A/Pr Belal Yousif

NameA/Pr Belal Yousif
Email Addressbelal.yousif@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleAssociate Professor (Mechanical Engineering)
QualificationsMScMEng UKM, PhD Multimedia Uni
DepartmentSchool of Engineering
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3847-5469
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Biography

B.F Yousif strength is in design, materials, and tribology. In the past, he was specialized in natural fibers composites, system design, Biodegradability medical applications. He have designed several machines and currently working on designing a new machine to simulate knee and jaw movements.

His current focus is on development of new biomaterials with properties that mimic those of natural tissues, such as hydrogels and nanocomposites, to improve the performance and durability of implants. Advances in imaging techniques such as micro-CT and MRI to better visualize and understand the complex interactions between tissues and materials. Wear testing methods: such as microscale wear testing and multidirectional sliding wear testing to simulate the complex mechanical environments that occur in vivo and provide more accurate wear predictions. Computational modeling: Computational models to predict the mechanical behavior of biological systems and improve the design of implants. Tribocorrosion is often coupled in biological systems

Fields of Research

  • 401609. Polymers and plastics
  • 401708. Tribology
MScMEng
UKM
2002
PhD
Multimedia Uni
2008

Completed Supervisions

Research TitleSupervisor TypeLevel of StudyCompleted
Experimental and numerical investigation on mechanical and tribological behaviours of epoxy composites incorporating flax fibre and graphene nanoplateletPrincipal SupervisorDoctoral2020
Experimental and numerical study on fracture behaviour of bamboo fibres reinforced epoxy compositesPrincipal SupervisorMasters2016

Theoretical Study of the Effect of Fibre Porosity on the Heat Conductivity of Reinforced Gypsum Composite Material

Shalwan, A., Alajmi, Abdalrahman and Yousif, B. F.. 2022. "Theoretical Study of the Effect of Fibre Porosity on the Heat Conductivity of Reinforced Gypsum Composite Material." Polymers. 14 (19), pp. 1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14193973

Machinability of Polymeric Composites and Future Reinforcements — A Review

Shalwan, Abdullah, Alsaeed, Talal and Yousif, Belal. 2022. "Machinability of Polymeric Composites and Future Reinforcements — A Review." Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering. 10 (5), pp. 40-72. https://doi.org/10.4236/msce.2022.105004

A Comprehensive Review on Efficiency Enhancement of Solar Collectors Using Hybrid Nanofluids

Mahamude, Abu Shadate Faisal, Kamarulzaman, Muhamad Kamal, Harun, Wan Sharuzi Wan, Kadirgama, Kumaran, Ramasamy, Devarajan, Farhana, Kaniz, Bakar, Rosli Abu, Yusaf, Talal, Subramanion, Sivarao and Yousif, Belal. 2022. "A Comprehensive Review on Efficiency Enhancement of Solar Collectors Using Hybrid Nanofluids." Energies. 15 (4), pp. 1-25. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041391

Hydrogen Energy Demand Growth Prediction and Assessment (2021–2050) Using a System Thinking and System Dynamics Approach

Yusaf, Talal, Laimon, Mohamd, Alrefae, Waleed, Kadirgama, Kumaran, Al Dhahad, Hayder, Ramasamy, Devarajan, Kamarulzaman, Mohd Kamal and Yousif, Belal. 2022. "Hydrogen Energy Demand Growth Prediction and Assessment (2021–2050) Using a System Thinking and System Dynamics Approach." Applied Sciences. 12 (2), pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12020781

Tribological behavior of mild steel under canola biolubricant conditions

Shalwan, A., Yousif, B. F., Alajmi, F. H. and Alajmi, M.. 2021. "Tribological behavior of mild steel under canola biolubricant conditions." Advances in Tribology. 2021, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/3795831

Tribological studies of bamboo fibre reinforced epoxy composites using a BOD technique

Alajmi, Ayedh Eid, Alotaibi, Jasem Gh., Yousif, B. F. and Nirmal, Umar. 2021. "Tribological studies of bamboo fibre reinforced epoxy composites using a BOD technique." Polymers. 13 (15). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13152444

Epoxy and polyester composites’ characteristics under tribological loading conditions

Alotaibi, Jasem Ghanem, Alajmi, Ayedh Eid, Mehoub, Gabrel A. and Yousif, Belal F.. 2021. "Epoxy and polyester composites’ characteristics under tribological loading conditions." Polymer. 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13142230

Tribological Performance of Materials Under Bio-Three Body Abrasion

Alotaibi, Jasem G., Omer, Ako K., Salih, Nbhan D. and Yousif, Belal F.. 2020. "Tribological Performance of Materials Under Bio-Three Body Abrasion." American Journal of Applied Sciences. 17 (1), pp. 161-170. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2020.161.170

