Aims: This study developed powdered bamboo/epoxy composites and evaluated the joint effects of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) concentration, treatment time and bamboo loading on mechanical performance and water absorption. Study Design: A three-factor, three-level Box–Behnken response-s...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i4517
Small experimental datasets remain a major limitation in biomass process modelling, where traditional empirical models may demonstrate excellent goodness-of-fit yet exhibit poor predictive reliability when applied to unseen conditions. This study evaluates the predictive modellin...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3516
This review examines recent advances in the recovery of precious metals (PMs) from waste streams during the period 2016–2026, with emphasis on recovery methods reported as cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum group metals...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3515
Enhancing the early strength of cement mortar is essential for modern construction applications. This study investigates the effect of mineral admixtures on the rheological and mechanical properties of cement mortar by varying admixture dosages (0-2.5 wt% by cement weight). Setti...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3514
Hemicelluloses are structurally heterogeneous C5- and C6-rich polysaccharides whose selective conversion can substantially improve carbon utilisation in lignocellulosic biorefineries. Their valorisation is nevertheless more difficult than the conversion of purified monosaccharide...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3513
The crystallographic structure and defects of highly crystalline Ag NPs derived by chemical reduction were investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM revealed predominantly quasi-spherical to spherical nanoparticles (NPs) with a homogeneous morphology and an a...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3511
Chloride-induced corrosion is a major durability concern for reinforced-concrete bridge decks exposed to de-icing salts, and increasing temperature may accelerate chloride transport. This study evaluated the probability of chloride-induced corrosion initiation and the reliability...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3512
Plant-mediated nanoparticle synthesis is widely presented as a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical fabrication, yet the label "green" often rests on the substitution of a synthetic reducing or capping reagent with a crude biological extract rather than on demonstrate...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3510
Fly ash-based geopolymer concrete is increasingly investigated as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement concrete, but published mix designs vary substantially in precursor composition, alkaline activator formulation, aggregate proportions, curing conditions and reported stre...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3508
Phenolphthalein is a widely used acid-base indicator whose visible color response is associated with pH-dependent structural transformation. This manuscript discusses the thermodynamic basis of the color transition of phenolphthalein, with emphasis on the relationship between ion...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3509