Sinar Arzuria Adnan
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Sinar Arzuria Adnan
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Sinar Arzuria, Adnan
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Sinar, A.A.
Arzuria Adnan, Sinar
Adnan, Sinar Arzuria
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FZO-8888-2022

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  • Publication
    Enhancing the use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) for lightweight concrete wall panels
    (Semarak Ilmu Publishing, 2025-05)
    Umar Kassim
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    Concrete is widely used in for construction purposes due to many advantageous properties. Depending on the density, concrete can be categorized as either conventional or lightweight. However, incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly elements like Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) can reduce the weight of concrete resulting in construction material. The main objective of this research is to investigate the effects of the inclusion of EPS towards the physical characteristics of concrete such as compressive strength, flexural strength, density and water absorption. This research also aim to analyze the soundproofing capabilities of wall panels produced using EPS. The study focuses on evaluating percentages (10%, 15% and 20%) of EPS as aggregates in terms of their impact on mechanical properties, physical properties and soundproofing qualities, in lightweight concrete. A total of 36 cube samples measuring 100 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm were prepared for testing at both 7 day and 28-day curing periods. In addition, 12 wall panel samples measuring 100 mm x 100 mm x 500 mm and another four wall panel samples measuring 600 mm x 600 mm x 40mm for analysis. Findings of the research indicate that the desired targets were met for water absorption (10%) density (15%) and soundproof performance (20%). During the 28-day strength test, the compressive strength decreased by 21.86%, 30.57% and 35.56% when replacing 10%, 15% and 20% of the material respectively. Lightweight concrete achieved a value of 19.45 MPa with a replacement of only 10% EPS. However, the samples, with a replacement of 15% and 20% did not reach this compressive strength level. This study demonstrates that EPS can be effectively utilized in applications. There was a reduction for the flexural strength ranging from 13.42% to 27.89% compared to the control mix when replacing with EPS at rates of 10%, 15% and 20%. This study succeeded in producing the novel discovery of the use of EPS in contributing to reducing overall structure weight, which in turn helps decrease energy consumption during transportation and construction processes.
  • Publication
    Pengenalan pemprosesan termoplastik
    ( 2012)
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
    ;
    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Muthmirah Ibrahim
    Buku Pengenalan Pemprosesan Termoplastik membicarakan beberapa asas pemprosesan dalam bidang polimer. Buku ini lebih memberikan tumpuan kepada beberapa pemprosesan termoplastik yang penting dalam bidang polimer. Objektif keseluruhan buku ini adalah untuk membolehkan pelajar mengenal pasti pemprosesan yang sering dilakukan pada bahan-bahan polimer termoplastik selain memahami konsep hubungkait di antara pemprosesan dan kesesuaian bahan-bahan polimer yang digunakan.
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  • Publication
    Toughening mechanism of thermoplastic starch nano-biocomposite with the hybrid of nanocellulose/nanobentonite
    (Elsevier, 2023)
    Lai Di Sheng
    ;
    Azlin Fazlina Osman
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
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    Mariatti Jaafar@Mustapha
    ;
    Ismail Ibrahim
    ;
    Midhat Nabil Ahmad Salimi
    High flexibility and toughness are key criteria for an effective bioplastic packaging film. However, in most studies, the flexibility of thermoplastic starch (TPS) films is always neglected when targeting their tensile strength improvement. Low film flexibility has limited the development of TPS films in replacing the petrochemical-based plastic packaging films. In this communication, we report a method to produce thermoplastic corn starch (TPCS) films with excellent mechanical strength, high flexibility and high toughness through the hybridization of two natural nanofillers: nanobentonite and nanocellulose. The synergistic effect of the hybrid nanofillers can be observed through the arrangement of alternating nacre structures where the nanobentonite silicate layers are responsible for mechanical strength, while the nanocellulose promotes free volume in the TPCS matrix and triggers high film elongation at break. Structural, morphological, and thermomechanical analysis were conducted, and the detailed strengthening mechanism of the TPCS hybrid nano-biocomposite films was revealed.
