UNILORIN Professor Converts Poultry Waste into Biodiesel
With her research, Odetoye aims to address environmental pollution caused by biomass residue burning while creating opportunities for skilled engineers and technicians.
AKACHI NOEL 
Temitope Odetoye, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ilorin, has achieved a significant breakthrough by producing biodiesel using chicken eggshell-derived heterogeneous catalysts.
During the university's 253rd Inaugural Lecture, Odetoye revealed the successful production of biodiesel, attributing the experiment's success to a two-factor, three-level central composite design. She emphasized that catalyst concentration and reaction time significantly impacted the biodiesel yield.
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The utilization of eggshells as catalysts not only demonstrated affordability but also showcased the potential to add value to poultry production while minimizing waste in the industry.
Despite biodiesel's recognition as a sustainable fuel alternative, Odetoye acknowledged the lingering challenge of its high production cost compared to fossil fuel. Nonetheless, she highlighted Nigeria's abundant lignocellulosic biomass residues as untapped resources waiting to be harnessed in eco-friendly ways.
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With her research, Odetoye aims to address environmental pollution caused by biomass residue burning while creating opportunities for skilled engineers and technicians. This innovation underscores Nigeria's potential to lead in sustainable energy solutions.
