F. C. Nwaeche

Hybrid Thermosetting Composite of Kenaf/Banana Fibres for Utilisation in a Passenger Car Bumper

E. U. Akubueze, F. C. Nwaeche, O. S. Muniru, C. S. Ezeanyanaso, I. O. Nwaze, G. O. Nwauzor, O. Mafe, C. C. Okeke, A. A. Afolabi & C. C. Igwe · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2019

Due to the high performance material requirement for automotive application and impact sensitivity of car bumper as one of the main car parts used as protection for passengers from collision and the safety requirement of the material to improve crashworthiness during low impact c...

Open access Research Article

Extraction and Characterization of Bast Fibres from Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Stem for Industrial Application

E. U. Akubueze, C. S. Ezeanyanaso, O. S. Muniru, F. C. Nwaeche, M. I. Tumbi, C. C. Igwe & G. N. Elemo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2019

Fibers extracted from Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) stem were investigated as starting raw materials for textile industries, bio-packaging material, pulp and paper products, particle boards and composite material applications. Two extraction methods for obtaining bast fibres from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2019/v2i24

Preliminary Studies on the Effect of Size Reduction on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Particle Reinforced Polymer (K-PRP) Composites for Industrial Application

E. U. Akubueze, C. S. Ezeanyanaso, S. O. Muniru, F. C. Nwaeche, C. O. Nwankwo, C. C. Igwe & G. N. Elemo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2018

Aims: The present study aims to investigate the effect of size reduction on mechanical properties of kenaf particle reinforced polymer (K-PRP) composites for industrial application. Study Design: Decorticated kenaf mixed (core & bast) fibres were sourced from Institute of Agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2019/v2i128