Fabrication of benzoyl chloride treated tiger-nut fiber reinforced insect repellent hybrid composite.

An insect repellent composite containing tiger nut particulate fibre, waste low density polyethene (LDPE) and castor oil alkyd resin was fabricated. Canarium schweinfurthii gum was used as insect repellent compound and maleic anhydride as compatibilizer. The tiger nut chaff was subjected to benzoylation using benzoyl chloride to increase the fibre-matrix interaction.

A Review on SAPO-34 Zeolite Materials for CO Capture and Conversion.

Among several known zeolites, silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO)-34 zeolite exhibits a distinct chemical structure, unique pore size distribution, and chemical, thermal, and ion exchange capabilities, which have recently attracted considerable research attention. Global carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions are a serious environmental issue. Current atmospheric CO level exceeds 414 parts per million (ppm), which greatly influences humans, fauna, flora, and the ecosystem as a whole.

Electrochemical Reduction of CO: A Review of Cobalt Based Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Fuels.

Electrochemical CO reduction reaction (CORR) provides a promising approach to curbing harmful emissions contributing to global warming. However, several challenges hinder the commercialization of this technology, including high overpotentials, electrode instability, and low Faradic efficiencies of desirable products. Several materials have been developed to overcome these challenges.