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INNSpub | Blog site - Phytoremediation potential of Centella asiatica (gotu kola) in nickel ore-contaminated soils | JBES 2018

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INNSpub | Blog site - Research Journal Publisher: Phytoremediation potential of Centella asiatica (g... : Map showing the operating nickel mining sites in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Author Information Genelyn G. Madjos  from the Institute of the  Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City, Philippines Journal Name Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences | JBES Abstract Nickel miningposed a serious environmental problem due to run-offs and tailings. To address this, current techniques include excavation, chemical stabilization and soil flushing, but these methods are costly and impractical. One of the ecologically accepted treatments is phytoremediation. With the capacity of Centella asiatica (gotu kola) to thrive in moist soils with domestic effluents, this present study sought to evaluate its phytoremediation potential by employing an experimental design with three replicates of: (a
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Identification key to species of sphecini (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae: Sphecinae) in Iraq

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Razzaq Shalan Augul1, Mohammad Saleh Abdul-Rassoul1, Ibrahim K. Kaddou2 Iraq Natural History Research Center and Meusum, Baghdad University, Iraq  Department of Biology, College of Science, Baghdad University, Iraq In this study, 150 specimens of the Sphecini tribe (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae: Sphecinae), collected from different region of Iraq are investigated.
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Volume 6, Number 2, February 2015 – Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES)

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Volume 6, Number 2, February 2015 – JBES   Assessment of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Zn and Cu) concentrations in soils along a major highway in Wukari, North-Eastern Nigeria Achadu, O.J Goler, E.E, Ayejuyo, O.O Olaoye O.O, Ochimana, O.I J. Bio. Env. Sci. 6(2), 1-7. (Full Text) Temporal trends in phenology and demographic status of Acacia modesta population in Malakand Division, Pakistan Zahid Muhammad, Nasrullah Khan, Atta Ullah J. Bio. Env. Sci. 6(2), 8-15. (Full Text) Physico-chemistry characterization and zooplankton specific diversity of two fishponds in Yaoundé (Cameroon, Central Africa) Dakwen Jeannette Prudence, Zébazé Togouet Serge Hubert, Tuekam Kayo Raoul Polycarpe, Djeufa Heuchim Charly, Nziéleu Tchapgnouo Joseph Guy, Foto Menbohan Samuel, Njiné Thomas J. Bio. Env. Sci. 6(2), 16-30. (Full Text)
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A review on catalytic biodiesel production | Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES)

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Gorji, R. Ghanei Key words: Biodiesel, Catalyst, Transesterification, Vegetable oil, Animal fat. Abstract: The industrialization of societies and as the result, the increase of demand for fuel in the world and speculations on the reduction of fossil fuels and on the other hand, the issue of world health emphasizes on the necessity of substituting renewable and clean energy, so biodiesel as the best substitute for diesel fuels is common.In general, three ways are used to produce biodiesel including pyrolysis, micro-emulsification and transesterification among which transesterification is known as the most usual and common way. The catalysts used in transesterification are divided into three groups of acidic, alkaline and enzymatic catalysts in which the acidic and alkaline catalysts in turn divide into two groups of heterogeneous and homogeneous. The Transesterification reaction using acidic catalysts involves more time for the reaction and high cost. The alkaline catalysts pro
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