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FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
BRG TCERG
| Biopolymer Research Group
GREENTECH CREG EnPRO PROSPECT BioMiP
| Tissue Culture Engineering Research Group | Green Technology Research Group | Chemical Reaction Engineering Group | Enhanced Polymer Research Group | Process System Engineering Centre | BioMolecular and Microbial Process Research Group
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1 About BRG
Biopolymer Research Group (BRG) strives to promote research and development of biorenewable polymers and composites from agricultural crops, encourages bioplastics in industry, works toward new formulations and processing techniques. The team’s main objective is the development of new formulations and processing techniques for cost - effective biopolymers and biocomposites that perform toindustry standards.
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Group Head Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Aizan bt. Wan Abdul Rahman
Affiliates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahrir b. Hashim Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hussin b. Mohd. Nor Dr. Rohah bt. A. Majid Dr. Lai Jau Choy Dr. Nadia bt. Adrus Pn. Roshafima bt. Rasit Ali Dr. Jamarosliza bt. Jamaluddin
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• Compression Moulding • Rotational Moulding Machine • High Speed Mixer • Brabender Mixer • Melt Flow Index (MFI) • Moisture Analyzer • Tear Tester • Grinder • Chopper • Siever • Oven • Water Bath • Oil Bath
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National ColLaborative Efforts International Colaborative Efforts Commercialization Activities Paper Publications
activ National ICC, UTM - Commercialization of PINAPAPER and PINAPLASTIC Collaborative Efforts Malaysian Pineapple Board (MPIB) – Development of pineapple waste products Azuarina Printing – Printing project on PINAPAPER Shabat Craft Enterprise – Production of pineapple based paper Blapol Sdn Bhd - Mineral-based filler application in polymeric materials Natures Harmony Industries Sdn Bhd - Cassava-based packaging product Shamura Industries Sdn Bhd – Development of degradable film Everise Crimson (M) Sdn Bhd – MOU in kenaf product Epak Solution Sdn Bhd – Tapioca starch blow film Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Biocomposite Group)/Malaysia Nuclear Agency (Polymer Blend and Composite Group) – Development of palm oil biomass products ANGASA and UTM - Rocket Technology Research Development Programme ( Prof. Dr. Ir. Wan Khairuddin Wan Ali
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activ international Tokyo University of Agriculture Technology (TUAT) – Technofund project (Prof Kokugan) Collaborative Efforts Commercialization activities : IP filing
Patent Number PI 2012001305 PI 2010000591 PI 20091033 PI 2010000375 PI 2011000289 PI 2010001104 PI 20091191 PI 2010005189 PI 2010005592
Name An environmental friendly process for paper-making A Method of Producing A Polymeric Blown Film A Cross-linked Rotational Molded Polymeric Article, Patent A Method of Producing An Injection Molded Biodegradable Polymeric article A Method of Producing Paper A Method for Preparing a Starch-based Biocompound A Process To Produce a Biocomposite And A Product Derives Thereof A Method of Producing a Biodegradable Polymeric Composition Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Biocomposite
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Paper Publications: ISI indexed paper (including papers under review) 2009 - 2011
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Title Determination of thermal stability and activation energy of polyvinyl alcohol-cassava starch blends
Author W. A. W. A. Rahman, A. R. Rahmat, Lee Tin Sin and M. Mokhtar
Journal Impact Factor Carbohydrate 3.167 Polymers. 83,2011: 303-305
Properties and morphology of W. Y, Toh, W. A. W. polyvinyl alcohol blends with sago A. Rahman and Lee pith bio-filler as biodegradable Tin Sin composite
Journal of Vinyl 0.806 and Additive Technology. 17(3),2011: 184-189
Properties and Interactions of Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Sago pith Waste Biocomposite.
W.A.W.A. Rahman, W.Y. Toh and T.S. Lee
Journal of Com1.068 posite Materials. 45(21), 2011: 21992209
Comparison of Rice Husk-Filled Polyethylene Composite and Natural Wood Under Weathering Effects
Journal of Composite Materials. 45(13),2011:1403
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Composites of functional Polymeric Hydrogels and Porous Membranes
W.A.W.A. Rahman, T.S. Lee, A.R. Rahmat, N.M. Isa, M.S.N. Salleh and M. Mokhtar Q. Yang, N. Adrus, F. Tomicki and M.Ulbricht
Journal Material Chemicals, 21, 2011:2738-2811
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Effect of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites on Mechanical and Bioactivity Properties.
M.R. Husin, M.U. Wahit, M.R. Abdul Kadir and W.A.W.A. Rahman
Key Engineering Scopus Materials. Vol 471472, 2011:303-308
vities Title Influence of Compounding Methods on Poly(vinyl) alcohol/Sago Pith Waste Biocomposite: Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties
Author W. Y. Toh, J. C. Lai and W. A. W. A. Rahman
Journal Sains Malaysiana
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Physical Properties of Biodegradable Composite Derived From Cassava Skin/Poly(Vinyl) Alcohol
D.I. Munthoub and W.A.W.A. Rahman
Sains Malaysiana 40(7)(2011): 713–718
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Journal of Composite Materials. 45(11),2011:12011207
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Mechanical and Water Absorption W.Y. Toh, J.C. Lai and Properties of Poly(vinyl alcohol)/ W.A.W.A. Rahman Sago Pith Waste Biocomposites Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel using Polyaniline Composite with Aluminium Oxide
Ahmed A. Al-Dulaimi, Pertanika Journal 0.013 S. Hashim, M.I. Khan of Science and Technology. Vol 19(2),2011:329-337
Swelling Behaviours and Characterization of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Graft-Poly(Acrylamide) Super Absorbent Polymer Composites
S. Jamaludin and S Hashim
Characterization and Absorbing N.E.S. Abdul Razak, Properties of Oil palm Empty Fruit S. Hashim and A.R. Bunch Filled Poly(Acrylic AcidRahmat co-Acrylamide) Superabsorbent Polymer Composites
Sains Malaysiana. 40(7),2011: 781-787
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Sains Malaysiana. 40 (7) 2011: 789794
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activ Title Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel using Polyaniline Composite with Inorganic Pigments
Author Journal A. A. Al-Dulaimi, S. Sains Malaysiana. Hashim and M.I. Khan 40(7),2011: 757763
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Polymer Hydrogels ; A Review
W.A. Laftah, S. Hashim and A.N. Ibrahim
Polymer-Plastics 1.279 Technology and Engineering. 50(14), 2011: 14751486
Rice Husk/High Density Polyethylene Biocomposite: Effect of Rice Husk Filler Size and Composition on Injection Moulding Processability with Respect to Impact Property
W.A.W.A. Rahman, N.M. Isa, A.R. Rahmat, N. Adenan and R.R.Ali
Advanced Materials Research. 83(86)(2010):367374
Formation and Structural Properties of Polyaniline Nanowires
Saiful Izwan Abd. Razak and W.A.W.A.Rahman
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Author Journal Paper Publications Publication Non Indexed Journal paper Effect of Silane Crosslinker on W.W.A.Rahman, N .Adenan , Malaysian Polymer Journal, the Thermal Properties of Rice R .Rasit Ali and H.Sulaiman, Vol 2, 2011: 299-305 Straw/HDPE Biocomposite Others : Proceedings , bulletin, book chapter 2009 - 2011
Publication Nanostructured Urethane-Acrylic Hybrid Dispersion: Polymer Synthesis and Technology (Book) ISBN-10: 3846594989 LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrücken, Germany (2011)
Author Majid, R.A., D.J.Hourston and S.Satguru
Innovations Of Cassava Starch As Biodegradable Polymer Lee Tin Sin, W. A. W. A. RahMaterial In: Cassava: Farming, Uses, and Economic Impact man and M. S. N. Salleh ISBN 978-1-61209-655-1 (Book Chapter) Nova Science Publishers, Inc (2011) Wan Aizan Wan Abdul RahBiocomposite From Agro-Waste Materials man and Abdul Ra’uuf Mohd (Book Chapter) Sanib Biotechnology Development in Agriculture, Industry And Medicine Volume 1: Biotechnology – Current And Potential Industrial Applications Part 3: Food Biotechnology UTM (2010) Properties of PP/RS Biocomposite Foam: Effect of Different Nazuha Tugiman, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman and Crosslinking Agent Loading Zurina Mohamad International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management (UMTAS 2011)
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Publication Biodegradable Polymers and Their Bone Applications National Symposium of Polymeric Materials (NSPM 2011)
Author Saiful Izwan Abd. Razak, Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif and W.A.W.A.Rahman
Clay Modification with Diamine Surfactants NSPM 2011
Mahirah Zaini and Rohah A. Majid
The Effect Of PPMAH/TP10 on The Properties of PP/RS Biocomposite Foam NSPM 2011
Nazuha Tugiman, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman and Zurina Mohamad
Formation, Structural and Vibrational Properties of Polyani- Saiful Izwan Abd. Razak, line Nanowires Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif NSPM 2011 and W.A.W.A.Rahman The Effects of Solvent Towards The Properties of Polyurethane Dispersions. NSPM 2010
Halim, K.A. and R.A. Majid
Potential Applications of Telechelic Liquid Natural Rubber Proceeding of Conference on Engineering and Technology Education (2010)
Norfhairna Baharulrazi, Hussin Mohd Nor and Wan Khairuddin Wan Ali
Morphology Studies of Waterborne Poly(urethane-methyl Majid, R.A., D.J.Hourston and methacrylic) Coating Films S.Satguru 2nd ASEAN-APCTP Workshop on Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology (AMNS 2010)
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awards Bronze Medal Ekspo Penyelidikan & Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (PECIPTA 2011) Metroxtech-Biocomposite from Sago Waste Bronze Medal Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2011 Waterborne polyurethane from renewable resources for coating/adhesive Silver Medal Malaysian Technology Exhibition (MTE) 2010 Cassava based injection molded bioplastic Silver Medal Malaysian Technology Exhibition (MTE) 2010 Biodegradable packaging films from sago waste. Silver Medal INATEX 2010 PinaPlastic-Degradable composite from pineapple waste Silver Medal INATEX 2010 PinaPaper-Production of Paper from Pineapple Leaves Bronze Medal INATEX 2010 Metroxtech-Biocomposite from sago waste
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Silver Medal Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2009) Silane crosslinkable rice straw/HDPE biocomposite via injection molding Silver Medal SIIF 2009 Tapioca starch based degradable biofilms Bronze Medal SIIF 2009 Biodegradable plastic from rice straw starch Bronze Medal MTE 2009 Silane crossliked rice straw/PE biocomposite via injection molding Bronze Medal MTE 2009 Biodegradable rice straw based injection molded packaging products Silver Medal Malaysian Technology Exhibition (MTE) 2009 Low density polyethylene/tapioca starch degradable biofilms with palm oil based processing aid for blown film extrusion Gold Medal INATEX 2009 Cassava based injection molded bioplastic Gold Medal & Best Invention Award INATEX 2009 Biodegradable packaging films from sago waste
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TCERG, short for Tissue Culture Engineering Research Group, was established in 2000 in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Led by Associate Professor Dr. Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid, an expert in mammalian cell culture technology, the group comprises 18 active associates and 20 allied members. Situated at Level 2, Block N19 of UTM, the Tissue Culture Engineering Laboratory conducts a wide variety of studies involving cell and tissue culture.
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TCERG partners
• Bioassays for efficacy, toxicity and structure-function studies of herbs for medicinal and cosmeceutical applications. • Development of specific hybridoma cultures for bio-diagnostic/biotherapeutic applications. • Stem cells for Wound Therapy. • In vitro biocompatibility studies for biomedical implants. • ‘In vivo’ preclinical bioassays using zebrafish and micemodels.
TCERG is in close collaboration with a number of other research groups both local and abroad. These groups include Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD) and Meditec research group in UTM, School of Pharmacy in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuliyyah Pharmacy in Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, Institute of Marine Biotechnology in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Salahaddin University in Kurdistan region of Iraq.
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TCERG Services • Short courses in Mammalian Cell Culture Technology (Both theory and hands on). • Short Attachment. • Industrial attachment. • Consultancy and contract research. • Cell banking
Group Head Assoc Prof Dr Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid
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PhD Students Hassan Fahmi Bin Ismail Norsamsiah binti Muhamad @ Wahab Hala A. K. Rasheed Shahpour Khangholi Patrick Ong Yit Han Siavash Hosseinpour Chermahini Najat Jabbar Ahmed Berwary Rozita Nasiri Javad Hamzehalipour Almaki Dr Shahida Said Rokiah Hassan Master Students Teh Liam Chee Nur Nadiah Binti Yusof Nurul Sariyah Siti Norazian
equipments Class II Biosafety Cabinet To provide a sterile environment for cell and & functions tissue culture work Inverted Microscope To observe living cell cultures without harming them Fluorescence Microscope To visualize samples with greater detail withfluorescence technology
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CO2 Incubator To provide a 5% CO2, 37째C environment, the conditions for optimum proliferation of our precious mammalian cell cultures Liquid Nitrogen Tank To store ourinvaluable cryopreserve cell line Water Bath To gently warm up culture media, sera and other ingredients used to nourish the many delicate cell culture Autoclave To sterilize our various equipment and keep our cell lines contamination-free Drying Oven To dry biological samples without spoiling the contents
ELISA Reader To conduct various Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays Spectrophotometer To quantitatively measure the amount of a target substance through calculations of the observed wavelength Analytical Balance To weigh chemicals with great precision Stirring Hotplate To stir-mix substances with a desired temperature Deionized Water System To remove mineral ions from our water Distilled Water System To remove impurities in our water Centrifuge To separate different components of a given substance by sedimentation
Microcentrifuge To centrifuge substance of a smaller amount Cold Room To store our many samples and materials -80 Freezer To store materials that require lower temperature Refrigerator To keep our materials fresh Wave Bioreactor To culture cells in a wave-motion environment Roche Cobas C111 To screen, diagnose, and monitor bloodbiochemistry applications
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services We believe that knowledge should be shared with the community and our research group is ready to do so. As such, we offer a wide range of activities those outside our research group. Such include but not limited to: Short courses in Mammalian Cell Culture Technology (Both theory and hands on). Short Attachment.
Industrial attachment.
Consultancy and contract research. We welcome you to contact us for more information.
recent paper publications
Publication Author Thermal stability of free bromelain and bromelain-polyphenol Poh, S. S., and Abdul Majid, F. A. complex in pineapple juice. International Food Research (2011) Journal 18(3), 1051-1060. Antimicrobial activity of cashew leaves’ extracts used in cosmetics before and after treatment with activated carbon. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(19), 4740-4746.
Chermahini, S. H., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2011)
Cosmeceutical values, antimicrobial activities and antioxidant properties of cashew leaves extract. African Journal of Biotechnology 10(65), 14573-14582.
Chermahini, S. H., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2011)
Cosmeceutical value of herbal extracts as natural ingredients Chermahini, S. H., Abdul Majid, F. A., and novel technologies in anti-aging. Journal ofMedicinal and Sarmidi, M. R. (2011) Plants Research5(14), 3074-3077.
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Publication Antioxidant properties of Cashew leaves extracts before and after treatment with activated carbon used in cosmetics. Journal ofMedicinal Plants Research 5(17), 4162-4170.
Author Chermahini, S. H., Abdul Majid, F. A., and Sarmidi, M. R. (2011)
In vitro cytotoxicity effect of CoCrMo alloy at differing carbon compositions. Medical Journal of Malaysia 65, 24-25.
