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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Comparative analysis of the physiochemical properties of the seed of native pear (Dacryodes eclulis) and pimpkin pulp (Telfairin occidentalis)
Authors
Chukwudi-Madu Etanuro, Chime Charles C, Ajah Doris N, Okwesili Lotanna C
Abstract
The rising level of agricultural waste deposits in the environment has become a growing concern to environmentalist, Scientist and World governing bodies. There-fore in the recent times researchers have turned their focus into evaluating the potentials in these agro-waste for further application. This study examines the physiochemical properties of Pumpkin Pulp and Native pear seed. The results revealed higher values in the moisture content (5.724 %), Hausner ration (0.765), WAC (0.446), volatile matter (37.362 %) and Ash content (2.918%) in Pumpkin pulp compared with values of Native pear. Higher values were seen in bulk density, tapped density and fixed carbon content as 0.411%, 0.638%, and 61.431% accordingly in Native pear seed compared with the values observed in Pumpkin pulp. The chemical composites results showed that both samples were of soft wood origin as the values of their lignin content were 46.573% and 42.109% for Pumpkin pulp and Native pear seed respectively. Native pear seed had higher values in its hemicelluloses and holocellulose content as 67.695% and 29.915% accordingly compared with values of Pumpkin Pulp while higher values was observed in Pumpkin pulp alpha cellulose result as 50.293% compared with the value seen in Native pear. Conclusively, the result of this study highlights the nature of Pumpkin pulp and Native pear seed for a potential application of these materials in various fields.
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Pages:16-20
How to cite this article:
Chukwudi-Madu Etanuro, Chime Charles C, Ajah Doris N, Okwesili Lotanna C "Comparative analysis of the physiochemical properties of the seed of native pear (<em>Dacryodes eclulis</em>) and pimpkin pulp (<em>Telfairin occidentalis</em>)". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 16-20
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