Adama University

About: Adama University is a education organization based out in Nazrēt, Ethiopia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Adsorption. The organization has 840 authors who have published 1010 publications receiving 5547 citations. The organization is also known as: Adama Science and Technology University & ቴክኖሎጂ ዩኒቨርሲቲ, አዳማ ሳይንስና ቴክኖሎጂ ዩኒቨርሲቲ.

Spectroscopic study of binding of chlorogenic acid with the surface of ZnO nanoparticles

Abstract: Understanding the interaction properties of biological materials with ZnO NPs is fundamental interest in the field of biotechnological applications as well as in the formation of optoelectronic devices. In this research, the binding of ZnO NPs and chlorogenic acid (CGA) were investigated using fluorescence quenching, UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. The study results indicated the fluorescence quenching between ZnO NPs and CGA rationalized in terms of static quenching mechanism or the formation of nonfluorescent CGA–ZnO. From fluorescence quenching spectral analysis the binding constant (K a ), number of binding sites (n), and thermodynamic properties, were determined. The quenching constants (K sv) and binding constant (K a ), decrease with increasing the temperature and their binding sites n are 2. The thermodynamic parameters determined using Van’t Hoff equation indicated binding occurs spontaneously involving the hydrogen bond and van der Walls forces played the major role in the reaction of ZnO NPs with CGA. The Raman, SEM, DLS, and Zeta potential measurements were also indicated the differences in the structure, morphology and sizes of CGA, ZnO NPs, and their corresponding CGA–ZnO due to adsorption of CGA on the surface of ZnO NPs

Energy Profiling for Residential College Buildings

Abstract: The present study aims to provide insight on energy profiling of a residential college in public university. The study involves electrical energy monitoring for six months from the month of March until August 2017. The data utilized to derive the average monthly consumption for both semester period and semester break. The consumption during semester break has been recorded to increase as much as 88% from the consumption during the semester break. The building energy index of the residential college has been recorded to be at 22.90 kWh/m2/year meanwhile the energy intensity was recorded to be at 1,932.08 kWh/occupant/year.

In situ trace elements and sulfur isotope analysis of sulfides from the Akiri Cu ± (Ag) deposit, Benue Trough, North-central Nigeria: Implications for ore genesis

Abstract: The Benue Trough of Nigeria is an intracratonic rift basin hosting several vein-type base metal deposits. The Akiri Cu ± (Ag) deposit represents a distinct sub-class of sediment-hosted Pb-Zn-Cu-Ba mineralization found throughout the Benue Trough. The deposit is hosted in bleached red beds of the Keana Formation and in shale-siltstones and carbonates of the Ezeaku Formation in the Middle Benue Trough, North-Central Nigeria. Mineralization at the Akiri deposit occurs as vein in-fillings in a series of NE-SW and E-W trending faults and fractures in the Early- to Late-Turonian Keana and Eze-Aku sedimentary rocks. To better constrain the sources of ore minerals and structural controls on the formation of this sediment-hosted Cu ± (Ag) mineralization, we report combined geologic, geochemical, mineralogical, and stable isotopic data for the Akiri Cu ± (Ag) deposit. Major ore-stage sulfides at Akiri are chalcopyrite and pyrite, which were accompanied by several types of alteration, including silicification, hematization, limited pyritization, and bleaching of mineralized sandstone bodies. In-situ trace element and sulfur isotopic data distinguishes early-stage pyrite (Py1) from late-stage pyrite (Py2). The late-stage Py2 co-exists with chalcopyrite suggesting coeval precipitation. Early-stage pyrite (Py1) contains lower Ag (avg. 0.04 ppm) but higher Au (avg. 3.03 ppm) than the late-stage pyrite (Py2) (avg. Ag = 2.78 ppm; Au = 0.424 ppm). The δ34S values of the early-stage sulfide (Py1) vary from 19.07‰ to 25.99‰ (avg. 22.20‰), suggesting that sulfur was largely derived from thermochemical reduction (TSR) of seawater sulfate. The δ34S values for co-existing Py2 and chalcopyrite range from 9.83‰ to 11.24‰ (avg. 10.32‰) and from 7.37‰ to 10.69‰ (avg. 8.96‰), respectively, suggesting a derivation of sulfur from TSR of seawater sulfate with contributions from magmatic sulfur. Based on structural features and ore textures, we propose that sulfide precipitation at Akiri was facilitated by sulfur-rich fluids circulating through pre-existing structures (fractures and faults) under fairly high (>200 °C) to moderate (

Characterization of some compounds isolated from Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) leaf extract

Abstract: Background: For thousands of years, several people depend on traditional medicines from flowers, bark, leaves and fruits of plants. Sweet Basil ( Ocimum basilicum L. ) is a medicinal herb which belongs to the family of Labiatae and it is the most abundant of the genus Ocimum. The present study aimed to isolate pure compounds from chloroform/methanol (1:1) crude extract of the leaves of O. basilicum herb and characterize them using infra-red (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic techniques. Methods: The sample of powdered leaves of O. basilicum was extracted using a mixture of chloroform and methanol (1:1) and the crude extract was investigated for its chemical composition using spectroscopic techniques. Results: Only one fraction designated as O. basilicum -14 (OB-14) displayed a single spot on TLC plate. Results showed that two isomeric compounds named (1-(2-vinylcyclohexa-1,4-dienyl) propan-2-ol and 2-(2-vinylcyclohexa-1,5-dienyl) propan-1-ol) were isolated as a mixtures using column chromatography over silica gel. The structures of these compounds were identified using IR and one dimensional NMR spectroscopic techniques such as proton NMR ( 1 H NMR), carbon-13 NMR ( 13 C NMR) and distortionless enhancement by polarization transfer (DEPT). Conclusions: So, more compounds can be isolated from the plant using different chromatographic techniques.