Okechukwu Emmanuel Achukwu

@rgu.ac.uk

Senior Lecturer, Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering/Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University

Okechukwu Emmanuel Achukwu


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EDUCATION

PhD Efficient Recycling of WEEE Thermoplastics for Secondary Applications (Current) 2023 – Present
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom Research focus: Analysing fibre and compatibiliser effects on WEEE-derived thermoplastic recycling

PhD Fibre Science and Polymer Technology March 2023
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

MSc Textile Science and Technology May 2014
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

BSc Textile Science and Technology February 2010
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics, Mechanics of Materials, Materials Chemistry
22

Scopus Publications

680

Scholar Citations

16

Scholar h-index

24

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Sustainable hybrid composite ceiling tiles from waste LDPE reinforced with Sida acuta fibers and recycled paper pulp nanofillers: Mechanical, thermal and microstructural performance
    Abdulmalik Adozuka Aliu, Muhammad Isah, Macaulay M. Owen, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Dah John, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Misbah Mohamed Abdulwahed Ohag, Sadiq Zubairu
    Results in Engineering, 2026
    • Novel hybrid composites made from waste LDPE, Sida acuta fiber, and waste pulp. • At 50 wt.% fiber: 95.8% tensile, 116.2% flexural, with enhanced impact and hardness. • Water uptake rose with fiber, density rose from compaction and low porosity. • SEM and thermal tests showed strong adhesion and improved thermal stability. • Low-cost, sustainable composite is a viable alternative to gypsum ceiling tiles. This study investigates the development of sustainable ceiling panel composites using recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) reinforced with Sida acuta fibers and waste-derived paper pulp nanofillers, addressing the environmental burden of plastic waste. The composites were fabricated via melt mixing and compression molding at 160°C, with fiber contents ranging from 10 to 50 wt.% and a fixed nanofiller content of 5 wt.%. Mechanical, thermal, microstructural, and physical properties were evaluated using tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, and water absorption tests in accordance with ASTM standards, supported by SEM, DSC, TGA, FTIR, and XRD analyses. Results showed progressive enhancement in stiffness-related properties with increasing fiber loading, with optimal performance at 50 wt.% fiber content, where tensile and flexural modulus increased by 95.8% and 116.2%, respectively, relative to unreinforced LDPE. Enhanced impact resistance and surface hardness were also observed, placing the composite within a competitive performance range compared to conventional ceiling materials such as gypsum boards and polymer panels. One-way ANOVA confirmed statistically significant variations in tensile properties (p ≤ 0.05), indicating reinforcement-controlled behavior. SEM analysis revealed improved fiber-matrix interaction at optimal loading, while FTIR confirmed hydroxyl-rich functional groups facilitating interfacial bonding. XRD indicated crystallinity modulation due to restricted polymer chain mobility. Thermal analysis showed retained stability with increased residual char formation, despite slight reductions in degradation onset temperature. Although water absorption increased due to fiber hydrophilicity, high structural density and dimensional integrity were maintained. The developed composite demonstrates strong potential as a lightweight, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative for non-load-bearing ceiling applications.
  • Characterization of Resin-Infused Nonwoven Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Renewable Energy Structural Applications: Comparative Experimental and Finite Element Analysis
    Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Solehuddin Shuib, Norashidah Binti Md Din
    Polymer Composites, 2025
    Natural resource‐based composites are biodegradable, eco‐friendly, and sustainable; however, variations in their properties and performance quality present significant challenges. This study presents the fabrication and performance evaluation of nonwoven natural fiber epoxy composites intended for structural applications in renewable energy systems. The objective is to assess the mechanical and thermal behavior of resin‐infused nonwoven coir, palm, and kenaf fiber laminates, produced via vacuum bagging infusion technique, as sustainable alternatives to synthetic composites. Mechanical characterization included tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness testing, while thermal behavior was evaluated through thermogravimetric analysis. