We investigated the physicochemical characteristics of Aedes albopictus Skuse viz. breeding sites, by examining coconut shells, tires and plastic containers in a chikungunya affected area of Calicut, India. The study design was a cross-sectional ecological type. Thirty-four water samples were collected randomly from coconut shells, tires and plastic containers. The larvae were counted and the w...

Coconut oil has a unique role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world for centuries. Although the advantage of regular consumption of coconut oil has been underappreciated by the consumer and producer alike for the recent two or three decades, i...

U groh shells and coir (Cocos nucifera L) have the potential as antioxidants. This study aimed to evaluate IC50 value of young coconut ethanol extract an antioxidant. The DPPH technique was used for extraction antioxidant activity testing at concentrations 6.25;12.5; 25; 50, 100 ppm. extracts shell generated with values 11.811 ppm 42.483 ppm, respectively, were classified very active (50 ppm). ...

Activated carbon (AC) has been prepared from raw coconut pith and coconut pith impregnated with H3PO4 and NaOH solutions separately. AC was characterized with SEM, particle size analyzer and proximate analyzer. Adsorption studies were carried out using UV and atomic absorption spectrophotometer to find its effectiveness. AC obtained from coconut pith treated with phosphoric acid was found compa...