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Emmanuel C. Chukwuma1,2\*, Chinenye F. Okey-Onyesolu3 , Daniel C. Anizoba2 and Joseph I. Ubah<sup>2</sup>

1 Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-ara, Kwara State, Nigeria

2 Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

3 Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

\*Address all correspondence to: ec.chukwuma@unizik.edu.ng

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