Master's/Ph.D Thesis: Recent submissions

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PRODUCTION, CHARCTERIZATIONAND APPLICATION OF BIOETHANOL FROM WHITE COCOYAM(COLOCASIA ANTIQUORIUM) AND SWEET POTATOES(IPOMEA BATATAS)

BADIRU, ADEJOJU OMODOLAPO (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2015-03)

The production and applications of bioethanol from Ipomea batatas (sweet potatoes) and Colocasia antiquorium (white cocoyam) as alternative domestic cooking fuel to replace conventional fossil cooking fuel was investigated.1kg ...
EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE SEED AND EXTRACTED OIL OF (Canarium schweinfurthii bursaraceae) PURPLE CANARY TREE

AYOADE, GBOLAHAN WAHAB (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2015-03)

The matured disease-free atili (Canarium schweinfurthii) seeds and their extracted oils (crude and refined) were evaluated for their chemical composition using standard methods. The proximate composition (%) of the seed ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF SMOKED FISH PACKED WITH BIOFILM PLASTIC INCORPORATED WITH CITRUS (Citrus limon B.) EXTRACT

AWONYEMI, OLATUNDE ISAAC (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-10)

The non-biodegradability and attendant environmental menace of polyethylene and other modern days packaging materials has triggered the need for environmentally friendly materials. Bioplastic film, an environmentally ...
BIOSORPTION OF LEAD AND CADMIUM FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION IN SINGLE AND BINARY SYSTEM USINGAVOCADOPEAR (Pearsea americana) EXOCARP

AROWOJOBE, YEMISI (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2015-10)

This project work was carried out to assess the potentials of Avocado pear ( Pearsea americana) exocarp for the removal of lead and cadmium ions both in single and in binary metal system from aqueous solution. Effects ...
SEQUESTRATION OF PHENOL AND 4-NITROPHENOL FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L.) SHELL-CLAY COMPOSITE

AREO, FELICIA IYABODE (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-12)

Pollution is one of the problems that influence all lives and environment. Wastewater mostly generated from industries produces large amount of toxic substances, which are harmful to the environment and aquatic life. Phenol ...
SYNTHESIS OF DIAZO DYE USING 4-AMINOPHENOL AND N, N- DIMETHYLANILINE AS COUPLERS AND ITS DYEABILITY POTENTIAL ON MODIFIED LINEN FIBRE

APARA, EMMANUEL OSIGOYEYI (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-07)

The synthesis, properties of diazo dyes derived from 2,4-dichloroaniline using 4-aminophenol and N,N-Dimethylaniline as couplers in a 2 stage reaction was described. The dye was prepared via diazotization and coupling ...
ANALYSIS OF SOME DYED ANCIENT TEXTILES FROM EDO STATE

AMOREN, LILIAN EKIUWA (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2016-04)

This work attempts to x-ray the identity of dyes used on Edo ancient textiles (Igbegbe, Evbu, Isonyen and Egbu) of seven to eight decades ago – whether it matches the ancient dyes of known structures such as indigo, ...
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVYMETALS IN SELECTED IMPORTED FROZEN FISHES IN AKURE, ONDO STATE

ALIYU, TAJUDEEN ADEWALE (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2016-08)

Fish is a very important source of protein readily available for human nutrition. Fish consumption is recommended because of its nutritional benefits. Diet has been a major source of contamination by heavy metals in man. ...
EXTRACTIVE SEPARATION OF VANADIUM (V) AND MOLYBDENUM (VI) FROM SULPHURIC ACID SOLUTION WITH 1- OCTANOL

ALADENIKA, ADELEYE ADEPOJU (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-07)

The extractive separation of Molybdenum (VI) and Vanadium (V) from sulphuric acid solution has been studied in the presence of KHSO₄ as salting-out agent with 1- octanol as extractant.The highest separation factor of ...
SEQUESTRATION OF CADMIUM FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION USING GLUTARALDEHYDE CROSS-LINKED CHITOSAN HYDROGEL

AKINYOTU, ABIODUN VINCENT (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2016-05)

