Nik Noriman Zulkepli, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr.: Recent submissions
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Insight on the structural aspect of ENR-50/TiO2 hybrid in KOH/C3H8O medium revealed by NMR spectroscopy
(Elsevier, 2020)The ring-opening reactions (ROR) of epoxide groups in epoxidized natural rubber/titania (ENR-50/TiO2) hybrid in potassium hydroxide/isopropanol medium were examined using NMR spectroscopy and supported by the FTIR technique. ... -
Thermal properties of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA)/ montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites for biomedical applications
(EDP Sciences, 2016)The viability of nanocomposites comprising Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) filled montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay as candidate materials of biomedical devices was investigated. EVA/MMT nanocomposites were prepared by incorporating ... -
Effect of particle size on mechanical properties of Sawdust-High density Polyethylene composites under various strain rates
(North Carolina State University, 2016)There is a need to understand the effect of wood particle size, as it affects the characteristics of wood-based composites. This study considers the effect of wood particle size relative to the dynamic behavior of wood ... -
Study on Surface Integrity of AISI 1045 Carbon Steel when machined by Carbide Cutting Tool under wet conditions
(EDP Sciences, 2017)This paper presents the evaluation of surface roughness and roughness profiles when machining carbon steel under wet conditions with low and high cutting speeds. The workpiece materials and cutting tools selected in this ... -
The influence of Rice Husk Fiber on The Properties of Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Rice Husk Compounds
(EDP Sciences, 2016)In this work, curing characteristics, tensile and physical properties of epoxidized natural rubber/ rice husk (ENR-50/RH) compounds were investigated. Different RH loading (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 Phr) and size (fine size ... -
Robust interface on ENR-50/TiO2 nanohybrid material based sol-gel technique: Insights into synthesis, characterization and applications in optical
(Elsevier, 2020-06)In this work, the sol–gel technique was used to prepare a new organic–inorganic hybrid from Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR-50) and Titanium dioxide (TiO2) by blending different content of titania precursors (10, 30, and ... -
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 ... -
Effect of cobalt stearate on outdoor exposure of LLDPE/soy spent powder blends
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)In this study, the degradability of low linear density polyethylene (LLDPE) and soy spent powder blends under outdoor exposure of Malaysia. Cobalt stearate was used as a pro-oxidant. The degradation of the blends was ... -
Characterizations on the effect of processing of polymers blend with petroleum coke (part I)
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Global demand for plastics has grown significantly over the past decades, and will continue to expand with rising income levels in emerging economies; a number of approaches have been used to recycle polymer waste. While ... -
Comparison of mechanical properties of polypropylene/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber/rice husk powder composites modified with silane and acetic anhydride compound
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-09)Polypropylene(PP)/Acrylonitrile butadiene rubber(NBRr)/rice husk powder(RHP) composites was fabricated with silane and acetic anhydride treatment agent. The in- situ formed RHP filled PP/NBRr composites were prepared by ... -
Thermal properties of different recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber glove (NBRr) size and its blend ratios on SBR/NBRr blends
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013-09)The effects of SBR/NBRr blends on thermal properties of such thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were carried out. Results showed that by incorporating the smallest size NBRr ... -
Effect of carbon black/silica hybrid filler on thermal properties, fatigue life, and natural weathering of SBR/recycled NBR blends
(Taylor and Francis Group, LLC, 2013-03)The utilization of nitrile glove waste will spark a great deal of interest in the rubber industry in developing cost-effective techniques to convert waste and used rubber into a processable form. Blends of styrene butadiene ... -
Tensile properties and FTIR analysis of HDPE/soya spent powder in oven aging
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)This investigation involves pure HDPE and then HDPE with addition of soya spent powder with different weight percentagesbefore and after exposing in the oven aging. The characteristics of pure HDPE and HDPE/ soya spent ... -
Effect of compost medium on oxidative- linear low density polyethylene/soya powder blends
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)One alternative to enhance the degradability of polyethylene is the addition of prooxidant substances to their matix. The polymer materials are called oxo-biodegradable. Current investigation aimed to assess the abiotic ... -
Thermal properties of linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/soya spent powder blends with the addition of epoxidised natural rubber
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Soya spent powder as an inexpensive and renewable source has been used as a filler for linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE) in this study. Linear-low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/soya spent powder composites were prepared ... -
Tensile properties LLDPE/soya spent powder blends: Oven aging
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)/soya spent powder blends with different blends ratio were prepared by using internal mixer. Soya spent powder was varied from 5 to 40 wt. The thermal degradability was assessed by ... -
The effect of different sizes "Batu Reput" (Dolomite) as a filler in SMR L and ENR-50
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)The effects of different sizes of "Batu Reput" (Dolomite) filler which are smaller size (<63μm) and bigger size (75-150μm) on tensile and morphological properties of "Batu Reput" (Dolomite) filled SMR L and epoxidized ... -
The tensile properties and morphology analysis of recycled mattress filled natural rubber compounds
(AENSI Publisher All rights reserved, 2013-10)The tensile properties and morphology analysis of Recycled Mattress (rMat) filled Standard Malaysian Rubber (SMR L) and Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR 50) was successfully studied. The both compounds were prepared by two ... -
Thermal properties of Sn-0.7Cu/re-Al composite lead-free solder
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)Composite approach in lead-free solder development was perceived as an expectation in finding new robust solder. Accordingly, Sn-0.7Cu/re-Al composite lead-free solder with varying amount of recycled-Aluminium (0, 3.0, 3.5 ... -
High temperature creep and hydrogen embrittlement failure of a steam trap bypass tube
(Trans Tech Publications, 2013)A coal fired power plant with its normal operation temperature of 540°C in which its steam trap bypass tube in that power plant was totally fractured. The aim of this study is to explore the evidence related to the steam ...