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Performance evaluation of mercerization and acetylation on hardness of raffia palm fibre 丝光和乙酰化对棕榈纤维硬度的影响
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-05-31 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v22i1.12
N. Obinichi, I. Uchegbulam
{"title":"Performance evaluation of mercerization and acetylation on hardness of raffia palm fibre","authors":"N. Obinichi, I. Uchegbulam","doi":"10.4314/sa.v22i1.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v22i1.12","url":null,"abstract":"As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises and global awareness on reducing toxicities in manufacturing increases, the exploitation of  plant-based raw materials like raffia palm fiber requires closer attention. In this study, the effect of sodium hydroxide and acetic anhydride concentration  on the hardness of raffia palm fiber at varying drying temperature and fiber length were investigated. The treatments were carried out using 10% sodium  hydroxide solution and 5% acetic anhydride at oven drying temperatures of 70oC for mercerized fiber and 50oC for acetylated fiber with varying  fiber length of 50mm, 60mm, 70mm and 80mm. Findings show hardness values of 257HR and 370HR for 10% NaOH at 70oC and 5% acetic anhydride at  50oC respectively showing a 30.38% rise in Rockwell Hardness value in the acetylated fibers over the mercerized cohorts. Remarkably, these results were  obtained at ideal fiber lengths of 60mm in both treatments. Hence, acetylation treatment at 5% acetic anhydride concentration and 50oC oven-drying  temperature using 60mm fiber length offered optimal hardness value for raffia palm fiber. This is highly recommended for industrial commercialization  for composites in the automobile, construction, manufacturing, medical, sports, oil and gas industries. In addition, the results from this study will open  new economic values for Nigerian Raffia Palm fiber as potential reinforcement material for both domestic and international markets and applications. ","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115069677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Petrophysical properties and volume estimation of hydrocarbon resources in x field, onshore niger delta: A reservoir characterization study 尼日尔三角洲x油田油气资源物性及体积估算:储层表征研究
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-05-31 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v22i1.14
E.G. Maju-Oyovwikowhe, E. Ighodaro
{"title":"Petrophysical properties and volume estimation of hydrocarbon resources in x field, onshore niger delta: A reservoir characterization study","authors":"E.G. Maju-Oyovwikowhe, E. Ighodaro","doi":"10.4314/sa.v22i1.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v22i1.14","url":null,"abstract":"A reservoir characterization study was conducted on three wells located in X Field, situated in the Onshore region of the Niger Delta. A suite of  conventional digital well logs was utilized to identify hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs, determine reservoir petrophysical parameters, and infer the depositional environment. The study delineated four hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs, labeled A, B, C, and D, with porosity estimates ranging from 25% to  27%, and permeability values varying from 1863.22md to 2759.78md. These results suggest that the reservoirs have good storage capacity and permit  free flow of fluids, consistent with prior research in the Niger Delta. The water saturation values, ranging from 43% to 70% for Well X and 53% to 94% for  Well Y, indicate the presence of significant hydrocarbon in reservoir C, while Well Z did not contain any hydrocarbon. The estimation of oil and gas  resources indicated that Well X contains 1.11 X 105 barrels/acre of oil and 5.16 X 107 cubic feet/acre of gas, while Well Y contains 4.43 X 106 cubic feet of  gas. The analysis of the volume of shale (0.15-0.19) revealed that the reservoirs range from slightly shaly sand to shaly sand. Based on the log motifs, the  study suggests that the reservoirs are mainly fluvial channel deposits, and the rapid alternation of thin beds of sand and shale indicates deposits of delta  progradation and river floodplain deposits.","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129962203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Environmental and ethical negative implications of AI in agriculture and proposed mitigation measures 人工智能对农业的环境和伦理负面影响以及拟议的缓解措施
