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Journal of Materials Science and Nanotechnology | Volume: 2
August 20-21, 2018 | Paris, France
Materials Science and Materials Chemistry
International Conference on
Impact of renewable technology on lignocellulosic material of physic nut shell: Strategy for climate
change and adaptation
OnifadeT B, WandigaS O, Bello I A, Jekanyinfa S O and Harvey P J
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
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gricultural residues have the potentials to be used as energy
and chemical source and meet its deficit in the country.
Physic nut shell is a residue of Jatropha curcas which is a good
source of biofuel. This study aims to explore low temperature
and pressure to extract the lignocellulosic content of physic nut
shell and pyrolyze it for energy (bio-oil) and chemical feedstock
productions as alternative technology to improper disposal
causing environmental pollution as strategies for climate change
and adaptation. The main properties of solid (lignocellulosic)
materials were tested and the bio-oil produced was analyzed
usingGC-MS. Results showproximate analyses (volatile, ash and
fixed carbon contents) and ultimate analysis (carbon, oxygen,
nitrogen,magnesium, phosphorus and zinc). ThepHvalueof the
bio-oilfromtheresidueincreasedwithincreaseintemperatures.
The density, viscosity and calorific value of the physic nut
residue oil are 947.5kg/m3, 1.58cPa at room temperature and
14.169kJ/g, respectively. Physic nut shell oil contains aromatic
ethers, cyclic ethers, secondary amides and organic halogen
compoundwhich are important chemical feedstock. Conversion
of these residues to useful products will alleviate the energy
supply deficit, improve social and economic development,
promote clean and healthy atmosphere of the nation and
significantly contribute to global climate change mitigation.
Therefore, this study is recommended for policy making on
proper disposal and bio utilization of residues in the nation.
e:
tbonifade@lautech.edu.ng