Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 20 No 2 2016

  Articles 11-24 are selected papers from the " International Conference on Applied Sciences and Industrial Technology (ICASIT 2015) for Chemistry and Environment Symposium, 24-26 February 2015, Grand Lexis, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia; organised by Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia."
Guest Editors: Rohaya Ahmad, Sabiha Hanim Saleh, Nesamalar V Kantasamy, Rozita Osman.

  Articles 25-30 are selected papers from the " UniSZA Research Conference 2015 (URC 2015), 14-16 April 2015, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu; organised by Centre For Research and Innovation Management (CRIM) UniSZA."
Guest Editors: Mohd Ekhwan Toriman, Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin, Hafizan Juahir, Roslan Umar, Azman Azid, Saiful Iskandar Khalit, Azizah Endut, Zarina Mohamad, Saiful Bahri Mohamed.

1.    CHROMATOGRAPHIC DETERMINATION OF TOLUENE AND ITS METABOLITES IN URINE FOR TOLUENE EXPOSURE – A REVIEW (Penentuan Kromatografi Toluena dan Metaboliknya di dalam Urin bagi Pendedahan Toluena – Satu Ulasan)
Mohamad Raizul Zinalibdin, Abdul Rahim Yacob, Mohd Marsin Sanagi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 527 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-01 |

2.    FAST AND SIMPLE FORENSIC RED PEN INK ANALYSIS USING ULTRA-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (UPLC)
(Analisis Forensik Cepat dan Mudah bagi Dakwat Pen Merah menggunakan Kromatografi Cecair Berprestasi Ultra)
Loong Chuen Lee, Seow Lay Ying, Wan Nur Syazwani Wan Mohamad Fuad, Ab Aziz Ishak, Khairul Osman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 455 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-02 |

3.    PENGGUNAAN KAEDAH PENYINARAN MIKROGELOMBANG DALAM SINTESIS TERBITAN TIOUREA
(An application of Microwave Irradiation Technique in Preparation of Thiourea Derivatives)
Hafizi Ahyak, Atisya Rohadi, Fatimatul Akma Awang Ngah, Bohari Yamin, Siti Aishah Hasbullah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 319 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-03 |

4.    TWO ISOLATED CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS FROM THE STEM OF Entada spiralis Ridl. (AKAR SINTOK)
(Pemencilan Dua Jenis Pepejal Kristal dari Batang Pokok Entada spiralis (Akar Sintok))
Aiza Harun, Siti Zaiton Mat So’ad, Norazian Mohd Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 242 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-04 |

5.    STABILITY INDICATING RP-HPLC METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF ASPIRIN AND CLOPIDOGREL IN DOSAGE FORM
(Kestabilan Kaedah KCPT-Indikator bagi Penentuan Serentak Asprin dan Clopidogrel Dalam Bentuk Dos)
Md. Gousuddin, Pinaki Sengupta, Vijaya Datt Tripathi, Arindam Das
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 528 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-05 |

6.    REMOVAL OF MALACHITE GREEN DYE FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION USING MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES: AN APPLICATION OF EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
(Penyingkiran Malakit Hijau daripada Larutan Akues Menggunakan Karbon Tiub Nano: Aplikasi Reka Bentuk Eksperimen)
Siti Aminah Zulkepli, Md Pauzi Abdullah, Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 704 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-06 |

7.    UTILIZATION OF ENCAPSULATED CaCO₃ IN LIQUID CORE CAPSULES FOR IMPROVING LACTIC ACID FERMENTATION
(Penggunaan Kapsul Berteras Cecair yang Mengandungi CaCO₃ untuk Menambah Baik Penapaian Bakteria Asid Laktik)
Boon-Beng Lee and Nurul Ainina Zulkifli
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 312 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-07 |

8.    CHEMOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS IN SURFACE WATER OF LANGAT RIVER BASIN
(Analisis Kemometrik Bahan Cemar Organik Terpilih dalam Air Permukaan Lembangan Sungai Langat)
Mohamad Rafaie Mohamed Zubir , Rozita Osman, Norashikin Saim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 458 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-08 |

9.    POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE AS A NEW FLUORESCENT SENSOR FOR NITRATE ION
(Polivinilpirolidon Sebagai Sensor Pendafluor Baru Bagi Ion Nitrat)
Ing Hua Tang, Rita Sundari, Hendrik O. Lintang, Leny Yuliati
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 496 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-09 |

