SCIENCE LABORATORY & TECHNOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 301. PROXIMATE COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS OF CUCUMBER AND SPINACH LEAVES .

  » ABSTRACT The proximate composition and analysis of cucumber and spinach leaves was to assess the nutritional value of cucumber and spinach leaves by analysis the amino acid profile and mineral constituents. The results showed that cucumber have the moisture content of 96% and spinach 95%, fat content 2.4% on cucumber while spinach leaves 4.6%, crude fiber content on cucumber 44% and spinach 41.5%,...Continue Reading »

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• 302. PRODUCTION OF BAR SOAP.

  » ABSTRACT The Production of Bar Soap is aimed at producing a cleansing agent which is capable of removing stains or dirt in man and his environment so as to reduce the population size of pathogenic micro organisms. Soaps are salts of fatty acids. It is obtained by treating oils and fats with a strong alkaline solution. This brings about a chemical reaction called saponification, which is the mixtur...Continue Reading »

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• 303. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF SPOILED SMOKED MACKEREL FISH (Scomber scombrus) SOLD...

  » ABSTRACT Smoked mackerel fish (Scomber scombrus) is associated with microorganisms which are capable of causing spoilage. A 1g of the fish sample was made and serial dilution of 1: 10 1 to 1: 10 5 were made from 10ml of the fish sample. From the dilution, 1ml of each diluent was plated on nutrient agar to permit the growth of the common bacterial organisms from the spoiled smoked mackerel fish (Sc...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  322 engagements | 

• 304. ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH HAWKED SUYA-MEAT IN E...

  » Abstract This project work was carried on the isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacteria from hawked suya meat. Suya meat were bought from the sellers and was collected in raps of aluminum foil. It was then taken to the laboratory for analysis. The sample was homogenized then pipette using 5ml sterile pipette and test tube. The dilution were then cultured on different media, MacConkey a...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  868 engagements | 

• 305. EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS OF ALKALOIDS IN CARICA PAPAYA LEAVES.

  » ABSTRACT Alkaloids are the natural compounds which mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. They are characterized by multilateral pharmacological activity, broad spectrum of therapeutic action and hypo toxicity. The extraction of alkaloids from Carica papaya leaves was realized with organic solvent and the result was justified by thin layer chromatography (TLC) in which a TLC plate coated with silica...Continue Reading »

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• 306. EFFECTS OF PACKAGING MATERIAL AND STORAGE ON MICROBIAL LOAD OF COCOYAM FLOUR (SO...

  » ABSTRACT The effect of packaging material and storage on microbial load of cocoyam flour (soup thickener) was studied in this project. The cocoyam flour were examined microscopically. A solution of it was made and the serial dilution 1: 10 10 to 1: 10 5 were made from 9ml of the cocoyam flour (soup thickener). From the dilution, 1ml of each diluent was plated on nutrient agar and sabouround agar t...Continue Reading »

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• 307. DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS IN EDIBLE PALM OIL ADULTERATED WITH PLANT DYE .

  » ABSTRACT Different oil samples collected from Edo state, Enugu State and Abia State were produced using different methods. Oil from Abia State was produced by mechanical processing and adulterated with local additive red plant dye. While one from Benin was produced by extraction using N Hexane, the fresh oil from Benin was produce by mechanical processing and the oil from Nsukka Enugu State was pr...Continue Reading »

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• 308. DETERMINATION OF CYANIDE FROM CASSAVA TUBER (HAVESTED SAME DAY, AND TWO DAYS LAT...

  » ABSTRACT Table instrumentation analysis was used to determine the total cyanide contents of the cassava tuber harvested and allowed to stay for two days. This enzymatic method was done by weighing 10 g of the sample into a conical flask followed by treating it with water which was centrifuged for an hour to get a supernatant, subsequently it was diluted for spectrometric analysis. After dilution, ...Continue Reading »

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• 309. COMPARATIVE ESTIMATION OF ASCORBIC ACID CONTENT IN SOME NGERIA FRUITS VIZ: (ORAN...

  » ABSTRACT A comparative analysis of the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content of some Nigerian fruits were carried out. The fruits analyzed were (Orange) Citrus Sinensis and (Pineapple) Ananas Cosmosus the fruits were bought at the Ogbete main market Enugu, Enugu State. The fruits were blended and the filterates were used for the analysis. The Ascorbic acid content of the fruits were analyzed spectroph...Continue Reading »

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• 310. AN EPIDEMIOLOGY SURVEY FOR SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG ADULTS IN OSUMENYI IN OKPANKU I...

  » ABSTRACT The prevalence of urinary and intestinal schistosomiasis among adults in Usumenyi in Okpanku in Aninri Local Government Area Enugu State was studied. In this work, 50 (fifty) urine samples were collected from six different groups and 50 (fifty) stool samples were also collected from another six different groups in Okpanku community. They were examined for the presence of Schistosoma haema...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  367 engagements | 

• 311. PRODUCTION OF TOOTHPASTE .

