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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 of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for an extraction Of curcumin from Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Material Engineering, 2012)A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) for selective extraction of curcumin has been synthesized via non-covalent approach by using curcumin as a template. Polymerization was prepared using 2 (two) functional monomers ... -
Chemical modification of palm kernel shell filled polylactic acid biocomposite flims
In this research the effect of untreated and treated palm kernel shell (PKS) on the mechanical properties, morphological analysis and thermal properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/PKS biocomposite films were studied. The ... -
Citric acid leaching process for silica extracted from oil palm ash for zeolite synthesis
Agricultural wastes such as oil palm ash have a possibility to be utilized as a useful renewable source for production of energy and silica (SiO2). Extensive researches have been carried out to extract silica from agricultural ... -
Comparative study of natural rubber and recycled natural rubber as toughening agent in epoxy foam
Epoxy foam is one of the common materials used, which being applied especially as the insulator material in electronic purposes and aerospace applications. In order to maximize the potential of natural rubber and recycled ... -
Computational design and synthesis of molecular imprinted membranes for selective extraction of Quercetin
This thesis presents the fabrication of quercetin imprinted membranes (QIM) for selective extraction of quercetin through surface polymerization method. In the development of QIM, selection of functional monomer and the ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Design, processing and properties of fly ash-based lightweight geopolymer using foaming agent for brick application
Lightweight concrete reduces the overall self-weight of the structures resulting in the reduction of the foundation size, cost, and other specification. However, the conventional lightweight concrete production causes ... -
Development and characterization of Co-Cr-Mo (F-75 alloy)/hydroxyapatite composites fabricated by powder metallurgy for biomedical applications
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)Co-Cr-Mo (F-75) alloy is known to be used in biomedical field because of their excellent biocompatibility when implanted to human or animal body. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) powders have been used as filler because HAP is the one ... -
Development od SiC reinforced SnCu and SAC based lead-free solder composite via powder metallurgy route
Nowadays, composite solder has gain researcher’s attention due to its promising improvement in physical and mechanical properties for lead free solder. This study was carried out to investigate the effect of SiC particle ... -
Development of a chemiresistor sensor based on polyaniline (PANI) nanofibers for detection of ammonia
Nanostructured conducting polymers have received great attention due to their unique properties and promising applications in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Among them, nanostructured polyaniline (PANI) has been extensively ... -
Development of anodised aluminium oxide nanostructure from Al-Mn alloy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)This study was divided into two parts. The first part of the study was focused on the synthesis of well ordered porous AAO by using oxide dissolution treatment. The porous AAO was formed by anodising of 99.99 % aluminium ... -
Development of composite cement reinforced with coconut fibre
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)This research was conducted to develop cement composite with the addition of coconut fibre in cement panel. The raw materials used were Ordinary Portland cement, coconut fibre, sand and water. The development of cement ... -
Development of effective microorganisms mudball material for wastewater treatment and mosquito’s larvae control
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Material Engineering, 2014)Effective Microorganism (EM), discovered by Professor Dr. Teruo Higa, consists of effective, beneficial and non-pathogenic microorganisms was found as the credible approach to solve many environmental problems regarding ... -
Development of kaolin based geopolymer coating for lumber wood applications
The use of ordinary Portland cement is evident for centuries now especially in civil industries. Lacking of greener option with equal or enhanced properties forced consumers to ignore the shortcomings of ordinary Portland ... -
Development of kaolin geopolymer ceramic with addition of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) as binder for lightweight ceramics
A lightweight ceramic material displays physical, mechanical and structural features which is highly preferred in modern ceramic industry. Geopolymer technology has been involved in many applications including in the ... -
Development of Lead-Free Sn-0.7Cu-Si3N4 composite solders
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)Lead based solder have been widely used before science have proven lead as one of the hazardous substances which can harm the environment and human health. With the banning usage of lead based solder as interconnect, ... -
Development of Sn-Cu filled activated carbon composite solder via powder metallurgy technique
The revolution of electronic applications which have been assembled in smaller parts, lighter and more functional, causes the solder to become crucial over the worlds. These classes of low melting point alloys must provide ... -
The development of Sn-Cu-Ni lead free composite solder influence by non-metallic reinforcement
For several decades, Sn-Pb alloys have been extensively used as soldering material in the electronic packaging industry. Even so due to the concern on the toxicity of lead in eutectic SnPb solders, researchers have been ...