9th International Conference on Advanced Materials Research (9th ICAMR 2019) Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials Research (9th ICAMR 2019), 24-27 January 2019, Singapore

PrefaceChapter 1: Steel and AlloysInfluence of Multi-Step Austempering Temperature on Tensile Performance of Unalloyed Ductile IronDissimilar Welding of T92/T91/T22 Steels Used in Supercritical Power PlantMicrostructures and Mechanical Properties of Friction Welded Steel TubesGrain Refining Effect of Al-5Ti-1B Master Alloy on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of A356 AlloySevere Plastic Deformation of Al-15Zn-2Mg Alloy: Effect on Wear PropertiesExperimental and Simulation Method of Introducing Compressive Residual Stress in ASTM A516 Grade 70 SteelEffect of Linear Energy Density on Bubble-Defect of 316L Stainless Steel by Selective Laser MeltingEffect of Solution Treatment Time on Microhardness of High Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless SteelChapter 2: Coatings, Surface Engineering and Engineering TribologyCorrosion Behavior of Galvanized Steel for Porcelain Insulator’s Pin in HVAC Transmission LineSurface Smoothing of A5083 Aluminum Alloy Plate by Friction Stir FormingDesign and Development of Surface Texture for Tribological ApplicationMicrostructure and Microhardness of Chrome-Oxide Coating Precipitating from Gases Phase Using Liquid of Metal Organic Chrome CompositionsMicrostructure and Positron Lifetimes of Aluminide Coatings on Inconel 713Chapter 3: Composites and Functional MaterialsNew Flex Fatigue Tester for Fiber Reinforced Polymer CompositeA Study on the Prediction of Strength of Trimodal CompositesComparative Investigation into the Electromagnetic Wave Shielding Effectiveness of Different Type Carbon-Based FabricsInfluence of Sm2O3 Additive on BaO-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 Glass-Ceramics for CBGA PackageA New Salt-Inclusion Single-Phased White Phosphor Ba7B3SiO13Br:Dy3+ for White Light-Emitting DiodesEffects of Natural Clay on Ionic Conductivity, Crystallinity and Thermal Properties of PEO-LiCF3SO3-Natural Clay as Solid Polymer Electrolyte NanocompositesSurface Functionality and Water Adsorption Studies of α-Aluminium (III) Oxide Nanoparticles by near Infrared SpectroscopyEffect of Ball Milling Process on Electrochemical Properties of Copper Hexacyanoferrate Active Material for Calcium-Ion BatteriesEnvironmentally Friendly Supercapacitor Based on Carbon Dots from Durian Peel as an ElectrodeImproving the Performance of Hydrogen Sensors with Novel TiO2 Nanotube Arrays Hybrid StructureSmart Sensor Using Cellulose-Based Material for TNT DetectionMolecular Imprinted Photonic Crystal Sensor for the Rapid and Visual Detection of Benzocaine in FishRevisiting the Deshpande-Fleck Foam ModelChapter 4: Materials for Biomedical ApplicationEffect of Sintering Holding Time on Tetragonal Phase Stability of Yttria Stabilized Zirconia CeramicsInfluence of Fine Shot Peening on Mechanical Properties of Orthopedic Plate and ScrewRice Starch–Based Sponge for Use as Topical Hemostatic AgentNano-Delivery Materials: Review of Development and Application in Drug/Gene TransportInfluence of Third Element of TiNi Alloy on Tribological Behavior in Dry and Wet Conditions for Orthodontic ApplicationsPreparation of pH-Responsive Nanoparticles (PRNPs) for Detection of Pathogenic Escherichia coli from Stool Sample of Diarrheagenic PatientsCompressive Property and Electrochemistry Behavior of Porous Ti-Nb-Ta-Zr for Biomedical ApplicationsWater Adsorption Properties of Titanium(IV) Oxide Embedded in Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)Fabrication and Characterization of Porous Bioceramic Made from Bovine Bone Powder Mixed Calcium Phosphate GlassChapter 5: Materials in ConstructionBehavior of Timber-Steel Composite with Dowel Connection under FireExperimental Investigation on Strength and Bearing Capacity Improvement of a High Plasticity Clayey Subgrade Soil Using LimeDurability Studies of Environmental Friendly Self Compacting Concrete with and without FiberStudy on Strength Characteristics Improvement of Polyethylene Modified Bituminous Concrete MixesInvestigation on Performance of Concrete Incorporating Silica Fume and Local UAE MaterialsCompressive Strength of Sustainable Concrete Mixes with Different Maximum Size AggregatesFlow Behavior of Self Consolidating Concrete Mixes with Various Maximum Size AggregatesFresh and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Concrete Using Recycled AggregatesCarbonation Resistance of Sustainable Concrete Using Recycled Aggregate and Supplementary Cementitious MaterialsAnalysis on Evolution of Force Chain and Contact Network of Non-Cohesive SoilA Review of Alkali-Activated Slag as Cement ReplacementEgg as an Organic Building Material a Comparative Study and Understanding in Indian ContextA Reinforced Kite-Shaped Microstructure with Negative Linear and Area Hygrothermal ExpansionsCharacterization of Cements Produced from Clinker Co-Processed with TiO2 Waste (UOW)Influence of Clutch Disc Waste (Grinding Dust) on Portland Cement HydrationEffect of the Addition of Unreacted Ilmenite (UOW) on the Hydration of White Portland Cement - Hydrated Lime PastesCombining Traditional Materials-Concrete and Reinforcement - in a Modern Manner-SCC and WWF - for Cost Effective and Zero Defects ConstructionEarly and Late Compressive Strengths Behaviour of Concrete with Blended South African ExtendersMineralogical Analysis of Portland Clinker Produced from the Incorporation of Granitic Rock Fines (GRF)Investigation of Failure Mechanism of Thin Steel Plate Shear Wall in RC FrameImpact Response of Reinforced Concrete Columns with Different Axial Load under Low-Velocity Impact LoadingCompaction Properties of Rice Husk Ash-Lime-Bangkok Clay MixturesChapter 6: Materials and Technologies in Chemical Production and Environmental EngineeringStrontium in Phosphate-Modified Calcium Aluminate CementSynthesis and Characterization of Bio-Based Rigid Polyurethane Foams with Varying Amount of Blowing AgentThe Effect of Solvent Polarity on Phase Transformation of Citrogypsum via Hydrothermal ProcessEffect of Ingredient Loading and Temperature on Tensile Properties of Surfactant-Loaded Natural Rubber VulcanizatesElectron Beam Radiation Crosslinking of Natural Rubber Prepared by Latex Mixing Filled Silica-Graphene BlendEvaluation of Chemically Treated and Lime Stabilized Gold Mine Tailings: Effect on Unconfined Compressive StrengthThe Effect of Cellulose Fibers on the Formation of Petroleum-Based and Bio-Based Polyurethane FoamsGranulation and Photocatalytic Performance of Anodized TiO2 Nanotubes with Microwave-Assisted AnnealingInfluence of Sargassumcrassifolium Extract on the Absorption of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticle via Green Synthesis Route