Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2020)
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Rice Husk Energy Content Enhancement by the Torrefaction Process: Characterization and Statistical Studies
Abstract: Torrefaction is the partial pyrolysis of biomass at atmospheric pressure, in an inert environment. The objective of this study is to torrefy the rice husk of Ethiopian origin in order to enhance its energy density. The optimum torrefaction temperature, holding time, and acid concentration were investigated in this study by the three-level-three-factor Box-Behnken Design (BBD) using the Design-Expert 7.0.0 software.
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Optimization of Sulphuric Acid Hydrolysis Process for Fermentable Sugars from Lignocellulosic Content of Wood Sawdust for Production of Cellulosic Ethanol
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the optimization of acid hydrolysis process for fermentable sugars from the lignocellulosic content of wood sawdust for cellulosic ethanol production. In this study, four process parameters were investigated; acid concentration (3-7%), solid fraction (8-12ml/gm), temperature (100-120oC) and time (90-150minutes). The total reducing sugar content of hydrolyzed solutions was analyzed using Phenol-Sulfuric Acid method. The result of the statically analysis 2mm particle size …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Review on: Extraction of essential oil (Gin Flavor) from Juniper Berries (Juniperus Communis)
Abstract: The objective of this review paper was focused on extraction of the essential oil from the berries of juniper to Gin flavor (Juniperus Communis). Beverages of alcohols are divided into three groups: malt, distilled and fermented wines liquors. Gin is common distilled liquors. The source of alcoholic liquors supply in Ethiopia is both local production and import, although there are a number of small to medium factories that produce alcoholic …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Bio-removal of Cr (VI) from tannery wastewater using Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Abstract: Chrome tanning is the most and widely used types of tanning process and the wastewater generated by these industries is a major source of chromium pollution in the form of Cr (III) & Cr(VI) and become a cause for many human health problems. Several researchers have published papers to find the solution for removal of Cr (VI) but at its low concentration and this research work investigates at high concentration …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Reverse Micellar Extraction of Direct Yellow-4 dye from Textile Effluent
Abstract: Textile industries and various dye houses are accountable for discharging highly polluted colored effluent leading to severe water pollution. Decolorization of textile effluent is the main challenge faced by these industries. In this study, the solvent extraction method was used to remove anionic dye Direct Yellow-4 (DY-4) from simulated effluent using cationic surfactant CTAB (Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide) in polar solvent isoamyl alcohol. The removal trend of the dye from aqueous …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–9 Read article