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was employed to predict stress distribution, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the statistical significance of material and treatment effects. All treated nonwoven composites exhibited enhanced performance compared to untreated counterparts. Treated palm fiber composites achieved the highest impact energy absorption (5.90 J), while treated kenaf composites recorded superior tensile strength (56.12 MPa), flexural strength (76.70 MPa), and hardness (114 HRB), showing improvements of 16.9%, 36%, and 12.5%, respectively over untreated counterparts. Thermal onset degradation for treated kenaf composites reached 342°C. ANOVA results confirmed that fiber type and treatment had statistically significant effects on mechanical performance ( p ≤ 0.05). FEA predictions closely matched experimental trends, validating model accuracy. These findings support the suitability of bio‐based composites for lightweight, high‐performance and thermally stable components in renewable energy infrastructure such as wind turbine blades and solar panel frames.
  • Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy
    Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Binti Md Din, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad, Zafir Romli, Solehuddin Shuib
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2025
    This study investigates the mechanical behavior and structural viability of hybrid woven glass–jute fiber-reinforced epoxy composites fabricated using the vacuum-assisted resin infusion (VARI) technique for potential use in renewable energy infrastructure. The objective is to evaluate the synergistic performance enhancement achievable through hybridization of synthetic and natural fibers in a layered architecture. Experimental characterization of laminates with varying ply counts (2, 6, 8, and 12) were conducted to assess the composites' mechanical, thermal, and microstructural properties. Finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS was performed to simulate tensile and bending behaviors, employing a gradual mesh refinement strategy to ensure numerical accuracy. Results showed that the 8-ply laminate achieved optimal mechanical performance, with tensile and flexural strength improvements of 18.5 % and 53.89 %, respectively, compared to the 2-ply configuration. The 12-ply composite exhibited superior impact resistance, absorbing up to 2.70 J of energy, representing a 67.8 % increase over lower-ply variants. The 6-ply system yielded the highest hardness, attributed to enhanced compaction and surface stiffness. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed an onset degradation temperature of 315 °C and maximum thermal stability at 455 °C, supporting the material's suitability for elevated-temperature applications. FEA simulations closely matched experimental results, confirming precise alignment between simulated and observed tensile and flexural stresses. The study highlights the potential of stacked plain-woven glass/jute hybrid composites as sustainable material development, combining lightweight, high-strength, and thermally resilient hybrid composites for renewable energy infrastructure such as wind turbine blades, solar panel module supports, and other structural components. • Hybrid glass–jute laminates fabricated via VARI for energy infrastructures. • 8-ply configuration improved tensile and flexural strength by 18.5 % and 53.9 %. • 12-ply laminates showed 67.8 % higher impact energy absorption (up to 2.70 J). • TGA showed onset degradation at 315 °C and thermal stability up to 455 °C. • FEA results aligned with experiments and validated via ANOVA and mesh refinement.
  • Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: Experimental analysis, finite element modelling and statistical validation
    Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Solehuddin Shuib
    Results in Engineering, 2025
    • Resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites were developed and comparatively evaluated. • Epoxy matrix composites of 6-ply showed superior thermal stability, tensile (76.85 MPa) and flexural (90.48 MPa) strength, while polyester had maximum impact (1.15 J) and decreased hardness with ply count. • SEM revealed stronger interfacial bonding and fewer voids in epoxy systems. • Statistical and FEA validation accurately predicted composites stress distributions across multiple ply laminate configurations and matrix type. • Superior performance of jute/epoxy matrix composites offer eco-suitability for renewable energy infrastructural applications. This study presents a comprehensive experimental and numerical evaluation of resin-infused plain-woven jute fiber composites reinforced with thermoset epoxy and polyester matrices in 2-, 4-, and 6-ply configurations, produced via vacuum-assisted resin infusion. The aim is to assess the influence of matrix type and ply architecture on the mechanical, thermal, and microstructural behavior of sustainable composites for renewable energy infrastructure. Mechanical characterization involved tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness tests, while thermal and microstructural properties were evaluated