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Catalyst Development From Locally Available Resources - (A Case Study Of Nickel-Silica Catalyst)

ABSTRACT The efficacy of silica obtained from our local sand as a carrier in synthesis of Nickel-Silica catalyst was investigated. Six samples of soil were collected from two different sites (comprising five white coloured samples collected from Iva valley, lower part of Milliken hill, namely: pottery 2 (P2), down iva (DI), run-off iva (ROI), pottery rock (POR), white chalk (WTC) and one brown coloured sample (UdS) collected from Udi Siding) in Enugu, Nigeria. Prior to treatment by flotation...

Syntheses, Characterization And Antimicrobial Activities Of Alkynylated Angular Phenoxazines And Alkynylated Naphthoquinones

ABSTRACT The synthesis of ten new alkynylated derivatives of angular phenoxazine and alkynylated naphthoquinone was thoroughly investigated. The first intermediate, 6-chloro-5Hbenzo[a]phenoxazin-5-one was obtained by the condensation of 2-aminophenol with 2,3- dichloro-1,4- naphthoquinone in the presence of anhydrous sodium tricarbonate (IV) . Thereafter, the intermediate and 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone were each suggested to Sonogashira cross–coupling reaction under copper-, amine-, a...

Evaluation of Entrance Skin Dose in the Periapical Dental X-ray Examination

High doses of ionizing radiation can lead to adverse health outcomes such as cancer induction in humans. Although the consequences are less evident at very low radiation doses, the associated risks are of societal importance. This study aimed to evaluate entrance skin doses (ESDs) in the periodical DentalX-rayexaminations. The entrance skin dose (ESD) was measured for 200patient in both gender underwent dental X-ray examination at Radiology Department of Khartoum Dental Educational Hos...

Preparation of an Emulsifier by Gum Arabic Solution and Black Cumin Seed Oil and Studying Its Optical Properties

The importance of this research comes from made a new material (Emulsion Definition) by used Gum Arabic and Black seed oil. The aim of this Research is Determine The optical properties of (Emulsion Definition) that made by used Gum Arabic Solution and black seed oil Such as (absorbance, transmission, reflection, absorption coefficient, extinction coefficient, refractive index and optical energy band gap) and to compare the result with pure gum Arabic solution result. In this research F...

Spectrophotometric Determination Of Chromium(Iii) And Chromium(Vi) Using 2-[E)-[{3-[(2-Hydroxybenzylidene) Amino]Phenyl}Imino)Methyl]Phenol

ABSTRACT The Schiff base ligand, 2-[(E)-[{3--[(2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino]phenyl}imino)methyl]phenol was synthesized by condensing 1,3-diaminobenzene and 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde in absolute ethanol. Its Cr(III) and Cr(VI) complexes were equally synthesized. The ligand was characterized via UV, IR and NMR spectroscopy, whereas the complexes were characterized based on UV and IR spectroscopy and conductivity values. Stoichiometric studies indicated 1:1 metal to ligand ratio for both complexes. C...

A study of the Responses of Hearingfor Normal Hearing of Iraqi and Sudanese UsingDistortion product Otoacoustic Emissions.

The purpose of this research was designed to study theresponsesof hearing or distortion product otooacoustic emissions amplitude(DPI) for normal hearing of Iraqi and Sudanese using Distortion product Otoacoustic Emissions and to study the influence of the age, ear side, gender and racial on theresponsesof hearing for normal hearing of Iraqi and Sudanese subjects and comparison between them. An additional purpose of this study was proposal model Linear and nonlinear Equations to evaluat...

Fingerprint Image Quality Analysis And Enhancement Using Fuzzy Logic Technique

The quality of fingerprint image greatly affects the performance of minutiae extraction and the process of matching in fingerprint identification system. In order to improve the performance of the fingerprint identification system, a fuzzy techniques used for bothfingerprint image quality analysis and enhancement. First, the quality analysis performed by extracting four features from a fingerprint image which are the local clarity score (LCS), global clarity score (GCS), ridge_valley thi...

The effects of Cs-137 gamma photons on the electrical characteristics of Silicon diode 1N4007

In this thesis, experimental measurements were carried out to determine the radiation induced effect on the electrical properties of silicon based diode type 1N4007. The gamma ray photons of Cs-137 source were used to irradiate the diode under test. The results in terms of IV characteristics were compared for post and pre irradiated diode. It is found that the forward current has increased with respect to operating voltage (0.7V) by about 42%. Furthermore, the possibility of using cemen...

