Preliminary Studies on Biofuel Potentials of Silk (Ceiba pentendra) Castor (Ricinus communis) and Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

Authors

  • Umar, M. T. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
  • Dangoggo, S.M. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Garba, B. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Aliero, A.A. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Keywords:

Biofuel, Oil Seeds, physicochemical properties, Cotton, Castor

Abstract

The aim of the study is to investigate the suitability of Ceiba Pentandra (Silk cotton), Ricinus Communis (Castor) and Gossypium hirsetum (cotton) for the uses as biofuel feed stock. The seed oil in each of the samples was extracted using soxhlet extractor, analyzed for their physicochemical properties. From the analysis, it was found that the percentage oil yield of 51.00%, 43.02% and 42.50% were obtained for Castor, Cotton and Silk respectively. Other fuel properties test indicates that the oils have saponificarion value (209.60; 232.30; 198.660mgKOH/g). Iodine value (43.10, 51.25 and 35.02 mg/g). Ester value (188.79, 195.86 and 219.60) for silk castor and cotton seed oils respectively. All the evaluated properties of the seed oils produce were within the limits prescribed by AOAC and ASTM Standard.

Author Biographies

Umar, M. T., Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai

Department of Chemistry, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State,
Nigeria

Dangoggo, S.M., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto,
Nigeria

Garba, B., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto,
Nigeria

Aliero, A.A., Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Department of Biological Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

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Published

2016-06-25

How to Cite

Umar, M. T., Dangoggo, S.M., Garba, B., & Aliero, A.A. (2016). Preliminary Studies on Biofuel Potentials of Silk (Ceiba pentendra) Castor (Ricinus communis) and Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability, 2(2), 7. Retrieved from https://www.fugus-ijsgs.com.ng/index.php/ijsgs/article/view/258

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2016): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY (IJSGS)

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