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Development of Brewed Tea Waste Reinforced Jute Polyester Composites: Physical, Mechanical, Structural and Morphological Characterizations

Hrithita Aftab, G. M. Shafiur Rahman, Md. Kamruzzaman, Mubarak A. Khan, Md. Farhad Ali & Muhammad Abdullah Al Mamun · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2024

Natural fibers have sparked the interest of researchers for the applications in polymer composites due to their "greener" character and influence on environmental sustainability. In this research, the hand lay-up method was used to produce the brewed tea waste reinforced jute pol...

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Adequate Maintenance as a Precursor to Building Longevity: A Case Study of Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oloruntoba. Kayode, Folorunso C. Oluwole & Garba Umar · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Shelter as vital as it is to man necessitates the strong urge of man in providing shelter for himself and his family. The first issues to be noted and appreciated in Buildings are the aesthetic, functionality, building materials used and the possible structural stability of the b...

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Bleaching of Groundnut Oil Using Activated Rice Husk: A Suitable Alternative to Commercial Adsorbents

Dallacoasta Iyayosa Andrea, Abdullahi Abdulsalam, Habibu Uthman & Oluwatosin Sarafa Azeez · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Absorbent bleaching of crude groundnut oil was performed using activated rice husk as an adsorbent. The study focused on refining the oil by eliminating unwanted components. Response surface methodology was employed to optimize the bleaching process by analyzing the impact of tim...

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Anchorage Bond Strength Characteristics of Lateritic Concrete with Laterite Aggregates and Palm Kernel Fibres

Kwabena Amambey, Charles K. Kankam, Edward C. Mansal, Vincent K. Akortia, John K. Quarm Junior & Sampson Asiamah · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Globally, sources of natural aggregate such as sand and quarry dust as fine aggregate, and crushed granite, sandstone, dolomite and basalt as coarse aggregate for concrete are fast getting depleted or exhausted. There is therefore the need to look for alternative sources to repla...

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Maximization of the Figure of Merit of Alloy Si\(_x\)Ge\(_{1-x}\)

Irakli Nakhutsrishvili, Zurab Adamia & Giorgi Kakhniashvili · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The dependence of maximums of figure of merit ((ZT)max) on thermoelectric quality factor (B) for thermoelectric SixGe1-x of n- and p-type conductivity with a charge carrier concentration of 3.21026m-3 has been considered. The values of x are: 0.7, 0.72, 0.76, 0.8 and 0.83. For al...

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Design and Fabrication of a Multi-functional Electric-solar Driven Dryer: Performance Evaluation Using Cassava and Red Pepper

Ayodeji I. Okeyode & Olanrewaju M. Okuyelu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

In this study, a multi-functional dryer utilizing electric and solar energy sources was designed and fabricated. Its performance and efficiency were evaluated at 55°C, 60°C, and 65°C using cassava and red pepper. The blower, solar chamber, heater, and heating chamber were the maj...

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Effects of Heat Straightening on Intergranular Corrosion of Al-Zn-Mg Alloy

Shuai Li, Jiyuan Ding, Dejun Yan, Guoshun Yang, Rongzheng Xu, Chuanqing Liao, Tingting Wu & Yonggang Jiang · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The present study aimed to investigate the corrosion resistance of Al-Zn-Mg alloy under different times of heat straightening, utilizing the intergranular corrosion (IGC) and electrochemical testing. The results indicated a decrease in the IGC resistance of the Al-Zn-Mg alloy as...

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The Clinical Management of Patients with Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Integrative Review

Bolzan V., Claus V. T., Baumhardt T., Schmeling F. T., Silva C., Amaral I. & Fetzer J. · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

SAMPLE ABSTRACT: The 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT precision increase in the Biochemical Recurrence (BR) cell detection brings new challenges in the patients clinical management, specially on RT. Although the RT treatment is a well established practice in 70% of the Prostate Cancer (PCa) pati...

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Knowledge of Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices among Petrol Station Workers in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria

Ejilude Dauda Adekunle, Olowolafe Tubosun Alex & Olanrewaju John Adedayo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Due to the growing population and automobiles, there has been a massive growth in the number of petrol stations worldwide. The oil and gas sector is quickly becoming one of the largest employers in Nigeria, particularly in urban and peri-urban regions where it has drawn a sizable...

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Optimization Design of Transition Connection between Prestressed Lining and Steel-Concrete Composite Lining in High Water Pressure Tunnels

Chaoyang Zhu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The Pearl River Delta Water Resources Allocation Project aims to solve the water conflict in this area and ensure the water use in water scarce areas and eastern Guangdong. The water conveyance tunnel project adopts a multi-layer lining structure to improve the bearing and deform...

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Development of High-Strength Insulating Refractory Bricks Using Locally Sourced Materials

Ogbonlaiye Samuel Sunday, Erhuanga Ebele & Clement Hossanah · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The country depends largely on foreign insulating and refractory bricks even though researches have shown that the necessary raw materials which are Ball clay, kaolin, saw dust, charcoal, and rice husk were used for the production of refractory bricks are prevalent and available...

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