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PRODUCTION OF PULP FROM NON-WOODY AGRICULTURAL (AGRO) WASTE MATERIALS FOR HANDMADE PAPER AND TISSUE
In Nigeria, large quantities of agricultural wastes rich in cellulose are generated annually. This project explores the use of non-woody fibres such as corn stalks, bagasse, rice straw, and plantain or pineapple leaves as sustainable raw materials for...
January 2025
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DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL INDIGO DYE FROM INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA FOR TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Research and pilot-scale development project promoting local production of natural indigo dye through fabrication of an automated extraction machine and process optimization. The project aims to upgrade indigenous technology, promote local content,...
January 2023
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Ongoing
PRODUCTION OF ECO-FRIENDLY ADHESIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The project aims to develop and characterize bio-based adhesives from renewable materials—specifically, starch sourced from finger millet & sweet potatoes, and gelatin from hides—modified with sustainable synthetic polymers, such as polylactic...
August 2025
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DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL PAIN RELIEVER (ANALGESIC ) AS AN API FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY FROM AN INDIGENOUS PLANT XIMENIA AMERICANA
The research involves the development of a novel analgesic drug derived from Ximenia americana, an organic source with known side effect. The research includes Extraction of bioactive compounds, in-vivo and invitro analyses and isolation of pure...
January 2024
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DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF POLYURETHANE FOAM USING MODIFIED CASTOR OIL AS POLYOL SUBSTITUTE
This project focuses on the modification of castor oil for use as a polyol in the production of polyurethane foam Polyol for Polyurethane (PU) foam can be produced from castor oil as a substitute for imported polyols by chemically modifying the oil to...
October 2025
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FORMULATION OF TRIPLE ACTION ORGANIC SUNSCREEN FROM LOCALLY SOURCED RAW MATERIALS
The research is to develop an organic sun protection, antimicrobial and antioxidant cream from locally sourced material for people with albinism which would be affordable, available and specific for meeting their needs both at infant and adult...
January 2023
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COLLECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DIATOMITE FROM SELECTED SITES
Date of Implementation 2nd Quarter Project Location Bauchi, Gombe, Borno and Yobe Status/Level of completion The characterization of Diatomite is 75% completed
April 2025
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FROM SHELLS TO SOLUTIONS: LABORATORY CONVERSION OF CRUSTACEAN WASTE INTO FUNCTIONAL CHITOSAN
Date of Implementation 2nd Quarter Project Location Coastal region of Nigeria. Port-Harcourt Status/Level of completion The R&D aspect of the project...
April 2025
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FORMULATION AND PRODUCTION OF CRACK FILING MIXTURE USING CHITOSAN MATERIAL.
Date of Implementation 3rd Quarter, 2025 Project Location FCT Status/Level of completion The project is 50% achieved (on-going)
July 2025
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CHARACTERIZATION OF NIGERIAN K-FELDSPAR FOR THE FOR THE FILLERS/EXTENDERS INDUSTRY
Date of Implementation 3rd Quarter Project Location Kogi, Benue, Oyo, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Kano, Plateau, Gombe and Taraba Status/Level of completion Project is on-going (50% done)
July 2025
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WASTE TO FUEL: LABORATORY SCALE BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM CASSAVA PEELS
This research and development initiative explored the technical viability of producing bioethanol at laboratory scale using cassava peels—a highly abundant agro-waste material in Nigeria. With the country’s cassava output surpassing 59 million...
January 2025
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COLLECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ZINC FROM SELECTED SITES
Date of Implementation 2nd Quarter Project Location Bauchi, Plateau, Cross-River Status/Level of completion The collection and characterization of zinc 100% completed
February 2025
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