P. E. Imoisili

Mechanical Properties of Cocoa-Pod/Epoxy Composite; Effect of Filler Fraction

P. E. Imoisili, T. C. Ezenwafor, B. E. AttahDaniel & S. O. O. Olusunle · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

In this study the mechanical properties of an agricultural waste (cocoa pod) in a polymer matrix (Epoxy resin) was investigated, and the effect of volume fraction of cocoa pod/epoxy resin composite was also investigated, different filler volume fraction (viz. 5 to 30 weight %) we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/5526

Mechanical Properties of Wood Waste Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

R. O. Medupin, O. K. Abubakre, K. O. Ukoba & P. E. Imoisili · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

This research work set is an investigation into the mechanical properties of polymer matrix composites (PMC) produced by the use of wood waste. Low density polyethylene was reinforced with sawdust from African teak as a filler, and Sodium hydroxide as the binder. The composite we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/5637