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Bioremediation of Oil-Spilled Sites through Seeding Naturally Adapted Pseudomonas putida
Abstract: In the present study, crude oil degradation was analyzed using isolated bacterial strains. These bacterial strains were isolated from the crude-oil-contaminated soil sample. All the isolates were identified as species of Pseudomonas, in which the Pseudomonas putida P11 and LP1 demonstrated a strong ability to degrade kerosene, gasoline, diesel, engine oil and crude oil. Bioremediation for oil spill cleanup was analyzed by the inoculation of P. putida with the addition …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Local Oil Palm Fibre Dried in Dark Environment for Bioremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil
Abstract: The research work was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment for bioremediation of crude oil polluted loamy soil. Experimental analysis was conducted to examine the characteristics of the effectiveness of the oil palm fibre dried in dark environment on the degradation of the crude oil in loamy soil. Gas Chromatograph (GC) made of x-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used in the analysis …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Influence of Different Quenching Media on the Mechanical Properties of Mild Steel – A Case Study of Coconut Oil, Mineral Oil, Jatropha Oil, and Water
Abstract: This study elucidates how local cooling agents, such as coconut oil and jatropha oil, influence the mechanical characteristics of heat-treated mild steel. Tensile testing, Brinell hardness testing, and microstructural analysis were conducted on both heat-treated and untreated samples. The results show observable differences in the heat-treated materials’ mechanical characteristics. Specifically, the yield strength increased across all quenched media, while the ultimate tensile strength decreased for samples cooled with coconut oil …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Oil Extraction, Biochemical Analysis, and Antimicrobial Activities for Active Compound Valorization in Yellow Mustard (Sinapis alba L.) Seeds and Production of Microbial Oil Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Abstract: *Author for CorrespondenceDowluru SVGK Kaladhar E-mail: [email protected] 1Professor, Department of Microbiology and Bioinformatics, UTD, Atal Bihari Vajpayee University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India2Student, Department of Microbiology and Bioinformatics, UTD, Atal Bihari Vajpayee University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India3Student, Department of Biotechnology, DP Vipra College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India Received Date: June 17, 2026Accepted Date: June 24, 2026Published Date: August 15, 2026 Citation: Dowluru S. V. G. K. Kaladhar, Vinay Kumar, Dowluru V. L. Lolini. Oil …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 55–61 Read article
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Crude Oil Degradation on the Influence of Palm oil-Fermented Wastewater Used as Biostimulant
Abstract: *Author for CorrespondenceUkpaka Chukwuemeka Peter E-mail: [email protected] The total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) degradation was monitored in a batch reactor with the addition of biostimulants like palm oil processed wastewater (POPWW) acting as nutrients, to effectively enhance high efficiency in contaminants remediation in clay soil. The kinetic components were evaluated in terms of specific rates of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation, maximum specific rate of total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation as well as the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–60 Read article
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A Review on Bio-Oil Production from Agricultural Waste Based on Various Processes, Bio-Oil Yield and Energy Recovery
Abstract: Agricultural waste generated through cultivation of crops, vegetables, fruits, and poultry can pollute the environment and affect the health of both humans and animals. Traditionally, most agricultural wastes are either burned or disposed of in landfills which cause acute environmental pollution. These easily accessible and underutilized agro-wastes remain a potential resource for biofuel production. This review analyses several thermochemical and biochemical methods encompassing pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Use of the electroflotation for oil spill or oil products cleanup from sea or waste water as a new environmental technology
Abstract: Among the existing today methods of cleaning of oil spill and oil products from sea or waste water most perspective for cost-effective and highly effective properties is the electroflotation. However, main problem in the all existing electroflotation methods of cleaning is the increase of the saltiness of the space near the cathode as a result of passing of the electric current through the sea or waste water that covers cathode’s …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Comparative Study of Oil Palm Fibre for Effective Remediation of Crude Oil in a Contaminated Soil
Abstract: Comparative study was conducted on two different oil palm fibre effectiveness on degradation of crude oil contaminated loamy soil. The method of X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (GC) was applied for crude oil analysis as well as the different samples of oil palm fibres, which was classified as Elaeis Guineeensis and Tekena Species was analyzed to determine the possible elements present in the specimen and the result obtained identified, Mg, P, Si, …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Combine Effect of Dry and Decomposed Raffia Palm in the Bioremediation of Oil-based Drill Cutting
Abstract: This study determines the effect of dry substrate and decomposed raffia palm for degradation of oil- based drill cuttings bioremediation. The remediation process was effectuated using dry and decomposed raffia palm. The experiment was carried out at the research Centre located at Agricultural and Environmental Engineering departmental workshop in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Samples of oil-based drill cuttings were bulked in eleven reactors with four replications (T1, T2, T3-T11). …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Topical Application of Grape Seed Oil and Linalool, and Treating the Mulberry Leaves with Aqueous Solution of Drakshsava Before Feeding the Fifth Instars of Silkworm, Bombyx mori (L), for Qualitative Silk Cocoons.
