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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsExperimental Efficiency Investigation on Heat Recovery System Used in a Solar-Powered Desalination ProcessAouatef Rachdi, Louy Qoaider, Mahmoud Ben-Amara, AmenAllah GuizaniThe aim of this work is to experimentally study, the effect of the heat recovery on water production in a solar desalination process that is working with multiple stage humidification technique. The water production, the temperature and the humidity were tested for such a pilot plant, which operates without and with a heat recovery system. The humidifier efficiency increases with … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 11 Mar 2013 · 7,264 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsIn Vitro Prevention of Browning in Plantain CultureInnocent Chimereze Onuoha, Chinonye Jemimah Eze, Chibuikem I.N. UnambaProblem statement: The in vitro propagation of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) is still faced with lots of challenges such as blackening or browning of tissues prior to culture due to the oxidation of phenolic compound by polyphenolic oxidase enzyme present in the tissue when excised. Approach: Understanding browning processes in plantain and possible ways of minimizing it during excision of explants … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 6 Jul 2011 · 15,229 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRemoval and Recovery of Lead from Aqueous Solution by Low Cost MediaLucia Pappalardo, Fawwaz Jumean, Naser AbdoProblem statement: To remove Pb(II) from wastewater using local UAE sand and then to recover the removed Pb(II). Approach: Removal efficiency of Pb(II) from wastewater was investigated using white, yellow and red United Arab Emirates sand with pore sizes < 300 μm. Two methods were employed: batch equilibrium and column filtration. In the batch equilibrium study, the effect of sand … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 26 May 2011 · 6,911 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDetermination and Evaluation of Antioxidative Activity in Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) and Green Kiwi Fruit (Actinidia deliciosa)Normala Halimoon, Mardhiah Hayati Abdul HasanProblem statement: Dragon fruit or pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus), is believed to be a healthy source of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, especially the red-fleshed varieties which contain lycopene. Approach:Compared to green kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa), which already known contain high antioxidant activity. Results:The antioxidant capacity of Hylocereus undatus (H. undatus) and Actinidia deliciosa (A. deliciosa) in three different solvent extraction; ethanol, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 11 · 8 Nov 2010 · 9,154 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsQuality of Potable Water in KuwaitFawzia M. Al-Ruwaih, Jasem M. Alhumoud, Sara M. Al-MutairiProblem statement: Kuwait is an arid country with limited natural water resources. As such, Kuwait produces its drinking water using the Multi-Stage-Flash method (MSF) in distillation plants to produce distilled water from sea water. The distilled water is blended with the brackish groundwater in different blending ratios, to produce drinking water, as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO). Approach: The … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,341 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCellulolytic Enzymes Production by Solid State Culture Using Pecan Nut Shell as Substrate and SupportMiguel A. Medina-Morales, José L. Martínez-Hernández, Heliodoro de la Garza, Cristóbal Noé AguilarProblem Statement: Great interest in the use of lignocellulosic biomass is increasing in order to diminish the accumulation of residues, such as pecan nut shells. One of the alternatives is the fungal degradation of these residues. Approach: The capacity of Trichoderma (coded as T1, T2 and T3) strains to produce cellulase and xylonite was evaluated. Results: Pecan nut shell fibers … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2011 · 8,023 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Acute Oral Toxicity Induced by Tablets Based on Ethanolic Extract of Salvia dumetorum Leaves in Experimental RatsYana Levaya, Karakoz Badekova, Mussa Zholdasbayev, Gayane AtazhanovaThe aim of this study was to assess the acute oral toxicity of a solid dosage form based on Salvia dumetorum Andrz. ex Besser leaf extract (SDT5) in experimental rats. Acute toxicity was evaluated over a 14-day observation period following a single oral administration at three dose levels (500 mg/kg, 1000 mg/kg, and 2000 mg/kg), prepared in 0.5 mL of … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 23 Jun 2026 · 1,241 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Antioxidant Effects of Essential Oil Blends and Individual Oils Using the DPPH Radical-Scavenging AssaySunghun Jang, Jae Kyung KimOxidative stress is recognized as a major contributor to conditions such as cancer, aging, and inflammation. Consequently, there is a growing interest in the use of natural antioxidants, particularly essential oils, owing to their safety benefits and potent antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant effects of four essential oil blends (Refresh, Zest, Revitalizing, and … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 5 Jan 2026 · 2,648 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Ozonated Water on the Bond Strength of FL Bond II Adhesive to EnamelFernanda Rafaela Ribeiro, Caterine Renata Passaglia, Julio Katuhide Ueda et al.The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of ozonated water as an oxidative cleaning solution to improve the bond strength of a bioactive adhesive system to enamel without prior etching. Forty bovine anterior tooth crowns were used and divided into four groups according to the cleaning solution and storage time: AD24 h (cleaning with distilled water, 24 … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 7 Jul 2025 · 5,787 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBond Strength of Bioactive vs. Conventional Resin Composites on Dentin Cleaned with Ozonated Water: An In Vitro StudyFernanda Rafaela Ribeiro, Anna Caroliny Detogni, Julio Katuhide Ueda et al.This study aimed to compare the micro tensile bond strength (μTBS) of bioactive and conventional resin composite to human dentin after the use of ozonated water (AO) as a cavity cleaning solution. A total of 32healthy human third molars were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 8)based on the type of composite and dentin cleaning. The first group received … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 9 Jun 2025 · 6,312 accessesView PDFCite