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Preparation of photoelectrochemical cell of ITO/Cu2O/PVC-LiClO4/graphite using Cu2O films as an active layer
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014-02)Cuprous oxide (Cu2O) thin films were successfully grown on indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass by sol-gel spin coating using diethanolamine (DEA) as a solubility agent. The films were annealed at 350 °C in 5% H2 + 95% N2 ... -
The process of electroplating in presence of Nickel Salts
(Journal of Ultra Scientist of Physical SciencesFakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia, 2002)Electroplating process has been carried out by utilising the Watt's Bath without brighteners. Plots of weight change of electrodes versus current density shows that weight loss of anodes and weight of deposits on cathodes ... -
Processing and characterization of calcined kaolin cement powder
(Elsevier Ltd, 2012-05)Abstract This paper aimed at investigating the possibility of calcined kaolin to produce cement powder that could be an alternative to Portland cement by applying geopolymerization process. Cement paste was firstly made ... -
The processing, characterization, and properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete
(Advanced Study Center Co. Ltd, 2012)In recent years, attempts to increase the utilization of fly ash as a replacement for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in concrete have increased in significance. Geopolymer concrete does not need the presence of Portland ... -
Production of silicon carbide via grinding and heat treatment process
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)This study is to determine the properties and characterization of silicon carbide via grinding and heat treatment process. In this study, the raw materials used were waste glass and graphite powder. Silicon carbide was ... -
Properties of chicken feather fiber-filled low-density polyethylene composites: The effect of polyethylene grafted maleic anhydride
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC., 2013-04)The effects of polyethylene grafted maleic anhydride on tensile properties, morphology, thermal degradation, and swelling behavior of low density polyethylene/chicken feather fiber composites were studied. The LDPE/CFF ... -
Properties of chitosan-filled polypropylene (PP) composites: The effect of acetic acid
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC, 2012-01)The main objective of this research was to investigate the effect of chitosan content and chemical modification with acetic acid on mechanical and thermal properties of PP/Chitosan. It was found that the tensile strength, ... -
Properties of coconut shell powder-filled polylactic acid ecocomposites: Effect of maleic acid
(Society of Plastics Engineers, 2013-05)Ecocomposites were produced by incorporating coconut shell powder (CSP) into polylactic acid (PLA) resin. The effect of filler content and chemical modification on the mechanical properties, thermal properties, and morphology ... -
Properties of fresh palm oil fuel ash based geopolymer material
(American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information (AENSI), 2013-10)In this paper, palm oil fuel ash (POFA) was used as the soul material to produce geopolymer binder. Sodium silicate mixed with sodium hydroxide was used as alkaline activator to activate the palm oil fuel ash. Activator ... -
Properties of low-density polyethylene/palm kernel shell composites: Effect of polyethylene co-acrylic acid
(SAGE Publications, 2013-02)Palm kernel shell (PKS)-filled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) composites was studied. The polyethylene co-acrylic acid (PEAA) was used as compatibilizer. The tensile properties, thermal analysis, water absorption, and ... -
Properties of metakaolin geopolymeric binder
(American Scientific Publishers, 2013-01)This paper investigates the physical and mechanical properties as well as the morphology study of the MK geopolymeric binder. Mixture of waterglass liquid and NaOH solution were used as the activator solution for the ... -
Properties of natural rubber/ethylene propylene diene monomer/recycled latex catheter (NR/EPDM/rLC) ternary blends: Cure characteristics and hardness
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-12)Currently, the recycled rubber widely being used in rubber technology. Due to difficulty on reprocessing techniques, the vulcanized rubbers being a big problem in the recycled field. One of the main forms of discharge ... -
Properties of paper sludge filled polypropylene (PP)/ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) composites: The effect of silane-based coupling agent
(Taylor & Francis, 2006-09)Paper sludge was used as a filler in PP/EPDM composites and 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (3-APE) was used in this study as a coupling agent. The effects of filler loading and 3-APE on the mechanical properties, water ... -
Properties of phenolic-based Ag-filled conductive adhesive affected by different coupling agents
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC., 2013-11)In this study, a phenolic-based Ag flake-filled electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) was investigated in terms of rheological, electrical, and mechanical properties. To clarify the effect of various Ag flake filler content ... -
Properties of recycled high density polyethylene/recycled polypropylene blends : Effect of maleic anhydride polypropylene
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Polymer blending provides an efficient way to develop new materials with improved properties while preserve the primary properties of the materials at lower cost. The blends recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE) and ... -
Properties of recycled polyethylene/chitosan composites: The effect of polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride
(SAGE Publications, 2011-02)The surface of recycled polyethylen (RPE)/chitosan composites was modified with polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (MAPE). The mechanical properties, water absorption, morphology, and thermal properties were investigated. ... -
Properties of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)/recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBRr) blends: The effects of carbon black/silica (CB/Sil) hybrid filler and silane coupling agent, Si69
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2012-04)The recycling or reuse of waste rubber by means of blending together with polymeric materials in addition of filler such as hybrid carbon black and silica (CB/Sil) to a polymer system can provides an opportunity to explore ... -
Properties of styrene butadiene rubber/recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (SBR/NBRr) blends: Effect of the addition of trans-polyoctylene rubber
(Wiley Periodicals, Inc, 2012-11)This study investigated polymer blends based on different ratios of styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBRr) with and without trans-polyoctylene rubber (TOR) as a compatibilizer. ... -
Properties of tyre dust-filled low density polyethylene composites: The effect of phthalic anhydride
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC., 2012-02)The effect of phthalic anhydride as a new coupling agent on the properties of low density polyethylene/tyre dust (LDPE/TD) composites was studied. LDPE/TD composites with different tyre dust filler loading and the addition ... -
Radiation shielding characteristics of concretes incorporates different waste materials
(Trans Tech Publications, 2014)Samples of concrete incorporate different waste materials such as iron filings, iron balls of used ball bearings and slags from steel industry were assessed for their anti-radiation attenuation coefficient properties. The ...