In this research work, comparative adsorption studies of Cd(II) ions on snail shell derived chitosan and glutaraldehyde crosslinked chitosan from aqueous solution were performed. Chitosan was extracted from snail shells ...
ABATEMENT OF POLLUTING EFFECTS OF WASTE DUMP LEACHATE USING ORGANIC AND INORGANIC COAGULANTS

AKINYOMI, BOLANLE OMOLERE (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-12)

Pollution is one of the major challenges associated with the release of leachates from a landfill either naturally or through designated wells. Effectiveness of some organic substances that can act as coagulants (powder ...
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATIONAND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLESUSING ALOE VERA EXTRACT AND COCONUT WATER

AKINSUROJU, SUNDAY OMOLOLU (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2017-03)

Silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Aloe vera leaf extract and coconut water as the reducing and stabilizing agents. Aloe vera leaf extract and coconut water were separately added to silver trioxonitrate (v) (1 ...
FEASIBILITY OF GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogeae L.) BIOMASS AS POTENTIAL FEEDSTOCK FOR BIO-FUEL PRODUCTION

AKINRETI, IYABODE BRIGHT (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-12)

This research investigated the feasibility of groundnut wastes (shells and peels) as potential feedstock for bio-fuel production. About 100 g each of groundnut shells and peels were used for acid hydrolysis and 750 g of ...
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL ANALYSES OF SURFACE WATERAND SEDIMENT SAMPLES FROM TWO ILAJE COMMUNITIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

AKINNAWO, SOLOMON OLUWASEUN (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2016-05)

Water and sediment are crucial for the survival of aquatic organisms, hence it is imperative to determine the levels of contaminants in both systems. This research work was conducted to evaluate the effects of seasonal ...
PHYTOREMEDIATION OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS FROM AQUEOUS MEDIA BY WATER HYACINTH (EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES (Mart) Solms)

AKINLAMI, OMOKEHINDE OSENI (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2004-06)

Phytoremediation of heavy metals namely: Cadniium, Copper and Lead from aqueous medium by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes(Mart) solms) was examined by growing the plants in aqueous media polluted with trace metals. ...
ADSORPTION OF LEAD (II) ION and CADMIUM (II) ION USING BANANA Musa acuminata AND MORINGA Oleifera LEAVES

AKINADE, NURUDEEN (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-12)

Adsorption has been investigated as an effective technique for the treatment of waste water containing heavy metals, resulting from humans and industrial activities. The hazardous and adverse effects caused by heavy metals ...
DISTRIBUTION OF HEAVYMETALS IN THE SOIL OF AUTO-MECHANIC WORKSHOPS IN AKURE, ONDO STATE,NIGERIA

AJISAFE, MONDAY PETER (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2017-02)

Total metal concentrations and five-stage sequential extraction schemes were employed to investigate the potential environmental risk of seven important metals in the soil of selected auto-mechanic workshops in Akure ...
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVYMETALS IN OLD MINING SITES IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATENIGERIA.

AGBOOLA, CHRISTY KEMI (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2019-09)

The purpose of this study was to assess the concentration of some heavy metals:namely Cu, Cd, Pb, Zn and Cr in abandoned tin mined soils around Du and Zawan, Jos south local government area, Plateau state. A total of 30 ...
ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES OF WATER, SOIL, SEDIMENTS AND PLANT SAMPLES IN SANGO-IJOKODO AREA OF IBADAN, NIGERIA.

AFOLABI, TAOFEEK ADELEKE (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2012-05)

Increasing population density had led to growth in domestic and commercial activities due to urbanization. This has severe effect on the environment because of indiscriminate disposal of domestic waste and sewages and ...
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS, CHEMICAL MODIFICATIONS AND POTENTIAL UTILIZATION OF SOME PLANT GUMS

ADEYANJU, OLUSOLA (Fed University of Technology Akure, 2015-08)

Exudate gum samples were collected from six different gum producing trees purified and studied. They were compared with two standard gums, Acacia senegal and Anacardium occidentale exudate gum. The crude gums were first ...

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