Norsamsiah, M. W., Mohamad Noor, H., Mohammed Rafia, A. K., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2010) Nor Azurah, M. A., Sarmidi, M. R., Abdul Majid, F. A., and Chobotova, K. (2010)
In vitro anti-cancer activity of Ficus deltoidea ethanolic extract on human ovarian carcinoma cell line. Medical Journal of Malaysia 65, 130-131.
Toxic element released from high and low carbon CoCrMo alloy in-vitro. Biomedical Engineering and Science(IECBES), 2010 IEEE EMBS Conference.
Muhamad, N. B., Abdul Majid, F. A., and Kadir, M. R. A. (2010)
Adaptation of U937 cells in agitation culture. Medical Journal of Malaysia 65, 22-23.
Fauzi, M. I., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2010)
Bromelain activity and potential as an anti-cancer agent: Current evidence and perspectives. Cancer Letters 290(2), 148-156.
Chobotova, K., Vernallis, A. B., and Abdul Majid, F. A., (2010).
Impact of Saffron as an anti-cancer and anti-tumor herb. Afri- Chermahini, S. H., Abdul Majid, F. A., can Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 4(11), 834-840. Sarmidi, M. R., Taghizadeh, E., and Salehnezhad, S. (2010) Efficacy of papain-based wound cleanser in promoting wound Ajlia, S. A. S. H., Abdul Majid, F. A., regeneration. Parkistan Journal of Biological Sciences 13(12), Suvik, A., Effendy, M. A. W., and 566-603. Serati Nouri, H. (2010)
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Publication Author ‘Cinnamtannin B1: A small compound having antidiabetes Taher, M., Abdul Majid, F. A., and properties’ in Nejati, M., Nejad, F. B. Annals of Medicine Sarmidi, M. R. (2009) Healthcare Research 450-465. Florida: Universal Publishers. Modeling of oscillatory bursting activity of pancreatic beta- Chew, Y. H., Shia, Y. L., Lee, C. T., Abcells under regulated glucose stimulation. Molecular and Cel- dul Majid, F. A., Chua, L. S., Sarmidi, lular Endocrinology 307(1-2), 57-67. M. R., and Aziz, R. A. (2009) Modeling of glucose regulation and insulin-signaling pathChew, Y. H., Shia, Y. L., Lee, C. T. Abways. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology 303(1-2), 13-24. dul Majid, F. A., Chua, L. S., Sarmidi, M. R., and Aziz, R. A. (2009) Pineapple bromelain and cancer control. Speedwell Journal, Oxford University, UK.
Chobotova, K., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2008)
Anti-cancer potential of pineapple derived bromalain. Insider Chobatova , K., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2008) Health http://www.insidershealth.com/article/anti_cancer_potential_ of_pineapple_derived_bromelain/2398 [23 February 2012] Aging well through lifestyle adjustment. Insider Health http://www.insidershealth.com/article/aging_well_through_ lifestyle_adjustment/2399 [23 February 2012]
Chobotova, K., and Abdul Majid, F. A. (2008)
Tyrisonase inhibition and melanin reduction of human melanocytes (HEMn-MP) using Anacardium occidentale L. Extract. Medical Journal of Malaysia 63, 100-101.
Abdul Gaffar, R., Abdul Majid, F. A., and Sarmidi, M. R. (2008)
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Publication ‘Antioxidant activity of Cinnamtannin B1 from Cinnamtanninzeylanicum BLUME’ in Govil, J. N., Sign, V. K., and Bhardwau, S. (eds). Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants 601-608. Houston: Studium Press LCC.
Author Taher, M., Susanti, D., Sarmidi, M. R., Abdul Majid, F. A., Sirat, H. M., and Ahmad, F. (2007)
A proanthocyanidin from Cinnamomum zeylanicum stimulates phosphorylation of insulin receptor in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Jurnal Teknologi F 44(f), 53-68.
Taher, M., Abdul Majid, F. A. And Sarmidi, M. R. (2006)
Cinnamtannin B1 activity on adipocytes formation. Medical Journal of Malaysia 59, 97-98.
Taher, M., Abdul Majid, F. A., and Sarmidi., M. R. (2004)
Effect of chalcone polymer and chromium picolinate on cell proliferation and glucose metabolism of 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The 17th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2003), 455-459.
Taher, M., Abdul Majid, F, A.and Sarmidi, M.R (2003)
Patent Number PI 2009 5296
Title Artificial Human Elbow Joint Mini Tribo Simulator
PI 2009 5301
Apparatus for Testing Human Joint Implants
PI 2009 5307
Apparatus for Simulating The Artificial Human Wrist Joint Movement
PI 2010 000834
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Bronze Prize Low cost wax-patterned cotton fabrics for cell culture applications INATEX 2012, 2-5 October, 2012 Gold Prize Low cost wax-patterned cotton fabrics for cell culture applications i-ENVEX 2012, 27-29 April, 2012
Silver Prize Cloth-based microfluidic analytical device embedded in sanitary napkin foro-site urine analysis MTE 2012, 16February, 2012 Gold Prize Cloth-based microfluidic analytical device embedded in sanitary napkin foro-site urine analysis INATEX 2011, 16-18 November, 2011 Bronze Medal Juz-spray wound cleanser PECIPTA 2009, 8-10 October, 2009 Bronze Medal Heavy duty multiple controlled points stirring base for life sciences research Science and Technology Expo 2002, 2-4 November, 2002
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Green technology research covers a broad and growing range of topics. The present expectation is that this field will bring innovation and changes in daily life of similar magnitude to the “information technology” explosion over the last two decades. Technology advancements in environmental technologies are in line with the Malaysia government’s long term vision to help build a greener, more energy efficient and sustainable nation.
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Our research group has enriched experiences with affiliations from a diverse group of people; both in their level of experience and field of interest. Currently, the group are conducting several research projects to advance the development, implementation and application of environmental technologies which are broadly defined as technologies that reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and waste in manufacturing. Among our research scopes are: •
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Affiliates 1.Noor Sabrina Binti Ahmad Mutamim 2. Siti Fairuz Binti Juiani 3. Siti Nadzirah Binti Othman 4. Siti Fadilla Md Noor 5. Siti Nurhayati Binti Kamaruddin 6. Hanna Ilyani Binti Zulhaimi 7. Sharifah Yasmin 8. Ahmed Halilu Abba 9. Mohamed Abdulehi Evuti 10. Rafiu Olansukanmi Yusuf 12. Che Hafizan Bin Che Hassan 13. Florianna Lendai Michael 14. Mohd Hafizzudin 15. Adhi Yuniarto
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• Aerobic Submerged Membrane Bioreactor • Photo-Fenton Reactor • Wet Air Oxidation Reactor • Resin System • Ultramembrane Filtration System • Activated Carbon System
software • Gabi 5 (LCA Software) and Databases • Activated Sludge Model
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contract research paper publications: international journals
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Collboration with Syarikat Air Johor: Carbon Footprint Assessment
Publication Author Methane emission by sectors: A com- R. Yusof, Z.Z. Noor (2012). prehensive review of emission sources and mitigation methods. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Available online (DOI 10.1016/j.rser.2012.04.008).
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Removal of total ammonia nitrogen W.T. Mook, M.H. Chakrabarti, M.K. (TAN), nitrate and total organic carbon Aroua, G.M.A. Khan, B.S. Ali, M.S. (TOC)from aquaculture wastewater Islam, M.A. Abu Hassan (2012) using electrochemical technology: A review�. Desalination, 285:1-13.
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Investigation of Heat Impact Behavior on Exterior Wall Surface ofBuilding Material at Urban City Area . Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Available online (http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165-784X.1000110) (SCOPUS)
Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Hazlini Dzinun, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Shreshivadasan Chelliapan, Zainura Zainon Noor (2012)
Greenhouse Gas R. Yusof, Z.Z. Noor (2012) Emissions:Quantifying Methane Emissions from Livestock.American J. of Engineering and Applied Sciences 5 (1): 1-8, 2012, ISSN 1941-7020.
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Publication Investigation of thermal effect on exterior wall surface ofbuilding material at urban city area. Volume 2, Journal of International of Energy and Environment.
Author Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Hazlini Dzinun, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Shreshivadasan Chelliapan, Zainura Zainon Noor (2012)
CO2 Projection in Malaysia. Z. Z. Noor, N. Safaai, H. Hashim and Environmental Progress & Sustainable Z. Ujang (2011) Energy (Vol.30, No.4) DOI 10.1002/ep. Quantification of Chlorine and Hydrogen Floride in Air using chemically Treated Filter. Journal of Environmental Sciences.
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A H Abba, M Rashid, C M Hasfalina, Z Z Noor and T B Whei (2010)
Aerobic Submerged Membrane Biore- A. Yuniarto, Z. Z. Noor and Zaini actor for Palm Oil Mill Effluent TreatUjang (2009) ment. Water Practice and Technology. Effect of fluidizing velocity on the com- M. Rozainee, S.P. Ngo, A.A. Saleema, Z. N. Zainura and M. Ariffin bustion of rice husk in a bench scale fluidised bed combustor for the pro(2008) duction of armorphous rice husk ash. Bioresource Technology, 99: 703-713. Intensified integrated gasification Akay, G., O.F. Calkan, M. Dogru and and power generation technology, Z.Z. Noor, (2005) Sustainable (Bio) Chemical Process Technology, P. Jansens, A. Stankiewicz and A. Green (Eds.) BHR Group, Cranfield, pp177-187.
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Publication Investigation of Heat Impact Behavior on Exterior Wall Surface of Building Material at Urban City Area. Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Available online (http://dx.doi. org/10.4172/2165-784X.1000110) (SCOPUS)
Author Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Hazlini Dzinun, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Shreshivadasan Chelliapan, ZainuraZainon Noor (2012)
Greenhouse Gas R. Yusof, Z.Z. Noor (2012) Emissions:Quantifying Methane Emissions from Livestock.American J. of Engineering and Applied Sciences 5 (1): 1-8, 2012, ISSN 1941-7020.
Intensified integrated gasification and Akay, G., O.F. Calkan, M. Dogru and power generation technology, Sustain- Z.Z. Noor, (2005) able (Bio) Chemical Process Technology, P. Jansens, A. Stankiewicz and A. Green (Eds.) BHR Group, Cranfield, pp177-187. “An integrated approach for water minimisation in a PVC manufacturing process”, Clean Techn Environ Policy, 10:67-79
Jun Hoa Chan, Dominic Chwan Yee Foo, Sivakumar Kumaresan, Ramlan Abdul Aziz and Mohd Ariffin AbuHassan (2008)
Kinetics of low frequency sonodegradation of linear alkylbenzenesulfonate solutions”, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 62, 749-755.
Abu Hassan, M.A., Kim, J.K., Metcalfe, I.S., Mantzavinos, D.(2006)
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Publication �Wet Air Oxidation and ultrasound treatment for the removal of linear alkyl benzene sulphonates from wastewater:the beneficial role of catalysis� , Topic in Catalysis, 33(1-4), 141-148
Author Abu Hassan, M.A., Mantzavinos, D, Metcalfe, I.S. (2005)
Sonocatalytic oxidation processes for the removal of contaminants containing aromatic rings from aqueous effluents, Separation and Purification Tech.(Elsevier), 34, 35-42.
Papadaki, M., Emery, R., Abu Hassan, M.A., Bustos, A.D., Metcalfe, I.S., Mantzavinos, D., (2004)
Publication CO2 Emission Projection and Recommended Mitigations Options in Malaysia in Year 2020. Journal Teknologi F (Environment and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008.
Author Zainura Zainon Noor, Nor Sharliza Mohd Safaai, Haslenda Hashim and Zaini Ujang
Performance of Bio-Fouling Reducers in Aerobic Submerged Membrane Bioreactors for Plam Oil Mill Effluent Treatment, Journal Teknologi F (Environment and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008.
Adhi Yuniarto, Zainura Zainon Noor dan Zaini Ujang
Microwave Drying of Guava, Journal Teknologi F (Environement and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008.
Zainura Zainon Noor and Ruzanna Ibrahim
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Publication Author Determination of Water Polymer Zainura Zainon Noor, L.Sun and G. Interactions in Micro-Porous Polymers Akay. by Low Resolution NMR Spin-spin Relaxation Time Measurements, Journal Teknologi F (Environment and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008. Electro-Chemical Precipitation Treatment of Electroplating Wastewater, Journal Teknologi F (Environment and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008
Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, Kang Lap Hoong, Zainura Zainon Noor
Coagulation and flocculation Treatment Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, Tan Pei Li, of Wastewater in Textile Industry using Zainura Zainon Noor chitosan, Journal Teknologi F (Environment and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008. Removal of Boron From Industrial Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, Lim Wastewater using chitosan via Chemi- SooHui, Zainura Zainon Noor cal Precepitation, Journal Teknologi F (Environment and Process Technology), No. 49, December 2008. “Ultrasonic Irradiation of the Removal of Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonates (LAS) from Wastewater”, Jurnal Teknologi, 46(F),25-36, June 2007
Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, Dionissios Mantzavinos and Ian S Metcalfe
“Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation of Linear Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassanand Ian, S. Alkylbenzene Sulphonate (LAS)”, Jour- M. nal of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering, 1:1-14, March 2007
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Publication “Fenton Degradation of Linear Alkylbenzeno Sulphonates (LAS)”, Journal of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering, 2:22-30, October 2007
Author Impact Factor Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, Rozilawati Yusof and Siti Hajar Anaziah Muhammad
“Pre-Treatment of Palm Oil Mill EfMohd Ariffin Abu Hassan, Mohd Hafiz fluent (POME): A Comparison Study Puteh using Chitosan and Alum”, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, 19:2, 2007 Fenton and Photo-fenton Oxidation of Sulfide Spent Caustic: A Comparative Study Based on Statistical Analysis
S. H. Y. Sayid Abdulah, M. A. Abu Hassan, Z. Zainon Noor, S. F. Md Noor, A. Aris. (2012)
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Application of Membrane Bioreactor Technology in Treating High Strength Industrial Wastewater: A Performance Review, Desalination, Volume 305, issue (November 1, 2012), p. 1-11. ISSN: 0011-9164 DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2012.07.033
N.S.A. Mutamim, Z.Z. Noor, M.A.A. Hassan, G. Olsson
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Review on Life Cycle Assessment of Integrated Solid Waste Management in some Asian Countries. DOI: 10.10106/j.jclepro.2012.09.043
Siti Nadzirah Othman, Zainura Zainon 2.727 Noor, Ahmad Halilu Abba, Rafiu O. Yusuf, Mohd. Ariffin Abu Hassan (2012)
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Publication The Challenge to Develop Photosynthetic Aerobic Granular Sludge: Optimization of Photosynthetic Condition for Oxygenic Phototrophic Bacterial Growth in an SBR
Author Event Farrah Aini Dahalan1, IWA ASPIRE Conference, Aznah Nor Anuar2, Zai- Taipei, Taiwan, 2009. nuraZainon Noor2, Zaini Ujang2 and G.Olsson3,
Cleaner Production in Industrial Wastewater Utilizing Hybrid Membrane Bioreactor for Pollution Control and Resource Recovery
Noor, Z. Z., Ujang, Z. ASEAN +3 Seminar on and Mat Din, M. F (2007) Promotion of Environmentally Sound Technologies and Cleaner Production, 27 to 28 November, 2007. Process intensification in water-crude Noor, Z. Z., G. Akay, M. 7th World Congress of Chemioil separation by simultaneous applica- Dogru and S. R. Larter cal Engineering, Glasgow, tion of electric field and novel micro(2005) Scotland, IChemE. porous polymeric demulsifiers Cleaner Production in Industrial Wastewater Utilizing Hybrid Membrane Bioreactor for Pollution Control and Resource Recovery
Noor, Z. Z., Ujang, Z. ASEAN +3 Seminar on Promoand Mat Din, M. F (2007) tion of Environmentally Sound Technologies and Cleaner Production, 27 to 28 November, 2007.