using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was used to simulate stress distribution, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) determined the statistical significance of ply count and matrix effects. The 6-ply epoxy composite exhibited the highest structural performance, achieving tensile and flexural strengths of 76.85 MPa and 90.48 MPa with improvements of 19.3 % and 31.8 % over polyester counterparts. Although polyester-based composites exhibited lower strength, they showed higher impact resistance (1.15 J, +33.9 %). Peak hardness (114.4 HRB) was recorded in 4-ply epoxy laminates, and density increased with ply count, with polyester showing slightly higher values. TGA confirmed enhanced thermal stability in epoxy systems, with onset degradation at 341.5 °C versus 304.3 °C in polyester. SEM revealed superior fiber–matrix bonding and fewer voids in epoxy composites. FEA predictions were within 5 % of experimental results, and ANOVA confirmed statistically significant effects (p ≤ 0.05) of matrix and ply count. These findings position 6-ply epoxy laminates as promising candidates for structural applications in renewable energy systems.
  • Extraction and analysis of kenaf cellulose nanoparticles using improved chemo-mechanical methods
    David Daniel, Okon Bassey Samuel, Emmanuel Okechukwu Achukwu, Sylvester Gadimoh, Joseph Michael, Benjamin Mopah Dauda, Umaru Semo Ishiaku
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part N Journal of Nanomaterials Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, 2025
    Kenaf-derived cellulose nanoparticles (KNP) have gained attention due to their sustainability and eco-friendliness. However, challenges such as hydrophilicity, low yield, and thermal instability limit their application in fiber-reinforced composites. This study presents an improved chemo-mechanical method for extracting KNP, achieving a high yield of 65.5%. Characterization using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM) confirmed the removal of lignin and hemicellulose, with a crystallinity index increase from 49.06% to 87.5%. TEM analysis revealed nanoparticle diameters ranging from 50 to 100 nm. These results highlight the enhanced structural properties of KNP, making them suitable for nanocomposites and advanced engineering applications.
  • Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications
    Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Mohd Shahneel Saharudin, Hazizan Md Akil
    Construction and Building Materials, 2024
    The surge in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle production has led to a rise in waste PET plastics. Recycling these waste PET plastics for infrastructural purposes offers a feasible solution to curb environmental pollution and the climatic impact caused by dumping vast quantities into landfills. Hence, efforts have been directed towards creating waste PET plastic composites reinforced with coated biodegradable natural kenaf fibers for infrastructural use. In the current research, waste PET plastic bottles (WPET) were processed into value-added composites compounded with coated kenaf natural fibers (CK) using the twin-screw extruder (TSE) and compression molding machines at an optimized temperature of 250 °C with a constant fiber weight percentage and epoxy coating concentration of 10 wt% and 25 % conc., respectively. The composites underwent analysis for mechanical, thermal, and microstructural properties based on relevant ASTM standards. Results indicate significant enhancement in surface interactions/interface and improved mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fibers due to epoxy coating. Thermal stability improved to 409.4 °C from 397.0 °C due to coating, with a higher melting peak of 252.8 °C. These materials exhibit suitability for energy and building infrastructural applications, presenting an alternative, economical, and sustainable approach to managing the abundance of waste PET plastic bottles.
  • Recycling effects on the bending, rheological, and structural properties of glass fiber-reinforced isotactic polypropylene composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, A Danladi, BM Dauda, AZ Romli, Solehuddin B Shuib, US Ishiaku, Akil Md Hazizan
    Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 2024
    In the present work, a combination of virgin polypropylene and E-glass fiber was subjected to ten (10) reprocessing cycles via extrusion and compression molding techniques to mimic recycling and its impacts on the bending properties of the composites. The samples were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and melt flow index (MFI). The results revealed a gradual depreciation in flexural properties after each reprocessing cycle. The XRD analysis indicated a substantial reduction of peak intensities, degrees of crystallinities, and average crystallite sizes, explaining the lowered flexural properties in addition to a possible reduction in glass fiber lengths (fiber attrition). Melt-processing behavior shows a progressive increase of MFI from 7 to 19.16 g/10 min, confirming the probable damage in molecular weight and loss of complex viscosity. Chemical and structural analysis showed no alteration in the polypropylene major functional groups. It is concluded that the reductions in molecular weight and composites’ properties occurred due to chain scission from recycling effects; hence, glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites can be recycled only three (3) times unless it is refreshed by the addition of virgin parts to compensate for the lost property.
  • Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Alkali-Peroxide Treated Epoxy Composites with Various Woven Cotton Structures
    Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Solehuddin Shuib, Hazizan Md Akil
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2024
    The poor surface properties of woven epoxy-cotton composite structures have limited their use in industrial applications. Existing solutions using single treatment processes have been developed to address the challenges but have recorded appreciable degrees of success. This study has introduced a novel and synergistic alkali-peroxide treatment in addition to the use of five (5) variations of reinforcing woven structures (plain, matt, twill, herringbone, and satin) to develop the composites via the vacuum bagging molding process. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the dual treatment and different woven architectures in structure-related properties, particularly in the warp (machine) direction. The synergistic treatment showed a negative effect on the thermal stability of the resulting composites. The composite with the optimum weave structure in reinforcement capacity was validated using ANSYS FEA based on the numerical and experimental results, and the obtained results showed the possibility of simulating the tensile behavior of the composite structures.
  • Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: Influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments
    Macaulay M. Owen, Leong S. Wong, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad Z. Romli, Solehuddin B. Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2024
    This study explores the mechanical and thermal characterization of epoxy-based composites reinforced with chemically modified woven cotton fabrics using the resin infusion technique. The woven fabrics construction parameters were varied in terms of weft yarn counts (16, 20, and 24 Tex) and pick densities as defined by pick wheel teeth (PWT) (30, 36, and 41 T). The fabrics were surface treated with 6% concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) using the alkali treatment method. The obtained results revealed that mechanical strength improved with decreasing weft yarn count and increasing PWT. Notably, chemically treated composites with the highest PWT exhibited superior strength compared to untreated counterparts, attributed to more compact microstructures, reduced fabric/fiber breakages, and enhanced interfacial bonding between the reinforced plain-woven cotton fabric and epoxy matrix. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that all composites have higher thermal stability above 300°C, with untreated fabric composites exhibiting the highest resistance to degradation, whereas the treated composite quickly degraded at an onset temperature of 288.4°C due to the removal of the hemicellulose, decomposition of the cellulose, and lignin content. In conclusion, the study indicates that surface treatment and woven construction parameters such as weft yarn counts and pick wheel teeth, as well as the resin infusion technique, significantly influence the mechanical, microstructural, and thermal properties of resin-infused woven cotton reinforced composites for potential application in industrial and automotive sectors, offering lightweight, durable solutions for components such as construction and building panels, doors, and roof panels.
  • Composites techniques optimization and finite element analysis of kenaf fiber reinforced epoxy nonwoven composite structures for renewable energy infrastructure
    Macaulay M Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Emmanuel O Achukwu, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Muhammad Naufal Nazeri, Solehuddin Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2024
