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Physical properties and corrosion behaviour of Co-Cr-Ni alloy developed by powder metallurgy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)Cobalt-based alloys have been widely used in biomedical application. In this research, 11 different compositions of cobalt-chromium-nickel (Co-Cr-Ni) alloys were developed by powder metallurgy route. Scanning electron ... -
Characterization and properties of recycled polypropylene (RPP)/chloroprene rubber (CR) blends
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)The thermoplastic elastomer of recycled polypropylene (RPP) and chloroprene rubber (CR) blends were studied. Virgin polypropylene (PP)/chloroprene rubber blends were used as comparison. The blends were prepared by using ... -
Characterization and properties of palm fiber filled unsaturated polyester composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)The research on characterization and properties of palm fiber (PF) filled unsaturated polyester (UP) was investigated. The composites were prepared by using hand lay up technique before cured on oven about 10 minutes at ... -
Effect of filler’s type, content and mixing method on properties of low density polyethylene/natural rubber (LDPE/NR) composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)This study was based on preparation of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and natural rubber (NR) composites with three types of fillers (Silica, Corn Starch and Coconut Husk) and different contents (10, 20 and 30 phr) using ... -
A study on physical separation processes for recovery metals from waste printed circuit boards (PCBs)
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2011)In view of increasing the waste PCBs, a physical separation process has been carried out to recover metals from waste PCBs. This research is aimed to implement an effective and environmental friendly recovery particularly ... -
Simulation and correlation of the melt flow characteristic using Polystyrene in usymmetrical cavity injection mold
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)In plastic injection molding. the problems found in the mold design stage are the capability on plastic flow and unsymmetrical cavity on the injection molding. Different thickness. morphology and volume on cavities have ... -
Microstructure and properties of sintered Co-Cr-Mo alloy powder under different processing conditions
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)Co-Cr-Mo (ASTM F-75) alloy is one of the most important metallic biomaterials that are commonly used for surgical implant due to its mechanical properties, good wear resistance and biocompatibility. This study has focused ... -
Synthesis of carbon nanomaterials using chemical vapor deposition technique for liquid adsorption
(Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2011-09)The synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Helical Carbon Nanofibers (HCNFs) using Floating Catalyst-Chemical Vapor Deposition method (FC-CVD) is reported. Acetone and ethanol are used as carbon sources, hydrogen as ... -
Development of composite cement reinforced with coconut fibre
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)This research was conducted to develop cement composite with the addition of coconut fibre in cement panel. The raw materials used were Ordinary Portland cement, coconut fibre, sand and water. The development of cement ... -
Physical and wear properties of aluminium matrix composite reinforced with PSAC and slag fabricated via powder metallurgy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)A study of physical and wear properties were carried out on pure aluminium reinforced with biomass by product such as palm shell activated carbon (PSAC), slag and PSAC/slag particles. Hybrid and unhybrid aluminium composites ... -
Preparation and characterization of modified polypropylene/ palm kernel shell (PP/PKS) biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)The research on palm kernel shell (PKS) and polypropylene (PP) biocomposites consists of four parts. The first part is mainly to investigate the effect of incorporating PKS as filler on the mechanical, water absorption, ... -
Tensile and thermal properties of coconut shell powder filled polylactic acid biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)In this research the effect of coconut shell powder (CSP) content and chemical modification on mechanical properties, morphology and thermal properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/CSP biocomposites were studied. Coconut shell ... -
The effects of the electroless copper coating to the thermal expansion behaviors of silicon carbide particles reinforced copper matrix composites for the electronic packaging applications
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)The demands for advanced thermal management materials with high thermal conductivity and low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) are expected to increase due to the technological progress in the thermal management ... -
Interdigitated electrode (IDE) sensor of polyaniline (PANI) nanoparticles thin film for detection of methanol vapour
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)Methanol is released to the environment during industrial uses or naturally from volcanic gases, vegetation, and microbes. Exposure may occur from ambient air and during the use of solvents. Methanol has a high toxicity ... -
The effect of different sintering temperature to the properties of cow bone hydroxyapatite
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)Hydroxyapatite (HA) has been proved to be very compatible with the surrounding tissue of vertebrates since its chemical compositions similar to human bone and teeth. Natural HA has potential to be used as implant material. ... -
Characterisation and properties of aluminium/zinc oxide composites as catalytic gases from depolymerisation of low density polyethylene to liquid oil
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)The effects of addition zinc oxide (ZnO) or magnesium trisilicate (MTS) in aluminum (Al) matrix composites on physical and mechanical properties at different sintering temperature were studied. The Al/ZnO and Al/MTS ... -
Fabrication of nanostructured anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) on Si-Al substrate for electronic applications
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)The growth of anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) film in anodizing process has been studied. The anodizing process was done in oxalic acid. The purpose of choosing oxalic acid as the electrolyte is to create AAO with a medium ... -
Effect of filler loading and chemical modifications on properties of Chitosan/ polypropylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)Chitosan filled polypropylene (PP) composites had been prepared using Z-Blade Mixer at temperature 190oC and rotor speed 50 rpm. The effect of chitosan loading and different types of chemical modifications on mechanical ... -
Characterization of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for an extraction Of curcumin from Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Material Engineering, 2012)A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for selective extraction of curcumin has been synthesized via non-covalent approach by using curcumin as a template. Polymerization was prepared using 2 (two) functional monomers ... -
Rheological and thermal properties of palm kernel shell filled low density polyethylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)The palm kernel shell (PKS) filled low density polyethylene (LDPE) composites were prepared by Z-blade mixer at temperature of 180 °C and rotor speed of 50 rpm. The effects of PKS loading and different types of chemical ...