Trace metals (Pb, Cd, Ni, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) were assessed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) in 32 commonly consumed cocoa products (chocolates) prepared by different national and multinational companies. Microelement contents studied varied significantly in all type of chocolates (P < 0.01). The concentrations of Pb and Cd in cocoa powder were found to be highest, 1400 and 190 μg...

Sequential extraction procedures (SEPs) are commonly used to determine speciation of trace metals in soils and sediments. However, the non-selectivity of reagents for targeted phases has remained a lingering concern. Furthermore, potentially reactive phases such as phyllosilicate clay minerals often contain trace metals in structural sites, and their reactivity has not been quantified. Accordin...

the accumulative roll bonding (arb) as a severe plastic deformation (spd) procedure aimed at enhancing the mechanical properties of metals and alloys. in the present study, a new slab method is proposed for estimating the forming stress field for cold extrusion of metals cross the alumina interlayer powder particles by accumulative roll bonding process. plastic deformation behavior of the metal...

Magnesium is potentially useful for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications. Magnesium and its alloys are light, biodegradable, biocompatible metals that have promising applications as biomaterials. However, the corrosion rate of this metal is so high that its degradation occurs before the end of the healing process. One of the ways to improve the corrosion rate is to compose it with ceramic...

Magnesium is potentially useful for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications. Magnesium and its alloys are light, biodegradable, biocompatible metals that have promising applications as biomaterials. However, the corrosion rate of this metal is so high that its degradation occurs before the end of the healing process. One of the ways to improve the corrosion rate is to compose it with ceramic...

magnesium and its alloys are light, biodegradable, biocompatible metals that have promising applications as biomaterials. magnesium is potentially useful for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications. however, the corrosion rate of this metal is so high that its degradation occurs before the end of the healing process. one of the ways to improve the corrosion rate is to compose it’s with ceram...

A rapid method for preparing cell-free extracts of Aspergillus ochraceus was developed. Mycelial mats were prefrozen in liquid nitrogen, ground to a fine powder in a cold mortar, and homogenized in an all-glass mechanical homogenizer. This method provided preparations averaging 43.0 mg of protein per g of mycelium (wet weight). The method was fast, efficient, and did not subject the extract ...

This study aims to investigate the content of lead in most frequently used brands of cosmetics products in Morocco.100 samples of kohl (kohl powder, galena, eye pencils and paste) were selected taken from large cosmetic stores in Morocco. And lead of them is analyzed using a Fast Sequential Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (SAAFS 240).The results showed that the concentrations of lead in kohl sam...

The standardization of Leaves of Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Mull. Arg. was carried out according to the quality control methods suggested by WHO. The powder material was tested for various parameters like macroscopy, microscopy, foreign matter, ash value, extractable matter, crude fibre content, moisture content, swelling index, foaming index, pesticide residues, Arsenic and heavy metals, mic...