Jegathish Kanadasan

Mr. Jegathish Kanadasan


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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 September 2015 in Materials
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JKJegathish Kanadasan
Jegathish Kanadasan
AFAuni Filzah Ahmad Fauzi
Auni Filzah Ahmad Fauzi
HRHashim Abdul Razak
Hashim Abdul Razak
PSParamananthan Selliah
Paramananthan Selliah
VSVijaya Subramaniam
Vijaya Subramaniam
SYSumiani Yusoff
Sumiani Yusoff
The agricultural industry in Malaysia has grown rapidly over the years. Palm oil clinker (POC) is a byproduct obtained from the palm oil industry. Its lightweight properties allows for its utilization as an aggregate, while in powder form as a filler material in concrete. POC specimens obtained throughout each state in Malaysia were investigated to evaluate the physical, chemical, and microstructure characteristics. Variations between each state were determined and their possible contributory factors were assessed. POC were incorporated as a replacement material for aggregates and their engineering characteristics were ascertained. Almost 7% of density was reduced with the introduction of POC as aggregates. A sustainability assessment was made through greenhouse gas emission (GHG) and cost factor analyses to determine the contribution of the addition of POC to the construction industry. Addition of POC helps to lower the GHG emission by 9.6% compared to control specimens. By channeling this waste into the construction industry, an efficient waste-management system can be promoted; thus, creating a cleaner environment. This study is also expected to offer some guides and directions for upcoming research works on the incorporation of POC.