School of Materials Engineering (Theses): Recent submissions
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Preparation and characterization of linear low denstity polyethylene LLDPE/Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)/Banana fiber composites
The blending of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) with thermoplastic starch (TPS) and filled with banana fiber (BF) were investigated. Two types of systems were prepared; the LLDPE/TPS matrix with different blend ... -
Properties and biodegradability of waste paper foam filled Polyurethane foams composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2010)The research is focused to study the properties of polyurethane foam reinforced with different types and content of waste paper. The comparison of the effects of three types of waste paper, such as paper sludge (PS) , old ... -
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 ... -
Preparation and properties of Microcrystallinecellulose-fiber filled SBR/BR blends
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2010)Preparation and properties of non-microcrystalline cellulose (non-MCC) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) filled SBRIBR blends have been investigated. This research is divided into two main series, and each series ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Tensile and thermal properties of oil palm empty fruit bunch regenerated cellulose biocomposite films using ionic liquid
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)The regenerated cellulose (RC) biocomposite films from oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) were prepared using ionic liquid. N, N Dimethylacetamide (DMAc) and Lithium Chloride (LiCl) ... -
Tensile and thermal properties of elateriospermum tapos seed shells filled recycled polypropylene eco-composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2015)The effects of elateriospermum tapos seed shell (ETSS) and its chemical modification on tensile properties, morphology and thermal properties of recycled polypropylene (rPP) eco-composites were investigated. The rPP/ETSS ... -
The effects of filler loading and coupling agents on properties of recycled high density Polyethylene/wood fiber composites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2015)The recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE)/wood fiber (WF) composites had been prepared using Brabender Plasticorder at temperature 160˚C with rotor speed of 50 rpm. The effect of wood fiber loading and coupling ... -
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 ... -
Foaming and curing an aqueous epoxy foam using microwave
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)This study reports the effects of microwave energy, water content, and blowing agent concentration to the morphology, mechanical and thermal properties of aqueous epoxy foam based on polyamide-epoxy adduct. Samples of ... -
Fabrication and characterization of hybrid microwave assisted sintering Sn-0.7Cu + 1.0wt.% Si₃N₄ composite solder
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2015)One of the leading choices in upgrading the properties of existing lead-free solder alloys is by composite technology approach, whereby high technical ceramic particles can be added into the solder alloy matrix. Accordingly, ... -
Production, characterization and utilization of epoxy spherical membrane filter prepared by an advanced aqueous method
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2015)In recent years, the public raise important questions about the safety of water. The threat of harmful contaminants in water can no longer be ignore. Although many advanced products have been develop and applied in wastewater ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Geopolimer berasaskan abu terbang untuk aplikasi konkrit ringan
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Proses pengeopolimeran merupakan proses pengaktifan bahan pozolan dengan larutan pengaktif alkali menggunakan abu terbang sebagai sumber aluminosilikat. Kajian ini merangkumi penghasilan konkrit ringan ...