Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2016

  • Reactions of Immobilized Palladium (II) Complexes with Carbon Monoxide

    Alexander Fedorovich Novikov

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2016
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 15 March 2016
    Accepted: 11 April 2016
    Published: 09 May 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cbe.20160101.11
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    Abstract: Palladium (II) complex compounds were immobilized on the dried inner surface of nanoporous silicate glass. The solid specimens containing the Pd(II) salts and organic complexes were fabricated and tested in respect to their spectral reaction on carbon monoxide in atmosphere. The specimens have demonstrated reversible color changes while interacting... Show More
  • Microwave Enhanced Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Orange Peel Extracts from Nigeria

    Ihegwuagu Nnemeka, Etuk-Udo Godwin, Fatokun Olakunle, Odusanya Olushola, Omojola Moses, Onyenekwe Paul Chidozie, Sha’Ato Rufus

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2016
    Pages: 5-11
    Received: 25 April 2016
    Accepted: 19 May 2016
    Published: 06 June 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cbe.20160101.12
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    Abstract: The gamut of applications for metal nanoparticles fuels the interest for their synthesis. The hazardous, time and energy consuming nature of conventional techniques necessitates the search for alternative methods of synthesis that ensures the desired size, shape and dispersity is achieved. The use of aqueous plant extracts to reduce toxic heavy met... Show More
  • Optimal Enzyme-Assisted Ethanol Extraction of Flavonoids from Broccoli by RSM and Research on Antioxidant Effect

    Huiduan Li, Jianzhong Yu

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2016
    Pages: 12-20
    Received: 08 September 2016
    Accepted: 22 September 2016
    Published: 27 October 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cbe.20160101.13
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    Abstract: Enzyme-assisted ethanol extraction of total flavonoids from broccoli and research on its antioxidant effect, were studied in this paper. Enzyme concentration, solid-liquid ratio, extraction temperature and time were determined as four single-factor in the experiment. According to the single-factor experimental results, the extract process was furth... Show More
  • Improving Biogas Production of Sugarcane Bagasse by Hydrothermal Pretreatment

    William Salomon Fotso Simo, Emmanuel Nso Jong, César Kapseu

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2016
    Pages: 21-25
    Received: 05 October 2016
    Accepted: 18 October 2016
    Published: 15 November 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cbe.20160101.14
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    Abstract: Sugarcane bagasse is a biological waste which is widely generated from sugar mill industries. Its use in these factories is a potential way of environmental pollution and that’s why it needs to be valorized like by-products in biorefineries sectors, especially for biogas production. Sugarcane bagasse has been characterized and pretreated by hydroth... Show More
  • Selective Separation of Yttrium and Cerium (IV) from the Prepared Abu Hamata Lanthanides Cake

    Amer T. E., Abdellah W. M., Abdel Wahab G. M., El-Shahat M. F.

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2016
    Pages: 26-31
    Received: 28 November 2016
    Accepted: 10 December 2016
    Published: 10 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cbe.20160101.15
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    Abstract: The present work is concerned with selective separation of Y and Ce (IV) from the lanthanides cake prepared from the pregnant sulfate leach liquor of Abu Hamata sandy claystone ore material. This sulfate solution assays 0.32 g/L of Ln, 0.45 g/L of U together with 0.05 g/L V and 0.008 g/L B. It was used to prepare the lanthanides cake that contains ... Show More