      5  29
  • Publication
    The role of natural hybrid nanobentonite/nanocellulose in enhancing the water resistance properties of the biodegradable thermoplastic starch
    ( 2023)
    Di Sheng Lai
    ;
    Azlin Fazlina Osman
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Ismail Ibrahim
    ;
    Andrei Victor Sandu
    ;
    Shayfull Zamree Abd. Rahim
    ;
    Petrica Vizureanu
    This study focuses on investigating the effect of hybrid nanofillers on the hydration characteristics and soil biodegradability of the thermoplastic corn starch (TPCS) hybrid nanofiller biocomposite (TPCS-HB) films. The data were benchmarked with that of the pure TPCS and TPCS single nanofiller biocomposite (TPCS-SB) as control films. The water absorption properties of TPCS, TPCS-SB, and TPCS-HB films were analyzed and fitted with the standard Guggenheim–Anderson–de Boer equation to study the water activity of the films. Besides, the water permeability test, water vapor permeability, and soil biodegradability of the films were also studied and correlated with the films’ surface morphology. The results indicated that the TPCS-HB films possess excellent hydration resistance and comparable biodegradable rate with the TPCS-SB films. The optimal water resistance properties were achieved when the optimal ratio of nanobentonite/nanocellulose (4:1) was incorporated into the TPCS matrix. The outcomes of this study provide an innovative idea and new insights that, by using natural and hybrid nanofillers, the hydrophobicity of the TPCS films could be enhanced. TPCS-HB films show great potential to be developed into a fully green biodegradable TPCS biocomposite film, especially for single-use plastic applications.
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  • Publication
    Sifat bahan plastik
    ( 2011)
    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Luqman Musa
    Buku ini secara khusus mengutarakan dengan lengkap tentang sifat dan ciri bahan plastik melalui beberapa bab dalam buku ini dan kaedah dan prinsip pengujian serta perincirian bahan plastik. Buku ini boleh membantu pelajar dan pembaca dalam mengenalpasti perbezaan jenis-jenis bahan plastik dan memahami konsep hubung kait di antara struktur dan sifat-sifat bahan plastik.
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  • Publication
    Thermoplastic starch hybrid biocomposite films with improved strength and flexibility produced through crosslinking via carboxylic acid
    ( 2023)
    Di Sheng Lai
    ;
    Azlin Fazlina Osman
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Ismail Ibrahim
    ;
    Midhat Nabil Ahmad Salimi
    ;
    Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha
    Thermoplastic starch (TPS) suffers from its intrinsic low mechanical strength and high brittleness due to its strong hydrogen bonding and low chain mobility. The conventional way to crosslink the TPS film can improve the strength and stiffness of the films, but usually reduces the flexibility of the film, and increases its brittleness. In this study, the incorporation of the hybrid nanofiller [1 wt% nanocellulose (C) and 4 wt% nano bentonite (B)] into the TPS proved to improve greatly the films’ strength and flexibility. The hybrid nanofillers with ratio 4B:1C was incorporated into the crosslinked thermoplastic corn starch (CR-TPCS) film to increase the its flexibility and toughness and produced a high mechanical strength fully biodegradable film. Two different aqueous carboxylic acids: citric acid (CA) and tartaric acid (TA) with different pH values (2,4,6) as the green crosslinker were employed. Substantial increase of tensile strength (3.98 to 9.17 MPa), Young’s modulus (9.10 to 46.30 MPa) and elongation at break (55.2 to 135.7%) was observed for the CA- 4B1C/pH2 films compared to the CR-TPCS films. The melting temperature (Tm) of the CA-4B1C/pH2 improved compared to the TPCS/4B1C (un-crosslinked) film due to its crosslinking effect. Meanwhile, the CA-4B1C films exhibited the highest degree of substitution and di-esterification with the lowest swelling and water solubility properties due to the formation of a special “bridge” structure between the CA, nanocellulose and plasticizer. The “bridge” structure developed between the TPCS chains serves as the toughener to motivate higher chain stress relaxation and load endurance. The crosslinked “bridge structure” also proved to effectively reduce the retrogradation phenomenal in the TPCS films. This combination method of hybridization and crosslinking is an efficient, low cost, and environmentally friendly technique to overcome the low flexibility and brittleness problem of the TPS based packaging film.