Abstract: Nutrition quality and health of larval-instars exert influence on silk-yield-quality. Ten microliters of Acetone- solutions of Grape-Seed-Oil (10 ml Grape-Seed-Oil dissolved in 90 ml acetone) and acetone solutions of Linalool (100 ppm) were used separately in present attempt for the topical application to the fifth instar larval stages of silkworm, Bombyx mori (L). Group of larvae fed Mulberry-leaves treated with aqueous solution Drakshasav; group of larvae topically applied with acetone …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Treatment of Oil Spills and Heavy Metals in Environment
Abstract: Treating oil spills and heavy metals is the problem of the old decades and continued to find technicalsolutions to address the problems of pollution with heavy metals and oil spills in sea waters as aresult of transporting oil in ships. In general, the health of all marine and terrestrial organisms aswell. This term usually refers to offshore oil spills, where oil is poured into the ocean or coastalwaters, but may …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Effect of Al2O3 and CeO2 Nanocatalysts on Biodiesel Yield from Pine and Soapnut Oils
Abstract: Abstract This study examines the influence of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and cerium oxide (CeO2) nanocatalysts on the biodiesel yield obtained from two non-edible oils: pine oil and soapnut oil. Both oils were extracted through mechanical pressing and converted into biodiesel using the transesterification process. To understand how different process conditions, affect biodiesel production, a Box–Behnken Design (BBD) was used. Three key variables—methanol-to-oil ratio, catalyst concentration, and reaction temperature—were analyzed to …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Comparative Biosorption Analysis of Chicken Feathers and Absorbent Pads on Crude Oil Contaminated Soil
Abstract: The study was done for the biosorption of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using chicken feather waste (CFW) and adsorbent pad adsorbents (AP). The adsorbents materials were sourced locally and prepared accordingly and made ready for the adsorption process. To analyze the adsorption of crude oil from contaminated soil, the following time intervals were used: 0 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 15 weeks, and 20 weeks. Additionally, varying amounts of …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–33 Read article
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Application of hybrid RSM-GA technique in predicting optimum process parameters of biodiesel production from Karanja and Mahua oils
Abstract: The current work is focused on the maximization of biodiesel production from Karanja and Mahua oils. The design expert 6.0.8 tool is used for applying the RSM and half fraction with five input process parameters are entered in it. The ranges of all the process parameters are obtained from the literature review. The experiment design matrix is produced to conduct the experiments in order to get maximum biodiesel yield. The …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Tall Oil: Production, Applications, Global Market, andFuture Prospects- A Review
Abstract: The global energy demand is experiencing rapid growth due to overpopulation and massive industrialization worldwide. The stringent environmental regulations to minimize fossil fuel reliance have led to a global need to develop renewable and sustainable fuel sources. Hence, industries are increasingly looking towards non-edible oils as natural resources for biofuels, and one such promising feedstock is tall oil, a valuable by-product of the pulping industry obtained through the Kraft process. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Examination of Oil Extraction using Hexane and Ethanol: A Case Study of Coconut
Abstract: The research was aimed to comparatively study the effects of solvent extractions on three differentspecies of coconut using developed model equations of extraction and experiment conducted. The mainobjective was comparison of experimental results in terms of yields on the performance of solvents(hexane and ethanol) on the various species of coconut. The research was useful for communities in theWest African countries that are significantly dependent on financial gain from agrarian enterprise. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–26 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Optimization of Essential Oil from Pumpkin Seed
Abstract: The main aim of this research work was extraction, characterization and optimization of essential oil from pumpkin seed, cucurbita pepo variety using ethanol as a solvent. The extraction was carried out by using a Soxhlet, leaching method and oil was separated from solvents by using rotary evaporator. Pumpkin seed was analyzed for proximate analysis and found that moisture content of 5.21 , crude proteins content of 22.50.31%, crude fat content …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–27 Read article
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Effect of Castor Oil Based Multi-Functional Additive on the Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate
Abstract: The effect of castor oil based multifunctional additives on the properties of natural rubber vulcanizate was studied. The castor oil was extracted from castor seed via mechanical expression and characterized. The castor oil based Multifunctional Additive (MFA) was synthesized by reacting castor oil with Diethylamine at temperature of 80oC under constant stirring for one hour and further cooled in a water bath to terminate the reaction. The formulation of the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Recent Techniques for Producing Biodiesel
Abstract: Development of society increases the demand of energy. Particularly in transportation sector the need of diesel fuel is increasing day by day and consequently there is a problem of environmental pollution, so there are severe challenges to human survival and development. Biodiesel provides one kind of sustainable solution to above problems. The supercritical process is one of the innovative methods used in the manufacturing of biodiesel. With this process, oils …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Agro Seed Oil Production through Mechanothermal Extraction: Exploring its Potential for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Food Industries
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial raw materials has intensified research into the production of oils from agro seeds using efficient extraction technologies. This study reviews the mechanothermal extraction of agro-seed oils with emphasis on their potential applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Mango (Mangifera indica) seeds, which are commonly discarded as agricultural waste during fruit processing, contain significant quantities of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, and …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article