U. C. Okoro

Design, Synthesis, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Novel Threonine-based Sulfonamide Derivatives

M. C. Egbujor, U. C. Okoro, D. C. Nwobodo, C. U. Ezeagu, U. B. Amadi, C. G. Okenwa-Ani, J. I. Ugwu, I. G. Okoye, I. P. Abu & P. I. Egwuatu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Aim: To systematically design, synthesize and evaluate the biological activities of new threonine-based sulfonamide derivatives in order to achieve improved drug potency. Methodology: Sulfamoyl carboxylic acids were prepared by the reaction of threonine with the appropriate sulfo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i830470

Biogas Production from Waste By-products of Ethanol Production: 3. Modeling of Gas Yield with Time

A. U. Ofoefule, U. C. Okoro, O. D. Onukwuli & C. N. Anyanwu · Physical Science International Journal · 2013

The modeling of gas yield with time for the biogas production from waste by-products of ethanol production process was studied. The wastes from the processing of four starch feedstock and from their fermentation wort were utilized for the biogas production studies. The wastes con...

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Biodiesel Production from Tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) Oil and Characterization of its Blend with Petro-diesel

A. U. Ofoefule, C. N. Ibeto, U. C. Okoro & O. D. Onukwuli · Physical Science International Journal · 2013

This study was carried out to assess the fuel quality of biodiesel produced from tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) oil and its blends with petro- diesel. The oil was extracted from the tigernut by solvent extraction method using petroleum ether. The oil was trans-esterified using pot...

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