Noor, Z. Z., G. Akay and Determination of Water-Polymer Interactions in Micro-porous Polymers Li S. (2006) by Low Resolution NMR Spin-Spin Relaxation Time Measurements.
17th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF CHEMICAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING (CHISA 2006), 27-31 August 2006, Prague - Czech Republic.
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Publication Intensification of ion-exchange processes using monolithic ionic microporous polymers
Author Akay, G., Aydin, A. F., Calkan, O. F. and Noor, Z. Z. (2006)
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Development of catalytic micro-reactors with ultra-high surface areato-volume ratio for bioprocess and chemical process intensification
Mohamed, R., Z.Z. Noor, O.F.Calkan, B. Calkan, T. Ndlovu, D. Burke and G. Akay (2006)
Microwave Functionalisation of PolyHIPE
Akay, G., Noor, Z. Z., Calkan, O. F., Ndlovu, T. and Burke, D. (2006)
US Patent Application 11/403, 996.
Study on Optimum Operational of Aerobic Submerged Membrane Bioreactor in Treating Spent Caustic Wastewater
N.S.A. Mutamim, Z.Z. Noor, M.A.A. Hassan. (2012)
5th International Conference: Challenges in Environmental Science & Engineering (CESE-2012) 9th to 13th September – Melbourne, Australia
Publication Integrated Treatment System Utilizing Fenton and Aerobic Submerged Membrane Bioreactor for the Treatment of Spent Caustic
Author N.S.A. Mutamim, H. I. Zulhaimi, Z.Z. Noor, M.A.A. Hassan
Event 13th Industrial Art & Tech Exhibition (INATEX 2011
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Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG) is formed to conduct research and development (R & D) in applying the theories and principles of chemical reaction engineering to industrial processes. Our concerns are in the areas of applied catalysis, reaction and reactor engineering, modelling of chemical reaction systems, and biorefinery.
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Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (Prof NASA), CREG has established itself as one of the best groups in the faculty and also the university. CREG, under the umbrella of Energy Research Alliance (ERA) has published numerous technical papers in journals and conferences, won a number of awards in related competition and holds some patents. CREG presently holds several research grants and continuously seek for more to progressively run and sustain its research.
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Mahadhir Mohammad Ir. Zaki Yamani Zakaria Maryam Khostinat Nikoo Muhammad Tahir Izirwan Izhab Saeed Delavari Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar Nur Ainaa Syahirah Muhammad Anif Abu Zarin Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh
Dilaeleyana Abu Bakar Sidik Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi Raja Norimie Raja Sulaiman Marina Hayati Adha Wan Anis Wan Azaman Nurul Syuhada Spalie Hafizah Abdul Halim Yun Pouye Siamak
PSM Students: Yeo Yeoh Seng Wan Nurhusna Hasnan Junaidah Buhari
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Publication Optimization of Glucose Conversion to 5-Hydroxymethylfulfural using [BMIM]Cl with Ytterbium Triflate, Industrial Crops and Products, 41, 64-70, Elsevier
Author Sylvia Putri Utami and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013)
Impact Factor 2.507
Optimization of Lignin Production from Empty Fruit Bunch via Liquefaction of Ionic Liquid (Accepted manuscript), Bioresource Technology, Elsevier
D. A. B. Sidik, N. Ngadi and N. A. S. Amin (2012)
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Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil by Heteropolyacid (HPA) catalyst: Optimization and Kinetic Model (In press), Applied Energy, Elsevier
Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh, Nor Aishah 5.106 Saidina Amin, Alireza Zarei and Iman Noshadi (2012).
Catalyst Screening for Conversion of Glycerol to Light Olefins, Chemical Engineering Journal, 207-208, 803-813, Elsevier
Zakaria, Z.Y., Linnekoski, J. and Amin, 3.461 N.A.S. (2012)
An Overview of Ionic Liquids as Solvents Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi and 6.018 Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012) in Biodiesel Synthesis, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16, 57705786, Elsevier A Review on Operating Parameters for Akhtar, J and Nor Aishah Saidina Optimum Liquid Oil Yield in Biomass Amin (2012) Pyrolysis, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16, 5101-5109. Elsevier
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Publication Author Optimization of Levulinic Acid from Nazlina Yaani, Nor Aishah Saidina Lignocellulosic Biomass Using a New Amin and Mohd Asmadi (2012) Hybrid Catalyst, Bioresource Technology, 116, 58-65, Elsevier Bio-oils and Diesel Fuel Derived from Alkaline Treated Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB). International Journal of Biomass & Renewables, 1 (2012)
Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaroddin, Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and KokGiap Haw (2012)
Combined Adsorption and Catalytic Ozo- Javaid Akhtar, Nor Aishah Saidina nation for Removal of Sulfamethoxazole Amin and Azmi Aris (2011) using Fe2O3/CeO2 Loaded Activated Carbon, Chemical Engineering Journal, 170, 136-144, Elsevier Catalytic Ozonation of Aqueous Phenol Over Metal-Loaded HZSM-5, Water Science and Technology, 63 (8), 1651-1656, IWA Publishing
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Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Javaid Akhtar and H.K. Rai (2011)
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Javaid Akhtar and Nor Aishah Saidina 4.567 A Review on Process Conditions for Optimum Bio-Oil Yield in Hydrothermal Amin (2011) Liquefaction of Biomass, Renewable Sustainable Energy Reviewers, 15, 16151624, Elsevier
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Publication Author Thermodynamic Analysis of Carbon M.K. Nikko and Nor Aishah Saidina Dioxide Reforming of Methane in View of Amin (2011) Solid Carbon Formation. Fuel Processing Technology, 92, 678-691, Elsevier.
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Optimization of Heterogeneous Biodiesel Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar (2011) Production from Waste Cooking Palm Oil via Response Surface Methodology, Biomass & Bioenergy, 35, 1329-1338, Elsevier.
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Biodiesel Production from Waste CookWan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and ing Oil over Alkaline Modified Zirconia Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011) Catalyst, Fuel Processing Technology, 92, 2397-2405, Elsevier
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Bronze medal INATEX 2012 Levulinic Acid Production from Biomass using New Hybrid Catalyst
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Gold medal ITEX 2012 Continuous Heterogeneous Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Gold medal INATEX 2011 Continuous Heterogeneous Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil
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Enhanced Polymer Research Group (EnPRO) of UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM) has developed different range of polymer composites and nanocomposites based on different polymer matrixes for various applications.
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Affiliates Materials and Manufacturing Research Alliance (MMRA), UTM Skudai 81310 Johor Bahru Johor Tel : 07 - 5535909
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Tensile tester Impact tester Hardness tester Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) Differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) Fourier transform infra red (FTIR) Density meter Weathering chamber Limiting oxygen index (LOI)
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research Isothermal crystallization kinetic of PP/PS/SEBS blends. and experiments Preparation and Characterization of Polycaprolactone/Tapioca Starch Composites Compatibilized by Local Chitosan Physical, mechanical and permeability properties of chitosan modified tapioca starch filled with montmorillonitenanocomposite films Exploration of Using Poly(methyl methacrylate)-grafted-chitosan/Nano-Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Hybrid Fillers in Eco-Composite Materials Processing, characterization and properties of regenerated cellulose nanocomposites from ionic liquids with various nanofillers Development and characterization of cellulose/ layered silicate nanocomposites from ionic liquids Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable poly(polyolsebacate)/nano-hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for potential used in biomedical applications Shape memory Poly (Xylitol-co-Dodecandioate)/Hydroxyapatite composite for bone and ligament fixation screws Preparation and Characterization of irradiated ethylene vinyl acetate/epoxidised natural rubber nanocomposite Properties and characterization of polyethylene/ rice bran film Physical, mechanical and flammability properties of natural fiber polymer nanocomposite
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Preparation and characterization of composites of recycled polyamide-6/recycled polypropylene with kenaf fiber as reinforcement
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Publication Author Miscibility in cyclic poly (butylene terephthalate) and styrene maleim- Sani A Samsudin, Stephen N ide blends prepared by solid - dispersion and in situ polymerization Kukureka, Mike J Jenkins of cyclic butylene terephthalate oligomers within styrene maleimide, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, in press, 2012. Mechanical Properties of Talc and Calcium Carbonate Filled Poly (Vi- Bee Sue Tien, Azman Hassan, nyl Chloride) Hybrid Composites. Journal Vinyl and Additive Technol- Aznizam Abu Bakar ogy. 18(2), 2012, 76-86 Flexural and Impact Properties of Poly (vinyl chloride) and AcrylicImpact Modified Poly (vinyl chloride) Composite Filled with Poly (methyl methacrylate) Grafted to Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches. International Journal of Polymeric Material. 61(3), 2012, 263-275
Aznizam Abu Bakar, Kee Wee Cheng, SitiWaqina Abdul Ghani
Thermal Properties and Processability of Talc- and Calcium Carbonate-Filled Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Hybrid Composites. Journal Vinyl and Additive Technology. 18(2), 2012, 87-94.
Bee Sue Tien, Azman Hassan, Aznizam Abu Bakar
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Publication Ethylene Copolymer Toughened Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 51: 19–27
Author Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Iman Masoumi, A. A. Yussuf, Muhammad Imran, Azman Hassan, and Mat Uzir Wahit
Epoxidized natural rubber-toughened polypropylene/organically modified montmorillonitenanocomposites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, DOI: 10.1177/0892705712443252
Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Seyed Ahmad Attaran, Muhammad Imran, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2012)
Preparation of regenerated cellulose/montmorillonitenanocomposite films viaionic liquids, Carbohydrate Polymers, 88 (2012) 1251– 1257
Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit, A.F. Ismail, A.A. Yussuf (2012)
Influence of natural fibers on the mechanical properties and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) and poly(μ-caprolactone) composites: A review (2012) Polymer Composites, Volume 33, Issue 7, July 2012, Pages 1045-1053
Wahit, M.U., Akos, N.I. , Laftah, W.A.
Novel Epoxidized Natural Rubber Toughened Polyamide 6/Halloysite Nanotubes Nanocomposites. Journal of Polymer Research. Vol 19, Issue 1, 2012, 1-10. [USA, Europe, Asia]
Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif,Zurina Mohamad, Azman Hassan and Mat UzirWahit
Influence of MMT as reinforcement on rheological behaviour, mechanical and morphological properties of recycled PET/ABS thermoplastics nanocomposites. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 32, 177183
Mohd Zahidfullah, Agus Arsad, Abdul Razak Rahmat, Azman Hassan, 2012
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Publication Flow characteristics and dynamic behavior of blends of Polyamide-6/ Acrylonitrile Butadiene Sturene (PA6/ABS) blends. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, In press. Green Composites Based on Recycled Polyamide-6/Recycled Polypropylene Kenaf Composites: Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Properties. Journal of Polymer Engineering. In press
Author Agus Arsad; Abdul Razak Rahmat; Azman Hassan, Munirah Mokhtar and Shaiful Nizam Md Dali. 2012 Suhailah Mohd Sukri, Agus Arsad, Nurliyana Suradi, Abdul Razak Rahmat, Azman Hassan 2012
Tensile Properties and Morphology of ethylene Vinyl Acetate/ Epoxi- Amirah Kamal Rudin, Zurina dised Natural Rubber/ Halloysite nanotube Nanocomposites Mohamad, C. T. Ratnam and Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer Aznizam Abu Bakar (MAMIP 2012), Penang, Malaysia. 23rd -24th March 2012. Universiti Sains Malaysia Mohd ZulHalmy Saadan and Biodegradable Film Based on Polyethylene/Rice Bran: Mechanical Zurina Mohamad and Thermal Properties Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer (MAMIP 2012), Penang, Malaysia. 23rd -24th March 2012. Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT) is a centre of excellence linked to the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. With the tagline “engineering sustainability”, research, development and commercialization activities at PROSPECT are geared towards providing a holistic business model towards building a sustainable society. Traditional systems engineering approach are largely confined to providing technical solutions for process industry. UTM-PROSPECT emphasizes on developing holistic business models for sustainable development using green technology through optimal systems planning, design and operations within a multidisciplinary R & D environment. Our R & D & commercialization activities cover: • Molecular product design - Design of tailormade, marketable green products to meet customer requirements.
• Facility design and operation - Development of tools, techniques and products to design sustainable facilities and enterprises (process plants and buildings) that are cheaper, safer, cleaner, energy-efficient and operable. • Eco-community planning and management - Development of business models for optimal planning and management of green and smart townships, regions and nations that cover technical and implementation solutions including development of policies and market instruments, educational systems and guidelines as well as development blueprints. Summary of PROSPECT Track Record 2011-2012 Number of Publications 2011: 23 (CIF :51.643) Number of Publications 2012: 63 (CIF = 121.617) Amount of Research Grant 2011-2012: RM2.04 Million Number of PhD students : 24 Number of Master students : 15
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PhD Students Abbas Azarpour Hassankiadeh Sahar Abbaszadeh Lim Jeng Shiun Ho Wai Shin Intan Suhairi bt Salleh Nor Erniza bt Mohammad Rozali Suraya Hanim Binti Abu Bakar Phoon Li Yee Saifaralina Binti A. Jalil Tohid Nejad Ghaffar Borhani Masoud Asadieraghi Mohammad Hossein Sanie Danesh Umar Isah Abubakar Vahid Akbari Baghbani Mohd Najib bin Yacob Mohd Suardi B. Suhaimi Afzan Hudzori Tan Sie Ting Chew Kew Hong Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi Hamid Kazemi Esfeh Menaka a/p Narayanasamy Liew Weng Hui Liew Peng Yen
Master Students Meysam Davoody Syaza Izyani Binti Ahmad Shah Aznie Ariffin Kashinath Isah Umar Abdullahi Nabihah Binti Othman Mohammad Reza Abbasi Amjad Riaz Mohsen Chezghani Nur Fazirah Jumari Yanwarizal Nik Norashikin Bt Nik Abd Aziz Mohamud Abukar Hassan Muhamad Iqbal Hakim bin Mohd Tahir Chuah Wei Sze Santha a/p Pandian
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Portable water quality test kit Various onsite water quality testing COD reactor COD testing Portable ultrasonic flowmeter Fluid flow rate monitoring Gas Analyser Gas emission monitoring Infrared Heat Spy Temperature monitoring
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GAMS software licence Software for mathematical modeling Optimal water Software for maximum water recovery Optimal Heat Software for maximum heat recovery Optimal Audit Software for energy audit and management Computers for simulation and modeling (24 units): For high level programming or simulation BW Gas Alert Extreme To detect SO2 BW Gas Alert Micro 5 IR c/w Pump To detect the following gases: 02, CO, H2S, LEL and CO2 Clamp on Power HiTester To measure power active/ reactive/ apparent power, Power factor, Phase detection, Frequency, Harmonic waveform value, or Waveform peak valuefor single and three phase
Infrared Thermometer To measure temperature from a distance without contact with the object to be measured Pressure meter To measure pressure National Instruments Labview Academic Premium Suite License Graphical user interface software for online measurements and automation National Instruments Data Acquisition Card ni usb 6343 Interface between instrumentation and workstation (pc) Variable voltage dc power supply Power supply Two hp workstation pc (computer) Soldering tools For soldering Microbioreactor setup Miniature size bioreactor system (microfabricated in house) for biocatalysis and fermentation experiments
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Maximising Utility CostSavings In Industry UsingPinch Analysis
12 – 14 Apr 2011
Sustainable Chemical Product and Process Design
17 – 18 Apr 2011
Publication Workshop I
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Seminar on Industrial Best Practices: Maximising Energy & Utility Cost Savings via Process Integration
18 Apr 2012
AEMAS Technical Training: Maximising Energy Savings
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in Process Industry Using Pinch Analysis
26 – 28 Jun 2012
Research Discussion With Prof. M. Nazmul Karim
10 Jul 2012
Seminar On Industrial Best Practices In PSE
12 Jul 2012
Process Integration Of Total Sites
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Green Diesel Discussion With Prof Rafiq and Gurkan
15 Jul 2012
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Hari Raya Eid and PROSPECT-PG Award Day
18 Sept 2012
Process Integrated Biorefineries: A Swedish Perspective
26 Sep 2012
A One Day Seminar OnIndustrial Best Practices in Process Systems Engineering (PSE)
8 Nov 2012
Half Day Seminar on "LCA and Environmental Footprints As An Assessment Tool"
9 Nov 2012
Two Days Workshop on Advanced Pinch Analysis Workshop: Maximising Energy Recovery for Industrial, Residential, Service & Business Using Process Integration of Total Sites
13 – 14 Nov 2012
One-Day Seminar on “Practising What it Preaches - UTM 1-Year T ransformation to a Sustainable Energy Management Organisation"
20 Nov 2012
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Collaborator Synthomer
R&D Projects/Job Title Sustainable energy management system. Cooling load optimisation Batch heat integration with exothermic reaction
Year 2012
Pertamina
Maximising heat recovery for retrofit
2011
Jabatan Alam Sekitar
Development of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) guidelines for solid waste incineration plant
2011
Malakoff R&D Sdn Bhd Kerteh Petronas Gas Bhd
Feasibility of study of steam demand requirement in Tanjung Langsat industrial area Modelling of Benfield CO2 removal system Integrated reformer Methanol with natural gas plant Life cycle analysis (LCA)
2011
Kerry Ingredients
Modelling and optimization of Industrial Spray Dryer
2010
Mensilin Holdings Sdn Bhd
Optimisation of decentralized electricity generation from biogas and biomass.