    In exploring the viability of kenaf fiber-reinforced epoxy nonwoven composites (KFRECs) for renewable energy infrastructure, the optimization of their manufacturing techniques for maximum performance remains a significant research gap. This study addresses this challenge by investigating the optimization of nonwoven composites’ fabrication techniques to enhance their mechanical, thermal, and microstructural robustness. Thus, an innovative vacuum double-bagging technique was compared with single-bagging and hand lay-up methods aimed at evaluating their impact on tensile and flexural strength, hardness, impact, and thermal resistance. The obtained results indicate that the vacuum single-bagging method significantly improved tensile and impact strength by 16% and 38.5%, respectively, while the vacuum double-bagging offered the greatest improvements in flexural strength and hardness, with increases of 112.6% and 15.3%, respectively, compared to the hand lay-up technique. SEM analysis confirmed the vacuum processing techniques produced well-consolidated composite structures with uniform fiber distribution, complete wettability, a good fiber-matrix interface, and a reduced void content, leading to improved material properties. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations revealed a variation in tensile stress of approximately 22.4% and a close agreement with a minimal variation of 2.1% in flexural stress, further validating these optimized techniques. The results also correlate with enhanced thermal behavior and rigidity at elevated temperatures, with the vacuum double-bagging technique exhibiting the highest thermal stability for the demanding conditions of the energy infrastructure sector. The study concludes that the choice of fabrication technique is pivotal for advancing the design, properties and performance of KFRECs, for sustainable energy structures.
  • Mechanical and morphological characterizations of epoxy composites reinforced with surface modified woven cotton structures using vacuum bagging technique
    Macaulay M. Owen, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Aslina Anjang Ab Rahman, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Mohd Rozi Ahmad, Solehuddin Bin Shuib, Hazizan Md Akil
    Journal of the Textile Institute, 2024
  • Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite materials from industrial plastic wastes and recycled nylon fibers for floor paving tiles application
    Macaulay M. Owen, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Abdul Halim Bin Abdullah, Muhammad Hanif Ramlee, Solehuddin Bin Shuib
    Waste Management, 2023
  • Effects of high-temperature optimization and resin coating treatment on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of natural kenaf fiber-filled engineering plastic composites
    Macaulay M. Owen, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Solehuddin Bin Shuib, Zafir Romli Ahmad, Abdul Halim Abdullah, Umaru S. Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites, 2023
  • Effect of glass fiber loading and reprocessing cycles on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of isotactic polypropylene composites
    Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Macaulay M. Owen, Abdullahi Danladi, Benjamin M. Dauda, Ahmad Z. Romli, Umaru S. Ishiaku, Hazizan Md Akil
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2023
  • Recent advances on improving the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fibers/engineering thermoplastic composites using novel coating techniques: a review
    Macaulay Mfon Owen, Emmanuel Okechukwu Achukwu, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Hazizan Md Akil
    Composite Interfaces, 2023
  • Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fiber/ ABS Polymer Composites via Resin Coating Treatment
    Macaulay Mfon Owen, Emmanuel Okechukwu Achukwu, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Muhammad Hanif Ramlee, Abdul Halim Abdullah, Solehuddin Shuib, Hazizan Md Akil
    Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 2023
  • Effect of reprocessing on the service life properties of glass fiber-reinforced in-house polypropylene waste composites
    Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Macaulay M. Owen, Solehuddin Bin Shuib, Abubakar Umar, Abdulwahab O. Abdulmalik, Abdullahi Danladi, Benjamin M. Dauda, Ahmad Zafir Romli, Umaru S. Ishiaku, Akil Md Hazizan
    Advanced Manufacturing Polymer and Composites Science, 2023
  • Characterization of recycled and virgin polyethylene terephthalate composites reinforced with modified kenaf fibers for automotive application
    Macaulay M. Owen, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Akil Md Hazizan, Ahmad Z. Romli, Umaru S. Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites, 2022
  • Effect of varying processing temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of kenaf fibre-ABS composites for moderate temperature applications
    M. M Owen, E. O Achukwu, I. O. Arukalam, A. Z Romli
    Polymers from Renewable Resources, 2022
  • Effect of epoxy concentrations on thermo-mechanical properties of kenaf fiber – recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) composites
    Macaulay M Owen, Emmanuel O Achukwu, Hazizan Md Akil, Ahmad Z Romli, Mohd Shukur Zainol Abidin, Innocent O Arukalam, Umaru S Ishiaku
    Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2022
  • Preparation and Mechanical Characterizations of Water Hyacinth Fiber Based Thermoset Epoxy Composite
    Macaulay Mfon Owen, Emmanuel Okechukwu Achukwu, Hazizan Md Akil
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
  • Physical and mechanical properties of flamboyant (Delonix Regia) pod filled polyester composites
    E.O. Achukwu, J.O. Odey, M.M. Owen, N. Lawal, G.A. Oyilagu, A.I. Adamu
    Heliyon, 2022

