Modeling and optimization of two-step shea butter oil biodiesel synthesis using snail shell as a heterogeneous base catalyst

Shea butter oil (SBO) is underutilized in the biodiesel production industry in Nigeria because of its high free fatty acid (FFA) which reduces its biodiesel yield. This research aimed at...

Effect of Replacing Bone Ash with Fresh Water Snail (Pila ampullacea) Shell Ash on the Performance of Weaned Rabbits

Twenty five weaned male rabbits of mixed breeds were used to investigate the effect of replacing bone ash with fresh water snail shell ash on the performance of weaned rabbits. The experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria for a period of 12 weeks. The rabbits were randomly assigned to the five dietary treatments and replicated five times giving a total of one rabbit per replicate in a completely randomized design (CRD). Rabbits were raised intensively in hutches of about 4ft × 4ft. Five experimental diets tagged T1 to T5 were formulated such that fresh water snail shell ash replaced bone ash at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. Feed and water were served ad libitum. Bio sanitary and bio security measures were strictly adhered. The study showed that the growth parameters were not affected (P=.05) by the dietary treatments. This study had shown that fresh water snail shell ash can serve as a substitute for bone ash in weaned rabbits diet up to 100% without compromising their performances.

Assessment of Corrosion Performance of Steel Rebar in Snail Shell Ash Blended Cements under Marine Environments

An attempt has been made on a constructive approach to evaluate the performance of snail shell ash (SSA) for its corrosion performance under marine environments. Corrosion performance of steel rebar in chloride-contaminated SSA with (0% to 50%) replacement levels of cement extract medium was examined through electrochemical and weight loss techniques. Initially, snail shell powder (SSP) is made by pulverizing and subsequently SSA is by thermal decomposition methods. Both SSP and SSA were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersion X-ray spectroscopy. Concrete cubes with 0% to 50% replacement levels of cement by SSA were evaluated for their mechanical properties. A critical level of 20 to 30% SSA improved both corrosion resistance and strength of concrete. Extrapolation modeling for the strength and corrosion rate with respect to later age were made. SSA is a suitable replacement material for natural limestone in cement productions.

Shells of Intertidal Mudflat Snails: A Promising Biomonitoring Materials of Nickel Pollution

Monitoring the level of metal pollution in a water body, especially in polluted areas, is crucial. Gastropod shells have been used as a biomonitor for metal pollution. The goal of this study was to evaluate the utilisation of the mudflat snails, Telescopium telescopium shells, as biomonitoring materials for nickel (Ni) pollution in the intertidal area. The snails and their habitat surface sediments were sampled from 17 sites in Peninsular Malaysia. Up to 21 individuals from each site were sampled and dissected. In addition to the shells, six parts of the soft tissues (cephalic tentacle, foot, gill, muscle, mantle, and remaining soft tissues) were analysed for Ni. The snail shell was found to be a potential biomonitoring material for Ni pollution based on four positive points: (i) higher value of shell/soft tissue ratios (> 1.00); (ii) categorisation as a ‘microconcentrator’ based on bioaccumulation factor; (iii) significant correlation coefficients (at least P < 0.05) and significant influential total Ni levels in the sediments to the shell Ni; and (iv) higher precision of Ni in the shells based on the lowest value of the coefficient of variation of Ni. The described results indicated that the shell of T. telescopium would be suitable for assessing Ni pollution in the intertidal areas.

Karakterisasi dan Efektifitas Cangkang Bekicot (Achatina fulica) Sebagai Biosorben dalam Menyerap Logam Berat Fe pada Air Limbah Sintetik

The metal remittance in this review is Fe metal, since Fe is one of the metals that is generally contained in water. Whenever devoured water containing Fe that surpasses the limit, it will be awful for wellbeing. The purpose for this research was to portray the biosorbent of snail shell powder and to test the presentation of the biosorbent in the retention of substantial metal iron (Fe). From the aftereffects of the FTIR test, it is assessed that there has been an adjustment of chitin to chitosan. The chitosan spectra acquired showed the presence of a retention band at a wave number of 3066 cm-1 because of the extending vibration of the - Goodness bunch. while for the portrayal utilizing SEM, the molecule size of the biosorbent has different sizes, to be specific with a size scope of 2.16 - 3.44 m to 2.54 - 12.12µm. The development of a coral-like surface is the most definitive factor in the partition of the weighty metal retention interaction of Fe. The computation of the viability esteem showed that the adequacy of snail shell powder in engrossing 10 ppm Fe metal was at a mass of 20 g with a mixing season of 30 minutes, which was 99.2%.

Experimental Investigation of Snail Shell-Based Cement Mortar: Mechanical Strength, Durability and Microstructure

Snail shells are the discarded bio-shell waste from restaurants, and oceans creating huge environmental problems for society. Living organisms are harmed when these shells are released. As previously stated, the work focuses primarily on the utilisation of snail shell powder as a raw ingredient in cement mortar. The mechanical and durability features of snail shell-based cement mortar were compared to the nominal mortar in this study. Snail shell powder, ranging from 0% to 35%, was used to partially substitute cement in mortar, with a variation of 5%. XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) was used to determine the chemical composition of both mixes. The mechanical properties of mortar for both mixes were determined using a compressive strength test. The tests on cement mortar viz., Water Absorption, Sorptivity, Acid Durability, and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test (RCP Test) were compared with nominal mortar mix. According to the results of the investigation, the optimum use of snail shell powder is 30%. The durability of both mixes increased by the increase of the snail shell powder. To detect the C-S-H gel formations, microstructural analysis was performed for both mixes.

Experimental Investigation of Snail Shell-Based Cement Mortar: Mechanical Strength, Durability and Microstructure

Snail shells are the discarded bio-shell waste from restaurants, and oceans creating huge environmental problems for society. Living organisms are harmed when these shells are released. As previously stated, the work focuses primarily on the utilisation of snail shell powder as a raw ingredient in cement mortar. The mechanical and durability features of snail shell-based cement mortar were compared to the nominal mortar in this study. Snail shell powder, ranging from 0% to 35%, was used to partially substitute cement in mortar, with a variation of 5%. XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) was used to determine the chemical composition of both mixes. The mechanical properties of mortar for both mixes were determined using a compressive strength test. The tests on cement mortar viz., Water Absorption, Sorptivity, Acid Durability, and Rapid Chloride Permeability Test (RCP Test) were compared with nominal mortar mix. According to the results of the investigation, the optimum use of snail shell powder is 30%. The durability of both mixes increased by the increase of the snail shell powder. To detect the C-S-H gel formations, microstructural analysis was performed for both mixes.

Effect of Rice Conch Shell Powder as a Partial Replacement of Cement in Normal Concrete

Along with the increasing pace of development, many methods and research have been carried out and developed aimed at increasing the strength of concrete, one of which is by utilizing waste rice snail shells as a partial replacement of cement. This snail is considered a pest for farmers. Snail carcasses can also damage the environment and cause a bad smell. This can be used and utilized as an alternative material in concrete mixtures. The percentage of use of rice snail shell substitution varied, namely 0%, 10%, and 15%. The tests carried out were the compressive strength test, split tensile strength test, flexural strength test, and the modulus of elasticity of concrete with a concrete quality of 25 MPa. The test objects used were cylinders measuring 15 cm and 30 cm high and beams measuring 60 cm × 15 cm × 15 cm with variations in age of 7 days, 21 days, and 28 days. The highest value was obtained at 10% snail shell variation with 27,540 MPa, 2,735 MPa, 4,131 MPa, respectively. so that the 10% snail shell variation used in this study is still safe to use as a cement substitution material in normal concrete mixtures.