2010
Kempas Edible Oil Sdn Bhd
Develop a prediction model for : -Phosphoric acid and bleaching earth dosage for degumming and bleaching process, respectively, in palm oil refinery. -Product quality of the refined oil from degumming and bleaching process.
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Collaborator University of Pannonia, Hungary
R&D Projects/Job Title Total Site Heat Integration
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Denmark Technical University
Green Fuel
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University of Tehran, Iran
Heat Integration
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PERTAMINA, Indonesia Retrofit of heat recovery network
recent paper publications
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Aalto University, Finland Occupationally Healthier Process during Research and Development Stage
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University of Cape Town Development of visualisation / simulation tools for thermodynamics, and consolidation of tools already developed for fluid flow and heat transfer.
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Publication A Numerical Technique for Total Site Sensitivity Analysis. Applied Thermal Engineering. 2012. DOI:10.1016/j. applthermaleng.2012.02.026.
Author Impact Factor Liew P. Y., Wan Alwi S. R., Varbanov, 1.823 P. S., Manan Z. A., Klemes J. J.
Optimization of thermochemical disintegration of sewage sludge for enhanced biogas yield. Bioresource Techology Journal. 2012.
Sani S. M., Manan Z. A., Wan Alwi S. R.
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Publication Author Impact Factor A Process Integration Targeting Meth- Wan Alwi, S. R., Mohamad Rozali, N. 3.653 od for Hybrid Power Systems. EnE., Manan Z. A., Klemes J. J. ergy. 2012. Accepted. DOI:10.1016/j. energy.2012.01.005. A Review on Biomass Utilisation from Rice Industry as a Source of Renewable. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(5), 3084 - 3094, 2012.
J.S. Lim, Manan, Z. A, H. Hashim, S. R. Wan Alwi
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Greener Energy: Issues And Challenges For Pakistan- Solar Energy Prospective, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(5), 2762 -2780, 2012. Design of Distributed Energy System through Electric System Cascade Analysis (ESCA), Journal of Applied Energy, 2012
Abdul Waheed Bhutto, Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi, Gholamreza Zahedi
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Holistic carbon planning for industrial parks: a waste-to-resources process integration approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2012
S.M Munir, Manan, Z. A, S. R. Wan Alwi.
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Publication An Improved Empirical Approach for Saturation in Tight Shaly-sandstonesA Case Study from Mesaverde Tight Gas Reservoir” Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2012.
Author Morteza Amiri, Mohd Hussain, Gholamreza Zahedi
Impact Factor 0.761
Estimation of Crude Oil Salt Content Using a Simple Predictive Tool Approach, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2012
Alireza Bahadori, Gholamreza Zahedi, 0.761 Sohrab Zendehboudi, Ahmad Jamili
PROSPECT provides various services to the industries in the following area: • Industrial Energy Auditing and Energy • Improvement • Process and equipment optimisation • Process and product design • Safety and HAZOP studies • Cleaner Production • Renewable energy system • Emission Planning • Risk Management • Occupational Safety and Health • Management System (OSH-MS)
• Process Integration study including water, heat and utilities pinch integration for retrofit and new buildings • Process control • Artificial intelligence • Design of Plant • Quantitative Risk Assessment • Water and waste minimisation study • Supercritical fluid extraction system • Inherently Safer Design (ISD) • Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) at Work
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Following are the professional courses provided by PROSPECT: • AEMAS Energy Manager Training Course • (In collaboration with MEPA and GTM) • Maximising Energy and Utility Cost Savings and Minimising Emissions in Process Industry Using Pinch Analysis • A Holistic Approach for Energy Management • Optimization Techniques and Tools on Green Energy Technology • Process Plant Optimization : Technique, Tools and Applications • HAZOP Team Leader Training • HAZOP and Risk Assessment
• MATLAB and Industry Application • Safety and Heath in Chemical Process Development • Process Integration of Total Sites • Thermal Energy Management : Heat Recovery and Steam System • Artificial Neural Network with Matlab Applications and Industrial Case Studies • Sustainable Chemical Product and Process Design • Inherent Occupational Health Assessment for Chemical Process Design
For more detail, see PROSPECT Training Calendar: www.cheme.utm.my/prospect --> Workshop --> Training Calendar visiting professor
PROSPECT is visited by distinguished Professor worldwide all throughout the year where all our students benefitted from their talks and expertise. Following are some of the recent visiting Professors: Name Prof Duncan Fraser
University University of Cape Town
Prof Jiri Klemes
Centre for Process Integration and Intensification (CPI2), University of Pannonia
Prof Karimi Ifthekar
National University of Singapore
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Name Prof Dr M. Hassan Panjeshahi
University University of Tehran
Dr Petar Varbanov
Centre for Process Integration and Intensification (CPI2), University of Pannonia
Prof Zdravko Kravanja
Process System Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of Maribor
Prof Petr Stehlik
Institute of Process and Environmental Engineering, Brno University of Technology
Prof Dr Rafiqul Gani
Computer Aided Process Engineering Centre (CAPEC), Technical University of Denmark
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PROSPECT receive various research grants from various sources. In 2011 and 2012, PROSPECT receives research grant amounting RM2 Million. Research Title Sustainable Integrated Process-Controller Design Of Distillation Systems
Sponsor UTM(GUP Tier 2)
Amount 40,000.00
Sustainable Integrated Process-Controller Design Of Reactor Systems
UTM(GUP PAS)
20,000.00
Setting up Sustainable Energy Management System Synthomer Sdn Bhd
18,000.00
Physicochemical properties Study of Tailor Made Green Diesel
UTM(FRGS)
40,000.00
Cost-Optimum Maximum Energy Recovery System Via Simultaneous Capital-Operating Cost Targets And Heat Exchanger Network Design
UTM
170,000.00
Sustainable Integrated Process-Controller Design Of Reactor Systems
UTM(GUP Flagship)
75,160.00
Decentralised Electricity Generation Planning (SubProject)
JICA
275,000.00
New Quantitative Techniques For Estimating Fugitive Potential Academic Emissions During Petrochemical Process Design Staff (PAS)
20,000.00
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Research Title Novel Methods For Designing Inherent Occupationally Healthier Chemical Processes
Sponsor Research University Grant (Tier 1)
Amount 150,000.00
Decentralized Biopower Generation Optimization For UTM Johor Malaysia
170,000.00
Renewable Energy (Re)-Integrated Electricity Generation Fleet For Green And Sustainable Energy Supply
150,000.00
UTM
Optimal Electricity Generation Schemes To Meet The UTM CO2 Reduction Target In Malaysia
40,000.00
Integrated, Resource-Efficient Rice Mill Comples
GUP, MOHE
170,000.00
Sub-critical carbon dioxide extraction of Pimpinella anisum L. seed: modeling and optimization
UTM(FAV)
30,000.00
Performance Characterization Of Green Diesel
UTM(Flagship)
223,000.00
Design Of Optimum Blending Of Tailor Made Green Diesel
UTM(Flagship)
273,028.00
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Optimal Heat
Optimal Water
Optimal Audit
OPTIMAL HEAT is computer software for the rapid and efficient automation of heat recovery and water reduction in process plants.
A shift in the global traditional process engineering paradigm to allow OPTIMAL WATER application to be extended beyond the frontiers of process industry; into the realm of public and domestic buildings for the purpose of maximising water recovery
OPTIMAL AUDIT is a computer software for the rapid and efficient calculation of energy-efficient facilities
Read more on OPTIMAL HEAT at http://www.cheme.utm.my/prospect/index.php/heat-matrix
Read more on OPTIMAL WATER at http://www.cheme.utm.my/ prospect/index.php/water-matrix prospect research culture
Read more on OPTIMAL AUDIT at http://www.cheme.utm.my/ prospect/index.php/component/ content/19?task=blogcategory
In PROSPECT, we strive to create a conducive and exciting research cultures for our students. A few uniquenessin PROSPECT: All - Expert PROSPECT students exchanged their skills in Process Systems Engineering by organizProgram ing workshops to trained their colleagues. By the end of their research stay, PROSPECT students is not only expert in their research field, but in all process systems engineering tools such as GAMS, ASPEN, MATLAB, Pinch etc. PROSPECT conduct this event 4 times annually. PROSPECT students are trained to Industrial Best Practices In present their research to the industries during this time. The industries also uses this opProcess Systems purtunity for talent harvesting potential postgraduates to work in their company. Engineering
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Industrial Project PROSPECT students are invited to join various industrial projects to increase their practical working skills. PROSPECT Postgraduate Committee
PROSPECT has its own Postgraduate Committee led by PROSPECT students who organized various get-together events for PROSPECT students. The organized various academic and non-academic events to enhance the students research skills as well as ensuring all PROSPECT students to have beautiful memories during their research stay in PROSPECT. In 2012, PROSPECT students organized events such as picnic, hiking, horse riding and various excursions throughout Malaysia.
Leadership Training
PROSPECT encouraged all their students to lead an activity or join an activity organized by PROSPECT Postgraduate Committee to enhance their leadership and teamworking skills.
Bi-weekly seminar
PROSPECT conduct bi-weekly seminar for all their students to share their research and help each other.
PROSPECT Postgraduate Award Day
PROSPECT organized awards day for its postgrduate annually to reward those that have performed excellent in their research
By the end of their research study, PROSPECT students are typically highly sought by the industries due to the various skills and knowledge which they have gained in PROSPECT.
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2 Gold Medals An Efficient Planning Tool for Integrated Electricity Generation Towards Sustainable Development and A Novel Systematic Tool for Fugitive Emissions Mitigation towards Sustainable Process Design MTE 2012
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BioMolecular and Microbial Process Research Group
What's inside About biomip
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This group will mainly work on bioconversion of carbohydrate-based materials such as starches. The enzyme will be the main source of biocatalyst. Screening of raw enzymes/microbes from nature and design of super or robust enzymes will be carried out through protein engineering technique. Finally these enzymes/microbes will be used in the biotransformation of carbohydrates or other bio or synthetic compounds into valuable fine chemicals or other metabolites/molecules.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fahrul Zaman Huyop Dr. Goh Kian Mau Dr.Roshanida Abd Rahman Dr. Mohd Nazlee Faisal bin Ghazali Dr. Faezah Mohd Salleh Mr. Nik Azmi Nik Mahmood Dr. Nurul Bahiyah Ahmad Khairuddin
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Post-doctorate Dr. Low Kheng Oon Dr. Aizi Nor Mazila Ramli PhD students Siti Fatimah Zaharah Mohamad Fuzi Shalyda Mad Shaarani@Md. Nawi Rohaida Che Man Rabi’atul Adawiyah Ahmad Siti Intan Rosdianah Damis Noor Izawati Alias@Che Rashid Noor Hasmaliana Abdul Manas Nur Izyan Wan Azelee Siti Nor Baidurah Ayob Ling How Lie Nurul Jannah Sulaiman Nor Azah Ramli Halifah Pagarra Chai Kian Piaw Ummirul Mukminin Kahar Farhad Taghipour Yilmaz Kaya Ismaila Yada Sudi Elizah Mohamed Azzmer Azzar Abdul Hamid
Master students Abbas Ismail Siti Aishah Rashid Mohd Khairul Hakimi Abdul Wahab Hafizah Mahmud Samson Pachelles Siti Sabrina Mohd Sukri Dayana Amirah Rosli Noor Baizura Jalaludin Arman Amani Babadi Manaf Almatar Ranjani A/P Velayudhan RO/RA Noor Faizah Ismail Joyce Tan Kwee Hong
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Machine Bioreactor High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) AKTA Prime purification system Centrifuge Hot plate Incubator shaker Autoclave UV Spectrophotometer Biophotometer Microplate reader Water bath Thermomixer Sonicator Vortex COD reactor COD meter
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Event Short Course: “Harnessing of bioinformatics for in silico design, prediction and analysis of enzymeprotein structures/functions�
Venue
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Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2012
Bioinnovation
Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC)
2012
UTMost Imagination Week
Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UTM
2011
Bioinnovation
Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC)
2011
Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX) My1Bio Conference
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2011 2010
International Congress for Malaysia Society for Microbiology Biomalaysia Conference & Exhibition
2009
Putra World Trade Center (PWTC)
2007
Symposium Trend in Biotechnology
2007
27th Symposium of Malaysia Society for Microbiology
2005
ities Training session at Bioinformatics Laboratory – at C08 “ Harnessing Bioinformatics for in silico design, prediction, and analysis of enzymeprotein structures/functions”. Ismaila yada Sudi trained both Professor Thomas and his collegue Mr Martin. Mr . Ismaila is PhD student doing project under BIOMIP research group.
Prof. Dr. Thomas and Mr. Martin reviewing MQT1173 and MQT1153 postgradute courses at FBME
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Publication Domain replacement to elucidate the role of B-domain to CGTase thermostability and activity (Process Biochemistry, In Press)
Author Goh, P.H., Illias, R.Md., Goh, K.M. (2012)
Impact Factor 2.627
Structural prediction of a novel chitinase from the psychrophilic Glaciozyma antarctica PI12 and an analysis of its structural properties and function. Journal of ComputerAided Molecular Design. DOI 10.1007/ s10822-012-9585-7. 26(8):947-961
Aizi Nor Mazila Ramli, Nor Muhammad Mahadi, Mohd Shahir Shamsir, Amir Rabu, Kwee Hong Joyce-Tan, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Rosli Md. Illias, (2012)
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Isolation and characterization of pullulan-degrading Anoxybacillus species isolated from Malaysian hot springs. Environmental Technology (United Kingdom). 33(11):1231-1238.
