Unilorin Professor, Odetoye, Produces Biodiesel from Eggshells
A Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Temitope Elizabeth Odetoye, has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken eggshell-derived heterogeneous catalysts.
Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, Professor Odetoye said that the feat is in line with the efforts of the nation's most sought-after university, the University of Ilorin, towards developing homegrown technology that would enhance the socio-economic progress of the country.
She explained that the feat was accomplished through 'transesterification experiment''.
The don, who recently delivered the 253rd Inaugural Lecture, said that the yield showed that eggshell was an affordable potential catalyst source for biodiesel production.
The renowned scholar said that “the utilisation of eggshells can add value to the poultry production process and minimise waste in the poultry industry”.
Professor Odetoye pointed out that biodiesel had been considered one of the sustainable fuel alternatives.
She noted that the high production cost of biodiesel when juxtaposed with fossil fuel, remains one of the major drawbacks in biodiesel production.
Professor Odetoye defined biofuel as fuel made from biomass, saying: “Biofuel is synonymous with biocrude, biodiesel, bio-oil, biogas, bioethanol, biosyngas and bioslurry fuels”.
The Professor of Chemical Engineering added that Nigeria is endowed with abundant lignocellulosic biomass residues waiting to be explored through more environmentally friendly ways.
Professor Odetoye noted that the open burning of biomass residues had led to pollution of the environment, especially in the dry season.
According to her, biomass waste pyrolysis is a potential means of converting waste to wealth and will create opportunities for skilled engineers and technicians.
She added that when the ensuing fuel is deployed for massive usage it would make the nation's physical environment cleaner and more conducive for healthy living.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Plat Technologies Yusuf Babatunde Abdulwahab GGDSS Pakata Ahmad Fatima Bisola Olumide Daniel Ibitoye Salami Adekunle Monthly Sanitation Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu Bolakale Saka Neuropsychiatric Hospital National Information Technology Development Agency Musa Yeketi PharmAccess Foundation Abdulkadri Ahmad Alaiye ENetSuD Ojo Fadumila Kwara State Council Of Chiefs Yaru Quareeb Islamic Association Kayode Yusuf Budo-Egba Communication Network Support Services Kwara University Of Education Kale Bayero Zaratu Umar Osuwa Abdulmajeed Wahab Bolaji Aladie Ganmo Senate David Oyepinola Adedumoye RTEAN Ghali Alaaya Chief Imam Of Ilorin Muslimah Entrepreneurship Forum Rex Olawoye Bilikis Oladimeji Clara Nwachukwu Valsolar Olugbense Elections Ahmed \'Lateef Isiaka Abdulrazak Illyasu Abdullahi Oyedepo Jimoh Olusola Imam Chikanda Abubakar Ndakene Sambo Murtala Yusuf Amuda Gobir Sango-UITH Road Ibrahim Abikan Aminat Ahmed Pategi Michael Nzwekwe Muhammed Akanbi Elese Of Igbaja Ahman Pategi University Read With Me Folajimi Aleshinloye Abdulfatah Ahmed Charles Ibitoye Rashidi Yekini Ajase-Ipo Aliyu Muyideen Madawaki Of Ilorin Rebecca Bake Mohammed Kamaludeen Olayinka Jelili Yusuf Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Interchange 08001000100 Baaziki Sulaiman Kwara Apc Umar Ayinla Saro Ajibola Ademola Julius Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade Mohammed Tunde-Jimoh

