analysis (GB) individually or combined with (MET) in Syrian trademark drugs. The proposed method is simple, direct, sensitive and do not require any extraction process. Thus, this method could be readily applicable for the quality control and routine analysis.
Simple and rapid spectrophotometric method for the quantitative analysis of Pitavastatin calcium (PTV) in raw material and tablets pharmaceutical formulation has been described. The method is based on the formation of yellow ion-pair complex between Pitavastatin calcium and Bromocresol purple (BCP) in chloroform medium. Different parameters affecting the reaction such as: effect of solvents, stability, reagent concentration, correlation ratio, etc. were optimized. The formed complex was quantified spectrophotometrically at absorption maximum 405 nm. Linearity range was 2.20 - 35.23 µg/mL, regression analysis showed a good correlation coefficient R2 = 0.9991. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were to be 0.367 µg/mL and 1.112 µg/mL respectively. The average percent recovery was found to be (100.62 – 101.14) % for Pitavastatin Calcium. This study was applied on Syrian pharmaceutical trademark: (PAVACRIUM 4 & Londalop). The method was successfully applied for the determination of Pitavastatin calcium in tablets pharmaceutical formulation. The proposed method is simple, direct, sensitive and do not require any extraction process. Thus, this method could be readily applicable for the quality control and routine analysis.
Wave particle duality is a cornerstone of quantum chemistry and quantum mechanics (QM). But there are experiments it cannot explain, such as a neutron interferometer experiment. If QM uses Ψ as its wavefunction, several experiments suggest that nature uses -Ψ instead. The difference between -Ψ and +Ψ is that they describe entirely different pictures of how nature is organized. For example, with -Ψ quantum particles follow waves backwards, which is incompatible with wave-particle-duality, obviously. We call the -Ψ proposal the Theory of Elementary Waves (TEW). It unlocks opportunities for young scientists with no budget to conduct the basic research for a new, unexplored science. This is a dream come true for young scientists: the discovery of uncharted territory. We show how TEW explains the double slit, Pfleegor Mandel and Davisson Germer experiments, Feynman diagrams and the Bell test experiments. We provide innovative research designs for which -Ψ and +Ψ would predict divergent outcomes. What makes QM so accurate is its probability predictions. But Born’s law would yield the same probabilities if it were changed from P = |+Ψ |2 to P = |-Ψ |2. This article is accompanied by a lively YouTube video, “6 reasons to discard wave particle duality.”
Waste management is the collection, transportation, processing or disposal, monitoring, and managing of waste materials. It tries to reduce the harmful environmental impact of each through different methods, which include but not limited to landfill, incineration, recycling, biological processing, and reduction methods. Generation, utilization and disposal of waste is increasingly becoming a significant problem in many cities of the world, with an exploding world population estimated to have a global doubling time now less than twenty years. This research focuses on energy recovery as a viable method of disposal of non-hazardous biomass components of municipal solid waste with a prototype waste kraft lignin material using the thermochemical liquefaction process. The process used high pressure, high temperature in the presence of kraft lignin, slurry solvent, and a suitable catalyst to produce a mixture of gases, liquid, and solid capable of been used as fuels and chemicals and providing an alternative to the other methods. This value-adding process serves a dual purpose of providing a source of energy and providing an alternative waste management method.
A consensus among quantum experts is that the quantum world is not properly understood. It is a mistake to think we can cure quantum weirdness by tinkering with superficial aspects of quantum mechanics (QM). We propose that nature uses (–ψ) as its wave function, whereas QM uses (+ψ). We propose therefore that the Periodical Table should be changed to negative orbitals (–ψ). Surprisingly, this change makes almost no difference to chemistry on a practical level. The Born rule takes the absolute square of an amplitude to obtain a probability to test in chemistry lab P=|–ψ|2=|+ψ|2. We propose a new math based on (–ψ) that is the mirror image of quantum mathematics. We call it the Theory of Elementary Waves (TEW). The negative sign is not an electrical charge. It has nothing to do with Coulomb’s law. Valence electrons are unchanged. Ions, covalent bonds, dipoles, metals, hydrogen bonding and the hydrogen 21 cm line are unchanged. The octet rule and rules for drawing dot structures of molecules do not change. Amino acids, sugars and DNA do not change their handedness. We cite abundant experimental evidence showing that TEW is correct and QM is wrong.
A naphthalimide derivative has been explored as neutral ionophore for Ag+-selective electrode. Potentiometric response revealed that electrode based on the proposed ionophore with 2-nitrophenyl octyl ether as solvent in a poly (vinyl chloride) membrane matrix shows a measuring range of 1.0×10-6-1.0×10-2 M with a slope of 50.4±0.3 mV/decade. This electrode has high selectivity to Ag+ with respect to alkaline, alkaline earth and other heavy metal ions.