Chai, Y.Y., Kahar, U.M., Salleh, M.M., Illias, R.M., Mau Goh, K. (2012)
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Optimization of a heterologous signal peptide by site-directed mutagenesis for improved secretion of recombinant proteins in Escherichia coli. Journal of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology. 22:48-58. DOI: 10.1159/000336524
Mohd Anuar Jonet, Nor Muhammad Mahadi, Abdul Munir Abdul Murad, Amir Rabu, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Raha Abdul Rahim, Kheng Oon Low, Rosli Md. Illias, (2012)
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Publication Cloning and characterization of two new thermostable and alkalitolerant a-amylases from the Anoxybacillus species that produce high levels of maltose. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. DOI 10.1007/s10295-011-1074-9
Author Yen Yen Chai, Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd Rahman, Rosli Md. Illias, Kian Mau Goh
Impact Factor 2.735
Development and validation of a medium for recombinant endo-β-1, 4-xylanase production by Kluyveromyces lactis using a statistical experimental design. Annals of Microbiology. 62(1): 283-292. DOI 10.1007/s13213-011-0258-x
Siti Fatimah Zaharah Mohamad Fuzi, 0.689 Nor Muhammad Mahadi, Jamaliah Md. Jahim, Abdul Munir Abd. Murad, Farah Diba Abu Bakar, Mazura Jusoh, Roshanida A. Rahman, Rosli Md. Illias, (2012)
Effects of Xylanase and Cellulase Production during Composting of EFB and POME using Fungi. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6. 292-295
Dayana Amira R., Roshanida A.R., Rosli M.I. (2012)
Optimization of Ingredient and Processing Levels for the Production of Coconut Yogurt Using Response Surface Methodology. Food Science and Biotechnology. 21(4), 933-940. DOI: 10.1007/s10068-012-0123-0
Harisun Yaakob, Nor Rashidah Ahmed, Siti Khairunnisa Daud, Roslinda Abd Malek, Roshanida Abdul Rahman. (2012)
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Title Representative What could thermophilic Anoxybacillus Kian Mau Goh, Chun strains do? Shion Chong, Ummirul Mukmin, Chai Yen Yen, Chai Kian Piaw.
Event / Venue Biojohor Conference
Date / Year 2012
Increasing thermostability of cyclodex- Kian Mau Goh trin glucanotransferase using protein engineering approach
Daegu, Korea
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Overexpression of SPPase Improved the Secretion of Cyclodextrin Glucanotranferase and the Viability of Escherichia coli
Abbas Ismail and Rosli Md Illias
1-3 June, 2012 The 12th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology 2012. Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Optimization of process factors for the biodegradation of DWTP sludge in large scale using low mixing rates
Hind F.A., Roshanida A. Rahman, Fakhru’lRazi Ahmadun, Feras N.Hasoon
. Proceeding of the World Congress on Engineering (WCE), vol 3. London, U.K.
4 - 6 July 2012
Pretreatment of Oil Palm Fronds for Improving Hemicelluloses Content for Higher Recovery of Xylose
Siti Sabrina M.S, Roshanida A. R, Norzita N.
Biojohor Conference
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Title Textile Industry Wastewater Treatment using Natural Flocculant of Pyrroline Derived from Pandan Leaves
Representative Event / Venue Noor Yahida Yahya, Nor- Biojohor Conference zita Ngadi, Roshanida Abdul Rahman
Biodegradation of Oil Palm Residues Dayana Amira R., into Compost using Filamentous Fungi Roshanida A.R., MohdBiodegradation of Oil Palm Residues Setapar S.H, Rosli M.I into Compost using Filamentous Fungi
2012 International Conference on Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering. Guangzhou, China
Characteristic of Binary Mixtures AOT/ Siti Norazimah TWEEN85 Reverse Micelle for Amoxi- Mohamad-Aziz, Siti Hamidah Mohd-Setapar, cillin Solubilisation and Roshanida A. Rahman Isolation of pectin from Nephrolepis biserrata leaves on extraction time
Halifah Pagarra, Roshanida A. Rahman, Mazura Jusoh
Biodegradation of palm oil mill effluent Noorbaizura J., Roshaniby filamentous fungi da A. Rahman, Firdausi R., Harisun Y., MohdSetapar S.H
Date / Year 9 - 11 June 2012 11 - 13 May 2012
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Makassar International Research Seminar (MIRS2012). Hotel Lamacca UNM, Makassar, Indonesia
17-18 February 2012
The 4th AUN/SEED – Net Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, Petaling Jaya Selangor
9 - 10 February 2012
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Name An Isolated Polypeptide Having Chitinase Activity Derived from A Psychropilic Yeast
Year 2012
PI 2012700418
Alpha-amylase obtained from a biologically pure culture of Anoxybacillus
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PI 2012700155
An Engineered Secretory Signal Peptide
2012
PI 2012700127
An Engineered Signal Peptide
2012
PI 2012700048
A Method of Producing Mannose
2012
PI 2012700027
A method of Producing Hemolycin Fusion Protein
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PI 2010 002432
An Engineered Recombinant
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PI 2008 2602
Na+/H+ Antiporter Protein
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PI 2008 3731
A Glutamic Acid-Containing Polymer and its Extraction Thereof
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PI 2007 2118
Engineered Recombinant Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase
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PI 2007 2117
Recombinant Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase Mutant
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PI 2007 1347
Enzymatic Membrane Reactor System
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Silver Medal ‘Escherichia coli Secretion System’ Malaysia Technology Expo 2012 Silver Medal ‘Escherichia coli Secretion System’ INATEX 2011
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Bronze Medal BioInnovation Awards 2008 Gold Medal Iena 2008
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Foberg Food and Biomaterial Engineering Research Group
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With increasing awareness in food and biomaterials issues globally, Food and Biomaterial Engineering Research Group, also known as FoBERG, is developed under the Faculty of Chemical Engineering,UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor.
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This dynamic research group was founded by PM Dr. Ida Idayu Muhammad, a l ecturer in the Department of Bioprocess Engineering, with the support of academic and technical staffs and also postgraduates students. We are actively involved in researches of food processing, food technology and quality, food ingredients, biopolymers, biocomposite materials, bionanotechnology and products development. With the goal to be the frontier in food and biomaterials areas, we strive in providing excellent facilities, consultancies and services to the students, institutions and industries. In achieving our goal, we have participated in various exhibitions, conferences and other activities and our products have been awarded and recognised at national and international levels.
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Dr Eraricar Salleh Dr Dayang Norulfairuz Abang Zaidel Dr Tn Syed Anuar Faua’ad Tn Syed Mohd Dr Md Abbas Ali Pn Yanti Maslina Mohd Jusoh Dr Tariq Iqbal Dr Md Bazlul Mobin Siddique
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student Current postgraduate students: Kok Fook Seng Nozieana Khairuddin Nuraimi Azlan Hadi Tan Shahrulzaman Shaharuddin Siti Nur Hidayah Mohamad Norhayati Pa’e Nor Diana Hassan Suguna A/P Selvakumaran Zahrau Bamali Nourudeen Khairul Azly Zahan Chang Hui Quin Mohd Harfiz Salehudin
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Heavy Duty Blender Grinding and Blending Color Reader CR-10 Color meter Homogenizer Homogenizing solution Air force convection oven Drying
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Incubator & Incubator Shaker Incubation Process Microcomputer Stoves NMMS-JA Heating Moisture Determination Balance FD-620 Measuring moisture content Noodle Cutting Machine Cutting dough Autoclave Sterilizing
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Event BioMalaysia 2012
Venue KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Date 05-07 Nov 2012
Industrial Art And Technology Exhibition (INATEX)
Dewan Sultan Iskandar
03-05 Okt 2012
World Halal Research Summit
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
04 -5 Apr 2012
UTMost Imagination Week 2012
Padang Kawad UTM
29 Mar-1 Apr 2012
Malaysia Technology Expo
PWTC, Kuala Lumpur
16-18 Feb 2012
Foberg Educational Trip
Chengdu, China
06-13 Dec 2011
Industrial Art And Technology Exhibition (INATEX)
Dewan Sultan Iskandar
16-18 Nov2011
Ekspo Inovasi Islam
Stadium Tertutup Nilai
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Bowling tournament
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Publication Effects of pH and Temperature on the Growth and B-Glucosidase Activity of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus NRRL 442 in Anaerobic Fermentation. International Review of Chemical Engineering.
Author F.S.Kok, I.I.Muhamad, C.T.Lee, F.Razali, N.Pa’e, S.Shaharuddin (2012)
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The effect of nanoparticles on gastrointestinal release from modified k-carrageenan nanocomposite hydrogels. Carbohydrate Polymers, 138145, ISBN 0144-8617.
Hadi Hezaveh, Ida Idayu Muhamad (2012)
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Impact of metal oxide nanoparticles on Hadi Hezaveh, Ida Idayu Muhamad oral release properties of pH-sensitive (2012) hydrogel nanocomposites, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 1334-1340, ISBN 0141-8130
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Effect of natural cross-linker on swelling and structural stability of kappacarrageenan/hydroxyethyl cellulose pH-sensitive hydrogels, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, DOI: 10.1007/s11814-012-0056-6
Hadi Hezaveh, Ida Idayu Muhamad (2012)
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Swelling behaviour and controlled drug release from cross-linked K-carrageenan/NaCMC hydrogel by diffusion mechanism, Journal of Microencapsulation. Informa PharmaScience
Hadi Hezaveh, *Ida Idayu Muhamad, Lim Shu Fen, Iman Noshadi and Norzita Ngadi (2012)
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Publication Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Trichosanthes Anguina and Swietenia Mahagoni Seeds. Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 25(3), 427-436
Author M.A. Ali, M.A. Sayeed, M.S. Islam, M.S. Yeasmin, G.R.M.A.M. Khan and Ida I. Muhamad (2011)
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Effect of Thermal Processes on Roselle Zuhaili Idham, Ida I Muhamad & Mohd Anthocyanins Encapsulated In Differ- R Sarmidi (2011) ent Polymer Matrices. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Blackwell Publ.
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Zuhaili Idham, Ida I Muhamad & Mohd Degradation Kinetics and Colour Stability of Spray Dried Encapsulated R Sarmidi (2011) Anthocyanins From Hibiscus Sabdariffa L. Journal of Food Process Engineering, Blackwell Publ. DOI: 10.1111/ j.1745-4530.2010.00605.x
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Genipin Cross-Linked KappaCarrageenan / Carboxymethyl Cellulose Beads And Effects On BetaCarotene Release. Carbohydrate Polymers. Elsevier. Available online on 18 Sept 2010 DOI: (10.1016/j. carbpol.2010.09.021)
Ida Idayu Muhamad, Lim Shu Fen, Ng Hui Hui, and Noor Anis Mustapha (2011)
Production of Biopolymer from Acetobacter xylinum Using Different Fermentation Methods. International journal of Scineces and Technology(IJENS-IJET).
Norhayati Pa’e , Khairul A. Zahan, Ida I Muhamad (2011)
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Publication A Review on Rheological Propertiesand Measurements of Dough and Gluten. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10, 2478-2490
Author D.N. AbangZaidel, N.L. Chin, Y.A. Yusof. (2010)
Application of Electromagnetic Waves as A Solution to Some Agricultural Problems, Egyption Journal of Biological Pest Controls, 20(1), 79-84.
Ida Idayu Muhamad, Maryam Alsahyer Soltani, Amin Enayati, Hadi Aliakbarian, Hossein Ameri, and Mahmoud Moghavvemi (2010)
“A Novel Method for the Production of Crystalline Micronised Particles”, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2010, 288: 114-122
Syed Anuar Faua’ad Syed Muhammad, Tim Langrish, Patricia Tang, Hak-Kim Chan, Sergei G. Kazarian, Fariba Dehghani
Antimicrobial Effects On Starch-Based Nozieana Khairuddin, Ida Idayu Muhamad (2009) Films Incorporated With Lysozymes. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, vol.16 (2). Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor Statistical Modelling of Gluten Produc- D.N. AbangZaidel, N.L. Chin, tion byVarying Mixing Time, Salt and Y.A.Yusof, R. Abdul Rahman, R. KaWater rim.(2009) Analysis and Correlation Studies on Gluten Quantity and Quality during Production. Journal of Applied Sciences,9, 1686-1694.
D.N. AbangZaidel, N.L. Chin, Y.A. Yusof, R. Abdul Rahman. (2009)
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Title “Membrane Material and Membrane Development”, Sustainable Membrane Technology for Energy, Water and Environment, pg 29 – 40, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Publication, Hoboken, NJ
Author Siti Nur Hidayah Mohamad, Norhayati Pa’e, Abdul Halim Mohammad Yusof and Ida Idayu Muhamad (2012)
Horizon R&D: Kreativiti Pencetus Inovasi, ISBN 978-967305-465-7, UPENA, Shah Alam. Special Topics in Bioprocess Engineering Volume III, ISBN 978-983-52-0602-3 (2008).
Mohd Azhar Abd Hamid, Zulkifli Hamisan @ Khair, Ida Idayu Muhamad (2010)
Gluten production: Rheological characterisation and modelling. In: Special Topics In Bioprocess Engineering Volume II. Penerbit UTM, Johor, pp. 73-101.
D.N. Abang Zaidel, I.I. Muhamad, N. Khairuddin (2007)
Special Topics in Bioprocess Engineering Volume II, ISBN Chew Tin Lee & Ida Idayu Muhamad, 978-983-52-0601-6 (2007). eds. Special Topics in Bioprocess Engineering Volume 1 ISBN 978-983-52-0600-9 (2006). patent filings
Chew Tin Lee & Ida Idayu Muhamad, eds.
Patent No. 2011 003999
Name “Microwave-assisted Encapsulation Process for Colorant and Other Active Ingredients”, 25 Aug 2011
Utility Innovation Filed
“Pretreatment and Different Drying Process on the Fiber Properties of Pineapple By-product”, 19 April 2011
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Patent No. 2011 000066
Name “A Photonic Alcohol Sensor”, 07 Jan 2011 (co-inventor)
2010 005798
“An Eco-Membrane for Multiple Usages”, 06 Dec 2010
2010 002046
“Antioxidant and Antibacterial Reagent from Fermented Plant Extract Using Beneficial Microorganisms”, 05 May 2010
2010 000249
“Lawsone Made Color”, 19 Jan 2010
2009 5044
“Natural Hydrogel from Biosources for Environmental Safety”, 26 Nov 2009.
2009 5045
“An Electroactive Biofilm from Polysaccharide Incorporated with PANI”, 26 Nov 2009
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A Composites Membrane and Method of Production thereof
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Nano-Reinforced Polymeric Film
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Nano-Encapsulated Natural Colourant
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An Active Packaging Using a smart Bio-switch Concept
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An Improved Rotary Disc Reactor
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Dried papaya fruit produced by microwave vaccum dehydration method.
