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Application of Activated Eggshell as Effective Adsorbent in the Removal of Lead (II) Ion from Fertilizer Plant Effluent

Onoh Ikechukwu Maxwell, Mbah Gordian Onyebuchukwu, Ejikeme Euphemia Ifechukwu, Thompson Chime Onyejiuwa, Asadu Christain Oluchukwu & Ejikeme-Ezechi Margret · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

The adsorption of lead (II) ions from fertilizer wastewater using Acid Modified Eggshell (AMES) as adsorbents was studied. The effects of process parameters such as temperature, contact time, pH and adsorbent dosage on the adsorption of Lead (II) ions from fertilizer industrial w...

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Storage Stability of Extracted Dye from the Surface of Polyester Fabric in Non Aqueous Cleaning Solvents

Gboyega O. Oyeleke, Mudasiru A. Salam, Olusola A. Adedayo, Ibraheem A. Abdulazeez & Ajisola A. Adebisi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

This research work focused on extracting dye from the surface of dyed polyester fabric and also investigates the effect of exposing the extracted dye solution to diffused light and changes in temperature which are common processes in dry cleaning industries. This is to establish...

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Production of Silicon Carbide Particulate Reinforced Aluminium Composite Using Indigenous Stir Casting Technology

Ebunu Abraham Ighoro, Elechi Anthony Maduka, Jibrin M. Yelwa & Tari Joel Honda · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

Aims: In this research work the viability of producing silicon carbide reinforced aluminium composite using indigenous casting technology has been investigated. Place and Duration of Study: AfDB Lab, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja between August 2018 and Sept...

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Rethinking Bricks as a Means of Improving Social Housing Delivery in Nigeria

M. I. Okongwu, F. O. Ezeokoli, J. I. Okafor & D. O. Kanu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

This research appraises the possibility of using bricks as an alternative to sandcrete block towards solving the housing problem of the lower income group in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey method through interview and questionnaires. The simple random sampling approach was...

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Optimization of Nanoclay Loading on the Thermo-mechanical Behavior of Chemically Treated Jute Polyethylene Nanocomposites

Md. Faruk Hossen, Md. Ali Asraf, Md. Kudrat- E-Zahan, Md. Masuqul Haque, Rausan Zamir & Choudhury M. Zakaria · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

In this study, the jute polyethylene nanocomposites were developed using hot-press technique. In order to enhance the compatibility between fiber, polymer and nanofillers, chemically treated jute (with 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxy silane) and organically modified nanoclay were use...

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Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Modified Ngbo Clay

Nwobasi Veronica Nnenna, K. Igbokwe Philomena & Onu Chijioke Elijah · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

This work focused on the removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution using modified clay from Ngbo clay deposit in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The clay was modified to zeolite by alkaline activation at a high temperature. Characterization of the clay was used to determine the...

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Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Screening of Schiff Base and It’s Metal (II) Complexes Derived from 3-Aminophenol and Salicylaldehyde

M. S. Mukhtar, N. Y. Pindiga, Buhari Magaji, J. O. Nnamani & M. M. Saddam · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

New Schiff base ligand was synthesis via a condensation of the ligands in methanol. The Schiff base were synthesized in 1:2 molar ratio reactions. The complexes [Mn(HL1)2Cl, Cu(HL1)2 and Ni(HL1)2Cl] have been characterized on the basis of FTIR, electronic spectra, melting points/...

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Synthesis, Characterization, Thermal Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Cu (II) and Ni(II) Complexes with Thiosemicarbazone Derived from Thiophene-2-aldehyde

Dipta Sarker, Md. Faruk Hossen, Md. Kudrat-E-Zahan, Md. Masuqul Haque, Rausan Zamir & Md. Ali Asraf · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

Metal complexes have been synthesized by the reaction of thiophene-2- aldehyde thiosemicarbazone with Cu(OAc)2 and Ni(OAc)2. The thiosemicarbazone coordinates to metal ions through the thionic sulfur and the azomethine nitrogen. The thiosemicarbazone is obtained by the reaction o...

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The Study of the Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange in the Presence of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Suspension

Md. Matiar Rahman, Tamanna Akhter Pinky, Dinesh Chandra Mondal, Minhazul Abedin & Md. Mahedi Hasan · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

Photodegradation of methyl orange spectrum in aqueous ZnO suspension by UV irradiation has shown time-dependent UV photodegradation. Methyl orange shows absorption peaks at 463 nm in the visible region. The rate of decolourization was recorded with respect to the change in the in...

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An Initial Investigation on Microwaves Reflection and Transmission Coefficients of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Biocomposites Incorporated with Nickel Zinc Ferrite

Ahmad Adlie Shamsuri & Muhamad Imran Awing · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

In this initial investigation, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) biocomposites incorporated with nickel zinc ferrite (NZFO) were prepared via heat blending technique followed by a compression molding technique, the percentages of NZFO were varied from 2.5 to 12.5%. All microwave...

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Managing the Nigerian Rural Environment through Women Empowerment in Non-Farm Activities in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State

Onyebuchi Nneka & Yusuf O. Rafiu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2020

The study was carried out to identify the types of non-farm activities engaged in by rural women in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State and the type of activity that substantially improves their income as an indicator of empowerment. Data obtained through questionnaire were analysed using...

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