Materials and Technologies for Sustainability

<ul><li>Preface</li><li>Chapter 1: Polymers and Composites</li><li>Effects of Nanoclay on the Tensile Strength and Microstructure of Tigernut Fibre- Epoxy Composites (NFPCs)</li><li>Highly Conductive Polymer Composite Based on Graphite-Filled Immiscible Polyolefin/Epoxy Blends</li><li>Development of Biodegradable Plastic Sheet from Blends of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Banana Peel Starch</li><li>Mechanical Properties of Polyester Resin Reinforced with Treated Plantain Pseudo Steam Fibers</li><li>Chapter 2: Structural Metals</li><li>The Status of High Entropy Alloys Studies in Africa: An Overview</li><li>A Physical Simulation of Heat Affected Zone of Creep Resistant Steel: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Analysis</li><li>Failure Mode and Cost Effect Analysis of a Model Bone Crushing Hammer</li><li>Chapter 3: Corrosion Protection of Structural Materials</li><li>Synergistic Protection of Mild Steel in Sodium Chloride Solutions Using Mixtures of Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors</li><li>Development of <i>Micropogonias undulatus</i> Scales Nanoparticulate - Reinforced <i>In Situ</i> Anti-Corrosion Composite Coatings</li><li>
<i>Cocos nucifera</i> Surfactant Performance on Stainless Steel in Hcl and H₂SO₄ Solutions</li><li>Insight on the Realizing of Agro-Based Sustainable Low-Cost Fiber Particulate Composite for Thin Film Application in Biofouling Environment</li><li>Adsorption Effect of <i>Arachis hypogaea</i> and <i>Cocos nucifera</i> Surfactant Inhibitors on 316L Steel in HCL Acid Solution</li><li>Stress Corrosion Cracking and the Effects of <i>Citrus x aurantiifolia</i> on Mild Steel - A Green Approach</li><li>Chapter 4: Functional Materials and Special Technologies</li><li>Influence of Pre-Annealing on Densification, Microstructure, and Microhardness of Spark Plasma Sintered TiO₂-MnO₂Composites</li><li>Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCS) Based on a Natural Dye (<i>Mangifera indica</i>): A Mini Review</li><li>Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite Prepared From South Africa Coal Fly Ash</li><li>Application of Self - Cleaning Filters in the Removal of Turbidity from River Water: Pilot Study</li><li>Effect of Ni Doping and Vacancy Defects on the Sensing Characteristics of Graphene for NO₂ and CO Detection: A DFT Study</li><li>Chapter 5: Technical Fluids</li><li>Effect of Copper-Nanofluids Cooling Media on Flow and Thermal Characteristics of a Cross-Flow Heat Exchanger</li><li>Comparative Analysis of Palm Oil and Hydrocarbon Mineral Oil for Power Transformer Operation</li><li>Thermophysical Properties and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nanorefrigerants: Some Existing Results and Areas for Further Researches</li><li>The Influence of Nanoparticle Additive on the Thermophysical Properties of Bionanolubricant Using Castor Oil</li><li>Chapter 6: Technologies in Fuel Production</li><li>Optimization of the Removal of Naphthenic Acids from Crude Oil via Catalytic Esterification</li><li>Assessment of the Yield Response from Parsley Biodiesel Production Using Calcium Oxide as a Potential Catalyst</li><li>The Potential of Parsley Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel in Diesel Engines</li><li>Chapter 7: Building Materials</li><li>Impact of Sodium Silicate Activator on Compressive Strength of Cement- RHA Based Stabilized Lateritic Soil. A Case Study of Kwali, Abuja FCT, Nigeria</li><li>Utilizations of Contemporary Autonomous Material Applications as Sustainable Mechanism of Build and Construction</li><li>Utilization of Waste Materials for Eco-Friendly Building Ceilings: An Overview</li></ul>