Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences

Journal: Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences

Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Kenechukwu Ugwu

Scope: Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences (NRJCS) is a journal that publishes significant contributions of scientists on chemical sciences. It provides a platform to learn from the experts in the field of chemistry and increase the pool of knowledge in chemical sciences.

Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences receives manuscripts on original research work, reviews and short communications in all fields of chemistry and related disciplines. The areas of specific interest are:  agrochemistry, applied chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biogeochemistry, biotechnology, chemical process engineering, chemical technology, chemistry and chemical science education, combinational chemistry, computational chemistry, coordination chemistry, cytochemistry, electrochemistry, environmental analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry, forensic chemistry, geochemistry, histochemistry, , hydrochemistry, industrial chemistry, inorganic chemistry, medical and pharmaceutical chemistry, nanomaterials and nanosystems, natural products chemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, photochemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, solid-state chemistry, sonochemistry, surface chemistry and theoretical chemistry.

Email contact address for the journal: ngrrjcs@gmail.com

Mailing Address: NCERD, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

 

Articles

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Abba, P.A. Ekwumemgbo, Y.A. Dallatu and G.I. Ndukwe

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Kinetics and Mechanism of Oxidation of Safranin – O by Permanganate Ion in Acidic Medium

Bugaje, B. M., Idris S. O., Onu, A D. and Shallangwa, G. A.

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Biodiesel Potentials of Chlorella vulgaris Oil

K.O. Nwanya, P.A.C. Okoye and V.I.E. Ajiwe

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Recycling used Vegetable Oils to Fatty Acid Ethyl Ester for Biodiesel Production

O. K. Moyib, E. O. Omotola, A. O. Logunleko, K. H. Moberuagba and B. U. Ezike

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Preliminary Phytochemical, Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Studies of Methanol Root Extract of Combretum hypopilinum (Diels) Okafor, (Combretaceace)

Muhammad A. A., Hassan, H. S., Sani, Y.M., Sadam, A. A. and Oderinde G. P.

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Analysis of the Effects of Artisanal Mining on the Vegetation Cover in Kaduna State, Nigeria 

Onyemachi, D.I., Musa, I.J., Kibon, A.U., Ejiogu, K.I., Egwu, C. E., Opara, H.O., Onyemachi, U. D. and Nwokeocha, H.C.

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Effects of Catalysts on Production of Furfural and Its Derivatives from Fallen Gmelina arborea Leaves

Haruna Ibrahim, Suleiman Magaji, Shamsudeen Abdulkarim Jibia, Ismail Muhammad, Hassan Abdulsalam, Ibrahim Dayyabu and Aliyu Jabir

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CATTLE HIDE SINGED WITH SCRAP TYRE AND
CATTLE HIDE SINGED WITH FIREWOOD IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Useh, Mercy Uwem and Linus, Eno

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Emmanuel Amuntse Yerima, Mida Habila Mayel and Israel Arigu Yakubu

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Onanuga Kafilat, Oliver Ntumuram Maitera, Charles Milam

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Isolation and Characterisation of Corosolic Acid from the Leaf of F. andersonii

 Khadijah Imam, Ahmed Abubakar, Aminu Ambi, Mohammed-Nasiru Shuaibu, Bila H. Ali

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Functionalized MgO Nanoparticles as Sensor for Ni(II) ions in Simulated Effluents

Felicia Uchechukwu Okwunodulu, Helen Ogechi Chukwuemeka-Okorie and Amarachukwu Okoyeagu

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Influence of solvents on the 1H-NMR chemical shifts of 4-(4-acetyl-5-methyl-1H-
1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-N-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)benzenesulfonamide

Ismael, F. AL-Mashal, B. Saeed

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Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals by some Naturally Grown and Cultivated Plants on and around
Abandoned Mine Areas of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, Nigeria

Daniel Victor Nenman, Daniel Jildawa, Alexander Abel, Ochiwu Abigail Adiya and Anduwish Ladi Mathias

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PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUNDWATER IN NILEST, ZARIA, NIGERIA

