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Research Article Vol. 11, Issue 1

FABRICATION OF EPOXY BASE PARTICULATE COMPOSITES FILLED WITH AFRICAN MESQUITE PODS FOR CEILING BOARD APPLICATION

Aliyu Jibril^*, Ishiaku S. U., Musa M. B., Abdulraheem Giwa, Yusuf L O

The extensive deforestation of African mesquite trees and the significant waste produced due to their perceived economic value have spurred research into using their solid waste in construction applications. This study investigates the utilization of African mesquite waste pods as a filler in epoxy composites. Composites were prepared using hand mi...

Aug, 2025 Vol. 11, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 1

Effect of Crude Oil Sorption Capacity on Raw and Modified Coir Fibre

Abubakar I. A.^*, Kogo A. A., Bukhari M. M., Ishiaku S. U., El-Yakub B. J

A critical need for a more sustainable approach to oil spill cleanup in Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta, was highlighted by the environmental and economic devastation documented in the 2011 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment of Ogoni land. Existing cleanup methods relying on synthetic sorbents proved expensive, logistically ...

Aug, 2023 Vol. 9, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 1

Experimental Investigation on Using Jute Fibre/Coir Fibre Blend Material as a Replacement for Polypropylene for Oil Spill Cleanup

Abubakar I. A.^*, Kogo A. A., Bukhari M. M., Ishiaku S. U., El-Yakub B. J

Crude oil is generally one of the most important raw materials and energy sources worldwide. The accidental discharge of oil into the environment during production, transportation, refining, tanker accidents, sabotage and oil bunkering causes adverse effects on aquatic life and human economic activities. The current challenge is to produce effectiv...

Aug, 2023 Vol. 9, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 1

Influence of Particle Size and Surface Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Bambara Nut Shell and Cowpea Husk-Polyester Composites

Mustapha, A.^*, Ishiaku S. U., Danladi A, Ibrahim H.D

Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea) is a grain legume native to sub-Saharan Africa, with its shell remaining an underutilised agricultural waste. Similarly, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp), a widely cultivated legume crop in Africa, has husks with untapped potential for composite applications. Despite their availability, using Bambara nutshell and c...

Aug, 2023 Vol. 9, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 1

Natural Kapok Fibres and Acetylated Jute/Coir Fibres Structured Blend Sorbent for Oil Spill Clean-Up

Abubakar I. A.^*, Kogo A. A., Bukhari M. M., Ishiaku S. U., El-Yakub B. J

A novel structured sorbent blend pillow was developed using acetylated jute and coir fibres blendedwithnatural kapok fibres. The acetylation of the jute and coir portion was carried out with acetic anhydrideusing N-Bromosuccinimide as catalyst under mild condition in a solvent free system. The results showsthatthe acetylation increases the oil sorp...

Aug, 2022 Vol. 8, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 7, Issue 1

Performance Assessment of Ceric Induced Methylmethacrylate Kenaf Shive Sorbents in Crude Oil Spills and Water System

salisu Z. M.^*, Abdulkadir Suleiman Abdulrahman, Mohammed K. Yakubu, Ishiaku S. U., Abubakar I. A., Ukanah, S.P., Suleiman A. M

With the global challenge that casted the attention of most environmentalist of recent is the crude oil spillage, and the need for extensive research to improving and developing viable natural sorbents for oil clean-up arose. This paper aimed at the synthesis of crude oil sorbents from kenaf shive and investigate the effects of initiator concentrat...

Aug, 2021 Vol. 7, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 7, Issue 1

Fabrication and Characterization of Flambouyant Seed Particles-filled Unsaturated Polyester Composites

Umar, H. A^*, Ishiaku S. U., Mohammed K. Yakubu, Kogo A. A.

The research aimed at fabrication and characterization of Flambouyant Seed Particles (FSP) filled unsaturated polyester (UP) composites. The composites fabrication was achieved via hand layup with particle size of 100 µm at different filler loading of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 wt %. The composites were characterized by tensile prope...

Aug, 2021 Vol. 7, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 6, Issue 1

Ceric Induced Grafting of Acrylonitrile onto Kenaf Shive for Crude Oil Spillage Adsorbtion

salisu Z. M.^*, Ishiaku S. U., Abdullahi, D, Mohammed K. Yakubu, Diya’uddeen B.H

A global challenge that has cast the attention of most environmentalist of recent is the crude oil spillage, and the need for extensive study of improving and developing viable natural sorbents in recent years is increasing due to the enormous negative environmental impact of oil spill to the surroundings and the inhabitants. In this paper, crude o...

Aug, 2020 Vol. 6, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 5, Issue 1

Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Chemically Modified Cow Hair Fibres Filled Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Composites

Muktari, S^*, Ishiaku S. U., Lawal A S

Composites were prepared from recycled low-density polyethylene (RLDPE) and cow hair using melt mixing and compression moulding technique. The fibres were treated with 0.2M H2O2 for improved adhesion. Composites of untreated and treated cow hair fibres were prepared with 0 to 50 wt% fibre loading at intervals of 10 wt% and their mechanical properti...

Aug, 2019 Vol. 5, Issue 1

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