Development and Characterization of Self-healing Car Paint Using Chitosan

Development and Characterization of Self-healing Car Paint Using Chitosan   Abstract of Development and Characterization of Self-healing Car Paint Using Chitosan Car surfaces are vulnerable to scratches from environmental conditions, thereby prompting car users to visit car workshop for re-spray. This process does not usually bring permanent solution to scratches on car surfaces since they…

Studies on the Properties of Short Okra-glass Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

Studies on the Properties of Short Okra-glass Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites   Abstract of Studies on the Properties of Short Okra-glass Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites In this work,theproperties of short okra-glass fibers reinforced epoxy hybrid composites were studied. Critical fiber length of the okra fiber was studied at different lengths (10mm, 20mm, 30mm,…

Effect of Eggshell as a Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Flexible Polyurethane Foam

Effect of Eggshell as a Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Flexible Polyurethane Foam   Abstract of Effect of Eggshell as a Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Traditionally, calcium carbonate is used as a filler in foam industries and studies have shown that egg-shell contains about 94 % calcium carbonate. The…

Production of Ethanol Through the Fermentation of Reducing Sugars Resulting From the Hydrolysis of Pretreated Sawdust (Hardwood)

Production of Ethanol Through the Fermentation of Reducing Sugars Resulting From the Hydrolysis of Pretreated Sawdust (Hardwood)   Chapter One of Production of Ethanol Through the Fermentation of Reducing Sugars Resulting From the Hydrolysis of Pretreated Sawdust (Hardwood) INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Lignocellulosic biomass (e.g. sawdust obtained from wood) provides a unique and sustainable…

Experimental Investigation of Macronutrient Contents of Cassava Leaves Composted Agricultural Soil

Experimental Investigation of Macronutrient Contents of Cassava Leaves Composted Agricultural Soil   Abstract of Experimental Investigation of Macronutrient Contents of Cassava Leaves Composted Agricultural Soil Agricultural Soil is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and countless organisms that together support life on earth. The use of compost or organic manure is currently being advocated…

Effect of Different Solvent Types on the Yield of Oil From Avocado Pear Seed

Effect of Different Solvent Types on the Yield of Oil From Avocado Pear Seed   Chapter One of Effect of Different Solvent Types on the Yield of Oil From Avocado Pear Seed INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Vegetables and fruits are essential foods in our diet and also have many compounds that are beneficial for…

Determination the Concentration Levels of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (Tph) in Soils Found in Automobile Shop

Determination the Concentration Levels of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (Tph) in Soils Found in Automobile Shop   Chapter One of Determination the Concentration Levels of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (Tph) in Soils Found in Automobile Shop INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Petroleum hydrocarbons are used generally in our environment as fuel and chemicalcompounds. The uncontrolled release of petroleum…

Production of Bio-diesel Using Palm Kernel

Production of Bio-diesel Using Palm Kernel                            Chapter One of Production of Bio-diesel Using Palm Kernel BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters) is an alternative fuel for diesel engines. It is an alcohol ester product from the transesterification of triglycerides in vegetable oils or animals accomplished by reacting lower alcohols such as…

Production of Chemical Insecticides Using Neem Oil and the Processes Involved

Production of Chemical Insecticides Using Neem Oil and the Processes Involved   Chapter One of Production of Chemical Insecticides Using Neem Oil and the Processes Involved INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY According to Wikipedia “An insecticide is a chemical used against insects. They include homicides and parricides used against the eggs and larvae of insects, respectively….

Extraction of Silica From Rice Husk Ash

Extraction of Silica From Rice Husk Ash   Chapter One of Extraction of Silica From Rice Husk Ash INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Critical economic and environmental situations of the current days encourage companies and researchers to develop and improve technologies intended to reduce or minimize industrial wastes. As a consequence, much effort has been…

Extraction of Oil From Watermelon Seed

Extraction of Oil From Watermelon Seed   Chapter One of Extraction of Oil From Watermelon Seed INTRODUCTION The edible fruit of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the family Cubitaceae. The fruit contains many obovate, smooth compressed seeds thickened at the margin and of a black or yellowish white colour. Watermelon plays a very important role in Africa as…

