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Comparison of the self-healing behaviour of 60Sn40Pb and 99.3Sn0.7Cu solder alloy reinforced Al6061 MMCs’. (2025)
Journal Article
MANTHA, S.R.V., KUMAR, G.B.V., PRAMOD, R., RAO, C.S.P., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and SAHU, S.K. 2025. Comparison of the self-healing behaviour of 60Sn40Pb and 99.3Sn0.7Cu solder alloy reinforced Al6061 MMCs'. Journal of manufacturing and materials processing [online], 9(5), article number 141. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9050141

The self-healing characteristics of Al6061 reinforced with CuO have been examined experimentally. The solder alloys 60Pb40Sn and 99.3Sn0.7Cu with low melting points are incorporated to strengthen the Al6061 MMCs'; the self-healing properties have bee... Read More about Comparison of the self-healing behaviour of 60Sn40Pb and 99.3Sn0.7Cu solder alloy reinforced Al6061 MMCs’..

Performance optimisation of solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) using response surface method (RSM) for thermal gradient reduction. (2025)
Journal Article
HASBI, S., AMBER, I., HOSSAIN, M. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2025. Performance optimisation of solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) using response surface method (RSM) for thermal gradient reduction. International journal of sustainable energy [online], 44(1), article number 2482837. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2025.2482837

The Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) offers high-efficiency hydrogen production due to favourable thermodynamics and reaction kinetics at elevated temperatures. However, high operating temperatures increase energy consumption and thermal gradient... Read More about Performance optimisation of solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) using response surface method (RSM) for thermal gradient reduction..

Enhancing epoxy polymer composites with MXene nanosheets for improved thermal performance. (2025)
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JANJUA, A.A., SAHARUDIN, M.S., OKECHUKWU, A.E., YOUNAS, M. and FAISAL, N. 2025. Enhancing epoxy polymer composites with MXene nanosheets for improved thermal performance. Journal of nano research [online] 87, pages 101-109. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-OAqN4d

Thermosetting epoxy polymers are widely employed as matrices for fabricating fibre-reinforced composites due to their exceptional strength and stiffness. However, the inherent brittleness of epoxy and its generally low fracture toughness impose limit... Read More about Enhancing epoxy polymer composites with MXene nanosheets for improved thermal performance..

Dynamic mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings enhanced with MXene and diverse nano-fillers. (2025)
Journal Article
SAHARUDIN, M.S., NASIR, N.A.C., JANJUA, A.A., OKECHUKWU, A.E., HAQUE, N.F. and AHMAD, E.Z. 2025. Dynamic mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings enhanced with MXene and diverse nano-fillers. Solid state phenomena [online], 370, pages 25-32. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2F2Syv

This comparative study explored the dynamic mechanical characteristics and resistance to corrosion of four distinct nanofillers; MXenes, Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs), Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), and Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) within epoxy composites a... Read More about Dynamic mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings enhanced with MXene and diverse nano-fillers..

Optimizing process parameters to enhance mechanical properties of 3D-printed fiberglass-reinforced onyx polymer. (2025)
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SHAFIQUE, N., KHAN, Z., KHAN, M., YOUNAS, M. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2025. Optimizing process parameters to enhance mechanical properties of 3D-printed fiberglass-reinforced onyx polymer. Journal of manufacturing and materials processing [online], 9(4), article number 108. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9040108

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is widely used for custom manufacturing but has limitations in strength for load-bearing applications. This study explores the optimization of mechanical properties for lightweight, cost-effective components using cont... Read More about Optimizing process parameters to enhance mechanical properties of 3D-printed fiberglass-reinforced onyx polymer..

Transforming manufacturing quality management with cognitive twins: a data-driven, predictive approach to real-time optimization of quality. (2025)
Journal Article
ULLAH, A., YOUNAS, M. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2025. Transforming manufacturing quality management with cognitive twins: a data-driven, predictive approach to real-time optimization of quality. Journal of manufacturing and materials processing [online], 9(3), article number 79. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9030079

In the ever-changing world of modern manufacturing, maintaining product quality is of great importance, yet extremely difficult due to complexities and the dynamic production paradigm. Currently, quality is rather reactively measured through periodic... Read More about Transforming manufacturing quality management with cognitive twins: a data-driven, predictive approach to real-time optimization of quality..

