Effects of Gum Arabic as binder on the physico-mechanical properties of briquettes made from corn cob

Authors

  • Nneka Blessing Ekwe * Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Abuja, Abuja–Nigeria.
  • Alameen Yahaya Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Abuja, Abuja–Nigeria.

https://doi.org/10.48313/mtei.v1i1.23

Abstract

This study presents the effect of gum Arabic as a binder on the physical and mechanical properties of briquette made from corn cob. The corn cobs were charred and mixed with different concentrations (0%, 5%, 10%, and 20%) of gum Arabic to form a paste. The paste was compacted under 0.215 MPa for 5 minutes in a manual press to produce a briquette. The physical tests, which were comprised of density, shatter resistance, water resistance, and compressive tests, were carried out. The results demonstrated a significant increase in the density (0.63gm-3 compressed density, 0.42 gm-3), high shatter resistance index (99.87%), good water resistance index (85.52%) and good compressive strength (3.7 MPa) in comparison with the non-binder briquette. The study shows that the gum Arabic as a binder enhanced the qualities of the briquette in strength and durability.

Keywords:

Binder, Briquette, Corn cobs, Gum Arabic, Strength

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2024-08-30

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Mechanical Technology and Engineering Insights

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Ekwe, N. B., & Yahaya, A. . (2024). Effects of Gum Arabic as binder on the physico-mechanical properties of briquettes made from corn cob. Mechanical Technology and Engineering Insights, 1(1), 47-52. https://doi.org/10.48313/mtei.v1i1.23