CHEMISTRY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS IN NIGERIA | RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS AND PROJECT TOPICS ON EDUCATION

61. Quality Assessment Of Some Selected Toothpastes Used In Nigeria.

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preamble Toothpaste is a substance in molten form used with a toothbrush as an accessory to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is a personal hygiene product used on daily basis by children and adults. The chemical composition of toothpaste varies from one brand to another and even among several presentation of the same brand. They are com...Continue Reading »

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62. Quantum Modeling Of Some Coumarin And Neolignans Derivatives As Antimicrobial Co...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Candidiasis (Plate 1.1) is a diverse group of infections caused by members of the genus Candida, especially Candida albicans(Havlickova et al., 2008). These organisms typically infect the skin, nails, mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract when natural resistance to its overgrowthis reduced. Cutaneous and mucosal manifestations of candi...Continue Reading »

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63. Removal Of Naphthalene From Synthetic Wastewater By Simultaneous Adsorption-Biod...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Information Petroleum hydrocarbons and their other derivatives are majorly the energy source of various industrial, automobiles and domestic use. Petroleum (crude oil) is a complex mixture of several organic compounds such as aromatic cyclic hydrocarbons, complex branched aliphatic and cyclic alkanes as well as residual substances. Some of these do not d...Continue Reading »

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64. Seasonal Concentration Of Some Heavy Metals In Vegetable Crops And Associated So...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Uptake of heavy metals by plants and subsequent accumulation along the food chain is a potential threat to animal and human health (Sprynskyy et al., 2007). The absorption by plant roots is one of the main routes of entrance of heavy metals in the food chain (Jorda, 2006). Absorption and accumulation of heavy metals in plant tissue depend upon m...Continue Reading »

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65. Some Neuropharmacological Studies On Ethanol Extract And Fractions Of Tapinanthu...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Neuro pharmacological agents induce changes in the function of cells of the nervous system. However, nervous system is the most important physiological part that differentiate human from other species. Disorders of nervous system function may lead to malfunction of other systems, which are the major concern to human society, and a field in which pharmacological interve...Continue Reading »

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66. Structure-Property Relationships Of Castor Oil-Based Polyurethane Foams

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preamble Recent global surge in the quest for renewable natural resources of plant origin stems largely from their suitability and sustainability as chemical feedstock, as a result of the economic and environmental safety advantages they have over petroleum based feedstock. These advantages include widespread availability, low cost, non toxicity, low emission propertie...Continue Reading »

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67. Quantum Modelling Of The Toxicities Of Some Polychlorinated Aromatic Compounds

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Since the middle of the 20th century there has been an increasing concern about the exposure ofhumans and wildlife to certain xenobiotic that were released into the environment due to diverse anthropogenic activities. One group of environmental toxicants that is of particular interest with regard to potential environmental health effects are...Continue Reading »

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68. Studies On Biogas And Bioliquid Production By Fungal Degradation Of Banana (Musa...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The cost and scarcity of improved petroleum products used for agricultural, industrial and domestic fuels are drastically increasing. This makes it very difficult for most people to rise beyond subsistence level especially in developing countries like Nigeria. There is the problem of environmental pollution due to the release of by products such...Continue Reading »

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69. Survey Of Ondo Traditional Hand Woven Fabrics And Their Modifications To Suit Co...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Traditional weaving is a popular craft among many ethnic groups in Nigeria. Weaving techniques, equipment, materials, designs and products are almost the same all over. The major equipment for traditional weaving is the loom and it is of two types, that is, the horizontal and the vertical loom. Although there are slight variations in the types o...Continue Reading »

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70. Synthesis And Characterization Of Bentonite Clays Modified With Cetyltrimethylam...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Oil is the life blood of our modern industrial society. It fuels the machineries and lubricates the wheels of the world’s production (Tahir and Mustaque, 2005; Adebiyi and Adeyemi, 2010). It is one of the most important energy and raw material resource for synthetic polymers and chemicals worldwide (Annunciado et al., 2005). However, when this vital resource is o...Continue Reading »

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71. Synthesis And Dyeing Properties Of Metallisable And Non Metallisable Acid Dyes

» ABSTRACT The research thrust of this thesis investigated the role of acetylation on the colour and dyeing properties of mono azo dyes where H acid was used as coupling component. It also studied the potentiality of 2 nitroso l naphthol both as a pigment when used as a ligand with some selected heavy metals and as a dye to nylon and wool substrates with a possibility of being postmetallized with so...Continue Reading »

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72. Synthesis, Application And Antimicrobial Properties Of Azo Dyes Derived From 2-A...

» CHAPTER One 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Azo Dyes Azo compounds are a class of chemical compounds that are continuously receiving attention in scientific research (Kirkan and Gup, 2008; Seferoglu, 2009 Otutu et al., 2011). They are usually strongly coloured compounds which can be intensely yellow, red, orange, blue or even green, depending on the exact structure of the molecule. As a result of their colou...Continue Reading »

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73. Synthesis, Characterization And Preliminary Antimicrobial Studies Of Some Schiff...

» ABSTRACT The synthesis, characterization and preliminary antimicrobial studies of some novel Schiff base ligands; N,N/ – Bis(2 hydroxybenzylidene) 1,4 phenylenediimine(M) and N,N/ – Bis(4 dimethylaminobenzylidene) 1,4 phenylenediimine (N) were undertaken. It was prepared by the condensation reaction of 1,4 phenylenediamine with 4 dimethylaminobenzadehyde and 2 hydroxybenzaldehde .Their...Continue Reading »

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74. Synthesis, Formulation And Characterization Of Phenol Formaldehyde/Chitosan Comp...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Resins Resins are low molecular weight amorphous polymers. They normally have a melting or softening range, and are brittle at the solid state. Their main applications are in adhesives, inks, and chewing gum. Mostly, they are used together with larger polymers, which form the backbone of the adhesive and thus generate cohesion. Formulators use resins to create the ...Continue Reading »

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75. The Chemical Studies Of The Tannins Of The Exudate Of The Plant Eucalyptus Citri...

» ABSTRACT The exudate of Eucalyptus citriodora. (family) which was initially thought to be a gum was found to contain mainly tannins using 5% aqueous FeCI3. Such tannin containing exudates that issue from the trunks of Eucalyptus and other trees are referred to as “kino”. The exudate was collected from four identified trees throughout the investigation at a plantation behind the settlem...Continue Reading »

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76. The Development And Evaluation Of Analytical Procedures For The Determination Of...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Pollution is contamination by a chemical or any agent that renders part of the environment unfit for man or other living organisms. Pollution damages the land, water and air. It results in contamination of the earth’s environment with materials that interfere with human health, the quality of life and the natural functioning of ecosystems...Continue Reading »

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77. The Effect Of Varying Metal Ion Concentration In Soil On Accumulation Of The Ion...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION High heavy metals’ contamination of soils is one of the major environmental problems. Increasing industrial pollution, urban activities, and agricultural practice lead to a build up of toxic levels of cadmium, copper, lead, zinc, nickel (Dudka et al, 1996). When accumulated in excess in plant tissues, these metals cause alterations in various vital growth processes s...Continue Reading »

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78. The Physico-Mechanical And Morphological Properties Of -Cellulose-Filled Polysty...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND WITH COMMERCIAL EXAMPLES Blending procedures had been employed since time immemorial. The principle of blending is geared towards achieving property averaging. A blend is therefore the physical mixture of two or more substances, without a chemical bond. Linseed oil, a triglyceride of unsaturated fatty acids, is heated with a brittle resin, usually an unsatur...Continue Reading »