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Gluconic acid production from cane molasses using Aspergillus carneus
Abstract: Gluconic acid is a multifunctional organic acid, non-volatile, non-corrosive, non-toxic, readily biodegradable, with environmentally friendly properties. In this study, gluconic acid was produced from the treated molasses using Aspergillus carneus strain under the submerged fermentation. The parameters were studied using the four-factor, three-level Box-Behnken design using using Design Expert ® version 11. The acid produced was characterized using the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The optimum values of the parameters were …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Investigation of Characteristics of Vernonia amygdalina Stem on Remediation of Crude Oil Polluted Loamy Soil Environment
Abstract: The effectiveness of Vernonia amygdalina in Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) mitigation in a loamy soil environment was monitored using mixture of 100ml of Crude oil, 2kg of loamy soil and 25g to 100g of remediant determined. The experiment was set-up based on the design concept considered as presented in this research, which involved constant volume of 100ml of crude oil, constant mass of 2kg of loamy and changes in mass …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Security Vulnerability Assessment Of A Hypothetical Lng Gas Treating Plant Using A Spreadsheet Template
Abstract: The upsurge of terrorism and attacks on chemical plants in several nations, including Nigeria, has necessitated the need for vulnerability studies. This study uses the Security Vulnerability Assessment, Prevention, and Prediction approach to analyze the vulnerabilities of a hypothetical chemical plant using a developed spreadsheet template. With a safety barrier method, an attack model based on security barriers was developed. External, internal, interior, critical, and fail-safe security barriers were proposed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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The Positive Significance of Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon Grass) in Remediation of Crude Oil in the Environment of Soil
Abstract: The effectiveness of using lemon grass in the remediation of soil contaminated by crude oil was investigated. The material investigated is lemon grass and the potential in terms of performance was monitored with biokinetic parameters evaluation. Six samples of 1000g of soil each were polluted with 100 ml of raw crude oil. The samples were later amended with dosage of 20g, 40g, 60g, 80g and 100g of dried lemon grass …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Effect of Pad and Disc Materials on the Behaviour of Disc Brake against Fluctuating Loading Conditions
Abstract: Disc brake in an automobile plays an important role to control the vehicle during running condition. Recently, asbestos, which is widely used disc brake material is recognised as a carcinogenic material by world health organisation and has been banned throughout the world to eliminate the diseases caused by asbestos material. Therefore, people are looking towards suitable alternatives to replace asbestos with other alternative materials. In this work, an attempt is …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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Technical challenges for using E-rickshaw as a mode of transport on Indian Roads
Abstract: Electric three-wheelers or e-rickshaws in a very short span have emerged as a economic and environment friendly mode of public road transport in India. Their numbers has increased exponentially in the absence of organized players and no government policy. Local manufactures prepare designs according to the market needs neglecting the safety and technical aspects and thus putting the life of users and other road commuters in danger. This research paper …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Selection of R14-tyres using Analytic Hierarchical Process on the Basis of Uniformity and Strength
Abstract: Tyres play a commanding role in an automobile industry. Balancing and safety of the vehicle are the primary issues for automobile industry. These two parameters are highly dependent on the uniformity and strength of the tyres. There are various criteria that affect tyres uniformity and strength. Consequently, selection of tyres is a Multi-criteria Decision Making (MCDM) problem. In that respect are many methods available for selection of tyres; however, this …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–17 Read article
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Reduction of Pollutant for SI Engine Using Argon and Oxy-hydrogen
Abstract: Reducing the emission associated with oil combustion is gaining increasing interest worldwide. Due to their dangerous effects on human health, vegetation and climate, various pre-combustion, in-cylinder and post combustion techniques have been tried for their abatement. The combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel with air produces mainly carbon dioxide(CO2) and Water(H2O). However, internal combustion engines are not perfectly efficient, so some of the fuel is not burned, which results in the …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on the Production and Usage of UCVO and WSLO as an Alternative Fuels to Diesel Engines
Abstract: Recently, black/biodiesels are gaining wider popularity as they can be made from renewable resources and wastages, thus, providing an extra environmental values. Indeed, reuse of the waste spent lubrication oil (WSLO) and used vegetable cooking oils (UVCO) has attracted researchers as the wastes generated are on a massive level everywhere and are posing an environmental hazard in handling serious problems of waste management. The transesterification process and centrifuge operations are …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Building a Resilient Climate Regulatory Ecosystem for Nigeria
Abstract: Terrestrial ecosystems, which store more carbon than the atmosphere, are vital to influencing carbon dioxide-driven climate change. Climate and land-use change are critical and interlinked components of the Carbon budget in human-dominated landscape, using the InVEST model maps of land use and stocks in four Carbon pools (aboveground biomass, belowground biomass, soil, dead organic matter) are used to estimate the amount of Carbon currently stored in the landscape and the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 46–62 Read article
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An Evaluation of Climate-Resilient Urban Transport System Using Climate Change Scenario in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria.
