Browsing by Supervisor "Pickering, Kim L."
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The viability of waste copper chromium and arsenic treated timber reinforced polypropylene as a sustainable building material
(The University of Waikato, 2022)The aim of this thesis was to investigate the viability of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) produced from wood flour and fibre derived from waste copper chromium and arsenic (CCA) treated timber for use as a sustainable ... -
A study on the use of indigenous New Zealand plant fibres for producing biomorphic hydroxyapatite fibres and chars used in reinforcing biomedical hydroxyapatite sourced from cattle bone
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This research describes studies on the use of animal derived hydroxyapatite (HAp) with natural plant fibres. The study was divided into two sections, a major section and a minor section. The major section describes animal ... -
Rotationally moulded polyethylene reinforced with alkali treated hemp fibre
(The University of Waikato, 2022)The increasing demand for rotationally moulded products highlights the necessity to develop cost-effective and sustainable materials to expand the application of such products. Natural fibres are a potential reinforcement ... -
The processing, production and improvement of hemp-fibre reinforced polypropylene composite materials
(The University of Waikato, 2004)Increasing worldwide environmental awareness is encouraging scientific research into the development of cheaper, more environmentally friendly and more sustainable construction and packaging materials. Natural fibre ... -
Improving the performance of polypropylene matrix composite materials using engineered hemp fibre mats
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Projections of continuing demand for materials across the world is driving the development of more sustainable materials. The low energy consumption requirements, as well as recyclability found within the spectrum of natural ... -
Characterisation of porcelain enamel coatings
(The University of Waikato, 2002)This thesis focuses on the structural and compositional characterisation and corrosion performance of porcelain enamel coatings commonly used on metal substrates for protective and decorative purposes. These characteristics ... -
The potential for alternative materials in pavement construction
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The current materials used in pavement construction were developed in the 1930s but materials development has not kept pace with increasing traffic demands since this time. This report considers the potential for alternative ... -
Sheet extrusion and plasticisation of Novatein thermoplastic protein
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The purpose of this study was to develop a relationship between protein structure, rheological properties and plasticization of Novatein. Novatein is a biomass-based thermoplastic in which the main constituent is blood ... -
Development of Recycled Polypropylene Composite Materials for Applications in 3D Printing
(University of Waikato, 2016)The adverse effects that waste plastics are having on the environment is becoming increasingly apparent. However, the plastics recycling industry in New Zealand is entirely market driven, necessitating the development of ... -
Improving Impact Properties of Novatein through Polymer Blending and Reactive Extrusion
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Novatein is a brittle thermoplastic made from protein and requires impact strength modification before it can be used in a wider variety of applications, such as in the agricultural, horticultural and meat processing ... -
Harakeke fibre as reinforcement in epoxy matrix composites and its hybridisation with hemp fibre
(University of Waikato, 2016)Over the last few decades, due to increasing global awareness of environmental issues, there has been great interest and motivation in research to develop natural fibre composites to replace glass fibre composites in certain ... -
Bio-composites materials from engineered natural fibres for structural applications
(University of Waikato, 2016)The large environmental footprint caused by conventional synthetic fibre reinforced petrochemical-derived polymer composites along with potential improvement in mechanical properties for natural fibre reinforced bio-derived ... -
Producing near-net shape titanium alloy parts by metal injection moulding
(University of Waikato, 2016)Metal injection moulding (MIM), is a metalworking process for producing complex parts from metal powders. It is often more cost effective to use MIM to make small, precise componentry from expensive materials such as ... -
Evaluation of composite laminates interleaved with nanofibre and microfibre veils.
(University of Waikato, 2015)The research covered in this thesis aimed to investigate the use of nanofibre and microfibre veils in carbon fibre reinforced composites and assessed the potential of the veils to improve damage resistance during impact ... -
Development of Bloodmeal Protein Thermoplastic Blends
(University of Waikato, 2015)This study investigated the compatibilization of Novatein® Thermoplastic Protein (NTP) blends with other polymers. NTP was blended with three different types of polymers;a petroleum-based polyolefin, (low-linear density ... -
Development of Elastomeric Composites from Iron Sand and Natural Rubber for Vibration Damping
(University of Waikato, 2015)Material with high damping capability is used to reduce vibration in structures. Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are a new group of damping materials which consist of an elastomeric matrix containing a suspension of ... -
Chicken Feather Fibre Mat/PLA Composites for Thermal Insulation
(University of Waikato, 2015)In order to add more economic value to chicken feather, a waste material of the poultry industry, it has been researched to incorporate chicken feather fibre (CFF) into resin to produce value-added composites. In the present ... -
Microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminium based nanocomposites strengthened with alumina and silicon carbide
(University of Waikato, 2014)Al-Al₂O₃ and Al-4wt%Cu-SiC metal matrix nanocomposites were studied because these materials have a potential for offering good ductility, high strength, and high electrical and/or thermal conductivity, which make them ideal ... -
Biofibre Production from Chicken Feather
(University of Waikato, 2011)The global poultry industry generates at least 2 million tonnes of chicken feather every year. Feathers are currently hydrolysed into meal used for animal feed and fertilizer. Feather consists of 91% keratin, 1% lipid and ... -
Analysis of bonded joints for small craft and marine applications
(University of Waikato, 2010)This Thesis investigates the possibility of replacing, in small craft and recreative boats, some of the more traditionally made joints (using tabbing) with ones made using structural adhesives (adhesive used where the load ...
