9th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (9th ICKEM 2019) Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 9th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (9th ICKEM 2019), 29 March - 1 April, 2019, Oxford, United Kingdom

PrefaceChapter 1: Biomedical MaterialsThe Effect of Sintering Aid on Fabrication of Three-Dimensional Carbonated Hydroxyapatite Porous ScaffoldsEvaluation of the Sorption Properties of a Self-Adhesive Hydrogel Wound DressingCharacterization of Zn-1.5Mg and Zn-1.5Mg-0.5Ca Alloys Considered for Biomedical ApplicationPolyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel Reinforcement of Cellulose and Silica Nanoparticles for Wound Healing ApplicationSynthesis and Characterization of a Polymer Matrix of Carrageenan, Chitosan and Hyaluronan on Stainless Steel 316LChapter 2: Novel Composite MaterialsMultiscale Finite Element Simulation of Thermal Properties and Mechanical Strength of Reduced Graphene Oxide Reinforced Aluminium Matrix CompositeCompression Capacity of Corrugated Core Hybrid Composite Sandwich StructureInfluence of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Addition on the Hardness of NiAl-CNT and NiAl3-CNT CompositesConnection Performance of Bolted Aluminum Alloy Honeycomb Panel-Beam Composite StructureRecycled HDPE/PET Clay NanocompositesEnhancing Dispersion of Silica Nanoparticles with Ammonium Laurate Surfactant for Natural Rubber Latex CompositesA Nanoindentation Study on Al (TiFe-Mg-SiC) Composites Fabricated via Stir CastingEffect of Polyethylene Glycol in Nanocellulose/PLA CompositesSynthesis of Natural Composite of Natural Rubber Filling Chitosan NanoparticlesInvestigation of Thermoelectric Performance of MoS2-Templated Polyaniline NanocompositesMechanical Properties of Ternary-Filled Natural Rubber CompositesNumerical Investigation of Stress-Strain State of Composite Compressor Blades in the Field of Centrifugal ForcesThe Study on Impact Resistance of Metal Rubber for a ProductFracture Toughness of CF-Plug Joints of Ti and Epoxy Matrix CFRPChapter 3: Novel Polymer MaterialsParametric Study on Surface Roughness of Metallized Parts Manufactured by Additive ManufacturingStudy on Unbalanced Competitive Adsorption of Two Ginsenosides by Molecularly Imprinted PolymersDesign of Extrusion Die Geometry for Making Sheets from a Mixture of Metal Powder and PolymerProperties of Porous Polyimide Films Based on Melamine TemplateAnisotropy Evaluation of Different Raster Directions, Spatial Orientations, and Fill Percentage of 3D Printed PETG Tensile Test SpecimensThe Study and Development of Factor Affecting the Smoothness in 3D Printed Part Surface Treatment via Acetone VaporChapter 4: Applied Technologies of Chemical ProductionEffect of PVP on the Morphology and Growth of Cu Hierarchical Nanostructures Prepared by Electroless DepositionPerformance of a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Nanoparticle Blended BiodieselEffect of La2O3 Derived from Thai Monazite Ore Chemical Processing on the Properties of SO4-1/ZrO2Effect of Hydroentanglement on Structures and Properties of Wet-Laid Paper SheetsChapter 5: Properties and Processing Technologies of Steel and AlloysThe Effect of Variable-Frequency Ultrasonic Melting Treatment Technology on Microstructure and Properties of AZ80 Magnesium AlloyOn FSW Keyhole Removal to Improve Volume Defect Using Pin Less ToolEffect of Gold Nano Dots in Microwave Brazing: A Novel Approach to Join Ti6Al4V to MACOR®Non-Oriented Silicon Iron Alloys Used in Efficient Electrical Motor ProductionThe Influence of Un-DRXed Grains on Mechanical Properties of Mg-Zn-Mn-La-Ce AlloysMicro-Embossing Process in Ultrafine-Grained Pure Aluminum Processed by Equal-Channel Angular Pressing with Elevated TemperatureThermal Stability of Nanocrystalline Soft Magnetic Alloys with Different InhibitorsComparison of Predicted Forming Limit Curves with Measured Experimental Data on Hot-Dip Zinc-Coated Cold-Rolled Steel by Incremental Forming ProcessPreparing the Melt for the Amorphous and Nanocrystalline StateChapter 6: Protective Coatings and Corrosion Behaviour of MaterialsElectrophoretic Deposition of Polyaniline on a Copper Substrate and its Application in