
Mohd Zuhri Mohamed YusoffUniversiti Putra Malaysia | UPM · Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Mohd Zuhri Mohamed Yusoff
PhD (Composite Materials)
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Solar energy has become a vital source for generating and harvesting electricity. Enhancing the efficiency of solar modules is an essential factor for successful transition to a sustainable and green energy production. Since natural fiber composites (NFCs) possess various outstanding properties, they can be used as an adequate alternative to synthe...
This research conducted was to investigate the flexural mechanical properties and flexural creep response upon pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer (PGFRP) composite used in cross-arms for transmission tower application. A comparative study was done upon virgin and sleeve reinforced PGFRP composite to observe the enhancements within their elast...
As global paper demand accelerates, concerns over deforestation from traditional wood pulp production underscore the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This study explores sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) fibers, an abundant by-product in Malaysia, as a promising renewable source for papermaking. The research aims to optimize sodium hydroxide (Na...
In the field of advanced materials, carbon-based fillers are crucial for crafting high-performance polymer composites. Continual innovations in modifying these fillers are expanding the capabilities of polymer composite materials, heralding new advancements in diverse technological areas. Ionic liquids provide innovative methods for modifying carbo...
Design and development of environmentally friendly composite materials is underway in response to escalating environmental concerns and the looming scarcity of petroleum-based resources. A key strategy in this endeavor is the application of biologically derived polymers, reinforced with organic fibers. This approach has appeared to be a potent subs...
Polymer composites are engineered materials that combine polymers with diverse fillers to enhance their physicochemical properties. The electrical conductivity of polymer composites is a vital characteristic that significantly broadens their use, particularly in electronic applications. The addition of ionic liquids into polymer composites represen...
This research is conducted to observe the flexural mechanical properties and flexural creep response upon pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer (PGFRP) composite cross-arm at coupon scale. A comparative study is made between a virgin PGFRP composite cross-arm and sleeved PGFRP composite cross-arm to observe the enhancements in mechanical and cre...
Paper is a commonly utilized material in various aspects of daily life. However, the pulp and paper industry face
environmental challenges related to pollution and deforestation. The utilization of non-wood fibres, such as
agricultural waste of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) from oil palm trunk (OPT), may offer sustainable alternatives
to wood-...
The integration of ionic liquids and polymer composites has become a promising way to improve their thermal properties, representing a notable advancement in the development of advanced materials for specific applications. Their thermal properties heavily influence the suitability of polymer composites for particular applications. It is imperative...
Pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer (PGFRP) composite is a relatively new material used to replace conventional wood in the fabrication of cross-arms for transmission towers. Much research has been undertaken on coupon-scale PGFRP composite cross-arms. However, a few have been completed on full-scale PGFRP composite cross-arms under actual ope...
This paper describes the conceptual design phase in the product development of a natural fibre composites cyclist helmet liner, beginning with idea generation and ending with selecting the best design concept. The integrated Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Biomimetic methods, and the Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) method are demonstrate...
The honeycomb structure is renowned for its ability to absorb energy effectively while also being lightweight. In this work, different topologies of joint-based core design are investigated to improve the compression properties of the honeycomb structure. The material used is polylactic acid (PLA) filament and the core structure fabricated using fu...
The development of environmentally friendly composite materials that may be used in a variety of applications is the result of growing environmental concerns and imminent depletion of petroleum-based resources. The use of bio-based polymers that are reinforced with natural fibers has emerged as an effective alternative to synthetic fiber-reinforced...
Heat treatment is a commonly known treatment subjected to aluminum alloy and their composites to improve their mechanical properties for automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. The heat treatment was carried out to determine the influence of aging time and temperature on the mechanical properties of LM26 Al alloy reinforced with 0, 2, 4, 6,...
The widespread use of plastic has led to an environmental crisis, with an estimated 6300 Mt. of plastic waste generated in 2018, of which only 9% was recycled, 12% burned, and 79% dumped in the environment or landfills. The production and disposal of plastics have a significant impact on the environment, with landfills and natural environments pred...
