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The effect of compatibilizer and coupling agent on properties and characterization of ethylene vinyl acetate / natural rubber / potash feldspar composites
The composites of ethylene vinyl acetate/ natural rubber/ potash feldspar (EVA/NR/PF) were studied. The composites were prepared by using Brabender Plasticoder at 160°C with 50rpm of the rotor speed. The effect of PF ... -
The effect of conductive fillers and poly (Ethylene Glycol) diglycidyl ether on the properties of poly (Vinyl Chloride)/Poly (Ethylene Oxide) conductive films
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2015)In this research, the conductive films based on poly (vinyl chloride)/poly (ethylene oxide) (PVC/PEO) with conductive fillers like carbon black, polyaniline and polypyrrole were prepared by solution casting method at the ... -
Effect of different process parameters on the heat transfer of liquid coolant in electronic system
An effective heat transfer system is important for new technologies today to enhance the performance of heat transfer, especially, since the miniaturization of electronic system that resulted in dramatic increase in the ... -
The effect of different sintering temperature to the properties of cow bone hydroxyapatite
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)Hydroxyapatite (HA) has been proved to be very compatible with the surrounding tissue of vertebrates since its chemical compositions similar to human bone and teeth. Natural HA has potential to be used as implant material. ... -
The effect of filler content and chemical modification on properties of polylactic acid/recycled low density polyethylene/nypa fruticans husk biocomposites
Nypa fruticans husk (NFH) filled polylactic acid (PLA)/recycled low density polyethylene (rLDPE) biocomposites had been prepared using Brabender Plasticoder EC PLUS at temperature 180˚C and rotor speed 50 rpm. The effect ... -
The effect of filler content and chemical modifications on properties of coconut shell regenerated cellulose biocomposite films
The coconut shell (CS) regenerated cellulose (RC) biocomposite films were produced with CS and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) using N.N-dimethylacetamide/lithium chloride by solution casting technique. The effect of CS ... -
Effect of filler loading and chemical modification on properties of low density polyethylene/corn stalk biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)In this study, the utilization of corn stalk (CS) as a filler in low density polyethylene (LDPE) was investigated. The effect of CS loading and chemical modification on tensile properties, morphology, water absorption ... -
Effect of filler loading and chemical modifications on properties of Chitosan/ polypropylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)Chitosan filled polypropylene (PP) composites had been prepared using Z-Blade Mixer at temperature 190oC and rotor speed 50 rpm. The effect of chitosan loading and different types of chemical modifications on mechanical ... -
The effect of filler loading and coupling agent on properties of bentonite filled recycled high density polyethylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Recycled high density polyethylene/ bentonite (RHDPE/Bentonite) composites had been prepared using Brabender Plasticorder at temperature 160˚C and rotor speed of 50 rpm. The effect of Bentonite loading and coupling agent ... -
Effect of filler’s type, content and mixing method on properties of low density polyethylene/natural rubber (LDPE/NR) composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)This study was based on preparation of low density polyethylene (LDPE) and natural rubber (NR) composites with three types of fillers (Silica, Corn Starch and Coconut Husk) and different contents (10, 20 and 30 phr) using ... -
The effect of flame retardant additive on the properties of kenaf/polyurethane foam composite
This research is mainly focused on the preparation and characterization of polyurethane foam (PUF) with the addition of kenaf fiber and flame retardants, which are expandable graphite (EG) and aluminum hydroxide (ATH). ... -
The effect of HAP addition on properties F-75 alloy fabricated via P/M 6 for biomaterial applications
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)A Co-Cr-Mo (ASTM F-75) alloy is generally used because of their mechanical properties, good wear and corrosion resistance as well as biocompatibility. In order to obtain chemical similarity and interfacial bond form between ... -
Effect of isothermal aging to the intermetallic compound (IMC) growth of Sn-0.7Cu-1.0Si₃N₄ composite solder on copper substrate
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)The excessive growth of intermetallic compound (IMC) layer on solder joints has become a challenging to the electronic packaging industry. Excessive IMC growth is a barrier for the reliability of solder joints and the ... -
Effect of kapok husk content and chemical treatment on properties of linear low density polyethylene eco-composites
The utilization of kapok husk (KH) as filler in linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) was studied. The effect of KH content and chemical treatments on tensile properties, morphology, thermal properties and water absorption ... -
The effect of layer number on mechanical properties and dimensional stability of hybrid kenaf-glass fiber unsaturated polyester composite
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014-03)Hybrid kenaf-glass fiber unsaturated polyester composite was prepared by hand lay-up technique. The kenaf was used in a fiber mat form. The effect of layer number of hybrid kenaf-glass fiber unsaturated polyester composite ... -
Effect of mixing condotions on the properties and characteristic of kaolin geopolymers
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Geopolymerization process utilizing kaolin as aluminosilicate source was performed. The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of NaOH concentration, S/L ratio, Na2SiO3/NaOH ratio, curing temperature and time ... -
The effect of nickel, cobalt and tin on the evolution of microstructural and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys (7000 series) via casting, powder metallurgy and friction stir processing techniques
Casting and alloying, powder metallurgy (PM) and Friction Stir processing (FSP) techniques were used to produce Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy of superior properties. The main objective of this research is to improve the microstructure, ... -
Effect of niobium oxide (Nb2O5) addition to the physical and mechanical properties of cold isostatic press zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA)
Effect of niobium oxide (Nb2O5) addition to the physical and mechanical properties of cold isostatic press zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA) was investigated. Various amount of Nb2O5 (0 - 7 wt.%) were added into ZTA ... -
Effect of palm ash composition to the brake pad application
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014-07-17)The asbestos fibre as a filler material in brake pad has been avoided due to its carcinogenic nature that might cause health risks. Asbestos has now been replaced by a mix of alternative fibres such as mineral fibres, ... -
Effect of polyaniline loading, types of surface modifiers and secondary doping process on the properties of poly (vinyl chloride) / poly (ethylene oxide) / polyaniline conductive films
The main objective of this research was to analyse the role of polyaniline (PAni) as conductive filler in the poly (vinyl chloride)(PVC) / poly (ethylene oxide)(PEO) matrix. The PVC/PEO/PAni conductive composite films were ...