Fly ash-based geopolymer concrete is increasingly investigated as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement concrete, but published mix designs vary substantially in precursor composition, alkaline activator formulation, aggregate proportions, curing conditions and reported stre...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3508
Bamboo-derived fibres and particles and palm kernel shell particles are increasingly investigated as reinforcements for lower-impact composite materials. Their appeal arises from renewable or residual biomass origins, low density, local availability in many tropical production re...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3506
Background: Marine oil spills require effective sorbent materials that combine selective oil uptake with biodegradability to reduce the secondary pollution associated with conventional polypropylene products. Aims: This study aims to develop and evaluate a biodegradable, surface-...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3507
Li-based ferrites are promising candidates for microwave devices, magnetic functional materials and electronic components due to their high electrical resistivity, excellent high-frequency magnetic response and magnetism tunability via ionic substitution. Curie temperature (TC) d...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3505
The growing demand for sustainable construction materials and effective waste valorisation has stimulated interest in the utilisation of agricultural wastes as partial substitutes for aluminosilicate precursors in geopolymer production. Despite growing interest in biomass ashes f...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3503
Steam methane reforming remains the dominant industrial route to hydrogen, and its future depends on whether the process can be reconciled with deep decarbonisation objectives. This review critically examines three research streams that have developed largely in isolation from on...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3504
This study investigated the reinforcement of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with calcium oxide (CaO) nanoparticles synthesised from periwinkle shells for potential car-bumper applications. The shells were washed, dried, milled, calcined at 1000 °C, and sieved, while the C...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3502
Biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have attracted increasing attention as sustainable nanomaterials for agricultural applications because zinc is an essential micronutrient and nanoscale delivery may improve nutrient availability. This review examines advances in the gre...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3501
Spinel ferrite nanoparticles are oxides whose structural, optical and magnetic responses can be tuned through cation substitution. This study aimed to evaluate how Ni substitution modifies the structure–property coupling of manganese ferrite nanoparticles with compositions of Niₓ...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3500
Drilling mud agitation is a critical process in oil and gas drilling operations; inadequate agitation leads to solid particle settlement, inconsistent mud density, and degraded rheological properties that increase non-productive time (NPT) and operational safety hazards. This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3499
Fabric fibres have been used in paper production for more than 2,000 years. With industrialisation, wood-based fibres largely replaced textile fibres in paper products and packaging grades. Environmental concerns about plastic bags have renewed interest in paper-based and bio-bas...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3498
Ogunlade-Anibasa, G. O., P. T. Ameh, E. I. Otteh, O. S. Aniki, A. A. Jerome, B. E. Anda, J. Daudu, J. I. Ajanya, M. V. Aregbesola & S. A. Jayden·Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews·2026
Date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a nutritionally important crop consumed widely in arid and semi-arid regions, where it contributes to energy intake and food security. Processing date fruit into powder may improve handling, storage stability and its suitability for use as a...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3497
This study investigated the synthesis, characterization, and corrosion inhibition performance of non-lignin-containing cellulose-based carbon dots (NLC-CDs) derived from African fan palm (Borassus aethiopum) for mild steel protection in 1 M HCl solution. Non-lignin-containing cel...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3496
Md. Shakibur Rahman, Mohshin Maola, S. C. M. Akash, Sukanta Mondal, Md. Mahfujul Hasan, Md. Shaharul Islam, Jerin Alauddin, Md. Shajahan Ali, Saraban Tohura Meghla, Md lmran Nazir & Md. Helal Uddin·Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews·2026
Effective and affordable methods for removing heavy metals (HMs) are urgently required, as these contaminants pose significant risks to both human health and the environment. Adsorption has emerged as a highly promising therapeutic technique in recent years due to the difficulty...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3495
The ageing stock of infrastructure, climate pressure, labour shortage, and rising lifecycle cost are further compounded by the infrastructure crisis. Traditional solutions, where one structural substance is substituted with another, are symptomatic, but not causal. The review pre...
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Research Article10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2494