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Utilisation of natural fibre as modifier in bituminous mixes: A review by Abiola, O.S., Kupolati, W.K., Sadiku, E.R., Ndambuki, J.M.

“…•Papers on natural fibres in asphalt concrete was reviewed.•Natural fibres can replace synthetic fibres.•Reinforcement with natural fibres improves the asphalt…”
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A review on Africa energy supply through renewable energy production: Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and South Africa as a case study by Ibrahim, I.D., Hamam, Y., Alayli, Y., Jamiru, T., Sadiku, E.R., Kupolati, W.K., Ndambuki, J.M., Eze, A.A.

“…In this study, the importance of renewable energy as a complement to meeting the energy demand in Africa was investigated. In most African countries, the…”
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Structure and properties of new natural cellulose fabrics from Cordia dichotoma by Jayaramudu, J., Maity, A., Sadiku, E.R., Guduri, B.R., Varada Rajulu, A., Ramana, CH.V.V., Li, R.

“…► Newly identified fabrics from the tree Cordia dichotoma were extracted. ► Chemical composition studies showed that the alkali treated fabrics contain…”
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Spark plasma sintering of graphite–aluminum powder reinforced with SiC/Si particles by Durowoju, M.O., Sadiku, E.R., Diouf, S., Shongwe, M.B., Olubambi, P.A.

“…The growing demand for lightweight materials for a variety of engineering applications has led to increased researches on graphite and graphite aluminum…”
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Preparation and properties of biodegradable films from Sterculia urens short fiber/cellulose green composites by Jayaramudu, J., Reddy, G. Siva Mohan, Varaprasad, K., Sadiku, E.R., Sinha Ray, S., Varada Rajulu, A.

“…► Newly identified fabrics from the tree Sterculia urens were extracted. ► Cellulose matrix/S. urens short fiber as a reinforcement films were prepared by a…”
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Properties and Characterization of a PLA–Chitin–Starch Biodegradable Polymer Composite by Olaiya, N.G., Surya, Indra, Oke, P.K., Rizal, Samsul, Sadiku, E.R., Ray, S.S., Farayibi, P.K., Hossain, Md Sohrab, Abdul Khalil, H.P.S.

“…This paper presents a comparison on the effects of blending chitin and/or starch with poly(lactic acid) (PLA). Three sets of composites (PLA–chitin, PLA–starch…”
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Mechanical performance and water uptake behaviour of treated bamboo fibre-reinforced high-density polyethylene composites by Daramola, O.O., Akinwekomi, A.D., Adediran, A.A., Akindote-White, O., Sadiku, E.R.

“…High density polyethylene (HDPE) composites reinforced with short bamboo fibre (BF) were fabricated by compression moulding technique. BF were extracted from…”
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Utilization of wastewater sludge for lightweight concrete and the use of wastewater as curing medium by Mojapelo, K.S., Kupolati, W.K., Ndambuki, J.M., Sadiku, E.R., Ibrahim, I.D.

“…The increasing population have resulted in a higher generation of domestic and industrial wastewater sludge. The sludge ends up as a landfill in designated…”
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Sustainable usage and the positive environmental impact of wastewater dry sludge-based concrete by Mojapelo, K.S., Kupolati, W.K., Ndambuki, J.M., Sadiku, E.R., Ibrahim, I.D., Maepa, C.

“…The paper examined the application of dry sludge in lightweight concrete and the associated environmental risk. Population growth has led to an increase in…”
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A comparative study of geopolymers synthesized from OXY-combustion and chemical looping combustion bottom ashes by Nkuna, C.N., Oboirien, B.O., Sadiku, E.R., Lekitima, J.

“…•The generation of geopolymers from OXY-FBC and CLC bottom ashes has not been reported.•Geopolymers from OXY-FBC and CLC bottom ash were synthesised.•The…”
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Multiscale analysis and experimental validation of the effective elastic modulus of epoxy-dioctahedral phyllosilicate clay composite by Daramola, O.O., Olajide, J.L., Adediran, A.A., Adewuyi, B.O., Ayodele, T.T., Desai, D.A., Sadiku, E.R.

