The Suitability of Using Environmental Waste (Polystyrene Foam, Sawdust and Eggshells) for Developing a Hybrid Composite for Ceiling Boards

Authors

  • Y. L. Shuaib-Babata Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA
  • Y. O. Busari Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA
  • S. O. Abdulraaman Department of Material Science & Engineering, Kwara State University Malete, Nigeria
  • L. B. Abdulqadir Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin
  • I. O. Ambali Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA
  • K. S. Ajao Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA
  • N. I. Aremu Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA
  • I. O. Arowolo Department of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, NIGERIA

Keywords:

Ceiling boards, Composites, Wastes, Polystyrene Foam, Sawdust, Eggshell particles

Abstract

This study considers the suitability of using environmental wastes (polystyrene foam, sawdust and eggshell) for the development of composite materials for ceiling boards. The materials were collected from dumping sites and processed accordingly. The elemental compositions of the processed sawdust and eggshell were examined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (ASS) and plasma-optical emission spectrometer (Optimal 3100XL Perkin Elmer) respectively. Properties of the composite samples were determined using appropriate ASTM standards (ASTM D570, C109-95, D3479, E1530 and D7336/D7336M). The results show that the composite with a mix ratio of 5% Polystyrene, 10% sawdust and 40% eggshell exhibited the most suitable properties for ceiling board production or indoor uses in building: water absorption (0.52 and 6.17% for 2 and 24hours respectively), tensile strength (2.362 N/mm2), elongation at break (0.677 mm), compressive strength (0.1575 N/mm2), energy to break (0.016 N.m) and thermal conductivity of 0.0221 W/M.K.  Thus, the production of suitable ceiling board using some bio-wastes can be domesticated in Nigeria.

Author Biography

  • L. B. Abdulqadir, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin

     

     

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Published

2022-03-03

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 1 (2022): NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY, VOL. 41 NO. 1, JANUARY 2022

Section

Chemical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Petroleum & Production Engineering

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The Suitability of Using Environmental Waste (Polystyrene Foam, Sawdust and Eggshells) for Developing a Hybrid Composite for Ceiling Boards. (2022). Nigerian Journal of Technology, 41(1), 65-76. https://nijotech.com/index.php/nijotech/article/view/2806