Effect of multiple extrusions and influence of PP contamination on the thermal characteristics of bottle grade recycled PET by Itim, Bachir, Philip, Mathew

“…The thermal characteristics of bottle grade recycled PET pellets contaminated with 5% PP prepared by multiple extrusions were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) at constant heating rate of 10 degrees C/min for various extrusion cycles. …”
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Preparation and characterization of magnetic chitosan and its application for preconcentration of platinum(IV) metal ions by Mohd Daud, Jamaluddin, Ahmad, Nurliza

“…Physical characterizations of the beads were carried out by scanning electron microscope (SEM), image analyzer, Fourier transformed infrared spectrometer (FTIR) and vibrating-sample magnetometer (VSM). …”
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Surface modification by EDM using CO-CR sintered powder metallurgy electrod by Khan, Ahsan Ali, Ndaliman , Mohammed Baba, Ali , Mohammad Yeakub, Mansor, Mas Hafizah, Idrus, Nurul-Ain

“…The EDM variables of peak current, pulse duration and pulse interval were applied to investigate these surface properties. Scanning electron microscopy / energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy SEM/EDX analysis confirmed migration of electrode materials (Co and Cr) onto the EDMed surface. …”
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Rheological and thermal behaviour of high impact polystyrene nanocomposite by Al-Ghamdi, Ahmed S., Ali, Mohammad Yeakub

“…Glass transition temperature (Tg) were also investigated using non-isothermal differential scanning calorimeter analysis. The viscosity was found to be directly proportional to MWCNTs’ loading, up to five times the value of pure HIPS at loading level of 7.5wt% of MWCNTs. …”
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Kenaf biomass as potential biopolymer by Mustafa Kamalbhrin, Mohd. Adlan, N. , Nuraisyah, Anuar, Hazleen, Mel, Maizirwan, Seeni Mohamed, Nurhafizah, Mohd. Nasir, Nur Aimi

“…The characteristic of treated and untreated kenaf biomass were tested by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) and also Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis. …”
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Novel characterization technique by using an SEM by Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy, -, Jufriadi, Muhida, Riza, Takata, Masasuke

“…This report gives a simple explanation on this phenomenon. A scanning electron microscope was used not only as a tool to produce energetic electron beam to charge an insulator without metallic coating and to produce a surface discharging (surface breakdown/flashover) but also to observe the visible charging and discharging on the sample surface. …”
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A technique to suppress mutual coupling in densely packed antenna arrays using metamaterial supersubstrate by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Limiti, Ernesto, Virdee, Bal Singh, Shafai, Lotfollah

“…The proposed technique is easily realizable and can be used effectively in beam scanning applications.…”
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Waste polymer blended with copolymer polypropylene to enhance mechanical properties using injection moulding by S., N. Afiqah, M. Rus, Anika Zafiah, Syah, A. Shahrizan, M. J., Farhana Hazwanee, M., Noraini, I., S. Aida

“…The microstruc-tures of the fractured surface of the specimens were examined under Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The tensile properties of the composites decreased with the increase of UV irradiation due to photo degradation. …”

Synthesis and characterization of carbon nano-structures for methane storage by Danna, A. B. M., Iyuke, S. E., Fakhru'l-Razi, Ahmadun, Chuah, T. G., Atieh, Muataz A., Al-Khatib, Ma'an Fahmi Rashid

“…The temperatures for the synthesis were varied between 900 to 11500C to produce three distinct nanostructures, which are carbon nanotubes, nanofibers and carbon nanoporous balls. Upon scanning with scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), the diameters of the carbon nano-particles obtained ranged from 89 to 340 nm. …”
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Investigating the possible hierarchical order of reading skills using the many-facet Rasch Model by Badrasawi, Kamal J I, Abu Kassim, Noor Lide

