Archive:: American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2021

Evaluation of Biodiesel Produced from Blends of Sunflower Oil and Beef Tallow Through Base Catalysis

Hadiza Dawi, Ibrahim Muduru, Bilyaminu Abdulkadir

Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2021

Pages: 23-28

Received: 25 June 2021

Accepted: 6 July 2021

Published: 15 July 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpst.20210702.11

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Abstract: The inclination towards climate change and environmental pollution mitigation directs this research toward creating an alternative fuel source to fossil fuel for use in developing tropical countries. This study is designed to investigate biodiesel (alkyl esters) obtained by transesterification of blends of refined sunflower oil and beef tallow usin... Show More

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Production of Chitosan from Crab Shells Using an Aqueous Extract of Wood Ash for the Deacetylation of Chitin: An Innovative, Eco-friendly, and Low-cost Method

Juliao Monjane, Dercio Chemane, Amandio Zimba, Paulo Dimande, Amalia Uamusse

Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2021

Pages: 29-37

Received: 9 March 2021

Accepted: 25 March 2021

Published: 22 July 2021

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpst.20210702.12

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Abstract: The importance of chitosan has grown significantly over the last years due to its medicinal, agricultural, and industrial applications, as well as the biodegradability properties. The present study aimed to describe for the first time, the preparation of chitosan from chitin using wood ash aqueous extract as an alkaline medium. Chitin was obtained ... Show More

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