Akaba, Joshua Peter

Characterization of Locust Bean Seed Hull Extract (Gum) as a Bio-Binder for Natural Fiber Composites in Automotive Applications

Akaba, Joshua Peter · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study investigates the physicochemical and thermal characteristics of seed-hull extract to assess its suitability as a bio-based binder for automotive interior applications, particularly car consoles. The extract was subjected to Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i121735

Evaluation of Rheological and Tribological Properties of African Pear Oil (Atile) As an Eco-friendly Alternative to Conventional Lubricants for Grass-cutting Machines

Akaba, Joshua Peter · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study aims to evaluate the rheological and tribological properties of African pear oil (Atile) as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional lubricants in grass-cutting machines. The raw material Atiles’s fruits of 5 kg were collected at Akwanga Nasarawa state, Nigeria. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51491