SCIENCE FOCUS
AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
FOREWORD
From
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Nanotechnology is a group of emerging technologies in which the structure of matter is
controlled at the nanometer scale, the scale of small numbers of atoms, to produce novel materials and
devices that have useful and unique properties. Some of these technologies impose only limited
control of structure at the nanometer scale, but they are already in use, producing useful products. They
are also further developed to produce even more sophisticated products in which the structure of
matter is more precisely controlled. The nanotechnology community thus focuses on applying these
developing technologies to solving important world problems.
Although, there are many books/handbooks and journals focused on nanotechnology, no
encyclopedic reference work has been published as of today. This collection fills this gap to provide
basic information on all fundamental and applied aspects of nanotechnology by drawing articles from
different applied research. It is a good scientific work of its kind in the field of nanotechnology,
bringing together core knowledge and the very latest advances. It is written for all audience levels,
allowing non-scientists to understand the concept of nanotechnology while providing up-to-date
information to active scientists and experts in the field. This special edition is an indispensable source
for research professionals, technology investors and developers seeking the most up-to-date
information on nanotechnology, among a wide range of disciplines, from science to engineering to
medicine.
Richard Feynman was the first scientist to suggest that devices and materials could someday be
fabricated to atomic specifications. Later the term nanotechnology was coined. Today nanotechnology
is reshaping technology. Nanotechnology is not only a part of future, but is all of it. Mankind history
has always experienced waves of growth and development which affect societies, chances developed
by mankind and employed to enhance the quality of life and create wealth. Nanotechnology is one of
these emerging waves to make a superior future.
We are very pleased to announce the special edition of research papers presented at the
LAUTECH NANO 2018 conference, organized by LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group
(NANO+) published in SCIENCE FOCUS. This journal edition is intended to provide state-of-the-art
expositions of latest advances by theoretical, numerical and experimental studies across the spectrum
of the field, from scientific enquiries to practical applications.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the editorial boards, scientific advisors, both
the authors and the reviewers, for their kind support and seek their continuous contributions in making
SCIENCE FOCUS Journal one of the most successful and pioneer academic media in this vital field.
Prof. A.T. Oladipo,
Dean, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences,
LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
MANAGING EDITOR
To support our vision, we defined a set of core values upon which we build the identity of SCIENCE
FOCUS journal. Our values are those which we find lacking in leading journals in many scientific
fields:
- Get your research results out fast. We are aiming to meet agile review process standards - to reach
an initial decision of paper publishability within one week and to reach an editorial decision
(Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject) for the majority of submissions within two
months.
- We support early stage researchers. SCIENCE FOCUS Journal Editorial Board is willing to
provide resources, support and advice for early stage researchers in their journey from writing to
publishing their scientific papers.
- We have a supportive review process. SCIENCE FOCUS Journal editors and reviewers are
focused on providing support and high quality feedback for all authors who submit their
manuscript to SCIENCE FOCUS Journal. Each author will receive constructive and fair feedback.
If revision is necessary we want our comments to help you to make the edits and improvements
needed to get your work published.
- We promote your work. All accepted articles are now linked to a unique DOI i.e “digital object
identifier” A DOI name is permanently assigned to an object, to provide a persistent link to current
information about that object, including where it, or information about it, can be found. The
principal focus of assignment is to content related entities; that term is not precisely defined but is
exemplified by text documents; data sets; sound carriers; books; photographs; serials; audio,
video, and audiovisual recordings; software; abstract works; artwork, etc., and related entities in
their management. With this unique “doi” number every article accepted can be accessed globally.
We hope that our values will make this journal comparable or even better in its services than what is
offered in the publishing market today. Hoping to become a strong advocate of the continuing change
towards greater openness and availability of knowledge. Of course, this task will be a long journey for
all of us; we are all looking forward to achieve this in no distant time from now.
Prof. O. S. Bello,
Managing Editor,
Science Focus,
LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH GROUP (NANO+)
It gladdens my heart to write the foreword for this special issue of Science Focus dedicated to
publishing some of the research papers presented at the LAUTECH NANO 2018 conference, organized
by LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+) (www.nanotech.lautech.edu.ng). The
conference with the theme: 'Nanotechnology for sustainable development: opportunities for Africa'
was held on 23-25 October, 2018 and drew one hundred and five participants from thirty-five
institutions in Nigeria. NANO+ is a nanotechnology-based research group at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
that seeks to promote nanotechnology research in Nigeria through manpower development and
publication of cutting-edge research. The group consists of scientists and engineers of diverse
background with track record of expertise in nanotechnology. Since her debut in 2014, NANO+ had
rd
organized workshop on nanotechnology in 2017, and workshop/conference in 2018. Her 3
international workshop/conference on nanotechnology themed 'Nanotechnology applications in
Africa: opportunities and constraints' comes up on 22-24 October, 2019 at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
Fourteen of the papers presented at the LAUTECH NANO 2018 conference formed the
contents of this special issue of Science Focus, the flagship journal of Faculty of Pure and Applied
Sciences, LAUTECH., Ogbomoso. These papers represent the ubiquitous applications of
nanotechnology in all facets of human activities. The scope of the papers ranged from green synthesis of
nanoparticles, through applications in biomedicine, animal husbandry, nanocomposites,
solar/renewable energy, and civil engineering to hazards and policy issues on nanotechnology. I
welcome you to read the papers.
