VALUABLE POTENTIALS OF COWPEA HUSK WASTE
Date
2011-11-20
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Department of Chemistry, Nasarawa State University Keffi
Abstract
Cowpea husks which are an abundant agro waste in Sub Sahara Africa were collected, dried and grinded. The elemental composition and surface morphology were investigated with Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) respectively. The husks contain C, O, Al, Si, K and Ca. The husks have the potential to be processed to other valuable materials which can be applied in construction, electronic and other industries.
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Orwpeanusk, waste, elemental analysis.
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