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Vehicle bumper fascia prototyping using sustainable nanocomposites Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Sodiq Olamide Olaitan, Mohammed Kayode Adebayo, Lateef Olayinka Akinwande, Funsho Olaitan Kolawole , et al. · 2025

THE POTENTIAL OF COW DUNG FOR BIOGAS GENERATION AS A SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE FOR CONVENTIONAL DOMESTIC COOKING GAS. Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Syahdar Baba, Zubairu Abubakar · 2025

The increasing global demand for energy, coupled with the environmental concerns associated with the use of fossil fuels, has intensified the search for sustainable and eco-friendly energy alternatives. Among these alternatives, biogas has…

Characterization of eggshell nanoparticles as reinforcement material in biodegradable metal matrix composites for biomedical application Open

Maruf Yinka Kolawole, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Oluwafemi Timothy Oladosu, Toheeb Taiye Bajepade, Tunji Adetayo Owoseni , et al. · 2025

This paper investigated the potential utilization of eggshell nanoparticles bio-resources as reinforcement material in Biodegradable Metal Matrix Composites (BMMC) for biomedical applications using characterization techniques. The eggshell…

Structural and some Mechanical Properties of Parquetina Nigrescens Pod Nanoparticles Reinforced Mixed Matrix Membrane for Dental Applications Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Boluwatife Olukunle, Raphael Gboyega Adeyemo, Funsho Olaitan Kolawole, Mohammed Kayode Adebayo , et al. · 2024

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biocompatible, and biodegradable thermoplastic. It is renewable being produced by bacterial fermentation of potatoes, sugarcane, or corn starch. PLA has been attempted in many applications to replace petroleum-ba…

Mechanical Property Performance of Fe-SnS Hybrid Reinforced Aluminum Composites Open

Maruf Yinka Kolawole, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Tolulope Peace Babatunde, Kehinde Raheef Adebayo · 2023

In this paper, the mechanical properties of a hybrid iron filing (Fe)-snail shell (SnS)-reinforced discarded aluminum matrix were investigated. Prepared iron filling (20 µm) and snail shell (70 µm) particulates at a mix ratio of 1:3 consti…

Effect of bio-mineral oil blend quenchant on the mechanical properties of carburized mild-steel Open

Maruf Yinka Kolawole, Suleman Adeniyi Aliyu, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, K.O. Oladosu, Ilesanmi Jonathan Owoeye · 2023

In this study, the effect of bio-mineral oil blend quenchants on the mechanical properties of carburized mild steel was experimentally studied and reported. The tensile, hardness, impact, and microstructural test specimens were prepared in…

Effects of Applied Loads and Aluminium Nanoparticle Additions on Wear Resistance Properties of Particle Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Maruf Yinka Kolawole, Sunday Wilson Balogun, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, S.B. Hassan · 2023

The recent technology advancement has emerged aluminium nanoparticles for polymer reinforcements. Mechanical properties of epoxy containing aluminium nanoparticle was reported but its wear resistance is left unstudied. This study has been …

Eggshell nanoparticle reinforced recycled low-density polyethylene: A new material for automobile application Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Nasirudeen Kolawole Raji, Maruf Yinka Kolawole, Mohammed Kayode Adebayo, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi , et al. · 2021

Waste from low-density polyethylene products after lifespan accounts for 70% of solid waste in most dumpsites, contributing to environmental impacts. Eggshell foul smells are a threat to human and animal health. Before this study, there wa…

REPAIR OF FLEXURAL DAMAGED REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS USING EMBEDDED BAMBOO REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITE Open

Samson Olalekan Odeyemi, Rasheed Abdulwahab, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Ahmed Olatunbosun Omoniyi, Adewale George Adeniyi · 2020

In recent years, repair and retrofit of existing structures such as buildings and bridges have been among the most important challenges in Civil Engineering. Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) members with steel plates is a conventiona…

Influence of calcined snail shell particulates on mechanical properties of recycled aluminium alloy for automotive application Open

Maruf Yinka Kolawole, J.O. Aweda, Sulaiman Abdulkareem, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Asif Ali , et al. · 2020

Nowadays, low-cost particulate reinforced metal matrix composites with improve mechanical properties are highly sought in various industrial and critical engineering applications including automotive and aerospace sectors. Meanwhile, incre…

Effect of Chemically Modified Banana Fibers on the Mechanical Properties of Poly-Dimethyl-Siloxane-Based Composites Open

Yiporo Danyuo, Taiwo ZAKARIYYAH, Suleman Nasiru, Kabiru Mustapha, Tahiru S. AZEKO , et al. · 2019

The study presents the mechanical properties of polymer-based composites reinforced with chemically modified banana fibers, by alkalization in different concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The fiber weight fraction has a great effec…

Tensile Properties of Aluminum Silicon Nickel Iron Vanadium High Entropy Alloys Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Nasirudeen Kolawole Raji, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, Sadiq Abiola Raji · 2019

Pure metals are not used in most cases for structural applications because of their limited properties. Presently, high entropy alloys (HEAs) are emerging by mixing comparative proportions of metals with the aim of maximizing the entropy l…

WEAR RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF EPOXY ALUMINIUM MICROPARTICLE COMPOSITE Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, Nasirudeen Kolawole Raji, S.B. Hassan · 2019

Present priority of light materials for enhancing automobile safety and fuel efficiency creates a premise for developing new materials with optimum combination of lightness and better or comparative properties to replace existing heavy all…

Uniaxial tensile response of coconut coir fiber-reinforced polyethylene Composites Open

Kabiru Mustapha, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Yiporo Danyuo, Tobi Oshifowora · 2019

