Archive:: American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2023

Efflorescence Formation Mechanism and Control for Geopolymer Paste Specimens Made from Natural Pozzolan and Calcium Hydroxide Binders

Asson Sifueli Malisa, Duwa Hamisi Chengula

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2023

Pages: 14-20

Received: 19 May 2023

Accepted: 10 June 2023

Published: 21 June 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpst.20230902.11

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Abstract: The use of alkali activated geopolymer binders in the recent years has received much attention because of their outstanding mechanical properties, reduction of CO₂ emissions and low energy for production. While number of researches are being done to develop geopolymer binders, their application is still limited. Efflorescence phenomena is one of th... Show More

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Development and Characterization of Starch Based Bioplatics Using Banana Peels

Fatima Haliru Wali, Hannatu Sani Abubakar, Abubakar Umar Birnin-Yauri, Sayudi Yahaya Haruna

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2023

Pages: 21-25

Received: 18 April 2023

Accepted: 8 May 2023

Published: 27 July 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpst.20230902.12

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Abstract: A number of significant issues had expedite owing to the increased use of conventional plastic, including the shortage of raw materials for the production of plastic and the buildup of non-biodegradable plastic debris on the planet. Use of ecologically friendly, biodegradable plastic made from renewable resources is one of the problem's promising s... Show More

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