Kenaf fiber has recently garnered exponential interest as reinforcement in composite materials across diverse industries owing to its superior mechanical attributes, ease of manufacture, and inherent biodegradability. In the discourse of this review, various methods of manufacturing kenaf/Polylactic acid (PLA) composites have been discussed meticul...
The flammability properties of polymers and polymer composites are crucial in ensuring their safe use in various applications. The development of flame-retardant technologies continues to be an active area of research to improve the fire safety of these materials. Recently, ionic liquids have been studied in the flammability properties of polymers...
Recent researchers are keen on developing alternative bioplastic materials from renewable and eco-friendly sources to replace the materials obtained from crude oil and other petroleum-based sources. The measures for these replacements have been made continuously to create a sustainable future for the forthcoming generations. Researchers are focusin...
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The conflicting results on the corrosion characteristics of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with agrarian waste have stimulated an investigation on the hardness and corrosion rate of sugar palm fibre ash (SPFA) reinforced LM26 Al/alloy composite by varying the SPFA from 0 to 10 wt% in an interval of 2 wt%. This paper aims to discuss...
This study investigated the capability of honeycomb core structures made of kenaf fibre-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composite. Two types of kenaf fibre were used in this study, these being woven kenaf and non-woven cotton/kenaf. Initially, the corrugated shape panel was manufactured using a hot moulding compression method. The panel was then c...
This paper documents the thermal and biodegradation behaviour of kenaf/cornhusk fiber reinforced corn starch-based hybrid composites film (CS/K–CH) produced by solution casting method. To develop both components as biodegradable hybrid composite, this research used corn starch as matrix, kenaf fiber and cornhusk fibre as a filler. Changes in physic...
The concerning issue regarding petrochemical plastic wastes had prompted scientists and researchers to develop biodegradable plastic in effort to tackle environmental pollution. Alternative bioresources such as poly (lactic acid), sugar palm starch and nanocellulose fibre were utilized in producing cheap, biodegradable and sustainable plastic with...
Many researchers have become more interested in utilizing plant based natural fibre as reinforcement for the fabrication of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) in recent time. The utilization of these environmentally friendly and cost effective plant based natural fibre is necessitated to avoid environmental pollution. The desire for cost-effective...
The study examined the effect of the cornhusk fibers (CHF) content on the structure, physical, mechanical and water barrier properties of composites obtained on the basis of corn starch (CS) and kenaf fiber (KF), used in the amount of 6 wt%. Sorbitol in the amount of 30 wt% was used as a plasticizer. Hybrid biocomposite films were obtained using th...
The current work discusses ground coffee waste (GCW) reinforced high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composite. GCW underwent two types of treatment (oil extraction, and oil extraction followed by mercerization). The composites were prepared using stacking HDPE film and GCW, followed by hot compression molding with different GCW particle loadings (5%,...
Many researchers have become more interested in utilizing plant based natural fibre as reinforcement for the fabrication of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) in recent time. The utilization of these environmentally friendly and cost effective plant based natural fibre is necessitated to avoid environmental pollution. The desire for cost-effective...
The growing concern over waste disposal issues of petroleum-based products has sparked the interest in using biodegradable material for composite manufacturing. Natural fibers have been proven to be excellent reinforcements for polymer composites that can mitigate the problems associated with synthetic-based composite products. The study aims to de...
This paper presents the thermal and flammability properties of woven kenaf/polyester-reinforced polylactic acid hybrid laminated composites. The effects of the fiber content and stacking sequences of hybrid composites were examined. The hybrid composites were fabricated using the hot press method. Thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning c...
A novel double cell wall interlocking square core was fabricated from flax fibre reinforced polylactic acid composite. Initially, a series of square core panels with cell sizes of 20, 30, and 40 mm were manufactured using a hot press machine and later fabricated using a simple slotting technique. Then, a series of quasi-static compression test load...
There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased awareness of renewable green resources. This review article uniquely highlights the use of green composites from natural fiber, particularly with regard to the development...
