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Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study

Abubakar Koko Rabiu, Cosmos Moki Elinge, Murtala Maidamma Ambursa, Aminu Koko Rabiu, Danladi Senchi Samaila.


Abstract
In this study, the production and characterization of bioethanol from rice and corn straws were investigated. The bioethanol was produced through dilute acid hydrolysis, fermentation and distillation; and the distillates were purified by dehydration using zeolite 4A. The physicochemical and fuel properties of the bioethanol distillates including pH, refractive index, specific gravity, flash point, octane rating and calorific or heating value were evaluated. Further characterization of the biofuel was carried out using FTIR and GC-MS. The results indicated that octane number, calorific value, and specific gravity of the corn straw bioethanol obtained were significantly higher (p<0.05) compared to rice straw bioethanol. Meanwhile, no statistically significant difference (p˃0.05) was observed in the flash point, refractive index, pH, pour and cloud points of the bioethanol produced from the two lignocellulosic substrates. Furthermore, the results reveal that pH, octane number, specific gravity and flash point are within the ASTM standards while refractive index, cloud and pour point were slightly outside the ASTM standard. This reveal potential of the feedstock as a source for Bioethanol production.

Key words: Rice straw, Corn straw, Bioethanol, Physicochemical properties, Fuel properties


 
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Rabiu AK, Elinge CM, Ambursa MM, Rabiu AK, Samaila DS. Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. Equijost. 2021; 8(1): 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12

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Rabiu AK, Elinge CM, Ambursa MM, Rabiu AK, Samaila DS. Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. https://www.equijost.com/?mno=104889 [Access: June 27, 2026]. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12

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Rabiu AK, Elinge CM, Ambursa MM, Rabiu AK, Samaila DS. Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. Equijost. 2021; 8(1): 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12


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Rabiu AK, Elinge CM, Ambursa MM, Rabiu AK, Samaila DS. Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. Equijost. (2021), [cited June 27, 2026]; 8(1): 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12


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Rabiu, A. K., Elinge, . C. M., Ambursa, . M. M., Rabiu, . A. K. & Samaila, . D. S. (2021) Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. Equijost, 8 (1), 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12


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Rabiu, Abubakar Koko, Cosmos Moki Elinge, Murtala Maidamma Ambursa, Aminu Koko Rabiu, and Danladi Senchi Samaila. 2021. Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. Equity Journal of Science and Technology, 8 (1), 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12


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Rabiu, Abubakar Koko, Cosmos Moki Elinge, Murtala Maidamma Ambursa, Aminu Koko Rabiu, and Danladi Senchi Samaila. "Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study." Equity Journal of Science and Technology 8 (2021), 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Rabiu, Abubakar Koko, Cosmos Moki Elinge, Murtala Maidamma Ambursa, Aminu Koko Rabiu, and Danladi Senchi Samaila. "Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study." Equity Journal of Science and Technology 8.1 (2021), 74-78. Print. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Rabiu, A. K., Elinge, . C. M., Ambursa, . M. M., Rabiu, . A. K. & Samaila, . D. S. (2021) Characterization of Bioethanol Fuel from Rice and Corn Straws: A Comparative Study. Equity Journal of Science and Technology, 8 (1), 74-78. doi:https//dx.doi.org/10.4314/equijost.v8i1.12




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