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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). ... -
Refuse-derived plastic from waste expanded polystyrene and used deep-fried oil
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)A refuse-derived plastic was produced by mixing waste Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in solution with used deep-fried oil (UDFO). A measured amount of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKPO) was added as a reaction initiator and ... -
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 ... -
The role of alkaline activator in geopolymerization of low-calcium fly ash based geopolymers
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)Inorganic polymers or simply geopolymers were synthesized in this study by the alkaline activation of local low-calcium (Class F) fly ash. The alkaline activator liquid used for the activation process was a mixture of ... -
Selective extraction and separation of Cu(II), Zn(II), Ni(II) and Fe(III) from the leach liquor of Printed Circuit Board using Cyanex 272 coated microcapsules
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2008)The main purpose of this study was to recover and extract Cu(II) in presence of Zn(II), Fe(III) and Ni(II) from the leach liquor of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) using polystyrene microcapsules coated with Cyanex 272 ... -
Sensing properties of chitosan and chitosan-roselle film sensors on toluene concentrations detection
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013-10)This study aims to observe the sensing properties of chitosan sensor (CS) and chitosanroselle sensors (CRSs) on toluene at various concentrations. CRSs were deposited using various chitosan: roselle ratio of 99:1 to 89:11 ... -
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 ... -
Sodium bicarbonate as a blowing agent on morphology and properties of conductive carbon black-filled epoxy porous prepared by emulsion system
This study reported a single emulsion method to produce conductive epoxy porous (CEP), which worked as a conductive additive. The CEP was fabricated to overcome the high content of conductive filler using in composite and ... -
Soil stabilization application using geopolymerization method
Soft soils such as clay and silt have been associated to countless problems especially in engineering field. The main concern is to search for the best soil stabilizers to overcome the aroused problems. The purpose of soil ...