Effect of Fibre Content on Compressive and Flexural Properties of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Alotaibi, Jasem G., Alajmi, Ayedh Eid, Yousif, Belal F. and Salih, Nbhan D.. 2020. "Effect of Fibre Content on Compressive and Flexural Properties of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites." American Journal of Applied Sciences. 17 (1), pp. 141-155. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2020.141.155

Physical and mechanical properties of bamboo fibre/polyester composites subjected to moisture and hygrothermal conditions

Azwa, Z. N. and Yousif, B. F.. 2019. "Physical and mechanical properties of bamboo fibre/polyester composites subjected to moisture and hygrothermal conditions." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L: Journal of Materials, Design and Applications. 233 (6). https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420717704221

Influence of Graphene Nanoplatelets on Mechanical Properties and Adhesive Wear Performance of Epoxy-Based Composites

Eayal Awwad, K. Y., Yousif, B. F., Fallahnezhad, Khosro, Saleh, Khalid and Zeng, Xuesen. 2021. "Influence of Graphene Nanoplatelets on Mechanical Properties and Adhesive Wear Performance of Epoxy-Based Composites." Friction. 9 (4), pp. 856-875. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-020-0453-5

Tribological investigation of frictional behaviour of mild steel under canola bio-lubricant conditions

Shalwan, A., Yousif, B. F., Alajmi, F. H., Alrashdana, K. R. and Alajmi, M.. 2020. "Tribological investigation of frictional behaviour of mild steel under canola bio-lubricant conditions." Tribology in Industry. 42 (3), pp. 481-493. https://doi.org/10.24874/ti.895.05.20.09

The influence of emulsified water fuel containing fresh water microalgae on diesel engine performance, combustion, vibration and emission

Al-lwayzy, Saddam H., Yusaf, Talal, Saleh, Khalid and Yousif, Belal. 2019. "The influence of emulsified water fuel containing fresh water microalgae on diesel engine performance, combustion, vibration and emission." Energies. 12 (13), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12132546

Toughening of brittle polyester with functionalized halloysite nanocomposites

Albdiry, M. T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2019. "Toughening of brittle polyester with functionalized halloysite nanocomposites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 160, pp. 94-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.10.032

The influence of fibre orientation on tribological performance of jute fibre reinforced epoxy composites considering different mat orientations

Alshammari, F. Z., Saleh, K. H., Yousif, B. F., Alajmi, A., Shalwan, A. and Alotaibi, J. G.. 2018. "The influence of fibre orientation on tribological performance of jute fibre reinforced epoxy composites considering different mat orientations." Tribology in Industry. 40 (3), pp. 335-348. https://doi.org/10.24874/ti.2018.40.03.01

Fracture behaviour of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites

Khan, Ziaullah, Yousif, B. F. and Islam, Mainul. 2017. "Fracture behaviour of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 116, pp. 186-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.02.015

SI: materials, design and tribology

Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "SI: materials, design and tribology." Materials and Design. 48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.01.009

Wear and frictional behaviour of metals

Alotaibi, J. G., Yousif, B. F. and Yusaf, T. F.. 2014. "Wear and frictional behaviour of metals." Kida, Katsuyuki (ed.) 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials (ICAMEM 2013). Singapore 14 - 15 Dec 2013 Zurich, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.893.430

An investigation on tensile, compression and flexural properties of natural fibre reinforced polyester composites

Yousif, B. F., Jye, W. K. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "An investigation on tensile, compression and flexural properties of natural fibre reinforced polyester composites." 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2007). Seattle, United States of America 11 - 15 Nov 2007 Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Investigation on interfacial adhesion of date palm/epoxy using fragmentation technique

Shalwan, A. and Yousif, B. F.. 2014. "Investigation on interfacial adhesion of date palm/epoxy using fragmentation technique." Materials and Design. 53, pp. 928-937. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.07.083

Experimental investigation on the interfacial adhesion of date palm fibres with epoxy matrix

Alsaeed, T., Alajmi, A., Yousif, B. F., Ku, H. and Lau, Alan Kin-tak. 2012. "Experimental investigation on the interfacial adhesion of date palm fibres with epoxy matrix." Heslehurst, Rikard Benton and Byrne, Ann (ed.) Composites Australia and the CRC for Advanced Composite Structures Conference 2012: Diversity in Composites. Leura, Australia 15 - 16 Mar 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

Natural fibers and their characterization

Azwa, Z. N., Yousif, B. F., Manalo, A. C. and Karunasena, W.. 2016. "Natural fibers and their characterization." Campilho, R. D. S. G. (ed.) Natural fiber composites. Boca Raton, FL, United States. CRC Press. pp. 35-64

Biolubricants and the potential of waste cooking oil

Alotaibi, J. G. and Yousif, B. F.. 2016. "Biolubricants and the potential of waste cooking oil." Davim, J. Paulo (ed.) Ecotribology, research developments. Switzerland. Springer. pp. 125-143

