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    • Characterisation at the bonding zone between fly ash based geopolymer repair materials (GRM) and ordinary portland cement concrete (OPCC) 

      Warid Wazien, Ahmad Zailani; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Mohd Fadzil, Arshad; Rafiza, Abd Razak; Muhammad Faheem, Mohd Tahir; Remy Rozainy, Mohd Arif Zainol; Nabiałek, Marcin; Sandu, Andrei Victor; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Błoch, Katarzyna (MDPI AG, 2020-12)
      In recent years, research and development of geopolymers has gained significant interest in the fields of repairs and restoration. This paper investigates the application of a geopolymer as a repair material by implementation ...
    • Effect of aluminium powder on kaolin-based geopolymer characteristic and removal of Cu²⁺ 

      Nurliyana, Ariffin; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Postawa, Przemysław; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Mohd Remy Rozainy, Mohd Arif Zainol; Ramadhansyah, Putra Jaya; Sliwa, Agata; Mohd Firdaus, Omar (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      This current work focuses on the synthesis of geopolymer-based adsorbent which uses kaolin as a source material, mixed with alkali solution consisting of 10 M NaOH and Na₂SiO₃ as well as aluminium powder as a foaming agent. ...
    • The effect of thermal annealing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Sn-0.7Cu-xZn solder joint 

      Mohd Izrul Izwan, Ramli; Mohd Arif Anuar, Mohd Salleh; Rita, Mohd Said; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Dewi Suriyani, Che Halin; Norainiza, Saud; Nabiałek, Marcin (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      The microstructural properties of a Pb-free solder joint significantly affect its mechanical behaviours. This paper details a systematic study of the effect of the annealing process on the microstructure and shear strength ...
    • Elevated-Temperature Performance, Combustibility and Fire Propagation Index of Fly Ash-Metakaolin Blend Geopolymers with Addition of Monoaluminium Phosphate (MAP) and Aluminum Dihydrogen Triphosphate (ATP) 

      Khairunnisa, Zulkifly; Cheng-Yong, Heah; Yun-Ming, Liew; Bayuaji, Ridho; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Shamsul, Ahmad; Stachowiak, Tomasz; Szmidla, Janusz; Gondro, Joanna; Jeż, Bartłomiej; Mohd Suhaimi, Khalid; Garus, Sebastian; Shee-Ween, Ong; Wan-En, Ooi; Hui-Teng, Ng (MDPI AG, 2021-04-15)
      Thermal performance, combustibility, and fire propagation of fly ash-metakaolin (FA-MK) blended geopolymer with the addition of aluminum triphosphate, ATP (Al(H2PO4)3), and monoaluminium phosphate, MAP (AlPO4) were evaluated ...
    • Evaluation of the effect of silica fume on amorphous fly ash geopolymers exposed to elevated temperature 

      Li, Ong Huey; Yun-Ming, Liew; Cheng-Yong, Heah; Ridho, Bayuaji; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Loong, Foo Kai; Jin, Tan Soo; Teng, Ng Hui; Nabiałek, Marcin; Jeż, Bartłomiej; Yong Sing, Ng (MDPI AG, 2021-01)
      The properties of amorphous geopolymer with silica fume addition after heat treatment was rarely reported in the geopolymer field. Geopolymer was prepared by mixing fly ash and alkali activator. The silica fume was added ...
    • Hybrid mold: comparative study of rapid and hard tooling for injection molding application using Metal Epoxy Composite (MEC) 

      Radhwan, Hussin; Safian, Sharif; Nabiałek, Marcin; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Mohd Tanwyn, Mohd Khushairi; Mohd Azlan, Suhaimi; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Mohd Hazwan, Mohd Hanid; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Bloch, Katarzyna (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      The mold-making industry is currently facing several challenges, including new competitors in the market as well as the increasing demand for a low volume of precision moldings. The purpose of this research is to appraise ...
    • Microstructure evolution of Ag/TiO₂ thin film 

