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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 ... -
Study on sensing properties of chitosan-polyethylene oxide-exfoliated graphite based toluene sensors
Chitosan was used as a material to fabricate film sensor because of its structure and properties where it consists of amino group which has free electron. In this study, chitosan was added with polyethylene oxide and ... -
A study on the potential of polystyrene lightweight aggregate in concrete
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Materials Engineering, 2009)Economic reason caused the used of expandable polystyrene increasing every year. The consequence is that the polystyrene wastes also mounted day by day. On the other hand, the source of natural aggregate is non-renewable. ... -
Study on thermoplastic cassava starch modifications via chemical, photo and irradiation induced crosslinking
The characterization of modified thermoplastic starch (TPS) was investigated by means of mechanical properties, thermal properties, scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high ... -
Study the effect of isothermal aging on Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) lead-free solder added with silicon carbide (SiC)
The usage of composite solder is one of the method in improving stability of the solder joints. Addition of certain particles such SiC to form a composite solder has been given greater attention since it can enhance the ... -
Surface modification, characterization and properties of regenerated cellulose NYPA fructicans filled microcrystalline cellulose biocomposite films
The regenerated cellulose (RC) biocomposite films from nypa fruticans (NF) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) were prepared via solvent casting method using ionic liquid. The solvent system of N, N Dimethylacetamide ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of ternary system LiCoPO₄-LiNiPO₄-LiMnPO₄ cathode materials for Li-ION batteries
Electrochemical energy storage devices with high energy density are important in modern society. In order to obtain high energy density Li ion batteries, cathode materials with high discharge voltage and discharge capacity ... -
Synthesis and characterization of a two-step reduced Graphene Oxide for antena applications in the microwave resime
This thesis presents the development of a two-step reduced graphene oxide that is to be implemented as the radiating element for a patch antenna. The two-step reduced graphene oxide is prepared with graphite powder and is ... -
Synthesis and characterization of BaTiO3 pellets and thin films
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Materials Engineering, 2014)Barium titanate was synthesized using a solid state approach and an aqueous method. Solid state syntheses were used to prepare barium titanate pellets using a powder metallurgy method. Appropriate amounts of barium ... -
Synthesis and characterization of reduced grahene oxide (rGO) / tips-pentacene composite material for organic thin film transistor (OTFT) sensor platform
Organic thin film transistor (OTFT) has drawn a lot of attention due to their advantages of flexible, transparent, easy to fabricate and cost effective production. The main problem occurred in OTFT was its lower ion mobility ... -
Synthesis of carbon nanomaterials using chemical vapor deposition technique for liquid adsorption
(Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2011-09)The synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Helical Carbon Nanofibers (HCNFs) using Floating Catalyst-Chemical Vapor Deposition method (FC-CVD) is reported. Acetone and ethanol are used as carbon sources, hydrogen as ... -
Synthesis of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) nano-particles using turbo-mixing reactive precipitation
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is a crystalline compound appear abundantly in nature substance mostly in sedimentary rocks which comprise more than 4% of the earth’s crust throughout the world. Calcium carbonate is one of the ... -
Synthesis, characterization and properties of low density polyethylene filled with reduced graphite oxide
Graphite based materials have become promising candidates in polyolefin nanocomposites in widening the application such as a packaging material. However, the utilization of these combination exhibits a doubt on how was ...