[HTML][HTML] A review on the thermochemical conversion of sugarcane bagasse into biochar

KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, JO Ighalo, FO Omoarukhe… - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) is the fibrous lignocellulosic residue left over after crushing
sugarcane to extract juice for sugar and ethanol production. In this review, a concise …

[HTML][HTML] Thermochemical co-conversion of biomass-plastic waste to biochar: A review

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, OJ Ajala… - Green Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biomass and plastics are two of the most common municipal solid wastes globally that have
continuously placed a burden on the environment. It is therefore important that they are …

Biomass-derived activated carbon monoliths: A review of production routes, performance, and commercialization potential

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Activated carbon monoliths produced from biomass feedstocks have emerged as a
promising option for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. This review paper …

[HTML][HTML] Efficient recycling of disposable face masks via co-carbonization with waste biomass: a pathway to a cleaner environment

EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor, SA Agbana… - Cleaner Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Used COVID-19 masks produce a large amount of garbage that frequently overwhelms
waste management facilities, hence they are frequently disposed of improperly. It is …

Adsorption of crude oil from aqueous solution: a review

EC Emenike, J Adeleke, KO Iwuozor, S Ogunniyi… - Journal of Water …, 2022 - Elsevier
Crude oil provides a significant contribution to a country's economy, resulting in a diverse
range of petroleum products that can be used to create significant income. However, the …

Biochar from coconut residues: an overview of production, properties, and applications

JO Ighalo, J Conradie, CR Ohoro, JF Amaku… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The world's growing population and industrial activities have led to increased energy
demand and the depletion of fossil fuels, causing environmental pollution and global …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in the extraction, classification, modification, emerging and advanced applications of crystalline cellulose: a review

EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor, OD Saliu, J Ramontja… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
The distinctive characteristics and versatile applications of crystalline cellulose have
garnered considerable interest in the 21st century, making it an emerging and promising …

A critical review on the removal of mercury (Hg2+) from aqueous solution using nanoadsorbents

EC Emenike, AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, CJ Okorie… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Even at very low concentrations, exposure to mercury or its complexes can have dangerous
effects on living organisms and result in conditions that affect humans. It is essential to …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal energy recovery and valorisation of Delonix regia stem for biochar production

AG Adeniyi, CA Adeyanju, EC Emenike… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigated the valorisation of Delonix regia stem wastes for thermal energy and
material recovery. Using a retort heated carbonization reactor, the waste biomass was …

Retort carbonization of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) waste for thermal energy recovery

AG Adeniyi, CA Adeyanju, KO Iwuozor… - Clean Technologies and …, 2023 - Springer
Production of biochar from bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) is a potential route to recover
thermal energy from biomass. This study presents a preliminary investigation into the …