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-05-31 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v22i1.13
U. Okengwu, L. Onyejegbu, L. U. Oghenekaro, M. Musa, A. O. Ugbari
{"title":"Environmental and ethical negative implications of AI in agriculture and proposed mitigation measures","authors":"U. Okengwu, L. Onyejegbu, L. U. Oghenekaro, M. Musa, A. O. Ugbari","doi":"10.4314/sa.v22i1.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v22i1.13","url":null,"abstract":"Numerous ethical and environmental questions are raised by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture or precision farming. This study examines  strategies that can solve environmental and ethical concerns as well as the negative effects artificial intelligence in agriculture may have on the environment and society. It employed a thorough literature study to determine the adverse effects of AI on the environment and ethics in Africa, as well  as the suggested counter measures. The rate of carbon emissions is rising as a result of AI models, and constant power supply in our farms. Additionally, the ethical issues around data ownership rights, privacy and security, data bias, and the belief that AI in agriculture will someday entirely replace  occupations designated for farmers were explored, along with suggestions for mitigating each of these issues. African academics, policymakers, and  innovators are crucial for ensuring that AI solutions are in line with African priorities and requirements. ","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125937181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Application of modified cellulose for Pb2+ and Cu2+ removal from aqueous solutions: Kinetic and isotherms studies 改性纤维素在水中去除Pb2+和Cu2+中的应用:动力学和等温线研究
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-05-31 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v22i1.11
A. Ibikunle, A. Ogunneye, N. Sanyaolu, K.A. Olutayo, S. Ogundare, A. Ogunmoye, O. ATEWOLARA-ODULE, S. Yussuf, K. Moberuagba
{"title":"Application of modified cellulose for Pb2+ and Cu2+ removal from aqueous solutions: Kinetic and isotherms studies","authors":"A. Ibikunle, A. Ogunneye, N. Sanyaolu, K.A. Olutayo, S. Ogundare, A. Ogunmoye, O. ATEWOLARA-ODULE, S. Yussuf, K. Moberuagba","doi":"10.4314/sa.v22i1.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v22i1.11","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, acrylamide grafted Kolanut Pod Husk cellulose adsorbents were successfully prepared via chemical modification of Kola nut pod husk  cellulose with acrylamide and N, N’- methylenebisacrylamide. The modified adsorbents were successfully applied for the adsorptive removal of Pb2+ and  Cu2+ ions from aqueous solutions at different parameters, such as pH of the solution, adsorbent dosage, contact time, and initial metal ion  concentrations were optimized. Qualitative analysis of the modified adsorbents was performed by Fourier Transformed Infra-Red Spectroscopy and  Scanning Electron Microscopy. Characterization analyses portrayed the surface of adsorbents as being short elongated shaped with dispersed pores and  composed of hydroxyl and carbonyl groups as the main binding sites. The optimum conditions for adsorption of Pb2+ and Cu2+ were found to be: pH; 5,  adsorbent dosage; 3.5 and 4 g L-1 , concentration; 60 mg L-1 and contact time; 160 min. Adsorption data were fully fitted with the Freundlich, Langmuir  isotherm model, and a pseudo-second order, Elovich kinetic model. The adsorption of metal ion was heterogenous in nature with qmax of 55.14 mg g-1 and 62.09 mg g-1 for Pb2+, 54.82 mg g-1 , and 60.43 mg gfor Cu2+ respectively. These results showed that the modified adsorbents were able to  efficiently remove Pb2+ and Cu2+ from aqueous solutions. ","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114592141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pneumonia disease detection and classification system using naive Bayesian technique 基于朴素贝叶斯技术的肺炎疾病检测与分类系统
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-05-31 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v22i1.10
T. Ojetunmibi, P. O. Asagba, U. Okengwu
