American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024

  • Research Article

    Determination of the Fatty Acids in the Epiphyllum oxypetalum’s Flower and Phylloclade Followed by the Study of Their Esterification with Citric Acid

    Andry Tahina Rabeharitsara*, Ny Idealy Elite Randriamanantena, Baholy Robijaona a Rahelivololoniain, Rakotomamonjy Pierre, Hanitriniaina Marie Ratsimba

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 1-14
    Received: Nov. 24, 2023
    Accepted: Dec. 11, 2023
    Published: Jan. 08, 2024
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    Abstract: The fatty acids played important roles in the organism and process. Some saturated fatty acids composed and important for the functioning of many cell membranes. There was also saturated fatty acids which are antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-carcinogen, anti-tumor and could protect the cardiovascular system by favoring the decrease of cholesterol ra... Show More
  • Research Article

    Valorization of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) into Bioethanol Using Several Yeast Strains of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

    Bakaï Marie-France*, Ouadja Batcha, Segbeaya Kwamivi Nyonuwosro, Abli Essowèréou Abel, Kabissi Hodo-Abalo

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 15-21
    Received: Dec. 14, 2023
    Accepted: Jan. 12, 2024
    Published: Jan. 18, 2024
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    Abstract: Watermelon is a fruit with very high losses, and its waste can attract pests. It’s therefore preferable to look for ways to recycle this waste. This study aims to valorize watermelon waste for the production of bioethanol by fermentation. The performance of six yeast strains of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae namely “Zymaflore X16, Actiflore F5, Zymaflore... Show More
  • Research Article

    Extraction, Analytical Analysis and Biological Activities Evaluation of the Body Lipid of Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) of the Bay of Bengal

    Ayesha Afrin*, Mohammad Rashedul Azim, Mohammad Moazzam Hossain, Sreebash Chandra Bhattacharjee, Mohammad Helal Uddin

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 1, February 2024
    Pages: 22-28
    Received: Jan. 02, 2024
    Accepted: Jan. 18, 2024
    Published: Feb. 01, 2024
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    Abstract: The outward effects of the detectable diversity in marine fish lipid compositions on human physiology and alimentation have highlighted focus. Considering this, to assess and compare various physical and chemical constants the body lipid of Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus guttatus) from the Bay of Bengal was extracted using a solvent extraction met... Show More