Volume 5 (2019)

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Research Article

Synthesis and Application of Monoazo Disperse Dyes Derived from 4-amino-Nhexadecyl-1, 8-naphthalimide and their Dyeing Performance on Polyester Fabrics

Magaji I. Y^*, Abdulraheem Giwa, Bello K.A.

A series of monoazo disperse dyes were synthesized using 4-amino-N-hexadecyl-1, 8-naphthalimide by coupling with different substituted electron rich arenes in appropriate reaction conditions. The synthesized diazo component and the dyes were purified by recrystallization method. The structures of the diazo component and the dyes were confirmed using UV-visible, FT-IR, NMR and MS spectroscopic ...

Aug, 2019 pp. 1-10

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Research Article

Effect of Coupling Agent on the Mechanical Properties of High-Density Polyethylene-Filled Calabash Particles Composites

Musa A B^*, BabaAli J, Danladi A, Lawal A S, Mamza P A P

ABSTRACT In the interest of sustainable development and production of eco-friendly bio-composites, the use of natural fillers with synthetic resins in the production of composites has been the new trend in composite manufacture. In this study, calabash particles (CP) were used as filler in high density polyethylene (HDPE) to produce bio-composites. The calabash which was grinded and sieved into 12...

Aug, 2019 pp. 11-16

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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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Research Article

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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Research Article

Synthesis and Application of Monoazo Acid Dyes Derived from 5-amino-4- cyano-2-methyl-N-phenylthiophene-3-carboxamide on Chrome Tanned Leather and Nylon 6,6 Substrate

Magaji I. Y^*, Abdulraheem Giwa, Bello K.A.

A series of new mono azo dyes have been synthesized in moderate yield from diazotization of thiophene and coupling with R, H, J and ϒ acid. The dyes were characterized by spectral studies. The dyeing potentials were assessed by applying them on chrome tanned leather and nylon 6,6 substrates. The dyes were found to give shade of red dark blue and dark maroon .The synthesized dyes gave a maximum abs...

Aug, 2019 pp. 28-36

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Research Article

Information Communication Technology and Dress Culture among Senior Secondary School Students in Osun State, Nigeria

Idowu Diyaolu^*, Obayomi E. O, Bamidele T. A.

This study was carried out to examine the involvement of Senior Secondary School Students on ICT related activities as well as the influence of ICT on their clothing culture. Two public and two private schools were randomly selected. Two hundred students completed the questionnaire. Relevant information was obtained using structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferentia...

Aug, 2019 pp. 37-41

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Research Article

Study of the Adsorption of Anionic Dye onto Activated Bone Char

Jibril, A.^*, Bukhari M. M., Abdulraheem Giwa, Ibrahim H.D

The adsorption of reactive dye onto activated carbon obtained from cow bones was investigated. The effects of dye concentration and pH on the adsorption of the dye onto the activated carbon were similarly investigated. The optimum adsorption was obtained at dye concentration of 45 mg/L and pH 6 respectively. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms were employed to provide qualitative informat...

Aug, 2019 pp. 42-46

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Research Article

Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Chemically Modified Cow Hair Fibres Filled Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Composites

Muktari, S^*, Ishiaku S. U., Lawal A S

Composites were prepared from recycled low-density polyethylene (RLDPE) and cow hair using melt mixing and compression moulding technique. The fibres were treated with 0.2M H2O2 for improved adhesion. Composites of untreated and treated cow hair fibres were prepared with 0 to 50 wt% fibre loading at intervals of 10 wt% and their mechanical properties were evaluated. Results obtained show a remarka...

Aug, 2019 pp. 47-53

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Research Article

Dyeing Performance of Dyes Derived from 2-Amino Heterocycles on Leather

Iyun O.R.A.^*, Bello K.A., Putshaka J D, Tanko S F, Abdullahi S.

The dyeing properties of dyes synthesized from 2-amino-4-phenylthiazole (Dye 1) and 2-amino-4-methyl-5- carbathoxythiazole (Dye 2) on leather were studied. The effects of pH, temperature, dye concentration, dyeing time as well as rubbing and light fastness properties of the dyes were evaluated. Results obtained indicate that the dyes used were absorbed optimally at pH 3. It was found that increase...

Aug, 2019 pp. 54-57

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Research Article

Production and Investigation of the Properties of Non–Disposable Diaper in Comparison with Disposable Diapers

Alebiosu, S. O.^*, Akindiya, I. O., Adekeye, T. O, Muhammed-Raji, A., Oseghale, H. E.

This research work produced a reusable diaper and compared its properties, especially absorbency with selected commercial disposable diapers in Nigeria market. The absorbency of two reputable commercial disposable diapers A and B in Nigeria were compared with the reusable diaper C. Absorbency test was carried out in action and also in a saline solution. The result shows that all the diapers have g...

Aug, 2019 pp. 58-61

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Research Article

Dyeing of Polyester with Pristine Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Iliya, E.B.^*, Kotek R

Pristine Multiwalled Carbon nanotubes (MWNT) were dispersed in two selected surfactants and their mixture using a probe sonicator at room temperature. The results presented in this article apply only to the short-length MWNT. The dispersions achieved generally ranged from very poor to average. In the average category, the solvents ranked o-Dichloro benzene > Dimethyl formamide > Tetrahydrofuran. T...

Aug, 2019 pp. 62-66

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Research Article

Effect of Filler Particle Size on the Mechanical Properties of Waste Polypropylene/ Date Seed Particulate Composites

Lawal N^*, Danladi A, Dauda B M, Kogo A. A.

This study was aimed at investigating the effects of filler particle size on mechanical properties of waste polypropylene (wPP) / date seed particles (DSP) composites. Filler particle size of 63, 125, 250, 500 and 750 µm were used at 20 % filler loading. The composites obtained were subjected to mechanical tests (tensile and flexural test, impact test and hardness HV) and the morphological analysi...

Aug, 2019 pp. 67-72