Congratulations Emmanuel Bampoe

Emmanuel Bampoe is a graduating MPhil student from the Mechanical Engineering Department at KNUST.

His research, which focused on optimising hydrochar production from orange and banana peels using the co-hydrothermal carbonization (Co-HTC) process, has the potential to significantly contribute to the field of renewable energy. By adjusting key process parameters like temperature, holding time, and the mixing ratio of peels, his study aimed to maximize hydrochar yield, energy content, and energy yield. The results obtained showed the optimal conditions for high energy yield, hydrochar yield and energy content. His findings highlight the potential of using organic waste for renewable energy while also emphasizing the need for careful process optimization.

The KNUST Engineering Education Project (KEEP) has been instrumental in his academic success by providing financial support. He is very grateful for the support and encouragement received from the staff and management of KEEP.

He plans to carry out further work in environmental sustainability, focusing on harnessing hydrochar for pollution mitigation and energy recovery, optimising its properties for environmental remediation, and exploring its potential as a renewable energy source and sustainable solution in waste management and water treatment applications.