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Michael Okpara University of Agriculture: Umuahia, Abia State, NG

2019-12-16 to present | Lecturer (Chemical Engineering)
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Callistus Nonso

Project Development Institute: Enugu, Enugu, NG

2011-01-04 to 2019-12-10 | Research Engineer (Engineering Research Development & Production (ERDP))
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Callistus Nonso

Education and qualifications (1)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Awka, Anambra, NG

2014-10-25 to 2019-10-03 | Ph.D (Chemical Engineering)
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers: Enugu, Enugu, NG

2012-04 to present | Corporate Member (Chemical Engineering)
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Works (34)

Kinetics, modelling and optimization of Shea butter transesterification via clay doped ionic liquid catalyst

South African Journal of Chemical Engineering
2025 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85211566358

Part of ISSN: 10269185
Contributors: Kenechi, N.-O.; Nonso, U.C.; Okechukwu, O.D.; Joseph, E.
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Bioresource Integration Approach of Sustainable Green-Diesel Production from Waste Mutton Using Waste Goat Bone as Biohetrogeneous Catalyst

SSRN
2024 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-85189211414

Part of ISSN: 15565068
Contributors: Ume, C.S.; Chizoo, E.; Blessing, I.N.; Kingsley, A.A.; John, O.I.; Gabriel, C.E.; Ude, C.N.; Blessing, E.C.; Ezeh, E.M.; Uwaoma, O.A.
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Kinetics and soft computing evaluation of Linseed oil transesterification via CD-BaCl-IL catalyst

Heliyon
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85203786089

Part of ISSN: 24058440
Contributors: Nwosu-Obieogu, K.; Nonso, U.C.; Okechukwu, O.D.; Joseph, E.
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Kinetics evaluation of lard oil methanolysis catalyzed by thermally modified hybrid banana-plantain-peel-ash

Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85189020569

Part of ISSN: 18785204 18785190
Contributors: Ezekannagha, C.B.; Onukwuli, O.D.; Ude, C.N.; Esonye, C.
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Modelling and optimization of shea butter biodiesel engine performance evaluation using response surface methodology

Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85203441812

Part of ISSN: 27728013
Contributors: Kenechi, N.-O.; Okechukwu, O.D.; Joseph, E.; Nonso, U.C.
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Modelling and optimizing the transesterification process of shea butter via CD-BaCl-IL catalyst using soft computing algorithms

Results in Engineering
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85188741923

Part of ISSN: 25901230
Contributors: Nwosu-obieogu, K.; Ezeugo, J.; Onukwuli, O.D.; Ude, C.N.
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Optimization of cyanide adsorption from cassava wastewater using phosphoric acid-functionalized activated carbons derived from livestock keratin waste via in-situ and ex-situ activation routes

Desalination and Water Treatment
2024 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85206455526

Part of ISSN: 19443986 19443994
Contributors: Chukwuneke, J.L.; Orugba, H.O.; Sinebe, J.E.; Nonso, U.C.; Okoro, V.I.; Olisakwe, H.C.
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Soft Computing Prediction of Linseed Oil Transesterification Process via Clay-Doped Barium Chloride Catalyst

Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability
2024 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85166519457

Part of ISSN: 25094246 25094238
Contributors: Okechukwu, O.D.; Kenechi, N.-O.; Joseph, E.; Nonso, U.C.
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Techno-economic analysis of the statistically optimized biodiesel production process using African pear seed oil and activated empty palm fruit bunch biocatalyst

Waste Management Bulletin
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85209595939

Part of ISSN: 29497507
Contributors: Umeagukwu, O.E.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Ude, C.N.; Chizoo, E.; Nnamdi Ekwueme, B.; Asadu, C.O.; Okey-Onyesolu, F.C.; Ikenna, M.U.; Innocent Chukwudi, E.; Ugwele, F.O.
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Transesterification of Persea americana seed oil to methyl ester using bio-based heterogeneous catalyst: Optimization and techno-economic analysis

Green Technologies and Sustainability
2024 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85196402233

