January 2016

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Garcinia kola and its antimicrobial potential

We have investigated the green synthesis and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles using Garcinia kola.  Aqueous extract of G. kola was used to reduce AgNO3 solution to obtain black nanocrystal of silver nanoparticles. Antimicrobial activity of the silver nanoparticles was tested against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus stolonifer...

Author(s): Labulo Ayomide Hassan, Adesuji Temitope Elijah, Oseghale Charles Ojiefoh, Omojola Joseph, Bodede Olusola Sunday, Dare Enock Olugbenga, and Akinsiku Abimbola Anuoluwapo

January 2016

Assessment of anti-corrosion potentials of extract of Ficus asperifolia -Miq (Moraceae) on mild steel in acidic medium

The inhibitory potentials of ethanolic extracts and four fractions of the stem bark of Ficus asperifolia – Miq. for the corrosion of mild steel were assessed using weight loss method, Fourier atomic absorption spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The effects of varying immersion period, concentration of the inhibitors and temperatures for mild steel corrosion in 5 M HCl acid solution were carried out....

Author(s): Fadare, O. O., Okoronkwo, A. E. and Olasehinde, E. F.