Journal of
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Chem. Eng. Mater. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6605
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCEMS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 97

Full Length Research Paper

Exploring the biodiesel potentials of waste avocado fruit oil

Ebuka Emmanuel Ezennajiego
  • Ebuka Emmanuel Ezennajiego
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Chijioke Elijah Onu
  • Chijioke Elijah Onu
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 29 June 2023
  •  Accepted: 04 September 2023
  •  Published: 29 February 2024

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