Part of ISSN: 29497361
Contributors: Umeagukwu, O.E.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Ude, C.N.; Esonye, C.; Ekwueme, B.N.; Asadu, C.O.; Okey-Onyesolu, F.C.; Ikenna, M.U.; Chukwudi, E.I.; Makhkamov, T. et al.
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Evaluation of the predictive capability of Response surface methodology (RSM) and Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) in estimating biogas yield from poultry droppings, pig manure & brewery spent grain using enzyme amylase

Research Square
2023 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-85174013581

Contributors: Onyiah, M.I.; Mbah, G.O.; Ude, C.N.; Ude, M.U.
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Methanolysis of African pear seed oil catalyzed with acid activated empty palm fruit bunch ash: Optimization and sensitivity analysis

Cleaner Energy Systems
2023 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85183722745

Part of ISSN: 27727831
Contributors: Umeagukwu, O.E.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Ude, C.N.
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Optimization of dual transesterification of jatropha seed oil to biolubricant using hybridized response surface methodology (RSM) and adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS)-genetic algorithm (GA)

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
2023 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85186916264

Part of ISSN: 29498392
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Igwilo, C.N.; Nwosu-Obieogu, K.; Nnaji, P.C.; Oguanobi, C.N.; Amulu, N.F.; Eze, C.N.; Omenihu, U.C.
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Yield optimization and fuel properties evaluation of the biodiesel derived from avocado pear waste

Industrial Crops and Products
2023 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85141915791

Part of ISSN: 09266690
Contributors: Chimezie, E.C.; Wang, Z.; Yu, Y.; Nonso, U.C.; Duan, P.-G.; Kapusta, K.
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Biodiesel production from nonedible feedstocks catalyzed by nanocatalysts: A review

Biomass and Bioenergy
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85131831837

Part of ISSN: 18732909 09619534
Contributors: Chimezie, E.C.; Zhang, X.; Djandja, O.S.; Nonso, U.C.; Duan, P.-G.
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Biodiesel synthesis from waste canarium schweinfurtii oil (WCSO) catalyzed by thermal reinforced clay and its kinetics evaluation

Cleaner Materials
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85138531609

Part of ISSN: 27723976
Contributors: Eze, C.N.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Ude, C.N.; Gbasouzor, A.I.
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CHARACTERIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF CAROTENOID EXTRACTED FROM THE PEELS OF TOMATO LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM GROWN IN NIGERIA

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85125693902

Part of ISSN: 16845374 16845358
Contributors: Uchegbu, N.N.; Ude, C.N.; Obeta, N.A.; Eze, C.R.
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Optimisation of enzymatic fermented glucose production of wild cocoyam starch using response surface methodology

Global Nest Journal
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85139529722

Part of ISSN: 17907632
Contributors: Uchegbu, N.N.; Ude, C.N.; Okoyeuzu, C.F.; Nwadi, O.M.M.; Rasaq, W.A.; Ogbonna, C.U.; Hossaini, S.M.; Okpala, C.O.R.
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Physico-chemical/mechanical properties of treated groundnut shell fibre; Response surface methodology and artificial neural network performance evaluation and optimisation

Cleaner Waste Systems
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85160853290

Part of ISSN: 27729125
Contributors: Nwosu-Obieogu, K.; Dzarma, G.W.; Christian, G.; Nonso, U.C.; Awele, A.M.; Anozie, O.O.
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Prediction of some thermo-physical properties of biodiesel using ANFIS and ANN cum sensitivity analysis

Cleaner Waste Systems
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85134377580

Part of ISSN: 27729125
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Okey-Onyesolu, F.C.; Nnaji, P.C.; Okoye, C.C.; Uwaleke, C.C.
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RSM, ANN and ANFIS applications in modeling fermentable sugar production from enzymatic hydrolysis of Colocynthis Vulgaris Shrad seeds shell

Bioresource Technology Reports
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85129481805

