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Materials Science
Malaysia
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
74
Citations
22759
World Ranking
3580
National Ranking
10

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Malaysia Leader Award

Overview

Hanafi Ismail is affiliated with Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia and has contributed extensively to the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. Their research primarily focuses on polymers and plastics, with significant work in biomaterials, mechanics of materials, civil and structural engineering, and environmental sustainability.

The scientist has authored a considerable number of publications emphasizing polymer nanocomposites and properties, natural fiber reinforced composites, and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties. Additional key topics include clay minerals and soil interactions, polymer crystallization and properties, tribology and wear analysis, and nanocomposite films for food packaging.

Frequent publication venues for their work include:

  • BioResources
  • AIP conference proceedings
  • Polymers
  • Jurnal Teknologi
  • Journal of Rubber Research

Collaborative research is notable with several frequent co-authors such as Nabil Hayeemasae, Indra Surya, Nadras Othman, Abdulhakim Masa, and Kamaruddin Waesateh.

Recent papers by Hanafi Ismail cover various aspects of polymer composites and materials engineering. These include:

  • "Detailed investigation of the reinforcing effect of halloysite nanotubes-filled epoxidized natural rubber" (2020, Polymer Bulletin)
  • "Maleated Natural Rubber/Halloysite Nanotubes Composites" (2020, Processes)
  • "Potency of Urea-Treated Halloysite Nanotubes for the Simultaneous Boosting of Mechanical Properties and Crystallization of Epoxidized Natural Rubber Composites" (2021, Polymers)
  • "Tensile, thermal and ultra-violet shielding enhancement of poly(lactic acid) bionanocomposite film using cellulose nanocrystals extracted from sugarcane bagasse" (2022, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials)
  • "Possible Use of Sepiolite as Alternative Filler for Natural Rubber" (2020, Materials Research)

The research contributions mainly revolve around the enhancement of mechanical properties, crystallization behavior, and functional applications of rubber and polymer nanocomposites, often investigating the use of natural and treated fillers such as halloysite nanotubes and cellulose nanocrystals.

Best Publications

  • Comparison of the mechanical properties of rice husk powder filled polypropylene composites with talc filled polypropylene composites

    Hattotuwa G.B. Premalal;H. Ismail;A. Baharin

  • Thermal characterization of Al2O3 and ZnO reinforced silicone rubber as thermal pads for heat dissipation purposes

    L.C. Sim;S.R. Ramanan;H. Ismail;K.N. Seetharamu

  • Bamboo fibre filled natural rubber composites: the effects of filler loading and bonding agent

    Hanafi Ismail;M.R. Edyham;B. Wirjosentono

  • Morphological, thermal and tensile properties of halloysite nanotubes filled ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) nanocomposites

    H. Ismail;Pooria Pasbakhsh;M.N. Ahmad Fauzi;A. Abu Bakar

  • The effect of acetylation on interfacial shear strength between plant fibres and various matrices

    H.P.S.A Khalil;H Ismail;H.D Rozman;M.N Ahmad

  • The effects of a silane coupling agent on curing characteristics and mechanical properties of bamboo fibre filled natural rubber composites

    Hanafi Ismail;S Shuhelmy;M.R Edyham

  • The effect of lignin as a compatibilizer on the physical properties of coconut fiber–polypropylene composites

    H.D. Rozman;K.W. Tan;R.N. Kumar;A. Abubakar

  • Starch-Based Hydrogels: Present Status and Applications

    Hanafi Ismail;Maryam Irani;Zulkifli Ahmad

  • EPDM/modified halloysite nanocomposites

    Pooria Pasbakhsh;H. Ismail;M.N Ahmad Fauzi;A. Abu Bakar

  • Biodegradation Studies of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Corn Starch Blend Films in Solid and Solution Media

    N. A. Azahari;N. Othman;H. Ismail

  • Influence of maleic anhydride grafted ethylene propylene diene monomer (MAH-g-EPDM) on the properties of EPDM nanocomposites reinforced by halloysite nanotubes

    Pooria Pasbakhsh;H. Ismail;M.N. Ahmad Fauzi;A. Abu Bakar

  • Thermoplastic elastomers based on polypropylene/natural rubber and polypropylene/recycle rubber blends

    H Ismail;Suryadiansyah

  • Polypropylene–oil palm empty fruit bunch–glass fibre hybrid composites: a preliminary study on the flexural and tensile properties

    H.D. Rozman;G.S. Tay;R.N. Kumar;A. Abusamah

  • A current advancement on the role of lignin as sustainable reinforcement material in biopolymeric blends

    Mariana Mariana;Tata Alfatah;Abdul Khalil H.P.S.;Esam Bashir Yahya

  • The effect of a compatibilizer on the mechanical properties and mass swell of white rice husk ash filled natural rubber/linear low density polyethylene blends

    Hanafi Ismail;J.M Nizam;H.P.S Abdul Khalil

  • Physico-chemical characterisation of chitosan/halloysite composite membranes

    R.T. De Silva;Pooria Pasbakhsh;K.L. Goh;Siang-Piao Chai

  • Characterization of styrene butadiene rubber/recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (SBR/NBRr) blends: The effects of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR-50) as a compatibilizer

    N.Z. Noriman;H. Ismail;A.A. Rashid

  • Effect of partial replacement of sand by recycled fine crumb rubber on the performance of hybrid rubberized-normal concrete under impact load: experiment and simulation

    Mustafa Maher Al-Tayeb;B.H. Abu Bakar;Hanafi Ismail;Hazizan Md Akil

  • Cure characteristics, tensile properties and swelling behaviour of recycled rubber powder-filled natural rubber compounds

    H Ismail;R Nordin;A.M Noor

  • Thermal and Morphological Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid)/Nanocellulose Nanocomposites

    R.Z. Khoo;H. Ismail;W.S. Chow

  • Oil palm wood flour reinforced epoxidized natural rubber composites: The effect of filler content and size

    Hanafi Ismail;H.D. Rozman;R.M. Jaffri;Z.A.Mohd Ishak

  • ACETYLATED PLANT-FIBER-REINFORCED POLYESTER COMPOSITES: A STUDY OF MECHANICAL, HYGROTHERMAL, AND AGING CHARACTERISTICS

    H. P. S. Abdul Khalil;H. D. Rozman;M. N. Ahmad;H. Ismail

  • Effect of acetylation and coupling agent treatments upon biological degradation of plant fibre reinforced polyester composites

    H.P.S Abdul Khalil;H Ismail

Frequent Co-Authors

Z. A. Mohd Ishak
Z. A. Mohd Ishak Universiti Sains Malaysia
Hazizan Md Akil
Hazizan Md Akil Universiti Sains Malaysia
Tsutomu Takeichi
Tsutomu Takeichi Toyohashi University of Technology
H. P. S. Abdul Khalil
H. P. S. Abdul Khalil University College of Islam Melaka
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah Universiti Malaysia Perlis
Maohong Fan
Maohong Fan University of Wyoming
Kankanhalli N. Seetharamu
Kankanhalli N. Seetharamu Universiti Sains Malaysia
Siang-Piao Chai
Siang-Piao Chai Monash University
Armistead G. Russell
Armistead G. Russell Georgia Institute of Technology

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