Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)

Research Article

• Research Article

  Artificial Intelligence-Driven Optimization and Decision Support for Integrated Waste-to-Energy Systems in Climate-Vulnerable Megacities: A Case Study of Dhaka, Bangladesh

  F. A. Samiul Islam

  The nexus of waste management and energy insecurity poses a critical challenge for climate-vulnerable megacities undergoing rapid urbanization. Dhaka, Bangladesh, A city marked by escalating solid waste generation, inadequate source segregation, overburdened landfills, and an overreliance on…

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  Advances in Charcoal Briquetting Machines: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies, Performance, and Sustainable Applications

  Swift N. K. Onyegirim, Emmanuel I. Nwankwo, Kennedy C. Owuama, Hipolite A. Madukasi

  This review meticulously investigates the technological framework surrounding charcoal briquetting machines, accentuating their operational mechanisms, efficiency metrics, and diverse applications. Employing a systematic literature review methodology, a total of 26 peer-reviewed articles were…

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  Engineering Crucible Pots: A Review of Kaolin-Based Composites with Functional Additives

  Emmanuel I. Nwankwo, Swift N. K. Onyegirim, Kennedy C. Owuama, Chris A. Ubani

  This review examines the advancements in the fabrication of kaolin-based crucible pots, underscoring the significance of functional additives and processing methodologies on thermal and mechanical efficacy. Although kaolin is plentiful and exhibits thermal stability, it is characterized by…

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  Design and Performance Evaluation of a Charcoal Briquetting Machine Using Dimensional Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

  Promise C. Okoye, Sunday C. Anyaora, Chisom V. Okeke, Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu

  This study delineates the design and performance assessment of a charcoal briquetting apparatus created through the application of dimensional analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to augment efficiency, throughput, and energy optimization. A screw-type briquetting apparatus was…

  View Article → 63-80
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  Bio-Based Brake Pads: A Review of Natural Fillers and Their Performance Characteristics

  Emmanuel I. Nwankwo, Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu, Chiedozie C Nwobi-Okoye

  The health and environmental hazards linked to asbestos-containing brake pads have precipitated a global initiative aimed at the development of sustainable alternatives derived from bio-based materials. This review article meticulously investigates the performance attributes of bio-based brake…

  View Article → 81-97
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  A Critical Review of Ion Flotation as a Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Technique: Scope, Efficiency, and Application

  Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu, Joseph T. Nwabanne

  Ion flotation has developed as an important technology for selectively removing heavy metal ions from contaminated aquatic environments, including wastewater. This review meticulously analyzes the foundational principles, advancements, and practical implementations of ion flotation, with an…

  View Article → 98-110
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  Advanced Treatment Technologies for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review

  Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu, Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu

  The pollution of water bodies with heavy metals presents a significant threat to both the environment and human health because of their harmful, long-lasting, and bioaccumulating properties. As industrialization continues to grow alongside stricter environmental regulations, there is an increasing…

  View Article → 111-131
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  Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Fire Science: Detection, Modeling, and Suppression

  Kamal Khan, Rasul Islam, Rashedul Ali, Herbert F. Bernard

  Fire science has advanced rapidly in recent decades, yet fire events continue to cause significant loss of life, infrastructure, and natural ecosystems. Traditional approaches to fire detection, dynamics modeling, and suppression strategies often face limitations in speed, accuracy, and…

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