The widespread use of biopolymers in the place of standard plastics would help to reduce the weight of waste. Therefore, biodegradable materials take part in the natural cycle “from nature to nature” and play an important role for environmental sustainability. Various parts from the green plant fibre can be utilized as the bionanocomposites product...
Polymer blending is yet another adapted method to offset the drawback of a polymer with another superior polymer. However, the developed polymer blend is often ended up with inferior properties due to their poor immiscibility. The introduction of compatibilizers effectively stabilize the interconnection of the two phases allowing finer dispersion o...
This work examines the effects of plasticizer type and concentration on mechanical, physical, and antibacterial characteristics of sugar palm nanocellulose/sugar palm starch (SPS)/cinnamon essential oil bionanocomposite films. In this research, the preparation of SPS films were conducted using glycerol (G), sorbitol (S), and their blend (GS) as pla...
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a prominent biomaterial that is widely used to replace traditional petrochemical-based polymers in various applications owing environmental concerns. Green composites have gai...
Recent developments within the topic of biomaterials has taken hold of researchers due to the mounting concern of current environmental pollution as well as scarcity resources. Amongst all compatible biomaterials, polycaprolactone (PCL) is deemed to be a great potential biomaterial, especially to the tissue engineering sector, due to its advantages...
Sustainable technologies are vital due to the efforts of researchers and investors who have
allocated significant amounts of money and time to their development. Nowadays, 3D printing
has been accepted by the main industry players, since its first establishment almost 30 years ago. It
is obvious that almost every industry is related to technology,...
Citation: Azlin, M.N.M.; Ilyas, R.A.; Zuhri, M.Y.M.; Sapuan, S.M.; Harussani, M.M.; Sharma, S.; Nordin, A.H.; Nurazzi, N.M.; Afiqah, A.N. 3D
The bio-inspired structure (e.g., honeycomb) has been studied for its ability to absorb energy and its high strength. The cell size and wall thickness are the main elements that alter the structural ability to withstand load and pressure. Moreover, adding a secondary structure can increase the compressive strength and energy absorption (EA) capabil...
The escalating environmental devastation caused by the disposal of packaging plastic waste has resulted in an urgent need to produce environmentally friendly packaging materials in order to save our ecosystem. Natural biopolymers have been studied as potential alternatives to conventional plastics in an effort to tackle the ongoing environmental ca...
In this study, sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose (SPCNC)-reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch (TPS) was blended with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in order to prioritize the biodegradation feature while offsetting individual polymer limitation. Prior to melt blending process, SPCNC was dispersed through sonication in advance of starch gelatiniza...
Hybrid laminated composites were fabricated from woven kenaf, woven polyester and polylactic acid (PLA) using the hot compression method. The hybrid composites consist of woven material as reinforcement having the fiber weight-matrix ratio of 40:60. Six samples of hybrid laminated composites were prepared in different stacking sequences using the h...
The number of road accidents has increased annually over the last 20 years, and this is a matter of considerable concern. Automobile safety systems must therefore be carefully evaluated to ensure they are able to serve their purpose in protecting passengers. One of these safety systems is the car bumper system. The bumper system plays a vital role,...
In recent years, there has been a growing interest for composite materials due to the superior capability to absorb energy and lightweight factor. These properties are compatible to be utilized in the development for transportation system as it can reduce the fuel consumption and also minimize the effect of crash to the passenger. Therefore, the ai...
Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement. Annual natural fiber production is estimated to be 1,783,965 × 103 tons/year. Extensive studies have been conducted in the domains of natural/synthetic as well as natural/natur...
In this paper, Dioscorea hispida starch (DHS) biocomposites films were successfully prepared via combining Dioscorea hispida starch with sorbitol at different sizes (F1, F2) and concentrations (3, 6, and 9 wt%) Dioscorea hispida fiber (DHF) using a film-forming casting technique. Characterization via physical, morphological, mechanical, thermal, an...
This research was performed to evaluate the mechanical and thermal properties of sugar palm fiber (SPF)- and kenaf fiber (KF)-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites. Sugar palm/kenaf was successfully treated by benzoylation treatment. The hybridized bio-composites (PP/SPF/KF) were fabricated with overall 10 weight percentage (wt%) relatively with...
