Preparation and characterizations of latex/filler nanocomposites by Omar, Mohamad Firdaus, Mohamad, Nuriah, Ali, Fathilah

“…Universal tensile machine was used to analyze the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, while the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) were used to observe the morphological and thermal properties of the nanocomposites, respectively. …”
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Production of α-amylase by immobilized bacillus subtilis in polymeric polyHIPE matrix by Jimat, Dzun Noraini, Harwood, Colin, Akay, Galip

“…The morphology, viability and proliferation of the immobilized cells on PHP matrices were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The SPHP with a pore size of 36.0 μm performed better with respect to the production of α-amylase and the penetration of cells through the whole matrix compared to other SPHPs. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of Chang’s attenuation correction technique on similar transverse views of cold and hot regions in Tc-99m SPECT: a phantom study by Sayed, Inayatullah Shah, Hassan, Aima Harfiza

“…A novel phantom loaded with Tc-99m is scanned. Data acquisition parameters are chosen same as that in patient studies. …”
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Effects of simple abrasive combing and pretreatments on properties of pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) and PALF-Vinyl ester composite adhesion by Abd. Rahman, Mohamed, Mohd. Salit, Sapuan, Mridha, Shahjahan, Abdan, Khalina

“…Morphological study using scanning electron microscope was used to confirm the findings. …”
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Position of static cylinder effect on base flows by Asadullah, Mohammed, Khan, Sher Afghan, Asrar, Waqar, Sulaeman, Erwin

“…In a second it is capable of scanning 250 samples, followed by computing the overall average and store it on the disk. …”
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Cr5.7Si2.3P8N24 - a Chromium(+IV) Nitridosilicate Phosphate with Amphibole‐type structure by Pointner, Monika M., Fisher, Katherine R., Weidemann, Martin, Wolf, Florian, Wright, Jonathan, Bright, Eleanor Lawrence, Giacobbe, Carlotta, Oeckler, Oliver, Schnick, Wolfgang

“…The structure consists of vertex‐sharing PN4‐tetrahedra forming zweier double chains and edge‐sharing (Si,Cr)‐centered octahedra forming separated ribbons. Atomic resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy shows ordered Si and Cr sites next to a disordered Si/Cr site. …”
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Antibacterial Activity of Red Ginger (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) and Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia) Extracts as Growth Inhibitors of Klebsiella pneumonia by Siti Juariah, Siti Juariah, Fazleen I.A. Bakar, Fazleen I.A. Bakar, Mohd F.A. Bakar, Mohd F.A. Bakar, Susi Endrini, Susi Endrini, Sri Kartini, Sri Kartini, Azman Mohamad, Azman Mohamad, Ahmad F.M. Hanafi, Ahmad F.M. Hanafi

“…Further observations on bacterial cell leakage showed that the higher concentration of mixed ethanol extract, red ginger and black turmeric, the higher the leakage of K. pneumoniae bacterial cells seen from the increase in absorbance values that could be captured by wavelengths of 260 nm and 280 nm, respectively. Based on scanning electron microscope (SEM), the quantity of K. pneumoniae after treating black turmeric, red ginger, and mixed ethanol extracts decreased, and the cell walls became wrinkled and destroyed. …”
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Effect of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) as a Pozzolan on the Strength Improvement of Cement Stabilized Peat by Abu Talib, Mohd Khaidir, Arifin, Siti Nor Hidayah, Madun, Aziman, Md Dan, Mohd Firdaus, Pakir, Faizal

“…Laboratory tests including moisture content, organic content, fibre content, liquid limit, particle size analysis, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) together with Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis were experimented to investigate properties base of peatlands located at Pontian with the proportion of mixing ratio of RHA between 5% to 20%. …”
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Effect of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) as a Pozzolan on the Strength Improvement of Cement Stabilized Peat by Abu Talib, Mohd Khaidir, Arifin, Siti Nor Hidayah, Madun, Aziman, Md Dan, Mohd Firdaus, Pakir, Faizal

“…Laboratory tests including moisture content, organic content, fibre content, liquid limit, particle size analysis, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) together with Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) analysis were experimented to investigate properties base of peatlands located at Pontian with the proportion of mixing ratio of RHA between 5% to 20%. …”
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Mechanochemical synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanopowder: Effects of rotation speed and milling time on powder properties by Syed Abu Bakar, Sharifah Adzila, Iis, Sopyan, Abd Shukor, Mohd Hamdi

