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Research Article

Industrial Design in Nigeria: A Mechanism for Expanding the Roles of Industrial Sector as Empowerment for Youth and National Development

Alesagba Ebenezer Igbekele^*, Yusuf Onipe John, Olorunrayetan Titilayo Lizzy

The Industrial design in Nigeria is a potential and an agent for expanding various roles of industrial sectors in order to empower the youth that is skillful in Industrial Designs. This paper focuses on the industry (relatively low capital intensively low investment cost, that are able to use low skilled labour as a means that the industry is relatively footloose as well as able to adjust and to m...

Aug, 2019 pp. 17-22

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THE EFFECT OF FILLER LOADING ON PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MAIZE STRAW AND WASTE POLYPROPYLENE PARTICLE COMPOSITE

Magaji I. Y^*, Abdulkadir Suleiman Abdulrahman, Umaru H. I, Yakubu C.I, Pascaplina L, Hassan S, Kabiru A.B

This study investigates the effects of maize straw as a filler material in polypropylene composites, with a focus on understanding the influence of filler loading on the material's mechanical and physical properties. Maize straw was prepared by drying and grinding before being compounded with polypropylene using a two-roll mill. The resulting composite samples were subjected to property evaluation...

Aug, 2024 pp. 18 - 22

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FABRICATION OF EPOXY BASE PARTICULATE COMPOSITES FILLED WITH AFRICAN MESQUITE PODS FOR CEILING BOARD APPLICATION

Aliyu Jibril^*, Ishiaku S. U., Musa M. B., Abdulraheem Giwa, Yusuf L O

The extensive deforestation of African mesquite trees and the significant waste produced due to their perceived economic value have spurred research into using their solid waste in construction applications. This study investigates the utilization of African mesquite waste pods as a filler in epoxy composites. Composites were prepared using hand mixing with filler particle sizes of 100 μm, 200 μm,...

Aug, 2025 pp. 21-28

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Natural Kapok Fibres and Acetylated Jute/Coir Fibres Structured Blend Sorbent for Oil Spill Clean-Up

Abubakar I. A.^*, Kogo A. A., Bukhari M. M., Ishiaku S. U., El-Yakub B. J

A novel structured sorbent blend pillow was developed using acetylated jute and coir fibres blendedwithnatural kapok fibres. The acetylation of the jute and coir portion was carried out with acetic anhydrideusing N-Bromosuccinimide as catalyst under mild condition in a solvent free system. The results showsthatthe acetylation increases the oil sorption capacity of the blend sorbent to 1.5 times hi...

Aug, 2022 pp. 21-28

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Study of Physio-Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Reinforced Maize Cob and Glass Fibre Hybrid Composites

Mary L.^*, Abdullahi, D, Bukhari M. M., Nasruddeen A.

Natural and synthetic fibre hybrid composites are becoming more popular in engineering due to their ecofriendliness, lightweight nature, and low cost. This study focused on creating Maize Cob (MC)/Glass Fibre (GF) hybrid Epoxy Resin (ER) composites using hand-lay-up techniques with a 10% filler content. Various filler combinations (1%GF/9%MC, 7%GF/3%MC, 5%GF/5%MC, 3%GF/7%MC) in 90% ER were tested ...

Aug, 2023 pp. 22-27

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CHALLENGES IN PRODUCING SMART CLOTHING ARTICLES FOR PROFESSIONAL WEAR

Mojeed, A. M^*, Olaniyan, J. O, Ojetola, G. O, Rasheed, S. M

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the challenges preventing manufacturers from producing smart clothing for professional wear on a large scale. To answer this main research question, three research sub- questions have been defined: what the main components of smart clothing are, what manufacturing techniques make traditional textiles smart, and which smart clothing applications for professio...

Aug, 2024 pp. 23 - 28

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Service Properties of Selected Locally Manufactured Carpets

Ukanah, S.P.^*, Fashola K.O, Ameuru S.U., Gadimoh S., salisu Z. M.

The service properties of selected made in Nigeria carpets have been investigated. Properties studied include; constructional details, fastness properties (wash fastness and light fastness), abrasion resistance, tuft withdrawal force, flammability test, static and dynamic loadings, electrostatic properties and soil retention properties. Assessment was carried out on those properties among the carp...

Aug, 2019 pp. 23-27

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Occupational Vat Dyeing Practices in the Kano Metropolis of Nigeria - Part 1: Demographic/Socio-economic Characteristics of the Dyers and Composition of the Dyeing Enterprises

Abdullahi S.^*, Nkeonye P. O., Mohammed K. Yakubu, Gumel S. M., Iliya, E.B., Arigbede O. O

Application of natural indigo vat dye is a popular traditional craft among many Nigerians particularly Hausa and Nupe in the north, Tiv in the middle belt and Yoruba in the west. Due to continuing decline of traditional indigo dyeing and availability of synthetic dyes, most occupational dyeing in Kano metropolis today is done with vat dyes and chemicals. The aim of this paper is to assess the demo...

Aug, 2021 pp. 25-36

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Nigerian Youths’ Development and Self-Reliance Through Textile Design

Alesagba Ebenezer Igbekele^*, Muktari, S, Yusuf Onipe John, Olorunrayetan Titilayo Lizzy, Hassan A.

The Paper examines Textile Design in Nigeria as a panacea for youth and industrial development. The rising unemployment rate in Nigeria and its associated socio-economic vices have in recent times been one of the major problems both the federal and state governments are seeking their lasting solutions. The paper provides needed solutions by exploring skills acquisition in textile design which incl...

Aug, 2020 pp. 25-27

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The Role of Ceramics and Textile Industries in Addressing the Security Challenges in the Northern States of Nigeria

Alewai Jidai Mamza^*

Nigeria, a West African country, is currently facing significant economic and security challenges, particularly in its northern regions. The nation's economy is heavily dependent on the oil sector, and it grapples with a high level of youth unemployment, which is a major contributor to the insecurity in the country. There is an urgent need to diversify the economy to provide employment opportuniti...

Aug, 2023 pp. 28-35