Md. Sagirul Islam

Use of Borosilicate Glass as Fluxing Agent to Enhance the Physio-mechanical Properties of Bricks

Md. Sagirul Islam, Umme Sarmeen Akthar & Khondoker Shahin Ahmed · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2018

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of borosilicate glass as a flux on the Physio-mechanical properties of the brick. To do this job brick sample was prepared by incorporating borosilicate (BS) glass with red clay in different proportions like 20%, 35%, and 50% and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2018/40003

Optimization of Locally Sourced Concrete Mix Design Using RSM and ANN for Enhanced Strength and Durability

Md. Anwar Hossain, Umme Sarmeen Akhtar, Md. Sagirul Islam, Mohammad Golam Mostafa, Imdadul Haque, Gorungo Ray & Tanvir Ahmed · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

This research investigates the potential of applying Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to optimize the mix design of concrete utilizing locally obtained raw materials. This study aimed to identify the optimal proportion of sand, cement, and co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i3916

Synthesis and Characterization of Sodium Gluconate and Its Effects on the Properties of Portland Cement

Mahdee Muhammad Nafee, Umme Sarmeen Akhtar, Md. Sagirul Islam, Md. Ershad Halim, Mohammad Golam Mostafa & Imdadul Haque · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2023

The research explores the synthesis and characterization of sodium gluconate as a retarding admixture for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and its impact on cement properties. The study found that sodium gluconate prolonged OPC's setting time, enhancing workability. Sodium gluconat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2023/v24i4817