Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry

Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2021

  • Assessment of Sediment Contamination by Heavy Metals in the Water of Mgoua Catchment in the Industrial Zone of Douala (Cameroon)

    Josephine Ndjama, Raoul Gustave Nkoue Ndondo, Gloria Takem Eyong, Eric Belmond Biram Ngon, Alain Fouepe Takounjou, Georges Mafany, Clarisse Mfopou Mewouo

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 58-67
    Received: 11 May 2021
    Accepted: 9 June 2021
    Published: 13 July 2021
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    Abstract: Aquatic ecosystems are increasingly affected by human activities, notably urban sewage and industrial effluent discharges, particularly in rivers. This study assesses heavy metals contamination of sediments of the Mgoua River in Douala, Cameroon. The Geoaccumulation Index (Igeo), the Contamination Factor (FC), the Sediment Pollution Index (SPI), th... Show More
  • Equilibrium Constant, Concentrations Study of p-Aminobenzoic Acid in Anionic, Cationic and Non-ionic Surfactants

    Albert Antony Muthu Prabhu, Narayanasamy Rajendiran, Kasi Sathiyaseelan

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2021
    Pages: 68-76
    Received: 18 August 2021
    Accepted: 13 September 2021
    Published: 12 October 2021
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    Abstract: p-aminobenzoic acid (pABA) was used as a probe to study the equilibrium constant in ground and excited state and concentrations of anionic surfactant, cationic surfactant and non-ionic surfactant. The absorption and fluorescence spectral characteristics of pABA were reported in aqueous micellar environments (SDS, CTAB and TW 80) at different pHs. T... Show More