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Biostimulation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon ContaminatedSoils Using Bryophylum Pinnatum ExtractsBy Ozioko Fabian Chidiebere, Okirie Faith Uchendu, Aghogho Uwanogho
Abstract: This study investigates the remediation potential of Bryophylum pinnatum extracts (water and ethanol-based) for degrading total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in loamy and clay soils. Crude oil contaminants used in the study exhibited a pH of 6.76, density of 0.878 g/mL at 15 °C, kinematic viscosity of 147.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, and a flash point of 193.2 °C. The baseline TPH concentration in the soils was 48,291.14 ppm. Soils were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article →
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Evaluation of Michaelis-Menten Constants of TPH Degradation on Clay SoilBy Ekperi Nelson Ibezim, Joseph Gana, Okirie Faith Uchendu
Abstract: The degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in petroleum-contaminated clay soil remains a major environmental concern, particularly in regions with limited remediation options. This study investigates the enzymatic kinetics of TPH biodegradation using Michaelis-Menten modeling in the presence of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extracts as biostimulants. Fourteen bioreactors containing 2000g of contaminated clay soil were prepared with 100ml of crude oil and treated with varying doses (100ml, 200ml, and 300ml) of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 6–12 Read article →
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Application of Monod Equation and First Order RateKinetics for the Determination of TPH Concentrationalong the DepthsBy Ozioko Fabian Chidiebere, Mabel Keke, Okirie Faith Uchendu
Abstract: In order to calculate the rate of TPH concentration along the depths, this research project applies theMonod Equation and First Order Rate Kinetics. TPH diffusion in the stagnant water medium wasexamined using the Developed Dispersion and Degradation Model integrated with the first orderdegradation rate and the Monod equation q2. TBC in both water media increased gradually over timeuntil the 56th day, and then rapidly between the 70th and 80th day. …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–43 Read article →