Journal of Biomaterials

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Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018

  • Production of Biodiesel and its Physiochemical Properties Produced from Ricinus communis Seeds by Trans-Esterification Process

    Iwuozor Kingsley Ogemdi, Ayofe Isreal Ibraheem

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 24-30
    Received: 17 October 2018
    Accepted: 30 October 2018
    Published: 27 November 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.11
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    Abstract: In the wake of rising prices and unstable supply besides environmental issues, renewed attention has been paid to shifting away from the use of petroleum based fuels. The world’s energy demand is commencing its dependency on alternative fuels. Such alternative fuels in use today consist of bio-alcohols (such as ethanol), biomass, and natural oil/fa... Show More
  • Adsorption of Malachite Green Dye Using Orange Peel

    Abdussalam Zhul-quarnain, Iwuozor Kingsley Ogemdi, Ilesanmi Modupe, Emuobosa Gold, Ekpunobi Emmanuel Chidubem

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 31-40
    Received: 17 October 2018
    Accepted: 2 November 2018
    Published: 27 November 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.12
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    Abstract: High level of dyes production and their widespread use in many applications generate colours wastewaters which cause severe water pollution. The pollutant contributes to high suspended solids (SS), chemical oxygen demands (COD), biochemical oxygen demands (BOD), heat, colour, acidity, basicity and other soluble substances. The presence of these dye... Show More
  • Determination of Heavy Metals in Soil Samples Along the Shores of River Kaduna, Nigeria

    Oladoja Silifat Titilayo, Nwaedozie Jonathan Maduka, Aliyu Adetutu Oluwakemi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: 21 October 2018
    Accepted: 1 November 2018
    Published: 27 November 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.13
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    Abstract: Soil samples were collected during dry and wet seasons from 19 sites along the shores of river Kaduna stretching from Kawo in the North to Kudende, an industrial area in the South. The soil samples were analysed for the concentration of seven heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Ni, Fe, Pb, Cd and Mn) using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The results show th... Show More
  • Heavy Metal Pollutants in Fresh Water

    Mohamed Youssef, Ebtesam Mohamed Mors, Samia Mohamed Soliman, Abdel-Raheim El-Sayed Abdel-Latief

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 46-50
    Received: 16 October 2018
    Accepted: 5 November 2018
    Published: 4 December 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.14
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    Abstract: Water quality is one of the most important concerns. This study focused on screening of the most dangerous heavy metals(cadmium, chromium, copper, lead and nickel)in fresh water sources (surface and groundwater) of study area, Sohag governorate, Egypt. Ninety samples were collected from 15 sites along the study area extending from Tima to Dar-Elsal... Show More
  • Isolation, Identification and Characterization of a Lipase Producing Pseudomonas

    Saadatullah, Ijaz Malook, Mehmood Jan, Waheedullah, Noor Muhammmad, Zia ur Rehman

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 51-57
    Received: 20 October 2018
    Accepted: 9 November 2018
    Published: 17 December 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.15
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    Abstract: Lipases are hydrolytic enzymes and catalyze the hydrolysis of long-chain triacylglycerols into glycerol and fatty acid. Lipases are produced by plants, animals and microorganisms including bacteria and fungi. However microbial lipases, especially from bacteria, are more useful than their plant and animal derivatives because of several important pro... Show More
  • Survey and Identification of Major Sesame Diseases in Low Land Areas of Western Zone of Tigray, Ethiopia

    Yirga Belay Kindeya, Weres Negash Golla, Asefa Abadi Kebede, Fiseha Baraki Sibhatu

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 58-64
    Received: 19 October 2018
    Accepted: 3 December 2018
    Published: 25 December 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.16
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    Abstract: The survey was conducted at ten specific location major sesame growing representative low land areas of western zone of Tigray. The study was conducted in consecutive three years (2015, 2016, and 2017) at different locations. The objectives of the study were (1) to assess and identify major sesame diseases and (2) to study the prevalence, incidence... Show More
  • Quality Assessment of Water Melon (Citruluslanatus) Wine Produced Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae Isolated from Palm Wine

    Aminu Zainab, Yabaya Amos, Mohammed Sani Sambo Datsugwai, Bobai Mathew

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 65-73
    Received: 21 October 2018
    Accepted: 28 November 2018
    Published: 15 January 2019
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jb.20180202.17
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    Abstract: This study was aimed at investigating the suitability of water melon juice as substrate for wine production and the efficiency of Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from palm wine for alcoholic fermentation of the juice. The yeast was isolated using pour plate technique and was identified using sugar utilization test, screened for ethanol tolerance ... Show More