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Anike, E. N.
Chemical Engineering Department Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State
Ugwuodo, C. B.
Chemical Engineering Department Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State
Odoh, E. E.
Project Development Institute (PRODA), Emene, Enugu, Enugu State
Mbah, G. O.
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu
ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to
investigate the potential alkali content of waste plantain peel for the purpose
of efficient utilization of similar resources as means of waste management.
Photometry and titrimetry methods of analysis were adopted in this
investigation, and the results obtained indicate that plantain peel ash (PPA)
contains potassium carbonate that can be exploited by causticization reaction
with waste lime to produce caustic potash. The optimum causticization reaction
temperature and time, 750C and 10 minutes, respectively were
established. The yield of 71.5% of the theoretical value, 74.5% conversion, 33%
product purity were obtained. The efficient utilization of renewable potential
alkali rich agricultural waste for production of environmental friendly product
(KOH) at the established process conditions will inevitably help reduce the
level of the associated environmental hazards.
It will also serve as a model for maximum exploitation of closely
related waste resources.
Keywords: Renewable, exploitation, calcination, organic waste, causticization, environmental
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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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Vol. 4 No. 1, JUNE 2018
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