This volume presents a diverse range of research articles. One study explores the synthesis and growth of carbon nanostructures from waste latex via chemical vapor deposition. Another paper investigates the mechanical properties of woven carbon fiber/kenaf fabric reinforced epoxy matrix hybrid composites.

Research on the effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes concentrations on heat transfer in nanofluid is presented. The microstructure characterization and tensile properties of Al-15%Mg2Si-xYSZ hybrid composite are also examined. Additionally, a study analyzes the effect of loading rates and specimen thicknesses on shear lips formation for Al6061 alloy.

The potential of Piper Sarmentosum leaf as a non-toxic antiparasitic agent against Trypanosoma Evansi-induced mice is explored. Development of conductive graphene/polyaniline nanocomposites produced by in-situ polymerization and solvent blending method is discussed. Surface morphology and surface roughness of Ti6Al4V for biomedical implants using SLM process are also investigated.

Identification of ancient burial ceramics from Ban Muang Bua, Northeastern Thailand using SEM-EDS and SR XTM is presented. The cytotoxic effect of a novel glass ionomer nano zirconia-silica-hydroxyapatite hybrid material on human gingival fibroblasts is examined. Occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites from Friesian cattle in Pekan is also analyzed.

A study on the effect of Elateriospermum tapos extract as a coadjuvant in ameliorating maternal obesity on female offspring at weaning is included. The in vitro bioactivity of copper-doped akermanite ceramic is also investigated. Pollen ultrastructure from Heterotrigona Itama foragers at the Indo-Malayan Meliponine Repository in Sekayu, Terengganu, Malaysia is presented.

Comparative properties analysis between microcrystalline cellulose and cellulose nanocrystals extracted from rice straw is discussed. Lastly, the preparation and characterization of hydroxyapatite from black tilapia fish scales using spray-drying method and the microstructural and mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced geopolymer composites are examined.

MICROSCOPY SOCIETY MALAYSIA (PERSATUAN MIKROSKOPI MALAYSIA)
Unit Mikroskopi Elektron, Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. 
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