“…Characterization of nanopowders were accomplished by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), nanosizer analysis, field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). …”
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Holistic energy healing practices: A preliminary study from an Islamic perspective by Awang, Abd. Rahman, Abdullah, Jariah

“…The technique of applying SHE for healing oneself, others, animals, plants, food, storm, heavy rain, pain-relief and others will be discussed. The scanning on the roots of the health problems will also be demonstrated. …”
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Effect of different parameters on the pDNA-loaded microspheres prepared by double emulsion solvent evaporation method by Doolaanea, Abd. Almonem, Harun Ismail, Ahmad Fahmi, Mohamed, Farahidah

“…Resultant microsoheres were characterized for size distribution and external morphology by laser and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. Encapsulation efficiency was also calculated and the DNA was quantified by UV absorbance (NanoQuant). it was found that, increasing the PVA concentration from 1% w/v to 5% w/v reduced that mean particle size from 11.39um to 3.74um. …”
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Fabrication of aluminium doped zinc oxide piezoelectric thin film on a silicon substrate for piezoelectric MEMS energy harvesters by Md Ralib @ Md Raghib, Aliza 'Aini, Nordin, Anis Nurashikin, Salleh, Hanim, Othman, Raihan

“…Material characterization was performed using X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy to evaluate the piezoelectric qualities, surface morphology and the cross section. …”
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Radiographic study of developmental alteration in tooth number among children in Kuantan by Sukmasari, Susi, Ardini, Yunita Dewi, Azaldin, Nurul Hazirah, Ismail, Nabilahuda

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Oxidative behaviour of four Malaysian edible plant extracts in model and food oil systems by Jaswir, Irwandi, Octavianti, Fitri, Hendri, Ridar, ., Elmi, Khatib, Alfi

“…Results from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis showed that addition of red spinatch and Chinese cabbage extract samples to the oil in the system reduced the oxidation as evidenced by longer To of antioxidants-treated samples. …”
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Effect of processing routes on the mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of PLA-based hybrid biocomposite by Kaiser, Mohammad Rejaul, Anuar, Hazleen, Samat, Noorasikin, Abdul Razak, Shamsul Bahri

“…These findings were also supported by scanning electron micrograph (SEM) and transmission electron micrograph (TEM) where in double extruded composite a better dispersion of nanoclay was observed. …”
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Learning curve for double-balloon enteroscopy: findings from an analysis of 282 procedures by Tee, Hoi Poh, How, Soon Hin, Arthur J., Kaffes

“…This study reviewed all cases from June 2006 to April 2011 with a target lesion in the small-bowel identified by either capsule endoscopy or computed tomography scan posted for DBE examinations. Main outcome measurements were: (1) Technical success of aDBE defined by finding or excluding a target lesion after achieving sufficient length of small bowel intubation; and (2) Technical success for rDBE was defined by either finding the target lesion or achieving stable overtube placement in the ileum. …”
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Influence of preheating on performance of circular carbide inserts in end milling of carbon steel by A.K.M., Nurul Amin, Abraham, Irwan, Nor, Khairusshima, Ahmed, Mirghani Ishak

“…Worn tools and pitches of serrated chip teeth were studied under a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It was observed that during machining with and without preheating the main chatter frequencies remained practically constant and close to the natural frequencies of the system components while the amplitudes varied with cutting conditions. …”
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Observation on void formed in oxide scale of Fe-Cr-Ni alloy at 1073K in dry and humid environments by Akhbar, Kaderi, Ani, Mohd Hanafi, Othman, Raihan, Mohd Zainal, Ahmad Zaki

“…EDX analysis done shows varying compositions of Fe,Cr,Ni and O in outer and inner oxide scale, oxide scale/metal interface and metal. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) was used to investigate voids formed in the cross sections of the oxidized samples. …”
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Differentiation of pork from other meat species by lipid analysis methodologies by Marikkar, Mohammed Nazrim

“…The isolated lipid samples were analyzed using instrumental techniques such as gas liquid chromatography (GLC), reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), elemental analyzer–isotope ratio mass spectrometry (EA-IRMS), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). According to GLC, lard and chicken fat shared common characteristics by having palmitic, oleic and linoleic acid as major fatty acids while beef and mutton fats shared common characteristics by possessing palmitic, stearic and oleic acid as major fatty acids. …”
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