{"title":"Pneumonia disease detection and classification system using naive Bayesian technique","authors":"T. Ojetunmibi, P. O. Asagba, U. Okengwu","doi":"10.4314/sa.v22i1.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v22i1.10","url":null,"abstract":"Pneumonia is a chronic inflammation illness that affects both children and adults and is spread by various bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Since there are not  enough specialists and facilities to interpret the findings of lab-based diagnosis, resulting to several cases of Pneumonia-related deaths. When the  disease is discovered at an early stage as opposed to a later stage, it can be easily managed or controlled. The aim of the study is to create an effective  pneumonia disease detection and classification system that uses Naive Bayesian and random forest Algorithms. The hash-based function was applied to  train the model on X-ray chest samples from patients with pneumonia in order to improve detection accuracy and decrease classification errors. The  hashing-based function was employed to compute and convert X-ray image features to a corresponding numerical code or label stored in a relative  address and used as an array of reference given the associated values. The system was implemented using a future scaling technique that required the  use of a hash encoding algorithm for the categorical labels of the target variable, and it improved model performance. We validated and compared the  techniques in terms of accuracy and RMSE across different fine-tuned hyper-parameter values. The RF produced 97% with 3.33 error rate while NB  recorded 99.08% accuracy rate as the best with 0.020 RMSE value.","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131098807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Determination of groundwater potential using electrical resistivity survey and borehole logging in sites I and III of Delta State University, Abraka Nigeria 利用电阻率测量和钻孔测井在尼日利亚阿布巴卡三角洲州立大学I和III点确定地下水潜力
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-01-29 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v21i3.1
J. Okonkwo, J. Egbai
{"title":"Determination of groundwater potential using electrical resistivity survey and borehole logging in sites I and III of Delta State University, Abraka Nigeria","authors":"J. Okonkwo, J. Egbai","doi":"10.4314/sa.v21i3.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v21i3.1","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the aquifer properties and lithological structure of Abraka, Nigeria, specifically the Delta State University Site I and III environs. Ten Schlumberger geoelectric soundings, geophysical well logging and pumping test method were employed using an ABEM Terrameter. A drilled water well and existing borehole data were used for this study. The result of the lithological study revealed that the subsurface formations consist of topsoil, lateritic sand, fine and medium grain sand mixed with clay. The topsoil is brownish with thickness of 2 m, the laterite is reddish with thickness of 4 m, the fine sand is whitish with thickness of 10 m, and the medium sand is also whitish with thickness >12 m. The results of the evaluation of the geoelectric data using curve matching and Win Resist computer iteration was in strong agreement with that of the well record, with a subsurface that is composed of 4 to 6 geo-electric layers. The depth ranges from 13.5m to 97.8m while the resistivity ranges from 1021.2 Ωm to 9092.4 Ωm. A core soil sample collected at an interval of 5m, spontaneous potential and resistivity logs were carried out on the well. The hydraulic conductivity, well's transmissivity, storativity, and specific capacity are 102.7m2/day, 5.14 m/day, 0.00062 and 0.39 m3/m respectively. It is recommended that a drill depth of 30 m and above should be accessed for potable water in the area. From the result of this survey, we infer that this aquifer is confined and capable of supplying the people with adequate and good quality drinking water.","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133503958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Sequence stratigraphy and tectonic framework of the Gabo Field, Niger Delta, Nigeria 尼日利亚尼日尔三角洲Gabo油田层序地层学与构造格架
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-01-29 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v21i3.2
T.C. Iheaturu, R. Ideozu, S. Abrakasa, A. Jones
