Farah Farhana Zainal
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Farah Farhana Zainal
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Farah Farhana, Zainal
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Zainal, Farah Farhana
Farhana, Z. F.
Zainal, F. F.
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  • Publication
    Kajian rintangan kakisan ke atas keluli bar tetulang dalam pes geopolimer
    ( 2016)
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    This study has been conducted to understand corrosion resistance on reinforcement bar in geopolymer. Geopolymer paste has been used as a substitute for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete structures. Geopolymer paste in this study was made from a mixture of fly ash and an alkaline activator of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) solution. For tests involving steel reinforcement bars, carbon steel is placed in the middle of the mixture and allowed to harden for 24 hours. Next, geopolymer paste placed in an oven for curing process for 24 hours. The temperature was 60˚C. Various tests were conducted to study the respect of geopolymer paste and study of corrosion on steel reinforcement bars in the paste. Among the tests conducted are phase analysis, type of bonding analysis, morphology analysis, water absorption test, porosity test, compressive strength test, pulse velocity test, immersion test, hardness test, electrical resistivity test, open circuit potential (OCP) measurements test and Tafel extrapolation test. For water absorption test, the percentage of water absorbed reduced from day 7 until day 90 which 4.65%, 4.27%, 4.16% and 3.81%. The percentage of porosity also reduced from 11.95%, 11.02%, 7.65% and 3.77% from day 7 until day 90. Vice versa, compressive strength value increased from day 7 until day 90 with the readings were 25.18 MPa, 26.76 MPa, 34.99 MPa and 56.50 MPa. The geopolymer electrical resistivity value at day 28 with electrode spacing 0.10 m and 0.01 mA current stated highest value of electrical resistivity with 61575 Ω.m however geopolymer at day 7 with electrode spacing 0.02 m and 0.95 mA current shows the lowest electrical resistivity with 537 Ω.m. It shows that the corrosion rate of geopolymer was low and too small. For OCP test before applying sacrificial anode cathodic protection (SACP), geopolymer stated minimum and maximum potential value with -0.120 V and 0.539 V respectively. From the tests, the corrosion rate of steel in geopolymer paste is still under controlled and located in the passive region. In the passive region, an oxide layer which is Iron (III) Oxide-Hydroxide (FeOOH) formed by the reaction between the steel, minerals and the air and protect the steel from corrosion agents. But this layer can only survive in the decades depends on the environment. The oxide layer will be destroyed if the paste or concrete cracks. Thus, the SACP method was implemented to protect the steel reinforcement bars in the geopolymer paste. Zinc anode is used as a sacrificial anode as the zinc has a higher electronegativity than iron in the electrochemical series. After running further analysis, it was found that the potential values located in the immunity region where the minimum potential value was -0.942 V and the maximum value was -0.704 V. In the immunity region, ferum (Fe) is stable and the reinforcement bar is not attacked by the corrosion.
  • Publication
    Interaction of geopolymer filler and alkali molarity concentration towards the fire properties of glass-reinforced epoxy composites fabricated using filament winding technique
    ( 2022)
    Mohammad Firdaus Abu Hashim
    ;
    Meor Ahmad Faris bin Meor Ahmad Tajudin
    ;
    Md Azree Othuman Mydin
    ;
    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
    ;
    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Muhammad Faheem Saloma
    ;
    Heah Cheng Mohd Tahir
    ;
    Morteza Yong
    This paper aims to find out the effect of different weight percentages of geopolymer filler in glass-reinforced epoxy pipe, and which can achieve the best mechanical properties and adhesion between high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer matrices. Different weight percentages and molarities of epoxy hardener resin and high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer were injected into the glass fiber. By manually winding filaments, composite samples were produced, and they were then allowed to cure at room temperature. To determine how well the geopolymer matrices adhere to the fiber reinforcement, the microstructure of the composites’ surfaces and perpendicular sections were examined. Maximum values of compressive strength and compressive modulus were 94.64 MPa and 2373.58 MPa, respectively, for the sample with a weight percentage of filler loading of 30 wt% for an alkali concentration of 12 M. This is a relatively wide range of geopolymer weight percentage of filler loading from 10 wt% to 40 wt%, at which we can obtain high compressive properties. By referring to microstructural analysis, adhesion, and interaction of the geopolymer matrix to glass fiber, it shows that the filler is well-dispersed and embedded at the fiber glass, and it was difficult to determine the differences within the range of optimal geopolymer filler content. By determining the optimum weight percent of 30 wt% of geopolymer filler and microstructural analysis, the maximum parameter has been achieved via analysis of high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer filler. Fire or elevated temperature represents one of the extreme ambient conditions that any structure may be exposed to during its service life. The heat resistance or thermal analysis between glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipe and glass-reinforced epoxy pipe filled with high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer filler was studied by investigating burning tests on the samples, which shows that the addition of high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer filler results in a significant reduction of the melted epoxy.
