Fats and oils are non-volatile substances insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvent.
They constitute along with protein and carbohydrates, the major food stuffs and are widely …

The service of mineral insulating oils for power transformer insulation and cooling aspects
cannot be disavowed. However, the continued use of mineral oils is questionable due to …

In this study, saponins extracted from leaves and stem bark of Jatropha curcas L. were
investigated for surface-active properties. Conductivity and surface tension measurements …

Na/ZnO loaded SBA-15 has been prepared by one-pot method in atmospheric conditions
(without employing hydrothermal treatment) and following wet impregnation method. The …

Increasing demand of fossil fuel and its depleting stock across the globe have necessitated
a search for potential alternative sources of renewable energy. Recently focus has shifted to …

This study examined the use of surface response methodology to investigate the influence of
operating variables on the transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) to biodiesel over …

Biodiesel is one of the renewable energy (RE) sources that has received much interest due
to its promising properties. Recently, the use of coconut oil as biodiesel has caught the …

Nigeria has joined the league of countries seeking for alternatives to fossil fuels. Biofuel has
emerged as a credible alternative and blend stock for the dwindling petroleum resources …

The remarkable development in high-voltage direct current and high-voltage alternating
current transmission systems calls for a renewed assessment of dielectric liquids for …

This study investigates the thermochemical properties of the separate components of
jatropha biomass residues of Nigerian origin towards bio-oil production. The biomass …