The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic saving and using this information for portal operation purposes. More information on the subject can be found in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By closing this window the user confirms that they have read the information on cookie usage, and they accept the privacy policy and the way cookies are used by the portal. You can change the cookie settings in your browser.
Contaminated wastewater discharged from tanneries in Pakistan creates a lot of pollution problems. This study presents the treatment of wastewater samples collected from inlet and outlet sections of Kasur Tannery Waste Management Agency (KTWMA) in Kasur, Pakistan. The procedure utilizes hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in the presence of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for the successful degradation of pollutants...
This study is intended to scrutinize the consequence of extraction conditions of Lawsonia Inermis (henna) leaves on the color strength values of dyed fabric. Extraction pH, M:L ratio, and time were optimized using central composite design (CCD) under response surface methodology (RSM). We investigated how the maximum colour strength values were obtained at pH 6.64 in about 78 minutes extraction with...
This paper analyzes a phytosociological study and urbanization in Regi Model Township (RMT) in Peshawar, Pakistan. The study was conducted during spring 2015 and a total of 32 plant species were identified belonging to 19 families. The Asteraceae family had the highest number of species 5 spp. while Fabaceae, Polygonaceae, and Brassicaceae had 3 spp. each. Poaceae and Solanaceae had 2 spp. each, while...
This study looks at using partially purified peroxidase extracted from peels of sweet lime (Citrus limetta) for decolorizing textile industry effluent. The ideal pH and thermal conditions of the enzyme were 7 and 35ºC. The Km and Vmax for guaiacol were 0.66 mM and 6666 μmol/mL/min, respectively. We found that sweet lime peroxidase was very effective in decolorizing textile industry effluent. Almost...
Invertase has a vital role in ethanol fermentation, especially on sucrose-containing media. In this study, catabolite-resistant mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae were isolated through gamma ray mutagenesis with improved productivity of ethanol and invertases. Enzyme productivity of mutant yeast was compared with that of the parent. Various fermentation parameters were optimized, including substrate...
This study focuses on evaluating total phenolic contents (TPC) in Taraxacum officinale (L.), a member of the family Asteraceae (compositae). The TPC were estimated by Folin-Ciocalteu’s reagent and gallic acid was taken as standard. The amount of phenolics was communicated as gallic acid equivalent (GAE). The TPC varied from 41.47 mg/g to 691.6 mg/g in the Taraxacum officinale (L.) extracts. The maximum...
An enormous amount of waste material (sludge) generated from paper and pulp industries is either dumped or incinerated. However, this pulp is an enriched source of macronutrients and can be employed on agricultural land to improve its fertility. The current study was therefore performed to analyze phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca) by flame photometer, nitrogen (N) by Kjeldahl method, and magnesium (Mg)...
This work illustrates the proximate analysis on three types of coal samples obtained from Khushab mines in Pakistan. Analysis of the coal matrix was carried out to determine volatile matter, ash contents, moisture, fixed carbon contents, calorific values, and sulfur contents as per standards of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The results of proximate analysis show 30.46% fixed carbon...
In this study we screened Viburnum grandiflorum for bioactive secondary metabolites and biological activity. Secondary metabolites were detected by phytochemical tests, and biological activity was confirmed through antimicrobial and anti-oxidant assays. Phytochemical screening (alkaloidal, tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, anthraquinones, and glycosides) was performed with methanol, and aqueous and...
This work focuses on mapping landscape connectivity by making use of a subdivision of a Harary graph through super edge antimagic total labeling. This study employs a Harary graph by inserting h vertices in each edge, where h = 2n, n ≥ 1 using the super (a, 2) edge antimagic total labeling and labeling the vertices and edges by taking the difference of arithmetic progression as 2 i.e. d = 2. We divided...
Vegetables are considered a rich source of such antioxidants as phenolics, carotenoids, flavonoids, and vitamins, which are frequently added to stop the process of oxidation in processed food and biological systems. This work aimed to investigate the antioxidant potential of vegetable waste (garlic, onion, and cauliflower). The extracts of vegetable waste were prepared by two solvents – 80% methanol...
The complexes of Cu and Mn metals with carboxylates (pivalic acid and benzoic acid) and imidazole were prepared and characterized. The synthesized complexes were screened for antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity. The FTIR technique was used for characterization. The antibacterial assay revealed that the ligand and complexes are active against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pasteurella...
An in-vitro study was conducted to estimate the pesticidal residues in five types of fruits; melon, guava, orange, peach, and mango. Organochlorine, organophosphate, carbamates, and pyrethroids, along with other insecticidal residues, were detected. The collection of samples was carried out from farmland located in the indigenous soil of Faisalabad and Toba Tek Singh. The residual pesticides were...
Direct yellow 4 degradation was investigated in the presence of various mediators (p-coumaric acid, 1, hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBT), syringaldehyde, vanillin, syringic acid, veratryl alcohol, and pyrocatechol) at pre-optimized conditions of process variables, i.e., pH 5.0, temperature 50ºC, enzyme dose 24 U/mL, and 0.25 mM H₂O₂ concentration. Citrus limon peroxidase (CL-POD) was used for degradation...
Set the date range to filter the displayed results. You can set a starting date, ending date or both. You can enter the dates manually or choose them from the calendar.