Biodiesel production from Argemone mexicana oil using chicken eggshell derived CaO catalyst

F Ashine, Z Kiflie, SV Prabhu, BZ Tizazu… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study aimed to optimize the process on the yield percentage of biodiesel from
Argemone mexicana oil using calcium oxide as catalyst derived from chicken eggshells. The …

Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apple): bioactive compounds, nutritional profile, nutraceutical properties and potential food applications: a review

V Rao, A Poonia - Food Production, Processing and Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
Herbal remedies and related foods provide healing properties for a range of diseases,
resulting in a higher standard of living. Bitter apple is extremely beneficial due to its bioactive …

[HTML][HTML] Eco-friendly self-terminated process for preparation of CaO catalyst based on chitosan production wastes for biodiesel production

IM Maafa, AAS Alahl, MO Abd El-Magied, X Cui… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the major obstacles to the realization of a sustainable planet is the handling of liquid
waste, which is where Chitosan production waste (CPW) have been becoming a significant …

Navigating prospects and challenges for green fuels for achieving economical, environmental and ecological resilience: a scientific review

CT Oloyede, OE Itabiyi, OA Popoola, SO Jekayinfa… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This review explores the potential of green fuels, derived from biological sources, as a viable
replacement for conventional fossil fuels. Green fuels offer significant environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Nanocrystalline cellulose derived from melon seed shell (Citrullus colocynthis L.) for reduction and stabilization of silver nanoparticles: Synthesis and catalytic …

SA Ogundare, V Moodley, JF Amaku… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2021 - Elsevier
Melon seed shells (MSS) are a hazard to the environment as they host disease vectors. To
alleviate the effect, we explored melon seed shells (MSS) as a new source of …

Valorisation of waste carton paper, melon seed husks, and groundnut shells to thermal insulation panels for structural applications

UW Robert, SE Etuk, OE Agbasi, SA Ekong… - Polytechnica, 2021 - Springer
In the midst of challenges facing affordable, safe and sustainable housing development,
there is a continuous increase in the vast amounts of carton papers, melon seed husks, and …

[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide association study and population structure analysis of seed-bound amino acids and total protein in watermelon

V Joshi, P Nimmakayala, Q Song, V Abburi… - PeerJ, 2021 - peerj.com
Background Watermelon seeds are a powerhouse of value-added traits such as proteins,
free amino acids, vitamins, and essential minerals, offering a paleo-friendly dietary option …

Optimization of Biodiesel Production Parameters from Cucurbita maxima Waste Oil Using Microwave Assisted via Box‐Behnken Design Approach

KB Hundie - Journal of Chemistry, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The production of biodiesel from vegetables or fruits waste oils has high potential as
renewable energy. The Cucurbita maxima wastes are massive source of oils, which are …

Investigation of the Nutrient Composition of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) under Herbicide Treatment

SO Akpasi, KM Oghenejoboh, HO Shoyiga, SL Kiambi… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
During the 2013 and 2014 harvest seasons, field and laboratory experiments were
conducted in Nigeria's inferred agroecological zone. The nutritive value of fluted pumpkin …

Nutritional Evaluation of Calabash Gourd (Lagenaria Siceraria) Seeds and Oil

AF Akinsola, I Osasona, ET Akintayo… - Journal of Culinary …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The nutritional, anti-nutritional contents of calabash gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) seed flour
and some nutritional values of its oil were evaluated using standard analytical methods. The …