A5013271518- Biodiesel Production and Applications
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Catalysts for Methane Reforming
- Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
- Process Optimization and Integration
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Membrane Separation and Gas Transport
- Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Lubricants and Their Additives
- Enzyme Production and Characterization
- Garlic and Onion Studies
- Polymer composites and self-healing
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Pineapple and bromelain studies
- Architecture and Cultural Influences
Obafemi Awolowo University
2012-2024
Lehigh University
2024
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2012-2013
Amirkabir University of Technology
2012
Adekunle Ajasin University
2012
While biodiesel has potential in resolving current energy crisis, its production is hampered by both feedstock and catalyst availability. The aim of this study to investigate the from waste vegetable oil (WVO) characterised high free fatty acid (FFA) as with heterogeneous catalysis via transesterification reaction. used was obtained eggshell calcined at 800 °C. properties were assessed using XRD, XRF, BET SEM. prepared have large pore diameter 91.2 Å surface area 30.7 m2 g−1. optimisation...
Biomass fuel properties determine the choice of agricultural waste to be used in production briquette for industrial and domestic usage. Compaction these agro-wastes would add more values their bulk handling, conveyance storage properties. This work determined effect different binders with varying concentrations applied die pressures on some physical from carbonized corncob. Cassava starch, corn starch gelatine at three 10, 20 30% wt/wt were as briquettes predetermined compacting pressure...
Future production of chemicals (e.g., fine and specialty chemicals) in industry is faced with the challenge limited material energy resources. However, process intensification might play a significant role alleviating this problem. A vision through multifunctional reactors has stimulated research on membrane-based reactive separation processes, which membrane catalytic reaction occur simultaneously one unit. These processes are rather attractive applications because they potentially compact,...
This study characterised and adjusted certain production process parameters (pH, C/N ratio temperature) critical to increasing the efficiency, stability sustainability optimise biogas yield. The optimised setup was a 20L biodigester filled with 4.46kg of cow manure, cassava water, rumen as inoculum in 1:1:1 respectively. Microbial analysis also performed using standard procedures on substrate digestates set-up. Physical chemical pre-treatments were done substrates ensure favourable...
This study focused on the production of biodiesel via transesterification refined soybean oil obtained locally. Sodium hydroxide was used as alkali catalyst and methanol (as alcohol) in process due to its low cost. The methanol-to-oil molar ratio maintained at 6:1. effect reaction temperature with time loading were studied. varied 30, 40, 50, 60 70 oC; 0.5 1.0% weight oil, respectively. After fatty acid methyl esters [FAMEs (biodiesel)] conversion found rise an increase also but no...
ABSTRACT This study investigated production of biodiesel from oil seeds Jatropha curcas, obtained in Nigeria, with a view to encouraging the cultivation plant Nigeria and providing motivation for development this feedstock. Also effect oil-to-alcohol molar ratio on Nigerian curcas was confirming established base case. A maximum yield fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) 87% at 333 Kelvin, 1:6 1wt% NaOH catalyst concentration. The physical properties BD met ASTM standard D-6751. Consequently,...
This study aimed at comparing the effect of various carbon sources with a fixed nitrogen source for syntheses rhamnolipid biosurfactant using strain Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The used were glycerol, glucose and waste cooking oil (WCO), benefit utilising wastes. characterized microbial was obtained from Microbiology Department Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. It grown on surface culture before inoculation into production culture. Each media sterilized 121 °C, 15 psi min cooled inoculation....
As a follow-up to our previous study on the transesterification of Nigerian Jatropha curcas oil into Biodiesel using homogenous catalysis, kinetic reaction is hereby presented. The revealed that rate formation biodiesel can be increased by increasing temperature and alcohol molar ratio. optimum condition was established 60°C (reaction temperature) 1:6 (oil ratio). Accordingly, highest yield obtained from homogeneously catalyzed (JC) 86.61% w/w at with ratio 1:6. Furthermore, also conversion...
