This book is a noteworthy series of works authored by women from diverse research areas and expertise. This book contains research papers from fundamental, experimental, and empirical studies in the fields of mechanical engineering and materials science is included in this book series. Methods for modelling data, structures, and materials using numerical and analytical techniques are described along with experimental data and methodologies.
Author(s): Azman Ismail, Fatin Nur Zulkipli, Husna Sarirah Husin, Andreas Öchsner
Series: Advanced Structured Materials, 165
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 265
City: Cham
Preface
Contents
1 Review: Role of Nanoparticles Growth and Alleviation of Abiotic Stress in Plants
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Nanoparticles of Metals
1.2.1 Gold (Au)
1.2.2 Silver (Ag)
1.2.3 Copper (Cu)
1.3 Possible Abiotic Stresses in Plants and Their Treatment with Nanoparticles
1.3.1 Drought
1.3.2 Flooding
1.3.3 Salinity
1.4 Conclusion
References
2 Performance of Fibreglass Mat and Woven for Prosthetic Leg Socket Application
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Methodology
2.2.1 Material
2.2.2 Fabrication of Composite Split-Mould
2.2.3 Fabrication of Composite Leg Socket
2.2.4 Tensile Strength Test
2.2.5 Static Failure Test
2.3 Results and Discussion
2.3.1 Composite Split-Mould
2.3.2 Composite Leg Socket
2.3.3 Tensile Strength Test Result
2.3.4 Static Failure Test Result
2.4 Conclusion
References
3 Investigation of Leakage in Underground Pipelines Using the Radiotracer Technology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methodology
3.2.1 Development of Radiotracer Capsule
3.2.2 Radiotracer Experiments
3.3 Results and Discussion
3.3.1 Radiotracer Capsule
3.3.2 Radiotracer Experiments
3.4 Conclusion
References
4 General Characteristics of Endophytes and Bioprospecting Potential of Endophytic Fungi
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Characteristics of Endophytes
4.2.1 Origin
4.2.2 Distribution
4.2.3 Host Plant Interaction
4.3 Endophytic Fungi
4.4 Natural Products from Endophytic Fungi
4.4.1 Antimicrobial Compounds
4.4.2 Anticancer
4.4.3 Antidiabetic
4.4.4 Antioxidant
4.4.5 Immunosuppressive
4.5 Conclusion
References
5 Biochar-Based Graphitic Carbon Nitride Derived from Biomass Waste for Degradation of Pyrene
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Methodology
5.3 Results and Discussion
5.4 Conclusion
References
6 Response Surface Methodology for the Optimisation of a 96-Well Microtitre Plate Coagulation Activity Assay
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methodology
6.2.1 Synthetic Turbid Water Samples
6.2.2 Preparation of Coagulant Solutions
6.2.3 Development of the 96-Well MTP Coagulation Activity Assay
6.2.4 Experimental Design using RSM
6.2.5 Coagulation Activity of M. Oleifera Coagulant
6.2.6 Statistical Analysis
6.3 Results and Discussion
6.3.1 Statistical Analysis
6.3.2 Process Analysis of the MTP Coagulation Activity Assay
6.3.3 MTP Coagulation Activity Assay Optimisation and Model Verification
6.3.4 MTP Coagulation Activity Assay with Crude M. Oleifera Seed Extracts
6.4 Conclusion
References
7 Nutrient Recovery from Anaerobic Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Palm Kernel Shell Biochar and Deoiled Spent Bleaching Earth and Their Effect on Oil Palm Growth
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Methodology
7.2.1 Materials
7.2.2 Preparation of Nutrient-Enriched Sorbents
7.2.3 Nursery Trial
7.2.4 Analytical Techniques
7.3 Results and Discussion
7.3.1 Nutrient Recovery
7.3.2 Effect of Nutrient-Enriched Sorbents on Soil Properties
7.3.3 Effect of Nutrient-Enriched Sorbents on Growth of Oil Palm Seedlings
7.3.4 Comparison of Soil Treatment Performance
7.3.5 Plant Health by Leaf Colour Data Analysis
7.4 Conclusion
References
8 Red Tilapia By-Product (Oreochromis Sp.) Hydrolysates: Bioactivities, Bioprocessing, and Potential Applications
8.1 Introductions to Red Tilapia Production and Its Processing By-Products
8.2 Bioactive Peptides
8.2.1 Antioxidant Peptides
8.2.2 Anticancer Peptides
8.2.3 Antimicrobial Activity
8.2.4 Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitory Peptides
8.3 The Production of ACE-Inhibitory Peptides
