Biomass-derived activated carbon monoliths: A review of production routes, performance, and commercialization potential

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Activated carbon monoliths produced from biomass feedstocks have emerged as a
promising option for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. This review paper …

Adsorption of crude oil from aqueous solution: a review

EC Emenike, J Adeleke, KO Iwuozor, S Ogunniyi… - Journal of Water …, 2022 - Elsevier
Crude oil provides a significant contribution to a country's economy, resulting in a diverse
range of petroleum products that can be used to create significant income. However, the …

Prospects and problems in the development of biochar-filled plastic composites: a review

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Functional …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
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 …

Recovery of metallic oxide rich biochar from waste chicken feather

AG Adeniyi, SA Abdulkareem, CA Adeyanju… - Low-carbon Materials …, 2023 - Springer
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 …

Valorization of waste biaxially‐oriented polypropylene plastic films by its co‐carbonization with almond leaves

AG Adeniyi, VT Amusa, KO Iwuozor… - … & Sustainable Energy, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study utilized the top‐lit updraft technology for the co‐carbonization of waste biaxially‐
oriented polypropylene (BOPP) and almond leaves (Terminalia catappa) for the production …

[HTML][HTML] Adsorptive removal of volatile petroleum hydrocarbons from aqueous solution by zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF-8) and iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles

HI Eldos, M Khan, N Zouari, S Saeed… - … Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPHs), including pentane, ethylbenzene, methyl tert-butyl
ether, toluene, and n-hexane, are often found on the surface and underground water due to …

Comparative assessment of biochar produced from LDPE and neem leaves using batch and semi-batch biomass fuel-based reactors

KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, J Adeleke, TT Micheal… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This research aims to investigate and compare the properties of biochar derived from low-
density polyethylene (LDPE) and neem leaves, utilizing both batch and semi-batch biomass …

Solvated polystyrene resin: a perspective on sustainable alternative to epoxy resin in composite development

AG Adeniyi, EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor… - Materials Research …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Because of its superior mechanical qualities, chemical resistance, and adherence to a
variety of substrates, epoxy resin is the most often utilized plastic matrix in composite …

Improving the thermophysical aspects of innovative clay brick composites for sustainable development via TiO2 and rGO nanosheets

MA Shahat, YMZ Ahmed, A Ghitas, AH El‑Shater… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current work, distinctive nanoscale fillers, such as reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and
titanium oxide (TiO 2), were synthesized to open up novel opportunities to enhance the …

Synthesis of activated carbon monolith from lignocellulosic material: Evaluation of product quality

EC Emenike, KP Odimayomi, KO Iwuozor, M Ndagi… - MRS Advances, 2023 - Springer
A simple method was used to synthesize activated carbon monoliths (ACM) from the
lignocellulosic biomass waste of Daniella oliveri fruits. KOH was utilized as the activating …