10.   OXIDATION OF COMMERCIAL PETRONAS DIESEL WITH TERT-BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE OVER POLYMOLYBDATE ALUMINA SUPPORTED CATALYST MODIFIED WITH ALKALINE EARTH METALS
(Pengoksidaan Diesel Komersial Petronas dengan Tert-Butil Hidroperoksida bersama Pemangkin Polimolibdenum Diubahsuai dengan Logam Alkali)
Wan Nazwanie Wan Abdullah, Rusmidah Ali, Wan Azlee Wan Abu Bakar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 660 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-10 |

11.   HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM GASIFICATION OF PALM KERNEL SHELL IN THE PRESENCE OF Fe/CeO₂ CATALYSTS
(Penghasilan Hidrogen daripada Pengegasan Isirung Kelapa Sawit dengan Kehadiran Mangkin Fe/CeO₂)
Anita Ramli, Mas Fatiha Mohamad, Suzana Yusup, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 382 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-11 |

12.   DEVELOPMENT OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBRE (CNF) DERIVED FROM KENAF BAST FIBRE AND IT’S POTENTIAL IN ENZYME IMMOBILIZATION SUPPORT
(Penghasilan Gentian-Nano Selulosa (CNF) diperolehi daripada Gentian Kulit Kenaf dan Potensinya sebagai Penyokong Pemegunan Enzim)
Safwan Sulaiman, Mohd Noriznan Mokhtar, Mohd Nazli Naim, Azhari Samsu Baharuddin, Mohamad Amran Mohd Salleh, Alawi Sulaiman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 518 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-12 |

13.   CHEMICAL PROFILING AND IDENTIFICATION OF ALKALOIDS AND FLAVONOIDS IN Uncaria lanosa var. ferrea VIA UHPLC-ORBITRAP MS
(Profil Kimia dan Pengenalan Alkaloid dan Flavonoid dalam Uncaria lanosa var. ferrea melalui UHPLC - Orbitrap MS)
Nursyaza Husna Shaharuddin, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Nurhuda Manshoor, Fatimah Salim, Rohaya Ahmad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 297 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-13 |

14.   EFFECT OF PALM OIL FIBER-TiO₂ RATIO IN THE COMPOSITE ON THE REDUCTION OF BTX AND FORMALDEHYDE IN THE AIR
(Kesan Nisbah Serat Kelapa Sawit-TiO₂ dalam Komposit bagi Pengurangan Kandungan BTX dan Formaldehid di Udara)
Nor Rahafza Abdul Manap, Roslinda Shamsudin, Mohd Norhafsam Maghpor, Muhammad Azmi Abdul Hamid, Azman Jalar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 304 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-14 |

15.   FRACTIONATION OF HEMICELLULOSE FROM RICE STRAW BY ALKALINE EXTRACTION AND ETHANOL PRECIPITATION
(Pemisahan Hemiselulosa daripada Hampas Batang Padi melalui Pengekstrakan Beralkali dan Pemendakan Etanol)
Nur Hazlilla Zulyadi, Sabiha Hanim Saleh, Siti Halimah Sarijo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 461 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-15 |

16.   PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES OF ACTIVE PVDF ULTRAFILTRATION-SURFACTANTS MEMBRANES CONTAINING PVP AS ADDITIVE
(Penyediaan, Pencirian dan Kajian Prestasi PVDF Aktif Ultraturasan-Surfaktan Membran mengandungi PVP sebagai Bahan Tambahan)
Nur Izzah Md Fadilah and Abdul Rahman Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 446 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-16 |

17.   AN EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN METHOD FOR THE EXTRACTION OF EURYCOMANONE FROM TONGKAT ALI (Eurycoma longifolia) ROOTS USING PRESSURISED LIQUID EXTRACTION (PLE)
(Kaedah Reka bentuk Eksperimen bagi Pengekstrakan Eurikomanon daripada Akar Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) Menggunakan Pengekstrakan Cecair Tekanan Tinggi)
Rozita Osman, Norashikin Saim, Mardiana Saaid, Nor Nasriah Zaini
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 615 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-17 |

18.   MESOPOROUS SILICA ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS FOR THE DETECTION OF ASCORBIC ACID AND URIC ACID
(Sensor Elektrokimia Silika Berliang Meso untuk Pengesanan Asid Askorbik dan Asid Urik)
Hashazirah Mohamad Hassan, Nurul Barakah Ab Rahman, Mohammad Noor Jalil
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 479 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-18 |

19.   EQUILIBRIUM AND THEMODYNAMIC STUDIES OF ANIONIC DYES REMOVAL BY AN ANIONIC CLAY-LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDE
(Kajian Keseimbangan dan Termodinamik dalam Penyingkiran Pewarna Anionik daripadaTanah Liat Anionik-Dwi Hidroksida Berlapis)
Nesamalar Kantasamy and Siti Mariam Sumari
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 936 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-19 |

