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A Mechanical Engineering Framework for Biomaterials in Healthcare Applications

John Chikaelo Okeke, Chibuzo Ndubuisi Okoye & Augustine Uzodinma Madumere · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Biomaterials are fundamental to modern healthcare technologies, enabling advances in drug delivery, implants, diagnostics, and regenerative medicine. Although biomaterials research is often driven by biological and clinical considerations, their design, performance, and reliabili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1462

Preparation, Property Control, and Microstructural Mechanisms of Red Mud–metakaolin Composite Cement-based Foamed Materials

Chaoqun Liu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

To promote the efficient utilization of red mud solid waste and the development of low-carbon, energy-efficient building materials, cement-based foamed materials were prepared using red mud, metakaolin, and cement as a composite cementitious system, with solid hydrogen peroxide a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1461

Antibacterial Principle and Chemical Characterization of the Gliricidia sepium Leaves Extract

Ayantola K. J., Oyawoye, T, P., Olugbuyi A. E., Bello O. R., Osho O.F, Afolabi S. B, Afolabi R & Oyawoye, O. M · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Aim: The present study is aimed at examine the antibacterial effect of crude extract of G. sepium to human pathogenic bacteria and its contents of its chemical composition. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1459

Gapless Cd3As2 and Tunable-Gap Pb₁₋ₓ Snₓ Te Semiconductor Crystals: Growth, Characterization, Analysis, Applications, Prospects and Challenges

Chinedu O. Nkulo, Michael U. Onuu & John U. Arikpo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The study reviews gapless cadmium arsenide (Cd3As2) and tunable-gap lead-tin telluride (Pb₁₋ₓSnₓTe) semiconductor crystals with respect to growth, characterization, analysis applications, prospects and challenges; and was undertaken because accumulated research findings on these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1460

Assessment of Mechanical and Durability Properties of Sandcrete Blocks Incorporating Recycled Construction and Demolition Waste as Partial Replacement Materials

Adefisoye S. A., Fadare T. J., Olaomotito P. A., Adebayo K. J., Thomas V. O. & Azeez A. A. · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Aim: The study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of sandcrete blocks when recycled construction and demolition waste (C&DW) are incorporated into the constituent materials as a partial substitute for natural aggregates. Methodology: Recycled aggregates wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1458

In-situ Growth of NiCo2O₄ on Nickel Foam as a Robust Electrode for Methanol Oxidation Reaction

Khalid Mehmood, Tayyaba Munawar, Madeeha Muzaffar, Qurat ul Ain, Imran Ahmad, Muhammad Ismaeel & Chahat Kashan Raza · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

Despite being a potential next-generation energy device, direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are not yet widely available due to their slow methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) kinetics and dependence on expensive platinum catalysts. Here, we describe the direct development of nickel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4457

Rheological Optimization of Polyester Resin-calcite Mortars for Tailored Structural Crack Repair

Ricardo Martínez, Juan Bosco Hernandez, Teresa López & Jaime Horta · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The primary goal of this study was to evaluate the rheological performance and fresh-state workability of a repair mortar formulated using polyester resin and calcite filler, and to establish a precise correlation between the filler-to-binder ratio and the mortar’s suitability fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4455

Comparison of Environmental Impact of Hydrogen Production via Gasification and Electrolysis Using Life Cycle Assessment

Damásio, R. A. P. · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

Aims: The goal of this study was developed a life cycle assessment model for evaluating he environmental impacts of the hydrogen production based on Electrolysis and Gasification, processes carrying out sensitive analysis and Monte Carlo simulations focused on the impact category...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4454

Eco-Friendly Water Purification Using Copper-oxide Nanoparticles Enhanced with Neem Leaves for Heavy Metal Removal

Okoji Josephine Nkechi, C.I.A. Nwoko, C.O. Akalezi, A. Bilar, Mgboh Vivian Onyinyechi & Ohaegbulam Chinyere Elizabeth · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The method of using nanoparticles with plant extract to remove heavy metals from waste water has gain a lot of interest. Heavy metals have given rise to several problems not only to humans but also to plants and animals because of their extremely toxic effects. The aqueous waste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4453

Tapping into the Waste to Wealth Initiative of Water Hyacinth-based Fibre

Akinmola, E. A., Adiji, B. E., Emidun, O. B. & Olalemi, A. O. · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), being the world's most problematic aquatic weeds, has great opportunity for implementing waste to wealth initiatives in most affected regions like; Philippines, India, Thailand, China, Indonesia and Nigeria is not left out. Despite its negat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4452

Formulation and Predicted Properties of Carbonized Palm Kernel Shell, Stone Dust, and Coconut Fiber Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Sheriff Babatunde Lamidi, Kasali A. Adedeji, Nurudeen A. Raji, Oladele O. Isiaka, Mathew A. Ajayi, Mubaraq A. Olojo, Taiwo, Adeyinka T. & Egbochie Joseph O · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The development of sustainable composite materials using natural-mineral reinforcements has received considerable scrutiny as an alternative to conventional or synthetic fillers. In this short communication, epoxy-based hybrid composites were formulated using carbonized palm kern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4451

Green Nanotechnology for Water Purification: Copper-oxide Nanoparticles Bio-assisted with Neem Leaves

Okoji Josephine Nkechi, C.I.A. Nwoko, C.A. Akalezi, Ali Bilar, Mgboh Vivian & Chinyere E. Ohaegbulam · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The presence of heavy metals in wastewater is a major environmental concern due to their toxicity, persistence and bio-accumulative nature. Industrial and agricultural effluents often discharge significant levels of these contaminants, prosing risk to ecosystems and public health...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4450

Formulation and Performance Evaluation of a Bio-Based Hybrid Epoxy Coating for Metal Protection in Aqueous Aggressive Environment

Chinyere Elizabeth Ohaegbulam, Chris O Akalezi, Emeka Emmanuel Oguzie, Conrad K. Enenebeaku, Chidiebere Arinzechukwu Mmaduabuchukwu, Achinihu IKechukwu Obinna, Adindu Chinonso Blessing, Josephine Nkechi Okoji & Emeka Okorocha · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

Conventional coating consisting of toxic material (hexavalent chromium, lathanide salt) pose serious health and environmental risk. In response to the global demand for a more sustainable alternative, we developed a sustainable eco-friendly epoxy coating using a bio-based organic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4449

Quality-by-design Optimization and Characterization of Artemether–Lumefantrine–Paracetamol Co-loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Synchronized and Sustained Drug Release

Alphonce Manyoni, John K. Muchonjo, Mpho P. Ngoepe, Samuel Cheruiyot, James Owuor, Evans Suter, Simon Muigai & Wesley Omwoyo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

Malaria treatment continues to face significant challenges due to emerging drug resistance and pharmacokinetic heterogeneity among artemisinin-based combination therapies. This study reports the development of a triple-drug solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) system employing Comprito...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4448