A review on treatment technologies for printing and dyeing wastewater (PDW)

U Ewuzie, OD Saliu, K Dulta, S Ogunniyi… - Journal of Water …, 2022 - Elsevier
The scarcity of clean and fresh water in some parts of the world, which is exacerbated by
man's activities either through domestic or industrial use, has been an age-old cause of …

[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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the adsorption method for norfloxacin reduction from aqueous media

PE Ohale, CA Igwegbe, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - MethodsX, 2023 - Elsevier
Norfloxacin (NRFX) is one of a class of antibiotics known as broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone
antibiotic that is frequently used to treat infectious disorders in both animals and humans …

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] Valorization of waste cassava peel into biochar: an alternative to electrically-powered process

SO Odeyemi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Total Environment …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cassava production and consumption in its raw or processed form have experienced a rise
in recent times globally, with Nigeria being the major producer of cassava in the world …