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ENPRO

Enhanced Polymer Research Group (EnPRO) of UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM) has developed different range of polymer composites and nanocomposites based on different polymer matrixes for various applications.


Research and Experiments

  • Isothermal crystallization kinetic of PP/PS/SEBS blends.
  • Preparation and characterization of Polycaprolactone/Tapioca Starch Composites Compatibilized by Local Chitosan
  • Physical, mechanical and permeability properties of chitosan modified tapioca starch filled with
    montmorillonitenanocomposite films
  • Exploration of Using Poly(methyl methacrylate)-grafted-chitosan/Nano-Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Hybrid Fillers in Eco-Composite Materials
  • Processing, characterization and properties of regenerated cellulose nanocomposites from ionic liquids with various nanofillers
  • Development and characterization of cellulose/ layered silicate nanocomposites from ionic liquids
  • Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable poly(polyolsebacate)/nano-hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for potential used in biomedical applications
  • Shape memory Poly (Xylitol-co-Dodecandioate)/Hydroxyapatite composite for bone and ligament fixation screws
  • Preparation and Characterization of irradiated ethylene vinyl acetate/epoxidised natural rubber nanocomposite
  • Properties and characterization of polyethylene/ rice bran film
  • Physical, mechanical and flammability properties of natural fiber polymer nanocomposite
  • Properties and characterization of biodegradable conductive nanocomposite based on PLA/Polypyroll/Nano clay.
  • Study on the interaction mechanism of nanofillers and natural rubber in biodegradable polylactic acid.
  • Preparation and characterization of composites of recycled polyamide-6/recycled polypropylene with kenaf fiber as reinforcement
  • Preparation and characterization of composites of recycled polyamide-6/recycled polypropylene with kenaf fiber as reinforcement
  • Preparation and characterization of composites of recycled polyamide-6/recycled polypropylene with kenaf fiber as reinforcement

Facilities

Polymer Processing Testing Equipment
  • Laboratory twin screw extruder
  • Injection molding machine
  • Nano single screw extruder
  • Blow film machine
  • Two roll mill
  • Compression molding (hot press)
  • Resin transfer molding
  • Tensile tester
  • Impact tester
  • Hardness tester
  • Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA)
  • Differential scanning calorimetric (DSC)
  • Fourier transform infra red (FTIR)
  • Density meter
  • Weathering chamber
  • Limiting oxygen index (LOI)

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