Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "SEM"
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Alteration in the microstructure of fly ash geopolymer upon exposure to elevated temperatures
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)This paper represents the mechanical and microstructure changes in geopolymeric material synthesized by the alkali activation of locally source fly ash at high temperatures of 400, 600 and 800 °C. The high compressive ... -
Characterization of LUSI mud volcano as geopolymer raw material
(Trans Tech Publications, 2012)The mud of mud volcano samples were collected from an eruption site named 'LUSI' (Lumpur "mud" -Sidoarjo), East Java, Indonesia for characterization. Analysis showed that, the major constituents of mud are SiO 2 and Al 2O ... -
Characterization of Musaceae and Saccharum Officinarum Cellulose Fibers for Composite Application
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2019-04)This paper presents experimental results on the effect of alkalis such as Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) on morphological changes, physical, heat resistance, chemical, and tensile properties of the ... -
Comparison of original and sintered LUSI mud from East Java, Indonesia as raw material for making a geopolymer
(American Scientific Publishers, 2013-01)This paper presents the characterization of LUSI mud from East Java, Indonesia, as a potential raw material for making a geopolymer. Two types of LUSI mud were analyzed, i.e., original LUSI mud and LUSI mud that had been ... -
Controllable oxidization of boron doped nanodiamond covered with different solution via UV/ozone treatment
(Elsevier B.V., 2012-04)UV/ozone irradiation was designed for controllable oxidation of nanodiamond films with distinctive chemical species. XPS investigation revealed that various kinds of oxygen-related chemical components would be functionalized ... -
Effect of Laser Energy on the Structure of Ni46–Ti50–Cu4 Shape-Memory Alloy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-10)The structural and physical properties of nickel–titanium–copper shape-memory alloy and the effect of laser irradiation on the alloy were investigated in this study. The alloy was prepared using the powder metallurgy method. ... -
Effect of Na2SO4 and Fe2(SO4)3 on the oxidation behaviour of AISI-303 Alloy at 900°
(Africa Journals OnlineFaculty Of Science, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, 1993)The effects of NajS04 and Fe2(S04)3 coatings on the oxidation behaviour of AISI-303 alloy at 900° has been studied in flowing air. The coated samples were oxidised for a period up to 24 hr. The oxidation rate increased ... -
Effect of Sodium Nitrate and Sodium Peroxide deposits on high temperature oxidation of Nimonic-105 Alloy at 700 C *
(Chinese Electronic Periodical ServicesFaculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, 1995)The effect of sodium nitrate (NaN03) and sodium peroxide (Na202) deposits on the high temperature oxidation of Nimonic-105 (N-105) alloy at 700rj has been studied for a period of 120 h in air. The alloy was more severely ... -
The effect of Ti on physical properties of Fe2O3 thin films for gas sensor applications
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2020-04)Hematite (Fe2O3) and titanium (1 wt% and 3 wt%) doped Fe2O3 were prepared onto glass and p-type silicon wafer using the pulsed laser deposition technique. X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that samples of pure and ... -
The effects of carbon black and calcium carbonate as a filler on cure characteristic and physical properties of SBR/CRr blends
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-12)Filler are compounding ingredients added to a rubber compound for the purpose of iether reinforcing or cheapening the compound. Despite that, fillers can also be used to modify the physical properties of both unvulcanized ... -
Effects of cure characteristics, mechanical and morphological properties of styrene butadiene rubber/recycled chloroprene rubber (SBR/CRr) blends
(Revista De Materiale Plastice, 2013-09)The effects of tensile and morphological properties of styrene butadiene rubber/virgin chloroprene rubber blends (SBR/CRv) and styrene butadiene rubber/recycled chloroprene rubber blends (SBR/CRr) were investigated. The ... -
Effects of elevated temperatures on the thermal behavior and mechanical performance of fly ash geopolymer paste, mortar and lightweight concrete
(Elsevier, 2014-01)This paper reports a comparative study of the influence of elevated temperature on geopolymer paste, mortars and lightweight aggregate geopolymer concrete (LWAGC) systems made by using fly ash (FA) as only source material. ... -
Effects of magnesium sulfate attack on ordinary portland cement (OPC) mortars
(Portuguese Electrochemical Society, 2008)The chemical and mineralogical compositions in Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) were determined and cement which is low of C3A is more easily exposed to sulfate environment. The relation between physical strength of mortars ... -
The effects of tensile and morphological properties of Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Chloroprene Rubber (SBR/CRr) blends
(Scientific.Net, 2012-12)The effects of tensile and morphological properties of styrene butadiene rubber/virgin chloroprene rubber blends (SBR/CRv) and styrene butadiene rubber/recycled chloroprene rubber blends (SBR/CRr) were investigated. The ... -
Ferrous base materials performance in seawater and its failure analysis
(Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi MalaysiaFakulti Sains dan Teknologi, 2004)The effect of seawater to the corrosion behavior of ferrous base steel AISI 1053 have been determined at room temperature. The corrosion products were characterized by using energy-dispersed X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and ... -
Hot corrosion behaviour of Nickel-200 alloy in presence of Sodium salts at 850°C
(Academy Science Publishers/African Academy of Sciences (AAS)Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, 1996)The hot corrosion behaviour of Nickel-200 industrial alloy has been investigated in presence of Na2S04, NaCI, NaN03, Na2C03 and Na202 at 850°C in flowing air. The hot corrosion kinetic and effect of salt deposition on the ... -
The influences of tor as a compatibilizer on cure characteristic and morphological properties of SBR/CRr blends
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)Cure characteristics and morphological studies were performed to determine the influences of TOR as a compatibilizer of styrene butadiene rubber/recycled chloroprene rubber (SBR/CRr) Blends. Both uncompatibilised and ... -
Microstructural analysis of geopolymer and ordinary Portland cement mortar exposed to sulfuric acid
(Revista De Materiale Plastice, 2013-09)The vulnerability of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete to acidic attack is a worrying subject regarding the future durability of this binder. On the other side of binder's technology, the new technology of cement ... -
Microstructure study on optimization of high strength fly ash based geopolymer
(Trans Tech Publications, 2012)The compressive strength and microstructural characteristics of fly ash based geopolymer with alkaline activator solution were investigated. The sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate were mixed together to form an alkaline ... -
Microstructure study on volcano ash geopolymer aggregate at different sintering temperature
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Recent research shows that the by-product materials such as fly ash can be used as raw material in producing aggregates and lightweight aggregates. The usage of this material can improve the quality of the aggregates ...