  » ABSTRACT We produce toothpaste using fluoride. The practical was carried out in the chemical laboratory which is under the Science Lab technology (IMT) Enugu. The toothpaste was done using the low shear Lang Vacmix which is vaccum mixture.Our’s have desensitizing agents that helps relive discomfort and pain that accompanies sensitive teeth. So people would use it even if they are afraid of u...Continue Reading »

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• 312. ISOLATION OF PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS FROM HANDS OF FOOD HANDLER...

  » ABSTRACT Food handlers with poor personal hygiene working in a food service establishment could be potential sources of infection due to pathogenic organisms. This study reports the pathogenic microorganisms isolated from the palms of food handlers at the Institute of Management and Technology canteens. Ten samples were analyzed for the presence of pathogenic microorganisms following standard proc...Continue Reading »

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• 313. A SURVEY OF PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PRODUCTIVITY OF THE...

  » ABSTRACT This study was survey of physical working conditions and their effects on productivity of the secretaries in some business establishment in Enugu urban. The population of the study consisted of 150 secretaries from the selected business establishments in Enugu urban. The sample for the study was to secretaries out of 150. Four research questions were formulated which guided the study. The...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  12 engagements | 

• 314. PRODUCTION OF BLEACH SOLUTION AND COMPARATIVE STUDY OF COMERCIALLY PRODUCED BLEA...

  » ABSTRACT Bleaching is the process in which net oral colouring matter is removed from a fiber, yana or fabries. It ranges from simple to complex type depending on the ingredeient moderal the bleach solution chosen in this research work is oxochtorale: (i) acid solution (Hocl). The bleach was produced when 100mls of hydrochloric acid was pound into the flask and 20g of potassium tetraozo magnate (vi...Continue Reading »

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• 315. RECALIBRATION OF 250ML VOLUMETER FLASK

  » ABSTRACT Recalibration of 250ml volumetric flask from time to time is very vital for determination of its accuracy and precision compared with its original manufacturers calibration. It gives a sound understanding of modern measurement methods and knowledge of equipment used. Glass is known to play an important role in the modern technology as it is used in the production of laboratory apparatus, ...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  347 engagements | 

• 316. RE-CONSTRUCTION OF GAS PIPE LINE TO BIOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY LABORATO...

  » ABSTRACT In this project, the installed gas pipeline to biology, microbiology and chemistry laboratories in science laboratory department in the institute of management and technology (IMT), Enugu, which has only one route of flow of gas has been re constructed using T joint pipes, elbows, and gate valves. The T joint pipes and elbows were used to separate the gas pipelines to these laboratories f...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  433 engagements | 

• 317. THE PEEVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE IN PNEUMONIA PTIENTS IN ENUGU METROPO...

  » ABSTRACT The prevalence of streptococcus pneumonia in pneumonia patients using university of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu as a case study was carried out based on the fact of the pneumonia is one of the commonest afflictions of the aged people and children worldwide. A total of 50 samples were collected. 12 (24%) of the sample were from sputum while 38 (76%) were from nasopharyned swabs ...Continue Reading »

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• 318. COMPARATIVE ESTIMATION OF ASCORBIC ACID CONTENT IN SOME NGERIA FRUITS VIZ (ORANG...

  » ABSTRACT A comparative analysis of the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content of some Nigerian fruits were carried out. The fruits analyzed were (Orange) Citrus Sinensis and (Pineapple) Ananas Cosmosus the fruits were bought at the Ogbete main market Enugu, Enugu State. The fruits were blended and the filterates were used for the analysis. The Ascorbic acid content of the fruits were analyzed spectroph...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  387 engagements | 

• 319. EVALUATION OF MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF WATER USING THE MEMBRANE FILTER TECHNIQ...

  » ABSTRACT The examination of underground water source (well water) at campus III of Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu was carried out, by using ten samples of the water sample. Membrane filter technique for water quality was carried out for microbial count. For viable plate count for presence of pathogenic organisms and organisms indicating organicmatter pollution, plating techniq...Continue Reading »

  65 pages |  383 engagements | 

• 320. EXTRACTION AND ANALYSIS OF ALKALOID IN AZADIRACHTA INDICA LEAF

  » ABSTRACT Azadirachta indica is a tree in the mahogamy family maliaceae growing in tropical and sub tropical regions. Alkaloid on the other hand are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds that contain mostly basic nitrogen atoms. In the extraction of alkaloid from Azadirachta indica leaves, 200g of dry powdered Azadirachta indica leave was weigh and defatted with 200mls of n hexane for 2...Continue Reading »

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