Analysis of Abakaliki Rice Husks

N. B. Ekwe

Abstract

Analysis of Abakaliki Rice Husks

In Nigeria, rice is grown all over the country but Abakiliki zone of Ebonyi state is the largest producer, giving rise to tonnes of rice husks which are indiscriminately dumped around the rice mills. Hence allowing uncontrolled degradation and fermentation where they increase the biological oxygen demand of streams in which they are dumped. This aroused the interest in research into the use of this abundant biomass. The proximate analysis of Abakaliki rice husks was carried out, the results obtained compared favourably well with that of literature values

Author(s): N. B. Ekwe

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