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Corrosion behaviour on AA2014/15vol. %A1₂0₃P and AA2009/20vol. %SiCw composite after ageing treatment
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2007)The purpose of this study is to compare the corrosion behaviour between AA2014/15vol. %A1₂0₃P and AA2009/20vol. %SiCw composites after ageing treatment. The former composite was cast composite supplied by Duralcan USA. The ... -
High temperature corrosion behaviour of austenitic stainless steel with CaCO₃ and MgCO₃ deposit
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2009)The high temperature corrosion behaviour of austenitic stainless steel was studied at 850°C, 900°C, 950°C and 1000°C for 24 to 120 hr exposure time with CaCO₃ and MgCO₃ deposit. Two commercial available austenitic stainless ... -
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). ... -
Application of chitosan biopolymer as a sensing material
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)The chitosan solution has been succesfully deposited on the silicon wafer using sol-gel method to fabricate the chitosan thin film sensors. The effect of different annealing temperature and annealing time to their electrical ... -
Characterization and mechanical properties of coconut shell filled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene / ethylene propylene diene monomer composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Coconut shell filled ABS/EPDM composites were prepared using a Z-blade mixer at processing temperature 2000C and rotor speed 50rpm.Effect of chemical treatment,different composition of blend ratio , different filler loading ... -
Characterization and properties of calcium carbonate filled polypropylene (PP) / ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Composites of thermoplastic elastomer blend of polypropylene (PP) and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) reinforced calcium carbonate (CaCO3) was investigated. All the composites were prepared by using Z-blade ... -
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 ... -
Unsaturated polyester composites filled with untreated and surface treatment sugarcane bagasse by hot press technique
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)The aim of this research is the improvement of the mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced thermoset, as a result of optimization of the properties of sugarcane bagasse fibers by the use of NaOH treatment process. ... -
Damping properties of A357 alloys and A357-stainless steel composites fabricated under different conditions
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2010)The lab scale gravity casting technique was used to produce alloy specimens of nonsuperheated A357 alloy, superheated A357 alloy and composite specimens of superheated A357-0.5 and 1.0 wt.% stainless steel composites. ... -
Effect of chemical modification of eggshells powder filled low density polyetylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)Eggshells powder filled low density polyethylene (LDPE/ESP) composites were studied. The composites were prepared by using Z-blade mixer at 1800C using a rotor speed of 50 rpm for 6 minutes. Sample of composites were ... -
Gold leaching process and recovery from gold scraps using ascorbic acid
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)A new process of gold leaching which involves the use of hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid and sodium nitrate was studied. A series of screening study was conducted to identify the most suitable of these acids that capable ... -
A study on nanostructured of anodised aluminium template Synthesised by the mixture of phosphoric acid and acetic acid
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)The formation of anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) film in anodising process has been studied. The anodising process was done in a mixture of phosphoric acid and acetic acid. The purpose of mixed acid solution as electrolyte ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Characterization and properties of palm kernel shell filled low density polyethylene biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)Biocomposites based on palm kernel shell (PKS) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) was investigated. The biocomposites were prepared by using Z-Blade mixer at processing temperature 180 oC and rotor speed 50 rpm. The effect ... -
The effect of the processing conditions on the mechanical and dielectric properties of epoxy foam
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2011)Epoxy foam was fabricated using sodium bicarbonate as the blowing agent. The epoxy foams were prepared using mechanical mixing method. Epoxy used in this study was product of bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin and the curing ... -
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 ...