Numerical analysis and life cycle assessment of type V hydrogen pressure vessels. (2025)
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SAHARUDIN, M.S., HASBI, S., SAHU, S.K., MA, Q. and YOUNAS, M. 2025. Numerical analysis and life cycle assessment of type V hydrogen pressure vessels. Journal of composites science [online], 9(2), article number 75. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9020075

The growing concern about greenhouse gas emissions and global warming has heightened the focus on sustainability across industrial sectors. As a result, hydrogen energy has emerged as a versatile and promising solution for various engineering applica... Read More about Numerical analysis and life cycle assessment of type V hydrogen pressure vessels..

Innovative and sustainable advances in polymer composites for additive manufacturing: processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties. (2025)
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SAHARUDIN, M.S., ULLAH, A. and YOUNAS, M. 2025. Innovative and sustainable advances in polymer composites for additive manufacturing: processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties. Journal of manufacturing and materials processing [online], 9(2), article number 51. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9020051

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised the production of customised components across industries such as the aerospace, automotive, healthcare, electronics, and renewable energy industries. Offering unmatched design freedom, reduced time-to-m... Read More about Innovative and sustainable advances in polymer composites for additive manufacturing: processing, microstructure, and mechanical properties..

Heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and shape memory properties. (2025)
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SANAKA, R., SAHU, S.K., SREEKANTH, P.S.R., GIRI, J., MOHAMMAD, F., AL-LOHEDAN, H.A., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and MA, Q. 2025. Heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and shape memory properties. Polymers [online], 17(3), article 338. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17030338

This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposites with varying PLA content (10, 20, 30, and 50%) and a fixed MXene content of 0.5 wt.%. The results indicate signific... Read More about Heat-responsive PLA/PU/MXene shape memory polymer blend nanocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and shape memory properties..

Digital twin framework using real-time asset tracking for smart flexible manufacturing system. (2025)
Journal Article
ULLAH, A., YOUNAS, M. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2025. Digital twin framework using real-time asset tracking for smart flexible manufacturing system. Machines [online], 13(1), article 37. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/machines13010037

This research article proposes a new method for an enhanced Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) using a combination of smart methods. These methods use a set of three technologies of Industry 4.0, namely Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twin (DT... Read More about Digital twin framework using real-time asset tracking for smart flexible manufacturing system..

Role of private companies as mediators in enhancing smart city performance: insights from Malaysia. (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SUDA, K.A., RANI, N.S.A., BOUBEKEUR, I. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2025. Role of private companies as mediators in enhancing smart city performance: insights from Malaysia. Environment-behaviour proceedings journal [online], 10(S125): proceedings of 2024 Navigating shared futures in social innovation, management, economics and engineering (SIME'24), 28-29 May 2024, Perth, Australia, article number 6466. Available from: https://ebpj.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/EBProceedings/article/view/6466

This study addresses two objectives: firstly, to discern the relationship between local government, private companies, and smart city performance; and secondly, to elucidate the role of private companies in the nexus between local government and smar... Read More about Role of private companies as mediators in enhancing smart city performance: insights from Malaysia..

Comparative analysis of mechanical response in epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with MXene and other carbon-based nano-fillers: an experimental and numerical study. (2024)
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SAHARUDIN, M.S., HASBI, S., AHMAD, E.Z., SAGAR, S., DAOUSH, W.M. and INAM, F. 2024. Comparative analysis of mechanical response in epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with MXene and other carbon-based nano-fillers: an experimental and numerical study. Journal of advanced research in micro and nano engineering [online], 26(1), pages 54-65. Available from: https://doi.org/10.37934/armne.26.1.5465

This research introduces a finite element model tailored explicitly to assess the mechanical characteristics inherent in MXene/polymer nano-composite. The primary focus revolves around elucidating the performance attributes through numerical simulati... Read More about Comparative analysis of mechanical response in epoxy nanocomposites reinforced with MXene and other carbon-based nano-fillers: an experimental and numerical study..

Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review. (2024)
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AL-FAKIH, G.O.A., ILYAS, R.A., ATIQAH, A., ATIKAH, M.S.N., SAIDUR, R., DUFRESNE, A., SAHARUDIN, M.S., ABRAL, H. and SAPUAN, S.M. 2024. Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review. International journal of biological macromolecules [online], 278(4), article number 135207. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135207

The escalating need for a sustainable future has driven the advancement of renewable functional materials. Nanocellulose, derived from the abundant natural biopolymer cellulose, demonstrates noteworthy characteristics, including high surface area, cr... Read More about Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review..