{"title":"Sequence stratigraphy and tectonic framework of the Gabo Field, Niger Delta, Nigeria","authors":"T.C. Iheaturu, R. Ideozu, S. Abrakasa, A. Jones","doi":"10.4314/sa.v21i3.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v21i3.2","url":null,"abstract":"This research examines the sequence stratigraphic and structural framework of the Gabo Field Niger Delta, Nigeria. Materials used in this research include 3D seismic volume in Seg-Y, ditch cuttings and wells logs. The methods applied are standard methods in addition to using the Frazier and Galloway approach for genetic sequences. The tectonic framework was interpreted in terms of deformational, depositional and post-depositional structures. The deformational structures are faults F1 and F2 – which are closely spaced normal faults and F3 is a syn-depositional growth fault. The depositional structures are pinchouts and interbedded sand/shale sequences whereas the postdepositional structures are compaction and smearing or flexure of the shales. The well correlation shows the sequences are cyclic and the facies analysis of T4 – T9 sands are very fine to medium grained, light to dark brown, texturally mature and moderate to well sorted. The facies associations are fluvial distributary channel, tide dominated fluvial channels, abandoned channel or switching and flood plain deposits. While the depositional environments are upper delta plain, lower delta plain and delta front. Sequence stratigraphic analysis explained the observed increase in shale thickness in the intermediate sections and showed sediment deposition occurred in three (3) systems tracts- Lowstand Systems Tract (LST), the Transgressive Systems Tract (TST) and Highstand Systems Tract (HST). The sedimentological model showed the environments of deposition had a tidal influence and ranged from fluvial to estuarine. The findings of this research may be applied to similar deltaic basins around the world in planning of oilfield development. In addition it may correlate cyclic successions and predict facies distributions of similar depositional patterns. ","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114316584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Design and analysis of grid-connected energy systems for commercial buildings 商业建筑并网能源系统的设计与分析
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-01-29 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v21i3.9
D. Akinyele, O. Olabode, I. Okakwu, J.A. Adeosun, M. Sulaiman, A. Okediji
{"title":"Design and analysis of grid-connected energy systems for commercial buildings","authors":"D. Akinyele, O. Olabode, I. Okakwu, J.A. Adeosun, M. Sulaiman, A. Okediji","doi":"10.4314/sa.v21i3.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v21i3.9","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the design of energy generation based on the national grid, solar photovoltaic (PV), and diesel-based supply systems for a commercial building in Obanikoro, Lagos with a total demand and peak load of ~56,000 kWh/yr and 13.5 kW, respectively. The grid is simulated based on the average daily supply of 6 hours being experienced in the study location, indicating that the building is not served for an average of 18 hours/day. The paper considers three design configurations: grid, grid + PV, and grid + PV + generator systems in HOMER Microgrid tool and their performances are compared in terms of the annual generation, load not served, and the emissions. A load demand of ~14,000 kWh/yr meaning that 75 % of total demand is not met. A 35.2 kW PV was added to the grid, with both supplying 49,687 and 13,826 kWh/yr, respectively. However, a 6.98% of the load is not served. A 15 kW generator is then added to form the grid + PV+ diesel generator configuration, and the participating energy sources supply 15,818, 49,723 and 4,834 kWh/yr, respectively. This configuration is able to meet the demand without any deficit. The CO2, CO, unburned hydrocarbons, particulate matter and SO2 and nitrogen oxides emissions for the three configurations are 8.824, 0, 0, 0, 0.0383 and 0.0187 tonnes/yr; 8.192, 0, 0, 0, 0.0355 and 0.0174 tonnes/yr, and 11.833, 0.0259, 0.00113, 0.000157, 0.0435 and 0.0407 tonnes/yr, respectively. The study can help to mitigate the energy shortage in commercial buildings. ","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123954303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Late maastrichtian- early eocene dinoflagellate cyst biostratigraphy and aleoenvironmental study of sediments in Akukwa-1 well in the Anambra Basin 阿南布拉盆地Akukwa-1井晚马氏-早始新世甲藻囊生物地层学及沉积环境研究
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-01-29 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v21i3.15
G. Soronnadi-Ononiwu, Y. Yikarebogha, N. Ukpabi