Part of ISSN: 2589014X
Contributors: Igwilo, C.N.; Ude, N.C.; Onoh, I.M.; Enekwe, C.B.; Alieze, B.A.
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Rsm, Ann and Anfis Applications in Modelling Fermentable Sugar Production from Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Colocynthis Vulgaris Shrad Seeds Shell

SSRN
2022 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-85176983113

Part of ISSN: 15565068
Contributors: Nnaemeka, I.C.; Nonso, U.C.; Ikechukwu, O.M.; Benedict, E.C.; Bishop, A.A.
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RSM, ANN and ANFIS applications in modelling fermentable sugar production from enzymatic hydrolysis of Colocynthis vulgaris Shrad seeds shell

Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
2022 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85133283185

Part of ISSN: 20902468 11100621
Contributors: Igwilo, C.N.; Ude, C.N.; Onoh, M.I.
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Dual-purpose optimization of dye-polluted wastewater decontamination using bio-coagulants from multiple processing techniques via neural intelligence algorithm and response surface methodology

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85108833188

Part of ISSN: 18761070
Contributors: Onukwuli, O.D.; Nnaji, P.C.; Menkiti, M.C.; Anadebe, V.C.; Oke, E.O.; Ude, C.N.; Ude, C.J.; Okafor, N.A.
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Evaluation of engine performance and emission of African pear seed oil (APO) biodiesel and its prediction via multi-input-multi-output artificial neural network (ANN) and sensitivity analysis

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85101920516

Part of ISSN: 19321031 1932104X
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, O.D.; Uchegbu, N.N.; Umeuzuegbu, J.C.; Amulu, N.F.
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Heterogeneous Catalysis of African Pear Seed Oil and Modelling of Some Thermo-Physical Properties of its Biodiesel

Research Square
2021 | Other
EID:

2-s2.0-85168177695

Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Okey-Onyesolu, F.C.; Nnaji, P.C.; Okoye, C.C.; Uwaleke, C.C.
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Heterogeneously Catalyzed Methanolysis of Gmelina Seed Oil to Biodiesel

Chemical Engineering and Technology
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85096999528

Part of ISSN: 15214125 09307516
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, D.O.; Umeuzuegbu, J.C.; Chukwuka, C.C.
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Homogeneous catalyzed transesterification of neem seed oil to biodiesel and its kinetic modeling

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85097013728

Part of ISSN: 19321031 1932104X
Contributors: Onukwuli, D.O.; Umeuzuegbu, J.C.; Ude, C.N.; Nwobi-Okoye, C.C.
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Methanolysis optimization of cottonseed oil to biodiesel using heterogeneous catalysts

Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85095589883

Part of ISSN: 10219986
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, O.D.; Ugwu, B.I.; Okey-Onyesolu, C.F.; Ezidinma, T.A.; Ejikeme, P.M.
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Performance evaluation of cottonseed oil methyl esters produced using CaO and prediction with an artificial neural network

Biofuels
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85023189490

Part of ISSN: 17597277 17597269
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, O.D.; Nwobi –Okoye, C.; Anisiji, O.E.; Atuanya, C.U.; Menkiti, M.C.
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Kinetic modeling of transesterification of gmelina seed oil catalyzed by alkaline activated clay (NaOH/clay) catalyst

Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85067086376

Part of ISSN: 18785204 18785190
Contributors: Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, O.D.
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Process optimization of hydrochloric acid leaching of iron from Agbaja clay

Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85044786064

Part of ISSN: 13147978 13147471
Contributors: Dominic, O.O.; Uchenna, U.; Nonso, U.C.
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Optimization of biodiesel production from refined cotton seed oil and its characterization

Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85018637360

Part of ISSN: 20902468 11100621
Contributors: Onukwuli, D.O.; Emembolu, L.N.; Ude, C.N.; Aliozo, S.O.; Menkiti, M.C.
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Optimization of the methanolysis of lard oil in the production of biodiesel with response surface methodology

Egyptian Journal of Petroleum
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85033568405

Part of ISSN: 20902468 11100621
Contributors: Ezekannagha, C.B.; Ude, C.N.; Onukwuli, O.D.
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Review activity for Biomass conversion and biorefinery. (1)
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