Heah Cheng Yong
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Heah Cheng Yong
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Heah, Cheng Yong
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Yong, Heah Cheng
Yong, H. C.
Heah, Cheng Yong
Heah, C. Y.
Cheng-Yong, Heah
Cheng Yong, Heah
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  • Publication
    Functionalized carbon nanotube - modified ELISA for early detection of heart attack
    ( 2023-12)
    Emily M. Y. Chow
    ;
    Foo Kai Loong
    ;
    Subash Chandra Bose Gopinath
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    Tan Soo Jin
    ;
    M. Kashif
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Liew Yun Ming
    A warning issue of heart attacks in young adults needs immediate attention lately. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is an easy and commonly used method for detecting early stages of heart attack. Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) is a responsible biomarker for acute myocardial infarction. However, the conventional ELISA system was only able to detect at 100 pM of cTnI. To improve the system, enhancements were introduced through the integration of functionalized carbon nanotube (fCNT) to amplify cTnI detection signals. By utilizing the advantage of fCNT, a noticeable improvement in results can be obtained. The detection limit was lowered down to an impressive 10 pM. Furthermore, the change of absorbance increased from 31.90% for conventional ELISA surge to 98.61 for modified ELISA system. This three-fold increase in sensitivity shows remarkable improvement through the introduction of fCNT in modified ELISA technique.
  • Publication
    Preparation of fly Ash-Ladle furnace slag blended geopolymer foam via Pre-Foaming method with polyoxyethylene alkyether sulphate incorporation
    ( 2022)
    Ng Hui-Teng
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Catleya Rojviriya
    ;
    Hasniyati Md Razi
    ;
    Sebastian Garus
    ;
    Marcin Nabiałek
    ;
    Wojciech Sochacki
    ;
    Ilham Mukriz Zainal Abidin
    ;
    Ng Yong-Sing
    ;
    Andrei Victor Sandu
    ;
    Agata Śliwa
    This paper uses polyoxyethylene alkyether sulphate (PAS) to form foam via pre-foaming method, which is then incorporated into geopolymer based on fly ash and ladle furnace slag. In the literature, only PAS-geopolymer foams made with single precursor were studied. Therefore, the performance of fly ash-slag blended geopolymer with and without PAS foam was investigated at 29–1000 °C. Unfoamed geopolymer (G-0) was prepared by a combination of sodium alkali, fly ash and slag. The PAS foam-to-paste ratio was set at 1.0 and 2.0 to prepare geopolymer foam (G-1 and G-2). Foamed geopolymer showed decreased compressive strength (25.1–32.0 MPa for G-1 and 21.5–36.2 MPa for G-2) compared to G-0 (36.9–43.1 MPa) at 29–1000 °C. Nevertheless, when compared to unheated samples, heated G-0 lost compressive strength by 8.7% up to 1000 °C, while the foamed geopolymer gained compressive strength by 68.5% up to 1000 °C. The thermal stability of foamed geopolymer was greatly improved due to the increased porosity, lower thermal conductivity, and incompact microstructure, which helped to reduce pressure during moisture evaporation and resulted in lessened deterioration.
  • Publication
    Effect of anisotropic pores on the material properties of metakaolin geopolymer composites incorporated with corrugated fiberboard and rubber
    ( 2021)
    Nur Ain Jaya
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    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Low Foo Wah
    ;
    Ooi Wan-En
    ;
    Ilham Mukriz Zainal Abidin
    ;
    Noorhazleena Azaman
    This paper compares the compressive strength and thermal conductivity of metakaolin geopolymer (MKG) incorporated with anisotropic and isotropic pores. MKG was prepared by activation with sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. Corrugated fiberboard and rubber were included to create anisotropy of pores, and they were added in 3, 5, and 7 layers. Hydrogen peroxide and surfactant were added to generate isotropic pores. For geopolymer with corrugated fiberboard (MKG-C) and rubber (MKG-R), compressive test and thermal conductivity measurement were performed in perpendicular and parallel direction to the flat surface of fiberboard and rubber. The result showed that MKG-C and MKG-R exhibited mechanical and insulation anisotropically. The highest compressive strength was achieved in the parallel loading direction while the lowest thermal conductivity was attained in the perpendicular direction. MKG-C possessed better compressive strength of 26.9 MPa loaded in the parallel direction. The compressive strength performance of MKG-C was greater than MKG-R because of the fibrous-like structure, which further contributes to the strength. The thermal conductivity was low (0.15–0.20 W/mK) for both MKG-C and MKG-R. The anisotropy of pores led to high strength retention and improvement of thermal insulating properties. These properties were contrary to geopolymer with isotropic pores (MKG-F), which have excellent thermal insulating properties but low compressive strength to be eligible for structural applications.
