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View article: Predictive Analytics for Employability in Malaysian TVET with a Hybrid of Regression and Clustering Methods
Predictive Analytics for Employability in Malaysian TVET with a Hybrid of Regression and Clustering Methods Open
Graduate employability remains a high concern for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, particularly within Malaysia’s Technical University Network (MTUN), where producing industry-ready graduates is a centra…
View article: Exploring the Needs for OrCam Learn Assistive Technology among Library Users with Reading Difficulties
Exploring the Needs for OrCam Learn Assistive Technology among Library Users with Reading Difficulties Open
Reading difficulties is a specific form of Dyslexia, which is a learning disability characterised by visual processing difficulties where text may appear to "move," blur, or "jump." It also leads to increased reading fatigue, which can hin…
View article: Thermal, Dynamic Mechanical, Mechanical and Flammability Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes Filled Polyamide 11 Nanocomposites
Thermal, Dynamic Mechanical, Mechanical and Flammability Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes Filled Polyamide 11 Nanocomposites Open
The effects of various filler contents on the thermal, dynamic mechanical, mechanical, as well as flammability properties of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) filler and polyamide 11 (PA 11) matrixes are investigated in this research. The nanoco…
View article: Compatibilization of Poly (lactic acid)/Polycarbonate Blends using Triacetin-mediated Interchange Reactions
Compatibilization of Poly (lactic acid)/Polycarbonate Blends using Triacetin-mediated Interchange Reactions Open
There is a strong interest in the use of poly (lactic acid) PLA which is a renewable polymer for environmental sustainability. The aim of the paper is to improve the properties of PLA by blending with polycarbonate (PC) at various ratios u…
View article: Novel Intumescent Flame Retardant of Hybrid Graphene Oxide-Halloysite-Ammonium Polyphosphate: Corrosion Resistance and Flame Retardancy Study
Novel Intumescent Flame Retardant of Hybrid Graphene Oxide-Halloysite-Ammonium Polyphosphate: Corrosion Resistance and Flame Retardancy Study Open
View article: Mechanical, thermal, tribological, and flammability properties of polybutylene terephthalate composites: Comparing the effects of synthetic wollastonite nanofibers, natural wollastonite, and graphene oxide
Mechanical, thermal, tribological, and flammability properties of polybutylene terephthalate composites: Comparing the effects of synthetic wollastonite nanofibers, natural wollastonite, and graphene oxide Open
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) composites were prepared with 1.0 phr synthetic wollastonite nanofibers (SWN), natural wollastonite (NW) and graphene oxide (GO) to study the effect of different fillers on mechanical, thermal, tribological…
View article: Intumescent flame retardant based on sepiolite filled rigid polyurethane foam
Intumescent flame retardant based on sepiolite filled rigid polyurethane foam Open
This research aims to investigate the role of a new carbonizing agent (that is sepiolite) in the RPUF polymeric system's intumescent flame retardants (IFR) system, as well as the impact of sepiolite nanoclay on the morphology and flame res…
View article: Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid/Liquid Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Graphene Oxide Composites
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid/Liquid Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Graphene Oxide Composites Open
Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the biodegradable polymer that is widely used in many applications to replace petroleum-based polymer. Despite the advantages of PLA, its disadvantages such as poor toughness and brittleness restrict the usa…
View article: Novel Intumescent Flame Retardant of Ammonium Polyphosphate/Sepiolite/Melamine on Rigid Polyurethane Foam: Morphologies, and Flammability Properties
Novel Intumescent Flame Retardant of Ammonium Polyphosphate/Sepiolite/Melamine on Rigid Polyurethane Foam: Morphologies, and Flammability Properties Open
Rigid polyurethane (RPU) foams have been effectively modified with various intumescent flame retardants (IFR) of ammonium polyphosphate/sepiolite/melamine. This study aims to examine the morphologies and fire behaviour of RPU foams by expl…
View article: Retraction Note to: Viscoelastic Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/Nano-Calcium Carbonate Nanocomposites Modified by a Coupling Agent
Retraction Note to: Viscoelastic Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene/Nano-Calcium Carbonate Nanocomposites Modified by a Coupling Agent Open
View article: Effect of Nanofillers on Tribological Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review on Recent Development
