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Need-driven Research Towards Plastic Recycling in Nigeria for Health, Wealth and Green Environment
Abstract: Need driven research is required for plastic recycling in most nations of the world for greener environment and national development. Plastics are cheap, lightweight and versatile materials that can be conveniently formed into a variety of items and are used in a wide range of applications. This studyexamined plastic recycling in Nigeria for achievement of health, wealth and better environment.Methodology includes literature review and investigation of various plastic disposal sites. …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Improvement of Soil Characteristics Using Waste (plastic, steel and wood)
Abstract: ABSTRACTSoil stabilization is the process of altering the engineering properties. Soil properties would be altered by adding waste like plastic from beverage bottles, steel dust and wood waste. In present scenario disposal of plastic waste has become a major issue because plastic materials can take many years (above 400 years) for its decomposition and may cause severe damage to environment and human health. The problem which was associated with plastic …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Plastic Recycling Process Using Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process
Abstract: Recycling is known to most people as an activity in domestic waste separation with huge financial benefits. However, material reclamation flows at many scales play important roles in a number of industries. The waste generated from the plastic is a huge some, in which polyethylene is 34% of total plastic waste. So it is highly crucial to select the best plastic recycling process. Fuzzy AHP is a synthetic extension of …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Plastic Waste: An Environmental Blight
Abstract: A review gave the context of effect of pollution from plastic on humans, animals and environmental health. Plastic is becoming an environmental calamity. The majority of research has been done till date on effect of plastic pollution on marine ecosystem is a Centre of attention. Discharge and dumping of plastic waste into the rivers and oceans have increased in recent years. In 2015, 55% waste was discarded and only 20% …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Challenges and Possible Solutions in Plastic Pollution
Abstract: Plastics are extensively utilized in numerous industries due to their long-lasting nature, affordability, and adaptability, becoming an essential component of the worldwide economy. As societies produce waste, only a small portion of it is recycled, while the rest ends up in different ecosystems, causing harm to the environment and living organisms. The environmental degradation caused by plastics has raised significant concerns regarding their disposal. Nowadays hazardous waste is a serious …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Experimental Study of Modified M20 Concrete with Waste Plastic Polystyrene Cubes
Abstract: The study of this research paper deals with the effectiveness of waste plastics used in concrete construction. The M20 concrete specimens were mixed with waste plastic material like polystyrene as cubes of different sizes such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 cm and were tested for their compressive strength. The standard size of waste plastic concrete specimens was 15 cm × 15 cm × 15 cm with the …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Advancements in Metal-Plastic Hybrid Structures: Experimental Analysis and Design Optimization of 3D-Printed Honeycomb Frameworks
Abstract: The exploration of metal-plastic hybrid structures has gained significant attention due to their potential for lightweight, high-strength applications across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. This study investigates the experimental and design enhancements of a metal-plastic hybrid structure utilizing a honeycomb architecture produced through 3D printing. By integrating metals with plastic polymers in a honeycomb configuration, this hybrid approach aims to combine the high strength and stiffness of metals …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Optimization of Type-4 Plastic Liner Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel Design
Abstract: Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs) are prominently utilized for the storage of gases at high-pressure. Their widespread adoption is because they are significantly lighter weight compared to complete metal counterparts, but requires specialized design, and manufacturing process. This research employs finite element modelling to analyse the stress and failure assessments on a specific Type-IV COPV with plastic liner as core cylinder. This study aims to optimize COPV design by considering …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 405–412 Read article
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A Review on Natural Fiber and its Hybrid Composite Plastic Materials
Abstract: AbstractNowadays human beings are facing problems related to plastic based pollution. Due to that, engineers are trying to reduce the percentage of plastic as much as possible without affecting the functionality of given plastic based product. Hybrid composite materials having ability to replace some amount of the plastic with natural material are being tried. In this paper, we try to discover the different natural fiber based hybrid composite plastic materials …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Bamboo-Plastic Composites by Alkali Treatment and Illustration via Scanning Electron Microscopy
Abstract: The morphological properties, tensile and flexural strength of composite materials made of bamboo fibres and plastic were investigated. Bamboo-plastic composites (BPCs) were made from bamboo fibres, plastic, and urea formaldehyde (UF) resin to evaluate the effects on mechanical properties. Two different types of plastics, namely polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) were used to make the composite fabrication. The bamboo fibres were extracted after soaking them in a sodium hydroxide …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 86–95 Read article
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A Review on Extraction of Liquid Fuel from Waste Plastic
