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Microstructures study on cuprous oxide thin films deposited on different substrates by using sol-gel technique
(Scientific.Net/Trans Tech Publications, 2012-12)Cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) thin films were formed onto three different substrates such as indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass, titanium oxide (TiO₂) and n-Si substrates by sol-gel spin coating technique. It was found that the ... -
Milled groove square shape conformal cooling channels in injection molding process
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC., 2013-08)In designing molds for injection molding process, it is very difficult to achieve efficient cooling with uniform thermal distribution. To overcome these issues, the uses of conformal cooling channels with the uniform ... -
Mineralization of diazo dye (Reactive Black 5) in wastewater using recirculated up-flow constructed wetland reactor
(Desalination Publications, 2012)Application of a sequential anaerobic and aerobic process in a constructed wetland can enhance the treatment performance of textile wastewater. In this study, two laboratory-scale recirculated up-flow constructed wetland ... -
Mineralization of Methyl Orange-containing wastewater by integrated anaerobic and aerobic processes using spent granular activated carbon-biofilm under sequencing batch reactor operation
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)Mineralization of azo dye required combination of anaerobic and aerobic processes either in two stages or single stage of treatment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the treatment performance in the decolorization ... -
Mixing optimization of Sn-Cu-Si₃N₄ via powder metallurgy route for composite solder fabrication
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)The aim of this study was to optimize the mixing process of a composite solder fabricated via powder metallurgy route, before details study were conducted in the next stage. Powder of Sn, Cu and Si₃N₄ were carefully weighted, ... -
Modified cocoa pod husk-filled polypropylene composites by using methacrylic acid
(North Carolina State University, 2013-08)The effect of filler modification using methacrylic acid (MAA) on polypropylene (PP)/cocoa pod husk (CPH) composites was studied. The performances of unmodified and modified PP/CPH composites were analyzed for torque ... -
Modified corn cob filled chitosan biocomposite films
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC., 2013-11)The present work was investigated the effect of filler content and chemical modification on mechanical, thermal properties and morphology study of CS/CC biocomposite films. The acrylic acid was used as chemical modification ... -
Morphology, analysis and properties studies of CdS nanostructures under thiourea concentration effect for photovoltaic applications
(Electrochemical Science Group, 2013-08)CdS nanostructures are prepared by sol-gel spin coating method using different thiourea concentrations. The thiourea concentration effect for CdS nanostructures deposited on quartz substrate is studied. The CdS nanostructures ... -
NaAuS chicken-wire-like semiconductor: electronic structure and optical properties
(Elsevier, 2014-01)The electronic structure, charge density and optical properties of NaAuS a chicken-wire-like semiconductor was calculated using full potential linear augmented plane wave based on density functional theory. The Ceperley-Alder ... -
Nano geopolymer for sustainable concrete using fly ash synthesized by high energy ball milling
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)This paper presents the development of a nano geopolymer for sustainable concrete using fly ash synthesized by high-energy ball milling. In this paper, we report on our investigation of the effects of grinding on the binder ... -
Natural rubber/styrene butadiene rubber/recycled nitrile glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) ternary blend: Curing characteristics and swelling test
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Curing characteristics and swelling behavior of natural rubber/styrene butadiene rubber/recycled nitrile glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) blends were investigated. Eleven composition ratio; 50/50/0, 50/40/10, 50/30/20, 50/20/30, ... -
Natural rubber/styrene butadiene rubber/recycled nitrile glove (NR/SBR/rNBRg) ternary blend: Tensile properties & morphology
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)Recycling waste rubber products by utilising them in rubber blends had provided the simplest and most cost-effective ways in solving several environmental issues regarding the abundance of scrap rubbers. Discarded nitrile ... -
The need to intensify research efforts in the alternative to lead shot
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)The problem of lead poisoning resulting from the use of lead shot in hunting waterbirds and shooting sports has led to the partial ban, voluntary restriction and complete ban of lead shot in some countries. The ban resulted ... -
A new invention of thermal pad using sol-gel nano-silver doped silica film in plastic leaded chip carrier (PLCC) application by using computational fluid dynamic sofrware, CFD analysis
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Thermal pad is new technology in the world that been used in PLCC in order to reduce junction temperature to the minimum level in electronic components. Thermal Pad was made by using nano-silver as main material. Nano-silver ... -
New processing method of kaolin-based geopolymer brick by using geopolymer brick machine
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-01)With increased activity in construction, deficiency of building materials and construction waste improvements have encouraged the development of new building materials. Conventional construction bricks are usually made ... -
Nitridation of Al-Mg-Si alloys through dynamic heating
(Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2007-12)Nitridation behaviour of Al-Mg-Si alloys as studied as a function of temperature by means of thermogravimetry method. A reactive gas, N2-4%H2 at a rate of 10 ml/min was purged into the thermogravimetry analyser chamber. ... -
Novel iron oxide–silica coreshell powders compacted by using pulsed electric currentsintering: Optical and magnetic properties
(Elsevier Ltd, 2012-08)The properties of the bulk materials consolidated of silica coreshell powders with iron oxide core have been studied. Iron oxide nanoparticles smallerthan 20nmin sizewere synthesized by a reverse co-precipitation processin ... -
Numerical analysis of velocity profile in a FFS microchannel
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)Manipulation of the fluid flow behavior in microfluidic with precision technique is crucial to satisfy the needs of miniaturized systems. Velocity measurement is one of the physical phenomena plays significant role to ... -
Numerical investigation of heat transfer of twelve Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC) by using computational fluid dynamic, FLUENT™ software
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (PLCC) package has been emerged a promising option to tackle the thermal management issue of micro-electronic devices. In the present study, three dimensional numerical analysis of heat and fluid ... -
On the structure of shape memory alloys
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-12)The paper presents the obtaining of shape memory alloys, base copper and a diffractometer and microscopic study on some samples. The study was made on CuZnAl samples, obtained by classic casting and educated. The shape ...