ABSTRACT In this study, the degree of contamination with selected heavy metals were determined in fifty common food spices in Southeastern Nigeria.Samples were purchased from three major markets …
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ACID ACTIVATED NTEJE CLAY AND TWO COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ADSORBENTS (FULLER’S EARTH AND ACTIVATED CARBON)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Research Background Natural clay minerals are well known and familiar to mankind from the earliest days of civilization1. Because of their low cost, …
CATALYST DEVELOPMENT FROM LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES – (A CASE STUDY OF NICKEL-SILICA CATALYST)
ABSTRACT The efficacy of silica obtained from our local sand as a carrier in synthesis of Nickel-Silica catalyst was investigated. Six samples of soil were collected from two different …
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND USE OF ZEOLITE IN REMOVAL OF Pb(II) IONS FROM WASTE WATER
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CADMIUM AND LEAD ADSORPTION CAPACITY OF SELECTED NSUKKA URBAN SOILS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page i Approval Page ii Certification iii Declaration iv Dedication v Acknowledgements vi List of Figures vii List of Tables x List of Abbreviations …
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ASSESSMENT OF TWO LOCAL PLANT DYES AS COLOURANTS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (PETROL, KEROSENE AND DIESEL)
ABSTRACT Dyes from Pterocarpus osun Craib and Lawsonia inermis Linn. were extracted using ethanol and methanol respectively. The extracted dyes were subsequently purified using chromatographic …
ANALYSIS OF EXHAUST EMISSIONS FROM ENGINES FUELED WITH PETROL, DIESEL AND THEIR BLENDS WITH BIODIESEL PRODUCED FROM WASTE COOKING OIL
ABSTRACT Analysis of exhaust emissions from engines fueled with petrol, diesel and their blends with biodiesel was carried out.The biodiesel was produced from waste cooking oil via …
ANALYSES OF SOME CEMENT BRANDS IN THE NIGERIAN MARKET AND OPTIMIZATION OF LIMESTONE CONTENT OF LIMESTONE COMPOSITE PORTLAND CEMENT
ABSTRACT Clinker, gypsum and limestone were obtained from an indigenous cement manufacturing company. The clinker and gypsum were ground together to produce ordinary Portland cement (OPC) which …
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REACTIVITY OF [Pt2(µ-S)2(PPh3)4] TOWARD ACTIVATED ALIPHATIC BROMOACYL ELECTROPHILES, BrCH2C(O)C(CH3)3 AND BrCH2C(O)CH2CH3 -FORMATION OF MONO- AND HOMODI- ALKYLATED
CHAPTER ONE Introduction The chemistry of platinum and sulfur has received tremendous attention since they were discovered owing to their interesting chemical activities. Platinum …
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA UNDERGRADUATES’ KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Abstract The purpose of this study was to find out the University of Nigeria undergraduates’ level of knowledge of and attitude to climate change. Thirteen specific objectives with their …
UNHEALTHY RISK TAKING BEHAVIOURS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OGBADIBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE
CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background to the Study Unhealthy risk-taking behaviours among young people have over the years been a major concern both to the government and the adult …
TOBACCO USE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine tobacco use knowledge, attitude and practice among students in tertiary institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria. Nine specific objectives with nine …