M.o. Ekebafe

Chemistry Division, Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, P.M.B. 1030, Benin City, Nigeria.

osazoneekebafe@yahoo.com

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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 2

Assessment of the Water Conservation Potential and Mode of Application of Coconut (cocos Nucifera) Husk Hydrogel on Soil Cultivated to Coconut Seedling

M.O. Ekebafe^*, L. O. Ekebafe, OSAYANDE P.E., F. Maidoh, P. Irhemu

Coconut husk cellulosic-polyacrylonitrile hydrogel was synthesized in aqueous solution. Saponification of grafted copolymer was done by reaction with sodium hydroxide followed by methanol precipitation. The reaction was confirmed using FTIR and characterized in terms of water retention value (286g/g) and de-swelling ratio (83.16%). Soil samples col...

Aug, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 2 256 views 473 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 23, Issue 2

Laboratory Incubation Studies of Biochar Amendment on Non - Co2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Soil Cultivated to Coconut Seedlings

M.O. Ekebafe^*, P. Oviasogie, N.O. Asueni

Biochar is a carbon-rich product obtained when biomass such as wood, manure or leaves is heated in a closed vessel with little or no air. It is an appropriate tool for sequestrating carbon dioxide in soils for a long time in order to mitigate climate change. The objective was to determine the effects of biochar amendment on greenhouse gas emissions...

Aug, 2013 Vol. 23, Issue 2 256 views 520 downloads

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