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Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule

Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule

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65 Publications
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Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria Industrial Chemistry | Completed: 2012

Publications (65)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Utilization of Pine Needle Waste in Insulating Clay Bricks: Evaluation of Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties
Ikenna S. Okechukwu, Akuzuo U. Ofoefule, Jeanet Conradie, Kovo G. Akpomie
Silicon | Journal Article
10.1007/s12633-025-03602-2
Crossref
2026
Effects of Palm Kernel (Elaeis guineensis) Cake on Sub-Bituminous Coal Briquette for Energy Generation
Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule, Matthias Nnadozie Ugwu, Jude Chibuike Igweagwu, Chukwunalu Destiny Mgbadike
Trends in Applied Sciences Research | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2023.118.130
Crossref
2023
Comparative analysis of the application of artificial neural network-genetic algorithm and response surface methods-desirability function for predicting the optimal conditions for biodiesel synthesis from Chrysophyllum albidum seed oil.
Onukwuli, D.O., C. Esonye, A.U. Ofoefule and R. Eyisi,
J. Taiwan Inst. Chem. Eng., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.jtice.2021.06.012
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2021
Modeling and optimization of African pear seed oil esterification and transesterification using artificial neural network and response surface methodology comparative analysis
Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule, Chizoo Esonye, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Emmanuel Nwaeze, Cyril Sunday Ume
Industrial Crops and Products | Journal Article
10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111707
Crossref
2019
Effects of process variables on the yield and viscosity of methyl esters derived from Prunus amygdalus, Dyacrodes edulis and Chrysophyllum albidium.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
Sigma J. Eng. Nat. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2019
Chemical kinetics of a two-step transesterification of Dyacrodes edulis seed oil using acid-alkali catalyst.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
Chem. Engr. Res. Design, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.cherd.2019.03.010
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2019
Multi-input multi-output (MIMO) ANN and Nelder-Mead’s simplex based modeling of engine performance and combustion emission characteristics of biodiesel-diesel blend in CI diesel engine.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli, A.U. Ofoefule and E.O. Ogah,
Appl. Therm. Eng., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.01.101
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2019
Characterization and oxidation modeling of oils from Prunus amygdalus, Dyacrodes edulis and Chrysophyllum albidium.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
Ind. Crop Prod., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.11.029
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2019
Optimization of methyl ester production from Prunus amygdalus seed oil using response surface methodology and Artificial neural networks.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
Renewable Energy, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.renene.2018.06.036
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2019
The influence of fatty acid composition and functional groups on fuel related properties of sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) seed oil methyl esters.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
Der Pharm. Chem., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2018
Modeling of biodiesel yield from African pear seed (Dyacrodes edulis) oil using artificial neural networks.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli, A.U. Ofoefule and S.O. Momoh,
J. Nig. Soc. Chem. Engr., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2018
The effects of fatty acid methyl ester-petrodiesel blend on the co and noxemissions toxicity in ci diesel engine.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
J. Chem. Pharm. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2018
Extraction of nigerian beef tallow by wet rendering process and its characterization.
Chizoo, C., C.S. Ume, M.C. Esonye, V.N. Okafor and A.U. Ofoefule,
World New Nat. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2017
Synthesis and Physico-chemical Studies of base catalyzed methanolysis of some virgin tropical seed oils.
Esonye, C., O.D. Onukwuli and A.U. Ofoefule,
World News Natur. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2017
Assessment of biogas potentials of blends of orange (Citrus Sinensis) peels with selected food wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O., A.U. Ofoefule and I.E. Nwaoha,
J. Renewable Alter. Energy Technol., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2016
Jatropha yield improvement and tissue culture protocol.
Kurawa, A.S. and A.U. Ofoefule,
J. Renewable Alter. Energy Technol., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2016
Effect of water content of starch slurry on the gelatinization profile of some biomass feedstock for bioethanol production.
Ofoefule, A.U., U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
J. Renewable Alter. Energy Technol., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2015
Modelling of gelatinization time against water content for some starch feedstock for ethanol production.
Ofoefule, A.U., U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
Chem. Sci. Trans., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2015
Comparative study of the effect of reaction time on the biodiesel yield from crude and refined palm kernel (Elaeis Guineensis) oil.
Ofoefule, A.U and C.F. Ozonu,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2015
Effect of hydrolysis reaction time on the reducing sugar yield of Tacca (Tacca involuncrata) and Tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) starch for bioethanol production.
