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This collection contains Master's thesis of the Materials Science and Engineering Students from 2009-2022.
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Assessment of Beneficiation Process of a Nigerian Barite Source for Utilization as Oil Drilling Mud
(2017-12-12)The texture and size distribution of various species of gangue minerals affect the beneficiation of barite and lower the specific gravity of barite as-mined. About 9% of the barite used in the oil industry in Nigeria is ...
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The Effect Of Osteogenesis on the Mechanical Properties of a 3-D Polylactic Acid Scoffold
(AUST, 2021-06-10)Poly-Lactic Acid is used widely in biomedical applications due to its good biocompatibility (i.e. biological and chemical inertness) and biodegradability. The area of tissue Engineering has been explored for the regeneration ...
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Evaluation of Some Characteristics of the Barite Deposits in Ribi, Nassarawa State for Industrial Application
(AUST, 2019-07-15)This study aimed at characterizing and evaluating the viability of barite deposits within Ribi for industrial applications. There is an inadequacy of information as regards mineralization, chemical and geotechnical properties ...
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Earth-Based Construction Materials Reinforced with Tropical Plants and Recycled Waste Cellulose Pulp Fibre: Performance and Durability Assessment
(2021-02-20)Due to the growing concern of deforestation, renewable materials such as recycled cellulosic waste and non-wood fibres provide an alternative solution for partial replacement of wood resources as a reinforcement agent in ...
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3d Printing Scaffolds for Breast Tissue Engineering Applications
(2021-04-12)Recently, the field of Tissue Engineering has explored the potential for the regeneration of many organs and tissues in the human body. The aim of this study applied to breast tissue engineering is to overcome the major ...
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Effect of Annealing on the Morphological and Optoelectronic Properties of Ch 3 Nh 3 Pb I 3 Thin Films for Perovskite Solar Cell Applications
(2020-03-12)Organolead Trihalide Perovskites (OTPs) is one of the third generations’ photovoltaic technologies which have achieved excellent power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3.8% in 2009 to 23.7% in 2018, just within nine years ...
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Numerical Study of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Solar Cell Thin Film Layers by Nanoindentation
(2021-06-12)The evolution in the use of solar panels for generation of electricity has been immense throughout the world, especially in the last decade. This has seen both organic and inorganic solar panels, with both of them possessing ...
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Geotechnical Properties of Lateritic Soil Stabilized with Bone Ash and Hydrated Lime for Road Construction Applications
(2020-12-12)This research is focused on evaluating the geotechnical properties of lateritic soil stabilized with bone ash and hydrated lime to improve the strength and quality of Nigerian lateritic soil (acquired from Galadimawa in ...
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Optimization of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as A Potential and Suitable Binder for Electrochemical Supercapacitor
(2020-12-12)Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is suitable alternative to the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) often used binder in electrode of supercapacitor. The major problem of the PVP is the part it plays in the conductivity of ions in ...
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Applications of Additive Manufacturing in the Production of Automobile Parts from Polymers and Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
(2021-04-12)The rate of CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and some manufactured products in service or at the end-of-life use is really troubling and needs attention. The CO2 contribution from the automotive or transportation ...
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The Effect of Infusing Tio2 Nanoparticles on the Optoelectronic Properties of Mehppv Thin Films for Oled Fabrication.
(2021-09-12)The use of MEHPPV in OLED application has increased currently. The main issue surrounds its ability to perform well optically and electronically. To enhance the performance of MEHPPV polymer in this sense, this study looks ...
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Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries
(2019-07-12)The demand for lithium-ion batteries is high because of their high energy and power density, which most time is influenced by the lithium-ion cathode chemistry. However, the need for expensive and scarce metals, such as ...
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Development of Implantable Scaffold for Ear Tissue Cartilage with Potential Application in Bionic Ears
(2021-06-16)The technology of Organ regeneration and Bionics is fast being adopted to the 21st century medicine. While the regenerative organs will help overcome the challenge of donor and acceptor of organs, bionics present with an ...
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Electrochemical Performance of Coconut Coir Fibers as a Potential Source of Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Supercapacitors
(2020-04-12)This work aims to investigate the use of coconut coir fibre as a potential source of carbon for supercapacitor electrode materials. The chemical activation process was adopted using KOH as an activating agent. The carbonization ...
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Studies on Methylene Blue Dye Adsorption, using Carbonized, Activated Carbon and Magnetic Carbonized Samples from Kentucky Coffee Tree Pods
(2020-04-12)This study was carried out under various experimental conditions and rate of dye adsorption such as the solution pH, the adsorbent preparation concentration, and contact time to assess the potentiality of Kentucky coffee ...
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Numerical Study of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Solar Cell Thin Film Layers by Nanoindentation
(2021-06-14)The evolution in the use of solar panels for generation of electricity has been immense throughout the world, especially in the last decade. This has seen both organic and inorganic solar panels, with both of them possessing ...
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The Effect of Infusing Tio2 Nanoparticles on the Optoelectronic Properties of Mehppv Thin Films for Oled Fabrication.
(2021-09-06)The use of MEHPPV in OLED application has increased currently. The main issue surrounds its ability to perform well optically and electronically. To enhance the performance of MEHPPV polymer in this sense, this study looks ...
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Upgrading Low-Grade Iron Ore by Magnetizing Roasting using Sawdust
(2021-03-23)Low-grade iron ore sample was collected from Gangra mines in Nimba Liberia. The ore was subjected to XRD and XRF analysis and was found to contain 63.1% Fe2O3, 25.4% SiO2, 9.1% Al2O3, and 2.4% LOI. 561.5 g . 1684.5g raw ...
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Geotechnical Properties of Lateritic Soil Stabilized with Bone Ash and Hydrated Lime for Road Construction Applications
(2020-12-14)This research is focused on evaluating the geotechnical properties of lateritic soil stabilized with bone ash and hydrated lime to improve the strength and quality of Nigerian lateritic soil (acquired from Galadimawa in ...
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Effect of Annealing on the Morphological and Optoelectronic Properties of Ch 3 Nh 3 Pb I 3 Thin Films for Perovskite Solar Cell Applications.
(2021-03-23)Organolead Trihalide Perovskites (OTPs) is one of the third generations’ photovoltaic technologies which have achieved excellent power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3.8% in 2009 to 23.7% in 2018, just within nine years ...