Table of Contents Foreword Committee Sponsors v vii ix The Accuracy Check of Peak Voltages of X-Ray Machine Using Spectrometer System N. Abdullah, S.A. Azizan, N. Mohd Isa, A. M.F. Abd Rahman, S. Mohamed Nor, Z. M.M. Abd and M.J. Md Isa 1 Tensile Behaviour and Fracture Characteristics of (PDMS) Filled Silica Composites M.A. S.M. Yahya, S. Ahmad and H. Taib 6 Crushing Behaviour of Empty Steel Tubes under Oblique Loading N. Nezere and A.E. Ismail Crushing Behaviour of Empty Steel Tubes under Eccentric Loading M.A. Ismail and A.E. Ismail 16 Silver Nanoparticles in Coatings for Potential Antimicrobial Coatings M.R. Zulkifli, A.R. J.M. Juoi, Z. Mustafa and Z. Shamsudin 20 Study of Nano and Bulk Ru/FTO Heterogeneous Catalyst for Synthesis of W.Z. W.N.R. Wan Isahak, N. Nordin, K.H. Liew, S.I. Zubairi, M.A. Yarmo and M.R. Yusop 25 Preparations of Hydroxyapatite from Tilapia Scales M.A. Yahya and H.Z. 30 Effect of Chemical Treatment on Crystalline Cellulose: Changes in Crystallinity and Functional Groups of Cellulose N.A.M. Razali, N. Azraaie, N.A.M.Z. Abidin, N.A. Ibrahim, F.A. Aziz and S. Abdul Rahman 35 Study XRD and FESEM Characterization of Cellulose from Hardwood Waste of Resak spp.) N.A.M.Z. Abidin, N. Azraaie, N.A. Ibrahim, N.A.M. Razali, F.A. and S. 40 Temperature Programmed Desorption of Carbon Dioxide for Activated Carbon Supported Nickel Oxide: The Adsorption and Desorption Studies A. Hakim, W.N.R. Wan Isahak, M.N. Abu Tahari, M.R. Yusop, M.W. Mohamed Hisham and M.A. Yarmo 45 Effect of Cu-Excess on the Microstructure and Microwave Dielectric Properties of Ceramics M.J. Abu, J.J. Mohamed, M.F. Ain and Z.A. Ahmad 50 Temperature Programmed Reduction and X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Reduction by Different Concentration of Carbon Monoxide S. Tengku, A. Samsuri, F. Salleh, R. Othaman, M. bin M.W. Mohamed Hisham and M.A. Yarmo 55 Current material research using X-rays & related techniques cop. 2015 digitalisiert durch IDS Basel/Bern, im Auftrag der Schweizerischen Nationalbibliothek
xii Current Material Research Using X-Rays & Related Techniques Crystal Structure Optimization and Semi-Empirical Quantum Chemical Calculations of Fused Bicyclic Heterocycles M.M.Jotani 59 Reduction of M0O2 to Metallic Molybdenum via Carburization and Thermal Process A. Samsuri, T.S. Tengku Saharuddin, F. Salleh, M.W. Mohamed Hisham, R. Othaman and M.A. Yarmo 64 Morphological Analysis of SS316L Foam Produced by Using Slurry Method N.I. Mad Rosip, S. Ahmad, and F. Mat Noor 68 Temperature-Programmed and X-Ray Diffractometry Studies WO3 Reduction by Carbon Monoxide F. Salleh, A. Samsuri, T.S. Tengku Saharuddin, R. Othaman, M.W. Mohamed Hisham and M.A. Yarmo 73 Potential of Eggshell Waste for Pyrolysis Process R. R. Ahmad, N. Ibrahim, N. Hamidin and C.Z.A. Abidin 77 Anodic Oxidation of Titanium for Biomedical Application M.A. N.H. Mohd and H.Z. Abdullah 81 Development of Stainless Steel (SS316L) Foam with Different Composition Using Compaction Method M.F.M. Rafter, S. Ahmad, R. Ibrahim, R. Hussin and H.M. Taib 86 Production of Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum (CoCrMo) Foam by Replication Method N.S.A. Manaf, S. Ahmad, R. Ibrahim, Z. and A. Ismail 91 X-Ray Diffraction, Spectroscopic and Morphological Studies of Electrochemically Synthesized Copper(II) Palmitate Complex N. Nordin, W.Z. K.H. Liew, M.A. Yarmo, M.R. Yusop and M.R. 96 Wear Analysis of ZTA-MgO Ceramic Cutting Inserts on Stainless Steel 316L Machining A. Mohd A.Z. Ahmad Azhar, M.M. and Z.A. Ahmad 101 Facile Preparation of Highly Crystalline Nanocellulose by Using Ionic Liquid Y.T. Xiao, W.L. Chin and S.B. Abd Hamid 106 Enhancement of CO2 Capture Using CuO Nanoparticles