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Akaranta, Onyewuchi

Publications (3)

Characterization and Optimization of Crustacean Shell-derived Activated Carbon for Wastewater Treatment Applications

Akomah, Uchechi, Nwaogazie, Ify L. & Akaranta, Onyewuchi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Comparative studies of the Surface Chemistry, morphology, and physicochemical properties of crustacean shells activated chemically using acid (H2SO4) and base (KOH) were investigated. Following the activation, samples of acid and base activated Periwinkle shells (PSAAC and PSBAC)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i104486

A Review on Current Trends in Heavy Metal Removal from Water between 2000-2021

Akomah, Uchechi, Nwaogazie, Ify. L & Akaranta, Onyewuchi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Recent fiscal growth has necessitated diverse industrial processes to meet the growing demands around the world. Toxic chemicals such as micro-pollutants, personal care products, pesticides contaminate the effluents of these industries and find their way into the environment leav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1230557

Biobased Emulsion Breakers: Investigating Red Onion Skin and Orange Mesocarp Extracts for Oilfield Application

Victor-Oji, Cynthia Onyekachi, Emechebe, Stanley Chijioke, Ikwani Chizurumoke God’sdelight, Opusunju, Allwell & Akaranta, Onyewuchi · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2025

Oilfield emulsions pose significant operational challenges, affecting crude oil recovery efficiency and refining processes. Conventional chemical demulsifiers, often derived from petroleum-based compounds, pose environmental and economic concerns due to their toxicity and high pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2025/v15i2359