Usman, Sharif Nafiu (2025) Preparation And Characterization Of Uv-Curable Solvent-Free Coatings Derived From Neem Oil And Their Applications As Flame Retardant And Termite Antifeedant. PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Abstract
This research presents the development of a UV-curable, solvent-free bifunctional coating material derived from neem oil, designed with both flame-retardant and anti-termite properties. Conventional petroleum-based coatings often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), posing significant environmental and health hazards. As an alternative, neem oil offers a sustainable, bio-based resource due to its high triglyceride content and inherent bioactivity. However, its non-drying nature limits its application in solvent-free systems. This study aims to overcome this limitation by chemically modifying neem oil with phosphoric acid as a crosslinking monomer and flame-retardant agent, to produce a durable, multifunctional coating.
| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) > T1-995 Technology(General) |
| Divisions: | Pusat Pengajian Teknologi Industri (School of Industrial Technology) > Thesis |
| Depositing User: | Mr Aizat Asmawi Abdul Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Aug 2026 07:21 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2026 07:21 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64805 |
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