“…In this research, developed finite element codes were used to study the effective elastic modulus and stress-strain distribution profiles of epoxy resin filled…”
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Study of low-rank high sulfur coal fine with biomass by Mahanta, B., Saikia, A., Gupta, U.N., Saikia, P., Saikia, B.K., Jayaramudu, J., Sellamuthu, P.S., Sadiku, E.R.

“…Efficient combustion is important for the energetic recovery of coals. In the present study, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) has been employed to obtain…”
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Influence of silylated nano cellulose reinforcement on the mechanical, water resistance, thermal, morphological and antibacterial properties of soy protein isolate (SPI)-based composite films by Chetia, P., Bharadwaj, C., Purbey, R., Bora, D., Yadav, A., Lal, M., Rajulu, A. Varada, Sadiku, E.R., Selvam, S. Periyar, Jarugala, Jayaramudu

“…The aim of this research work is to improve the mechanical and water-resistance properties of soy protein isolate (SPI) biofilm. In this work,…”
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Biopolymer composites with waste chicken feather fillers: A review by Dutta, H., Bora, D., Chetia, P., Bharadwaj, C., Purbey, R., Bohra, R.C., Dutta, K., Varada Rajulu, A., Sadiku, E.R., Periyar Selvam, S., Gurusamy, P., Rawal, Ravindra K., J, Jayaramudu

“…It has always been a concern for scientists and researchers to reduce the harmful industrial impact on the environment by recycling and reusing various waste…”
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A unique application of the second order derivative of FTIR–ATR spectra for compositional analyses of natural rubber and polychloroprene rubber and their blends by Manohar, N., Jayaramudu, J., Suchismita, S., Rajkumar, K., Babul Reddy, A., Sadiku, E.R., Priti, R., Maurya, D.J.

“…The present study explores the feasibility of using a mathematical enhancement, such as the second order derivative of FTIR-ATR spectra, for compositional…”
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Evaluation of tribological and mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered Polytetrafluoroethylene/graphene nanocomposite by Sithole, T., Sadiku, E.R., Thompson, J.C., Ray, S.S.

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Kinetic release studies of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate from gum acacia crosslinked hydrogels by Aderibigbe, B.A., Varaprasad, K., Sadiku, E.R., Ray, S.S., Mbianda, X.Y., Fotsing, M.C., Owonubi, S.J., Agwuncha, S.C.

“…Natural polymer hydrogels are useful for controlling release of drugs. In this study, hydrogels containing gum acacia were synthesized by free-radical…”
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RETRACTED: Influence of alkali metal cations on the thermal, mechanical and morphological properties of rectorite/chitosan bio-nanocomposite films by Babul Reddy, A., Jayaramudu, J., Siva Mohan Reddy, G., Manjula, B., Sadiku, E.R.

“…This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This paper has been…”
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Mechanical and wear behaviour of polylactic acid matrix composites reinforced with crab-shell synthesized chitosan microparticles by Daramola, O.O., Olajide, J.L., Oladele, I.O., Adediran, A.A., Adewuyi, B.O., Muhammed, A.A., Sadiku, E.R.

“…Polylactic acid (PLA) matrix composites, reinforced with chitosan microparticles were developed by the compression moulding technique. The chitosan particles…”
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Development of bacterial resistant acrylamide-polyvinylpyrrolidone-metal oxide hydrogel nanocomposites by Owonubi, Shesan John, Agwuncha, S.C., Malima, Nyemaga Masanje, Sadiku, E.R., Revaprasadu, Neerish

“…Fabrication of polymer-based nanocomposites for numerous biomedical applications represents a predominant form of therapeutics for combating microbial and…”
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