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Production and Characterization of Briquettes from Agricultural Wastes for Sustainable Energy Solutions
), Abdulrahman Abdulmumin Gbenga(2), Muhammad-Najeeb Oluwafemi Yusuf(3), Abdulrasheed Faridah(4), Adeyemo Tijesunimi Emmanuel(5), Ajuwon Fadhilat Adekitan(6),
(1) University of Abuja
(2) University of Abuja
(3) National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)
(4) University of Abuja
(5) University of Abuja
(6) University of Abuja
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