Science Innovation

Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2016

  • The Role of Repulsive Van der Waals Interactions in the Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections with Antiretroviral Drugs

    O. I. Ani, T. O. Chime, S. G. Wadzani

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: Aug. 17, 2015
    Accepted: Aug. 18, 2015
    Published: Sep. 28, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.si.s.2016040301.11
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative Researches in Science and Engineering
    Abstract: Van der Waals interactions mechanism was used to determine and explain the interaction processes in HIV-drug coated blood interactions. The methodology involved the serial dilution of the five different antiretroviral drugs (two HAART/FDC and three single drugs) and the subsequent incubation with the blood samples collected from ten HIV infected pe... Show More
  • The Role of Attractive Van der Waals Forces in the Interactions Between the Antiretroviral Drugs and the Blood Components

    O. I. Ani, S. G. Wadzani, A. J. Ujam, O. S. Ejiofor, K. C. Mbanu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 10-18
    Received: Sep. 13, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 13, 2015
    Published: Sep. 28, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.si.s.2016040301.12
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative Researches in Science and Engineering
    Abstract: The mechanism by which antiretroviral drugs can block the HIV virus seems weak and hence it becomes necessary to study the interaction between the HIV and the drug-coated white blood cells. The effect of the Van der Waals forces were studied to determine and understand the interaction processes in the interaction between antiretroviral drugs and th... Show More
  • Torrefaction of Nigerian Palm Kernel Shell into Solid Fuel

    Onyeagba Basil Obinna, Eze Somtochukwu Kingsley, Madu Okwuchukwu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 19-23
    Received: Oct. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Oct. 30, 2015
    Published: Jan. 27, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.si.s.2016040301.13
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative Researches in Science and Engineering
    Abstract: Palm kernel shell (PKS) which is a waste from oil palm tree was torrefied to improve its properties as a solid fuel. The study on Palm kernel shell torrefaction was performed under various temperature and time of 200ºC, 220ºC, 240ºC, 260ºC, 280ºC, 300ºC and 40, 80, 120 minutes respectively using a horizontal tubular type reactor made of stainless s... Show More
  • Computer Aided Design of a Multi-Component Distillation Column-Using the Fenske-Underwood-Gilliland Short-Cut Method

    Samuel Wadzani Gadzama, Emmanuel Chinwendu Ufomba, Chimezie A. Okeugo, Okwudiba Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, Agu-Bruno Christina, Ogochukwu Stella Ugwueze, Roland Imoh Uchechi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3-1, June 2016
    Pages: 24-33
    Received: Jan. 14, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 15, 2016
    Published: Mar. 19, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.si.s.2016040301.14
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative Researches in Science and Engineering
    Abstract: Most design calculations in multi-component distillation column are tedious and time consuming, thus the need for the Engineer to embrace the applications of computer for the design of multi-component distillation columns design. At the same time the need for accurate design in engineering cannot be over emphasize, meaning that the safety of lives ... Show More