Abstract: Abstract The objective of this project is to provide transit professionals with information and analysis relevant to adapting [1] transportation assets and services to climate change impacts. Climate impacts such as thermal discomfort and flooding will hinder agencies’ ability to achieve goals such as attaining a state of good repair and providing reliability and safety. The report examines anticipated climate impacts on Lagos transit and current climate change adaptation efforts …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Low cost method for fuel production from Plastic waste
Abstract: There is a huge problem of plastic waste remaining bulbous, eventhough many solutions are put forth. The production of synthetic plastic has reached 400 million tons worldwide, from which 50% is thrown in landfills or recycled; 15 million tons reach seas and oceans.Inceneration and other waste management methods have many limitations, which includes hazards of secondary pollutants. And moreover, there is no more land filling space for waste accumulation. Land …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 41–47 Read article
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Impact of Food Delivery Applications on Traditional Dining Behavior: A Consumer Behavior Analysis
Abstract: The lack of clear guidance for responsible food service companies to reduce their environmental footprint means that efforts taken by restaurants may not have the intended environmental impact. As a result, Green Seal conducted his LCA study of restaurants and foodservice establishments to define environmental priorities. Every year, almost 34 million tons of food waste are dumped in landfills in India. When this food waste decomposes, methane gas is generated, …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON FROM ORANGE PEELS
Abstract: In this study, an attempt was made to establish Green Energy from agricultural waste (orange peels). Activated carbon (AC) produced from orange peels with chemical activation agent i.e. phosphoric acid (H3PO4) by carbonization activation process. The influences of the process, carbonization temperature and activation temperature (600 °C) for time 2 hour with H3PO4 of 1:1 ratio on the resulting activated carbon properties were evaluated. The AC is an excellent adsorbent …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Bamboo by Chemical Activation
Abstract: In this study, an attempt was made to prepare an activated carbon (AC) from bamboo by chemical activation method. Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) was used as a chemical activation agent for the production of AC from bamboo under conditions of temperature 600 °C for 1 h. The AC is an excellent adsorbent and its applications are widely described in literatures. Prepared ACs, are characterized by standard methods XRD, SEM, FTIR, XRF. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Application of Heterogeneous Catalytic Technology based Solar Reactor for Treatment of Textile Effluent Water by Sunlight
Abstract: To work on sustainable wastewater treatment method based on solar radiations is a challenging task for scientists. We have used sunlight, a renewable and constant source of energy, to take the substantial advantages of PCD (photo catalytic degradation) technique for the treatment of polluted water. The photocatalyst (TiO2) can remove most of the water soluble organic pollutants of water in sun light. This technique is very much cost effective and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Basic Urea and Ammonia Synthesis
Abstract: AbstractIndian population has continued to grow at the rate of 1.2% per year. This population explosion demands for around 263 million tonne of food grain per annum. From the present level of production of some 241 million tonnes (2012–2013); it is clear that an adequate quantity of fertilizer has to be made available. Urea (NH2CONH2) and ammonia (NH3) are of great importance to the agriculture industry as nitrogen-rich fertilizer. This …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Phytoextraction of Lead and Chromium by Leafy Vegetables (Lettuce, Kale and Swiss Chard)
Abstract: This research was carried out to assess the accumulation of Cr and Pb in leafy vegetables (lettuce, kale and Swiss chard) in their harvestable part and root from artificially polluted soil with Pb and Cr. Soil sample was characterized for its pH, organic matter (OM), cation exchange capacity (CEC), electrical conductivity (EC) and texture. Soil sample digested by mixture of HNO3 and HClO4 was analyzed. Pb accumulation in shoot was …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Synthesis, Structural Studies and Catalytic activity of Copper(II) Complex Supported by N, N′-bis (2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde) 4-Methylbenzene-1, 2-Diamine
Abstract: A novel robust method for synthesis of 3-MOBdMBn-Cu complex, supported by -ONNO-tetradentate Schiff-base ligand is presented. This copper complex is prepared by the reactions of metal solution with one molar equivalent of 3-MOBdMBn (N, N’-bis (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) 4-Methylbenzene-1, 2-diamine) Schiff-base ligand in methanol under nitrogen atmosphere. In contrast to other catalysts, the main advantage of this catalyst system was that the cost of the catalyst was remarkably low and it can …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 53–60 Read article
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Inhibitors of steel corrosion sector
Abstract: Inhibitor application in medium of exposure is to mitigate corrosion of mild steel. In industrial and ambient weather corrosions is either from acidic medium or soil compositions. Most of inhibitors appear to be green in origin i.e. environmentally friendly. These explorations account to prevent usage of toxic and high cost synthetic inhibitors. Comparative behaviors about inhibition efficiency restrain a long list of organic natural inhibitors to that of synthetic inorganic …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–22 Read article