Aliyu Sirajo, David Ibeabuchi Onyemachi, David Brown, Bukola Titilayo Patrick,Aiyejagbara Mosunmade Olukemi, Auwal Mohammad Salihu, Rahinatu Abubakar and Monday Haruna Aaron

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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF COMPACT VOLTAIC/GALVANIC CELLS FOR POTENTIOMETRIC ANALYSIS 

Dallatu Ephraim Musa, Timothy Marhiere Apkomie, Uche Abel Augustine, Rufus Sha’Ato, Adams Udoji Itodo, Ishaq Shuaibu Eneji

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Synthesis and characterization of 3ß-hydroxycholest-5-ene hemisuccinate,
a steroid compound

Shamsuddeen Abdullahi

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Levels of Some Potentially Toxic Elements in Soil from Selected Metal
Workshops in Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria

Musa, M.S. and Abdullahi, S.

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Preparation of Acid-Base Indicators using Extract from Petals of Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) Flowers

Dallatu Ephraim Musa, Okorafor Lydia Mariette, Akhagbeme John Osilama and 

Wilson Arthur Sotonye

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Production and determination of the drying parameters of Solanum esculentum powder

Anakhu A. Esther, Victor I. Ameh, Oregbeme Henry, Anetokhe A. Meshach and Etsugaba O. Emmanuel

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Comparative analyses of proximate and elemental compositions of chicken, duck, guinea fowl and turkey eggs obtained from Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria

S.W. Kopdorah, A.B. Yusuf, A.A. Zubair, S.A. Barde, R. Dunoma, I. Gurumtet, Y. Denkok, N.R. Gotan,
S.T. Tyohemba

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Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidants Activities of Cissus populnea Leaf Extracts

Danladi, A. H., Ushie, O.A. and Egwaikhide, P.A.

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Musa, M.S., Ahmed, U.U. and Jimoh, W.L.O.

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Okwor, I. V., Onuoha, U. N, Alaebo, P. O., Egbuonu, A. C. C., Dauda, L. Q., Anthony, D. A.,
Nmesirionye, G. N, Ohuakanwa, V. C., Agu, K. O., Okpeudo, L. C., Okah, S. E.

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Adsorption of Cadmium ions (Cd2+) from Aqueous Solution by Sugar Cane Bagasse Activated Carbon -Fe3o4 Magneticnano-Composite: Kinetics and Isotherms Studies

Abdullahi Muhammad, Auwal Yushau and Kamaluddeen Suleiman Kabo

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U. A. Augustine, T.A. Tor-Anyiin, R. Sha’Ato and R. A. Wuana
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Nwosu, F.O., Abdullahi, M. R., Adebayo, G.B., Jesekunle, D. O. and Dikwa, M. K.

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 Ushie, O.A., Danladi, A. H., Bako, B., Longbap, B. D., and Nkom, P. Y.

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 Adsorption efficiency of Congo red dye on modified and unmodified Cassia fistula shells
 
Ebenezer O. Oladele, Alimoh H. Alabi, Margaret D. Olawale, Ezra D. Manuel-Mosi

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Ebenezer O. Oladele, Alimoh H. Alabi, Margaret D. Olawale, Ezra D. Manuel-Mosi

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Ayodele Olatunde Adekunle, Awotuya Iyanu Oluwafemi, Olaitan Olatunde James, Eniayewu Oluwasegun, Fagbohun Ayodele Babasola, Daodu John Olabanji

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Moses Yahaya, Chima Nnachi and James Yusuf

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 Yakubu, M. B., Mohammad, F. S. and Musa, B.

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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Well Water Collected from Different Locations within a Mining Site in Tsofo Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abdulkarim, M. S., Abdullatif, O.O. and James Yusuf

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Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Schiff Base Transition Metal Complexes of
(E)-2-((2-Methoxybenzylidene)amino)phenol

 Suleiman, A. K., Sadi, A. H., Hadiza, U.A. and Aminu, D.

