Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jul 2025
The material with NASICON-type structure lithium aluminium titanium phosphate with tantalum substituting titanium Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.66Ta0.04(PO4)3 (LATTaP) has been synthesised via the solid-state method at a sintering temperature of 900 ºC for 6 h. The thermal analysis indicated that the reaction of th...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jul 2025
The potential solid electrolytes, MgZr4P6O24 and MgHf4P6O24 were prepared using modified novel sol-gel method. Structural and electrical properties of the solid electrolytes were determined. TGA-DSC analyses indicated that the pure dried xerogel powders, when calcined at 900 oC converts to pure sing...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jul 2025
The increasing environmental burden caused by industrial wastes has prompted the development of sustainable alternatives to conventional engineering materials. This study utilized sawdust ash, waste glass powder, and polyester resin to develop composite gasket materials, aligning with the principles...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
Rapid urbanisation, natural resource depletion, and the high environmental impact of Portland cement production have intensified the search for sustainable, locally sourced construction materials. Compressed stabilised earth bricks (CSEBs) present a promising alternative due to their low energy dema...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
This study focuses on the development of an aluminium alloy composite reinforced with rice husk ash (RHA) for automobile wheel applications. Aluminium piston scrap was used as the base matrix, and RHA was introduced at 5%, 10%, and 15% weight fractions using the stir-casting method. The produced com...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
This study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of cassava starch as an organic binder in sand preparation for aluminium casting, emphasising its influence on key mould properties, moisture content and green compressive strength and overall casting quality. Silica sand mixtures were prepared with...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
The development of environmentally safe quenching media is critical for sustainable heat treatment operations. Vegetable oils have emerged as promising bio-based alternatives to petroleum-derived quenchants due to their renewability, biodegradability and favourable thermal characteristics; however, ...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites modified with polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), epoxidized soybean oil (ESO), and graphene oxide (GO) were developed to investigate the synergistic effects of hybrid modification on mechanical and thermal properties. The composites were prepared using melt mixing followed...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles have attracted considerable attention due to their wide bandgap and excellent physicochemical properties, making them promising materials for optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications. However, intrinsic defects such as zinc and oxygen vacancies introduce mid-gap ...
Vol. 15, No. 1 (2025) Jun 2025
The development of eco-friendly composites with enhanced mechanical and thermal performance remains a challenge, particularly when using natural fibres. The studies on the mechanical and thermal properties of neat epoxy (EPX), EPX/KF and EPX/KF/NaOH at different kenaf fibre loading and at different ...