  • Publication
    Elevated-Temperature performance, combustibility and fire propagation index of Fly Ash-Metakaolin blend geopolymers with addition of Monoaluminium Phosphate (MAP) and Aluminum Dihydrogen Triphosphate (ATP)
    ( 2021)
    Khairunnisa Zulkifly
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Ridho Bayuaji
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Shamsul Bin Ahmad
    ;
    Tomasz Stachowiak
    ;
    Janusz Szmidla
    ;
    Joanna Gondro
    ;
    Bartłomiej Jeż
    ;
    Mohd Suhaimi Bin Khalid
    ;
    Sebastian Garus
    ;
    Ong Shee-Ween
    ;
    Ooi Wan-En
    ;
    Ng Hui-Teng
    Thermal performance, combustibility, and fire propagation of fly ash-metakaolin (FA-MK) blended geopolymer with the addition of aluminum triphosphate, ATP (Al(H2PO4)3), and monoaluminium phosphate, MAP (AlPO4) were evaluated in this paper. To prepare the geopolymer mix, fly ash and metakaolin with a ratio of 1:1 were added with ATP and MAP in a range of 0–3% by weight. The fire/heat resistance was evaluated by comparing the residual compressive strengths after the elevated temperature exposure. Besides, combustibility and fire propagation tests were conducted to examine the thermal performance and the applicability of the geopolymers as passive fire protection. Experimental results revealed that the blended geopolymers with 1 wt.% of ATP and MAP exhibited higher compressive strength and denser geopolymer matrix than control geopolymers. The effect of ATP and MAP addition was more obvious in unheated geopolymer and little improvement was observed for geopolymer subjected to elevated temperature. ATP and MAP at 3 wt.% did not help in enhancing the elevated-temperature performance of blended geopolymers. Even so, all blended geopolymers, regardless of the addition of ATP and MAP, were regarded as the noncombustible materials with negligible (0–0.1) fire propagation index.
  • Publication
    Turning waste into strength enhancing geopolymer composites with Oil Palm Frond Fibers (OPF)
    ( 2024-10)
    Ng Hui-Teng
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    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Tan Soo Jin
    ;
    Muhammad Aqil Asyraf Bin Mohd Roslan
    ;
    Siti Khadijah Binti Zulkepli
    ;
    Tan You How
    ;
    Ng Yong-Sing
    Geopolymers are alternatives to ordinary Portland cement as construction materials. The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has driven the utilization of industrial by-products and agricultural waste. The disposal of oil palm frond (OPF) biomass as waste in landfills poses significant environmental challenges, necessitating effective recycling strategies. This study examines the incorporation and feasibility of OPF as a reinforcing fiber in fly ash geopolymer composites, examining its impact on physical and mechanical properties. Various parameters were tested, including fiber content (10–20 wt.%), shapes (shredded and tubular), and lengths (1–3 cm). The geopolymer composites with 10 wt.% shredded oil palm frond and 1-cm tubular oil palm frond fibers enhance the compressive strength by 17% compared to the control sample without oil palm frond. The shredded oil palm frond was particularly effective, enhancing strength performance and achieving better dispersion within the geopolymer matrix. Conversely, increasing the fiber content and length generally resulted in diminished composite strength, attributed to the creation of a more porous structure and weaker fiber-matrix interactions. However, lower fiber additions were shown to decrease porosity and water absorption, highlighting the potential of optimized oil palm frond fiber content and form in improving the environmental and mechanical performance of geopolymer composites. These results support the viability of oil palm frond as a sustainable additive in geopolymers, contributing to waste reduction and material innovation in construction.
  • Publication
    Flexural properties of thin fly ash geopolymers at elevated temperature
    ( 2021)
    Yong-Sing Ng
    ;
    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Hui-Teng Ng
    ;
    Lynette Wei Ling Chan
    This paper reports on the flexural properties of thin fly ash geopolymers exposed to elevated temperature. The thin fly ash geopolymers (dimension = 160 mm × 40 mm × 10 mm) were synthesised using12M NaOH solution mixed with designed solidsto-liquids ratio of 1:2.5 and Na2SiO3/NaOH ratio of 1:4 and underwent heat treatment at different elevated temperature (300°C, 600°C, 900°C and 1150°C) after 28 days of curing. Flexural strength test was accessed to compare the flexural properties while X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis was performed to determine the phase transformation of thin geopolymers at elevated temperature. Results showed that application of heat treatment boosted the flexural properties of thin fly ash geopolymers as the flexural strength increased from 6.5 MPa (room temperature) to 16.2 MPa (1150°C). XRD results showed that the presence of crystalline phases of albite and nepheline contributed to the increment in flexural strength.
  • Publication
    Microstructural Analysis of Fly Ash-based Geopolymers with various Alkali Concentration
    ( 2019-08-14)
    Hui-Teng N.
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    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Yun-Ming L.
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Yong-Sing N.
    In the present work, a comparative study on the effect of different concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) on fly ash-based geopolymer was investigated. The geopolymer synthesis by mixing fly ash with alkali activator (a mixture of NaOH and sodium silicate) at solid/liquid ratio of 2.5. The NaOH were used 6M, 8M, 10M, 12M and 14M with constant sodium silicate/NaOH ratio of 2.5. The geopolymers were cured at room temperature (29°C) for 24 hours and 60°C in oven for another 24 hours. The testing and analysis of the fly ash-based geopolymers were performed after 28 days. The adequate Na+ ions and densified microstructure were observed at optimum 8M-NaOH-activated fly ash-based geopolymers.
