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{"title":"Effects of sprouting on the antioxidant potentials of garlic (Allium sativum L.) And onions (Allium cepa L.)","authors":"J.O. Ebhomienlen, M.A Azeke, B.D. Kehinde, D.C. Nwikwe, T.E. Akintelu, B.P. Akwu","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.7","url":null,"abstract":"No Abstract","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140653325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation of styrene-based imprinted polymer for the adsorption of hazardous bromocresol green dye: Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics study","authors":"K. Awokoya, V. O. Oninla, O. A. Ogunkunle, B.A. Oyebode, O.J. Owoade, O.O. Obitusin, D.T. Ipadeola","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.4","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, styrene was used as a functional monomer for the production of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) via free radical  polymerization method, using bromocresol green dye (BCG) as template. A non-imprinted polymer (NIP), that excluded the template,  was also synthesized. Both polymers were applied for the removal of BCG from aqueous medium. The synthesized polymers were  characterized with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray powder diffraction spectroscopic  techniques. The effect of operating variables, such as pH, contact time, initial dye concentration and process temperature, on the efficiencies of the polymers in removing the dye were evaluated. Equilibrium time of BCG adsorption onto the  MIP was reached within  40 min, with adsorption capacity of 49.68 mg g-1 . The adsorption process followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic and Freundlich  isotherm models, while chemisorption mechanism was predicted. The adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic in nature,  with DH values of -140.03 and -25.01 kJ/mol-1 recorded for BCG removal by MIP and NIP, respectively. The styrene-based MIP showed  good mechanical stability, and retained up to about 99% of its adsorption capacity after six sequential cycles of   regeneration.  Comparatively, the MIP (99.81mg g-1 ) performed considerably better than its NIP (59.00 mg g-1 ) analogue in the removal of BCG from  aqueous medium, thus affirming the potentials of the molecular imprinting technique in the production of efficient adsorbents for  adsorption of toxic dyes from industrial effluents. ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140657220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Structural characterization and evaluation of mycogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles from the cell-free culture-extract of Aspergillus niger","authors":"A.K. Ajijolakewu, M.O. Kazeem, G.M. Dovia, I.A. Adebayo, N.T. Ajide-Bamigboye","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.9","url":null,"abstract":"Advances in the biological synthesis of nanoparticles have attracted decisive research attention in recent years. This is due to their eco- friendliness, nontoxicity and large spectra of applications. In this work, the structural characteristics and the purity of biogenic zinc oxide  (ZnO) nanoparticles were assessed. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were synthesized extracellularly using the culture filtrate of  Aspergillus niger, in the presence of zinc acetate dihydrate, as a precursor. The structural characteristics and purity of the nanoparticles  were examined using standard characterization methods viz UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transmission infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results revealed a peak at  311nm and whitish and spherical particles with particulate sizes between 30 and 40 nm for the UV- -1 visible spectroscopy and SEM  respectively. On the FT-IR scale, absorption peaked at 548 cm in the spectra region known for the functional groups of ZnO nanoparticles;  while the average crystalline size was 21 nm based on XRD analysis. Findings in this study revealed that the ecofriendly  biogenic nanoparticles synthesized by common fungi, such as Aspergillus niger, possess desirable qualities comparable to those from  non-ecofriendly and costly chemical processes, which are currently employed for an array of applications.  ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140654760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical quality and antibiotic susceptibility profile of Escherichia coli isolates from roof-harvested rainwater: A microcosm study","authors":"M.A. Titilawo, C.G. Josiah, O.N. Simeon, C.M. Ali, C.S. Ugwuocha, G.O. Ojediran, O. Y. Titilawo, J. Olaitan","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.5","url":null,"abstract":"Owing to the inadequate supply of potable water in rural settlements in developing countries, roof-harvested rainwater (RHRW) has been  favoured as an alternative source of water supply. The present study investigated the physical characteristics and microbial quality  of 10 RHRW samples collected from storage tanks in Ikwo community of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Triplicate water sampling was performed  over a 3-month sampling regime. Onsite determination of odour, colour, pH and temperature, and isolation and enumeration of  Escherichia coli were done using standard procedures. The identity of the isolates was confirmed using molecular techniques, and the  susceptibility of the isolates to 11 antibiotics was determined following the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assay. Multiple antibiotic resistance  phenotypes and indices (MARPs and MARI) were equally determined. Our findings revealed that the RHRWs had unobjectionable odour  and were colourless. Across the 3-month o sampling, the pH ranged from 6.9 to 7.8 while the temperature was between 24 °C and 29 C.  