The roles of Composite materials in a variety of engineering applications have increased due to their enhanced strength and modulus, especially polymer-based composites which is one of the commercially available composites. The uniaxial te…

Optimisationof charge ratios for ball milling synthesis: agglomeration and refinement of coconut shells Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, S.B. Hassan · 2018

Agglomeration is an attractionof fine particles for one another due to their high surface energy,leading to formation of particle colonies known as agglomerates. When a polymeric or metallic matrix is reinforced with particles, agglomerate…

Study of Breakage Tendencies of Palm Kernel, Coconut and Periwinkle Shells using Ball-Milling Process Open

Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Joachin Eberechukwu Anyanwu, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, S.B. Hassan · 2018

The needs for eco-friendly composites have initiated the use of agricultural wastes as possible replacements for expensive synthetic carbon and glass fillers for metal and polymer strengthening. In this study, degree of refinement of palm …

Flex Performances of Epoxy Aluminium Particulate Composites Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, Nasirudeen Kolawole Raji, Raphael Gboyega Adeyemo , et al. · 2018

Polymers are characterised with lightness, ease of formability and resistance to chemical attack but their modulus and strength are low.Epoxy was reinforced with aluminium particles of different sizes.Bond, functional group and chemical fo…

Optimization of tensile properties of epoxy aluminum particulate composites using regression models Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, Raphael Gboyega Adeyemo, S.B. Hassan · 2018

Aluminum particles (sourced from aluminum can wastes) were incorporated into diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) cured with 1,3-diethanamine benzene hardener. Phases occupying the infusible cross linked-developed epoxy composite struct…

Recycled ceramic composite for automobile brake pad application Open

Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Adeola A. Bamigbaiye, Kayode A. Odunmosu, Isaac O. Akinboye · 2018

Ceramic tile/steel slag-graphite-Arabic gum composite has been developed using conventional casting techniques for brake pad applications. Chemical properties of the phases present in the matrix of the developed composite were examined usi…

Extraction of silica from cassava periderm using modified sol-gel method Open

Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, M. Haris, Munyadziwa Mercy Ramakokovhu , et al. · 2018

Cassava peridem wastes are generated and disposed indiscriminately or burnt due to zero economic value. In this study, modified sol-gel synthesis of amorphous silica nanoparticles from cassava periderm (CP) was investigated. The wastes wer…

Recycled ceramic tile composite for automobile applications, a comparative study with Nissan Jeep Cherokee brake pad Open

J.O. Agunsoye, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Adeola A. Bamigbaiye, Kayode A. Odunmosu, Isaac O. Akinboye · 2018

A ceramic tile/steel slag-graphite-Arabic gum composite was developed using conventional casting techniques for brake pad applications. The chemical properties of the phases present in the matrix of the developed composite were examined us…

Optimisation of charge ratios for ball milling synthesis: agglomeration and refinement of coconut shells Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, S.B. Hassan · 2018

Cassava Leaf Nanoparticles (CLNPs) as a Potential Additive to Anti-Corrosion Coatings for Oil and Gas Pipeline Open

Funsho Olaitan Kolawole, Shola Kolade Kolawole, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi , et al. · 2017

Characterization of synthesized cassava leaf nanoparticles (CLNPs) was carried out using SEM/EDX and Gwyddion software, XRD and TEM for cassava leaves (CL) ball milled at 36, 48, 60 and 72 hours.The morphological study was done using SEM a…

Experimental investigation and theoretical prediction of tensile properties of Delonix regia seed particle reinforced polymeric composites Open

Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Lordson Olasubomi Adetola · 2017

Design and Fabrication of an Anaerobic Digester Open

Muazu Abubakar, Sefiu Adekunle Bello · 2017

Anaerobic digester is a physical structure that provides a conducive environment for the multiplication of micro-organisms that degrades organic matter to generate biogas energy. Energy is required in agriculture for crop production, proce…

Effect of aluminium particles on mechanical and morphological properties of epoxy nanocomposites Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Jeleel Adekunle Adebisi, S.B. Hassan · 2017

Bumper is a front or rear part of automobiles. It is designed and shaped to be impact absorbing and protecting automobiles from damage in low impact collisions. Initially, they were made from heavy steels, increasing the weight of automobi…

CHARACTERIZATION OF UJOGBA CLAY DEPOSITS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA FOR REFRACTORY APPLICATIONS Open

Z. U. Elakhame, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, I. Patric, O. Otitoju · 2016

Ujogba clay deposits in Esan Land, Edo State of Nigeria were characterized for refractory and other applications. The characteristics investigated were mineralogical composition, chemical composition, linear shrinkage, apparent porosity, b…

Assessment of mechanical and wear properties of epoxy-based hybrid composites Open

J.O. Agunsoye, Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Luqman Bello, M. M. Idehenre · 2016

Discarded florescent tubes and graphite rods obtained from dumped primary cells have been processed to obtain glass and graphite particles.80 µm glass and graphite particles were used as reinforcements in epoxy resin, LY 556 cured with HY …

Epoxy Resin Based Composites, Mechanical and Tribological Properties: A Review Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, J.O. Agunsoye, S.B. Hassan, Kana Morishita, Isiaka Ayobi Raheem · 2015

High fuel consumption by automobile and aerospace vehicles built from legacy alloys has been a great challenge to global design and material engineers. This has called for researches into material development for the production of lighter …

Study of tensile properties, fractography and morphology of aluminium (1xxx)/coconut shell micro particle composites Open

Sefiu Adekunle Bello, Isiaka Ayobi Raheem, Nasir Kolawole Raji · 2015

Aluminium (1xxx)/coconut shell micro particle (Al/CMP) composites have been developed using a compo cast technique. Coconut shells (CSs) were processed with the aid of mortar/pestle and disc grinder and then classified with a set of sieves…

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