Supported on Green Activated Carbon W.N.R. Wan Isahak, Z.A. Che A.H. Lahuri, M.R. Yusop, M.W. Mohamed Hisham and M.A. Yarmo Effect of Electrolyte Concentration on Anodised Titanium in Mixture of (p-gp) and Calcium Acetate Lee, M.I. Idris, H.Z. Abdullah and C.C. Sorrell Effects of Mould Pressure and Substitution of Quartz by Palm Oil Fuel Ash on Compressive Strength of Porcelain H.U. M.Z. Noh and Z.A. Ahmad 121 The Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the Oxidation Resistance and Microstructure Alloy Powder at High Temperature Oxidation Process D. Feriyanto, M.I. Idris and D. Sebayang 126
Advanced Materials Research Vol. 1087 Investigation of Sulfur Crosslinking Interfacial of Natural Rubber (NR) Blending with Carboxyalted Styrene Butadiene Rubber (XSBR) Using X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy C. Lamlong, W. R. Nu-Mard and P. Songsiriritthigul Adsorption of on on Physical and Chemical Interaction Studies M.N. Abu Tahari, A. Hakim, W.N.R. Wan Isahak, W.Z. and M.A. Yarmo Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Powder R. M.H.I. Ibrahim, A.M. N. Mustapha and I. Sopyan 142 The Effect of Substrate on Thin Films Deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) R. K.L. Choy and X.H. Hou 147 Preparation and Characterization of Biological Hydroxyapatite (HAp) Obtained from Tilapia Fish Bone bin Ahmad M.A. bin Yahya and H.Z. Abdullah 152 Structural Properties of Cerium Substituted Yttrium Iron Garnet W.F.F. Wan H.H. Ahmad, M.A. M.I. M.F. Ain, N.S. Abdullah and Z.A. Ahmad 157 Morphology and Intermetallic Study of (Sn-8Zn-3Bi)-lNi Solder under Liquid State Aging N. Aishah H. Abd Hamid and R. Mayappan 162 Effect of Sintering Temperature on the Dielectric Properties of Ceramics Synthesized via High Planetary Ball Mill M.F. Ab Rahman, A. bin Arshad, Z.A. Ahmad and J.J. Mohamed 167 Effect of Lanthanum and Strontium Doped on PZT Properties Prepared via High Planetary Mill for Piezofan Application N.F.K. Bahanurddin, M.A.S. Shu'aibon, M.H. Z.A. Ahmad and J.J. Mohamed Influence of Binary Carbonate on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Composite Cathode for Low-Temperature SOFC L. Agun, S. Ahmad, A. Muchtar and H. Abd Rahman 177 Facile Synthesis of One-Dimensional Titania Nanotubes via Hydrothermal Method C.W. Lai and J.C. Juan 182 Improved Oxidation of Organic Dye Using One-Dimensional Titania Nanotubes C.W. Lai, E.M. Samsudin and J.C. Juan Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoparticles via Alternative Sol-Gel Preparation Routes E.M. Samsudin, C.W. Soo, S.B. Abd Hamid, W.J. Basiron, C.W. Lai, C.W. Lai, H.V. Lee and J.C. Juan 191 XRD and Studies of Natural Cellulose Isolated from Pineapple (Ananas Leaf Fibres N.A. Ibrahim, N. Azraaie, N.A.M.Z. Abidin, N.A.M. Razali, F.A. Aziz and S. Zakaria 197 Effect of Sintering Temperature on Mullite Ceramics Fabricated from Treated Palm Fuel Ash A.R. Jamaludin, N.S. Mohd Shaiful Lizan, S.R. M.Z. Abdullah and Z.A. Ahmad 202
xiv Current Material Research Using X-Rays & Related Techniques XRD and EDS Analysis of Composite Cathode Powders LSCF-SDCC-Ag for Low Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (LTSOFC) M.S.A. Bakar, S. Ahmad, H.A. Rahman, H. Basri and A. Muchtar 207 Effect of Current Density on Anodised Titanium in Mixture (P-GP) and Calcium Acetate (CA) H.Z. Abdullah, Lee, M.I. Idris and C.C. Sorrell 212 Effect of Fe Incorporation on the Photocatalytic Activity of by Sol-Gel Method S.A. Ibrahim Sreekantan 218 A Study of Pb Ceramic Properties via High Energy Ball Mill N.S.A. J.M. Juliewatty and W.A.W. Yusoff 223 Banana Trunk as Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Carbon Steel in Subsea Applications