Ofoefule, A.U., U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
Der Pharm. Chem., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2015
Determination of optimum reaction temperature and reaction time for biodiesel yield from coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil.
Ofoefule, A.U., C.N. Ibeto, L.C. Ugwu and D.C. Eze,
Int. Res. J. Pure Applied Chem., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2014
Bio-ethanol production from thermally pre-treated corn chaff and cassava waste water.
Ibeto, C.N., C.O.B. Okoye and A.U. Ofoefule,
Int. Res. J. Pure Applied Chem., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2014
The use of some bio-fertilizers as sources of soil amendment for sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) production.
Ofoefule, A.U., S.C. Eze, C.N. Ibeto and R.N. Onah,
Bas. Res. J. Agric. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2014
Comparison of the biodiesel production from Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil using the two-stage method and the single stage base method.
Ofoefule, A.U.,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2014
Effect of combining optimum production parameters on the biodiesel yield from Coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil.
Ofoefule, A.U.,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2014
Biogas production from waste by-products of ethanol production: 3 modeling of gas yield with time.
Ofoefule, A.U., U.C. Okoro, O.D. Onukwuli and C.N. Anyanwu,
Phys. Rev. Res. Int., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2013
Biodiesel production from tigernut (Cyperus esculentus) oil and characterization of its blend with Petro-diesel.
Ofoefule, A.U., C.N. Ibeto, U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
Phys. Rev. Res. Int., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2013
Determination of optimum catalyst concentration for biodiesel yield from coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil.
Ofoefule, A.U., C.N. Ibeto and I.E. Ugwuamoke,
Int. Res. J. Pure Applied Chem., | Journal Article
10.9734/IRJPAC/2013/3761
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2013
Bioethanol production from acid Pre-treated Banana (Musa aluminata) peels.
Ibeto, C.N., A.U. Ofoefule and A.A. Ofomatta,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2013
Optimization of the biogas production from blends of powdered rice husk and brewery spent grain by chemical treatment.
Ofoefule, A.U., C.N. Ibeto and O.D. Onukwuli,
Int. J. Curr. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2012
Biogas production from waste by-products of ethanol production: 1. Digestion of pure wastes.
Ofoefule, A.U., U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
Int. J. Curr. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2012
Biogas production from waste by-products of ethanol production: 2. Effect of batch co-digestion with some animal and plant wastes on biogas production.
Ofoefule, A.U., U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
Int. J. Curr. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2012
Fuel quality assessment of biodiesel produced from groundnut oil (Arachis hypogea) and its blend with petroleum diesel.
Ibeto, C.N., A.U. Ofoefule and H.C. Ezeugwu,
Am. J. Food Technol., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajft.2011.798.803
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Analytical methods for quality assessment of biodiesel from animal and vegetable oils.
Ibeto, C.N., A.U. Ofoefule and H.C. Ezugwu,
Trends Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2011.537.553
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
A global overview of biomass potentials for bioethanol production: A renewable alternative fuel.
Ibeto, C.N., A.U. Ofoefule and K.E. Agbo,
Trends Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2011.410.425
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Effect of chemical treatment and waste blending on biogas production from leaf litter of Kambala (Chlorophoral excels).
Ofoefule, A.U., P.M. Ejikeme, C.N. Ibeto and T. Afuaku,
Int. J. Phys. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Comparative study of the biogas production potentials of Plantain peels and its blend with some animal wastes.
Ofoefule, A.U., J.I. Nwankwo, C.N. Ibeto and M.I. Ezeh,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Investigation of the biogas production potentials from printing paper waste.
Ofoefule, A.U. and C.N. Ibeto,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Comparative study of biogas production from chemically-treated powdered and un-powdered rice husks.
Ofoefule, A.U., M.C. Onyeoziri and E.O. Uzodinma,
J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Investigation of the biogas production potentials of Bambara nut chaff (Vigna subterranean).
Ofoefule, A.U.,
Adv. Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Optimization of biogas fuel production from maize (Zea mays) bract waste: Comparative study of biogas production from blending maize bract with biogenic wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O., A.U. Ofoefule and N.J. Enwere,
Am. Food Nutr., | Journal Article
10.5251/ajfn.2011.1.1.1.6
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2011
Studies on the effect of anaerobic digestion on the microbial flora of animal wastes 2: digestion and modelling of process parameters.
