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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 ... -
Rheological and thermal properties of palm kernel shell filled low density polyethylene composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013)The palm kernel shell (PKS) filled low density polyethylene (LDPE) composites were prepared by Z-blade mixer at temperature of 180 °C and rotor speed of 50 rpm. The effects of PKS loading and different types of chemical ... -
The role of alkaline activator in geopolymerization of low-calcium fly ash based geopolymers
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)Inorganic polymers or simply geopolymers were synthesized in this study by the alkaline activation of local low-calcium (Class F) fly ash. The alkaline activator liquid used for the activation process was a mixture of ... -
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 ... -
Sensing properties of chitosan and chitosan-roselle film sensors on toluene concentrations detection
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2013-10)This study aims to observe the sensing properties of chitosan sensor (CS) and chitosanroselle sensors (CRSs) on toluene at various concentrations. CRSs were deposited using various chitosan: roselle ratio of 99:1 to 89:11 ... -
Simulation and correlation of the melt flow characteristic using Polystyrene in usymmetrical cavity injection mold
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2011)In plastic injection molding. the problems found in the mold design stage are the capability on plastic flow and unsymmetrical cavity on the injection molding. Different thickness. morphology and volume on cavities have ... -
Sodium bicarbonate as a blowing agent on morphology and properties of conductive carbon black-filled epoxy porous prepared by emulsion system
This study reported a single emulsion method to produce conductive epoxy porous (CEP), which worked as a conductive additive. The CEP was fabricated to overcome the high content of conductive filler using in composite and ... -
Soil stabilization application using geopolymerization method
Soft soils such as clay and silt have been associated to countless problems especially in engineering field. The main concern is to search for the best soil stabilizers to overcome the aroused problems. The purpose of soil ... -
Structure and properties of cathode and electrolyte for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCS)
Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) is a device that used to convert from chemical energy to electrical energy. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the correlation of structure and properties of electrode and electrolyte ... -
Studies of geopolymerization route for metakaolin geopolymeric materials
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Investigation on production of metakaolin geopolymeric powder was aimed to increase the productivity and application of geopolymer products. Geopolymerization process was applied in the manufacturing of metakaolin ... -
Studies on the densification and grain growth mechanisms of Polycrystalline ceramic based on LaYO₃
LaYO₃ is a polycrystalline ceramic with the perovskite type oxide structure. LaYO₃ was prepared using solid state synthesis method. Initially, the sample was heated between 1200 °C to 1500 °C for 10 hours and slowly cooled ... -
Study of a palm slag-filled friction composite for brake pad
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Since the use of asbestos was banned in all types of products and applications due to its carcinogenic nature, researchers worldwide has conducted extensive research and development activities with the goal of identifying ... -
The study of chemical modifications on the properties of soy protein isolate (SPI) / kapok husk (KH) biocomposite films for agriculture applications
In this research, the utilization of kapok husk (KH) as a filler in soy protein isolate (SPI) was studied to replace the plastic and petroleum based polymer films for packaging. The effect of KH loading, crosslinking agents ... -
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 ... -
Study of the effect surface treatment of Kenaf fiber on mechanical and water absorption of kenaf filled unsaturated polyester composite
In this research, unsaturated polyester/kenaf fiber (UP/KF) composites was prepared by using hand lay-up process. The effect of surface treatment of kenaf fiber on mechanical, morphology, chemical structure and water ... -
Study on chitosan thin film for vapour sensor application
The aim of this project is to analyse the electrical properties of the chitosan film sensor exposed to water, methanol and toluene. Chitosan film has proven to be potential as reliable sensor for methanol and toluene ... -
Study on mechanical and thermal behavior of the lightweight aggregate geopolymer concrete (LWAGC) using fly ash
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Geopolymers are part of polymer science, chemistry and technology that forms one of the major areas of materials science as well as in producing of new green materials that can alternative cementitious material to ordinary ... -
A study on nanostructured of anodised aluminium template Synthesised by the mixture of phosphoric acid and acetic acid
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2010)The formation of anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) film in anodising process has been studied. The anodising process was done in a mixture of phosphoric acid and acetic acid. The purpose of mixed acid solution as electrolyte ... -
Study on organic acid leaching method to eliminate impurities in rice husk
The aim of this thesis is to investigate the effect of citric acid leaching method to eliminate impurities in rice husk (RH) in order to obtain high purity silica (SiO₂) for the production of rice husk glass (RH-glass). ... -
A study on physical separation processes for recovery metals from waste printed circuit boards (PCBs)
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2011)In view of increasing the waste PCBs, a physical separation process has been carried out to recover metals from waste PCBs. This research is aimed to implement an effective and environmental friendly recovery particularly ...