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

Physicochemical properties of lignocellulosic biofibres from South Eastern Nigeria: Their suitability for biocomposite technology

Agu, Chidozie Victor*
  • Agu, Chidozie Victor*
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Centre for Composite Research and Development, JuNeng Nigeria Limited, Nigeria; Biotechnology and Fermentation Group, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University and Ohio Agricultural Development Center, Wooster OH, 44691, United States.
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Njoku, O. U.
  • Njoku, O. U.
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Chilaka, F. C.
  • Chilaka, F. C.
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Agbiogwu, D
  • Agbiogwu, D
  • Centre for Composite Research and Development, JuNeng Nigeria Limited, Nigeria.
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Iloabuchi, K. V.
  • Iloabuchi, K. V.
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Ukazu, B.
  • Ukazu, B.
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 14 November 2013
  •  Accepted: 08 May 2014
  •  Published: 14 May 2014

How to cite this article

APA /
Agu, C. V., Njoku, O. U., Chilaka, F. C., Agbiogwu, D., Iloabuchi, K. V., & Ukazu, B. (2014). Physicochemical properties of lignocellulosic biofibres from South Eastern Nigeria: Their suitability for biocomposite technology. African Journal of Biotechnology , 13(20), 2050-2057.
Chicago /
Agu, Chidozie Victor, , , Njoku, O. U., Chilaka, F. C., Agbiogwu, D, Iloabuchi, K. V. and Ukazu, B.. "Physicochemical properties of lignocellulosic biofibres from South Eastern Nigeria: Their suitability for biocomposite technology." African Journal of Biotechnology 13, no. 20 (2014): 2050-2057.
MLA /
Agu, et al. "Physicochemical properties of lignocellulosic biofibres from South Eastern Nigeria: Their suitability for biocomposite technology." African Journal of Biotechnology 13.20 (2014): 2050-2057.