Cement is an important material in the construction industry. However, the
environmental problems associated with the mining and calcination of limestone for
cement production necessitates the search for supplementary ...
Nigeria is the largest producer of cowpea. Despite this relatively large production, its export
has been hindered by poor seed grading and inefficient processing. Existing cowpea grading
machines are mostly for unit ...
Remediation of crude petroleum polluted water for agricultural activities is a challenge.
Kenaf has been found to have potentials for remediation and pelletising it will improve
handling and recovery. Literature is sparse ...
Moringa seed is a raw material that needs long period of storage. This necessitates
drying the seed so as to extend its shelf life. An important factor in ensuring stability
of moringa seed and grits in storage is its ...
Frying operation is a tedious aspect of garri processing. It is largely done
manually which causes discomfort and various health challenges to the operator
due to heat, smoke, and the sitting posture. Literature is sparse ...
Groundwater contamination with elevated levels of fluoride has been an age-long
environmental problem in many countries including Nigeria. Adsorption is an effective
defluoridation technique; however, most of the effective ...
The need to remove more water in agricultural production, without limiting crop growth and yield, has
led to the development of crop models. This makes more water available for domestic and industrial
uses. Studies on ...
ABSTRACT
Moringa oleifera plant is a promising nutritional and economic resource for developing countries. Previous studies on moringa plant have focused largely on its medicinal and nutritional uses, with only a few on ...
ABSTRACT
Energy consumption in agriculture has increased year by year while more intensive energy use has led to some environmental problems such as natural resources depletion and climate change. Such problems can be ...