Characterization of Natural Ca-Bentonite Clays from Ebenebe in Anambra State, Nigeria, Impregnated with Ca(NO3)2, Zn(NO3)2 and KOH for use as Catalysts for Viscosity Reduction in Transesterification Reaction of Castor Oil

Natural Ca-Bentonite from Ebenebe in Anambra State, Nigeria, was successfully impregnated with Ca (NO3)2, Zn (NO3)2 and KOH and further calcined under different conditions of temperature and time using standard methods. Both the natural and impregnated bentonite clays were characterized using Fouri...

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Main Authors: N. E. Ofoegbu-Chibuzo, U. J. Chukwu, I. P. Okoye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
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Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/237285