American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2021

  • Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Crude Whole Plant Methanolic Extract of Oxalis stricta Linn

    Raphael Dzinyela, Abdul-Nasir Abdul-Baasit, Abdul Razak Alhassan

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2021
    Pages: 43-48
    Received: 9 May 2021
    Accepted: 20 May 2021
    Published: 27 May 2021
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    Abstract: Globally, it is well-known for some time now that the oxidation in vegetables and organisms is significant; it is responsible for cells’ existence. The side effects are free radicals, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and reactive nitrogen species. Every living organism has an antioxidant defense and maintenance system that enables it to handle the RO... Show More
  • Elemental Analysis of Soil and Effluent Samples Sourced from Hermas Paint Industry, Enugwu-Ukwu

    Ebele Joy Morah, Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe, Priscilla Chinwe Okonkwo, Blessing Chidimma Ikezuagu, Nkiruka Charity Eboagu, Ozioma Juliana Anekwe

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2021
    Pages: 49-52
    Received: 20 April 2021
    Accepted: 24 May 2021
    Published: 16 June 2021
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    Abstract: Industrial pollution by effluents is one of the major problems facing Nigerians at present and several efforts are being vigorously engaged to control it in the various industry spanning the length and breadth of the country to see that Nigerians live in a disease-free environment. Some heavy metals contained in these effluents from the industry ha... Show More