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13 articles for “hydrogen peroxide”
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Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition to Water: A Review Process
Abstract: The term "thermal" refers to the presence of heat. Breaking down is the action of decomposing. If a materials temperature is raised, it goes through a chemical process called thermal breakdown. At high temperatures, thermal breakdown processes occur. Before breaking into the products, the reactants absorb a lot of energy. The reactant is the beginning chemical. It decomposes to simpler entities, that might be either elements or compounds. Hydrogen peroxide …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of Calotropis Gigantea FruitBunch Fiber-Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Global warming solutions in the modern era are centered on substituting environmentally friendly biodegradable materials for fossil fuels to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. The study literature supports the use of substitute materials for plastics in the creation of composite materials, and this work envisions the use of Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber as one such substitute material. Since Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch fiber is …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 45–58 Read article
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Study on the Possibility of Ginger Juice Extract in Methyl Orange Decolorization
Abstract: In this research work, the authors investigated the potential of ginger juice as a natural and eco- friendly agent for the decolorization of an azo dye under varying pH conditions. Specifically, the study focused on the probability of dye decolorization at pH 6 and pH 8 to understand the influence of acidic and alkaline environments. Additionally, the effect of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a co- treatment agent was assessed. For …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Electrification of the Chemical Industry: A Next-Generation Approach to Sustainable Chemical Synthesis and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Abstract: The imperative to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and transition to sustainable energy sources is driving a paradigm shift in the chemical industry. Electrification, leveraging renewable energy sources, emerges as a next-generation approach to transform traditional chemical synthesis routes, often reliant on fossil fuels and energy-intensive processes. This review explores the burgeoning field of electrified chemical synthesis, focusing on key examples – electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), electrochemical ammonia (NH3) synthesis, …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 104–115 Read article
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Effect of Natural Cellulosic Fiber Surface Modifications on the Mechanical Feature Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The current era's remedies to global warming revolve around replacing fossil fuels with more ecologically friendly biodegradable materials in order to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch (CGFB) fiber is one kind of substitute material that this work envisage using in place of plastics in the construction of composite materials, as supported by the study literature. CGFB fiber was chosen for this …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on Soil Physicochemical Parameters and Selected Enzyme Activities: A Case Study from Nekede Dumpsite, Nigeria
Abstract: This study assessed the influence of solid waste disposal on soil physicochemical parameters in Nekede dumpsite Owerri, Imo state Nigeria. The study area is a solid waste dumpsite located between latitude 5° 25' 59.99"N and longitude 7°01'60.00"E DMS coordinates along No. 1 old Nekede road and beside the Otamiri river. The study area was partitioned into four (4) quadrants while facing the river with samples collected at three (3) different …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Heavy Metals in Soil and Their Impact on Plant Health: A Contamination Study
Abstract: This study investigates heavy metal uptake, tolerance, and sequestration mechanisms in various plants, focusing on crops, such as tea, vegetables, and fruit trees that are susceptible to heavy metal contamination. Trace elements in plants, if overabundant, pose toxicity risks by disrupting metabolic and physiological functions. Plants counteract heavy metal complexes by immobilizing them within cell walls or vacuoles or by binding them to organic compounds produced in situ. Elevated levels …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Heavy Metals in Soil and Their Impact on Plant Health: A Contamination Study
Abstract: This study investigates heavy metal uptake, tolerance, and sequestration mechanisms in various plants, focusing on crops such as tea, vegetables, and fruit trees that are susceptible to heavy metal contamination. Trace elements in plants, if overabundant, pose toxicity risks by disrupting metabolic and physiological functions. Plants counteract heavy metal complexes by immobilizing them within cell walls or vacuoles or by binding them to organic compounds produced in situ. Elevated levels …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Redox system initiated improved low-temperature colouration of real silk with metal-complex dyes for energy conservation
Abstract: Silk has always been the symbol of royalty due to its lustrous appearance and peach like softness. It can be dyed in bright shades with the available natural and many synthetic dyestuffs. The slight cationic character of silk makes it possible to be dyed with anionic synthetic dyes such as acid, metal complex, reactive and selected direct dyes. The main objective of colouration of a textile fibre should be to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Factors Attributed to Antimicrobial Activity of Honey and Its Analysis on Some Selected Microorganisms
Abstract: To summaries, we believe that honey is an intriguing and promising alternative to traditional antibiotics and that it should be taken more seriously as a therapeutic agent. Honey is widely regarded as the world's oldest medicine, and for good reason. Since time immemorial, it is believed to heal wounds along with antibiotic. The immunomodulatory present in it is also known to give proper wound healing. The antibiotic in many honeys …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Thermal and structural properties of surface treated ragweed fiber reinforced biodegradable polylactic acid biocomposites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRC) are becoming more popular as technological advance recognizes the need for eco-friendly materials. This work presents Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) as a new composite reinforcement material into polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to form novel natural fiber-reinforced composites. Different types of retting techniques are utilized, and hydrogen peroxide retting is proven to provide the most optimized properties. The fibers are taken through subsequent extraction and grinding processes. …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–31 Read article
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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES BASED ON SESAME OIL
Abstract: ABSTRACT Epoxy sheet and its composites were obtained by epoxidised resin and coir fibres respectively. Epoxidisedresin were prepared by condensing sesame oil using hydrogen peroxide and glacial acetic acid as catalyst. The resin was characterisedby spectral studies such as FT-IR and Solvent Absorptivity Percentage of Epoxy Resin and its Composites.The epoxy composites have higher solvent absorptivity percentage in the solvents when compared to that of epoxy resin. The epoxy composites …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–40 Read article
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The Improvement of Polyvinyl Chloride Synthesis Using Different Approaches
Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is produced by the polymerization of the vinyl chloride monomer either by direct chlorination of olefins or by addition of hydrogen chloride to acetylene. The polymerization conditions are: heat, peroxides or oxidizing agents with basic structure as -CH2CHCl.CHCl-CH2.CHCl-. Polyvinyl chloride is a thermoplastic and its plasticity can be increased by incorporating ‘plasticizers’ of relatively low molecular weight organic materials during molding or extrusion. PVC has high hardness …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–52 Read article