Two-body abrasion of bamboo fibre/epoxy composites

Oun, A. and Yousif, B. F.. 2016. "Two-body abrasion of bamboo fibre/epoxy composites." Davim, J. Paulo (ed.) Ecotribology, research developments. Switzerland. Springer. pp. 145-172

Influence of metal coating on sorghum milling process subjected to three body abrasion

Al-Sandooq, Jaafar Mahdi, Yousif, Belal and Jensen, T. A.. 2015. "Influence of metal coating on sorghum milling process subjected to three body abrasion." International Journal of Precision Technology. 5 (1), pp. 27-42. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2015.069972

Editor's introduction to special theme issue [of International Journal of Precision Technology]: Precision engineering and tribology

Yousif, Belal. 2015. "Editor's introduction to special theme issue [of International Journal of Precision Technology]: Precision engineering and tribology." International Journal of Precision Technology. 5 (1).

Brass, aluminium, and mild steel sliding against stainless steel under dry conditions

Alotaibi, J. G., Yousif, B. F. and Yusaf, T. F.. 2015. "Brass, aluminium, and mild steel sliding against stainless steel under dry conditions." International Journal of Precision Technology. 5 (2), pp. 85-96.

Multimedia resources in engineering

Yousif, B. F., Basson, Marita and Hobohm, Carola. 2014. "Multimedia resources in engineering." Davim, J. Paulo (ed.) Modern mechanical engineering: research, development and education. Heidelberg, Germany. Springer. pp. 449-461

Wear behaviour and mechanism of different metals sliding against stainless steel counterface

Alotaibi, J. G., Yousif, B. F. and Yusaf, T. F.. 2014. "Wear behaviour and mechanism of different metals sliding against stainless steel counterface." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 228 (6), pp. 692-704. https://doi.org/10.1177/1350650114527072

Effect of SiC addition on mechanical and wear characteristics of WC-32(W-Ti)C-6Co cemented carbides

Albdiry, M. T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2014. "Effect of SiC addition on mechanical and wear characteristics of WC-32(W-Ti)C-6Co cemented carbides." International Journal of Precision Technology. 4 (1/2), pp. 110-121. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2014.060611

Role of silanized halloysite nanotubes on structural, mechanical properties and fracture toughness of thermoset nanocomposites

Albdiry, M. T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2014. "Role of silanized halloysite nanotubes on structural, mechanical properties and fracture toughness of thermoset nanocomposites." Materials and Design. 57, pp. 279-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.12.017

Influence of date palm fibre and graphite filler on mechanical and wear characteristics of epoxy composites

Shalwan, A. and Yousif, B. F.. 2014. "Influence of date palm fibre and graphite filler on mechanical and wear characteristics of epoxy composites." Materials and Design. 59, pp. 264-273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.02.066

Kenaf fibers for tribo-thermoplastic composites

Singh, Narish, Rilling, Dirk and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "Kenaf fibers for tribo-thermoplastic composites." Ghia, Urmila (ed.) 2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2009). Florida, United States of America 13 - 19 Nov 2009 United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10167

New technique measuring film thickness for tribological machines

Al-Haddad, A. A., Salih, Nbhan D., Wen, Chin Chee, Yusaf, T. F. and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "New technique measuring film thickness for tribological machines." 2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2009). Florida, United States of America 13 - 19 Nov 2009 United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10160

Design of film thickness instrument for fibre polymer composites tribological experiments

Yousif, B. F., Al-Haddad, A., Alotaibi, J. GH. and Yusaf, T. F.. 2014. "Design of film thickness instrument for fibre polymer composites tribological experiments." Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 9 (2), pp. 154-166.

High-stress three-body abrasive wear of treated and untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2008. "High-stress three-body abrasive wear of treated and untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 222 (5), pp. 637-646. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET412

On the effect of roller materials on the power window mechanism from a tribological perspective

Chee, S. B., Shalabi, Ammar Al, Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "On the effect of roller materials on the power window mechanism from a tribological perspective." 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2008). Boston, United States of America 31 Oct - 06 Nov 2008 New York, NY. United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66112

On the mechanical properties of a treated betelnut fibre-reinforced polyester composite

Yousif, B. F. and Nirmal, U.. 2010. "On the mechanical properties of a treated betelnut fibre-reinforced polyester composite." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 224 (9), pp. 1805-1814. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544062JMES1943

Framework for orienting engineering undergraduate final year projects towards new product innovation process

Al-Shalabi, Ammar, Chee, S. B., Singh, Narish and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Framework for orienting engineering undergraduate final year projects towards new product innovation process." Soliman, Khalid S. (ed.) 10th Conference on Innovation and Knowledge Management in Business Globalization (IBIMA 2008). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 30 Jun - 01 Jul 2008 Norristown, PA. United States.