The derivative spectrophotometric method was developed and applied for the simultaneous determination of Atenolol (ATE) and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) in Tablets formulations. The first derivative spectrophotometric (1DS) method was applied for the determination of (ATE) and (HCT), respectively. (ATE) was determined at 271.9 nm (1D 271.9) and (HCT) was determined at 279.3 nm (1D 279.3). Linearity showed a good correlation coefficients R2 = 0.9994 and R2 = 0.9989 for (ATE) and (HCT), respectively. Linearity ranges were (10 – 280)
First simple spectrophotometric method was developed and applied to determine Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate by Zero Spectrophotometry and First Derivative Spectrophotometric method for determining of Dapagliflozin Propanediol Monohydrate (DAPA) in the presence of Metformin Hydrochloride (MET). Zero spectrophotometric (ZS) was applied for the determination of (DAPA) at 223.5 nm. Linearity range was (2.61– 31.23) µg/mL. Regression analysis showed a good correlation coefficients R2 = 0.9989. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were to be 0.569 µg/mL and 1.724 µg/mL, respectively. Derivative spectrophotometric (1DS) was applied for the determination of (DAPA) in the presence (MET). (DAPA) was determined at 233 nm (1D233). Linearity ranges were (5.21 – 41.64) µg/mL for (DAPA). Regression analysis showed a good correlation coefficients R2 = 0.9994. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) were to be 0.732 µg/mL and 2.218 µg/mL for (DAPA). The proposed Zero spectrophotometry method was applied to analysis individual (DAPA), and the derivative (1D233) method was applied to analysis (DAPA) individually or with (MET) combination in Syrian trademark drugs.
Pollution is affecting river Rwabakazi in the Nile basin. Its effects are reflected by high turbidity, pH, total suspended solids, (T.S.S.), electrical conductivity, metal ions concentrations, and low concentration of dissolved oxygen (DO5). In this study, we report the variations in selected physicochemical parameters of waters of the Rwabakazi river. Turbidity, pH, concentrations of selected metal ions, T.S.S., and DO5 of water sampled from three selected sites on the river in Kabale were very high. Mean DO5 fell from 96 ± 2 mg/L to 86± 1.5 mg/L downstream. The mean pH fell from 7.8 ± 0.03 to 7.6 ± 0.04, showing the removal of basic components. The turbidity dropped from370 ± 3 NTU to 305 ± 2 NTU, showing that the haziness of water decreased. The concentration of iron(II) fell from 320 ± 0.3 mg/L to 291 ± 0.2 mgL-1 indicating the fair extent of heavy metal ions downstream. The T.S.S. decreased from 330 ± 5 mg/L to 300± 5 mg/L, and concentrations of calcium and magnesium ions also decreased, providing evidence for self-purification. The available data suggests that river Rwabakazi is polluted as a result of poor agricultural practices, erosion, and flash flooding. Further studies on nutrient and pesticide pollution of this river need to be carried out, and trees should be planted on steep open surfaces to minimize erosion.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of temperature extraction on the potassium (K) and calcium (Ca) contents in orange and lemon peel extracts. The extractions were done at 62 ºC and 92 °C for 15 minutes and atmospheric pressure in distilled water. The fruit peel content in the extraction mixture was 5 % (w/v) in all samples. Calcium (Ca) and potassium (K) concentrations have been determined by flame photometric method. This research has revealed that by increasing the temperature of extraction, in particular, the concentration of Ca and K concentrations increased as applied extraction temperatures increased. The concentration of potassium is higher than the concentration of calcium in orange and lemon extracts, respectively. The concentration of K was 308 mg/l at 62 ºC and 361 mg/l at 92 ºC in lemon extracts, while in orange extracts the concentration of K was 476 mg/l at 62 ºC and 483 mg/l at 92 ºC. The concentration of Ca was 70.8 mg/l at 62 ºC and 71.9 mg/l at 92 ºC in lemon extracts, while in orange extracts the concentration of Ca was 91 mg/l at 62 ºC and 93.6 mg/l at 92 ºC. These results confirm that both citrus could be a very valuable source of potassium and calcium which are needed micronutrients to ensure the water and electrolyte balance and to build and maintain strong bones, proper function of muscles and nerves.
