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View article: Baseline Characteristics of Pristine Agricultural Pods Biochar
Baseline Characteristics of Pristine Agricultural Pods Biochar Open
The valorization of agricultural pod wastes into biochar offers a sustainable pathway for waste management and the development of functional carbonaceous materials. This study comparatively evaluates biochars produced from cocoa, flamboyan…
View article: A Review of the Environmental Impacts of Certain Physical and Chemical Recycling Processes
A Review of the Environmental Impacts of Certain Physical and Chemical Recycling Processes Open
View article: Medical mimicry: abdominal tuberculosis presenting as surgical emergency
Medical mimicry: abdominal tuberculosis presenting as surgical emergency Open
Abdominal tuberculosis is a relatively uncommon but important differential diagnosis in patients presenting with abdominal symptoms, especially in regions with high TB prevalence. This case report describes an 11-years-old boy who presente…
View article: Enhancing the performance of MoO3-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: spinel CuMoO3 vs non-spinel CuO–MoO3
Enhancing the performance of MoO3-based cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries: spinel CuMoO3 vs non-spinel CuO–MoO3 Open
Developing efficient and sustainable energy storage devices is crucial for advancing mobile electronics and electric vehicles. While lithium-ion batteries currently dominate the market, their limitations have prompted the exploration of al…
View article: Self‐sustaining valorization of waste tree bark for simultaneous biochar, soot, and ash production
Self‐sustaining valorization of waste tree bark for simultaneous biochar, soot, and ash production Open
The inefficient disposal of biomass waste poses environmental and economic challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable valorization strategies. This study investigates the simultaneous production of biochar, soot, and ash from Daniel…
View article: Influence of Ash from updraft co-gasified goat bones and wooden scaffold wastes on concrete performance
Influence of Ash from updraft co-gasified goat bones and wooden scaffold wastes on concrete performance Open
Nigeria, with an annual consumption of 360,000 tonnes of goat meat, faces significant environmental challenges due to improper disposal of abattoir waste including goat bones, leading to water pollution and foul odours. Additionally, wood …
View article: Mechanical and chemical characterization of biochar-reinforced polystyrene composites
Mechanical and chemical characterization of biochar-reinforced polystyrene composites Open
This study investigates the chemical interactions and mechanical characteristics of composites made of polystyrene reinforced with biochar. Polystyrene-based resin (PBR) was combined with plantain peel-derived biochar in different weight r…
View article: Electrocapacitive removal of Na and Cd ions from contaminated aqueous solution using Fe3O4-poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrene sulfonate) modified chitosan nanosheets
Electrocapacitive removal of Na and Cd ions from contaminated aqueous solution using Fe3O4-poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrene sulfonate) modified chitosan nanosheets Open
View article: Investigating the properties and agronomic benefits of onion peel and chicken feather-derived biochars
Investigating the properties and agronomic benefits of onion peel and chicken feather-derived biochars Open
Biochar production from unconventional biomass, specifically onion peel (OP) and chicken feathers (CF), was investigated in this study. Two distinct biochars were produced by doping each biomass with the other, with the aim of exploring th…
View article: Effect of solvothermal-treated polyethylene on the mechanical properties of sandcrete blocks and concrete
Effect of solvothermal-treated polyethylene on the mechanical properties of sandcrete blocks and concrete Open
In building construction, seepage and dampness in walls present serious problems since they can cause structural failures and damage in both residential and commercial contexts. Finding more affordable options is necessary as mitigating th…
View article: Removal of phenol from wastewater using Luffa cylindrica fibers in a packed bed column: Optimization, isotherm and kinetic studies
Removal of phenol from wastewater using Luffa cylindrica fibers in a packed bed column: Optimization, isotherm and kinetic studies Open
This research entails a comparison of the effectiveness of unmodified Luffa cylindrica fiber in a fully packed bed (RLCF) and NaOH-modified Luffa cylindrica fiber in another fully packed bed (MLCF) in the context of phenol re…
View article: Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry
Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry Open
View article: A comprehensive review on the sequestration of dyes from aqueous media using maize-/corn-based adsorbents
A comprehensive review on the sequestration of dyes from aqueous media using maize-/corn-based adsorbents Open
Corn or maize (Zea mays L.) is the most significant grain crop worldwide after wheat and rice. It is widely cultivated and consumed as food, feed, and industrial raw material, along with the emission of a large quantity of corn waste. Such…
View article: From oceans to dinner plates: The impact of microplastics on human health
From oceans to dinner plates: The impact of microplastics on human health Open
Microplastics, measuring less than 5 mm in diameter, are now found in various environmental media, including soil, water, and air, and have infiltrated the food chain, ultimately becoming a part of the human diet. This study offers a compr…
View article: Advances in the extraction, classification, modification, emerging and advanced applications of crystalline cellulose: A review
Advances in the extraction, classification, modification, emerging and advanced applications of crystalline cellulose: A review Open