The effect of treatment on tribo-performance of CFRP composites

Yousif, Belal F., Leong, Ong B., Ong, Low K. and Jye, Wong K.. 2009. "The effect of treatment on tribo-performance of CFRP composites." Recent Patents on Materials Science. 2 (1), pp. 67-74. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874464810902010067

Wear and friction characteristics of CGRP composite under wet contact condition using two different test techniques

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2008. "Wear and friction characteristics of CGRP composite under wet contact condition using two different test techniques." Wear. 265 (5-6), pp. 856-864. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2008.01.016

Machinability of glass/date palm fibre epoxy composites

Alsaeed, T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2014. "Machinability of glass/date palm fibre epoxy composites." International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials. 16 (2), pp. 129-150. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMMM.2014.064685

Correlation between frictional force, interface temperature and specific wear rate of fibre polymer composites

Arhaim, Y. H, Shalwan, A. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Correlation between frictional force, interface temperature and specific wear rate of fibre polymer composites." Advanced Materials Research. 685 (685), pp. 45-49. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.685.45

In state of art: mechanical and tribological behaviour of polymeric composites based on natural fibres

Shalwan, A. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "In state of art: mechanical and tribological behaviour of polymeric composites based on natural fibres." Materials and Design. 48, pp. 14-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.07.014

Fracture toughness and toughening mechanisms of unsaturated polyester-based clay nanocomposites

Albdiry, Mushtaq T., Yousif, Belal F. and Ku, Harry. 2013. "Fracture toughness and toughening mechanisms of unsaturated polyester-based clay nanocomposites." 13th International Conference on Fracture (ICF 2013). Beijing, China 16 - 21 Jun 2013 Anhui, China.

A review on the degradability of polymeric composites based on natural fibres

Azwa, Z. N., Yousif, B. F., Manalo, A. C. and Karunasena, W.. 2013. "A review on the degradability of polymeric composites based on natural fibres." Materials and Design. 47, pp. 424-442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.11.025

Performance analysis of journal bearings using ultrasonic reflection

Kasolang, S., Ahmed, Diyar I., Dwyer-Joyce, R. S. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Performance analysis of journal bearings using ultrasonic reflection." Tribology International. 64, pp. 78-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2013.02.012

Sustainable composites

Yousif, Belal F., Islam, Md Mainul and Salit, Mohd Sapuan. 2013. "Sustainable composites." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/142718

Impact fracture behaviour of silane-treated halloysite nanotubes-reinforced unsaturated polyester

Albdiry, M. T., Ku, H. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Impact fracture behaviour of silane-treated halloysite nanotubes-reinforced unsaturated polyester." Engineering Failure Analysis. 35, pp. 718-725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2013.06.027

Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation

Azwa, Z. N. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Characteristics of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites subjected to thermal degradation." Polymer Degradation and Stability. 98 (12), pp. 2752-2759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.10.008

Fuzzy logic based model to predict maximum oil-film pressure in journal bearing

Ahmed, Diyar I., Kasolang, S., Khidhir, Basim A. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Fuzzy logic based model to predict maximum oil-film pressure in journal bearing." Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. 6 (20), pp. 3871-3878.

Thermal degredation study of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites using thermo gravimetric analysis

Azwa, Z. N. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Thermal degredation study of kenaf fibre/epoxy composites using thermo gravimetric analysis." 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013). Sydney, Australia 04 - 05 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.

Adhesive wear characteristics of natural fiber-reinforced composites

Yousif, Belal F.. 2012. "Adhesive wear characteristics of natural fiber-reinforced composites." Davim, J. Paulo (ed.) Wear of advanced materials. London, United Kingdom. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 61-97

The potential of using date palm fibres as reinforcement for polymeric composites

Alsaeed, T., Yousif, B. F. and Ku, H.. 2013. "The potential of using date palm fibres as reinforcement for polymeric composites." Materials and Design. 43, pp. 177-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.06.061

Tensile properties of bagasse reinforced epoxy composites

Trada, M., Mandava, J., Ku, H. and Yousif, B.. 2012. "Tensile properties of bagasse reinforced epoxy composites." Jaafar, M., Azura, A. R., Leong, K. H. and Leong, A. Y. L. (ed.) 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 2012): Composites: Enabling Tomorrow's Industry Today. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - 08 Nov 2012 Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Implementing multimedia resources in online learning and its effect on student understanding

Yousif, B. F., Basson, Marita and Hobohm, Carola. 2012. "Implementing multimedia resources in online learning and its effect on student understanding." Mann, Llewellyn and Daniel, Scott (ed.) 23rd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2012). Melbourne, Australia 03 - 05 Dec 2012 Melbourne, Australia.