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Many existing pharmaceuticals are rendered ineffective in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases due to highly challenging aspects drug delivery most delicate organ namely brain.In order overcome problems delivering neuroprotective agents CNS, numerous strategies have been proposed.Among developed carrier poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) microspheres shown desirable outcomes because their biocompatibility, biodegradability, convenient processability and resorbability...
Heavy metals are transition elements whose presence at mild doses in water bodies is deadly. Most effectively harnessed technique of their remediation the microbial approach, also known as bio-remediation. This study hereby aimed to investigate potential Klebsiella species isolated from diesel polluted soil bioremediating heavy present effluent water. A sample was obtained an automobile repair shop Ile-Ife, Osun State Nigeria. Bacterial strains were isolated, characterized and identified by...
The paper provides a critical comparison between mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic treatment of PTA wastewater through diagnosis case study. Aspects covered are bioavailability, biodegradability, microbial population, thermodynamics, kinetics involved bio-reactor design for treatment. results the study suggests that one- stage reactor coupled with coagulation-flocculation pre-treatment unit an aerobic post could be techno-economically viable to ensure final effluent quality conforms...
The study focused on Nigeria's polyurethane (PU) production process as a test case. Though it is currently insignificant when viewed from global perspective, PU in Nigeria not eco‐friendly. Traditionally, produced by reacting petro‐based polyol with poly‐isocyanate, which made amines and phosgene are imported into the country. These two materials detrimental to human health environment, indicating that industries need re‐examine their inputs for environmental compliance. objective of this...
In this study, ZSM-5 zeolite from rice hush ash (RHA) was synthesized and modified to assess the removal of cadmium aqueous solution using standard methods. Both were characterized XRD, SEM TEM, FTIR BET. Presence silicate in RHA confirmed with XRF contain 86.85% silicate. Batch experiments adsorption carried out specific concentration shows that both zeolites demonstrated 44% 78% ions simulated respectively. The study concluded are highly efficient adsorbent for heavy metal removal.
Luffa cylindrica also known as sponge gourd (SG), is a non-edible feedstock that readily available and under-utilized. In this study, SG potential source for production of ethanol was studied under statistically optimized conditions. collected, peeled, dried, milled sieved (1mm). Several pretreatment methods were employed on namely: steam explosion, alkaline, combination alkaline zinc chloride sodium sulphite. Central Composite Design (CCD) Response Surface Methodology (RSM) used to design...
Abstract The study presents technical and economic approaches of upscaled laboratory experiment using yard waste (YW) heterogeneous slurry (HS) to produce heat power, as a means bridging the gap between energy production climate change management strategies. A combination YW:HS in ratio 2:3 with obtained from functional digester serving inoculum was fed into digester. These were mixed ratios substrates/inoculum/water 3.5:0.173:6.28 theoretically for field-scale biodigesters. modeled result...
This study determined the adsorption ability of modified sponge gourd fibre in adsorbing crude oil from simulated oil-water mixture. Modification was done on adsorbent by treating with hot water and sodium hydroxide. The dependence process particle size using mesh sizes 4.75, 2.36, 1.18 0.85 mm. treatment significantly increased gourd, removing 83.3% mixture, alkaline treated sample removed 45.1% raw 22.9%. result SEM images shows that has more pores surface which influenced better...
This study focused on presenting a secondary source academic analysis the nature of architectural design processes used in creation post-disaster housing. The specific focus was sustainability and extent to which architects have managed develop sustainable designs, both terms economic factors longevity (including possible experience future disasters). necessary due rise natural disasters globally over past two decades as well realization that those individuals most affected by tended be...
Post-consumer polymeric wastes in form of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) can now be considered suitable as a precursor for the synthesis low-cost activated carbon (AC). This study produced AC from LDPE using sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) activating agent. The reaction conditions pyrolysis were varied range 0.50 - 2.00 M, 400°C 500°C, 45 60 minutes. Physico-chemical investigations reveal that yield is significantly dependent on both carbonization temperatures time....