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Sustainable Hybrid Composite Ceiling Tiles from Waste LDPE Reinforced with Sida acuta Fibers and Recycled Paper Pulp Nanofillers: Mechanical, Thermal and Microstructural …
    AA Aliu, M Isah, MM Owen, DS Ametefe, D John, EO Achukwu, ...
    Results in Engineering, 110302 , 2026
    2026
  • Characterization of Resin‐Infused Nonwoven Natural Fiber‐Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Renewable Energy Structural Applications: Comparative Experimental and Finite Element …
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, S Shuib, NBM Din
    Polymer Composites 46 (18), 16665-16687 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries
    EA Orisadare, OE Achukwu, AA Ogunyemi, DO Adedeji, IJ Diyaolu, ...
    Circular Economy and Sustainability 5 (4), 2775-2827 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 38
  • Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy
    MM Owen, LS Wong, NBM Din, EO Achukwu, S Shuib
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: Experimental analysis, finite …
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, DS Ametefe, S Shuib
    Results in Engineering 26, 105620 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Epoxy Coatings Enhanced with MXene and Diverse Nano-Fillers
    MS Saharudin, NA Che Nasir, AA Janjua, AE Okechukwu, NH Faisal, ...
    Solid State Phenomena 370, 25-32 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Extraction and analysis of kenaf cellulose nanoparticles using improved chemo-mechanical methods
    D Daniel, OB Samuel, EO Achukwu, S Gadimoh, J Michael, BM Dauda, ...
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
  • Digitalisation and Green Strategies: A Systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries. Circular Economy and Sustainability
    EA Orisadare, OE Achukwu, AA Ogunyemi, DO Adedeji, IJ Diyaolu, ...
    doi. org/1 0 1 (0), 0 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Enhancing Epoxy Polymer Composites with MXene Nanosheets for Improved Thermal Performance
    AA Janjua, MS Saharudin, AE Okechukwu, M Younas, NH Faisal
    Journal of Nano Research 87, 101-109 , 2025
    2025
  • Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Alkali-Peroxide Treated Epoxy Composites with Various Woven Cotton Structures
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, S Shuib, HM Akil
    Journal of natural fibers 21 (1), 2434657 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, MS Saharudin, HM Akil
    Construction and Building Materials 442, 137659 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 23
  • Composites techniques optimization and finite element analysis of kenaf fiber reinforced epoxy nonwoven composite structures for renewable energy infrastructure
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, MN Nazeri, S Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 54, 15280837241283963 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Mechanical and morphological characterizations of epoxy composites reinforced with surface modified woven cotton structures using vacuum bagging technique
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, A Anjang Ab Rahman, AZ Romli, MR Ahmad, ...
    The Journal of the Textile Institute 115 (9), 1606-1620 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, SB Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 54, 15280837241267817 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Recycling effects on the bending, rheological, and structural properties of glass fiber-reinforced isotactic polypropylene composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, A Danladi, BM Dauda, AZ Romli, SB Shuib, ...
    Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 43 (9-10), 532-546 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Recent advances on improving the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fibers/engineering thermoplastic composites using novel coating techniques: A review
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, H Md Akil
    Composite Interfaces 30 (8), 849-875 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 55
  • Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fiber/ABS Polymer Composites via Resin Coating Treatment.
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, MH Ramlee, AH Abdullah, S Shuib, ...
    Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology 31 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11
  • Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite materials from industrial plastic wastes and recycled nylon fibers for floor paving tiles application
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, AHB Abdullah, MH Ramlee, SB Shuib
    Waste management 166, 25-34 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 51
  • Effects of high‐temperature optimization and resin coating treatment on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of natural kenaf fiber‐filled engineering plastic …
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, SB Shuib, ZR Ahmad, AH Abdullah, US Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites, 1-18 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 38
  • Effect of reprocessing on the service life properties of glass fiber-reinforced in-house polypropylene waste composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, SB Shuib, A Umar, AO Abdulmalik, A Danladi, ...
    Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science 9 (1), 2195317 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Recent advances on improving the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fibers/engineering thermoplastic composites using novel coating techniques: A review
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, H Md Akil
    Composite Interfaces 30 (8), 849-875 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 55
  • Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite materials from industrial plastic wastes and recycled nylon fibers for floor paving tiles application
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, AHB Abdullah, MH Ramlee, SB Shuib
    Waste management 166, 25-34 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 51
  • Characterization of recycled and virgin polyethylene terephthalate composites reinforced with modified kenaf fibers for automotive application
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AM Hazizan, AZ Romli, US Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites 43 (11), 7724-7738 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 47
  • Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries
    EA Orisadare, OE Achukwu, AA Ogunyemi, DO Adedeji, IJ Diyaolu, ...
    Circular Economy and Sustainability 5 (4), 2775-2827 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 38
  • Effects of high‐temperature optimization and resin coating treatment on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of natural kenaf fiber‐filled engineering plastic …
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, SB Shuib, ZR Ahmad, AH Abdullah, US Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites, 1-18 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 38
  • Mechanical properties of sisal fibre-reinforced epoxy composites-effect of alkali concentrations
    MM Owen, CO Ogunleye, EO Achukwu
    Adv Polym Sci Technol 5 (3), 26-31 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 31
  • Physical and mechanical properties of flamboyant (Delonix Regia) pod filled polyester composites
    EO Achukwu, JO Odey, MM Owen, N Lawal, GA Oyilagu, AI Adamu
    Heliyon 8 (1) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 30
  • Effect of epoxy concentrations on thermo-mechanical properties of kenaf fiber–recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) composites
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, HM Akil, AZ Romli, MS Zainol Abidin, ...
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 52, 15280837221127441 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Mechanical properties of plied cotton fabric-coated unsaturated polyester composites: effects of alkali treatments
    EO Achukwu, BM Dauda, US Ishiaku
    International Journal of Composite Materials 5 (4), 71-78 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 28
  • Effect of glass fiber loading and reprocessing cycles on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of isotactic polypropylene composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, A Danladi, BM Dauda, AZ Romli, US Ishiaku, ...
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science 140 (10), e53588 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 27
  • Effect of reprocessing on the service life properties of glass fiber-reinforced in-house polypropylene waste composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, SB Shuib, A Umar, AO Abdulmalik, A Danladi, ...
    Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science 9 (1), 2195317 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications
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  • Effects of fabric pattern on the mechanical properties of cotton fabric/unsaturated polyester composites
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