  • Publication
    Formulation, mechanical properties and phase analysis of fly ash geopolymer with ladle furnace slag replacement
    ( 2021)
    Ng Hui-Teng
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Kong Ern Hun
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Hasniyati Md Razi
    ;
    Ng Yong-Sing
    This paper presents the formulation of fly ash (FA) geopolymer and the incorporation of ladle furnace slag (LFS) as a replacement to FA in geopolymer formation. The formulation of the LFS replacement was set at 10–40 wt.%. The geopolymer was formed by mixing FA and LFS with a sodium-based alkali activator. The FA geopolymer had a compressive strength of 38.9 MPa with the optimum formulation of 8 M NaOH concentration, AS/AA ratio of 3, and AA ratio of 1.5. The compressive strength was affected more significantly by the amorphous content. The most influential factors affecting the properties of FA geopolymer were: AS/AA ratio > AA ratio > NaOH concentration. Replacing LFS led to very little (4.1%) increment in the compressive strength. The LFS had little contribution in supplying Si, Al and Ca for the formation of the N-A-S-H and C-A-S-H network. But LFS acted as a filler and improved the compactness of the FA geopolymer. The mechanical performance of FA/LFS geopolymer was not governed by the amorphous content like the FA geopolymer, as LFS addition contributed to increasing crystalline content. New crystalline phases of calcite and CSH due to the addition of LFS helped to retain the compressive strength of FA geopolymer. Nevertheless, the outcome of the study proved that LFS can be blended with FA to produce geopolymers without severe deterioration in mechanical strength. LFS can be potentially added in geopolymers as filler to produce geopolymer mortar.
  • Publication
    Improvements of flexural properties and thermal performance in thin geopolymer based on fly ash and ladle furnace slag using borax decahydrates
    ( 2022)
    Ng Yong-Sing
    ;
    Liew Yun Ming
    ;
    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Phakkhananan Pakawanit
    ;
    Petrica Vizureanu
    ;
    Mohd Suhaimi Khalid
    ;
    Ng Hui-Teng
    ;
    Hang Yong-Jie
    ;
    Marcin Nabiałek
    ;
    Paweł Pietrusiewicz
    ;
    Sebastian Garus
    ;
    Wojciech Sochacki
    ;
    Agata Śliwa
    This paper elucidates the influence of borax decahydrate addition on the flexural and thermal properties of 10 mm thin fly ash/ladle furnace slag (FAS) geopolymers. The borax decahydrate (2, 4, 6, and 8 wt.%) was incorporated to produce FAB geopolymers. Heat treatment was applied with temperature ranges of 300 °C, 600 °C, 900 °C, 1000 °C and 1100 °C. Unexposed FAB geopolymers experienced a drop in strength due to a looser matrix with higher porosity. However, borax decahydrate inclusion significantly enhanced the flexural performance of thin geopolymers after heating. FAB2 and FAB8 geopolymers reported higher flexural strength of 26.5 MPa and 47.8 MPa, respectively, at 1000 °C as compared to FAS geopolymers (24.1 MPa at 1100 °C). The molten B2O3 provided an adhesive medium to assemble the aluminosilicates, improving the interparticle connectivity which led to a drastic strength increment. Moreover, the borax addition reduced the glass transition temperature, forming more refractory crystalline phases at lower temperatures. This induced a significant strength increment in FAB geopolymers with a factor of 3.6 for FAB8 at 900 °C, and 4.0 factor for FAB2 at 1000 °C, respectively. Comparatively, FAS geopolymers only achieved 3.1 factor in strength increment at 1100 °C. This proved that borax decahydrate could be utilized in the high strength development of thin geopolymers.
  • Publication
    Effect of Sodium Aluminate on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Fly Ash-Based One-Part Geopolymer
    ( 2022-01-01)
    Wan-En O.
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    Yun-Ming L.
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    Heah Cheng Yong
    ;
    Ho Li Ngee
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    ;
    Shee-Ween O.
    ;
    Sandu A.V.
    The one-part geopolymer binder was synthesis from the mixing of aluminosilicate material with solid alkali activators. The properties of one-part geopolymers vary according to the type and amount of solid alkali activators used. This paper presents the effect of various sodium metasilicate-to-sodium aluminate (NaAlO2/Na2SiO3) ratios on fly ash-based one-part geopolymer. The NaAlO2/Na2SiO3 ratios were set at 1.0 to 3.0. Setting time of fresh one-part geopolymer was examined through Vicat needle apparatus. Mechanical and microstructural properties of developed specimens were analysed after 28 days of curing in ambient condition. The study concluded that an increase in NaAlO2 content delayed the setting time of one-part geopolymer paste. The highest compressive strength was achieved at the NaAlO2/Na2SiO3 ratio of 2.5, which was 33.65 MPa. The microstructural analysis revealed a homogeneous structure at the optimum ratio. While the sodium aluminium silicate hydrate (N-A-S-H) and anorthite phases were detected from the XRD analysis.