{"title":"Late maastrichtian- early eocene dinoflagellate cyst biostratigraphy and aleoenvironmental study of sediments in Akukwa-1 well in the Anambra Basin","authors":"G. Soronnadi-Ononiwu, Y. Yikarebogha, N. Ukpabi","doi":"10.4314/sa.v21i3.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v21i3.15","url":null,"abstract":"Dinoflagellate cyst biostratigraphy and palaeoenvironment of deposition of sediments penetrated by Akukwa-1 Well was carried out with a total of 253ditch cuttings using the conventional maceration technique for recovering of acid insoluble organic-walled microfossils from sediments. Sedimentological description delineated five (5) lithological units within the well, which included those of Nkporo Shale, Mamu Formation, Ajali Sandstone, Nsukka Formation and Imo Shale. A total of 14 genera and 35 species of dinoflagellate cyst were identified. The recovered dinocysts were used to establish palaeoenvironment which ranged from marginal to shallow marine, the forms were also used to propose four (4) informal dinoflagellate cyst zonations labelled (A-D) based on the first and last occurrences of two or more species. They included Zone A (Apectodinium paniculatum zone), occurring at 7990ft(Maastrichtian), zone B(Paleocystodinium australinium zone) occurring between 7990ft -4000ft (Upper Maastrichtian), zone C(Apectodinium homomorphum zone) occurring between 4000ft -2550ft (Upper Maastrichtian), and zone D(Homotryblum palladium zone) occurring between 5550ft-1520ft(Paleocene- Early Eocene). The erected dinocyst zones were correlated with the existing biozones in tropical areas of Africa and northern South America.","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"118 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114224126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Preparation, functional and pasting behavior of starch phosphates of red cocoyam (Colocosia esculenta) and white cocoyam (Colocosia antiquorum): a comparative study 红椰和白椰淀粉磷酸酯的制备、功能和糊化行为的比较研究
Scientia Africana Pub Date : 2023-01-29 DOI: 10.4314/sa.v21i3.11
S. Yussuf, A. Ibikunle, N. Sanyaolu, S. Ogundare, M. A. Adesanya, C.O. Atewolara- Odule, A. Ogunmoye, A. Adeleke, A. Hashimi, O. Olubomehin
{"title":"Preparation, functional and pasting behavior of starch phosphates of red cocoyam (Colocosia esculenta) and white cocoyam (Colocosia antiquorum): a comparative study","authors":"S. Yussuf, A. Ibikunle, N. Sanyaolu, S. Ogundare, M. A. Adesanya, C.O. Atewolara- Odule, A. Ogunmoye, A. Adeleke, A. Hashimi, O. Olubomehin","doi":"10.4314/sa.v21i3.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/sa.v21i3.11","url":null,"abstract":"A contemporary strategy in the starch industries is the diversification of raw materials. However, the hydrophilic nature of starch limits its use as a raw material for food and packaging products, resulting in a low level of biodegradation. To address this issue, it is imperative that starch be chemically modified. Starch phosphates are among the most common and commonly used chemically modified starches. In this study, native red cocoyam starch (NRCS) and native white cocoyam starch (NWCS) were chemically modified with di-sodium hydrogen orthophosphate as phosphorylating agent to produce red cocoyam starch phosphate (PRCS) and white cocoyam starch phosphate (PWCS). The functional and pasting properties of the native and starch phosphates of both cocoyam species were evaluated and compared. The starch yield increased from ~ 17% for NRCS to ~ 25% for PRCS and from ~ 12% for NWCS to ~ 20% for PWCS. The water and oil absorption capacities were 97.00 & 143.00% for NRCS and 78.00 & 164.00% for NWCS, whereas for PRCS it was 160.00 & 153.00% and for PWCS it was 127.00 & 173.00% respectively. NRCS and PRCS had a foam capacity of 8.80 and 9.00% while NWCS and PWCS had 8.00 and 10.00% respectively. Phosphorylation had a significant impact on the pasting properties leading to a reduction in the peak, breakdown, set back, and final viscosities of the native cocoyam starches. In conclusion, phosphorylation considerably improved the functional and pasting qualities of red and white cocoyam starch, revealing its tremendous application potential in the formulation of food components, as a stabilizer, tablet binders in pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the packaging industries.","PeriodicalId":166410,"journal":{"name":"Scientia Africana","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124734957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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