Tribological consideration in roller mill machines for agriculture applications

Al-Sandooq, J. M., Yousif, B. F. and Jensen, T. A.. 2012. "Tribological consideration in roller mill machines for agriculture applications." Surface Review and Letters. 19 (6), pp. 1250065-1. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X12500655

Characteristics of kenaf fibre immersed in different solutions

Yousif, B. F., Orupabo, C. and Azwa, Z. N.. 2012. "Characteristics of kenaf fibre immersed in different solutions." Journal of Natural Fibers. 9 (4), pp. 207-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2012.733149

Epoxy composite based on kenaf fibers for tribological applications under wet contact conditions

Yousif, B. F. and Chin, C. W.. 2012. "Epoxy composite based on kenaf fibers for tribological applications under wet contact conditions." Surface Review and Letters. 19 (5), pp. 1250050-1. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X12500503

Suitability of using coir fiber/polymeric composite for the design of liquid storage tanks

Yousif, B. F. and Ku, H.. 2012. "Suitability of using coir fiber/polymeric composite for the design of liquid storage tanks." Materials and Design. 36, pp. 847-853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2011.01.063

The synergistic effect of hybrid flame retardants on pyrolysis behaviour of hybrid composite materials

Albdiry, M. T., Almosawi, A. I. and Yousif, B. F.. 2012. "The synergistic effect of hybrid flame retardants on pyrolysis behaviour of hybrid composite materials." Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 7 (3), pp. 351-359.

Tribo performance of T-BFRP composite subjected to dry/wet contact conditions

Nirmal, Umar, Hashim, Jamil, Rilling, Dirk, Brevern, P. V. and Yousif, B. F.. 2012. "Tribo performance of T-BFRP composite subjected to dry/wet contact conditions." Francis, Elizabeth (ed.) Natural polymers, biopolymers, biomaterials, and their composites, blends, and IPNs. Toronto, Canada. Apple Academic Press (CRC Press). pp. 311-325

Flexural properties of treated and untreated kenaf/epoxy composites

Yousif, B. F., Shalwan, A., Chin, C. W. and Ming, K. C.. 2012. "Flexural properties of treated and untreated kenaf/epoxy composites." Materials and Design. 40, pp. 378-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.04.017

Design of newly fabricated tribological machine for wear and frictional experiments under dry/wet condition

Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Design of newly fabricated tribological machine for wear and frictional experiments under dry/wet condition." Materials and Design. 48, pp. 2-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.06.046

Betelnut fibres as an alternative to glass fibres to reinforce thermoset composites: a comparative study

Nirmal, Umar, Hashim, Jamil, Lau, Saijod T. W., Yuhazri, M. Y. and Yousif, B. F.. 2012. "Betelnut fibres as an alternative to glass fibres to reinforce thermoset composites: a comparative study." Textile Research Journal. 82 (11), pp. 1107-1120. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517512439945

Morphological structures and tribological performance of unsaturated polyester based untreated/silane-treated halloysite nanotubes

Albdiry, M. T. and Yousif, B. F.. 2013. "Morphological structures and tribological performance of unsaturated polyester based untreated/silane-treated halloysite nanotubes." Materials and Design. 48, pp. 68-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2012.08.035

A critical review on the manufacturing processes in relation to the properties of nanoclay/polymer composites

Albdiry, M. T., Yousif, B. F., Ku, H. and Lau, K. T.. 2013. "A critical review on the manufacturing processes in relation to the properties of nanoclay/polymer composites." Journal of Composite Materials. 47 (9), pp. 1093-1115. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998312445592

On integration of mirror collector and Stirling engine for solar power system

Yousif, B. F., Al-Shalabi, Ammar and Rilling, Dirk G.. 2011. "On integration of mirror collector and Stirling engine for solar power system." Gökçekuş, Hüseyin, Umut, Türker and LaMoreaux, James W. (ed.) 2007 International Conference on Environment: Survival and Sustainability (ESS 2007). Nicosia, Northern Cyprus 19 - 24 Feb 2007 Germany. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-95991-5_47

Crude palm oil fuel for diesel-engines: experimental and ANN simulation approaches

Yusaf, T. F., Yousif, B. F. and Elawad, M. M.. 2011. "Crude palm oil fuel for diesel-engines: experimental and ANN simulation approaches." Energy. 36 (8), pp. 4871-4878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2011.05.032

Wear and frictional performance of polymeric composites aged in various solutions

Yousif, B. F. and Nirmal, Umar. 2011. "Wear and frictional performance of polymeric composites aged in various solutions." Wear. 272 (1), pp. 97-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2011.07.006

Adhesive wear of thermoplastic composite based on kenaf fibres

Singh, N., Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, D.. 2011. "Adhesive wear of thermoplastic composite based on kenaf fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 225 (2), pp. 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1177/2041305X10394053

