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Effect of Immersion Temperature on Mechanical, Water Absorption and Morphological Properties of Sodium Hydroxide Modified Fluted Stem Pumpkin Fiber Reinforced Polyester Bio-composites

Ogah Anselm Ogah, Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Timothy Ukeme James, Eze Nkechi & Ohoke Francis Okemini · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The effect of immersion temperature on mechanical, water absorption and morphological properties of sodium hydroxide treated and untreated fluted pumpkin stem fiber (FPF) polyester bio-composites was investigated. Random matted FPF reinforced polyester composites were fabricated...

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A Review of Wearable Technologies for Textile Daily Live Applications for Vision Impaired Persons

Amine Haj Taieb, Balkis Ellouze & Savvas Vassiliadis · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The vision loss severely restricts a person's lifestyle and activities. The mobility of the visually impaired is important and can be difficult due to the inability to determine their positions and the location of objects in the environment. For the visually impaired, it can be d...

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Design of Smart Textile Products for Visually Impaired People Sports Activities

Amine Haj Taieb, Balkis Ellouze & Savvas Vassiliadis · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The vision loss severely restricts a person's lifestyle and activities. The mobility of the visually impaired is important and can be difficult due to the inability to determine their positions and the location of objects in the environment. For the visually impaired, it can be d...

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Optimization Study of Collector’s Absorber Coating Parameters for Solar Thermal Heat Collection Applications

S. O. Ekekwe, O. O. Mong, G. N. Nwaji, E. C. Ndulue, O. E. Obi & E. E. Anyanwu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The ability of a solar collector to transform (absorb) as much of the solar energy it receives into useful heat, minimizing loses of the converted energy to the environment, determines the effectiveness of the collector. These capabilities are functions of the absorber plate para...

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In-Depth Review and Analysis for the Applications and Manufacturing of NFRPCs

Haitham Abdullah Khamis AlAdwani & Khadersab Adamsab · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

NFRCs have shown to be highly useful across various industries, providing numerous advantages over synthetic fiber composites such as friendly to the environment, low cost, weight, availability and cost effective. The global research community has been encouraged to investigate t...

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Synthesized from Alternate Source Laterite

K. D. Oluborode, K. B. Yunus & D. S. Oluborode · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Procurement and development of materials are essential facts of structural engineering practice. This study seeks to understand potential of laterite deposit in Ado-Ekiti metropolis for development as source material for geopolymer for engineering applications. Scooped laterite f...

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Characterization of Recycled Fiber Material Made from Liquid Containerboard (LCB) and/or Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) – Evaluation of its Use by a Handsheet Study

Klaus Dölle, Nicole Byrnes, Sean Dristle, Tyler Fernandez, Mumin Hussein, Colby Krauss, Brody McCarthy, Paul Sausville, Johnny Schoen, Jack Slavinskas, Evan Wilson & Ian Wojcikowski · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Packaging materials for packaging liquid goods may contain over 75% virgin bleached fiber material that can be used to offset and or upgrade existing board products. This laboratory handsheet study investigated the use of recycled old corrugated container and liquid container boa...

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Utilization of Bifunctional Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Palm Kernel Oil

C. C. Okoye, C. F. Okey-Onyesolu, O. E. Achugbu, E. N. Anekwe & C. Nebolisa · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Palm empty fruit bunch (PEFB) and Titanium oxide (TiO2) formulation was considered as a heterogeneous bifunctional catalyst for simultaneous esterification-transeterification of palm kernel oil (PKO) for biodiesel production. The bifunctional catalyst, Titanium oxide-Palm empty f...

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Natural Materials and Methods Used in Water Purification: A Review

Gina O. Ihekweme, Mohammed Saidu, Bello Abdulkadir, Victoria N. Anyakora & Ifeyinwa I. Obianyo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The review article presents the prevalent water problems; from needs, scarcity, management, pollution and the risk associated with waterborne disease. It also discusses the remediation methods using natural materials such as clay, activated carbon, zeolites, sand, rice husk, chit...

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Beyond Waterproofing: Exploring the Emerging Frontiers of Superhydrophobic Coatings in Technology

N. H. Vasoya, R. P. Vansdadiya & K. B. Modi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The unusual features and prospective uses of superhydrophobic coatings have garnered a lot of interest in recent years. These coatings possess the ability to repel water and other liquids, which makes them attractive for applications in anti-fouling, anti-icing, and self-cleaning...

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