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    Mechanical effects on different solid to liquid ratio of geopolymer filler in epoxy resin
    ( 2021)
    Mohammad Firdaus Abu Hashim
    ;
    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
    ;
    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Meor Ahmad Faris bin Meor Ahmad Tajudin
    ;
    Saloma Hasyim
    ;
    Muhammad Taqiyuddin Lokman
    ;
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    Geopolymer is formed from the alkali activation of materials rich in Si and Al content with the addition of a silicate solution to enhance the properties of the materials. This paper presents research on the mechanical properties of fly ash-based geopolymer filler in epoxy resin by varying different solid to liquid ratios using sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate as the alkaline activator. However, the common problem observed from the solid to liquid ratio is the influence of curing time and compressive strength of geopolymer to have the best mechanical property. The mix design for geopolymers of solid to liquid ratio is essential in developing the geopolymer’s mechanical strength. A series of epoxy filled with fly ash-based geopolymer materials with different solid to liquid ratio, which is prepared from 0.5 to 2.5 solid to liquid ratio of alkaline activator. The tensile strength and flexural strength of the epoxy filled with fly ash-based geopolymer materials is determined using Universal Testing Machine under tensile and flexural mode. It was found that the optimum solid to liquid ratio is 2.0, with the optimum tensile and flexural strength value. However, both the tensile and flexural properties of epoxy filled with fly ash-based geopolymer suddenly decrease at a 2.5 solid to liquid ratio. The strength is increasing with the increasing solid to liquid ratio sample of geopolymer filler content.
  • Publication
    Oxide growth behaviour of 800H and HR-120 series ni-based alloys on isothermal oxidation
    ( 2024-03)
    Nurul Athirah Zainal @ Zaiton
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    Noraziana Parimin
    ;
    Aqmar Ikhmal Anuar
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    Nur Farhana Hayazi
    ;
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    The isothermal oxidation of two types of Ni-based alloy, alloys 800H and HR-120 was investigated in this study. The alloy underwent an isothermal oxidation test at 950 ºC for 150 hours of exposure. Oxdised alloys were tested using oxidation kinetics methods, phase analysis using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and oxide morphology using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. Oxidation kinetics were determined based on the weight change per surface area of the oxidised alloy over a 30-hour interval. As a result, both alloys displayed a pattern of weight gain as the exposure period increased. Both alloys have followed a parabolic rate law, indicating a controlled kinetics of oxide scale diffusion. XRD analysis showed that the main Cr-containing oxide has formed on the surface of the alloy with the addition of Ti oxide for the 800H alloy and Nb oxide for the HR-120 alloy due to the different alloying element content of the two alloys. Oxide surface morphology records the uniform oxide scale that forms on the surface of the alloy.
