Acta Chemica Malaysia

Journal: Acta Chemica Malaysia (ACMY)
Author:  Ogbeide Osahon Kennedy, Aghedo Oscar Notoriuwa, Victor Emmanuel, Olowoeyo Israel, Asenoguan Nicole Osahenoma, Ovwero Emmanuel, Uadia Jeremiah Ogboma
ISSN: 2576-6732
e-ISSN: 2576-6724

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DOI: 10.26480/acmy.01.2025.17.23

This study investigates the phytochemical composition, elemental make-up, and antioxidant properties of methanol extracts from the seed and stem bark of Morinda citrifolia (Noni). The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of glycosides, phenolics, eugenols, terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins in both extracts, with steroids absent in the seed but present in the stem bark. The quantitative analysis showed higher alkaloid content in the stem bark (2.960%) compared to the seed (1.460%), while the seed exhibited a higher total phenolic content (24.430 mg/ml) than the stem bark (7.830 mg/ml). Antioxidant assays demonstrated significant activities in both extracts, with the stem bark extract displaying greater antioxidant potential, which doesn’t correlates with its higher phenolic content but the lower IC50 value (higher antioxidant activity) of the stem bark, which could be based on the composition, effectiveness, bioavailability of the phenolic and other bioactive compounds present in the stem bark which could have enhanced its antioxidant activity. The antimicrobial activity assays indicated that both extracts possess substantial antimicrobial properties, with the stem bark extract showing a slightly higher inhibitory effect. These findings suggest that different parts of Morinda citrifolia can be utilized strategically based on their specific phytochemical compositions to maximize therapeutic benefits, highlighting the potential of the stem bark as a natural antimicrobial and antioxidant agent.

Journal: Acta Chemica Malaysia (ACMY)
Author: H. M. Solayman, Umi Rabiatul Ramzilah P. Remli, Md. Arif Hossen, Kah Hon Leong, Sim Lan Ching, Noor Yahida Yahya, Azrina Abd Aziz, Minhaj Uddin Monir
ISSN: 2576-6732
e-ISSN: 2576-6724

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DOI: 10.26480/acmy.01.2025.06.16

CQDs are one of the fast growing photocatalyst in the field of nanotechnology due to their excellent chemical, photostability and photoluminescence ability. Recently, CQDs are used as prominence photocatalyst in the field of photocatalytic dye wastewater treatment, bioimaging, bio sensing, bio medicine, photocatalytic hydro production and so on. The purpose of this research is to treat the methyl blue (MB) dye containing wastewater by using CQDs composites derived by water melon rinds (WMR). CQDs, TiO2, and CQDs/TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared by hydrothermal method and characterized by XRD, SEM, EDX, BET, XPS, UV-Vis and Photoluminescence spectra. In the results, it is found that CQDs with 0.1 g/L catalyst loading at 5 mg/L of dye concentration has the highest photocatalytic activity with 73% of MB removal compared to TiO2 (55%) and CQDs/TiO2 (27%) respectively. The photodegradation rate of MB was decreased with the increased of catalyst loading and higher degradation were achieved at the lowest initial dye concentration. Interestingly the degradation efficiency of MB was increased with augmented of pH concentration. So, this study proved that MB dye is reduced by utilizing CQDs photocatalyst in an environmentally friendly way. Finally, it can be summaries that CQDs has the potentiality to enhance photocatalytic performance.

Journal: Acta Chemica Malaysia (ACMY)
Author: Syed Abdurrahim Alsagoff, Ahmed H.A. Dabwan*
ISSN: 2576-6732
e-ISSN: 2576-6724

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DOI: 10.26480/acmy.01.2025.01.05

This study aims to develop and optimize a slurry inorganic coagulant for the treatment of textile industrial wastewater. Moreover to investigates the efficiency and capability of the coagulant, focusing on the influence of key parameters, such as time, concentration, and coagulant dosage, on the coagulation and flocculation process. The initial development of the coagulant encountered challenges, leading to an iterative refinement process. Eventually, an optimized coagulant formulation comprising alum, calcium hydroxide, and fly ash in a ratio of 1:2:1/2 was identified. This coagulant demonstrated remarkable efficacy, achieving a 100% removal of total colour from the wastewater at the dosage of 0.75 g when methylene blue was used. The colour removal efficiency was significantly influenced by the coagulant dosage, as higher doses beyond 1.0 g exhibited decreased removal rates. Additionally, the study investigated the impact of time on the coagulation process, identifying the optimum time for slurry coagulant at the 12th hour. Beyond this time, the coagulant’s efficiency reached equilibrium. Furthermore, the study examined the influence of concentration on the coagulant’s performance, demonstrating that as the concentration of the sample increased, the colour removal efficiency decreased. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the kinetics of the coagulation process and its application in wastewater treatment. The optimized coagulant formulation offers a promising solution for efficient colour removal in textile industrial wastewater. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the coagulation process, aiding in the design of effective water treatment protocols.