A. Ismail and A.N. 227 Effects of Sintering Temperature on the Properties of Stainless Steel Foam F. N.I. Mad Rosip, and S. Ahmad 232 Characterization and Process Optimization in the Extraction of Gold P.L. Ong, N. Baharun and S. Ismail 236 High Resolution X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of the Interaction of Copper Ion with Chitosan Thin Film W.F. Yap, M.Y. W. T. Zainal Abdib and Y. Nor Azah 241 Dielectric Properties of Doped Nio Measured at High Frequency C.T. Ping, S.A.S. J.J. Mohamed and Z.A. Ahmad 246 Recycled Carbon Fiber as Flame Retardant in Palm-Based Composite K. Haji Badri, M. Mohd Zaini, A.Z.R. Ahmad Redfzi and M.S. Ngah 251 In Situ Powder X-Ray Diffraction Study on Hydrous Ferrous Sulfate Minerals M. Jani, M.E. Hodson and A.M. Chippindale 257 Identification of Phosphate Precipitates from Wastewater Digested Liquor N. Wid and N. Horan 262 Sensitivity of HEMATEG Induced by Radiation Dose in the Diagnostic X-Ray Energy Range S.A. S.M. Iskandar and A.A. Rahman 267 Study on Optimum Low Temperature for ZnO Formation via Hot Water Treatment and A.R. Ainuddin 272 Effect of Immersion and Green Inhibitor to Corrosion Rate of Carbon Steel A. Ismail and M.F. Ahmad Fuad 276 Banana Peel as Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Stainless Steel 304 A. Ismail and M.A. M. Tajuddin 282 The Effect of Aluminium Hydroxide (ATH) on the Mechanical Properties and Fire Resistivity of Palm-Based Fibreboard Prepared by Method A. Musbah Redwan, K. Haji Badri and M.A. Tarawneh 287 Effect of Titania Addition to Zirconia Toughened Alumina Phases, Hardness and Microstructure H. Manshor, S. Md Aris, A.Z. Ahmad Azhar, E.C.Abdullah Z.A. Ahmad 293
Advanced Materials Research Vol. xv Structural Change of Cathode with Pore Former Addition in SOFC M. Abd Mutalib, M.H. Dzarfan M. Aziz, M.A. Rahman, J. Jaafar and A. Fauzi Ismail 299 The Effect Ligands on CdSe Nanoparticle Films Deposited by EPD M.N. K.A. Yaacob and A.F. 304 Silica Extraction from Rice Husk by Warm Water Pretreatment N.S. Hassan, K. Haji Badri and L.S. 309 Formation and Characterization of for PbS/CdS/ZnS Quantum Dots Sensitized Solar Cells A.L. K.A. Yaacob 316 X-Ray Diffraction Patterns of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fibers with Varying Crystallinity F.A. Ahmad Kuthi, K. Haji Badri and A. 321 Magnesium Doped Hydroxyapatite through Mechanochemical Synthesis S. S. I. Sopyan and M. 329 The Anatase Formation on Anodised Titanium in Sulphuric Acid S.S. C.C. Sorrell H.Z. Abdullah 334 Gel Oxidation of Titanium at Low Concentration of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Tan, H.Z. Abdullah, M.I. Idris and C.C. Sorrell 340 Preliminary Studies of the Effects of Polyethylene Powder-Binder System for 3D Printing Application K.H. Ng and H. Zuhudi Abdullah 345 Characterisation of Plasticity Response for Reciprocating Sliding Wear Test of Ti-6AI-4V under Variables Normal Load D. Harun, A.L. Mohd Tobi, A. Singh and R. Md. Nasir 350 Improvement on Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Palm Composites by Fiber Treatment M.N.M. Hatta and N. Kenji 355 Effect of Excitation Wavelength on the Emitting Phosphor C.H. Chang, S.Y. Pung, M.N. Ahmad Fauzi and S.R. 360 Initial Efforts in Modelling Mass Transport in Microdialysis Probes: Physical Characterization of the Microdialysis Probe Membrane CM. Kho, A. Aziz, Z.A. Ahmad, S.K. Enche Ab and N.S. Abdullah 365 Leached Residue Characterization of Manganese-Bamboo Saw Dust Blend: An X-Ray Diffraction Study S. Ismail, H. Husin, S.F. Saiyid and N.S. Abdullah 370 Calcinations Effect on Growth of Zinc Oxide Films Prepared via Dip-Coating Technique A.R. Ainuddin, R. Hussin, M.N. Saipol Yazan and R.A. Rosley 374 Characterization of WC-Co Coatings Corrosion Product by Raman Spectroscopy Z. and K.T. Voisey 379 Synthesis of Phosphate Block by Wet Milling Method of Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate Dihydrate and Calcium Carbonate A. Nurazreena and K.S. Lau 384
