Journal of
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Chem. Eng. Mater. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6605
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCEMS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 99

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of dioctyl phthalate (DOP) modified matrix on the thermal stability of glass fiber reinforced composite

Muhammed Tijani Isa
  • Muhammed Tijani Isa
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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Abdulkarim Salawu Ahmed
  • Abdulkarim Salawu Ahmed
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Benjamin Olufemi Aderemi
  • Benjamin Olufemi Aderemi
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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Razaina Mat Taib
  • Razaina Mat Taib
  • School of Materials and Mineral Resources, University of Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal Penang, Malaysia.
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Hazizan Md Akil
  • Hazizan Md Akil
  • School of Materials and Mineral Resources, University of Sains Malaysia, 14300, Nibong Tebal Penang, Malaysia.
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Ibrahim Ali Mohammed-Dabo
  • Ibrahim Ali Mohammed-Dabo
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 20 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 18 September 2014
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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