20.   IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS EVENTS FOR DRINKING WATER PRODUCTION PROCESS USING MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE IN THE NAKDONG RIVER DELTA, KOREA
(Pengenalpastian Kejadian Berbahaya bagi Proses Pengeluaran Air Minuman Menggunakan Akuifer Terkawal Cas Semula dalam Delta Sungai Nakdong, Korea)
Sang-Il Lee and Hyon Wook Ji
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 555 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-20 |

21.   ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF ORDERED TITANIA NANOTUBES IN MIXTURE OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND GLYCEROL ELECTROLYTE
(Sintesis Nanotiub Titania Bertertib Secara Elektrokimia dalam Campuran Elektrolit Etilena Glikol dan Gliserol)
Lim Ying Chin, Zulkarnain Zainal, Zuraida Khusaimi, Siti Sarah Ismail
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1317 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-21 |

22.   TEMPERATURE PROGRAMMED REDUCTION AND X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETRY STUDIES OF MoO₃ REDUCTION BY DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
(Kajian Penurunan Suhu Berprogram dan Pembelauan Sinar-X Terhadap Penurunan MoO₃ Menggunakan Kepekatan Karbon Monoksida Berbeza)
Alinda Samsuri, Tengku Shafazila Tengku Saharuddin, Fairous Salleh, Rizafizah Othaman, Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Hisham, Mohd. Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 460 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-22 |

23.   CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS FROM THE LIANAS OF Gnetum cuspidatum Blume
(Sebatian Kimia dari Lianas Gnetum cuspidatum Blume)
Nik Fatini Nik Azmin, Norizan Ahmat, Nik Khairunissa Nik Abdullah Zawawi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 337 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-23 |

24.   EFFECT OF SUPPORT MATERIALS ON CATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF NANO RUTHENIUM CATALYST IN HYDROGENOLYSIS OF GLYCEROL
(Kesan Bahan Penyokong Terhadap Aktiviti Pemangkin Nano Ruthenium dalam Hidrogenolisis Gliserol)
Noraini Hamzah and Mohd Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 627 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-24 |

25.   Moringa oleifera SEED DERIVATIVES AS POTENTIAL BIO-COAGULANT FOR MICROALGAE Chlorella sp. HARVESTING
(Potensi Derivatif Biji Moringa oleifera sebagai Bio-Pengental untuk Penuaian Mikroalga Chlorella sp.)
Azizah Endut, Siti Hajar Abdul Hamid, Fathurrahman Lananan, Helena Khatoon
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 972 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-25 |

26.   CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ANALYSES OF MALAYSIAN STINGLESS BEE PROPOLIS EXTRACTS
(Analysis Kimia dan Biologi Ekstrak Propolis Lebah Kelulut Malaysia)
Nurhamizah Ibrahim, Nurul Farah Shakila Mohd Niza, Muhammad Muslim Mohd Rodi, Abdul Jamil Zakaria, Zhari Ismail, Khamsah Suryati Mohd
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 638 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-26 |

27.   CHARACTERIZATION OF CaCO₃ MICROSPHERES FABRICATED USING DISTILLED WATER
(Pencirian CaCO₃ Mikrosfera Difabrikasi Menggunakan Air Suling)
Intan Nabila Sabri, Nadiawati Alias, Abdul Manaf Ali, Javeed Shaikh Mohammed
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1174 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-27 |

28.   EMULSION LIQUID MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY IN ORGANIC ACID PURIFICATION
(Teknologi Emulsi Membran Cecair dalam Penulenan Asid Organik)
Norela Jusoh, Norasikin Othman, Nur Alina Nasruddin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 555 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-28 |

29.   THE POTENTIAL OF COCONUT SHELL POWDER (CSP) AND COCONUT SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON (CSAC) COMPOSITES AS ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) ABSORBING MATERIAL
(Potensi Serbuk Tempurung Kelapa (CSP) dan Karbon Teraktif Tempurung Kelapa (CSAC) Sebagai Bahan Penyerap Gangguan Elektromagnatik)
Siti Nurbazilah Ab. Jabal, Yew Been Seok, Wee Fwen Hoon
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 847 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-29 |

30.   ANALYSIS OF SEASONAL SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT AT BUKIT JERIAU FOREST, FRASER HILL, PAHANG
(Analisis Kandungan Karbon Organik Tanah Secara Bermusim Di Hutan Bukit Jeriau, Fraser Hill, Pahang)
Ahmad Adnan Mohamed, Sahibin Abd. Rahim, David Allan Aitman, Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 633 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2002-30 |