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  • Publication
    Asas Polimer
    (Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 2010)
    Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali
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    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Yusrina Mat Daud
    ;
    Luqman Musa
    ;
    Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
    Buku asas polimer merupakan sebuah buku yang membincangkan beberapa perkara asas yang utama dalam bidang polimer. Kebanyakan kita mengetahui tentang polimer tetapi tidak pada asas dan sifat semulajadi bahan polimer tersebut. Polimer kini lebih bernilai dan diperlukan dalam bidang binaan, angkasa lepas, komunikasi, pembuatan, pengangkutan, perubatan dan lain-lain keperluan harian. Polimer yang wujud secara semulajadi termasuklah bahan yang kita guna sebagai tar, syelek, getah pokok dan lain-lain menuntut kepada kita untuk memahami dengan lebih jelas ciri-ciri dan sifat bahan polimer. Buku ini dapat memenuhi keperluan dan minat terutamanya pelajar-pelajar untuk memahami dengan lebih mendalam lagi mengenai asas-asas dan sifat-sifat bahan polimer. Tajuk-tajuk yang dibincangkan di dalam buku ini disusun dan dioleh degan cara yang mudah untuk pengajaran dan pembelajaran tentang asas-asas polimer. Buku ini sesuai dijadikan sebagai bahan rujukan asas pelajar-pelajar kejuruteraan bahan, kejuruteraan polimer, teknologi polimer dan sains. Ia juga merangkumi beberapa subjek asas yang penting dalam bidang polimer termasuk kimia polimer, struktur fizikal polimer, reologi polimer, aplikasi, sifat dan pengujian polimer.
      2  28
  • Publication
    Analysis of Thermal Comfort Among Workshop Users: At TVET Technical Institution
    ( 2024-02-01)
    Alias N.M.
    ;
    Umar Kassim
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Nur Hidayah Ahmad Zaidi
    ;
    Siti Nurul Aqmariah Mohd Kanafiah
    ;
    Yusoff M.N.
    ;
    Sk Muiz Sk Abdul Razak
    Thermal comfort is a part of indoor environmental quality that should be considered to ensure the occupants' well-being. Unconducive buildings not only bring occupants discomfort but also tend to affect health, disrupt the process of teaching and learning, and reduce work productivity. Thus, this study determines the thermal condition of existing workshop buildings used in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) implementation. ASHRAE Standard 55 (2017) is referred to in the determination of thermal comfort involving objective measurements and subjective measurements. Observation methods of environmental variables such as air temperature, radiant temperature, air velocity, relative humidity is observed. Evaluations of comfort are based on occupant surveys and environmental measurements. A total of 257 people completed a questionnaire distributed at three technical institutions in Kedah, Malaysia. According to the findings, the average thermal sensation vote is 1.85, which leads to 66.5% of respondents feeling discomfort. Meanwhile, the adaptive model analysis showed that the workshop environmental conditions were out of the comfort zone and did not comply with the ASHRAE 55 standard. Hence, the thermal discomfort factors from the occupants' perspective were identified and widely discussed. As a result, the research findings will benefit parties involved in new building construction or existing building renovations to improve indoor air quality.
