Browsing Materials Science and Engineering by Issue Date
Now showing items 81-100 of 107
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide via Chemical Leaching from Bioinspired Termite Mound for Biomedical Application
(2021-03-15)Nanomedicine has gained a lot of attention as a potential solution in theragnosis of cancer. With the introduction of nanoscale metallic oxide materials, imaging techniques, disease detection, and treatment modalities could ...
-
Effect of annealing on the Morphological and Optoelectronic Properties of Ch 3 Nh 3 Pb I 3 Thin Films for Perovskite Solar Cell Applications
(2021-03-15)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 ...
-
Upgrading Low-Grade Iron Ore by Magnetizing Roasting using Sawdust
(2021-03-16)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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Magnetite Nanoparticles for Targeting Breast Cancer Cells and Tissues
(2021-04-12)This study presents the results of the characterization of functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for targeting breast cancer cells. In this study, spherical magnetite nanoparticles with core diameters between 5nm and 30 ...
-
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 ...
-
Evaluation of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer as a Stabilizing Agent for Expansive Soil
(2021-04-12)The prevailing method currently used in treating and stabilizing expansive soil is chemical stabilization. The two materials that are widely used in this regard are lime and cement. They have proven over the years to be ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Evaluation of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer as a Stabilizing Agent for Expansive Soil
(2021-04-15)The prevailing method currently used in treating and stabilizing expansive soil is chemical stabilization. The two materials that are widely used in this regard are lime and cement. They have proven over the years to be ...
-
3d Printing Scaffolds for Breast Tissue Engineering Applications
(2021-04-16)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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...