Abstract: Liquid fuel is a plastic-based derived fuel. A rapid economic growth and consumption of plastic across globe, it creates a negative impact on environment and affects the human health. The consumption trend of natural fossil fuel and other renewable resources indicating that a resources are depleting after a certain decades. Thus, to find an alternative energy to secure the future demand of world. Waste plastic are attractive way to address …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Review on: Plastic Waste Uses for the Production of Liquid Oil
Abstract: Solid waste is a substantial problem, predominantly in emerging countries that lack adequate substructure and operational land mass to process it in a corrected manner. Several emerging nations are facing a combination of issues that avert proper management of solid waste. This paper reviews the management of municipal solid waste in Ethiopia, using the Addis Ababa City as a case study. The consumption of plastic materials is vast and has …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Compressive Behavior of Concrete Using Plastic Coarse Aggregate
Abstract: Plastic disposal is one of the main problems for environment due to its very low biodegradability and presence in large quantities. Every industries and shopkeepers mostly use plastics, so it is present in very large amount in the environment. E-waste plastics are used to replace coarse aggregates for making concrete mixes. Variations of the aggregates are available in three different sizes with the quantity of 5–15% of waste plastic coarse …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Usage of Plastic Goods among Undergraduates in Kathmandu Valley
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the level of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding the use of plastic items among undergraduates in Kathmandu Valley. A standardized questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among 400 undergraduate students. Knowledge, attitude, and practice scores ranged from 1 to 8, 1 to 7, and 1 to 17, respectively. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, and ANOVA. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Modelling of Large Elasto-plastic Deformations by EFGM
Abstract: Current work reports modelling and simulation of geometric and material nonlinearities arising due large elasto-plastic displacements in structural specimens by invoking enriched element free Galerkin method (EFGM). The displacement approximations are constructed by using moving least square approach. Standard displacement based approximations are modified by incorporating suitable enrichment functions depending on the nature of interfaces present in the components. Large deformations give rise to geometric nonlinearities which have been modelled …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 130–143 Read article
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Review on Severe Plastic Deformation Techniques for Bulk Materials: Deformation Behavior and Properties
Abstract: This paper presents a detailed review of the efficient application of Severe Plastic Deformation for the fabrication of ultra-fine-grained and nanostructured crystalline bulk materials. Severe Plastic Deformation allows substantial grain refinement while largely preserving the original dimensions of the workpiece, making it especially suitable for ductile materials capable of sustaining very high strains under elevated hydrostatic pressure prior to failure. The study investigates the grain refinement mechanisms involved in Severe …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 40–72 Read article
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Recovery of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels from Polypropylene Waste Plastics via Catalytic Pyrolysis
Abstract: Process of pyrolysis is a thermo-chemical method conducted at high temperatures and usually in presence of catalysts. Dissimilar type of natural and synthetic catalysts are used for alteration of organic wastes into cherished fuels. The aim of this work is conversion of waste production of liquid fuel using catalyst that produced from rice husk ash. Waste plastic was pyrolyzed at temperature range 430-470oC and obtained products were liquid fuel, gas …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 33–48 Read article
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Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization of AA390 and Si3N4 Metal Matrix Composite Using Severe Plastic Deformation
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have significant attention in recent years due to their potential for improved mechanical properties compared to conventional monolithic materials. This study focuses on the microstructure and mechanical characterization of a MMC comprising AA390 aluminum alloy reinforced with Si3N4 particles. The severe plastic deformation (SPD) process, Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP), was employed to fabricate the composite with enhanced mechanical properties. The ECAP method was chosen as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Polystyrene Plastic Waste into Liquid Fuel Using Silica-Alumina Catalyst, Extracted from Rice Husk
Abstract: Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polystyrene (PS) into fuel like products using silica alumina catalyst that was extracted from rice husk was investigated over temperature range of 430–470°C. The output of catalytic pyrolysis was liquid oil, solid residues (char) and gaseous fraction. The product yields as a function of temperature, time and catalyst amount were studied. High conversion of liquid (48.8%) was achieved at 430 and 450ºC in the presence of 12.5 …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–31 Read article
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Plasticizers for Processing Biopolymers: A Mini Review
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This study was performed in order to understand the types of plasticizers used for the fabrication of bioplastics. Journal articles from peer-reviewed journals were studied in order to understand the level of work that has so far been completed. It was found that great deal of hydrophobic and hydrophilic plasticizers are used currently for the preparation of bioplastics from polylactic acid, …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 1–7 Read article