“…The test items were identified according to the skill areas associated with them (interpreting information, making inference, understanding figurative language, drawing conclusions, scanning for details, and finding out word meanings); context type (linear and non-linear); and text type (ads, notices, a chart, a story extract, short messages, a poem, a brochure, and a formal letter). …”
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In-situ biofabrication of silver nanoparticles in ceiba pentandra natural fiber using entada spiralis extract with their antibacterial and catalytic dye reduction properties by Wan Mat Khalir, Wan Khaima Azira, Shameli, Kamyar, Jazayeri, Seyed Davoud, Othman, Nor Azizi, Che Jusoh, Nurfatehah Wahyuny, Mohd Hassan, Norazian

“…The properties of Ag-NPs incorporated in the C. pentandra fiber (C. pentandra/Ag-NPs) were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Transmission Electron Microscope (FETEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Thermogravimetric (TGA) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analyses. …”
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Microwaves assisted Poly-L-Lactide synthesis using covalently immobilized candida antarctica lipase B onto Nanopolystyrene by Bukhari, Syed Attaullah Shah

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Modification of bacterial cellulose with citric acid and its evaluation for potential application in bone tissue regeneration by Salihu, Rabiu

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Novel green nanobio-based reagent for rapid visualisation of latent fingerprints on non-porous substrates immersed in a natural outdoor pond by Azman, Aida Rasyidah

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Metamaterial-inspired antenna array for application in microwave breast imaging systems for tumor detection by Alibakhshikenari, Mohammad, Virdee, Bal Singh, Shukla, Pancham, Parchin, Naser Ojaroudi, Azpilicueta, Leyre, See, Chan, Abd-Alhameed, Raed, Falcone, Francisco, Huynen, Isabelle, Denidni, Tayeb A., Limiti, Ernesto

“…This means that antennas in the array (i) can be closely spaced to accommodate more radiators to achieve higher-resolution imaging scans, and (ii) the imagining scans can be done over a wider frequency range to ascertain better contrast in electrical parameters between malignant tumor-tissue and the surrounding normal breast-tissue to facilitate the detection of breast-tumor. …”
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Gel-like properties of MCM-41 material and its transformation to MCM-50 in a caustic alkaline surround by Saputra, Hens, Othman, Raihan, Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy, Muhida, Riza, Ani, Mohd Hanafi

“…The structural change of the material is verified with X-Ray diffractograms and supported by observation using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). As the KOH weight ratio increases, the MCM-41 hexagonal arrays structure gradually transforms into MCM-50 lamellar structure before disappearing completely at 80 wt.% KOH. …”
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Adaptive RS-group scheduling for WiMAX multihop relay by Saeed, Rashid Abdelhaleem, Al-Talib , S.A., Al-Ahdal, T.A., Mohamad, H., Abbas, Majed, Ali, Bashir, Odeh, M.

“…The proposed scheduling algorithm introduces new signalling to support functions such as soft and hard horizontal-RS neighbour scanning, bandwidth request, forwarding of PDUs and connection management. …”
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Immobilization of Chitosan onto Carbon Nanotubes for Lead Removal from Water by Al-Khatib, Ma'an Fahmi Rashid, Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed, Qudsieh, Isam Y., Husain, Iman A. F.

“…The immobilization was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM). The obtained nanocomposite was used as an adsorbent material for lead removal from aqueous solutions and its removal capacity was tested. …”
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Distribution of marine sand-dwelling dinoflagellates in Dinawan Island, Sabah by Abdul Latif, Asilah Al Has, Mohammad Noor, Normawaty

“…In this study, 20 dinaflagellates were identified based on Light Microscope (LM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Prorocentrum rhatymum was commonly found at the sand samples collected. …”
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Surface modification by EDM using Co-Cr sintered powder metallurgy electrode by Khan, Ahsan Ali, Mohammed , Baba Ndaliman, Ali, Mohammad Yeakub, Mansor, Mas Hafizah, Idrus, Nurul-Ain

“…The EDM variables of peak current, pulse duration and pulse interval were applied to investigate these surface properties. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) / energy dispersive X-ray (EDX)spectroscopy analysis confirmed migration of electrode materials (Co and Cr) onto the EDMed surface. …”
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