The utilisation of agricultural residues as reinforcement in polymer composites offers an approach for developing value-added materials from renewable resources. This study evaluated alkali-treated cassava tuber fibre as a reinforcing filler in urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin compos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i5484
Yacim Bako Paul, Salehdeen Mohammed Umar, Olusegun Amos, Augustine Ohiole & Augustine Onuche Sule·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
The advancement of sustainable polyurethanes (PUs) derived from renewable resources is imperative for mitigating environmental degradation and diminishing dependence on fossil fuels. This research investigates the synthesis and characterization of bio-based polyurethane (PU) foam...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3454
Augustine Ohiole, Benjamin Dauda, Salehdeen Mohammed Umar, Yacim Bako Paul & Augustine Onuche Sule·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
The environmental and health risks associated with petroleum-derived synthetic adhesives underscore the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This research examines starch-based adhesives augmented with calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) sourced from waste materials of eggshells and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i3455