R. A. Etiuma

Chemical Profile of Leaves and Roots of Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum)

V. N. Osabor, R. A. Etiuma & M. U. Ntinya · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Proximate analysis, elemental analysis and phytochemical analysis were conducted on leaves and roots of S. dulcificum (miracle fruit). The results of proximate analysis of the leaves sample showed  the following compositions: protein (6.62±0.02)%, crude lipid (12±2.00)%, crude fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/20456

Nanocellulose Crystals from Coir Fibre for Template Application

E. U. Ikhuoria, S. O. Omorogbe, O. G. Agbonlahor & R. A. Etiuma · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Undried coir cellulose was prepared by chlorite bleaching method and hydrolyzed by 50% sulphuric acid to obtain highly crystalline nanocellulose. The proximate analysis of the coir fibre such as; moisture, ash, crude fibre, protein and its mineral composition were investigated us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/18766