American Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014

  • Analytical Methods for Characterization of Bile Acids and Its Application in Quality Control of Cow-Bezoar and Bear Bile Powder

    Xiaoyuan Niu, Ying Xu, Qiaoling Yang, Xiaowen Tang, Li Yang, Zhengtao Wang

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 96-104
    Received: 12 November 2013
    Accepted: 28 November 2014
    Published: 27 November 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajac.20140206.11
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    Abstract: Bile acids as characteristic compounds of human and animal bile are major endogenous products of cholesterol and play very important roles in cholesterol homeostasis, lipid absorption and production of bile flow. At present, bile acids are useful biomarkers and signaling molecules for the diagnosis or treatment of many diseases in clinic. Various a... Show More
  • Production and Characterization of Biodiesel from Locally Sourced Sesame Seed Oil, Used Cooking Oil and other Commercial Vegetable Oils in Erbil-Iraqi Kurdistan

    Karim A. Younis, Jabbar L. Gardy, Kasim S. Barzinji

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 105-111
    Received: 10 November 2014
    Accepted: 17 November 2014
    Published: 28 November 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajac.20140206.12
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    Abstract: Production of biodiesel from locally produced sesame oil and commercially available sunflower oil, corn oil, and hazelnut oil and used cooking oil was carried out by transesterification method. Effect of different parameters was studied; including effect of temperature, oil to alcohol ratio, time of transesterification, and type and amount of alkal... Show More
  • Changes of Antioxidant Activity in Honey as a Result of Haber-Wais Reaction

    Aldina Kesić, Aida Crnkić, Nadira Ibrišimović-Mehmedinović, Almir Šestan, Benjamin Ćatović

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 112-116
    Received: 19 November 2014
    Accepted: 06 December 2014
    Published: 17 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajac.20140206.13
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    Abstract: The antioxidants present in natural food products show a higher antioxidant activity than synthetic one [1]. Polyphenolic compounds are the most important antioxidants in bee honey. In addition to the polyphenols there are non-phenolic compounds with antioxidant potential, such as proteins, gluconic acid, L-ascorbic acid, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxy... Show More
  • Rice Husk ash as Flatting Extender in Cellulose Matt Paint

    Igwebike-Ossi, Clementina Dilim

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2014
    Pages: 122-127
    Received: 12 December 2014
    Accepted: 23 December 2014
    Published: 31 December 2014
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajac.20140206.15
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    Abstract: The high silica content of rice husk ash (RHA) promotes its attractiveness as an abundant, cheap and renewable resource for various industrial applications such as surface coatings formulation. This study investigated the applicability of rice husk ash (RHA) as a flatting extender in cellulose matt paint and compared its flatting effect with those ... Show More