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    Effect of primer layer and curing method on geopolymer paste coating properties
    ( 2024-12)
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Jie Xin See
    ;
    Noraziana Parimin
    ;
    Nur Farhana Hayazi
    ;
    Sri Hastuty
    This technical paper presents a comprehensive study on the properties of geopolymer coating applied to mild steel pipelines as a potential alternative to Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete structures. The geopolymer paste was formulated using a mixture of fly ash and alkaline activators, specifically sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) solution. Two types of primers, epoxy metal primer and self-etch primer were applied before the geopolymer coating and various curing conditions were investigated. The geopolymer samples were subjected to two different curing processes: one set was cured in an oven at 60°C for 24 hours while the other set was left to cure under ambient conditions. After the curing period, the samples were aged at ambient conditions for 28 days. The properties of the fly ash and geopolymer paste were evaluated through a range of tests including phase analysis, morphology analysis, optical emission spectroscopy (OES) analysis, chemical composition analysis and adhesion strength testing. The results revealed that the geopolymer coatings exhibited surface cracks and efflorescence attributed to unreacted sodium oxide. X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the presence of quartz, hematite, magnetite, aluminum oxide and mullite in the geopolymer coating. The self-etch primercoated samples demonstrated improved adhesion and corrosion resistance properties with a denser and more cohesive microstructure. The geopolymer coating when applied with a self-etch primer and cured at 60°C for 2 hours, achieved the highest adhesion strength of 2.2 MPa, indicating strong bonding with the mild steel pipelines. These findings contribute to the understanding of geopolymer coatings and their potential application in enhancing the performance and durability of mild steel pipelines, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete coatings with improved corrosion resistance and adhesion properties.
  • Publication
    Interaction of Geopolymer Filler and Alkali Molarity Concentration towards the Fire Properties of Glass-Reinforced Epoxy Composites Fabricated Using Filament Winding Technique
    ( 2022-09-01)
    Mohammad Firdaus Abu Hashim
    ;
    Meor Ahmad Faris Meor Ahmad Tajudin
    ;
    Mydin M.A.O.
    ;
    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
    ;
    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Saloma
    ;
    Muhammad Faheem Mohd. Tahir
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Khorami M.
    This paper aims to find out the effect of different weight percentages of geopolymer filler in glass-reinforced epoxy pipe, and which can achieve the best mechanical properties and adhesion between high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer matrices. Different weight percentages and molarities of epoxy hardener resin and high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer were injected into the glass fiber. By manually winding filaments, composite samples were produced, and they were then allowed to cure at room temperature. To determine how well the geopolymer matrices adhere to the fiber reinforcement, the microstructure of the composites’ surfaces and perpendicular sections were examined. Maximum values of compressive strength and compressive modulus were 94.64 MPa and 2373.58 MPa, respectively, for the sample with a weight percentage of filler loading of 30 wt% for an alkali concentration of 12 M. This is a relatively wide range of geopolymer weight percentage of filler loading from 10 wt% to 40 wt%, at which we can obtain high compressive properties. By referring to microstructural analysis, adhesion, and interaction of the geopolymer matrix to glass fiber, it shows that the filler is well-dispersed and embedded at the fiber glass, and it was difficult to determine the differences within the range of optimal geopolymer filler content. By determining the optimum weight percent of 30 wt% of geopolymer filler and microstructural analysis, the maximum parameter has been achieved via analysis of high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer filler. Fire or elevated temperature represents one of the extreme ambient conditions that any structure may be exposed to during its service life. The heat resistance or thermal analysis between glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipe and glass-reinforced epoxy pipe filled with high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer filler was studied by investigating burning tests on the samples, which shows that the addition of high calcium pozzolanic-based geopolymer filler results in a significant reduction of the melted epoxy.
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    Mechanical Effect on Different Geopolymer Filler in Glass Reinforced Epoxy Composite
    ( 2024-04-19)
    Mohammad Firdaus Abu Hashim
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    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
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    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Meor Ahmad Faris Meor Ahmad Tajudin
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Saloma
    ;
    Sulaiman I.S.
    Glass reinforced epoxy are widely known in oil and gas industry as glass reinforced epoxy pipe. However, glass reinforced epoxy has limitation such as demanding careful handling due fabrication, installation and transportation because of brittle nature itself and low compressive strength. The aim of this research is to characterize and study the effect of different geopolymer filler in the glass reinforced epoxy pipe composites. Filament winding method will be used in producing glass reinforced epoxy composite. Samples will be prepared with different weight percentage of geopolymer filler loading and different types of geopolymer filler which is fly ash-based geopolymer and kaolin-based geopolymer with 10wt% - 40wt% of geopolymer filler loading. Microstructure was obtained by using Scanning Electron Microscopy showed spherical shaped of fly ash raw material and plate-like structure for kaolin raw material. After undergoes the mechanical testing involved compressive test, pipe sample of glass reinforced epoxy filled with 20 wt% of fly ash-based geopolymer filler showed the best performances above them all. The compressive strength value was 43.05 MPa. Glass reinforced epoxy composite pipe filled with different geopolymer are not widely used in this research area. Therefore, by using geopolymer as a filler can improve the properties of glass reinforced epoxy composite pipe. Hence, a waste material like geopolymer can reduce the cost of material and improve the environment.
