International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2573

Full Length Research Paper

Modification of plastic tank for bio-digestion of food wastes for biogas generation for cooking foods

Nwankwo, Chibuzo Stanley
  • Nwankwo, Chibuzo Stanley
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Food and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.
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Okoyeuzu, Chigozie Francis
  • Okoyeuzu, Chigozie Francis
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 26 May 2020
  •  Accepted: 27 August 2020
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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