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 Environmental Impacts of Heavy Metals Contamination in Recycled Plastics: A Preliminary Study

 Aliyu Danmusa Mohammed, Abubakar Ubaidu Usman and Amina Sada

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Kinetic Approach to the Mechanism of the Redox Reaction of N–Allylthiourea and μ–Oxobis[Aquobis(2,2’-Bipyridine)]Diruthenium(III) Ion in Acidic Medium

  1. Mohammed, S.O. Idris, A.D. Onu

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 Sequential Extraction of Pb, Zn, Fe, Cd and Cu, in Soil from Selected Artisanal Mining Sites in Talata Marafa Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria

Kabo, K. S.. Okunola, O.J., Chima, N, and Aliyu, S.T.M.

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Japhet, T., Ugye, J.T. and Onen, A.I.

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Kinetic and Isotherm Studies of an Anionic Dye (Congo Red) on Cellulose Isolated from Kolanut Pod (Cola nitida) Husk

Ogunneye, A.L., Badejo, A.O., Gbadamosi, M.L., Banjoko, O.O., Moyib, K.O., Oladapo, O.F., Anselm, O.H., Sotubo, B.S.

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 Mikyitsabu Ago Atoshi and Ataitiya Hyelalibiya

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Production and Testing of Baphia Ntida Stem Dye on Cotton Fabric  

  Yakubu Joshua, Mikyitsabu Ago Atoshi, Aasegh Torhile Japhet and Atsale Efu

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Ndidiamaka Justina Agbo, Pius Oziri Ukoha

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A Review on Mortar-Pestle Grinding Synthesis and Thermal Profiling of Hydrazone-Based Complexes as Biocidal Agents

Samuel T. Dafa, Moses S. Iorungwa, Raymond A. Wuana, Esther N. Iornumbe, Ungwanen J. Ahile and Newton V. Akoso;

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Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Vegetables Grown around Water Bodies in Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Lois Nehemiah Garba, Zakka Israila Yashim and Abdulmumin Abdulkadir Nuhu

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Synthesis, Characterization and Pharmacological Activities of Cobalt Nanoparticle using Khaya Senegalensis Plant 

M. Kachalla, M. H. Shagal, P. G. Theodore, U. Antibas and H. Ataitiya   

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Kolawole Aremu Erubami-Abolade, Oluwasayo Kehinde Moyib, Oluwakemi Oluwabunmi Banjoko, Oyesolape Basirat Akinsipo and Saliu Alao Amolegbe

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 F.S. Omeiza, M. A. Adebayo, J.A. Lawal and O. Atanu
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Determination of Pesticide Residue in Some Cereals in Wukari, Nigeria

Odoh, Raphael; Magomya, M. Asabe; Nuhu, Imbasire

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Green Synthesis, Characterization, Thermogravimetric and Antibacterial Studies of Fe2+ and Mn2+ Complexes of Salicylidene-3-Amino Benzoic Acid

Ama, S.O., Wuana, R.A., Sha’Ato, R. and Eneji, I.S.

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Assessment of Some Heavy Metals Concentrations in Selected Cereal Grains in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Micah, Musa Master; Reuben, Usaku; Daniel, Wasinda Malgwi; Godwin, Sunday Abadi

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Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of a Traditional Medicinal Plant from Northern Nigeria

Ibrahim A.I., Ama, S.O., Aasegh, T.J., Muktar  N.M., Yerima E.A. and Umoh, F.

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Pulsed Lazer Ablation Method of Nanoparticle Synthesis: A Review

Isyaka, M. S., Odih, C., Bakare, D. M., Giza, A.M., Ferdinand, C. and Abdullahi, M.A.

 

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Aondoakaa S. Nomor and Ben R. Horrocks

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Extraction, Phytochemical Screening and Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation of Carica papaya (Linn) Seed Oil

Ndidiamaka Okeke, Ali Audu Sani, Hajara Momoh, Ismail Shina Sadiq and Yahaya Muhammad Abdullahi 

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Levels and Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Vegetables Cultivated near Dumpsites in Gombe State, Nigeria

Jephthah John, Babayo A.U. and Maigari A. U. 

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Innovative Use of Agricultural Byproducts: Theobroma cacao Shell Powder in Polypropylene Composites

Ago Mikyitsabu Atoshi, Waira Luka Tijwun, Alheri Andrew, Jamila Umar, and Dass Peter Michael

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