World Journal of Applied Chemistry

Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021

  • Enhanced Electro-optical Properties of Low Viscous Nematic Liquid Crystal Doped with Mixed Phase Anatase/Rutile TiO2 Nanoparticles for Display Applications

    Bhupendra Pratap Singh, Samiksha Sikarwar, Abhishek Kumar Misra, Pankaj Kumar Tripathi, Atul Kumar Srivastava, Meeta Sah, Rajiv Manohar, Kamal Kumar Pandey

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 25-35
    Received: 13 June 2021
    Accepted: 28 June 2021
    Published: 6 July 2021
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    Abstract: Organic–inorganic composite based on liquid crystalline and TiO2 nanoparticles were obtained and investigated taking into account the crystallographic form of TiO2 i.e., anatase/rutile mixed phase. TiO2 is an important class of material having various dielectric and electro-optical properties. The existent research presents the electro-optical prop... Show More
  • Mineral, Vitamin and Phytochemical Content of the Tigernut

    Ani Abosede Oluwakemi, Adelere Folake Irewunmi, Sholotan Kazeem Joshua, Nwaemeke David Iweunor

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: 21 May 2021
    Accepted: 11 June 2021
    Published: 11 August 2021
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    Abstract: Tigernut, or Cyperus esculentus L, is a tuber that grows and is frequently consumed in West Africa. Tigernut tuber is highly nutritive with high starch, glucose and proteins contents. It's high in minerals (including phosphorus and potassium), as well as vitamins C, D, and B1, which all assist to improve antioxidant activity. It can be consumed raw... Show More