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Dynamic mechanical analysis of hybrid sugarcane bagasse/rice husk polymer composite
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Dynamic mechanical properties of hybrid sugarcane bagasse/rice husk (SCB/RCH) polymer composite with and without the presence of compatibilizing agent, MA-g-PP were studied. Hybrid polymer composite were prepared with ... -
Power factor properties of Vanadium element doping on B-site of CaMnO₃
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Effect of dopant on thermoelectric properties of CaMnO₃ was investigated. The thermoelectric properties for compound CaMnXO₃ where X= V was calculated by using Density Functional Theory (DFT) in Quantum ESPRESSO and BoltzTraP ... -
Effect of heating duration on the morphology, composition and optical properties of SiC nanomaterials synthesized by microwaves heating
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Silicon carbide nanomaterials has recently drawn an attention of industrial interest due to their excellent mechanical properties especially for silicon carbide nanowhiskers (SiCNWs) which is high thermal stability, good ... -
Synthesis and properties evaluation of sintered bioglass based on 58% SiO₂ - 38% CaO - 4% P₂O₅
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)In this study, 58% SiO₂ - 38% CaO - 4% P₂O₅ bio-glass was synthesised using sol-gel method, pressed into pellets and sintered at three different temperature i.e. 600⁰C, 800⁰C and 1000⁰C. The effect of different sintering ... -
Study on the effect different weight percentage of alumina on aluminium metal matrix composite
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)This paper report the studies the effect of difference weight of alumina particles on pure Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite. The research was done due to the fact to improve the mechanical strength of Al alloy by using ... -
Study on characterization and properties of epoxy hollow spheres
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-05)The elementary aim of this research work is to determine the properties of the Epoxy Syntactic Foam (ESF) and the factors that will diversify their properties. The ESF used in this experiment was ESF filled with Epoxy ... -
The effect of sintering time on 8 Mol% Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (8YSZ) ceramic
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Sinterability of granulated and milled 8mol% Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (8YSZ) ceramics was investigated in this present research. Samples milled and granulated 8YSZ were compacted by using uniaxial pressing at 370 MPa in ... -
Enhancing sugarcane bagasse and rice husk polymer composite performance through process optimization
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-04)Natural fillers have an excellent potential as reinforcement in polymer composites industries. The use of natural fillers in composites is an interesting issue, which has growing consideration and experimentation during ... -
Fabrication and interfacial modification of Nypa Fruticans husk (NFH)/ recycled plastics composites materials
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)The effect of Nypa Fruticans husk (NFH) content and its chemical modification with 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (3-APE) on the tensile properties, morphological and FTIR analysis of rPP/rHDPE/NFH composites were investigated. ... -
A Study of potential of nickel electroplating onto AI alloy
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Electroplating of nickel onto aluminium alloy surface by using nickel sulphate solution as an electrolyte solution. In this study, to determine the effect of different voltage on nickel plating. The aluminium plate was ... -
A study of zinc electroplating process on mild steel in soil water environment application
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)The effect of current density applied to the electroplating process will influence on the surface of mild steel has been investigate by using artificial soil water (CaSO₄.2H₂O). The current density used for this study is ... -
The effect of filler content and chemical modification on properties of Polylactic acid/ Polymethyl Methacrylate/ Nypa Fruticans husk biocomposites
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)The biocomposites of Nypa fruticans Husk (NFH) and poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) were prepared using a twin-screw extruder. The biocomposites were extruded at 180 ºC to 250 ºC, feeder screw of 8 ... -
Effect of scan rate on the corrosion performance of Sn-9Zn solder
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)The corrosion behaviour of Sn-9Zn solders and the effect of corrosion properties of Sn-9Zn solders in sodium chloride (NaCl) solution were studied in open circuit potential and polarized conditions. The corrosion test was ... -
Effect of Potentiodynamic polerization scan rate on the corrosion performance of SN-0.7CU solder in salt solution
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)To investigate corrosion properties of Sn-0.7Cu solders at different scan rate in 3.5 wt% NaCl. To evaluate microstructure, elemental and phase evolution of Sn-0.7Cu solder after NaCl exposure. To study the corrosion ... -
The incorporation of Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR) into Styrene-butadiene Rubber (SBR)/Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) blends
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)In this study, the ternary rubber blends of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and butadiene rubber (BR) are blended with eight different formulations to observe the effects of the ternary blend ... -
Preparation and characterization of cassava starch foams: effect of foaming temperature
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)This research was conducted to study the properties and characterization of cassava starch foam. The cassava starch foam were prepare by mixing the ingredient of desired formulation consists two variables such as the amount ... -
Studies on the effect of waste plastic on the reduction with iron ore at high temperature
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-04)This work investigated the effect of waste plastic (low density polyethylene (LDPE)) on the reduction with iron ore at high temperature. The composite pellets of different compositions were formed from the mixtures of iron ... -
Effects of zinc addition on microstructure and properties of aluminum based alloys fabricated by sand casting process
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-04)Al-Zn alloys were prepared by using sand casting method. The casting process was carried out by several stages that are the preparation of pattern, making of core box, sand mold, melting of raw materials and pouring. The ... -
Flexural strength and crack propagation of porous clay-precipitated calcium carbonate
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Porous clay-precipitated calcium carbonate were prepared via polymeric sponge replication method using precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and red clay as raw materials. Different compositions of precipitated calcium ... -
Modeling the relationship of foam density and pore content of a closed cell epoxy foam
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)