Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
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This volume showcases the latest innovations and breakthroughs in materials engineering and nanotechnology, offering a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge research and emerging trends. Spanning a wide array of topics-from advanced material synthesis and characterization to nanoscale science, functional composites, and sustainable technologies-it reflects the dynamic nature of these ever-evolving fields. Curated from the prestigious The 9th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology (ICMEN 2025), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 1-2, 2025, this collection features meticulously selected papers authored by leading experts and researchers. Each contribution has undergone rigorous peer review, ensuring the highest academic standards. More than just a compilation of research, this book serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration and inspiring innovative solutions to global scientific and technological challenges. With its broad interdisciplinary scope, it is an invaluable resource for materials scientists, nanotechnology engineers, and researchers seeking to push the boundaries of science, technology, and engineering.
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Prof. Dr. Ching Yern Chee:
Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya Email: chingyc@um.edu.my Ir. Dr. Ching Yern Chee is a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Universiti Malaya and a chartered engineer registered with the Engineering Council (UK). She has led 36 research projects as principal investigator and mentored 37 postgraduate students, including 16 PhD candidates. Her research focuses on green polymer composites, biocomposites, coating composites, and nanomaterials, with expertise in processing-structure-property relationships. A key achievement is her development of a novel nanocomposite lacquer with high far-infrared (FIR) effectiveness and UV-blocking properties for agricultural greenhouse films. Dr. Ching has filed numerous patents, received 19 national and international awards, and was honored with the "Leaders in Innovation Fellowship 2017" by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK. Her innovations have enhanced engineering education and fostered international collaborations in nanocomposite research.
Prof. Dr. Cong Wang: Professor in School of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Beihang University Email: congwang@buaa.edu.cn Prof. Dr. Cong Wang began to work as Associate Professor in Beihang University since 1999, and got his professor position in Department of Physics, Beihang University since 2003. His research interests are in the fields of condensed matter physics spintronics and solar energy physics, including (1) structure, magnetic, and electronic transport of antiperovskite structured Mn3XN(C) materials (2) solar selective absorbing/emitting/transmitting coatings and surface for solar thermal power, radiation cooling, photoelectron sensor. He has published more than 270 papers with the total SCI citation index above 7000, 16 national patents and He was selected as Highly Cited Chinese Researchers by Elsevier for 6 years from 2020 to 2025. He is the board member of Chinese Physics Society and Chinese Crystallography Society, vice-director of Powder X-ray Diffraction Committee in Chinese Physics Society, and member of International Center for Diffraction Data (ICDD, USA). and the editorial board member of these journals: Journal of Materiomics, Materials China, J. Chinese Ceramic Society, J. of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MDPI Magnetism.
Content
Chapter 1 A Simple Model for the Temperature Dependence of Thermal Expansion Coefficient of Metallic Glasses.- Chapter 2 Optimizing Interface Integrity: The Role of Soaking Time in Roll-Bonded AA3003mod/AA4045 Clad Metal.- Chapter 3 Sustainable Production of Geopolymer Lightweight Concrete Incorporating Palm Oil Clinker and Fly Ash.- Chapter 4 Rambutan Peel Powder (Nephelium lappaceum) as a Sustainable Fluid Loss Control Additive for Water-Based Drilling Mud.- Chapter 5 Atomistic Simulation of Lattice Thermal Conductivity in Tungsten with Various [001] Tilt Grain Boundaries.- Chapter 6 Metallurgical Characterisation of B2 Ti-based Binary Alloys with Group VIIIB Transition Metals.- Chapter 7 Carbon Capture in the Asphalt Industry: Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions.- Chapter 8 Prediction of Ternary Fe1-XPtXAl Phases: A Cluster Expansion Approach.