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other Committee Publication of Dept of Bioprocess Eng Undergraduate Guidebook 2012/13, 2011/12, 2010/11, 2009/10. publications Committee Publication of Dept of Bioprocess Eng Postgraduate Guidebook 2012/13, 2011/12, 2010/11, 2009/10, 2008/09. Dr Ida Idayu Muhamad & Dayang N Abang Zaidel (2009) Makanan Pengganti Daging, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Sdn Bhd
Dr Ida Idayu Muhamad & Siti Norina Selamat Pengkapsulan Vitamin E, Dewan Kosmik, June 2008, Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Sdn Bhd
Ida Idayu and Mohd. Nor, Nurzyyati (2008) Probiotik, prebiotik dan pelindung patogen. Dewan Kosmik, 16 (3). pp. 27-28. ISSN 0128-6579 Zulkifli Khair & Ida Idayu Muhamad ”Hore, Kita Menang!” Siri Novel Kanak-kanak ( June 2007), ISBN 983-3653-88-X, PTS Publications & Distributor Sdn Bhd Dr Ida Idayu Muhamad Kesan Makanan Halal dengan Teknologi Nano?, Dewan Kosmik, August 2006, Kumpulan Karangkraf Sdn Bhd Dr Ida Idayu Muhamad “Plastik Pembungkus Makanan Bestari”, Ruangan Sains dan Teknologi, Dewan Kosmik, April 2006, Kumpulan Karangkraf Sdn Bhd. Dr Ida Idayu Muhamad ”Microbial Cellulose Production by Acetobacter xylinum from Local fruit Pomace”, Articles in Pulse, SKB Newletter, 7 Feb 2005. Articles in ”Bagaimana Akhirnya Saya Bertudung”, (2003) ISBN 983-192-660-9. Siri Inspirasi, PTS Publications & Distributor Sdn Bhd.
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commercialization Spin-Off Company for research project “Active-Smart Plastic Films using a Bio-switch Concept for Applications in Packaging”. Company’s name Bioswitch Sdn Bhd (RM 2Million), MTDC-UTM. Spin-Off Company for research project “Fiber Technology from Pineapple Waste for Nutraceuticals”. Company’s name HQ Nutraceutical Sdn Bhd (RM 2Million), MTDC-UTM.
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Research Title Head, Contract research , April 2011-March 2012
Sponsor Q-Quest Agrobiz Sdn Bhd
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Co-researcher, “Development of Edible Bird’’s Nest Cleaning Process” , Jan 2007-Dec 2008.
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Head, “Functional Foods And Specialty Chemicals From Extracts of Perah Seed”, April 2011- March 2013
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Key member, “Production of vanillin from empty fruit eSciencefund Grant bunch (EFB) via green single step oxidation”,1 Jan 2012 – 1 Dec 2014 lead by Dr Norzita Ngadi.
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Co-researcher, “The Effect of Edible Bird’’s Nest Extract on Chondrocytes isolated from Osteoarthritic Articular Cartilage” Aug 2007-July 2009.
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Lead consultant of two UTM spin-off “Smart Packaging using Bioswitch Concept” and “Fiber Technology from Pineapple Waste for Nutraceuticals” , MTDC-UTM, 16 Jan 2010.
SYMBIOSIS commer- RM 4 millions cialization grant 2010
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Research Title Head, pre-commercialization for ‘Reactor for Microbial Cellulose Production’, Sept 2009 – Dec 2010.
Sponsor BIP - UTM iGrant
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Head, pre-commercialization for ‘Development of Vermiculture-Based Aquafeed’, Nov 2008 – Dec 2010
BIP - UTM iGrant
RM 20,000
Head, Contract research for Syarikat Faiza Sdn Bhd., June 2009-May 2010
Syarikat Faiza Sdn Bhd
1st Phase RM 10,000
Head, Contract research for Fairteck Holding Pte. Ltd., Singapore, July 2008-Dec 2010.
Fairteck Holding Pte. Ltd
1st Phase RM 10,000
Techno-Economy Feasibility Study On ‘Biobooster Landfill” (June 2008-Apr 2009) carried out by TECC-SIRIM Berhad
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RM150,000
Head, “Development of Intelligent Packaging for Food”, Aug 2007 – July 2009.
eSciencefund Grant
RM 224,600
Head, pre-commercialization for ‘Active-Smart Film for Applications in Packaging’, Aug 2007.
BIP - UTM iGrant
RM 20,000
Head, “Diffusivity of selective bioactive substances in a release-on-command system”, June 2007 – May 2008.
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RM 40,500
Key member, “Development of antimicrobial starchbased film for fruits and vegetables packaging Aug 2007July 2009 lead by Dr Eraricar Salleh.
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International Gold Medal “EMOfilm – Antioxidant Film from Effective Microbes” SIIF 2009, Seoul, Korea, 3-7 Dec 2009.
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Silver Medal “TNC - Spectrum of nano-encapsulated natural colorants- TNC” SIIF 2009, Seoul, Korea, 3-7 Dec 2009. Awarded Highly Commended Innovation “Rotary Disk Reactor Plus Dryer (RDRD) for Enhanced Microbial Cellulose Production using Fruit Waste” IChemE Innovation and Excellence Award 2009, York RaceCourse, York, United Kingdom, 3 Nov 2009. Gold Medal Designing of Rotary Disk Reactor Plus Dryer (RDRD) for Enhanced Mirobial Cellulose Production, British Invention Show (BIS) 2008. Gold Medal Nanocomposite membrane for protein purification British Invention Show (BIS) 2008. Awarded Highly Commended Innovation “Active-Smart Plastic Films using a Bio-switch Concept for Applications in Packaging” IChemE Innovation and Excellence Award 2008, NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom, 29 October 2008. Gold Medal “Active - smart plastic films using a bio-switch concept for application in packaging” Salon International Des Inventions, Geneva, 2007.
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National Gold Medal “DuoABS – dwifunction antimicrobial solution” MTE 2012, PWTC, 13-16 Feb 2012 Gold Award ‘MiFGro’ – ‘Microbial Feed Additive for Animal Growth’ i-INOVA 2011, Stadium Tertutup Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, 14-16 Nov 2011 Silver Award ‘MRHF – modified reactor for halal fibre’ -INOVA 2011Stadium Tertutup Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, 14-16 Nov 2011 Silver Award ‘CLAS – structurally modified antimicrobial gel’ International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition, Dewan 2020 Kangar, Perlis, 8-10 Apr 2011 Silver Award ‘Pyrro-MC – novel natural membrane’ International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition, Dewan 2020 Kangar, Perlis, 8-10 Apr 2011 Gold Medal Polysaccharides-Based Films Incorporated with Beneficial Effective Microorganisms – EMOFilm ITEX 2009 Gold Medal Nano-Encapsulated Natural Colourant from Plant Bioactives Substance – TNC ITEX 2009. Silver Award, BioInno award ‘Active-Smart Plastic Films using a Bio-switch Concept for Applications in Packaging’ BioMalaysia 2009, KLCC, 16-19 Nov 2009
University Silver Medal BacPy Filter INATEX 2012, 3-5 Oktober 2012 Silver Medal Modified K-Carrageenan Based Nanocomposite Hydrogels INATEX 2012, 3-5 Oktober 2012
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Silver Medal ‘ETO Wellness’: Oil Blends and Flour Composite for Dietary Nutrient INATEX 2012, 3-5 Oktober 2012 Bronze Medal “BioFibre Cement” INATEX 2011, UTM Skudai, 16-18 Nov 2011 Silver Medal “DuoABS – dwifunction antimicrobial solution” INATEX 2011, UTM Skudai, 16-18 Nov 2011 MOU CCMC Sdn Bhd; project appointed 29 March 2011, Canseleri UTM Certificate Highest Contribution for UTM-Intellectual Repository 7 March 2011, DSI UTM UTM Excellent Service Award 2010 15 Aug 2010 DSI UTM Silver Medal Electro-Biofilm ®from Polysaccharide Incorporated with PANI INATEX 2009
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The group is involved in the Field of Membrane Technology, Fermentation, Nanotechnology and Ferrofluids. Over the last five years the group has secured grants worth of more than RM 2.2 million and recently obtained MOA fund worth RM 900,000. Another project that is currently embarked is in the production of microbiodiesel from microalgae. Numerous projects were currently being done and some of which are listed as follows: • Production of microbiodiesel from microalgae using second generation extraction methods
• Development of reactive membranes based on nanoparticles for water treatment
• Uptake of glucose and batch lactic fermentation by immobilized Lactobacilus Deldruekii in Pineapple permeates.
• High performance blended membranes using a novel preparation technique
• Optimization and Modelling of Lactic Acid Production from Pineapple Waste
• Production of Composite Hollow Fiber Membranes for Bioseparation
• Model development for characterization of ultrafiltration and Reverse osmosis membranes hollow fiber membranes
• Production of Flat and Hollow Fiber Membranes for Biodialysis Membranes
• Production of Bioplastic, Polylactic acid (PLLA) from cellulosic empty fruit bunches (EFB)
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• Synthesis of reactive membranes based on magnetic nanoparticles and bacteria for biologic depollution
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• Production and testing of ultrafiltration membranes The group research centers on the membrane technology: making of reverse osmosis membranes and ultrafiltration membranes/nanofiltration membranes/ thin composite membranes. Downstream separation process using membranes for desalination purposes, treatment of waste water, and also biological process streams. However over the last 5 years the group research area has broadened and moved towards biotechnology and bioprocessing. Besides membranes the group is also well versed with the fermentation processes using both free and immobilized cells and also nanoparticles and is always looking for new and challenging research areas of interest.
Group Head Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ani Idris
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Suzana Wahidin Nursia Hassan Efaliza Misran Nurdiana Mohd Noor Jackie Lai Syed Atta Ullah Shah Bukhari Teo Chee Loong Madiha Atta Zohreh Majidnia Nur Farahah Mohd Khairuddin Azura Hanis Rahman Junaid Akhter Muhammad Irfan
collaborators Assoc Prof Dr Aishah Jalil Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Othman Assoc Prof Dr Roslina Rahid Prof Dr Noordin Mohd Yusof Assoc Prof Dr Pakharuddin Mohd Samin
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Hollow fibre membrane spinning machine Microwave bioreactor Electrospinning machine Fermentors Photobioreactor
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Production of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from Oleaginous thraustochytrid microalga using the novel nano farming technology (RM 90,000) Microwave Assisted Enzymatic synthesis of poly (D,L and L,L Lactide) in Ionic liquids (GUP) (RM 57400) Production of Bioplastic; Polylactic Acid (PLLA) from Cellulosic Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) (MOA Technofund) (RM 900,000) Micro-Biodiesel From High Lipid Microalgae Strains Using Heterotrophic Bioreactor (GUP Fund) (RM 170,000) Production of HFFR membranes (UCIP Cradle fund) (RM 150,000)
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FERRO-PHOTOGEL (SILVER MEDAL) SIIF 2011 Seoul International Invention Fair 2011 EFBLac (SILVER MEDAL) SIIF 2011 Seoul International Invention Fair 2011 NON PRESSURISED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL SHOCK ABSORBER FOR VEHICLE’S SUSPENSION SYSTEM (GOLD MEDAL) SIIF 2011 Seoul International Invention Fair 2011
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Publication Author Modification of Cellulose Acetate Chan Mieow Kee, Ani Idris Membrane using Monosodium Glutamate Additives Prepared by Microwave Heating. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Accepted for publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j. jhazmat.2012.05.065
Impact Factor 1.977
Photocatalytic Reduction of Cr(VI) by Ani Idris, Effaliza Misran, Noordin PVA-Alginate Encapsulated yFe2O3 Mohd Yusof Magnetic Beads using Different Types of Illumination Lamp and Light. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Accepted for publication.doi: 10.1016/j.jiec.2012.06.011.
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Synthesis of magnetic alginate beads based on maghemite nanoparticles for Pb(II) removal in aqueous solution. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry doi:10.1016/j. jiec.2012.02.018
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Ani Idris, Nur Suriani Mohd Ismail, Nursia Hassan, Effaliza Misran, Audrey-Flore Ngomsik
Modified PVA-Alginate Encapsulated Ani Idris, Effaliza Misran, Nursia Has- 4.173 san, Aishah Abd Jalil, Chan Eng Seng Photocatalyst Ferro Photo Gels for Cr(VI) Reduction. Journal of Hazardous Materials 227-228; 309-316
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Publication Author Immobilized Candida antarctica lipase Ani Idris, Attaullah Bukhari B: Hydration, stripping off and application in ring opening polyester synthesis (2012) Biotechnology Advances. 30, 550-563
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Effect of Monosodium Glutamate Ad- Muhammad Shakaib, Iqbal Ahmed, ditive on Characteristics of Polyamide Rosli M. Yunus, Ani Idris Dope Solutions. J. Macromol. Sci. Phys. DOI : 10.1080/00222348.2012.6616766
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Morphology and Thermal Characteristics of Polyamide/ Monosodium Glutamate Membranes. International Journal of Polymeric Materials. DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2012.670828
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Preliminary study on enzymatic hydrolysis of treated oil palm (Elaeis) empty fruit bunches fibre (EFB) by using combination of cellulose and β1-4 glucosidase, Biomass and Bioenergy, 186(2011) 629-635
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SILVER MEDAL FERRO-PHOTOGEL SIIF 2011 Seoul International Invention Fair 2011 SILVER MEDAL EFBLac SIIF 2011 Seoul International Invention Fair 2011
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GOLD MEDAL NON PRESSURISED MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL SHOCK ABSORBER FOR VEHICLE’S SUSPENSION SYSTEM SIIF 2011 Seoul International Invention Fair 2011
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Institute of Hydrogen Economy
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Brief History The Institute Hydrogen Economy (IHE) was founded in the second half of 2009 after more than two decades long experience in dealing with hydrogen, fuel cell and variety of related research area including but not limited to polymer electrolytes, hydrogen production, storage and dispensing, fuel cell vehicle, power conditioning and prototyping. The institute undertakes technology development, standards and support services not only on hydrogen energy but also the entire domain of the economy as well polices associated with hydrogen as future fuel.
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Among others, the institute focuses on the development of hydrogen production and purification system, materials for hydrogen storage system, design and prototyping of various application system, testing and standardizations, and economic, social as well as policy related studies. In addition to research activities, services such as testing and validation as well as training and education together with consultancy are also provided. IHE serves as a member in the Partnerships in Advancement of Technology for Hydrogen (PATH) representing Malaysia. Vision To be a leading institute for R&D and innovation in H2 related technologies. Mission To develop and deploy H2 related technologies into the market with the relevant human capital.
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Professor Dr. HamdaniSaidi Professor Dr. Nooh Abu Bakar Dato’ Ir. Dr. A. BakarJaafar Associate Professor Dr. Aishah Abdul Jalil Associate Professor Dr. KhairulSozana Nor Kamaruddin Associate Professor Dr. MohamadWijayanuddin Ali Associate Professor Dr. Ir. MauludAbdLatif Associate Professor Dr. Ir. MahyudinAbdRachman Associate Professor Adnan Ripin Dr. Anwar Johari Dr. KamarizanKidam Dr. Mimi HaryaniHassim Dr. RafizianaMdKasmani Dr. SaharudinHaron Dr. Tuan Amran Tuan Abdullah
Facilities for preparation of proton exchange membranes: Grafting system of various volumes
Fuel cell test stations: Wonatek fuel cell test station (up to 12kW load)
Sulfonation reactors of various volumes
Fuel cell test station for single cell and stack (2 units up 500 W)
Membrane characterization analytical instruments
7 kW fuel cell system (2 units)
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5 kW fuel cell stack (1 unit) Dynamometer (1 unit) Hydrogen production and transmission facility PEM electrolyzer Hydrogen filling station Hydrogen storage: System to test hydrogen storage capacity of metal hydrides
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IHE developed Fuel Cell Powered Wheelchair With a small funding from the research university grant scheme, Dr Saharudin and his team managed to develop a fuel cell powered wheelchair. In addition to the practicality of such an invention, the project also proposed innovative control strategy for maneuvering functions. The product will be further developed with a local company for European market.