Corrosion ResistanceStudy of Corrosion Behaviour of Carbon Steel in Evian Derived Solution from Electrochemical TechniquesTool Wear in Intermittent Cutting of AISI 304 Stainless Steel by Thermally-Sprayed CoatingsFactors Influencing Hardness of a Coating Material for Coating a Machine ComponentStructure and Properties of Detonation Coatings Based on Titanium CarbosilicideElectrochemical Study of Calcareous Deposit Formation in Simulated Soil Solution under Cathodic ProtectionSelf-Healing Epoxy Coating Modified by Double-Walled Microcapsules Based Polyurea for Metallic ProtectionEvaluation of Wear and Corrosion Behaviour of Hybrid Sintered Ti6Al4V AlloyMechanical and Corrosion Behavior of Pure Aluminium Added Friction Stir Weld Joint of Aluminium AlloyChapter 7: Materials and Technologies in Environmental EngineeringProperties and Filtration Performance of Porous Clay Membrane Produced Using Sawdust as Pore Forming AgentFeasibility Study on the Application of Fabricated Multipurpose Food Packaging Plastic (MFPP) Liner as Alternative Landfill Liner Material in Sustainable Landfill Infrastructure ModelNano Calcium Carbonate Production Utilizing Solvay-Process Industrial Wastewater and Carbon DioxideAssessment of the Degradability of Commercially-Available Biodegradable Plastic Utensils in Soil and UVPhotocatalytic Fuel Cell Using TiO2/ZnO/Zn Photoanode for Greywater and Bacteria Abatements with Power Generation ConcomitantlyEvaluation of the Colorimetric Performance of Unmodified Citrate-Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles for Copper (II) Sensing in WaterWO3/Nb2O5 Nanoparticles-Decorated Hierarchical Porous ZnO Microspheres for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Palm Oil Mill Effluent and Simultaneous Production of BiogasChapter 8: Materials and Materials Processing Technologies in Electronics, Energy Production and Energy StorageSolid State Reaction Synthesis and Characterization of Lithium Lanthanum Titanate Lithium-Ion Conducting Solid Electrolyte with Different Li to La ContentEffects of Mixed Halide Ions Incorporation on CH3NH3Pb(I,Br)3-x(SCN)x Perovskite Films via Solution Deposition RouteAtmospherically Stable Silver Nanowire/Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Films and their Application in Flexible Transparent Touch ScreenNumerical Simulation of Single Junction InGaN Solar Cell by SCAPSFlexural Vibration Attenuation Properties of Phononic CrystalsMorphology, Ionic-Molecular Interaction and Ionic Conductivity Behavior of PMMA/ENR 50 Electrolytes Containing Carboxylic Acids Modified SiO2 FillersExpanded Graphite/Epoxy/Aliphatic Amine Composites for Bipolar Plates Applications in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel CellsChapter 9: Functional CeramicsInfluence of B2O3 on Dielectric, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 Glass-CeramicsEffect of Heating Rate on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Spark Plasma Sintered CNTs Reinforced Nickel AluminideNumerical Modeling of PZT- Piezoelectric Composites with Passive and Active Polymer MatrixEffects of Antioxidants Particle Size on Oxidation Resistance of MgO-C RefractoryChapter 10: Materials and Technologies in ConstructionStability Analysis of Cylindrical Shells Resting on Winkler Elastic Foundation Using Semi-Analytical Quadrature Element MethodStrengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Bamboo Fiber/Epoxy Composite Plates in FlexureA Review Study on the Characterization of Geopolymer ConcreteAcoustic Emission Signals of Pull-Off Test for Concrete Slab Strengthened with CFRP Using Various Surface PreparationsEffect of Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate and Calcium Nitrate on Strength and Microstructural Properties of Geopolymer MortarCompressive Strength Variations in Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Samples Affected by Segregation Caused by Excessive VibrationPrediction of Bending Beam Rheometer Test Outputs Using Artificial Neural NetworksTensile Test Method for Basalt RovingMechanical Performances of Green Engineered Cementitious Composites Incorporating Various Types of SandEnergy Savings of PCM-Incorporated Building in Hot Dry Climate