Tribological characteristics of sustainable fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites under wet adhesive wear

Singh, Narish, Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, Dirk. 2011. "Tribological characteristics of sustainable fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites under wet adhesive wear." Tribology Transactions. 54 (5), pp. 736-748. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2011.597544

Investigations on wear and frictional properties of kenaf fibre polyurethane composites under dry and wet contact conditions

Singh, Narish, Yousif, B. F. and Rilling, Dirk. 2011. "Investigations on wear and frictional properties of kenaf fibre polyurethane composites under dry and wet contact conditions." International Journal of Precision Technology. 2 (4), pp. 375-387. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2011.044904

ANN for tribological applications

Nasir, Touqeer, Salih, Nbhan D., Hui, Liew T., Wen, Chin Chee and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "ANN for tribological applications." Ghia, Urmila (ed.) 2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2009). Florida, United States of America 13 - 19 Nov 2009 United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10161

Wet adhesive wear characteristics of untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester and treated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites using the pin-on-disc and block-on-ring techniques

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2010. "Wet adhesive wear characteristics of untreated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester and treated oil palm fibre-reinforced polyester composites using the pin-on-disc and block-on-ring techniques." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 224 (2), pp. 123-131. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET655

Fruit drying process: analysis, modeling and simulation

Abdulla, Shahab, Wen, Paul, Landers, Richard and Yousif, B. F.. 2011. "Fruit drying process: analysis, modeling and simulation." Scientific Research and Essays. 6 (23), pp. 4915-4924.

Effects of fillers on the fracture behaviour of particulate polyester composites

Wong, K. J., Yousif, B. F., Low, K. O., Ng, Y. and Tan, S. L.. 2010. "Effects of fillers on the fracture behaviour of particulate polyester composites." Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design. 45 (1), pp. 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1243/03093247JSA553

Effect of betelnut fibres treatment and contact conditions on adhesive wear and frictional performance of polyester composites

Nirmal, Umar, Yousif, B. F., Rilling, Dirk and Brevern, P. V.. 2010. "Effect of betelnut fibres treatment and contact conditions on adhesive wear and frictional performance of polyester composites." Wear. 268 (11-12), pp. 1354-1370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2010.02.004

The possibility of using polymers in agriculture milling equipment

Al-Sandooq, J. M., Yousif, B. F. and Jensen, T. A.. 2011. "The possibility of using polymers in agriculture milling equipment." Banhazi, T., Saunders, C. and Hegarty, R. (ed.) SEAg 2011: Diverse Challenges, Innovative Solutions. Gold Coast, Australia 29 - 30 Sep 2011 Canberra, Australia.

The effects of alkali treatment on the interfacial adhesion of bamboo fibres

Wong, K. J., Yousif, B. F. and Low, K. O.. 2010. "The effects of alkali treatment on the interfacial adhesion of bamboo fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L: Journal of Materials, Design and Applications. 224 (3), pp. 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1243/14644207JMDA304

CNG-diesel engine performance and exhaust emission analysis with the aid of artificial neural network

Yusaf, Talal F., Buttsworth, D. R., Saleh, Khalid H. and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "CNG-diesel engine performance and exhaust emission analysis with the aid of artificial neural network." Applied Energy. 87 (5), pp. 1661-1669. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.10.009

Tribological behaviour of KFRE composite

Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "Tribological behaviour of KFRE composite." International Journal of Modern Physics B. 24 (28), pp. 5589-5599. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979210056232

Effect of oil palm fibres volume fraction on mechanical properties of polyester composites

Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "Effect of oil palm fibres volume fraction on mechanical properties of polyester composites." International Journal of Modern Physics B. 24 (23), pp. 4459-4470. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979210056633

Three-body abrasion on wear and frictional performance of treated betelnut fibre reinforced epoxy (T-BFRE) composite

Yousif, B. F., Nirmal, Umar and Wong, K. J.. 2010. "Three-body abrasion on wear and frictional performance of treated betelnut fibre reinforced epoxy (T-BFRE) composite." Materials and Design. 31 (9), pp. 4514-4521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2010.04.008

Wear characteristics of thermoset composite under high stress three-body abrasive

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2010. "Wear characteristics of thermoset composite under high stress three-body abrasive." Tribology International. 43 (12), pp. 2365-2371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2010.08.010

Thin-layer drying characteristics of banana slices in a force convection indirect solar drying

Fadhel, M. I., Abdo, Ramez Abdulwasea, Yousif, B. F., Zaharim, Azami and Sopian, K.. 2011. "Thin-layer drying characteristics of banana slices in a force convection indirect solar drying." Bojkovic, Zoran, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Mastorakis, Nikos, Mladenov, Valeri, Revetria, Roberto, Zadeh, Lotfi A. and Zemliak, Alexander (ed.) 6th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Energy and Environment (EE 2011): Recent Researches in Energy and Environment. Cambridge, United Kingdom 23 - 25 Feb 2011 Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Badminton training machine with impact mechanism

Yousif, B. F. and Yeh, Kok Soon. 2011. "Badminton training machine with impact mechanism." Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 6 (1), pp. 61-68.

