African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of some handling and processing parameters for briquetting of guinea corn (Sorghum bi-color) residue

S. J. Bolufawi*
  • S. J. Bolufawi*
  • Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida Niger State, Nigeria.
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A. I. Bamgboye
  • A. I. Bamgboye
  • Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 01 July 2011
  •  Accepted: 25 April 2012
  •  Published: 12 November 2014

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