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Determination of oxidation characteristics and decomposition kinetics of some Nigerian biomass
The oxidation characteristics and devolatilisation kinetics studies of palm kernel shell (Elaeis guineensis), African bush mango wood and shell (Irvingia …
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Bioinformatic characterization of type-specific sequence and structural features in auxiliary activity family 9 proteins
BACKGROUND: Due to the impending depletion of fossil fuels, it has become important to identify alternative energy sources. The biofuel …
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Promoting energy efficiency in a South African university
Electricity supply issues have resulted in widespread blackouts and increased utility costs in South Africa. This is placing financial pressure …
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Synthesis and Application of Ferroelectric Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride-co-Trifluoroethylene) Films using Electrophoretic Deposition
Abstract In this study, we investigated the deposition kinetics of polyvinylidene fluoride copolymerized with trifluoroethylene (P(VDF-TrFE)) particles on stainless steel …
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TENSILE PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF DIRECT METAL LASER-SINTERED TI6AL4V (ELI) ALLOY
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) is an additive manufacturing technology used to melt metal powder by high laser power to …
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Ultrasensitive, rapid and inexpensive detection of DNA using paper based lateral flow assay
Abstract Sensitive, specific, rapid, inexpensive and easy-to-use nucleic acid tests for use at the point-of-need are critical for the emerging …
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Current Understanding of the Correlation of Lignin Structure with Biomass Recalcitrance
Lignin, a complex aromatic polymer in terrestrial plants, contributes significantly to biomass recalcitrance to microbial and/or enzymatic deconstruction. To reduce …
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Photodegradation of organic pollutants RhB dye using UV simulated sunlight on ceria based TiO2 nanomaterials for antibacterial applications
Abstract To photo-catalytically degrade RhB dye using solar irradiation, CeO2 doped TiO2 nanocomposites were synthesized hydrothermally at 700 °C for …
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A Randomised Field Trial Dataset for Efficiency Diagnostics in Rwandan Transport Depot Maintenance Systems
Maintenance systems for heavy goods vehicle fleets in sub-Saharan Africa are critical for economic infrastructure but often operate with significant …
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Liquefaction, landslide and slope stability analyses of soils: a case study of soils from part of Kwara, Kogi and Anambra states of Nigeria
Abstract. Landslide is one of the most ravaging natural disaster in the world and recent occurrences in Nigeria require urgent …
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Ranking and transformation error assessment of shear strength parameters correlations
Shear strength is responsible for soil ability to withstand applied loads and considered the most important engineering properties of soil. …
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Influence of the tool rotational speed on the microstructure and joint strength of friction-stir spot-welded pure copper
Copper is very difficult to be spot welded with conventional fusion-welding techniques due to a high thermal diffusivity. Friction-stir spot …
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Electrical Contacts on Silicon Nanowires Produced by Metal-Assisted Etching: a Comparative Approach
Silicon nanowires fabricated by metal-assisted chemical etching can present low porosity and a rough surface depending on the doping level …
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Analysis of dispersion effect on a NRZ-OOK terrestrial free-space optical transmission system
In this paper, the impact of the dispersion effect, due to atmospheric pressure and temperature, on NRZ-OOK terrestrial free-space optical …
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Wind Tunnel Testing on a Generic Model of a Hybrid Lifting Hull
In this research, an experimental investigation was carried out at the International Islamic University Malaysia - Low Speed Wind Tunnel …
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Efficient representation of texture details in medical images by fusion of Ripplet and DDCT transformed images
Purpose: To evaluate and compare the performance of Ripplet Type-1 transform and directional discrete cosine transform (DDCT) and their combinations …
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Electricity peak demand in Uganda: insights and foresight
Availability of reliable energy supply plays a critical role in the social, economic, and cultural transformation of society. The Uganda …
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Quantification of hysteresis effects on a soil subjected to drying and wetting cycles
Abstract A quantitative description of soil hysteretic response during drying-wetting cycles is required to improve prediction of the soil water …
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Modeling hydrocarbon generation potentials of Eocene source rocks in the Agbada Formation, Northern Delta Depobelt, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria
The Northern Delta depobelt is a significant petroleum province in the Niger Delta Basin. Burial history and maturity levels of …
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Hydrodynamic role of longitudinal dorsal ridges in a leatherback turtle swimming
Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are known to have a superior diving ability and be highly adapted to pelagic swimming. …