A method for synthesizing molybdenum-vanadium-tellurium-niobium oxide by sequential microwave irradiation, comprising the steps of irradiating a polar solvent in microwave; adding precursors of molybdenum, vanadium, tellurium and niobium…

The present invention provides a method to produce heat-treated oil palm shell coarse aggregate via heat treatment at 60C for 0.5 hours and grout coating of 1.2 water w/c formulation, as lightweight concrete production. With the use of treated oil…

The present invention relates to an improved shear connector for use with a steel I-beam in compliance with the requirements of standards or regulations that can help improve stiffness and strength of the steel I-beam to a concrete slab in composite…

A monitoring device is disclosed. The device comprises at least one communication port for receiving signals detected by at least one sensor, the signals generated by an electrical device being monitored by the sensor; a processor for processing the…

The invention of this research is on the preparation of Cellulose micro/nanofibrils (CMNF). It is extracted and treated from trees and plants in Malaysia such as merbau, resak, banana and pineapple. This material offers high crystallinity and ultra-…

Fabrication of combat helmet with enhanced properties was developed by incorporating nanocellulose as an additive in the composites. High mechanical strength of the cellulose nanocomposite was achieved due its crystallinity and multi-scale…

A method for preparing graphene-based conducting nano-composite film includes the steps of, providing a graphite source and oxidizing the graphite source to form graphite oxide solution, creating a dispersion of the graphite oxide solution in a…

Electrochemical exfoliation of water dispersible graphene nanoplatelets is synthesized electro-exfoliation in a proprietary solution. Besides, water-dispersible graphene nanoplatelets can also been synthesized via solid-state approach. The…

The invention is relates to the preparation and use of dual layer membrane containing nanocellulose material for separation of metal ions from aqueous solution. Unlike the cellulose powder product, the invented nanocellulose filled dual layer…

Carbide lime is a by-product from acetylene gas industry and was classified as scheduled waste in Malaysia. In 2018, 3000 tonne/year of carbide lime is produced and need to be eliminated. Based on XRF analysis, carbide lime contains 70% of calcium…

This invention relates to paper making process which is a method of in-situ precipitation of Calcium Carbonate (PCC) from carbide lime waste within pulp during a process to achieve simultaneous carbonation and impregnation process, thereby reducing…

Superabsorbent materials derived from lignocellulosic biomass materials can hold more than 100000% of the water from their dry weight.

The present invention aims to produce cellulose carbamate (CC) via carbamate synthesis under microwave irradiation and hydrothermal conditions. The CC was reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) to fabricate homogeneous CC-GO membranes using a simple…