The distinctive characteristics and versatile applications of crystalline cellulose have garnered considerable interest in the 21st century, making it an emerging and promising material. This review highlights the current state of the art …
View article: Physical and mechanical properties of locally fabricated geopolymer-plastic ceiling boards
Physical and mechanical properties of locally fabricated geopolymer-plastic ceiling boards Open
The 21st century has seen a rise in the demand for building materials, which is not unconnected to the rise in population. The high demand has led to an increase in the price of such commodities as well as a strain on environmental resourc…
View article: Prospects and challenges of utilizing sugarcane bagasse as a bio-coagulant precursor for water treatment
Prospects and challenges of utilizing sugarcane bagasse as a bio-coagulant precursor for water treatment Open
View article: Potentially Toxic Elements in Pharmaceutical Industrial Effluents: A Review on Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Management for Human Health
Potentially Toxic Elements in Pharmaceutical Industrial Effluents: A Review on Risk Assessment, Treatment, and Management for Human Health Open
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are metallic chemicals with densities that are higher than that of water. Water pollution by PTEs due to the discharge of untreated pharmaceutical industrial effluents is a risk to human health and ecologi…
View article: Thermochemical recycling of waste disposable facemasks in a non-electrically powered system
Thermochemical recycling of waste disposable facemasks in a non-electrically powered system Open
View article: Comparative Study of Biochars from the Retort Co-Carbonization of Corn Cob and Polyethylene Wastes
Comparative Study of Biochars from the Retort Co-Carbonization of Corn Cob and Polyethylene Wastes Open
Biochar is a pyrogenic, carbon-rich by-product of the products of biomass valorization. Its applications include source of heat, carbon sequestration, soil improvement, adsorbent, chelating agent and niche for micro-organism growth. The st…
View article: Thermochemical co-conversion of biomass-plastic waste to biochar: a review
Thermochemical co-conversion of biomass-plastic waste to biochar: a review Open
Biomass and plastics are two of the most common municipal solid wastes globally that have continuously placed a burden on the environment. It is therefore important that they are properly recycled. Thermochemical co-conversion offers a val…
View article: Microstructural and thermal properties of thermally cured calcined cow bone/kaolin filled hybrid polystyrene composites
Microstructural and thermal properties of thermally cured calcined cow bone/kaolin filled hybrid polystyrene composites Open
The advantages that plastic‐based composites provide over epoxy‐based composites have catalyzed interest in the former in recent years. Polystyrene, a common packaging plastic, has been used for the production of composites. However, its h…
View article: Recovery of metallic oxide rich biochar from waste chicken feather
Recovery of metallic oxide rich biochar from waste chicken feather Open
Over the years, the devastating impact of climate change has become pronounced due to inadequate regulation for waste disposal in a developing country like Nigeria. The chicken feather-based metal oxide-rich (MOR) biochar was produced usin…
View article: Valorization of waste cassava peel into biochar: An alternative to electrically-powered process
Valorization of waste cassava peel into biochar: An alternative to electrically-powered process Open
Cassava production and consumption in its raw or processed form have experienced a rise in recent times globally, with Nigeria being the major producer of cassava in the world. However, the increased consumption of this crop has resulted i…
View article: The Role of Chemists in the Development of the Nigeria Sugar Industry– A Perspective
The Role of Chemists in the Development of the Nigeria Sugar Industry– A Perspective Open
The Nigeria sugar industry, just like the sugar industries in various countries of the world, requires the services of various professionals for its operations. One such group of professionals are chemists, who work in various segments of …
View article: Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review
Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review Open
This study is a review of published literature that discusses the utilization of biochar (BC) and plastics as filler and matrix, respectively, in a composite material. These composites, referred to as Biochar-filled plastic composites (BFP…
View article: Photocatalytic remediation of methylene blue using hydrothermally synthesized H-Titania and Na-Titania nanotubes
Photocatalytic remediation of methylene blue using hydrothermally synthesized H-Titania and Na-Titania nanotubes Open
View article: A Review on the thermochemical conversion of sugarcane bagasse into biochar
A Review on the thermochemical conversion of sugarcane bagasse into biochar Open
Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is the fibrous lignocellulosic residue left over after crushing sugarcane to extract juice for sugar and ethanol production. In this review, a concise overview of existing thermochemical technologies for the product…
View article: Thermal energy recovery and valorisation of Delonix regia stem for biochar production
Thermal energy recovery and valorisation of Delonix regia stem for biochar production Open
This study investigated the valorisation of Delonix regia stem wastes for thermal energy and material recovery. Using a retort heated carbonization reactor, the waste biomass was thermochemically converted to biochar via the carbonization …
View article: Thermal recycling strategy of Coca-Cola PVC label films by its co-carbonization with Terminalia ivorensis leaves
Thermal recycling strategy of Coca-Cola PVC label films by its co-carbonization with Terminalia ivorensis leaves Open