African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Comparison of solids in effluent from pulping kenaf stem with formic acid and sodium hydroxide

Chukwudebelu J. A.
  • Chukwudebelu J. A.
  • Center for Environmental Management and Control, Faculty of Environmental Management and Control, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria.
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Jonah C. A.
  • Jonah C. A.
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 September 2016
  •  Accepted: 12 January 2017
  •  Published: 31 March 2017

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