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Fabrication and properties of Cobalt-Chromium implant composite
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2007)Cobalt implant composite (CIC) was produced by powder metallurgy technique. Composition of 0% ,5%, 10%, 15% and 20% of hydroxyapatite was mixed with cobaltchromium alloy. The fabrication technique is mixing, blending, ... -
Pencirian dan potensi Dolomit Perlis sebagai pengisi dalam produk komposit Termoset
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2007)Dolomit merupakan sejenis mineral yang didapati dengan banyaknya di negeri Perlis. Negeri Perlis merupakan antara pengeluar terbesar dolomit di Malaysia. Kajian ke atas dolomit dilakukan untuk menambah nilai dolomit ini ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Characterization and properties of palm kernel shell reinforced polyester composites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Composites of unsaturated polyester (UP)/palm kernel shell (PKS) have been prepared by hand lay-up technique. The effect of filler loading of UP/PKS composites on mechanical properties and morphology were studied. Tensile ... -
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 ... -
A new development of modified dipping process of the prevulcanized natural rubber latex films: Investigation on the tensile and swelling properties
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Prevulcanized natural rubber latex films were produced by modified dipping process and their tensile and swelling properties were investigated. Two type of natural rubber latex which is high ammonia (HA) and low ammonia ... -
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 ... -
Study of microstructure and ageing characteristic of aluminium alloy reinforced with glass particulates
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 2009)Study on microstructure and ageing characteristics has been done on the aluminium alloy reinforced with glass particulates. Aluminium - 4 wt. % copper composites were produced by powder metallurgy technique. Composition ... -
Corrosion behaviour on powder metallurgy aluminium matrix composite reinforced with alumina Saffil™ short fibres
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)The corrosion behaviour of PM Al composite will be affected by the presence of alloying element and reinforcing phase in the composite. This studies were focused on the influence of magnesium addition and alumina Saffil™ ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
A study on the potential of polystyrene lightweight aggregate in concrete
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Economic reason caused the used of expandable polystyrene increasing every year. The consequence is that the polystyrene wastes also mounted day by day. On the other hand, the source of natural aggregate is non-renewable. ... -
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 ...