The potential of using treated betelnut fibres as reinforcement for tribo-bio polymeric composites subjected to dry/wet contact conditions

Nirmal, Umar, Jamil, Nadia, Yousif, B. F., Rilling, Dirk and Brevern, P. V.. 2010. "The potential of using treated betelnut fibres as reinforcement for tribo-bio polymeric composites subjected to dry/wet contact conditions." 2nd International Conference on Natural Polymers, Bio-Polymers, Bio-Materials, their Composites, Blends, IPN's and Gels Polyelectrolytes and Gels: Macro to Nano Scales (ICNP - 2010). Kottayam, India 24 - 26 Sep 2010 India.

On the development of solar drying system

Chai, Adrian Ngu Ming, Ibrahim, M., Chuan, Cheah Bin and Yousif, B. F.. 2010. "On the development of solar drying system." 2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2009). Florida, United States of America 13 - 19 Nov 2009 Boston, MA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12294

The potential of using betelnut fibres for tribo-polyester composites considering three different orientations

Yousif, B. F., Gill, Nirmal Singh, Lau, Saijod T. W. and Devadas, Alvin. 2009. "The potential of using betelnut fibres for tribo-polyester composites considering three different orientations." 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE 2008). Boston, United States of America 31 Oct - 06 Nov 2008 Boston, MA. United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68648

Adhesive and frictional behaviour of polymeric composites based on kenaf fibre

Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Adhesive and frictional behaviour of polymeric composites based on kenaf fibre." Sinha, Sujeet (ed.) 2nd International Conference on Advanced Tribology (iCAT 2008). Singapore 03 - 05 Dec 2008 Singapore.

Tribological evaluations of polyester composites considering three orientations of CSM glass fibres using BOR machine

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "Tribological evaluations of polyester composites considering three orientations of CSM glass fibres using BOR machine." Applied Composite Materials. 14 (2), pp. 105-116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-007-9034-2

Design consideration of low temperature differential double-acting Stirling engine for solar application

Abdullah, Shahrir, Yousif, B. F. and Sopian, Kamaruzzaman. 2005. "Design consideration of low temperature differential double-acting Stirling engine for solar application." Renewable Energy. 30 (1), pp. 1923-1941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2004.11.011

Abrasive wear behaviour of epoxy composite based on kenaf fibres

Yousif, B. F. and Yusaf, Talal. 2010. "Abrasive wear behaviour of epoxy composite based on kenaf fibres." Gwidon, Stachowiak (ed.) ASIATRIB 2010: Frontiers in Tribology - Knowledge and Friendship. Perth, Australia 05 - 09 Dec 2010

Adhesive wear and frictional characteristics of UHMWPE and HDPE sliding against different counterfaces under dry contact condition

Yousif, B. F., Alsofyani, I. M. and Yusaf, Talal. 2010. "Adhesive wear and frictional characteristics of UHMWPE and HDPE sliding against different counterfaces under dry contact condition." Tribology. 4 (2), pp. 78-85. https://doi.org/10.1179/175158310X12678019274408

International Journal of Precision Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2009

Venkatesh, V. C. and Yousif, B. F. (ed.) 2009. International Journal of Precision Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2009 . United Kingdom. Inderscience Enterprises.

An investigation on worn surfaces of chopped glass fibre reinforced polyester through SEM observations

El-Tayeb, N. S. M., Yousif, B. F. and Yap, T. C.. 2008. "An investigation on worn surfaces of chopped glass fibre reinforced polyester through SEM observations." Tribology International. 41 (5), pp. 331-340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2007.07.007

Frictional and wear performance of polyester composites based on coir fibres

Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Frictional and wear performance of polyester composites based on coir fibres." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 223 (1), pp. 51 -59. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET455

Wear and frictional performance of betelnut fibre-reinforced polyester composite

Gill, N. Singh and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Wear and frictional performance of betelnut fibre-reinforced polyester composite." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 223 (2), pp. 183-194. https://doi.org/10.1243/13506501JET516

Evaluation of glass fiber reinforced polyester composite for multi-pass abrasive wear applications

El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yousif, B. F.. 2007. "Evaluation of glass fiber reinforced polyester composite for multi-pass abrasive wear applications." Wear. 262 (9-10), pp. 1140-1151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2006.11.015

Tribological studies of polyester reinforced with CSM 450-R-glass fiber sliding against smooth stainless steel counterface