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  • Publication
    Preparation and characterization of Polyurethane foam with multi walled carbon nanotubes and Magnesium filler
    ( 2022)
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    Palm oil based polyol (POP) is gaining popularity to replace polyol based petroleum for manufacture of polyurethane (PU) foam due to the unique structure of oils, abundant, inexpensive and environmentally friendly. PU foam is a cellular structure that has several benefits, including low weight, high energy absorption capacity, and resistance to chemicals and solvents. However, PU foam have some drawbacks, including high porosity and high crushability porous that affects their mechanical properties. The addition of fillers has become a method of improving performance of PU foam. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to prepare and characterize a palm oil based PU foam with multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and magnesium (Mg) as fillers. The fillers were characterized by using pycnometer, scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). The PU foam composites (PU/MWCNTs, PU/Mg and PU/MWCNTs/Mg) were produced through the reaction of POP with methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) at a ratio of 1:1.1 by using high mechanical stirrer with 2000 rotations per minute (rpm). The PU foam composites were poured into a closed mould, cured for 24 hours and continued post cure in an oven at 80 °C for 2 hrs to confirm the reaction was completed. The effect of varying fillers content (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 %) on the PU/MWCNTs, PU/Mg, and PU/MWCNTs/Mg foam composites were determined using density, FTIR, thermal analysis, morphology, compression test, energy absorption and morphology analysis. The optimum compressive strength from PU/MWCNTs, PU/Mg and PU/MWCNTs/Mg foam composites were chosen and continued to investigate the displacement behaviour with finite element analysis (FEA) results by using ANSYS Multiphysics. The morphology of the foam structure was observed using the SEM and revealed the presence of a closed cell structure with a thinner cell wall. The addition of fillers has deteriorated the cell to broken cell. The nano size of MWCNTs was proven using the TEM and showed the addition of MWCNTs fillers at 0.5 % show the good MWCNTs dispersion in PU foam than 3.0 %. The increasing fillers content has improved the compressive strength by 1.547 MPa at 0.5 PU/MWCNTs, 1.688 MPa for 2.0 PU/Mg and 1.760 MPa for 2.5 PU/MWCNTs/Mg, respectively. Overall, 2.5 PU/MWCNTs/Mg showed the highest compressive strength due to the excellent combination of MWCNTs and Mg. Therefore, these PU foam composites were continued tested using ANSYS software. The theoretical results from FEA have shown small differences compared to the experimental results. The experimental result for 2.5 PU/MWCNTs/Mg foam composites was 1.76 MPa and the theoretical results obtained from ANSYS was 1.65 MPa. The differences between these were 0.11 MPa and have accepted because the gap is very small.
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  • Publication
    The effect of aging time on microstructure and hardness value of AZ80 Mg Alloy
    ( 2020-11-24)
    Zuraidawani Che Daud
    ;
    Siti Hajar Azahar
    ;
    Mohd Nazree Derman
    ;
    Sinar Arzuria Adnan
    ;
    Nur Hidayah Ahmad Zaidi
    ;
    Nur Maizatul Shima Adzali
    AZ 80 Magnesium (Mg) alloy (AZ80) is the lightest structural metallic materials with good mechanical properties. However, Mg AZ80 has drawbacks which result in poor ductility and low strength where applications of Mg alloy have been restricted. The AZ80 has high aluminium content can cause the precipitation of ß-phase which is Mg17Al12 in Mg-Al alloy. It can affect the mechanical properties such as poor strengthening. This paper was discussed the effect of aging time on microstructure and hardness value of AZ80. The AZ80 samples were cut to 1cm × 1cm. Samples heat treated at 360 C for one-hour quenching in water. Then, samples aged at 170 C with different aging times (2 to 8 hours) with same quench. Optical Microscope (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Vickers Microhardness machine were used to analyse the samples. As the results showed ß-Mg17Al12 phase was discontinuously distributed along the grain boundary throughout solid solution treatment. The ß-Mg17Al12 phase did not fully dissolve into the α-Mg phase and distributed along the grain boundary. The results showed that sample after 2 hours aging time with highest hardness value 62.5 HV is the optimum sample.
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