Abstract
PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISATION OF BRIQUETTES FROM MAIZE STALK AND NEEM LEAVES ADMIXTURE
Journal: Acta Chemica Malaysia (ACMY)
Author: IgeAyodeji Rapheal and Bamisaye Abayomi
ISSN: 2576-6732
e-ISSN: 2576-6724
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The concept of using biomass as an alternative source of energy is justified by its availability, abundance, easy accessibility and its eco-friendly nature. This article presents the production of briquettes from Maize stalk (MS), Neem leaves (NL) and maize stalk and neem leaves (MS-NL) admixture using cassava starch as binder. This study presents the effects of the admixture on the quality of the briquette and its combustibility. The physico-chemical parameters of the briquettes were evaluated. The moisture content of all the briquette samples were less than 20% of the recommended standard value with A (100% MS) having the highest mean value of 9.26±0.09% while E (100% NL) recorded the least mean value of 7.48±0.03% at p < 0.05. The volatile matter content decreases in order of 79.04±0.21%, 77.68±0.02%, 72.23±0.05%, 70.37±0.50%, 68.74±0.15% for A, B (75%MS-25%NL), C (50%MS-50%NL), D (25%MS-75%NL) and E respectively. However, the calorific value increases in the order of A, B, C, D and E. In which E recorded the highest mean calorific value of 29.64±0.08 MJ/Kg. The findings of this study show that MS had a negative effect on the physicochemical property of the admixtures. It can be concluded that briquettes produced from NS and admixture with high percentage of NS will make a better biofuel.
| Pages | 77-81 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Volume | 5 |