Effect of Nanofillers on Tribological Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review on Recent Development Open
Polymer nanocomposites with enhanced performances are becoming a trend in the current research field, overcoming the limitations of bulk polymer and meeting the demands of market and society in tribological applications. Polytetrafluoroeth…
View article: Effect of Curing Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Bio-Phenolic/Epoxy Polymer Blends
Effect of Curing Temperature on Mechanical Properties of Bio-Phenolic/Epoxy Polymer Blends Open
Nowadays, researchers continue studies for alternative materials to replace the redundant petroleum-based products. The combination of various polymer mixture process mainly from bio-polymer material as a matrix property could reduce the d…
View article: Cabalistic Rheological & Thermodynamically Characteristics of Some Naturals Dyes (Experiment for Undergraduate students)
Cabalistic Rheological & Thermodynamically Characteristics of Some Naturals Dyes (Experiment for Undergraduate students) Open
Mysterious puissance of temperature on rheology and thermodynamics were studied on three natural dyes.The flowing property of all dyes was also examined at a constant temperature that was 25±1ºC.Randomness was observed in viscosity at a co…
View article: Exploring the Effects of Fermented Chitin Nanowhiskers on Tensile and Thermal Properties of Poly(ethylene glycol) modified Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites
Exploring the Effects of Fermented Chitin Nanowhiskers on Tensile and Thermal Properties of Poly(ethylene glycol) modified Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites Open
The incorporation of fermented chitin nanowhiskers (FCHW) into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) increased the tensile modulus and strength of PLA at the expense of ductility. The brittleness of PLA can be overcome with the use of plasticizer such a…
View article: Effect of Shea Nutshell Ash on the Mechanical Properties of Cast Al6061
Effect of Shea Nutshell Ash on the Mechanical Properties of Cast Al6061 Open
Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) has attracted much interest in aerospace, defence and automotive applications due to its high strength to weight ratio. However, the manufacturing technique, nature and combination of the matrix and reinf…
View article: Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Bio-Phenolic/Epoxy Polymer Blends
Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Bio-Phenolic/Epoxy Polymer Blends Open
Polymer blends is a well-established and suitable method to produced new polymeric materials as compared to synthesis of a new polymer. The combination of two different types of polymers will produce a new and unique material, which has th…
View article: Plasticizing Effects of Epoxidized Palm Oil on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)/Poly(caprolactone) Blends
Plasticizing Effects of Epoxidized Palm Oil on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)/Poly(caprolactone) Blends Open
Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) (PHBV), a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer, has attracted much attention because of increasing interest in protection of environment. PHBV is brittle, thus has restricted application. Improvement of its…
View article: Kenaf fibers reinforced unsaturated polyester composites: A review
Kenaf fibers reinforced unsaturated polyester composites: A review Open
Recently development of high-performance polymer composites made from natural resources in the various sectors is increasing tremendously due to the environmental issues and health hazard possessed by the synthetic fibers during disposal a…
View article: Electrical properties of graphene filled UPVC nanocomposites for mining pipe application
Electrical properties of graphene filled UPVC nanocomposites for mining pipe application Open
Graphene-filled UPVC nanocomposites is expected to be a promising material for mining pipe application. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the electrical properties of UPVC filled with graphene derivatives: graphene oxide (GO…
View article: Effects of Sulphuric Acid Concentrations during Solvolysis Process of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Effects of Sulphuric Acid Concentrations during Solvolysis Process of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Open
According to Nicholas Negroponte, “No matter what global problem you are dreading, whether it’s the elimination of poverty, whether it’s the creation of peace, whether its solving environmental energy problems, the solution- whatever it is…
View article: THERMAL, DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE/POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE BLENDS
