Agro waste reinforcement of metal matrix composites, a veritable sustainable engineering achievement, or an effort in futility? A critical review

F Ben, PA OLUBAMBI - Materials research express, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The utilization of agro waste as reinforcement in metal matrix composites (MMCs) has
sparked interest regarding its feasibility and sustainability in engineering practices …

Development of UPP nanoparticles reinforced Zn–ZnO–MgO composite coating for corrosion-resistance, hardness, and microstructure property enhancement of AISI …

IG Akande, OSI Fayomi, BJ Akpan - The International Journal of Advanced …, 2022 - Springer
The numerous industrial application of mild steel despite its susceptibility to degradation on
exposure to the environment has called for the continuous search for materials that can …

Chemical and microstructural investigation of starch modified zinc oxide paired as a composite superhydrophobic coating for mild steel protection

OD Akinfenwa, OSI Fayomi, JO Atiba, BE Anyaegbuna - Chemical Papers, 2023 - Springer
Mild steel is one of the most common construction materials used in the mechanical and
marine engineering sectors to handle acid, alkali, and salt solutions. One means of …

Development of starch-modified titanium oxide paired with zinc powder using the electrodeposition technique as a composite superhydrophobic coating for mild steel

OD Akinfenwa, OSI Fayomi, JO Atiba… - … International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Equipment failure brought on by corrosion is one of the biggest issues the chemical and
petrochemical industry are challenged with. Coating is a useful strategy to address this …

Unveiling the anti-corrosion properties of Zn-eggshell particle composite coatings on mild steel in seawater-simulated solution using starch as a modifier

VS Aigbodion, E Dinneya-Onuoha - RSC advances, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
This study investigates the development and efficacy of Zn-eggshell particle (ESAp) coatings
on mild steel, utilizing starch extract as a modifier to enhance anti-corrosion properties …

Influence of green plantain peel ash and alumina reinforcement on the physio-mechanical properties of aluminium matrix hybrid composites

F Ben, FR Amodu, PA Olubambi - Materials Science Forum, 2023 - Trans Tech Publ
Hybrid composites are gaining increasing interest in the development of aluminium metal
matrix (AMCs) for various industrial applications owing to their ability to integrate multiple …

In-situ reinforcement of AA6063/Al2O3 hybrid composite: comparative wear and hardness evaluation of manihot esculenta and green plantago major particulates

F Ben, PA Olubambi - Discover Applied Sciences, 2024 - Springer
The AA6063 alloy, renowned for its resistance against corrosion and favourable mechanical
properties, has limited applications within the automotive and aerospace sectors owing to its …

[HTML][HTML] Electrochemistry and inhibitory evaluation of Musa paradisiaca particulates on AA6063 alloy for improved service life

OSI Fayomi, JO Atiba, KT Dauda - Hybrid Advances, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent study has concentrated on the corrosion-inhibiting properties of numerous local
plants and agrowaste particulates. This research investigates the corrosion inhibition …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of the microstructure, corrosion resistance and hardness of bone particle reinforced cast iron for engine blocks application in automotive and …

IG Akande, OSI Fayomi, PN Okore - Hybrid Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper aims to examine the microstructure, corrosion resistance and hardness of bone
particles reinforced cast iron for advanced applications in marine and automotive industries …

Evaluation of the Corrosion, Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics of Cu-Al-Zn-Sn High Entropy Alloys

AU Samuel, OSI Fayomi, OA Omotosho - Materials Science Forum, 2022 - Trans Tech Publ
In a search for solutions to minimize the problem of aluminium cookware leaching, pitting,
wear and cracking off due to thermal stress, high entropy alloys (HEAs) have become …