Ofoefule, A.U., E.O. Uzodinma and C.N. Anyanwu,
Trends Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2010.39.47
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Comparative study of the effect of chemical treatments on cassava (Manihot utilissima) peels for biogas production.
Ofoefule, A.U., E.L. Eme, E.O. Uzodinma and C.N. Ibeto,
Scient. Res. Essays, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Biogas generation: A solution to environmental pollution in Nigeria.
Ibeto, C.N. and A.U. Ofoefule,
Chem. Nig., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Biogas production from blends of bambara nut (Vigna subterranean) chaff with some animal and plant wastes.
Ofoefule, A.U. and O.D. Onukwuli,
Adv. Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Comparative study of biogas production from almond (Prunus dulcis), avocado (Persea Americana) and kola nut (Cola vera) tree leaf litters.
Uzodinma, E.O., A.U. Ofoefule and C.N. Ibeto,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Anaerobic batch co-digestion of cassava waste water and Swine dung.
Ofoefule, A.U., P.U. Chima, M.N. Nnabuchi and E.O. Uzodinma,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Biogas production from paper waste and its blend with cow dung.
Ofoefule, A.U., J.I. Nwankwo and C.N. Ibeto,
J. Adv. Appl. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Assessment of bread safety in Nigeria: Quantitative determination of potassium bromate and lead.
Emeje, M.O., S.I. Ofoefule, A.C. Nnaji, A.U. Ofoefule and S.A. Brown,
Afr. J. Food Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2010
Biomass technology: A key driver for improving climate change and socio-economic life in Nigeria.
Ofoefule, A.U., C.N. Ibeto, C.C. Uzoma and O.U. Oparaku,
Int. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2009
Biogas production from blends of field grass (Panicum maximum) with some animal wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O. and A.U. Ofoefule,
Int. J. Phys. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2009
Comparative study of the Effect of different pretreatment methods on the Biogas yield from Water Hyacinth (Eichorrnia Crassipes).
Ofoefule, A.U., E.O. Uzodinma and O.D. Onukwuli,
Int. J. Phys. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2009
Biofuels potential in Nigeria and the future of petroleum.
Ofoefule, A.U., E.O. Uzodinma, P.O. Ukoha, U.C. Okoro and O.D. Onukwuli,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2008
Biogas production from blends of cassava (Manihot utilissima) peels with some Animal wastes.
Ofoefule, A.U. and E.O.U. Uzodinma,
Int. J. Phs. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2008
Effect of chemical and biological treatment on Pre-decayed field grass (Panicum maximum) for biogas production.
Ofoefule, A.U. and E.O.U. Uzodinma,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2008
Effect of abattoir cow liquor waste on biogas yield of some agro-industrial wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O. and A.U. Ofoefule,
Scient. Res. Essays, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2008
Effect of some organic wastes on the biogas yield from carbonated soft drink sludge.
Uzodinma, E.O., A.U. Ofoefule, J.I. Eze, I. Mbaeyi and N.D. Onwuka,
Scient. Res. Essays, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2008
Synthesis of some new aryl derivatives of 1, 11- diaza-5H-a-phenothiazine-5-one.
Okoro, U.C. and A.U. Ofoefule,
Int. J. Chem., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2008
Biogas production from blends of powdered rice husk with some Agro-industrial wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O.U., A.U. Ofoefule, J.I. Eze and N.D. Onwuka,
J. Eng. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2007
Preliminary studies on the biogas production from blends of palm oil sludge with some Agro-based wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O.U., A.U. Ofoefule, J.I. Eze and N.D. Onwuka,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2007
Optimum mesophilic temperature of biogas production from blends of Agro-industrial wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O.U., A.U. Ofoefule, J.I. Eze and N.D. Onwuka,
Trends Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2007
Biogas production from blends of agro-industrial wastes.
Uzodinma, E.O.U., A.U. Ofoefule, J.I. Eze and N.D. Onwuka,
Trends Applied Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/tasr.2007.554.558
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2007
Comparative performance evaluation of charcoal cookstoves.
Ofoefule, A.U., G.O. Unachukwu and O.U. Oparaku,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2006
Optimization of the qualitative and quantitative biogas yield from poultry waste.
Ofoefule, A.U. and E.U. Uzodinma,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2006
Studies on the effect of anaerobic digestion on microbial flora of animal wastes 1 Isolation and identification of common pathogens.
Ofoefule, A.U. and E.U. Uzodinma,
Nig. J. Solar Energy, | Journal Article
Self Akuzuo Uwaoma Ofoefule
2005