Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of novel bamboo/kenaf fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites by Khan, Abir, Salit @ Sinon, Mohd Sapuan, Zainudin, E.S., Zuhri, M.Y.M.

“…The physical properties (density, void content, crystallinity via XRD, and chemical interactions via FTIR), mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, compressive, impact, and hardness), and thermal properties (Thermogravimetric analysis-TGA and Differential scanning calorimetry-DSC) were thoroughly analyzed. …”
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Efficient top-k continuous query processing over sliding window model (SWM) method on uncertain data stream by Wahab, Raja Azhan Syah Raja, Rum, Siti Nurulain Mohd, Ibrahim, Hamidah, Ishak, Iskandar

“…Different methods are available to handle Top-k queries in various types of UDS, and their key concerns include reducing duplicate scans of the entire dataset, enhancing uncertainty computation, and focusing on processing the latest tuple item entry. …”
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Effect of alkaline treatment on the thermo-physicochemical and mechanical properties of biochar powder/Washingtonia robusta fibers/PLA hybrid biocomposites by Dembri, Isma, Belaadi, Ahmed, Lekrine, Abdelaziz, Jawaid, Mohammad, Ismail, Ahmad Safwan, Ghernaout, Djamel

“…Indeed, the untreated and alkali-treated fibers were observed by SEM and then characterized by thermogravimetric analysis/differential scanning calorimetry. Fourier transform infrared showed physical and chemical changes with surface degradation of the WR treated at higher concentrations (3% NaOH). …”
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CSQUiD: an index and non-probability framework for constrained skyline query processing over uncertain data by Lawal, Ma'aruf Mohammed, Ibrahim, Hamidah, Mohd Sani, Nor Fazlida, Yaakob, Razali, Alwan, Ali A.

“…Given a collection of objects with uncertain data, the CSQUiD framework constructs the minimum bounding rectangles (MBRs) by employing the X-tree indexing structure. Instead of scanning the whole collection of objects, only objects within the dominant MBRs are analyzed in determining the final skylines. …”
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Dosimetric study of fletcher’s applicator in high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy for cervical cancer: TLD measurements in pelvic water phantom by Sallehudin,, Muhammad Nursyabil

“…Materials and Method: The eight sets of thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLD), calibrated using an Iridium-192 source, were placed across the bladder and rectum organ at risk (OAR) inside the heterogenous pelvic water phantom and computed tomography (CT) scanned for image acquisition. The planning of the cervical brachytherapy is done to obtain the calculated TPS dose using the CT image with an 8Gy dose prescription. …”
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Effects of transport inhibitors on the cellular uptake of liposomes from mycobacterium smegmatis by human monocytes dendritic cells by Nordin, Nor Asyikin

“…In this study, PBMC of healthy individuals was collected and sorted to study the monocyte populations by flow cytometry, while uptake mechanisms of liposomes-Msmeg will be viewed by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) and confocal microscopy. …”
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Influence Of Different Ratios Of Gdc-Sdc On Ssc/Gdc–Sdc Dual Composite Cathode For Intermediate-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Roslan, Mohammad Fikrey, Abd Rahman, Hamimah, Azmi, Mohd Azham, MohdTukimon, Mohd Faizal, Jaidi, Zolhafizi, Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Zul Idzham

“…The chemical compatibility and microstructure properties of the composite powders were examined via Xray diffraction and scanning electron microscope, respectively. The porosity and density of the composite cathode pellets were also measured. …”
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Parametric optimisation of microhardness on heat-treated electroless Ni-YSZ cermet coating by Baba, N. Bahiyah, Ghazali, A. S., Abdul Rahman, A. H., Sharif, S.

“…The surface characterisation was analysed using Cambridge Stereoscan 90 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDXA). …”

Physical, magnetic, morphological, and optical properties of isotropic magnetorheological elastomers with cobalt as fillers for assistive sensor devices applications by Nasruldin, Akmal Arif, Shabdin, Muhammad Kashfi, Awang Kechik, Mohd. Mustafa, Chen, Soo Kien, Lim, Kean Pah, Shaari, Abdul Halim, Abdul Karim, Muhammad Khalis, Nazmi, Nurhazimah, Miryala, Muralidhar

“…Morphological properties were observed with a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and physical properties were examined using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). …”

Insight into copper and iron ion sequestration from liquid-phase environment by microcrystalline cellulose biosorbent: experimental and modelling analyses by Abdullah, Mohammad, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Adeyi, Abel Adekanmi, Md. Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain, Choong, Thomas Shean Yaw, Abd. Majid, Rohah