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Collaboration with UNIDO-ICHET
IHE maintains good working relationships with UNIDO-ICHET, an organization dedicated to develop and promote hydrogen and fuel cell application based in Istanbul. Since 2011, IHE has sent delegates to participate in the Fuel Cell Summer school organized by UNIDO-ICHET in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre, Institute for Energy and Transport.
Group Photo in front of IYTE Cafetariaduring Fuel Cell Sumer School, 11th-15th July 2011 (Photo courtesy of AnasUgur, UNIDO-ICHET, Istanbul)
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Strategic Planning Session 2011 The Strategic Planning Workshop for IHE was held on the 9th-11th of March 2011 at The Legend Water Chalet, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.The event that was held in socially warm atmosphere managed to develop camaraderie among members. The result was a complete Balance Score Card document with KPI’s set for the next 5 years. The strategic direction of the Institute has been set. Surprise? No. We are proud to have members that are committed, forward looking and always in high enthusiasms. Thank you guys, the session has been really fruitful.
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Visits by Distinguished Scientists
Dr. Masao Tamada Senior Principal Researcher and Manager of Quantum Beam Science Directorate, Environment and Industrial Materials Research Division Japan Nuclear Agency, 6-10/2010.
Prof. Dr. OlgunGuven Senior Professor, Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey 12-15/12/2010.
Visit to Prof. OlgunGuven research group, Polymer Chemistry Dept. Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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International research collaborators Dr. Masao Tamada Senior Principal Researcher and Manager of Quantum Beam Science Directorate, Environment and Industrial Materials Research Division Japan Nuclear Agency Prof.Dr.OlgunGuven Senior Professor, Polymer Chemistry, Faculty of Science Hacetape University, Ankara, Turkey Prof.Dr. El-SayedHegazy National Centre for Radiation Processing Technology Cairo, Egypt Prof.Dr. Mohamed Khayet Department of Applied Physics I, Faculty of Physics University Complutense of Madrid Madrid, Spain.
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Publication Author Effect of Lump Partitioning on the Ac- Sadighi, S., Ahmad, A. Shirvani, M. curacy of a Commercial Vacuum Gas (2012) Oil Hydrocracking Model. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 10(1), 1542-6580
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Sadighi, S., Ahmad, A. Shirvani, M. Dynamic Simulation of a Pilot-scale (2012) VGO Hydrocracking Unit by the Method of Space-Time CE-SE. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 35(5), 919-928
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Publication Author Optimization Strategies for Radiation M.M. Nasef, E. Shamsaei, P. GhasInduced Grafting of 4-Vinylpyridine semi, A. A. Aly, A. H. Yahaya. (2012) onto Poly(Ethylene-Co-Tetraflouroethene) Using Box-BehnkenDesign. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 81(4), 437-444 Water and Charge Transport Models in Proton Exchange Membranes: An Overview. Desalination, 287, 238-246
M. M. Nasef, A. A. Aly. (2012)
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Characterization of Aqueous Solutions E.A. El-hefian, M. M. Nasef, Rashid of Mixture of Chitosan and Agar. Jour- Atta Khan and Abdul H. Yahaya. nal of Chemical Society of Pakistan, (2012) 34(1), 127-130
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Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan/Agar Blended Films: Part 1. Chemical Structure and Morphology. E-Journal of Chemistry, 9(3), 14311439
Esam. A. El-Hefian, Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef and Abdul Hamid Yahaya. (2012)
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IR Study ofIridium Bonded To Perturbed Silanol Groups ofPt-HZSM5 forn-Pentane Isomerization. Applied Catalysis A: General, 417– 418, 190– 199
Herma Dina Setiabudi, Aishah Abdul- 3.903 Jalil, SugengTriwahyono, NurHidayatulNazirahKamarudin, Rino R Mukti. (2012)
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Publication Study of the Interaction between Hydrogen and the MoO3-ZrO2 Catalyst. Applied Catalysis A: General, 413-414, 176-721
Author Impact Factor Nurun Najwa Ruslan, Sugeng Tri3.903 wahyono, Aishah Abdul Jalil, Sharifah Najiha Timmiati, Nur Hazirah Rozali Annuar. (2012)
Negative Effect of Ni on PtHY in nPentane Isomerization as Evidenced by IR and ESR Studies.Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 21, 29-36
M. Arif A. Aziz, N. H. NazirahKamarudin, Herma Dina Setiabudi, HalimatonHamdan, Aishah Abdul Jalil, SugengTriwahyono. (2012)
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Photodecolorization of Methyl Orange Over alpha-Fe2O3-supported HY Catalyts: The Effect of Catalyst Preparation and Dealumination. Chemical Engineering Journal, 191, 112-122
Nur Farhana Jaafar, Aishah Abdul Jalil, SugengTriwahyono, Muhd Nazlan Muhd Muhid, Norzahir Sapawe, Muhammad Azrul Hisham Satar, Hanak Asaari. (2012)
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Isomorphous Substitution of Zrin the Framework of Aluminosilicate HY by an Electrochemical Method: Evaluation by Methylene Blue Decolorization. Applied Catalysis B:Environmental, 125, 322-323
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WO3 Monolayer Loaded On Zro2: A.H. Karim, SugengTriwahyono, Property-Activity Relationship in NAishah Abdul Jalil, Hideshi Hattori. Butane Isomerization Evidenced By (2012) Hydrogen Adsorption and IR Studies. Applied Catalysis A: General, 433-434, 49-57
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Over the years, members of IHE have been actively involved conducting professional courses. With more than a hundred courses offered, wide spectrum of clients have been served including chemicals, petrochemicals and oil & gas industries as well as government agencies. Many were offered in-house and tailor-made for specific audiences. Some of the course include: Process Engineering Based Material and Energy Balance Process Control and Instrumentation Distillation Operation, Control and Troubleshooting Heat Exchanger Design and Operation Unit Operations for Offshore Platform Introduction to Process Modelling using Aspen-Hysys
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Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health HIRARC Economy & Finance Financial Modelling Made Easy professional training
A substantial number of consultancies has been conducted that covers: Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) chairman and conduct full HAZOP study on process plant Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) in various installation Development of industrial master-plan Waste management Some of the company that has benefited from our consultancy are Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, Petronas Gas Berhad and Kualiti Alam Sdn Bhd. Consultancy is one of our effort and contribution in making Malaysia a wealthier nation.
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Multi-Purpose Radiation Grafted Ion Exchange Resins Based On Locally Produced Polyethylene’
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Multi-Purpose Radiation Grafted Ion Exchange Resins Based On Locally Produced Polyethylene & Highly Efficient Filter For Production of Ultrapure Water
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HiTemp High Temperature Processing Laboratory
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High Temperature Processing Research Group (HiTemp) under Department of Chemical Engineering, UTM has been conducting research and development (R&D) on both microwave application and combustion technology for the last 10 years. R&D on industrial microwave application was initiated since year 2000. Currently, there are two microwave heating prototypes developed by HiTemp:
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10 kW continuous microwave system; and 12 kW vacuum microwave system.
The microwave prototypes are used for various applications, such as drying of local agricultural produces (i.e. jackfruit, roselle, guava), drying of sludge and sterilization of oil palm and mushroom growing media. HiTemp also involves in the development of various dimensions of fluidised bed systems utilizing biomass waste (e.g. rice husk, palm shell) and municipal solid waste as fuel. The usage of such waste materials as fuel offers a more realistic approach in dealing with the tremendous increase in solid waste.
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Fellow, Institute of Environment and Water Resources Management (2000 – present) Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineering (1986 - 1988) Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemical Engineers (1992 - present) Member, Environmental Management and Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH) (1993 - present) Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, United Kingdom (1997 - present)
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Registered Graduate Chemical Engineer, Board of Engineers, Malaysia, Registration Number 22680A (1994 - present) Registered EIA Consultant, Malaysian Department of Environment, Registration Number C0029 (1995 - present) Member, Malaysian Nature Society (2000 – present) Member, National Solid Waste Management Task Force Committee (2000 – 2006) Member, Technical Advisory Committee on Waste Incineration, Ministry of Housing and Local Authority (2001 -2006) Member, Steering Committee on National Strategic Plan for Solid Waste (2001-2003) Member, Technical Committee Air Act Regulations (2005-present)
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equipments • Pilot-scale Fluidized Bed Pilot Plant • Pilot-scale 10 kW Continuous Microwave System • Pilot-scale 12 kW Vacuum Microwave System • Lab-scale Microwave System
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Conducting a 6 Months “Waste Sampling and Analysis of Municipal Waste” Study for JGC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
Conducting a 6 Months “Evaluation on the Potential for Steam Generation from Solid Waste Component at Tanjung Langsat Landfill Site” Study for Malakoff Corporation Berhad.
Photo with Japanese from JGC Corporation extrenal programme
Partner of Bio-Nexus Program since 2009
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Advance Study of Oil Palm Fruit Sterilization by Microwave Irradiation Drying Kinetics and Quality Study of Microwave Vacuum Dehydrated Agricultural Produce Combustion Study of Refused Derived Fuel in Pilot Scale Fluidized Bed System Advanced Furnace for Combustion Optimization in the Palm Oil Milling Industry
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Publication Author EIA Guideline for Solid Waste Incinera- M. Rozainee (Editor) tion Plant, 2012
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Effects of Fludization Number and Air M. Rozainee, A. Johari, H. Hashim, Factor on the Combustion of Mixed M. Ramli, M. Jusoh Solid Waste in a Fludized bed. Applied Thermal Engineering, 31(11-12): 18611866, 2011
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Best Paper Award IChemE Award for Published Paper in International Journal UTM Consultancy Award UTM Bronze Medal Research on Industrial Microwave IPTA R&D Expo
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Advanced Materials and Process Engineering
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The Advanced Materials and Process Engineering (AMPEN) research group was established to undertake research and development (R&D) in the areas of separation technology (SET Program), waste treatment, utilization and recycling (WTUR Program), and enzymes and microbial technology (EMT Program) related to the needs of the local industry to face the changing demands over next decade or so especially in the areas of environment and energy. In SET program the researches are currently focused on developing adsorbents for removal of mercury, BTEX and dispersed oil from fluid streams which are commonly encountered in oil and gas exploration and production activities.
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The utilization of the wastes from agriculture activities such as oil palm biomass (OPB), rice residues and coconut waste residues, and industrial wastes from wastewater treatment plants for adsorbents, corrosion inhibitors and flocculants synthesis has been the thrusts of our WTUR research program over past years. The researches in EMT program have been in the areas of enzymes and cells immobilization in silica materials for degradation of emerging organic pollutants such as pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPPCs) and pesticides that reportedly present in the surface water, ground water and sewage treatment influents. Most research projects are supported by research grants from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (MOSTI), Malaysia and the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Malaysia (eScience Research Fund), the ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia (ERGS and FRGS) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (GUP). Other fundings include the ExxonMobil research grant and the Hitachi Foundation. The research projects are carried out mostly by undergraduate and postgraduate students in collaboration with related industry such Petronas, Syarikat Air Johor (SAJ) and Indah Water Konsortium (IWK). The scholarships are available from MOHE and UTM for well-qualified graduate students.
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PhD Khairiraihanna Johari Norasikin Saman Song Shiow Tien Nur Atikah Mohidem Safia Syazana Mohtar Tengku Nur Zulaika Tengku Malim Busu Wan Nur Izyani Wan Mohd Zawawi Ahmad Mujahid Md. Noor Cheu Siew Chin Helen Kong MASTERS Nurul Sakinah Othman Norsalliana Shaari
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Water system (PUR1TE System) Produced distilled and deionized water UV-VIS spectrophotometer (Lambda 35, PerkinElmer) Absorbance determination
Thermogravimetric analyzer (Pyric1-TGA, PerkinElmer) Thermal analysis and gas adsorption Ultra-low freezer (SANYO) Microbial strain storage
Online gas chromatography (6890N, Agilent Technologies) Separating and analyzing chemical compounds
Laminar airflow carbinet (CFM Series, ERLA) Creation of a bacterial dust free air space for microbial experimental research
Vaccum Oven (HERAEUS, Thermo Scientific) Drying for material synthesis
Mercury analyzer (JEROME, Arizona Insturment LCC) Detecting mercury vapor concentration
Incubator shaker (Innova 4080) Biological experimental research
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Tube furnace (Carbolite) Biochars and activated carbon synthesis Furnace (Carbolite) Synthesis of mesoporous materials such MCM-41 and SBA-15. Oven (Memmert) Drying and adsorbents synthesis Freeze dryer (Alpha1-2LD Plus, CHRIST) Low temperature and pressure drying for adsorbents synthesis and biological pretreatment. Digital tensiometer (KRUSS) Measuring interfacial tension for crude oil emulsion study Elemental mercury adsorption rig Measuring mercury vapor adsorption capacity of the adsorbents.
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Development of adsorbents using various precursors such as agrowastes and silicas for removal of mercury, BTEX and dispersed oil from waste streams.
Extraction of valuable components such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin of biomass such OPB for Synthesis of biodegradable flocculants, demulsifiers and corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications. Application of Immobilized laccase in silica materials for biodegradation of alkanolamines, textile wastewater and selected pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs). Development of biocers as high performance nanocomposite biocatalysts. Separation of precious metals from industrial wastes such spent catalysts and electronic wastes. paper publications
Publication Author Adsorption Characteristics of Bovine Serum Albumin Azizul Azri Mustafa, Khairul Sozana Nor and Rifampicin on Immobilized Metal Ion Affinity Kamarudin and Hanapi Mat Adsorbents, Jurnal Teknologi Series F, 49, 51-68 (2008). Micelle Extraction of Antibiotics, Jurnal Teknologi Series F, 49, 69-79 (2008).
Siti Hamidah Mohd setapar, Shiew Wei Lau, Eiichi Toorisaka, Masahiro Goto, Shintaro Furusaki and Hanapi Mat
Modeling of Selective Silver Extraction from Photographic Waste by Emulsion Liquid Membrane System, Jurnal Teknologi Series F, 49, 475-492 (2008)
Norasikin Othman, Hanapi Mat and Hii King Hung
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Publication Partitioning Behaviour of Selected Antibiotics in Organic Solvents, JCNRE (J. Chem. Nat. Resour. Eng.) – Sustainable Process for Natural Resources, Special Edition, 100-112 (2008)
Author Mohd Setapar S.H., S.W. Lau, C. Yong, P.L. Cen, Y. Shanjing and H.B. Mat
, Characterization of Solid and Liquid Pineapple Waste, Reactor, 12(1), 48-52 (2008)
Abdullah M.B and H.B. Mat
FTIR Spectroscopy of Methane Adsorption on Zeolite, JCNRE (J. Chem. Nat. Resour. Eng.) Sustainable Process for Natural Resources, Special Edition, 31-39 (2008).
K.S. Nor Kamarudin, C.Y. Yuan, H. Hamdan, and H. B. Mat
K.S. Nor Kamarudin, L. K. Shin, H. Hamdan, Adsorption of CO2 and CH4 on Metal Cation Modified Zeolite, JCNRE (J. Chem. Nat. Resour. Eng.) and H. B. Mat - Sustainable Process for Natural Resources, Special Edition, 82-90 (2008) Characterization of Solid and Liquid Pineapple Waste, Abdullah and Hanapi Mat Reactor, 12(1), 48-52 (2008) Catalytic Activity of Laccase Immobilized in Sol-Gel Silica, J. Appl. Sci., 9(17), 3141-3145 (2009)
Mohidem N.A. and H. B. Mat
Methane Adsorption Characteristics of Copper Oxide Kamarudin K.S.N., Y.Y. Chieng, H. Hamdan Modified NaY Zeolite Adsorbents, ASM Sci. J. 4(1), and H.B. Mat 29-40 (2010).