THERMAL, DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSIS AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYBUTYLENE TEREPHTHALATE/POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE BLENDS Open
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and mechanical tests were conducted to characterize the properties of polybutylene terephthalate/polyethylene terephthalate (PBT/PET) blends. PBT and PET were blend…
View article: EFFECT OF CHITIN SOURCE AND CONTENT ON PROPERTIES OF CHITIN NANOWHISKERS FILLED POLYLACTIC ACID COMPOSITES
EFFECT OF CHITIN SOURCE AND CONTENT ON PROPERTIES OF CHITIN NANOWHISKERS FILLED POLYLACTIC ACID COMPOSITES Open
This study investigates the use of chitin nanowhiskers (CHW) from different chitin sources to develop CHW reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposite. Chitin sources used in this study were commercial chitin (CC), fermented chitin (FC) …
View article: The Effect of pH on the Preparation of Electrically Conductive and Physically Stable PANI/Sago Blend Film via in situ Polymerization
The Effect of pH on the Preparation of Electrically Conductive and Physically Stable PANI/Sago Blend Film via in situ Polymerization Open
This study attempts to prepare electrically conductive and physically stable PANI/Sago starch films by a simple one-pot synthesis method using ultrasound irradiation technique. To attain physical stability of the prepared films, the pH of …
View article: Recycled Poly(ethylene terephthalate) as Dye Adsorbent : A Mini-Review
Recycled Poly(ethylene terephthalate) as Dye Adsorbent : A Mini-Review Open
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) has become one of the most major post-consumer plastic waste, in addition to poly(ethylene), poly(propylene), poly(styrene) and poly(vinyl chloride). PET bottles are mostly used in packaging of drinking a…
View article: Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid/Liquid Epoxidized Natural Rubber Blends
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid/Liquid Epoxidized Natural Rubber Blends Open
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a potential polymer to be used in various applications due to biodegradable and biocompatible characteristics. However, its brittle nature limits the usage of PLA. In order to improve the brittleness of PLA, liquid…
View article: Synergistic Effect of Graphene Oxide/Halloysite in Anticorrosion Performance and Flame Retardancy Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposite Coating
Synergistic Effect of Graphene Oxide/Halloysite in Anticorrosion Performance and Flame Retardancy Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposite Coating Open
Synergistic effect composed of graphene oxide (GO) and halloysite (HNT) to serve as a promising anticorrosion performance and to enhance flame retardant (FR) properties of epoxy nanocomposite coating (NC) is studied. Using an epoxy as the …
View article: The Effect of Sonication Time on the Properties of Electrically Conductive PANI/Sago Starch Blend Prepared by the One-Pot Synthesis Method
The Effect of Sonication Time on the Properties of Electrically Conductive PANI/Sago Starch Blend Prepared by the One-Pot Synthesis Method Open
This study is part of ongoing research on the preparation of electrically conductive and physically stable Polyaniline/Sago starch (PANI/Sago) blend films using a simple one-pot synthesis method. The synthesis of PANI in the presence of Sa…
View article: Flammability, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate/Dolomite Composites
Flammability, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polybutylene Terephthalate/Dolomite Composites Open
The objective of this study is to determine the effects of dolomite content on flammability, thermal and mechanical properties of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT)/ dolomite composites.PBT and dolomite were blended together at different dol…
View article: Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Montmorillonite-Reinforced Polypropylene/Rice Husk Hybrid Nanocomposites
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Montmorillonite-Reinforced Polypropylene/Rice Husk Hybrid Nanocomposites Open
In recent years, there has been considerable interest in the use of natural fibers as potential reinforcing fillers in polymer composites despite their hydrophilicity, which limits their widespread commercial application. The present study…
View article: Effect of graphene nanoplatelets on flame retardancy and corrosion resistance of epoxy nanocomposite coating
Effect of graphene nanoplatelets on flame retardancy and corrosion resistance of epoxy nanocomposite coating Open
Various concentrations of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) i.e. 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 wt. % were incorporated into the epoxy resin by sonication technique and mechanical agitation process. Limiting oxygen index (LOI) test and thermogravim…