“…The paper assesses batch system microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) adsorptive ability for copper and iron uptake from aquatic environment. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), point zero charge and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used to examine the physicochemical and morphological features of MCC. …”

Anatomically realistic aortic dissection simulator as a potential training tool for point-of-care ultrasound by Rahmah, Mutiah, Al-Ashwal, Rania Hussien, Mohamad Salim, Maheza Irna, Lam, Yan Tung, Hau, Yuan Wen

“…Results: The results of the scanning electron microscope assessment showed an aortic dissection simulator's surface with disorganised surface texture and higher root mean square (RMS or Rq) value than the healthy model of polyvinyl alcohol (RqAD = 20.28 > RqAAo = 10.26) and silicone (RqAD = 33.8 > RqAAo = 23.07). …”
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Bromelain-loaded silver nanoparticles: Formulation, characterization and biological activity by Gheisari, Farshid, Kasaee, Seyed Reza, Mohamadian, Pardis, Chelliapan, Shreeshivadasan, Gholizadeh, Razieh, Zareshahrabadi, Zahra, Solhjoo, Seyyed Pooria, Vafa, Ehsan, Mosleh-Shirazi, Sareh, Amani, Ali Mohammad, Kamyab, Hesam

“…The physicochemical properties of Ag-BL nanoparticles characterized by following a detailed analysis over scanning electron microscopy, zeta potential, ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction studies. …”

Hybrid sensor fusion for unmanned ground vehicle by Guan, Mingyang

“…We propose to fuse the peer-to-peer ranges measured among UWB nodes and laser scanning information, i.e. range measured between robot and nearby objects/obstacles, for simultaneous localization of the robot, all UWB beacons and LiDAR mapping. …”
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Challenges and applications to operando and in situ TEM imaging and spectroscopic capabilities in a cryogenic temperature range by Tyukalova, Elizaveta, Vas, Joseph Vimal, Ignatans, Reinis, Mueller, Aaron David, Medwal, Rohit, Imamura, Masaaki, Asada, Hironori, Fukuma, Yasuhiro, Rawat, Rajdeep Singh, Tileli, Vasiliki, Duchamp, Martial

“…Such studies are promising for studying the pinning of the ferroelectric and magnetic domains versus temperature, spin-polarized current, and externally applied magnetic field to better manipulate the domain walls. …”
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Removal of ammonia from rubber wastewater using rubber-sludge-based biochar to enhance biogas production by NurulEzza Fazlina, Abu, Noor Yahida, Yahya, Fatin Zafirah, Mansur, Nurmunira, Muhammad

“…Initially, the RSB adsorbent was prepared by facile carbonization method and characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), N2 physisorption, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. …”
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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Hossain, Md Shazzat, Ullah, Mohammad, Mia, Rony, Assiri, Mohammed Ail, Zhou, Yahui, Saeed, Haroon A.M., Mahmud, Sakil

“…Comprehensive characterization techniques, such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental mapping, and FTIR, validated the successful dyeing process which ensure the bonding between natural dyes and fabrics in the presence of mordant. …”
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Sheep as a Large-Animal Model for Otology Research: Temporal Bone Extraction and Transmastoid Facial Recess Surgical Approach by Waring, Nicholas A., Chern, Alexander, Vilarello, Brandon J., Lang, Jeffrey H., Olson, Elizabeth S., Nakajima, Hideko H.

“…Temporal bones were surgically prepared with an extended facial recess approach. Micro-CT scans of each temporal bone were obtained, and anatomic dimensions were measured. …”
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Shear behavior of greenschist along foliation plane considering anisotropy by Zhang, Qingzhao, Wu, Chuangzhou, Jang, Bo-An, Fei, Xunchang

“…Identical concrete replicas for the sheared greenschist samples are prepared using 3D scanning and printing, in this study, and sheared in four directions, i.e., 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°, under four normal stresses (σ n / σ c = 0.1 , 0.2 , 0.3 , 0.4). …”
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Performance enhancement of ultrafiltration membrane via simple deposition of polymer-based modifiers by Tian, Miao, Wang, Rong, Goto, Atsushi, Mao, Weijia, Miyoshi, Yasuyuki, Mizoguchi, Hirotaka

“…The membrane surface morphology and topography were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and atom force microscope (AFM). …”
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Modeling of NF/RO membrane fouling and flux decline using real-time observations by Park, Jongkwan, Jeong, Kwanho, Baek, Sangsoo, Park, Sanghun, Ligaray, Mayzonee, Chong, Tzyy Haur, Cho, Kyung Hwa

“…When comparing the thickness of the fouling layer between OCT and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, the OCT images showed values that were approximately 8 times higher than those of the SEM images. …”
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