Evaluation Of Gasoline Generator Modified For Biogas Utilization

ABSTRACT This study addresses the design and modification of a gasoline generator to use biogas as an alternative fuel. The biogas was produced from fresh cow dung using a 10m3 fixed dome biodigester and the produced biogas scrubbed to improve its energy content per unit volume. A 1.0 kW Tigmax air-cooled gasoline generator was used for the investigation. The modification involved the fabrication and mounting of a simple external mixing chamber on the air-duct of the carburetor. A comparativ...

Schistose Rocks From Okene-Okaoa Area, SW Nigeria

ABSTRACT Schistose rocks from Okene-Lokoja area, SW Nigeria, consist of quartz-biotite schist, quartz muscovite schist, amphibole schist, and quartz schist. Major element compositions (oxide wt. %) of the schists together with their trace element contents (Ba. Ce. Cr. La. Li, Ni, Rb, Sr, V, Y, Zn, and Zr) are presented. The schists (excluding the quartzitic variety) are enriched in SiO,,K,O, Rb and Ba but depleted in total Fe, O. Mno. TiO,, MgO, Ni and Zn compared with rocks of similar compos...

Solvent Extraction Studies On Zn(Ii) And Cd(Ii) Complexes Of 1,5-Dimethyl-2-Phenyl-4[(E)-(2,3,4- Trihydroxyphenyl)]Diazenyl-1,2-Dihydroxyl-3hpyrazol-3-One.

ABSTRACT The azo-ligand, 1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-4-[(E)-(2,3,4-trihydroxylphenyl) diazenyl]- 1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one (H3L) and its Zn(II) and Cd(II) complexes have been synthesized and characterized based on stoichiometric, molar conductance, electronic and infra-red spectral studies. The results showed that H3L reacted with the metals in 2:1 ratio. H3L coordination was through the hydroxyl, azo and carbonyl groups to form [Zn(H2L)2] 2+ and [Cd(H2L)2] 2+ respectively. Solvent extraction s...

Synthesis And Characterization Of Some Core-Shell Oxide Materials

ABSTRACT Core-shell oxide thin films of TiO2/MnO, TiO2/CoO, TiO2/NiO and TiO2/CuO have been successfully synthesized and deposited on glass substrates, using the chemical bath deposition [CDB] technique. To ensure uniform coating, surface pre-treatment was carried out by cleaning slides with detergent, deionised water, ammonia acid and rinsed with acetones. The core of the films was synthesized from TiCl3, NaOH and PVA while the shells were synthesized from MnCl2.4H2O, CoCl2.6H2O, NiSO4 and ...

Optimal Allocation Of Farm Tractors: A Case Study Of Benue State Tractor Hiring Agency (BENTHA)

ABSTRACT Benue State Tractor Hiring Agency (BENTHA) is usually confronted with the problem of determining the optimum number of tractors to be allocated to different zones in the state. The number of tractors allocated to a zone is normally decided without any proper study of tractor needs of the zones. Sometimes allocation is based on merely political considerations. The problem of allocation is formulated and heuristic procedures are applied to optimally allocate the limited tractors.

Contributions Of Packaging To The Extension Of Shelf Life Of Processed Grasscutter Meat (Thyronomys Swinderianus).

ABSTRACT This research was carried out to assess the physico-chemical properties, storage stability and acceptability of cured grasscutter meat (Thyronomys swinderianus) products which were smoked and packaged with different plastic films (High Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene). Live grasscutter was slaughtered, dressed, cut-up and divided into three portions. One portion was treated with a solution of 5% salt; second portion was cured with a solution containing sodium nitrite, potassi...

Total Alkaloids, Total Tannins Content And Antiulcer Assay Of Four Selected Medicinal Plants.

ABSTRACT The total alkaloid, tannins contents and antiulcer activity of the extracts from four selected medicinal plants were investigated. The total alkaloids content (TAC) was evaluated according to the chloride colometric method in which atropine was used as standard. While the total tannins content (TTC) was also determined using Folin Ciocalteau assay in which gallic acid was used as a standard. The antiulcer activity of the extracts was investigated using the ethanol induced model in w...


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