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Author Mohidem N. A. and H. B. Mat
Effects of Synthesis Parameters Towards MorphoSaman N., K. Johari, and H. B. Mat logical Properties of Silica Xerogels (Short Communication), Asian J. Appl. Sci., 5(4), 247-251 (2012). The Catalytic Activity Enhancement and Biodegradation Potential of Free Laccase and Novel Sol-Gel Laccase in Non-Conventional Solvents, Bioresour. Technol., 114, 472-477 (2012).
Mohidem N.A. and H.B. Mat
Kinetic Study of Antibiotic by Reverse Micelles, J. Taiwan Inst. Chem. Engineers, (2012).
Mohd Setapar S.H., H.B. Mat, and S.N. Mohammad Aziz
Biodegradation of Dye Using Free laccase and SolGel Laccase, J. Teknologi, (2012).
Ahmad Samsuri N.A., N.A. Mohidem, A.F. Mansor, and H.B. Mat
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Third prize The potential application of agro-waste materials as biosorbents for treating produced water from oil and natural gas production activities Shell Inter-Varsity Student Paper Presentation Contest 2010 (Song Shiow-Tien). Anugerah Hari UNESCO Malaysia 2011 Suruhanjaya UNESCO Malaysia November 18, 2011 (Hanapi Mat). Academic best post-graduate student award,2012 Song Shiow-Tien
ADDRESS: Dr. Hanapi Bin Mat Associate Professor Advanced Materials and Process Engineering (AMPEN) Research Group Faculty of Chemical Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Centre of Lipids Engineering Applied Research
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Centre of Lipid Engineering and Applied Research (CLEAR)
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CLEAR was previously established in 1987 as LASER (Lipid Applied Centre and Engineering Research) to undertake researches in the engineering and technology of palm oil and oleo-chemical processing. In 1995, CLEAR has signed an MOU with Guthrie Berhad to conduct a research on palm oil processing engineering and design. Then in 2009, CLEAR was appointed as a Centre of Excellence under Research Alliance of Biotechnology. Currently, CLEAR is operating efficiently with 11 active academic staff with 5 research fellows, total equipment (pilot plant, analysis and chemical process) worth RM 3 million and total research grant of about RM 5millions throughout 2008-2012 . Our research activities are actively operating in two branches of laboratory which is in UTM Johor Bahru and UTM International Campus, Kuala Lumpur. CLEAR also has appointed as Associate Kohzas by Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), UTM.
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CLEAR is shaped by the perceived needs of industry and it is confident in achieving its objective as evident by the current presence of a number of its member having both the relevant necessary experience and expertise in their specialized areas. The research areas and expertise offered by CLEAR include the identification of palm oil physical properties, the application of basic principle and fundamental theories of chemical engineering in chemical industry such as application of supercritical fluid extraction, crystallisation process, membrane technology, solid-liquid and liquid-liquid extraction, drying process including combined with microwave, bioprocess, adsorbent development and application of nanomaterials and method development of chromatogram analysis, laboratory work and hands-on experimental procedures including process operational and safety procedures, modeling and simulation and process and plant integration.
To lead a lipid and advanced separation engineering research through innovation and commercialization concomitant with national and region aspiration.
VISION To be a world class centre for research, development and commercialization in lipid and advanced separation engineering Research Focus Bio-based Material and Biomass Advanced Separation Process Green Extraction Technology Oleo chemical and Lipid Engineering
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RESEARCHERS: Assoc Prof Mustafa Kamal Abd. Aziz Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Othman Dr. Muhamad Abbas Bin Ahmad Zaini Dr. Siti Hamidah Mohd. Setapar Assoc Prof Dr. Noor Azian Morad AFFILIATES Assoc Prof Dr. Dr Ghazali Mohd Nawawi Assoc Prof Dr Roslina Rashid Dr. Hashim B. Hassan Dr. Liza Md.Salleh Dr. Mazura Jusoh Dr Mohd Johari Kamarudin RESEARCH OFFICERS Zuhaili Binti Idham Salman Zhari Mohd Shairazi Romainor ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER Noor Baini Nabila Muhammad RESEARCH ASSISTANT Hasanah Mohamad
list of researchers Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Azizi bin Che Yunus azizi@cheme.utm.my Director of CLEAR Supercritical Fluid Extraction/ Phytochemical Assoc Prof Dr Noor Azian Morad azian@ic.utm.my Coordinator of CLEAR (UTM KL Campus) Green Process of Ginger Extraction Assoc Prof Mustafa Kamal bin Abdul Aziz clear.utm@gmail.com Palm oil/Lipid and Green Technology Development Of Green Packaging Material using Bleaching Clay Oil Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Othman norasikin@cheme.utm.my Separation and Purification Process Water Purification and Recovery of Dyes from Batik Waste Industries using Emulsion Liquid Membrane Process Dr Siti Hamidah binti Mohd Setapar sitihamidah@cheme.utm.my Cosmeceuticals and Pharmaceutical Reverse Micelle Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Penicillin G/Clavuionic acid Dr Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini abbas@cheme.utm.my Adsorption/Heavy Metals Characterization of Sludge Based Activated Carbons from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) for Dyes Removal
Assoc Prof Dr Roslina Rashid roslina@cheme.utm.my Biochemical Engineering Synthesis of a novel magnetic separable photocatalist beads for synergistic pollutant reduction and oxidation in waste water Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Ghazali Mohd Nawawi ghazali7308@gmail.com Membrane Technology Development of Biodegradable Sago Based Pervaporation Membranes Dr Mazura Jusoh mazura@cheme.utm.my Separation and Purification Process Crystallization
peopl Dr Hashim Hassan hashim@cheme.utm.my Kinetics of Adsorption and Selective Removal of Some Heavy Metals Using Fixed Bed Ion Exchange Column Dr Liza Mohd Salleh i.liza@cheme.utm.my Phytochemicals Green Technology
Dr Mohd Johari Kamarudin m.johari@cheme.utm.my Industrial Microwave Processing, Polymerisation of Bio-Degradable Polymers and Dielectric Property Measurements
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Ultrasonic Spray Dryer Waters HPLC Vapour Liquid Equilibrium Furnace Rotary Evaporator Mini spin centrifuge Grinder
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Islamic Innvovation Expo 2010-2011 BIOMALAYSIA 2010-2011
UTM Innovation and Creativity Festival (UTMOST) 2011 UTM Innovation and Creativity Festival (UTMOST) 2012 Malaysia Technology Expo 2012 INATEX 2012 research grant: national
MOHE-ERGS RM50,000 Development of Green Supercritical Technology for the Extraction of Rich Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) of Virgin Coconut Oil from Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Flesh (2012-2014). Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Azizi Che Yunus. MOSTI Sciencefund RM 285,000 Development of New Reverse Micelles Stabilized by Biosurfactant for Antibiotics Extraction. (2012-2014). Project Leader :Dr Siti Hamidah Binti Setapar MOHE-LRGS RM1,345,000 Recovery of Mesocarp Oil From Palm Pressed Fibres and Reuse of Extracted Mesocarp Fibres: Green Extraction Processes and Fibres Size Reduction Processes to Improve OER (2012-2016). Project Leader: Assoc Prof Mustafa Kamal Abd Aziz MOA-NRGS RM 143,000. Formulation of Andographis paniculata and/or Phyllantus niruri loaded niosome wound healing gel (2012-2013). Project Leader: Dr Liza Bt. Md Salleh
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MOA-NRGS RM350,000 Enhancing the quality of Eurcoma Longifilia, Labisia pumila, orthisiphon stamineus, Phyllantus niruri and Andrographis paniculata standardised fine extracts by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (SC-SCO2) Extraction-lab scale to pilot scale. Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Azizi Che Yunus TECHNOFUND-MJIIT RM 300,000 Fundamental studies of continuous subcritical water extraction (CSWE) mechanism and equilibrium properties for zingeber officianale (2011-2013). Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Azian Morad.
TECHNOFUND-MJIIT RM 269,000 Simulation of the Hydaraulic Expression of Screw Press Oil Extraction Process Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to Improve Oil Extraction Race in Palm Oil Mill (2011-2013). Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Azizi Che Yunus. MOHE-ERGS RM 101,000 Development of A Novel Separation System for The Recovery of Cesium Formate Brine From Reservoir Driling Fluid Using Chitosan and Sago. Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Ghazali Mohd Nawawi (2011-2012). MOHE-FRGS (vot 4F048) RM61,000 Kinetic and Thermodinamic Study of Simultaneous Extraction of Reactive Dyes. (2011-2012). Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Othman. MOA-Technofund Grant (TF031 0C 11) RM 800,000 Development of Green Packaging Material for Malaysian Fruits Export (2011-2012). Project Leader: Assoc Prof Mustafa Kamal Abd Aziz
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GUP (IE) RM 20,000 Green Extraction of Fragrance Compound from Vietnamese Coriander (Persicaria Odorata) Leaves using Sub Critical Water (SWE). Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Azizi Che Yunus GUP (TIER 2) RM40,000 Liquid-Phase Adsorption of Heavy Metals onto Activated Carbons Derived from Sludge. Project Leader: Dr Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini
GUP (TIER 2) RM 40,000 Development and Characterization Of Green Printing Ink Based on Refined Crude Palm Oil (CPO). Project Leader:Assoc Prof Mustafa Kamal Abdul Aziz GUP (TIER 2) RM40,000 Kinetic Study of Used/Waste Cooking Oil Hydrolysis Using Lipase. Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Roslina Bt Rashid GUP (TIER 2) RM40,000 Rice Bran Extracts Using Sub Critical Water. Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Noor Azian Bte Haji Morad GUP (TIER 2) RM 40,000 Electrolytes and Volatile Component Preservation In Concentration Enhancement of Coconut Water Through Progressive Freeze Concentration. Project Leader:Dr Mazura Bt Jusoh GUP (TIER 1) RM130,000 Recovery of Lignin from Spent Liquor Using Emulsion Liquid Membrane Process. Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Bt. Othman
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Project Value (RM) Feasibility Study On The Waste 60000 Composition And Characteristics Of Tanjung Langsat Landfill With The Aim Of Evaluating The Potential For Energy Recovery For Steam GenerationMalakoff Corporation Berhad
Duration 01/06/201131/10/2011
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Polytechnic Curriculum Development Pagoh - Polytechnic Studies Department, Ministry of Higher Education
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Granulation Of Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunch Vermicost Pro Bio Product Sdn Bhd
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Optimization Of Process Parameters In Vermicomposting Of Empty Fruit Bunch, Method Standardization And Product Improvement, Uni-Technologies Sdn Bhd
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Publication Waste-to-wealth: green potential from palm biomass in Malaysia, Journal of Cleaner Production. 34, 57-65
Author Wendy Pei Qin Nga, Hon Loong Lama, Foo Yuen Ngb, Mustafa Kamal, Joseph Heng Ee Limd (2012)
Impact Factor 2.727
Optimization of Supercritical Carbon Mandana Bimakr, Russly Abdul RahDioxide Extraction of Bioactive man, Ali Ganjloo, Farah Saleena Taip Flavonoid Compounds from Spearmint and Liza Md Salleh (2012) (Mentha spicata L.) Leaves by Using Response Surface Methodology,Food and Bioprocess Technology 5,(3) pg 912-920
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Kinetic Study of Antibiotic by Reverse Micelle Extraction Technique, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers,. Vol 43:5(685-695)
Mohd-Setapar, S.H., Mat, H. and Mohamad-Aziz, S.N. (2012)
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Pressurized liquid extraction of Orthosiphon stamineus oil: Experimental and modeling studies , J. Supercrit. Fluids Volume 62, February 2012, Pages 88–95
Farzad Pouralinazar, Mohd Aziz Che Yunus, Gholamreza Zahedi (2012)
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Effect Of Thermal Processes On Roselle Anthocyanins Encapsulated In Different Polymer Matrices. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. Volume 36, Issue 2, pages 176–184, April 2012
Zuhaili Idham, Ida Idayu Muhamad, Siti Hamidah Mohd Setapar, Mohd Roji Sarmidi (2012)
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Publication Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fractionation Of Pithecellobium Jiringan Jack Seed Compositions Using Fast Gas Chromatography Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Food Process Engineering. Volume 34, Issue 5, pages 1746–1758, October 2011
Author N.A. Nik Norulaini, I.S.M. Zaidul, C.Y. Mohd Azizi, I. Zhari, M.N. Noramin, F. Sahena, A.K. Mohd Omar (2011)
Response to Letter to the Editor: Artificial Neural Network or Common Sense Based on Insight. J Am Oil Chem Soc (2011) 88:1073-1074
Noor Azian Morad, Rohani Mohd Zin, 1.587 Khairiyah Mohd Yusuf & Mustafa Abd Aziz
Recovery of synthetic dye from simulated wastewater using emulsion liquid membrane process containing tri-dodecyl amine as a mobile carrier, Journal of Hazardous Materials 198 (2011) 103– 112
N. Othman, S.N. Zailani, N. Mili. (2011)
Anwar Johari, Haslenda Hashim, A short note: Effects of fludisation Rozainee Taib, Ramli Mat, Mazura number and total air factor on the Jusoh (2012) Combustion of Municipal solid waste of high moisture content in a fluidised bed. Applied Thermal Engineering, 36: 403-405
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Patent Number PI 2010 005342
Record Member Liquid membrane Formulation for Silver Recovery Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin From Liquid Waste Solution using Emulsion Liquid Othman Membrane Process
PI 2010 005343
Liquid membrane Formulation for Reactive Dye Recovery From Industry Wastewater
Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Othman
PI 2010005117
Reverse Micelle Liquid-Liquid Extraction of a Pharmaceutical Product
Dr Siti Hamidah Mohd Setapar
PI 2010 004977
Stabilized Food and Cosmetic Grade Natural Colourant From Local Plants
Dr Siti Hamidah Mohd Setapar
PI 2011 700117
Multi-stage Crystallisation Chamber for Progressive Freeze Cocentration System
Dr Mazura Jusoh
PI 2010 001124
Development of Novel Separation System for the Removal of Volatile Organic Compounds from Contaminated Waters
Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Ghazali Mohd Nawawi
PI 2010 002503
Apparatus for Continuous Demulsification of a Liquid Emulsion using Electrical Energy
Assoc Prof Dr Norasikin Othman
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Programme Ekspo Inovasi Islam (i-Inova 2010) 26 -28 September 2010
Member Dr Siti Hamidah Mohd Setapar
Silver Medal
BioMalaysia 2010: 1-3 November 2010
Assoc. Prof Dr Norasikin Othman
MTE 2011 (17-19 Feb 2011) Gold Medal
Catergory W: Biotechnology and Life Science
Bronze Medal
Category V: Protection of the Environmental – Energy – Water.
Best Booth Award
UNIX (UTMOST IMAGINATION FKK ) (23-24 March 2011)
CLEAR
Bronze Award
PECIPTA 2011- Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 13-15 September 2011.
Assoc. Prof Dr Norasikin Othman
3 Silver Medal 1 Bronze Medal
Ekspo Inovasi Islam, Stadium Tertutup Nilai, N. Sembilan, 14-16 oktober 2011
Dr Siti Hamidah Mohd Setapar
1 Gold Medal 1 Silver Medal 1 Bronze Medal
Seoul International and Innovation Fair, Korea (SIIF 2011)
Assoc. Prof Dr Norasikin Othman
1 Bronze Medal
MALAYSIA TECHNOLOGY EXPO
Assoc. Prof Dr Norazian Morad
Assoc. Prof Dr Norasikin Othman
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