EFFECTS OF ADDITION OF BANANA PEELS ON THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TRANSESTERIFIED CALABASH OIL

Authors

  • A.I. Abubakar Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B. 3244, Kano,
  • H.S. Sambo Department of Physics, University of Maiduguri, Borno State,
  • R.S. Imam Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, P.M.B. 3244, Kano,
  • U.I. Ismail Department of Physics, Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, P.M.B. 048, Jigawa State,
  • A. Saleh Department of Food Science Technology, University of Maiduguri, Borno State,
  • S.G. Durumin Iya Department of Physics, Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, P.M.B. 048, Jigawa State,
  • M.T. Garba Department of Physics, Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, P.M.B. 048, Jigawa State,

Abstract

Biodiesel has emerged as a viable alternative to fossil diesel, offering a renewable energy source. However, most biodiesel produced through transesterification has a viscosity exceeding the diesel limit, leading to ignition delay and engine clutching. Research suggests that powdered additives can mitigate this issue. This study investigates the effect of banana peel additives on the rheological properties of transesterified calabash oil. The morphology and elemental composition of banana peels were analyzed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). The results show that adding banana peels reduces the viscosity of the biodiesel, with a significant variation observed at 0.5wt% additive concentration. These findings indicate that banana peels can be used as a biodiesel additive to improve the rheological properties of transesterified calabash oil."

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Published

2025-03-31

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025)

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ARTICLES

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