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Identification and characterization of natural latex from Tapioca (Manihot Esculenta)
This research was focused on the identification and characterization of natural latex from tapioca. The extraction of natural latex from tapioca leaves and stalk was made up by using blender method. The chemical properties, ... -
The influence of exfoliated graphite on sensing properties of chitosan / PVA based ammonia sensors
Chitosan was used as a sensing material for gas sensing applications. In order to nurture the chitosan properties as a sensing material, chitosan (CS) was blended with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and filled with exfoliated ... -
Interdigitated electrode (IDE) sensor of polyaniline (PANI) nanoparticles thin film for detection of methanol vapour
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)Methanol is released to the environment during industrial uses or naturally from volcanic gases, vegetation, and microbes. Exposure may occur from ambient air and during the use of solvents. Methanol has a high toxicity ... -
Interlayer destabilization process of natural and commercial bentonite incorporated Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) nanocomposite with hybrid silicate nanofillers
Natural and commercial bentonites can act as efficient fillers to reinforce a polymer matrix if their strong interlayer binding forces are weakened to reduce tactoid formation. In this research, interlayers destabilization ... -
Interlayer mixing in lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Composition of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 and its analogous Li[(Ni0.5Mn0.5)1-xCox]O2 were prepared by conventional solid state method to evaluate the effect of reducing cobalt contents to the layered rock salt-type cathode ... -
Investigation on the physical properties of magnesium feedstocks for metal injection moulding
Magnesium and its alloy are found to be extremely biocompatible and have similar properties to natural bone. This makes them an attractive material for the manufacture of biodegradable parts such as biomedical implant. As ... -
Kajian rintangan kakisan ke atas keluli bar tetulang dalam pes geopolimer
This study has been conducted to understand corrosion resistance on reinforcement bar in geopolymer. Geopolymer paste has been used as a substitute for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete structures. Geopolymer paste ... -
Measurement on strain rate sensitivity properties of rice husk/ linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) composites under various loading rates
The dynamic compression testing and static compression testing were performed using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) apparatus and a conventional Universal Testing Machine (UTM), respectively. These two techniques were ... -
Mechanical and thermal properties of chitosan filled recycled polyethylene biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)The research was focused to investigate the utilization of chitosan biopolymer on properties of recycled polyethylene (RPE). The effect of chitosan loading of RPE biocomposites on mechanical properties, thermal properties, ... -
Mechanical and thermoelectric properties of fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabricated ABS and CABS-ZNO composite
The mechanical and thermoelectric properties of fused deposition modeling (FDM) fabricated acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)/ zinc oxide (ZnO) and conductive acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (CABS)/ZnO were studied. The ... -
Mechanical properties and thermal properties of PMMA/EVA/Kenaf short fiber composites prepared by twin screw extruder and injection holding
Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composites with variation of kenaf short fiber (KSF) was prepared by using twin screw extruder and injection molding. The effect of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) on the toughness of PMMA/KSF ... -
Microstructure and properties of sintered Co-Cr-Mo alloy powder under different processing conditions
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)Co-Cr-Mo (ASTM F-75) alloy is one of the most important metallic biomaterials that are commonly used for surgical implant due to its mechanical properties, good wear resistance and biocompatibility. This study has focused ... -
Pembangunan sistem pengaktifan hibrid anod korbanan aluminium
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Aluminium through minimal preparation and modification, applicable for a wide range of applications in electronics, aerospace and chemical industries. In this study, works were conducted toward the potential of aluminium ... -
Penghasilan varistor ZnO melalui kaedah pencampuran konvensional dan pengelompokan induk
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)Varistor berasaskan zink oksida, ZnO telah difabrikasikan menggunakan teknik percampuran konvensional dan pengelompokan induk (PI). Kesan halaju pengisaran mesin pengisar bola planet (PBM) semasa proses penghomogenan ... -
Pengoptimuman parameter penuangan untuk Aloi Magnesium (Mg) sebagai anod korbanan bagi kegunaan bawah tanah
Perlindungan katod merupakan kaedah yang digunakan secara meluas bagi mengawal kadar kakisan terhadap bahan berunsur logam di dalam persekitaran bawah tanah yang berair. Pengunaan anod korbanan merupakan antara kaedah ... -
Physical and mechanical properties of treated kapok fiber reinforced polyester composites
The composite of treated kapok fibre reinforced polyester resin was carried out by using five different compositions of filler to study the physical and mechanical properties of composite. The investigation of the effect ... -
Physical and mechanical studies of kaolin-based geopolymer masonry brick
A brick is mainly applied as a building material in construction of walls. Conventional construction bricks are usually made from Portland cement, clay and sand, which are mixed and molded in various method and need to be ... -
Physical and wear properties of aluminium matrix composite reinforced with PSAC and slag fabricated via powder metallurgy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2012)A study of physical and wear properties were carried out on pure aluminium reinforced with biomass by product such as palm shell activated carbon (PSAC), slag and PSAC/slag particles. Hybrid and unhybrid aluminium composites ... -
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 ... -
Porous catalyst support from clay-precipitated calcium carbonate for carbon nanomaterials growth
Currently, porous materials were widely used as catalyst supports, adsorption of gases or liquid, and gas sensors. In this research, the fabrication of catalyst support utilised clay with controlled amounts of precipitated ...