Polylactic acid (PLA) is derived from renewable sources and is among the most commercially available bioplastics. However, the application of PLA is limited due to its properties, such as poor thermal stability and ductility. The incorporation of woven polyester in the polymeric system has enhanced the properties of PLA. This research determines th...
The composite material in energy absorption tube application have gained a tremendous function as sacrificial structure device in automotive, marine, and aerospace engineering. Due to capabilities of composite material in reinforcement structure, many researchers have explored to tailor the composite material properties to withstand into impact loa...
Sandwich structures made of glass-reinforced composite facesheet (FS) and honeycomb core are using in many load-carrying applications. This study aims to reduce the dependency on synthetic materials in the composite FS of sandwich structure. Recently, there has been rapid growth in research and innovation in the hybrid composite to achieve the comp...
The disposal of non-biodegradable synthetic plastic wastes is linked with air, land, and marine pollutions. Incineration of plastic wastes released toxic substances into the air while recycled plastics end up accumulated in landfill and dumped into the ocean. In this study, novel sugar palm starch reinforced with sugar palm crystalline nanocellulos...
This study examines the effects of varying the concentrations of sorbitol (S) and glycerol (G) on the physical, morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties of Dioscorea hispida, starch-based films. In this context, the films of Dioscorea hispida starch were developed using solution casting technique with glycerol (G), sorbitol (S), and a mixt...
This paper presents the development process relating to the conceptual design of glass/renewable natural fibre-reinforced polymer hybrid composite motorcycle side cover. Motorcycle side cover is a component frequently made from plastic or steel that functions on covering the motorcycle parts, components and systems such as frame, battery, electrica...
The existing cross arms in high transmission towers are made of pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer composite (PGFRPC). The moisture, temperature change in the atmosphere, and other environmental factors affect the performance of these members and cause a complete failure. It is apparent that any material used in such applications is susceptib...
Nowadays, pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite (PGFRPC) structures have been used widely for cross-arms in high transmission towers. These composite structures have replaced cross-arms of conventional materials like wood due to several factors, such as better strength, superior resistance to environmental degradation, reduced weight,...
Life cycle assessment (LCA) can be utilized to evaluate the technical solutions employed in the production process to identify impacts originating not only from the production itself but also from the phases of use and end‐of‐life (EOL) issues. This chapter discusses thoroughly each phase of the LCA outline and reviews recent different LCA studies...
This paper investigates the mechanical behavior of an interlocking structure made of flax/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites manufactured using hot press compression molding. The flax/PLA composite manufactured at a temperature of 190°C and pressed for 10 minutes obtained the highest values of strength and modulus. A range of core cell sizes betwee...
This research is aimed at developing the sandwich structure with a hybrid composite facesheet and investigate its mechanical properties (tensile, edgewise compression, and flexural). The combination of renewable and synthetic materials appears to reduce the weight, cost, and environmental impact compared to pure synthetic materials. The hybrid comp...
This study was driven by the stringent environmental legislation concerning the consumption and utilization of eco-friendly materials. Within this context, this paper aimed to examine the characteristics of starch and fibres from the Dioscorea hispida tuber plant to explore their potential as renewable materials. The extraction of the Dioscorea his...
The interest in using natural fiber-reinforced composites is now at its highest. Numerous studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues. Even though they have limitations for some load requirements, this drawback has been countered through fiber treatment and hybridization. Sandwich structure, on the oth...
The research included corn starch (CS) films using sorbitol (S), glycerol (G), and their combination (SG) as plasticizers at 30, 45, and 60 wt %, with a traditional solution casting technique. The introduction of plasticizer to CS film-forming solutions led to solving the fragility and brittleness of CS films. The increased concentration of plastic...
The demand of antimicrobial active packaging is escalating due to the needs of improving quality and shelf life of food. In this work, sugar palm starch (SPS)/sugar palm nanocrystalline cellulose (SPNCC) incorporated with cinnamon essential oil (EO) biodegradable nanocomposite films were prepared by using solvent casting method. Mechanical properti...