El-Tayeb, N. S. M., Yousif, B. F. and Yap, T. C.. 2005. "Tribological studies of polyester reinforced with CSM 450-R-glass fiber sliding against smooth stainless steel counterface." Wear. 261 (3-4), pp. 443-452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2005.12.014

On the effect of counterface materials on tribo-behavior of steel wire sliding under dry contact condition

Chee, Su Be, Al Shalabi, Ammar and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "On the effect of counterface materials on tribo-behavior of steel wire sliding under dry contact condition." Surface Review and Letters. 15 (4), pp. 355-360. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X08011482

Adhesive wear performance of CFRP multilayered polyester composites under dry/wet contact conditions

Danaelan, D. and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Adhesive wear performance of CFRP multilayered polyester composites under dry/wet contact conditions." Surface Review and Letters. 15 (6), pp. 919-925. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X08012116

The effect of oil palm fibers as reinforcement on tribological performance of polyester composite

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "The effect of oil palm fibers as reinforcement on tribological performance of polyester composite." Surface Review and Letters. 14 (6), pp. 1095-1102. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X07010561

On the effect of woven glass fabric orientations on wear and friction properties of polyester composite

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "On the effect of woven glass fabric orientations on wear and friction properties of polyester composite." Surface Review and Letters. 14 (3), pp. 489-497. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X07009487

Effect of water as lubricant on friction and wear properties of CGRP composite evaluated by POD and BOR techniques

Yousif, B. F. and El-Tayeb, N. S. M.. 2007. "Effect of water as lubricant on friction and wear properties of CGRP composite evaluated by POD and BOR techniques." Surface Review and Letters. 14 (2), pp. 185-191. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X07009244

Replacing of glass fibres with seed oil palm fibres for tribopolymeric composites

Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Replacing of glass fibres with seed oil palm fibres for tribopolymeric composites." Tribology. 2 (2), pp. 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1179/175158308X383189

Adhesive wear performance of T-OPRP and UT-OPRP composites

El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yousif, B. F.. 2008. "Adhesive wear performance of T-OPRP and UT-OPRP composites." Tribology Letters. 32 (3), pp. 199-208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11249-008-9381-7

Fracture behaviour of glass fibre-reinforced polyester composite

Leonard, L. W. H., Wong, K. J., Low, K. O. and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Fracture behaviour of glass fibre-reinforced polyester composite." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L: Journal of Materials, Design and Applications. 223 (2), pp. 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1243/14644207JMDA224

An artificial neural network for prediction of the friction coefficient of multi-layer polymeric composites in three different orientations

Nasir, T., Yousif, B. F., McWilliam, S., Salih, N. D. and Hui, L. T.. 2010. "An artificial neural network for prediction of the friction coefficient of multi-layer polymeric composites in three different orientations." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. 224 (2), pp. 419-429. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544062JMES1677

Polyester composite based on betelnut fibre for tribological applications

Yousif, B. F., Lau, Saijod T. W. and McWilliam, S.. 2010. "Polyester composite based on betelnut fibre for tribological applications." Tribology International. 43 (1-2), pp. 503-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2009.08.006

Potential of kenaf fibres as reinforcement for tribological applications

Chin, C. W. and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Potential of kenaf fibres as reinforcement for tribological applications." Wear. 267 (9-10), pp. 1550-1557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2009.06.002

Performance and exhaust emission of a SI engine fuelled with potato waste ethanol and its blends with gasoline

Najafi, G., Yusaf, T. F., Ghobadian, B., Najmeddin, V. R. and Yousif, B. F.. 2009. "Performance and exhaust emission of a SI engine fuelled with potato waste ethanol and its blends with gasoline." International Energy Journal. 10 (4), pp. 215-226.

Adhesive wear and frictional behaviour of multilayered polyester composite based on betelnut fiber mats under wet contact conditions

Yousif, B. F., Devadas, Alvin and Yusaf, Talal. 2009. "Adhesive wear and frictional behaviour of multilayered polyester composite based on betelnut fiber mats under wet contact conditions." Surface Review and Letters. 16 (3), pp. 407-414. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X09012792

Editorial

Venkatesh, V. C. and Yousif, Belal F.. 2009. "Editorial." International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management. 17 (4).

Influence of material structure properties on sliding contact performance of CGRP composite

Yousif, B. F., El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yusaf, Talal. 2008. "Influence of material structure properties on sliding contact performance of CGRP composite." International Journal for Manufacturing Science and Technology. 10 (1), pp. 1-7.

The effects of load and velocity on friction and interface temperature of CGRP sliding against smooth stainless steel

Yousif, B. F., El-Tayeb, N. S. M. and Yusaf, Talal. 2006. "The effects of load and velocity on friction and interface temperature of CGRP sliding against smooth stainless steel." Zannetti, Luca (ed.) 8th Biennial ASME Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA 2006). Torino, Italy 04 - 07 Jul 2006 Italy.