8.3.1 Microbial Fermentation
8.3.2 Chemical Hydrolysis
8.3.3 Enzymatic Hydrolysis
8.4 Purification of Peptides
8.4.1 Ultrafiltration (UF)
8.4.2 Chromatographic Approach
8.5 Red Tilapia By-Product as Protein Precursor for ACE-Inhibitory Peptides
8.5.1 Amino Acid Compositions of Tilapia By-Products
8.6 Future Outlook
8.7 Conclusions
References
9 Microhardness and Process Parameter Optimization of Friction Stir Welding on an AA5052 Thin Plate
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 FSW Developments
9.2 Methodology
9.2.1 Taguchi’s Method
9.2.2 ANOVA Analysis
9.2.3 S/N Ratio
9.2.4 Experimental Procedure
9.2.5 Microhardness Measurement
9.3 Results and Discussion
9.4 Conclusion
References
10 Residual Stress Optimization of Friction Stir Welding on an AA5052 Thin Plate
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Development of FSW
10.2 Methodology
10.2.1 Selection of Orthogonal Arrays
10.2.2 ANOVA Analysis
10.2.3 Experimental Procedure
10.2.4 Residual Stress Measurement
10.3 Results and Discussion
10.4 Conclusion
References
11 The Effects of Fly Ash and Aluminium Trihydrate Incorporation on the Tensile and Thermal Properties of Epoxy Resin Mixtures
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Methodology
11.2.1 Preparation of Sample
11.2.2 Thermogravimetric Analysis
11.2.3 Tensile Strength Test
11.2.4 Vertical Flame Test
11.3 Results and Discussion
11.3.1 Thermogravimetric Analysis
11.3.2 Tensile Strength Test
11.3.3 Vertical Flame Test
11.4 Conclusion
References
12 Modeling and Simulation of Planar Micro-coils for Invasive Pressure Sensing
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Methodology
12.3 Results and Discussion
12.4 Conclusion
References
13 Review on Electrochemical and Biosensors and Their Application
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Classification of Sensors
13.2.1 Sensor
13.2.2 Biosensor
13.2.3 Biosensors Based on Bioreceptors
13.2.4 Biosensors Based on Transducer
13.3 Electrochemical Sensors
13.3.1 Potentiometric Biosensors
13.3.2 Amperometric Biosensors
13.3.3 Conductometric Biosensors
13.4 Application of Electrochemical Sensors
13.4.1 Electrochemical Biosensors for Glucose Detection
13.4.2 Electrochemical Biosensors for Medical Diagnosis
13.4.3 Electrochemical Biosensors for Environmental Analysis
13.4.4 Electrochemical Biosensors for Food Monitoring
13.5 Conclusion
References
14 Development of a Wireless Solar Power Transmission for Battery Chargers
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Methodology
14.2.1 Project Development
14.2.2 Hardware Development
14.3 Results and Discussion
14.4 Conclusion
References
15 Short-Term Study on the Potential of Oil Palm Frond Biochar for Acid Sulphate Soil Amelioration
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Methodology
15.2.1 Soil Location
15.2.2 Oil Palm Frond Collection
15.2.3 Preparation of Oil Palm Frond Biochar
15.2.4 Preparation of Soil Sample and Incubation
15.2.5 pH and Conductivity Measurements
15.2.6 Particle Size Distribution
15.2.7 Water-Soluble Sulphate
15.2.8 Statistical Study
15.3 Results and Discussion
15.3.1 Characterization of Soil and Oil Palm Frond Biochar
15.3.2 Effect on Soil pH
15.3.3 Effect on Soil Electrical Conductivity
15.4 Conclusion
References
16 The Stress Analysis of the Jack Rod Crankshaft on a Single-Cylinder Engine: A Study Using the Finite Element Method
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Methodology
16.2.1 Analytical Calculation
16.2.2 Models of Single-Cylinder Engine Crankshaft
16.2.3 Material Properties of Crankshaft
16.2.4 Crankshaft Meshing
16.2.5 Apply Load and Boundary Conditions
16.3 Results and Discussion
16.3.1 Deformation
16.3.2 Strain
16.3.3 Stress
16.4 Conclusion
References
17 Antimicrobial Peptides, An Alternative Antimicrobial Agent Against Multi-drug-Resistant Microbes: Source, Application, and Potential
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Source, Mechanism of Action, Application, and Potential of Antimicrobial Peptides
17.2.1 The Source of AMP and Diversity
17.2.2 AMP Mechanisms of Action
17.2.3 The Applications of AMP
17.3 The Clinical Potential of Antimicrobial Peptides
17.4 Conclusion
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