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Chemistry: The Key to our Sustainable Future

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 2014

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Editors:
  1. Minu Gupta Bhowon

    1. University of Mauritius Dept of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Reduit, Mauritius

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  2. Sabina Jhaumeer-Laulloo

    1. University of Mauritius Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Reduit, Mauritius

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  3. Henri Li Kam Wah

    1. University of Mauritius Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Reduit, Mauritius

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  4. Ponnadurai Ramasami

    1. University of Mauritius Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Reduit, Mauritius

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  • Contributions from academics of international distinction
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Table of contents (25 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Elastomeric Actuators Based on Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate and Carbon Nanotubes

    • Klaudia Czaniková, Mária Omastová, Igor Krupa, Peter Kasák, Ewa Pavlová, Dušan Chorvát Jr.
    Pages 1-14

  3. Identification of Volatile Compounds from Flowers and Aromatic Plants: How and Why?

    • A. Bialecki, Jacqueline Smadja
    Pages 15-39

  4. An Investigation into the Use of Concept Cartoons in the Teaching of “Metals and the Reactivity Series” at the Secondary Level

    • Hiteyeshi Lallbeeharry, Fawzia B. Narod
    Pages 41-66

  5. Electron Correlation Energy in the Ground State of the Helium Sequence

    • Khalil H. A. AL-Bayati, Nada I. I. AL-Zubaidi
    Pages 67-74

  6. Hydrocarbon Generating Potentials of Benue Trough Coals

    • Aliyu Jauro, Brian Horsfield, Heinz Wilkes, Muhammad B. Abubakar
    Pages 75-91

  7. Risk Assessment and Toxic Effects of Exposure to Nanoparticles Associated with Natural and Anthropogenic Sources

    • Atar S. Pipal, Ajay Taneja, Gautam Jaiswar
    Pages 93-103

  8. Immunomodulatory Activity of Phenolic Fraction from Piper Borbonense and Cassytha Filiformis Growing in Comoros Islands

    • Said H. Soidrou, Dalila Bousta, Mohammed Lachkar, Said O. S. Hassane, Amal El Youbi-Hamsas, Latifa El Mansouri et al.
    Pages 105-112

  9. Need for Smoking Cessation Support for Better Health of Employees

    • Marie Chan Sun, Jevisha Erriah, Deerajen Ramasawmy
    Pages 113-130

  10. Preparation and Characterization of Some Imidazoles and Formimidoyl-1H-Imidazoles from Formamidines

    • Asieh Yahyazadeh
    Pages 131-139

  11. Synthesis and Characterization of 6-Carbamoyl-2-Alkyl-9-(Phenyl or Benzyl)-9H-Purines

    • Asieh Yahyazadeh
    Pages 141-146

  12. Therapeutic Potential of Common Culinary Herbs and Spices of Mauritius

    • Jugjeet S. Ramkissoon, Mohamad F. Mahomoodally, Nessar Ahmed, Anwar H. Subratty
    Pages 147-162

  13. Metal Burden as Template for Assessing the Quality of Raw Water Sourced from Two Rivers by Lagos State Water Corporation, Nigeria

    • Adeleke Adeniyi, Olawale Osifeko, Olabisi Owoade, Yusuf Omotayo, A. Emelia, Aminah Ibrahim et al.
    Pages 163-172

  14. Adsorption of Selected Ions on Ferro-Precipitates from Aqueous Solutions

    • Roman Marsalek
    Pages 173-187

  15. Stochastic Approach for Enzyme Reaction in Nano Size via Different Algorithms

    • Farid Taherkhani, Shahram Ranjbar
    Pages 189-206

  16. Enhancing Conceptual Understanding of the “Chemistry of Life” at the ‘A’-Level Through Use of Computer Animations

    • Ummeh W. Ahsun, Fawzia Narod
    Pages 207-227

  17. NaBH4-Mediated Complete Reduction of the α,β-Unsaturated Ketone Units of Chalcones in the Synthesis of Flavans

    • Ishmael B. Masesane, Ofentse Mazimba
    Pages 229-235

  18. Workshop on Unlocking the Potential for Low-Cost Teaching in Third World Countries

    • Jared C. Ogunde, Antony J. Rest, Raymond G. Wallace
    Pages 237-250

  19. Percolation Studies of Single- and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes/Poly(methyl methacrylate) Nanocomposites

    • Riyadh M. Mungur, Soonil D. D. V. Rughooputh
    Pages 251-258

  20. Chemistry Aid: How Innovative Solutions to Chemistry Education Are Making a Difference

    • Jared C. Ogunde, Aggrey Omolo, Antony J. Rest
    Pages 259-265
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About this book

Chemistry: The Key to our Sustainable Future is a collection of selected contributed papers by participants of the International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2012) on the theme of “Chemistry: The Key for our Future” held in Mauritius in July 2012. In light of the significant contribution of chemistry to benefit of mankind, this book is a collection of recent results generated from research in chemistry and interdisciplinary areas. It covers topics ranging from nanotechnology, natural product chemistry to analytical and environmental chemistry. Chemistry: The Key to our Sustainable Future is written for graduates, postgraduates, researchers in industry and academia who have an interest in the fields ranging from fundamental to applied chemistry.

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Mauritius Dept of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Reduit, Mauritius

    Minu Gupta Bhowon

  • University of Mauritius Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Reduit, Mauritius

    Sabina Jhaumeer-Laulloo, Henri Li Kam Wah, Ponnadurai Ramasami

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