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  • Publication
    Effects of Different Fiber Sizes in PLA/Carbon Fiber Composites on Mechanical Properties
    ( 2024-01-01)
    Mohammad Firdaus Abu Hashim
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    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Meor Ahmad Faris Meor Ahmad Tajudin
    ;
    Rasidi M.S.M.
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    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
    ;
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Hasyim S.
    ;
    Nazri N.N.M.
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    Garus S.
    This study assessed the morphology and chemical composition of coir coconut husk carbon fiber, as well as the impact of fiber diameters on the physical and mechanical properties of polylactic acid composites. Researchers are studying polylactide acid, a biodegradable material. This eco-friendly material’s excellent features, generated from sustainable and renewable sources, have drawn many people. Malaysia’s high coconut fiber output made coir husk a popular commodity. Coconut fibers are lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. Alkaline treatment eliminates hemicellulose, oil, wax, and other contaminants from coir fibers and removes lignin. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy were used to examine the treated coconut fibers’ chemical modification analysis and morphology. Coconut coir husk was carbonized to produce carbon fiber using a furnace operated at 300°C for 2 hours. Fiber and polylactic acid were mixed in different fiber sizes (0, 53 µm, 75 µm, and 212 µm) via extrusion and injection processing techniques. The results showed that the alkali treatment reduced the hydroxyl (-OH) group and separated the area from the carbonyl (C=O) group of coconut coir husk, which changed the filler’s hydrophilicity. The fiber size of 212 µm was discovered to have the highest tensile and flexural strength values. According to testing, the modified material structure had a better surface fill-matrix bond. Thus, generalized fiber sizing and characterization methods were developed. Regardless of the matrix, this method can characterize natural fiber strength and interfacial shear strength of varied diameters and solid contents.
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  • Publication
    Corrosion Control by Using Zinc as Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection in Geopolymer Concrete
    ( 2020-01-01)
    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Noratikah Md Zin
    ;
    Siti Aisyah Abd Razak
    ;
    Azmi Rahmat
    ;
    Kamarudin Hussin
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    This research is about the corrosion control by using zinc as sacrificial anode cathodic protection in geopolymer concrete that is produced by the reaction of fly ash, fine aggregate, and coarse aggregate with an alkaline activator. Geopolymer is an alternative to the ordinary Portland cement (OPC) due to environmental friendly, low cost production, and workability. Tests are carried out on mild steel bar which embedded in 100 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm cube of geopolymer concrete. The potential values of the steel bar embedded in geopolymer concrete have been conducted by open circuit potential (OCP) testing. From the result obtained, the potential values of sacrificial anode cathodic protection samples were lower than control samples for 7 and 28 days cured which −0.967 V and −1.389 V, respectively. From Pourbaix diagram, the control samples were located at passivity region, while the SACP samples were located at immunity region.
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  • Publication
    Tensile Properties of Polyethylene Composites Based Kaolin Geo-Filler
    ( 2020-11-24)
    Lun Loh Zhen
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    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Zainal F.F.
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    Farah Farhana Zainal
    ;
    Mohammad Firdaus Abu Hashim
    ;
    Hartati
    ;
    Shern Tan Wei
    The current work studies the tensile properties of polyethylene composites-based kaolin geo-filler. Polyethylene composites was prepared based on kaolin geo-filler at different loading content varies from 0,2,4,6,8 and 10 wt%. The optimum results were compared with polyethylene composites based on raw kaolin to study the effect both filler on tensile properties. Tensile test was conducted according to ASTM D638. Based on these research studies, the use of kaolin geo-filler is effectively improved the tensile properties of polyethylene as compared to the raw kaolin filler. As the result, 8% of kaolin geo-filler content demonstrate the optimum formulation to enhance the tensile properties of polyethylene composites.
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