      Dewi Suriyani, Che Halin; Kamrosni, Abdul Razak; Mohd Arif Anuar, Mohd Salleh; Mohd Izrul Izwan, Ramli; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Ayu Wazira, Azhari; Kazuhiro, Nogita; Hideyuki, Yasuda; Nabiałek, Marcin; Wysłocki, Jerzy J. (MDPI AG, 2021-01)
      Ag/TiO₂ thin films were prepared using the sol-gel spin coating method. The microstructural growth behaviors of the prepared Ag/TiO₂ thin films were elucidated using real-time synchrotron radiation imaging, its structure ...
    • Optimisation of Shrinkage and Strength on Thick Plate Part Using Recycled LDPE Materials 

      Norshahira, Roslan; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Abdellah El-hadj, Abdellah; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Błoch, Katarzyna; Pietrusiewicz, Paweł; Nabiałek, Marcin; Szmidla, Janusz; Kwiatkowski, Dariusz; Correia Vasco, Joel Oliveira; Mohd Nasir, Mat Saad; Mohd Fathullah, Ghazali (MDPI AG, 2021-04-05)
      Achieving good quality of products from plastic injection moulding processes is very challenging, since the process comprises many affecting parameters. Common defects such as warpage are hard to avoid, and the defective ...
    • Optimizing of the cementitious composite matrix by addition of steel wool fibers (chopped) based on physical and mechanical analysis 

      Akrm A Rmdan, Amer; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Liew, Yun-Ming; Ikmal Hakem, Aziz; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Muhammad Faheem, Mohd Tahir; Sochacki, Wojciech; Garus, Sebastian; Gondro, Joanna; Hetham A, . R. Amer (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      The demand for durable, resistant, and high-strength structural material has led to the use of fibers as reinforcing elements. This paper presents an investigation into the inclusion of chopped steel wool fibers (CSWFs) ...
    • Performance of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu composite solder with kaolin geopolymer ceramic reinforcement on microstructure and mechanical properties under isothermal ageing 

      Nur Syahirah, Mohamad Zaimi; Mohd Arif Anuar, Mohd Salleh; Sandu, Andrei Victor; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Norainiza, Saud; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Vizureanu, Petrica; Rita, Mohd Said; Mohd Izrul, Izwan Ramli (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      This paper elucidates the effect of isothermal ageing at temperature of 85 °C, 125 °C and 150 °C for 100, 500 and 1000 h on Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) lead-free solder with the addition of 1 wt% kaolin geopolymer ceramic (KGC) ...
    • Tool wear and surface evaluation in drilling fly ash geopolymer using HSS, HSS-Co, and HSS-TiN cutting tools 

      Mohd Fathullah, Ghazali; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Gondro, Joanna; Pietrusiewicz, Paweł; Garus, Sebastian; Stachowiak, Tomasz; Victor Sandu, Andrei; Muhammad Faheem, Mohd Tahir; Erdi Korkmaz, Mehmet; Mohamed Syazwan, Osman (MDPI AG, 2021-03-26)
      This paper reports on the potential use of geopolymer in the drilling process, with respect to tool wear and surface roughness. The objectives of this research are to analyze the tool life of three different economy-grade ...
    • Warpage optimisation using Recycled Polycar-bonates (PC) on Front Panel Housing 

      Nur Aisyah Miza, Ahmad Tamizi; Abdellah El-hadj, Abdellah; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Nabiałek, Marcin; J. Wysłocki, Jerzy; Jeż, Bartłomiej; Palutkiewicz, Paweł; Rozyanty, Abdul Rahman; Mohd Nasir, Mat Saad; Mohd Fathullah, Ghazli (MDPI AG, 2021-03-15)
      Many studies have been done using recycled waste materials to minimise environmental problems. It is a great opportunity to explore mechanical recycling and the use of recycled and virgin blend as a material to produce new ...