While E. coli was absent in samples E (September), H (August and October) and J (August, September, and October), the highest E. coli  count in August, September, and October was 37, 32, and 38 cfu/100 mL, respectively. The antibiotic susceptibility test on 40 E. coli  isolates showed high resistance to ampicillin (100%), aztreonam (98%), cefotetan (97%), nitrofurantoin (90%), imipenem (83%),  streptomycin (72%), and ertapenem (69%). Interestingly, the  ighest MARP, 11 (AK/S/ETP/IMI/OFX/NOR/AMP/CTT/ATM/F/TE) (sample B),  and the least, 4 (IMI/AMP/CTT/ATM) were recorded in samples B and D, respectively in September. MARI was from 0.42 to 1.00. The  physical parameters conform with WHO standards, on the other hand, detection of E. coli poses risks of water-borne illness(es) and  transmission of antimicrobial resistance. Hence stringent measures including proper treatment, sanitation and hygiene are advocated to  safeguard the health of dwellers who depend on this water source for daily life activities. ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140656749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancing supercapacitor performance: a comprehensive review of electrochemical conversion of coconut shells into activated carbon nanofibers","authors":"I.I. Ajibade, B. Garba, P. Suriati","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.15","url":null,"abstract":"This assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of the limitations associated with the application of supercapacitors, along with  the imperative to enhance their functionality. Following this, the advantages of Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors (EDLC) are  discussed in comparison to other types utilized in supercapacitor contexts. The transformation of coconut shells into carbon nanofibers is  extensively investigated through various methodologies, highlighting both their benefits and limitations. It becomes evident that the  current utilization of coconut shells has not yet achieved optimal sustainability or viability for energy storage purposes. Nevertheless,  coconut shells offer a widely available and sustainable resource that can be converted into Activated Carbon nanofibers for energy  storage applications. Diverse techniques have been employed to produce these ACB nanofibers, each targeting specific objectives  including improved energy density, adaptable diameter, reduced energy consumption, and faster charging times. Despite these accomplishments, it is evident that numerous significant properties of carbon nanofibers derived from coconut shells remain unexplored,  leading to substantial knowledge gaps that must be addressed for each technique. Therefore, further research is warranted  to advance the comprehension of key parameters associated with various methods, ultimately facilitating the development of highly  desirable carbon nanofibers sourced from coconut shells and catering to the requirements of sustainable energy storage applications. ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140657855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"in vitro β-hematin inhibitory activity and antioxidant properties of four selected medicinal plants used in the management of malaria in southwestern Nigeria","authors":"G.O. Omotosho, G.E. Ogundepo, J.I. Olawuni, N.O. Omisore, E. Obuotor, B.A. Akinpelu, O. O. Babalola","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.13","url":null,"abstract":"No Abstract","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140654251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Kinetics of antibacterial activities of cellulose nanocrystals and their silver-zinc oxide nanocomposites: Application as potential disinfectants","authors":"F.O. Agunbiade, E.E. Allen, G.O. Oyetibo","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.3","url":null,"abstract":"Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were produced from corncob and used as reducing agent in the formation of ZnO/CNCs, Ag/CNCs, and  ZnO-Ag/CNCs composites and applied as antibacterial agents for both grampositive and gram-negative bacteria and the kinetics of  microbial growth inhibition studied. The CNCs and composites were characterized by UV-visible and Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR)  spectroscopy. The characterization results revealed that the functional groups of CNCs were affected by their interactions with Ag+  and Zn2+ ions. The composites at 100 mg/mL displayed activities against Gram-positive bacteria - Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus,  Staphylococcus epidermis, Bacillus coagulans and Enterococcus faecalis and Gram-negative bacteria - Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia,  Salmonella typhimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococcus faecium and Acinetobacter baumanii) bacteria with inhibitory zones ranged  between 9-46 mm. The kinetics of inhibition showed that the composites treated water had 4 to 28 times lower rate constants compared  to the untreated water. This implied that the composites inhibit growth rates and have the potential of disinfecting for between 4 to 28 h  depending on the bacteria. The materials showed better growth inhibition rate on gram-positive bacteria than on gram-negative. These  composites may have potential applications as disinfectants in personal care products and serve as more eco-friendly alternative  disinfectants to chlorophenols. ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140658263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Response surface optimization of lipase production by Pseudomonas sp. on a low-cost shea-nut cake using solid state fermentation","authors":"M.O. Kazeem, M.A. Mayaki, D. Musa","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.1","url":null,"abstract":"Shea nut cake (SNC) is the solid residue produced after the shea butter extraction process. The SNC could provide a low-cost substrate for  bacterial lipase production. Greater yield are among the benefits Solid State Fermentation (SSF). However, there have been less  instances of lipase production by bacteria than fungi in SSF. The current study aimed at improving bacterial lipase production on SNC in  SSF using Response Surface Methodology. Lipase-producing bacteria (LPB) were isolated from the shea butter mill effluent pond and screened for lipase production on a tributyrin agar plate. The influence of four independent parameters (temperature, pH, moisture  content and biosurfactant) on lipase production was studied using Box Behnken Design (BBD) of RSM. Results showed that isolate AO  (Pseudomonas sp.) displayed the highest zone of hydrolysis 2 (53 mm). A quadratic regression with R = 0.931 showed that the model is  best fitting, and predicted the optimum conditions of significant (P>0.05) growth parameters, including temperature at 40°C, moisture content at 50%, and biosurfactant at 2 mL, which produced 408.25 U/g of experimental lipase. The findings indicate that the model was useful for predicting optimal growth conditions for incresing lipase production in SSF and the low-cost agro- industrial SNC could be a promising substrate for industrial applications. ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140657494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating Landsat data for continuous monitoring of ground electrical conductivity: implication for propagation at medium frequency in Ondo West","authors":"R.A. Adenodi, A. Ikusika","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.11","url":null,"abstract":"Ground electrical conductivity (GEC) has many applications, which makes it worthy of continuous research. Apart from the configurations  of the radio transmitter and receiver, it is a major determinant of the electric field intensity of radio waves in the Medium Frequency (MF)  band. It is usually measured in such a way that both the researcher and the measuring instrument are in direct contact with the ground,  and measurements are made at some predetermined constant intervals to ensure good spatial coverage and even spatial distribution.  The direct method becomes cumbersome when the field of study is large because the GEC over the licensed coverage area must be  known such that electric field intensity can be predicted. At the planning stage, this ensures all parts of the licensed region are reached by  useful signals that can suppress interference at all times and seasons. The study is motivated by the possibility of using Landsat to  estimate GEC. This study utilizes Landsat images to first estimate the normalized difference salinity index and then, with the aid of map  algebra, generate another raster 2 whose pixels' values are the GEC. The study covers a landmass of 967 km in the Ondo West Local  Government Area (OWLGA). During analysis, the GEC was divided into five classes. The results reveal that the ranges of very low, low,  moderate, high, and very high GEC are 0.124 to 0.437, 0.438 to 0.937, 0.938 to 1.635, 1.636 to 2.524, and 2.525 to 3.600 mS/m, which have  mean values of 0.346 ± 0.109, 0.754 ± 0.103, 1.071 ± 0.089, 1.351 ± 2 0.067, and 1.564 ± 0.106 mS/m, and are dispersed over 176.45, 202.24,  214.14, 374.17, and 228.56 km , respectively. The values of GEC, their respective coverage, and spatial distribution recorded in this study  are strong enough to sustain the propagation of useful electric field intensity over the entire landmass of Ondo West Local Government if  a medium wave is established. The study recommends that the change in GEC with time in this field be studied. ","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140657004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Production of vinegar from waste fruits using Acetobacter species","authors":"S.K Paul, J. R. Wartu, A. Orukotan","doi":"10.4314/ijs.v26i1.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v26i1.14","url":null,"abstract":"Vinegar is an organic substance that contains about 5% acetic acid and is made from the oxidative fermentation of alcohol by acetic acid  bacteria. The aim of this study was to produce vinegar from the juices of waste fruits. Proximate and physicochemical analysis was  carried out on the juices of orange, sugarcane, tomato, and pineapple using standard techniques. Twenty-one (21) species of acetic acid  bacteria were isolated and identified using glucose-yeast-Calciumcarbonate (GYC) agar. The juices were fermented for 7 days using  Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and subsequently, for 28 days, four alcohol-tolerant Acetobacterspecies were selected and inoculated into the  fermenting media. The produced vinegar was sensory evaluated, following a nine-point hedonic scale. The antibacterial and antifungal  effects of the vinegar were tested on fresh cabbage at various contact times (0, 5, and 10 min) and concentrations (5, 10, and 15 % v/v).  The physicochemical parameters analyzed in fermentation using S. cerevisiae showed a decrease in pH, specific gravity, and brix, while  the percentage of alcohol content increased. As the fermentation using Acetobacter species progressed, pH further decreased, titratable  acidity increased in a range of 6.6-7.7%, and specific gravity also decreased while specific gravity increased in Acetic acid fermentation.  Sensory evaluation showed a score range of 5.7–6.8 for pungency, 6.8–7.4 for appearance, 6.4–7.9 for aroma, 5.8–7.4 for taste, and 6.9–7.9  for acceptability. The best results for bacterial and fungal loads 5 on cabbage were at a concentration of 15% at 10 min. Drastic reduction  of bacterial load was from 2.07×10 to 4 4 3 2.7×10 CFU/g, while fungal load reduced from 4.9×10 to 6.7× 10 CFU/g. To evaluate  significance, an ANOVA was performed (p<0.05) and Duncan's test was used for multiple comparisons. Vinegar was successfully tested to  be effective as an antimicrobial agent. Future research should look into process optimization, strain improvement, and the adoption of  agro-allied wastes for biotechnology.","PeriodicalId":13487,"journal":{"name":"Ife Journal of Science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140656758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}