On behalf of NANO+, I specially thank our indefatigable Dean of Faculty of Pure and Applied
Sciences, and the Editor-in-Chief of Science Focus, Prof.Abiodun T. Oladipo for offering the group this
special support of dedicating an issue of the journal to LAUTECH NANO 2018 conference on
nanotechnology. This rare privilege, the first of its kind in LAUTECH has further shown the
institutional support for the activities of NANO+. I must also thank the Managing Editor, Prof.
Olugbenga S. Bello and the entire management team of Science Focus, for their efforts towards making
the publication of this special issue a reality. The technical team of NANO+, headed by Dr. Musibau A.
Azeez provided necessary supports to bring this publication to fruition. You are all appreciated. I
equally congratulate our authors for confidence reposed in NANO+. We look forward to receiving more
of your research findings in the future.
Thank you.
Prof.Agbaje LATEEF
Professor of Microbiology,
Head, LAUTECH Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+),
alateef@lautech.edu.ng.
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Volume 23 - Special Edition Special Edition
- BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CELLS AND TISSUES AT NANOSCALE: TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
Adedayo, S.A, Omisanya, M.I and Adedayo, A.A
Page Number : 1-14
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0003
- EFFECT OF FLUORINE DOPING ON THE STRUCTURAL, OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SPIN COATED TIN OXIDE THIN FILMS FOR SOLAR CELLS APPLICATION
Adedokun, O, Odebunmi, V.M and Sanusi, Y.K
Page Number : 15-21
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0002
- OPTICAL STUDIES OF NATURAL DYES AND GREEN SYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLES EMBEDDED IN TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE FOR APPLICATION IN DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS
Adedokun, O, Alamu, G.A and Sanusi, Y.K
Page Number : 22-31
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0004
- EFFECT OF BIOSYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANOPHELES GAMBIAE SENSU STRICTO
Ajala, O.O and Balogun, A.H
Page Number : 32-43
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0005
- MYCOSYN I HESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING Lentinus squarrosulus AND ITS ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES
Aina, A.D, Owolo, O , Adeoye-Isijola, M , Amodu, S , Olukanni, O.D , Aina, F.O ,Lateef, A, and Adediji
Page Number : 44-54
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0006
- APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE: A REVIEW
Banigo, A.T, Azeez, T.O, Ejeta, K.O and Egbuchulam, M
Page Number : 55-65
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0007
- SUSTAINABLE NANOTECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA HAZARDS AND POLICY DIRECTIONS
Itegbevogene, P.E, Adebudo, G.O and Zayyanu, M.M
Page Number : 66-80
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0008
- CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS AND SELECTED TISSUE ENZYMES ACTIVITIES OF BIRDS INJECTED WITH COCOA POD HUSK EXTRACT MEDIATED SILVER NANOPARTICLES (CPHE-AgNPs) AT DAY OLD
Ogunbode, S.M, Salau, A.K , Azeez, L , Osineye, S.O , Olaogun, 0.0 , Adebisi, J.O ,Akinlade, H.O and Isa, F.O
Page Number : 81-90
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.0009
- BIOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS OF Ag-Au ALLOY NANOPARTICLES USING Cola nitida EXTRACT AND ITS APPLICATIONS AS ANTIOXIDANT, LARVICIDAL, AND DYEDEGRADING AGENT
Taiwo, M, Adedayo, A.S and Adedayo A.A
Page Number : 91-102
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.00010
- INV ESTIGATION OF SILVER NANO-PARTICLES (AgNPs) AS MODIFIER TO ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND FLOW PROPERTIES OF AGBABU NATURAL BITUMEN
Olabemiwo, O.M, Bakare, H.O, and Adebayo, E.O
Page Number : 103-115
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.00012
- MODIFICATION AND PORE DISTRIBUTION IN CAST AL A356 ALLOY USING WC NANOPARTICLES
Mudashiru, L.O, Adeaga O.A , Adegbola, A.A and Sanusi, W.O
Page Number : 116-121
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.00011
- INFLUENCE OF XL-TERRASOIL NANO-CHEMICAL ON GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF WEAK LATERITE
Olaniyan O.S, Ajileye V.O, Adewusi, M.O and Anifowose, O.I
Page Number : 122-129
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.00013
- ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF ALLIUM CEPA-MEDIATED SILVER NANOPARTICLES AGAINST SOME CLINICAL BACTERIAL ISOLATES
Senbadejo, T.Y, Ganiyu, O.T and Muhammad, A.B
Page Number : 130-139
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.00014
- EFFECTS OF RICE HUSK ASH AND GRAPHENE ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED ALUMINIUM CANS HYBRID COMPOSITES.
Yekinni, A.A, Durowoju, M.O , Agunsoye, J.O and Mudashiru, L.O
Page Number : 140-156
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36293/sfj.2019.00015