- Chapter 9 Effect of Al, Ni and Cr Addition on Structural and Elastic Properties of FCC Fe-Mn Alloy - A First-Principles Study.- Chapter 10 Electromagnetic Properties of Concrete for Non-Destructive Testing Applications.- Chapter 11 PL Spectral Tuning of Semiconductor QD Nanopillar by Piezoelectric External Force.- Chapter 12 Synthesis of CaO-ZnO/La2O2CO3 Heterogeneous Catalyst from Waste Gypsum as Source of CaO for Biodiesel Production.- Chapter 13 Predictive Modeling and Optimization of Self-Compacting Concrete Properties Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Intelligence.- Chapter 14 Emerging Pavement Materials and Technologies: A Review on Self-Healing and Self-Sensing Asphalt Materials.- Chapter 15 Cellulose Nanofibrils from Corn Cobs as an Additive in Intumescent Fire-Retardant Coatings.- Chapter 16 Ab-initio Study of Magnetic, Electronic, Thermodynamic, and Mechanical Properties of Ru-Doped L10 MnPt Alloys.- Chapter 17 Epoxy-Treated Barium Ferrite-Polymer Composites for Enhanced Microwave Absorption Characterized Using a Non-Contact Sensor.- Chapter 18 Metallurgical Characterization of As-Cast Ingot and Atomized Powder of MnAl Alloy.- Chapter 19 A Comparative Analysis of TiCl3 and TiCl4 Mediums and Their Influence for Titanium Production Processes.- Chapter 20 Towards Net-Zero Construction: The Feasibility of 3D Printing for Sustainable Development.- Chapter 21 Effect of Alloy Composition and Heat Treatment on Microstructural and Phase Evolution of Ni-Cu Alloys for Marine Applications.- Chapter 22 Influence of Limestone Quarry Fines on Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete.- Chapter 23 Cellulose-Based Biopolymer Films from Pomelo, Saba Banana, and Carabao Mango Peel Wastes for Sustainable Packaging Applications.- Chapter 24 Production and Optimization of Sustainable Lightweight Concrete Incorporating Recycled Tire Crumb Rubber.- Chapter 25 Synthesis and Characterization of an Ultrasound-Assisted Chitosan-Alginate Biomedical Film for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds.- Chapter 26 Development of Eco-Friendly Concrete Using Agricultural and Industrial Ash Waste.- Chapter 27 Biodiesel Production from Vegetable Oil Using Garlic Peel-Derived Hydrochar catalyst: Process Optimization and Engine Performance.- Chapter 28 Life Cycle Assessment of Asphalt Pavement Materials: Methods, Environmental Impacts, and Future Perspectives.- Chapter 29 Removal of Multicomponent Pharmaceutical Contaminants in Aqueous Systems Using ?-Cyclodextrin Modified Sawdust-Derived Biochar (?-CMSB).- Chapter 30 Investigation of the Pozzolanic Characteristics of Sri Lankan Kaolin for Use in Blended Cement.- Chapter 31 Average Oxidation State Analysis of Binary Ti-Au Alloys Containing a-Ti (Au) and Ti3Au Phases.- Chapter 32 Pt/TiO2 Nanocomposite Electrodes with Improved Electrochemical Performance for Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensing Applications.- Chapter 33 Fabrication and Characterization of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites with Novel Additives.- Chapter 34 Performance of Banana Leaves Ash-Modified Cementitious Systems for High-Temperature Oil Well Applications.- Chapter 35 Influence of Additives on Air-Void Structure of Concrete Evaluated by Digital Image Analysis.- Chapter 36 Atomic Interface and Charge Transfer Adsorption Interactions of Fibrin Molecules onto Au- and Ag-Nanoparticles.- Chapter 37 An Innovative Hybrid Approach for Evaluating the Rheological Behavior and Workability of Concrete.- Chapter 38 Fiber Reinforcement in Concrete: A Literature Review.- Chapter 39 Development of Biodegradable Plastic Blended from poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and Tapioca Thermoplastic Starch.- Chapter 40 A Computational Study Of Zrtivnbx (X= Cr, Mo) High Entropy Alloy.- Chapter 41 Carbon Emission Reduction Strategies in the Asphalt Industry: A Critical Review of LCA and LCCA-Based Evidence.- Chapter 42 A Capacitive Electrode Approach for Real-Time Monitoring of Geopolymer Concrete.- Chapter 43 Compression Behaviour and Deformation Mechanisms of Solution-Treated Metastable ß-Ti-Mo Alloys Designed Using Electronic Parameters.- Chapter 44 . Comparative Assessment of Chloride-Induced Corrosion Probability in RC Decks Using Monte Carlo Simulation and an Approximate Algorithm Method.- Chapter 45 Nanotechnology-Based Materials Science Education as a Catalyst for High School STEM Career Pathways.- Chapter 46 Structural and Optical Properties of Carbon-Doped and ZnO/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites Synthesized via a Modified Citrate Route.- Chapter 47 Crystallite Size Reduction and Band Gap Engineering of Carbon-Doped TiO² Prepared by the Pechini Method.