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Optimizing Coconut Fiber-Resin Ratios for Prosthetic Socket Fabrication: A Narrative Review

Chioma K. Anyiam, Chibuikem Faith Alozie & Promise Nwanyinma Uzowuihe · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Prosthetic socket fabrication is shifting toward the use of natural fiber-reinforced composites. Coconut fiber, a biodegradable and locally available agro-waste material, has shown promise when combined with resins like epoxy, polyester, and bio-resins to create strong and lightw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2473

Performance Assessment of Laterite Concrete Modified with Nano-Silica Fines and Rice Husk Ash

Deval G. Ani & Ewezu O. Ngim · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Aims: This study investigates the effect of partial substitution of 10% cement with varying compositions of nano-silica fines (NS) and rice husk ash (RHA) on the mechanical performance of laterite concrete. Methodology: Physical tests were performed on the constituent materials w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2472

Distribution and Risk Evaluation of Phthalates in Omambala River Water and Sediment during the Wet Season in Anambra State, Nigeria

A. P. Okeke, J. O. Ogbuagu, R. U. Arinze, A. S. Ogbuagu & N. P. Chinweuba · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Phthalates, under the list of an endocrine disruptor and persistent organic pollutants is identified by its contamination of the environment and toxicities. In this research, the distribution of selected phthalates was identified in the sampling site to discover their presence an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i2471

Mango Seed Kernel Starch: Assessing the Compatibility and Biodegradability of a Promising Renewable Feedstock for Packaging Materials

Saidu Hassan Musa, Mansur Bala Ibrahim, Adam Salihu Alhassan, Umar Aliyu Ahmed & Abdulhakim Muhammad Abdullahi · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The rapid growth of plastic packaging has intensified environmental pressures linked to persistence, littering, and complex end-of-life management. Among bio-based alternatives, starch remains attractive due to renewability, film-forming capacity, and broad biodegradability; howe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1470

Size-Dependent Plasmonic Performance of Unconventional Transition Metal Nanoparticles as Alternatives to Noble Metals

Faith Sila, Benjamin Mbaluka, Martin Riara & Ngei Katumo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

This study reports the optical and plasmonic properties of unconventional transition metal nanoparticles (UTM-NPs), which include Ti, Mo, Rh, Zn, Ta, Sc, Au, Ag and Re by analyzing their quality factor (Q-factor), dielectric constants and plasma frequency across a nanoparticle si...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1469

Thermodynamic and Structural Insights into Se–Te–Sn–In Chalcogenide Glasses Using Specific Heat Analysis

Sunil Kumar · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The specific heats of glassy Se90-xTe5Sn5Inx (0, ≥x≤ 9) alloys have been investigated at different heating rates under non isothermal conditions using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The specific heats corresponding to the equilibrium liquid state Cpe (after Tg), the gla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1467

Performance Investigation of Innovative Compact Porous Ceramic Heat Exchanger

Ramzi Rzig & Nidhal Ben Khedher · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Designing efficient and compact heat exchangers is essential to enhance energy utilization and improve the overall performance of energy systems. In this study, the performance of an innovative compact porous ceramic heat exchanger configuration is examined. A numerical model bas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1466

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Caesalpinia crista Seed Coat Extract: Effect of Calcination on Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities

S. Sowmya, H. Manjunatha & D. C. Mohana · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Caesalpinia crista seed coats are traditionally useful for treating several diseases, like anthelmintic, tumours, placenta removal, antimicrobial, liver disorders, febrifugal, pain, inflammation, etc. In this process, seed coats from Caesalpinia crista were used to synthesise bio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1465

Hybrid and Solid-state Material Integration for Next-generation Battery Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

Sanika Khare, Shobha A. Waghmode & Ashwini P. Alegoankar · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The growing demand for safer and more sustainable rechargeable batteries has made the drawbacks of conventional liquid electrolytes increasingly clear, particularly their tendency to leak, their flammability and their unstable electrode electrolyte interfaces. Hybrid and composit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1463

Spectroscopic and Time Domain Reflectometry Studies of Protein in 1, 2-Dihydroxyethane Solution

R. B. Talware · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

A dielectric measurement was performed on proteins in an aqueous media using dielectric time domain spectroscopy above a comprehensive of frequency 10 MHz to 30 GHz. The static dielectric constant (ε0), relaxation time (t) and conductivity (\(\sigma\)) have been determined using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1464

A Mechanical Engineering Framework for Biomaterials in Healthcare Applications

John Chikaelo Okeke, Chibuzo Ndubuisi Okoye & Augustine Uzodinma Madumere · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Biomaterials are fundamental to modern healthcare technologies, enabling advances in drug delivery, implants, diagnostics, and regenerative medicine. Although biomaterials research is often driven by biological and clinical considerations, their design, performance, and reliabili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1462

Preparation, Property Control, and Microstructural Mechanisms of Red Mud–metakaolin Composite Cement-based Foamed Materials

Chaoqun Liu · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

To promote the efficient utilization of red mud solid waste and the development of low-carbon, energy-efficient building materials, cement-based foamed materials were prepared using red mud, metakaolin, and cement as a composite cementitious system, with solid hydrogen peroxide a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1461

Antibacterial Principle and Chemical Characterization of the Gliricidia sepium Leaves Extract

Ayantola K. J., Oyawoye, T, P., Olugbuyi A. E., Bello O. R., Osho O.F, Afolabi S. B, Afolabi R & Oyawoye, O. M · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Aim: The present study is aimed at examine the antibacterial effect of crude extract of G. sepium to human pathogenic bacteria and its contents of its chemical composition. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1459

Gapless Cd3As2 and Tunable-Gap Pb₁₋ₓ Snₓ Te Semiconductor Crystals: Growth, Characterization, Analysis, Applications, Prospects and Challenges

Chinedu O. Nkulo, Michael U. Onuu & John U. Arikpo · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The study reviews gapless cadmium arsenide (Cd3As2) and tunable-gap lead-tin telluride (Pb₁₋ₓSnₓTe) semiconductor crystals with respect to growth, characterization, analysis applications, prospects and challenges; and was undertaken because accumulated research findings on these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1460

Assessment of Mechanical and Durability Properties of Sandcrete Blocks Incorporating Recycled Construction and Demolition Waste as Partial Replacement Materials

Adefisoye S. A., Fadare T. J., Olaomotito P. A., Adebayo K. J., Thomas V. O. & Azeez A. A. · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

Aim: The study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of sandcrete blocks when recycled construction and demolition waste (C&DW) are incorporated into the constituent materials as a partial substitute for natural aggregates. Methodology: Recycled aggregates wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i1458