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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 ... -
Porous catalyst support from clay-precipitated calcium carbonate for carbon nanomaterials growth
Currently, porous materials were widely used as catalyst supports, adsorption of gases or liquid, and gas sensors. In this research, the fabrication of catalyst support utilised clay with controlled amounts of precipitated ... -
Potential of LUSI Mud as geopolymer material for artificial lightweight aggregate
The abundant amount of LUSI (LU-Lumpur, SI-Sidoarjo) mud that began erupting near the Banjarpanji-1 exploration well in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia need to convert onto useful and valuable alternatives. Geopolymer becomes ... -
Preparation and characterization of hybrid filler reinforced UHMWPE composites for artificial joint replacement
This is a study of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) reinforced with zinc oxide (ZnO) under various filler loadings (3, 7, 12, 18 and 25 wt.%) and hybridized with incorporation of chitosan (CS). Further ... -
Preparation and characterization of linear low denstity polyethylene LLDPE/Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)/Banana fiber composites
The blending of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) with thermoplastic starch (TPS) and filled with banana fiber (BF) were investigated. Two types of systems were prepared; the LLDPE/TPS matrix with different blend ... -
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, ... -
Preparation and properties of Microcrystallinecellulose-fiber filled SBR/BR blends
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2010)Preparation and properties of non-microcrystalline cellulose (non-MCC) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) filled SBRIBR blends have been investigated. This research is divided into two main series, and each series ... -
Production and characterization of shape memory epoxy foam by an advances aqueous method
Shape memory foam is consider as an advantageous invention that has being gained researcher’s focus recently. The ability of shape memory foam is it will deform under certain mechanical forces and slowly recover back into ... -
Production of fly ash-based geopolymer bricks through geopolymerization process
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)Utilization of fly ash as a raw material for geopolymer brick production seems to be a logical solution that allows for the conservation of natural resources, abates further pollution and preserves the environment. Fly ... -
Production of self-compacting concrete containing limestone powder with the effect of internal and external salts
This study aims at investigating the influence of different amounts of internal sulphate (CaSO4) and external salts on the properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC). Three sets of mixes (No.1), (No.2) and (No.3) which ... -
Production, characterization and utilization of epoxy spherical membrane filter prepared by an advanced aqueous method
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2015)In recent years, the public raise important questions about the safety of water. The threat of harmful contaminants in water can no longer be ignore. Although many advanced products have been develop and applied in wastewater ... -
Properties and biodegradability of waste paper filled polyurethane foams composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)The research is focused to study the properties of polyurethane foam reinforced with different types and content of waste paper. The comparison of the effects of three types of waste paper, such as paper sludge (PS), old ... -
Properties and biodegradability of waste paper foam filled Polyurethane foams composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2010)The research is focused to study the properties of polyurethane foam reinforced with different types and content of waste paper. The comparison of the effects of three types of waste paper, such as paper sludge (PS) , old ... -
Properties and characterization of ground granulated blast furnace slag geopolymer at high temperature exposures
Geopolymerization process using ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) as aluminosilicate sources was performed. The utilization of GGBFS as an alternative and renewable material for Portland cement is growing due ... -
Properties of chicken feather fiber/tyre dust hybrid composition filled recycled high density polyethylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)The composites of chicken feather fiber (CFF)/recycled high density polyethylene (RHDPE), tyre dust (TD)/recycled high density polyethylene (R-HDPE), and hybrid fillers composite between chicken feather fiber (CFF)/tyre ... -
Properties of eggshell powder filled low density polyethylene/ acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Eggshell powder is one of the most abundant materials on our planet and has been quite early used in ground form to produce polymer composites. Chemical unmodified and modified eggshells powder filled low density polyethylene ... -
Properties of ethylene propylene diene monomer blended with recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber filled bamboo particulate (EPDM/rNBR)
Rubber blending has been selected as one of the techniques and opportunity to overcome the environmental issues regarding rubber waste product. The ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber blended with recycled ... -
Properties of low density polyethylene/natural Rubber/chemical modified water hyacinth fibers (Eichhornia crassipes) composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2013)The natural fiber composites of low density polyethylene (LDPE)/natural rubber (NR)/water hyacinth fibers (WHF) were studied. The composites were prepared by using Brabender Plasticorder at 160 oC with rotor speed of 50 ... -
The properties of styrene butadiene rubber/recycled chloroprene rubber (SBR/CRr) blends
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)The effects of cure characteristics, physical and mechanical properties and morphological properties on styrene butadiene rubber/recycled chloroprene rubber (SBR/CRr) blends were investigated. SBR/CRr blends with blend ... -
Properties of water hyacinth fibers (Eichhornia crassipes) filled low density polyethylene/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)The water hyacinths are largely available in local rivers. In this research, the water hyacinth fibers have been used as reinforcing components for low density polyethylene (LDPE) and acrylonittile butadiene styrene (ABS). ...