I. O. Nwaze

Suitability of Groundnut Shells for Bioethanol Production using Saccharomyces cerevisae

I. O. Nwaze & E. U. Akubueze · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2023

Groundnut shells were milled to 100 microns and bioethanol was produced using acid hydrolysis and batch fermentation process. Acid hydrolysis was achieved using 5% sulphuric acid solution at 900C for 2 hours. Fermentation was proceeded after sterilization of wort in an autoclave...

Open access Research Article

Hybrid Thermosetting Composite of Kenaf/Banana Fibres for Utilisation in a Passenger Car Bumper

E. U. Akubueze, F. C. Nwaeche, O. S. Muniru, C. S. Ezeanyanaso, I. O. Nwaze, G. O. Nwauzor, O. Mafe, C. C. Okeke, A. A. Afolabi & C. C. Igwe · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2019

Due to the high performance material requirement for automotive application and impact sensitivity of car bumper as one of the main car parts used as protection for passengers from collision and the safety requirement of the material to improve crashworthiness during low impact c...

Open access Research Article