Extraction of Oil From Coconut

Extraction of Oil From Coconut   Abstract of Extraction of Oil From Coconut This study was carried out on extraction of oil from coconut and its characterization. Solvent extraction and characterization of oil from coconut seed using alternative solvents have been studied. The solvents used were Isopropanol and Petroleum ether. The Physicochemical parameters of the…

Production of Foam Using Plastic Support

Production of Foam Using Plastic Support   Chapter One of Production of Foam Using Plastic Support INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic made from the styrene monomer. Most people know it under the name Styrofoam, which is actually the trade name of a polystyrene foam product used for housing insulation Delebecq,…

Production of Liquid and Vapourised Air Freshener From Local Raw Materials

Production of Liquid and Vapourised Air Freshener From Local Raw Materials   Chapter One of Production of Liquid and Vapourised Air Freshener From Local Raw Materials INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY An air freshener is a product designed to mask or remove unpleasant room odors, (Umbach, 1991). These products typically deliver fragrance and other odor…

Production and Fermentation of Alcohol From Palm Wine

Production and Fermentation of Alcohol From Palm Wine   Abstract of Production and Fermentation of Alcohol From Palm Wine This research work was arrived as the formulation and production of alcohol from the fermentation of palm wine. A fresh palm wine was ated which was obtained  from Emene in Enugu State.  The characteristics that was…

Extraction and Characterization of Oil From Date Seed

Extraction and Characterization of Oil From Date Seed   Abstract of Extraction and Characterization of Oil From Date Seed The aim of this project is centered on the extraction and characterization of oil from date seed. The extraction is carried out with the use of a soxhlet apparatus and a solvent hexane which is chosen…

Extraction and Characterization of Oil From Cashew Nut

Extraction and Characterization of Oil From Cashew Nut   Abstract of Extraction and Characterization of Oil From Cashew Nut This study was carried out to extract oils from cashew nut and to characterized oils with the view to ascertain their suitability for consumption and other uses. Soxhlet apparatus was used for its extraction using ethanol…

The Use of Local Pigments and Extenders for Formulation & Production of Emulsion Paint

The Use of Local Pigments and Extenders for Formulation & Production of Emulsion Paint   Abstract of The Use of Local Pigments and Extenders for Formulation & Production of Emulsion Paint The major aim of this project research work is to produce emulsion paint from locally sourced pigment & extenders. The materials used for the…

Process and Quality Factors in Laundry and Toilet Soap Production

Process and Quality Factors in Laundry and Toilet Soap Production Abstract of Process and Quality Factors in Laundry and Toilet Soap Production This projects is aimed at knowing the process and quality factor in Laundary and Toilet Soap Projection.  Various factors affected the quality of the soap produced.  These include the method used in production,…

Production of Liquid and Vaporized Perfume

Production of Liquid and Vaporized Perfume   Abstract of Production of Liquid and Vaporized Perfume This research project was carried out principally for the production of liquid and vapourized perfumes from local raw materials.  The local raw material were subjected to various processing conditions in order to obtain purified perfume.  The methods generally used in…

Production of Crude Oil- Drilling Process

Production of Crude Oil- Drilling Process   Abstract of Production of Crude Oil- Drilling Process The tremendous (large) demand of some petroleum fractions in our modern world today has drive some professionals (experts) in oil sectors into exploration and drilling operation which is aimed at locating the mineral oil deposit and extracting it from beneath…

The Refurbishment of Temperature Control Apparatus

The Refurbishment of Temperature Control Apparatus   Abstract of The Refurbishment of Temperature Control Apparatus A temperature control apparatus an “Armfield model was refurbished.  The methodology employed were to detect the pulty parts of the equipment especially in the sump where leakages were observed.  In the repair, the water in the sump was drained off,…

Preparation of Soap Using Different Types of Oils and Exploring It’s Properties

Preparation of Soap Using Different Types of Oils and Exploring It’s Properties Abstract of Preparation of Soap Using Different Types of Oils and Exploring It’s Properties Soaps are the sodium salts or potassium salts of stearic acids or any other fatty acids. They are prepared by the saponification process, which is, reacting the oil which…