Pollution resulting from increased human activities is threatening Lake Victoria, its effects are characterized by eutrophication, high turbidity, pH, iron(II) concentration and chemical oxygen demand (COD). In this study we have investigated the effect of Fe-montmorillonite clay from Chelel on turbidity, pH, concentration of iron, total suspended soils, total nutrients and COD of water sampled from Murchison bay watershed of Nakivubo channel south of Kampala. Varying amounts of clay powder was vigorously stirred with water samples for 5 minutes, filtered using Whatman paper at ambient temperatures. The optimum concentration of clay of 0.4 gL-1 was found to produce 73.5+2% fall in COD indicating elimination of microbes and organic waste. The pH of water became 6.3+ 0.2 showing that impurities had been bound to clay. The TSS and nutrients in MB water also decreased greatly when clay was stirred with water at ambient temperatures. The available data can be relied on to recommend use of this clay in treatment of waste water and/or sewage from Kampala. Further studies on combined use of clays with alums, zeolites and/or lime need to be carried out.
Despite strong indications of antimycobacterial activities for clitocybins reported since 1945, no reports linking chemical structure and activity have been reported in the literature since then. In this study, we synthesized some clitocybin derivatives (also called 2-substituted-isoindolinones), and tested their activities and carried out some chemical derivations. Isoindolinones were prepared from methyl 2-formyl-3,5-dimethoxybenzoate and various primary aromatic amines. Compounds were evaluated for in vitro activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv, as well as for cytotoxicity (CC50) on the Vero cell line. 4,6-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isoindolin-1-one, 7, and 4-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-isoindol-1-one, 5, exhibited the highest antimycobacterial activities (minimum inhibitory concentration = 19.45 µM and 18.45 µM, respectively) and were non-toxic (CC50 = 30 µM and 29 µM, respectively).
This study quantified and assessed the mobility of iron, nickel, cobalt and lead in soils around a sack and packaging company using indices such as mobility factor and risk assessment code. The results evaluating the mobility factor of heavy metals in soils around the sack and packaging company reveal that all the metals determined exceed the minimum limit of 10% mobility factor and are mobile with the mobility factor being in the order of: Ni > Pb > Co > Fe in the test soil. The risk assessment of heavy metals in the area based on risk assessment code ranged from low risk to medium risk (1-30%) where the risk level of the heavy metals is in the order: Co > Ni > Pb > Fe in the test soil.
Background: Bleaching agents produced by registered companies in developed countries have regulated concentrations. But various local skin lightening agents produced in Africa, especially Nigeria have no identified active agent. This study determined the levels of potentially toxic heavy metals constituents of bleaching agents commonly used by Nigerians. Methods: Twelve different types of skin lightening creams (Extra white, Make me white, Extract, Perfect white, UV lightening, Pure skin, Body treat, Dodo up, Bronze tone, White express, Peau Claire and Otentika) available Nigerian markets were randomly collected based on their usage and availability. Three non- lightening creams served as the controls for this study. Levels of mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium and arsenic were determined in both lightening and non- lightening creams (controls) using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Results: All lightening creams 12/12 (100%) contained significantly (p<0.05) higher levels of mercury compared with the control. 11/12 (91.7%) of the lightening creams contained significantly (p>0.05) higher levels of lead compared with the control. Levels of arsenic were significantly (p<0.05) higher in 11/12 (91.7%) of the lightening creams compared with control. Levels of cadmium increase significantly (p<0.05) in 4/12 (22.92%) of the lightening creams compared with the control. 4/12 (22.92%) of the lightening creams contained significantly (p<0.05) higher levels of chromium compared with control.
Treatment of 2,3-di-(4-chlorophenyl) oxirane-2,3-dicarbonitriles(1) with nitrogen nucleophiles, e.g. N2H4, NH2OH afforded pyrazole 2, 1.2oxazole 3 derivatives respectively The 3-amino pyrazole-4-one derivatives 2 can be used as a key starting materials to synthesize some important Schiff base 4 and fused heterocyclic compounds e.g. Imidazolo-[4,5-c]pyrazole 5, Pyrazolo[3,4-e]1,2,4-triazine 6, pyrazol[1,2-a] 1,3,5-triazine 7, 8 and 9. The electromeric effect of the halogen atom in the aryl moieties can be controlled upon the rate of reaction and the yield of the product. The structures of synthesized new compounds were characterized by spectral data and screened for their antimicrobial activities against various bacteria and fungi strains. The heterocyclic compounds 7, 8 and 9 that contained bridgehead nitrogen gave an excellent result.
The kinetics analysis of the oxidative reaction between benzaldehyde and oxidant is quinolinium Bromo chromate was reported in aqueous 40% acetic acid medium at 313 K. The rate of reaction varies first-power of [IQBC] and [H2SO4], whereas fractional-order kinetics was observed for benzaldehyde. The rate constant gradually increases with decrease in dielectric constant of the medium. The neutral salt does not alter the rate. The metal cations (Cu++) slightly accelerate the rate of oxidation when added to reaction mixture. The study rules out the participation of keto form of substrate in complex formation. Benzoic acid was identified as the end-product in stoichiometrically 1:1 based mechanism. The rate law was derived in accordance with the kinetic results.
