Characterization of the Baobab fruit shells as adsorption material

Kabbashi, Nassereldeen Ahmed and Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed and Alam, Md Zahangir and Qudsieh, Sam Yassin and Bello, Ibrahim Adebayo (2017) Characterization of the Baobab fruit shells as adsorption material. International Food Research Journal (IFRJ), 24 (Suppl.). S472-S474. ISSN 1985-4668 E-ISSN 2231-7546

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Abstract

The Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a large iconic tree indigenous to Africa where it is found in many countries. The Baobab tree has various uses, as it produces food and non-food products such as medicines, fuel, timber and fodder. This research is focused on the characterization of the Baobab fruit shells in terms of lignin (54.08%), cellulose (24.87%) and hemicellulose (21.05%) content, as well as proximate analysis such as ash content (5.17%), moisture content (6.48%), volatile matter (86.73%) and carbon content (1.22%). This assessment will play a vital role in exploring the benefits of utilizing baobab fruit shells in the production of activated carbon as well as set a foundation for future research.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4286/57454
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Baobab, Lignin, Cellulose, Hemicellulose
Subjects:	S Agriculture > SB Plant culture T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP248.13 Biotechnology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	A Prof Elwathig Mirghani
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2018 10:07
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2018 14:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/57454

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