Optimizing DMF utilization for improved MXene dispersions in epoxy nanocomposites. (2024)
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JANJUA, A.A., YOUNAS, M., ILYAS, R.A., SHYHA, I., FAISAL, N.H., INAM, F. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2024. Optimizing DMF utilization for improved MXene dispersions in epoxy nanocomposites. Journal of composites science [online], 8(9), article 340. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8090340

Dimethylformamide (DMF), a polar solvent, is commonly used for preparing graphene/epoxy nanocomposites. While previous research has commonly predominantly highlighted the improvement in physio-mechanical properties of these nanocomposites, the effect... Read More about Optimizing DMF utilization for improved MXene dispersions in epoxy nanocomposites..

Assessment of machinability of Ti6Al4V alloy under dry conditions. (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
YOUNAS, M., SAMBO, A.M., ASIM, T. and SAHARUDIN, S. 2024. Assessment of machinability of Ti6Al4V alloy under dry conditions. MATEC web of conferences [online], 401: proceedings of the 21st International conference on manufacturing research (ICMR 2024), 28-30 August 2024, Glasgow, UK, article number 06005. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202440106005

Titanium alloys pose significant challenges during machining, necessitates a thorough investigation into the impact of process parameters on machining Ti6Al4V alloy. This study investigates into the machinability of Ti6Al4V alloy under dry machining... Read More about Assessment of machinability of Ti6Al4V alloy under dry conditions..

Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications. (2024)
Journal Article
OWEN, M.M., WONG, L.S., ACHUKWU, E.O., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and AKIL, H.M. 2024. Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications. Construction and building materials [online], 442, article number 137659. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137659

The surge in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle production has led to a rise in waste PET plastics. Recycling these waste PET plastics for infrastructural purposes offers a feasible solution to curb environmental pollution and the climat... Read More about Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications..

Design and fabrication of a wrist splint for burn patient rehabilitation using 3D printing technologies. (2023)
Journal Article
CANN, C. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2023. Design and fabrication of a wrist splint for burn patient rehabilitation using 3D printing technologies. Journal of physics: conference series [online], 2643: proceedings of the 8th International conference on applications and design in mechanical engineering 2023 (ICADME 2023), 4-5 September 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, article 012003. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2643/1/012003

Severe and common injuries involving burns to the hands and wrists can often lead to permanent loss of motion. The issue is exacerbated by the delicate nature of tendons and muscles in the hands, along with the formation of scar tissue. While rehabil... Read More about Design and fabrication of a wrist splint for burn patient rehabilitation using 3D printing technologies..

Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties. (2023)
Journal Article
DAOUSH, W.M., AL-ZUAIR, A.F., SAHARUDIN, M.S. and INAM, F. 2024. Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties. Carbon letters [online], 34(5), pages 1301-1316. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-023-00630-z

Carbon fibers of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) type were coated with nickel nanoparticles using a chemical reduction method in alkaline hydrazine bath. The carbon fibers were firstly heated at 400°C and then chemically treated in hydrochloric acid followed... Read More about Carbon fibers/nickel nanocomposite particles reinforced ethylene vinyl acetate stretchable conductive polymer: fabrication, microstructure, electrical and mechanical properties..

Development of coconut oil/capric acid eutectic phase change material with graphene as latent thermal energy storage. (2023)
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HASBI, S., LEONG, K.Y., KU AHMAD, K.Z., ABDUL RAHIM, N. and SAHARUDIN, M.S. 2023. Development of coconut oil/capric acid eutectic phase change material with graphene as latent thermal energy storage. International journal of automotive and mechanical engineering [online], 20(1), pages 10247-10257. Available from: https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.20.1.2023.07.0792

In this study, a eutectic mixture of coconut oil (CO)-capric acid (CA) was synthesised and investigated with the aim of producing newly eutectic phase change materials (PCMs) with improved thermal properties as thermal energy storage (TES). Although... Read More about Development of coconut oil/capric acid eutectic phase change material with graphene as latent thermal energy storage..

Advances in sustainable nanocomposites. (2023)
Journal Article
SAHARUDIN, M.S., ILYAS, R.A., AWANG, N., HASBI, S., SHYHA, I. and INAM, F. 2023. Advances in sustainable nanocomposites. Sustainability [online], 15(6), article number 5125. Available from: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065125

Advances in Sustainable Nanocomposites is a newly opened Special Issue of Sustainability, which aims to publish original and review papers on the new scientific development of sustainable nanocomposite materials that are accelerated by zero-carbon po... Read More about Advances in sustainable nanocomposites..