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Utilization of Bifunctional Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Palm Kernel Oil

C. C. Okoye, C. F. Okey-Onyesolu, O. E. Achugbu, E. N. Anekwe & C. Nebolisa · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Palm empty fruit bunch (PEFB) and Titanium oxide (TiO2) formulation was considered as a heterogeneous bifunctional catalyst for simultaneous esterification-transeterification of palm kernel oil (PKO) for biodiesel production. The bifunctional catalyst, Titanium oxide-Palm empty f...

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Natural Materials and Methods Used in Water Purification: A Review

Gina O. Ihekweme, Mohammed Saidu, Bello Abdulkadir, Victoria N. Anyakora & Ifeyinwa I. Obianyo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The review article presents the prevalent water problems; from needs, scarcity, management, pollution and the risk associated with waterborne disease. It also discusses the remediation methods using natural materials such as clay, activated carbon, zeolites, sand, rice husk, chit...

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Beyond Waterproofing: Exploring the Emerging Frontiers of Superhydrophobic Coatings in Technology

N. H. Vasoya, R. P. Vansdadiya & K. B. Modi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

The unusual features and prospective uses of superhydrophobic coatings have garnered a lot of interest in recent years. These coatings possess the ability to repel water and other liquids, which makes them attractive for applications in anti-fouling, anti-icing, and self-cleaning...

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Effects of Some Additives on the Tensile Strength and Young Modulus of Epoxy Resin

M. U. Onuoha, C. M. Ekwunife, E. E. Okpala & O. J. Okeakpu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Epoxy resin was mixed with bone powder, PMMA and Animal hair at 0%, 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1.5% and 5.0% levels. The tensile strength and the modulus were determined using Instron Universal Testing Machine. The results showed that as the filler load increases, modulus increase...

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Design and Development of a Sustainable Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger for Use in a Higher Institution

Larry Orobome Agberegha, Afoegba Siedougha Clement, Godspower Edafeadhe & Adenike O. Akinyemi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

A heat exchanger can be defined as a thermo-fluid device that is used to transfer heat between two media, from a heat sink and to a heat source. This heat transfer is driven by the temperature differential between the former and the latter. The purpose of this work is to design,...

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Kinetic Viewpoint of BTEX Removal Using Ehugbo-Nigerian Kaolinite Clay Modified with Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Chloride (HDTMAC)

Obi Chidi, Agha Inya Inya & Ibezim-Ezeani Millicent Uzoamaka · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Aim: Refinery wastes have been regarded as a consortium of majorly organic pollutants and improper management metamorphose to the distortion of human and environmental domains. In this study, the efficiency of hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (HDTMAC)-modified Ogwuta kaolinite...

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Performance Evaluation of Modified Periwinkle Shell–derived Adsorbent for CO2 Post-combustion Capture

Lekia, Gospel Barieeba & Aimikhe, Victor Joseph · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Seashells and other waste shells are gaining attention as a cost—effective, sustainable, renewable alternative source of CaCO3 for CO2 adsorption. Consequently, this study evaluated the performance of periwinkle shell as a potential adsorbent for CO2 capture. The periwinkle shell...

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Optimization of Reaction Conditions for Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Coffea arabica Leave Extract

Leab Gebre, Tesfay Welderfael & Mulu Berhe Desta · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Present study describes a rapid and eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Coffea arabica leaf extract in single process via green Chemistry. We have successfully synthesized AgNPs using Coffea arabica leaf as a reductant and a capping or stabilizing agent t...

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Study of Isothermal Parameters for Adsorptive Uptake of Orange G Dye: An Overview of Non-linear Approach and Error Analysis

C. C. Okoye, C. F. Okey-Onyesolu, O. D. Onukwuli & I. C. Nwokedi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

In this research, effort to convert waste to wealth was explicated in the usage of agro waste materials of regenerative resource, almond endocarp (Terminalia catappa) and tamarind seeds (Dialium guineense), as precursors for activated carbon production through thermal and chemica...

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