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Emerging Trends in Chemical Sciences

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  • © 2018

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Editors:
  1. Ponnadurai Ramasami

    1. Dept. of Chem., Fac. of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius

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  2. Minu Gupta Bhowon

    1. Dept. of Chem., Fac. of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius

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  3. Sabina Jhaumeer Laulloo

    1. Dept. of Chem., Fac. of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius

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  4. Henri Li Kam Wah

    1. Dept. of Chem., Fac. of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius

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  • Includes carefully selected papers
  • Peer reviewed content
  • Topical subject areas
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (24 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Modulation of the Pancreatic Hormone, Glucagon by the Gut Peptide, GLP-1: Controversies, Challenges and Future Directions

    • Sam Stephen, Reshma Ramracheya
    Pages 1-9

  3. Analysis of Non-Conducting Tantalite Minerals by Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry

    • M. Nete, W. Purcell, J. T. Nel
    Pages 11-21

  4. Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Tagetes minuta L. in Eastern Cape, South Africa

    • Sithenkosi Mlala, Opeoluwa Oyehan Oyedeji, Constance Rufaro Sewani-Rusike, Adebola Omowunmi Oyedeji, Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
    Pages 23-36

  5. Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Emerging Compounds of Interest

    • G. Nagesh Babu, Manjeet Gupta
    Pages 37-56

  6. Investigation of Heavy Metal Hazards Status and Their Potential Health Risks in Vegetables Irrigated with Treated Wastewater in Oodi Gardens

    • Bonno Sekwati-Monang, Kabelo Gilbert Gaboutloeloe, Sello Alfred Likuku
    Pages 57-67

  7. Removal of Fluoride from Ground Water by Adsorption Using Industrial Solid Waste (Fly Ash)

    • Gargi Maitra Chakraborty, Saroj Kumar Das, Sailendra Nath Mandal
    Pages 69-87

  8. Comparative Review of the Synthesis of Flavanones via the Reaction of Cinnamic Acids and Phenols and the Reaction of 2-Hydroxyacetophenones and Benzaldehydes

    • Ishmael B. Masesane, Kenamile Rabasimane, Kibrom G. Bedane
    Pages 89-99

  9. Calcium Alginate-Mangifera indica Seed Shell Composite as Potential Biosorbent for Electroplating Wastewater Treatment

    • Malvin Moyo, Vusumzi E. Pakade, Sekomeng J. Modise
    Pages 101-112

  10. Nitrogen Absorption and Immobilization Patterns as Cataysed by the Roots of Acacia Plants

    • Nancy Nyamai, Phanuel Oballa
    Pages 113-148

  11. Ultrasonic-Assisted Dispersive Solid Phase Microextraction (UA-DSPME) Using Silica@Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Hybrid Nanostructures Sorbent for Preconcentration of Trace Aflatoxin B1 in Liquid Milk Samples

    • Geaneth P. Mashile, Anele Mpupa, Philiswa N. Nomngongo
    Pages 149-161

  12. Removal of Ni(II) and Co(II) from Aqueous Solution Using Pine Cone: A Mechanism Study

    • Agnes Pholosi, Eliazer B. Naidoo, Augustine E. Ofomaja
    Pages 163-183

  13. Speciation Analysis of Inorganic Sb, Se and Te in Environmental Samples Using Modified TiO2@MWCNTs Nanocomposite Packed Microcolumn prior to Hydride Generation-Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (HG-ICP-OES)

    • Philiswa N. Nomngongo
    Pages 185-200

  14. Nano Transition Metal Alloy Functionalized Lithium Manganese Oxide Cathodes-System for Enhanced Lithium-Ion Battery Power Densities

    • Natasha Ross, Emmanuel Iwuoha
    Pages 201-220

  15. Synthesis, Spectral Analysis and Biological Evaluation of 5-Substituted 1,3,4-Oxadiazole-2-yl-4-(Piperidin-1-ylsulfonyl)Benzyl Sulfide

    • Hira Khalid, Aziz-ur-Rehman, M. Athar Abbasi, Rashad Hussain, Abdul Malik, Muhammad Ashraf et al.
    Pages 221-238

  16. Cation Influence on Zirconium/Hafnium Fluoride Coordination

    • Steven J. Lötter, Walter Purcell, Johann T. Nel, Bernardus van Brecht
    Pages 239-265

  17. Beneficiation of Niobium and Tantalum from Tantalite Ore Using Physical and Chemical Processes

    • M. Nete, W. Purcell
    Pages 267-283

  18. Recent Applications of Laccase Modified Membranes in the Removal of Bisphenol A and Other Organic Pollutants

    • Lebohang E. Koloti, Nonjabulo P. Gule, Omotayo A. Arotiba, Soraya P. Malinga
    Pages 285-312

  19. Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Bio Nanosponge Filter (pMWCNT-CD/TiO2-Ag) as Potential Adsorbent for Water Purification

    • Anny Leudjo Taka, Kriveshini Pillay, Xavier Yangkou Mbianda
    Pages 313-343

  20. Novel Approaches to Environmental Monitoring

    • Patricia B. C. Forbes
    Pages 345-354
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About this book

Thirty carefully selected, peer-reviewed contributions from the International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC 2016) are featured in this edited book of proceedings. ICPAC 2016, a biennial meeting, was held in Mauritius in July 2016. The chapters in this book reflect a wide range of fundamental and applied research in the chemical sciences and interdisciplinary subjects. This is a unique collection of full research papers as well as reviews.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Chem., Fac. of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius

    Ponnadurai Ramasami, Minu Gupta Bhowon, Sabina Jhaumeer Laulloo, Henri Li Kam Wah

About the editors

Prof Ponnadurai Ramasami leads the computational chemistry group at the University of Mauritius. The group is involved in using state-of-the-art computational methods to solve chemistry and interdisciplinary problems. Dr Minu Gupta Bhowon is currently Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Mauritius. Her areas of research and interest include coordination, natural product chemistry, catalysis and chemical biology. Dr Sabina Jhaumeer-Laulloo is currently Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Mauritius. Her areas of research and interest include organic, bio-organic, natural product, co-ordination chemistry and forensic science. Dr Henri Li Kam Wah is currently Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Mauritius. From 2002 to 2006, he was the Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Mauritius before assuming the post of Dean of the Faculty of Science from 2006 to 2009. His areas of research and interest include coordination, environmental and natural product chemistry, forensic science, quality assurance and audit in tertiary institutions test.

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