Environmental pollutions, energy problems and other uncertainties associated with the use of fossil fuel are some reasons which constitute the quest for eco-compatible fuel substitutes. Vegetable oils (VOs) are known raw materials that will remedy the situation. Palm oil (PO) and...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2023/v24i3811
One of the naturally abundant minerals with diverse industrial applications is the clay mineral. The choice of application depends on the characteristics of the clay. In this study, internal composition of the large and untapped Ogwuta clay deposit located in Afikpo, South Easter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i430144
Aims: Ogwuta clay from Unwana in the South Eastern part of Nigeria was modified by ion exchange reaction using hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (HDTMAC). Study Design: This study was analyzed experimentally and instrumentally. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carrie...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i930431
Aim: Refinery wastes have been regarded as a consortium of majorly organic pollutants and improper management metamorphose to the distortion of human and environmental domains. In this study, the efficiency of hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (HDTMAC)-modified Ogwuta kaolinite...