CONCEPT NOTES AND RELEVANT DATA IN RESPECT OF REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE RESEARCH GROUP
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1.0 NAME OF RESEACH GROUP
Reinforced Polymer Composite Research Group
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF RESEACH
This project is investigating the performance of reinforced polymer matrix composites using synthetic or natural fibers such as glass, carbon, banana stem fibers, sisals etc. The combination of these processed and modified fiber materials and polymer resins can be used as mechanically suitable laminate materials for both domestic and industrial applications such as in automotive, energy, electrical panels and construction. The methodology involves identification, selection, sourcing, extraction, processing, modification, characterization, mechanical and thermal testing of the fibres and the matrix as to identify areas of possible applications and commercialization.
2.0 JUSTICATION
In the world today, almost all products which were done in steel and other metals(ferrous and non-ferrous) are now produced in Reinforced Composites such as (1) aircrafts- – formerly produced in aluminium is now done in Reinforced Composites because it offers lightweight and does not dent (impact strength). (2) Sea-going vessels ( such as ships, boats, ferries, etc) because Glass Reinforced Composites do not rust neither are they substantially affected by acid or alkaine conditions (salt or acidic waters).(3) Automobiles – in the next 15 years, the age of cars being eaten-up by snow or rust will be over because all cars will be made in Reinforced Composites. The terrible shape loss during impacts/accidents will also be over because GRP can only crack but not dent/mangle and can be relaminated to original shape. (4).The nose cone for entry into space by space ships are produced in carbo-carbon composites and can withstand temperature ranges of over 3000 degrees centigrade. (5). A complete body component for car, boat, etc can be produced/laminated under room temperatures without the expensive high temperature factories required for steel thus reducing production cost by 80 percent. (5) All boilers in industries are now being built in RC to avoid rusting. (6) Even for aesthatics (because very complex shapes can be produced in composites than in steel) it is used in sculpture work, flooring, roofing, computer body parts and anything that is expected to last long due to freedom from rust, impact denting and intention to minimize weight.
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2.1 RESEARCH FOCUS
The group research activities will focus on characterization and modeling of reinforced composites for energy, automobile and low building materials applications including
- Glass fiber reinforced plastics
- Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites
- Carbon fiber reinforced composites
- Carbon nanotubes
- Hybrid fiber reinforced composites
3.0 COMPOSITION OF THE GROUP
The Group is composed principally of the staff of mechanical/ Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The members include
- i) S.O Edelugo Prof/Leader Mechanical Engineering
- ii) I. C Ezema Lecturer1 Met. & Mat. Engineering
iii) Engr. A.D Omah Lecturer 1 Met. & Mat. Engineering
iii) Engr. C.O.A Agbo Lecturer 1 Mechanical Engineering
3.1 BRIEF CURRICULUM VITAE OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
| ENGR. PROF. S.O. EDELUGO | ||||
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Date of Birth: 5th August, 1960 State and Nationality: Enugu State, Nigeria. E-mail: mcedeson@yahoo.com; sylvester.edelugo@unn.edu.ng Tel: +2348037463298 Department of Mechanical Engineering |
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| B. Eng (Mechanical/Production Engineering) Anambra State University of Technology, Enugu, 1987.
M. Eng (Mech. Engr’g – Design) Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu, 1995. Ph.D (Mech. Engineering – Design & Production) University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 2001. |
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| Involved in further research works in the areas of: Fibre Reinforced Composites; Automobile Safety Mechanisms; Fuel Economy Injection Mechanisms. | ||||
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Laminates. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. Vol. 2, No. 1, pp 47 – 50.
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| 2 Name : Engr. Ezema, Ikechukwu Christian
Position: Lecturer I Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering University of Nigeria, Nsukka E-mail: ikeezema@gmail.com; ikechukwu.ezema@unn.edu.ng M/Phone: +2348148320961 Brief Biography Engr. Ikechukwu Ezema is a Lecturer in the Department of metallurgical & Materials Engineering. He was an Exam Officer and also a Supervisor of undergraduate Students. His research interests include nanoscience and nanotechnology, composite, nanocomposites, Bio polymers for corrosion nanocoatings for oil & gas / power plant installations. Materials for building particularly low cost materials for rural dwellers, Experimental and computational research in polymer, metal and ceramics matrix composites, Welding of Materials, Materials Modeling, Simulation and Quality control. He has published many papers in several local and international journals and has been awarded a number of research grants: World Bank Step-B, IOT 2009 Award Other Scholarly Activities:
Research Interest Core/Primary Research Areas; Bioicomposites for building and engineering applications. Polymers,Hybrid Composite Materials for Energy, Environment and Biomedical Applications. Nano-polymeric coating for welding and corrosion controls of facilities in the oil and gas industry Computational Materials Modeling. |
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3 Name: ENGR. OMAH AUGUSTINE DINOBI
Email Address: dinobi2002@yahoo.com
Phone Number:+2348033863639 or +2348059851374
Contact Address:Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Brief Biography
Omah Augustine Dinobi is a Lecturer in the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. He is the academic adviser of the 200level student. His research interests include: physical metallurgy, dielectric materials, electronic materials and Welding of materials. He has published many papers in several local and international journals.Core/Primary Research Areas; Dielectric composites for energy transmission and communication. Polymers,Hybrid Composite Materials for Energy, Environment and Biomedical Applications. Computational Materials Modeling. |
4 AGBO, CORNELIUS OGBODO
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Tel: +2348033579868
E-mail: agbocoa@yahoo.co.uk; cornelius.agbo@unn.edu.ng
PERSONAL:
Date of Birth: 22ND JANUARY, 1964.
State and Nationality: Enugu State, Nigeria.
Marital Status: Married.
EDUCATION:
M.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) 1998, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
B.Eng (Hons) (Mechanical Engineering) 1990, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
West African School Certificate (1986) Mbu Boys Secondary School Mbu.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Member Nigerian Society of Engineers(MNSE).:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1984-1985: Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company Limited, Enugu Auto Mechanic- In-Training.
1989: Nigerian Railway Corporation, Enugu, Industrial Attachment
1990/1991: NYSC, UNICEF Watsan Projects, Calabar.
1992–1996: Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company Limited, Enugu, Mechanical Engineer.
1996¬2006: Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company Limited, Enugu, Mgr (Instructor SVR TTG).
2008—To Date: Mechanical Engineering Dept, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Lecturer I
SERVICE TO GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PUBLIC BODIES:
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH:
1.Agbo, Cornelius O. A. “A critical evaluation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in Nigeria”. Nigerian Journal of Technology. Vol. 30, No. 1, March 2011. pp 8 – 16.
2.Agbo, C. O. A. ”Recycle Materials Potential of Imported Used
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