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Research Article

Effect of groundnut shell ash on the particle size and plasticity characteristics of black cotton soil

IJIMDIYA T. S*

The paper presents the results of a laboratory study on the effect of groundnut shell ash on the particle size distribution and plasticity characteristics of black cotton soil. Black cotton soil was treated with a maximum 10 % groundnut shell ash by weight of dry soil. The results show that there was a substantial reduction in the amount of fines content with higher doses of groundnut shell ash...

Dec, 2014 pp. 68-72
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Evaluation of Abrasion, Biocompatibility and Degradation Behavior of Polypropylene/Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Particulate Composites for Dental Application

R. M. Dodo*, IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM, BelloKamilu A, Asuke F., Abdullahi Ibrahim, Shamsu Mohammed

This study reports abrasion, biocompatibility and degradation behavior of Polypropylene (PP)/Sugarcane Ba gasse Ash Particulate (SBAP) composites for possible application as dental implant materials. PP composites  were prepared with varying weight per cent of SBAP ranging from 10 – 50 wt% at regular interval of 10. Hard ness test and wear analysis were conducted. Degradation test was performed us...

Dec, 2021 pp. 70-74
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Eco-acoustical evaluation of agricultural and environmental wastes as sustainable materials for noise control in buildings

Mudashir Gafar*

On a global scale, sustainable environment and noise pollution are of serious concern in most developing countries, and Nigeria is no exception. Notable scholars have studied many materials - natural and synthetic - for noise control in buildings. Sustainable environment evolves from the production, application and use of sustainable products. A product is considered sustainable if the materials u...

Dec, 2015 pp. 73 – 79
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Processing, degradation and applications of synthetic biodegradable polymers: A review

UKANAH P S*, GADIMOH S., AMEURU S U

Biodegradable polymers can either be natural or synthetic and they have been greatly applied across fields especially in medicals due to their bioabsorbability, biocompatibility and biodegradability. A lot had been achieved through the efforts of polymer scientist in using synthetic materials in human body and this is due to the versatility and biodiversity of the materials. Synthetic biodegrad...

Dec, 2014 pp. 73-84
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Cost-Benefit and Safety Comparison of Road and Pipeline Transport for Petroleum Products in Kano Depot, Nigeria

Muhammad Auwal Sani*, Abdulmumin Akoredeley Alabi

The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector faces numerous challenges, including underutilised refineries, poorly maintained pipelines and storage facilities, vandalism, and inadequate transportation infrastructure, all of which hinder the efficient supply and distribution of refined petroleum products nationwide. Originally intended as a supplementary method, road transportation has largely replaced...

Jun, 2023 pp. 74-84
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Model study of the effects of temperature variability on biogas production from cow dung and chicken droppings

Alfa M. I.*, Igboro S. B., Wamyil F. B., Shaibu-Imodagbe E. M., Ishaq A.

The pressure upon many nations of the world especially in the developing economies is the attainment of the Sustainable Development goals, one of which is Environmental Sustainability. A shift from fossil fuel to renewable alternative energy such as biogas has been identified as a key strategy for attaining this. The production of biogas from various substrates via anaerobic digestion has been ...

Jun, 2016 pp. 74-80
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Synergistic Enhancement of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Hybrid Polyvinyl Chloride Composites Modified with Polyvinyl Acetate, Epoxidized Soybean Oil and Graphene Oxide

Ayanwale Olushola Johnmark*, Mamza Paul Andrew, Iyun Ogunkemi Risikat Agbeke

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites modified with polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), epoxidized soybean oil (ESO), and graphene oxide (GO) were developed to investigate the synergistic effects of hybrid modification on mechanical and thermal properties. The composites were prepared using melt mixing followed by compression moulding. Tensile properties were evaluated in accordance with ASTM D638 standards, ...

Jun, 2025 pp. 75-86
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Effects of Ingate types on Some Mechanical Properties of Cast Aluminium 6063 Alloy

Shittu M. D.*, Owolabi B. M, Ibitoye Simeon Ademola, Olawale J. Olawale

This study examined the effects of inner-gate (ingate) types on some mechanical properties of cast aluminium 6063  (Al-Mg-Si) alloy. In this work, rods of aluminium 6063 alloy were cast using top gating, bottom gating and parting  line gating designs. Ingot of 6063 aluminium alloy was melted using crucible furnace and poured into already pre pared sand moulds. The casting from each gating system d...

Dec, 2021 pp. 75-78
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Research Article

Mechanical And Microstructural Properties Of Al-Sic Auto Brake Disc Rotor Composite

S. I. Kuye*, Oladerin Kolawole O, O. R. Adetunji, Makinde Victor O

Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMC) are combinations of aluminium alloy and other components usually non metal and commonly ceramic such as silicon carbide (SiC) and aluminium oxides (Al2O3) in order to improve the  engineering properties of the aluminium alloy. This research work examined the mechanical and microstructural  properties of Al-SiC auto brake disc rotor composite. Aluminium ingots were...

Dec, 2021 pp. 79-85
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Effect of compactive effort on the geotechnical properties of metakaolin treated black cotton soil

IJIMDIYA T. S*, Imam G, IGBORO T, TANKO A

This study examines the influence of compactive efforts on the geotechnical properties of compacted black cotton soil treated with metakaolin (MTK) to assess its suitability for use as a barrier material in waste containment application. Black cotton soil treated with up to 10% MTK (obtained from calcinations of kaolin) by dry weight of soil was used. The natural soil classifies as A-7-6(22) an...

Jun, 2015 pp. 80-84