xvi Current Material Research Using X-Rays & Related Techniques Usage of Gaseous Carbon Tetrachloride at Relatively Lower Temperatures N. Shah Abdullah, A. Aziz and K. Hussin 389 A Bentonite Layer between Alumina Foam and its Hydroxyapatite Coat: An Improved Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications N.S. Shahabudin, Z.A. Ahmad and N.S. Abdullah 394 The Effect of Hydroxyapatite Composition on Titanium Nanocomposites S. Shamsuddin, N. Awang Kasani, W.N.S. Wan Nawai, R. Mayappan and Z.A. Ahmad 400 Anode-Cathode Position: How it Influences the Radiation Risk to Staff Involved in Fluoroscopy Procedures H. Salleh, S. M.K. Matori and M.J. Md Isa 405 The Corrosion Attack on Stainless Steel 316L and WC-Co in High Sulphate-Chloride Ratio A. Ismail 410 Reinforced Green Ceramic Shell Mould for Investment Casting Process Z. Harun, N.H. Kamarudin, M. Ibrahim, M.I. Idris and S. Ahmad 415 XRD Analysis of Al-6vol%SnPb Composites Fabricated by Cold Forging Process with Various Sintering Temperatures M. S.R. N.A. Badarulzaman 420 Image Reconstruction of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) on a Bubble Column Using Expectation Maximization and Exact Inversion Algorithms: Comparison Study by Means of Numerical Phantom A. Mohd Razali and J. Abdullah 424 A Novelty of Synthetic Hydroxyapatite from Cockle Shell and Characterization R. M.R. Mohd Yusof and Y. Abdullah 429 Effect of Mixing Condition on the Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Based Composites W.N.A. Wan Muhammad and Y. Mutoh 434 Lattice Strain, Crystallite and Microstructure Studies of SiC Irradiated by Electron Beam Y. Abdullah, M.R. Yusof, N. Mat M.H.A. Megat Ahmad and F.A. Abdul 439 Study on Indoor Formaldehyde Neutralization by Using Anatase and Nanotitania S. M.S. Meor Yusoff, E.M. Mahdi and Z.A. Siti 443 Effects of Hydrothermal Duration on Synthesized Zeolite Rice Husk Particles N. and Z. Harun 447 Higher Activity of Nanotube Arrays K.A. Saharudin and S. Sreekantan 452 Recycled Glass Potential as Porous Ceramic Determine by Spectroscopy Analysis A. N.A. Badarulzaman and M.A.A. Muhamad Nor 457 Formation of Aligned Iron Oxide Nanopores as Cr Adsorbent Material M. Rozana, K. Abdul Razak, G. A. Matsuda and Z. Lockman 460 Properties Thick Film Deposited Using EPD Method K. Abdul Razak, F.S. Khoo, S. Sreekantan and Z. Lockman 465 Effect of Rice Husk Firing Temperature on Synthesis of Silica N.A.A. Ismail, M. S. Ahmad and H. Taib 470
Advanced Materials Research Vol. xvii Effect of Sintering Temperature on Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (BCP) S.R. N.F. and S. Ramakrishan 475 Characterization of Binary Mg-Mn Alloy Synthesized through Mechanical Alloying: Effects of Milling Speed E.M. Salleh, S. Ramakrishan and Z. Hussain 479 Performance of Rutile as an Antibacterial Material in Ceramic Tiles H. Mohamad and A.K.F. Mohd Mokhtar 484 Microstructure Evolution of Conventional and Semi-Solid A356 Alloy with Addition of Strontium Y.S. Seo, L.M.M. Nasir, H. Zuhailawati and A.S. Anasyida 488 Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Analysis of Anhydrous and Hydrated Portland Cement - Part 1: Manual Methods D.D. Nguyen, L. Devlin, P. Koshy and C.C. Sorrell 493 Quantitative X-Ray Diffraction Analysis of Anhydrous and Hydrated Portland Cement - Part 2: Computer-Based Methods D.D. Nguyen, L. Devlin, P. Koshy and C.C. Sorrell 498 Keyword Index 505 Author Index 509