Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 20 No 3 2016

  Articles 7-16 are selected papers from the "International Conference on Applied Science and 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 Editor: Rohaya Ahmad

  Articles 17-23 are selected papers from the "International Conference on Applied Sciences and Industrial Technology (ICASIT 2015) for Food Science 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 Editor: Noorlaila Ahmad."

  Articles 24-30 are selected papers from the "International Conference on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 2013 (ICFCHT 2013), 7-10 October 2013, Inna Garuda Hotel, Convention Business, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; organised by Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)."
Guest Editor: Edy Herianto Majlan

1.    OPTIMIZATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON PREPARATION FROM SPENT MUSHROOM FARMING WASTE (SMFW) VIA BOX–BEHNKEN DESIGN OF RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
(Penyediaan Secara Optimum Arang Teraktif daripada Sisa Tanaman Cendawan Terpakai (SMFW) Melalui Reka Bentuk Box-Behnken dari Kaedah Gerak Balas Permukaan)
Nurul-Shuhada Md-Desa, Zaidi Ab Ghani, Suhaimi Abdul-Talib, Chia-Chay Tay
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 577 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-01 |

2.    ADSORBENT FROM WASTE AND NATURAL DEPOSITS FOR PARAQUAT REMOVAL IN WATER
(Penjerap daripada Sisa Industri dan Semulajadi untuk Penyingkiran Paraquat di dalam Air)
Nur Fatin Zakaria, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Zainab Ramli, Jafariah Jaafar, Azmi Aris, Juhaizah Talib, Rusmidah Ali
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 611 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-02 |

3.    TAILORING PEPTIDOMIMETICS ANTIFREEZE PROTEIN FROM EXOTIC ANTARCTIC MARINE
(Pengubahsuaian Protein Antibeku Peptidomimetik daripada Hidupan Eksotik Marin Antartika)
Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Azren AidaAsmawi, Emilia Abdulmalek, Abu Bakar Salleh, Bimo Ario Tejo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 541 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-03 |

4.    CORROSION INHIBITION OF Q235A STEEL IN ACID MEDIUM USING ISATIN DERIVATIVES: A QSAR STUDY
(Perencatan Kakisan Keluli Q235A di dalam Medium Asid Menggunakan Terbitan Isatin: Satu Kajian QSAR)
Abdo M. Al-Fakih, Madzlan Aziz, Hassan H. Abdallah, Hasmerya Maarof, Rosmahaida Jamaludin, Bishir Usman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 465 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-04 |

5.    BIOMONITORING OF HEAVY METALS USING INTERTIDAL MOLLUSKS IN EAST JOHOR COASTAL WATERS
(Biopemerhatian Logam Berat Menggunakan Moluska Intertidal di Perairan Pantai Johor Timur)
Mohd Mokhlesur Rahman, Fuad Miskon, Kamaruzzaman Yunus, Noor Azhar M. Shazili
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 730 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-05 |

6.    NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY IN MR219-4 AND MR219-9 RICE MUTANT LINES UNDER DIFFERENT WATER POTENTIALS AND NITROGEN LEVELS USING 15N ISOTOPIC TRACER TECHNIQUE
(Kecekapan Penggunaan Nitrogen dalam Padi Titisan Mutan MR219-4 dan MR219-9 di bawah Potensi Air dan Aras Nitrogen yang Berbeza Menggunakan Teknik Isotop Penyurih 15N)
Ahmad Nazrul Abd Wahid, Sahibin Abdul Rahim, Khairuddin Abdul Rahim, Abdul Rahim Harun
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 726 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-06 |

7.    THE EFFECT OF CTAB AND SDS SURFACTANT ON THE MORPHOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE OF LOW PRESSURE ACTIVE REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE
(Kesan Surfaktan CTAB dan SDS Terhadap Morfologi dan Prestasi Membran Osmosis Berbalik Aktif Bertekanan Rendah)
Nurul Syuhada Mohd Ali and Abdul Rahman Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 608 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-07 |

8.    EVALUATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS IN WILD AND CULTIVATED Hemibagrus sp. USING PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS
(Penilaian Kepekatan Logam Berat dalam Hemibagrus sp. dari Habitat Semulajadi dan Kolam Ternakan Menggunakan Kaedah Analisis Komponen Utama)
Nor Shahirul Umirah Idris, Sharifuddin Md.Zain, Kah Hin Low, Ahmad Firdaus Kamaruddin, Kaharudin Md. Salleh
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 604 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-08 |

9.    XYLOOLIGOSACCHARIDES PRODUCTION FROM OIL PALM FROND BY Trichoderma longibrachiatum XYLANASE
(Penghasilan Xilooligosakarida daripada Pelepah Kelapa Sawit Menggunakan Xilanase Trichoderma longibrachiatum)
Sabiha Hanim Saleh, Siti Normah Mohd Damanhuri Shah, Khalilah Abdul Khalil, Aishah Bujang
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 268 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-09 |

10.   INFLUENCE OF CHROMIUM ON THE REDUCTION BEHAVIOR OF FERRIC OXIDE BY USING CARBON MONOXIDE: TEMPERATURE PROGRAMMED REDUCTION AND KINETIC STUDIES
(Pengaruh Kromium Terhadap Kelakuan Penurunan Ferik Oksida dengan Menggunakan Karbon Monoksida: Kajian Penurunan Suhu Berprogram dan Kinetik)
Tengku Shafazila Tengku Saharuddin, Alinda Samsuri, Fairous Salleh, Mohammad Bin Kassim, Rizafizah Othaman, Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Hisham, Mohd Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 806 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-10 |

11.   SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MESOPOROUS SILICA MCM-41 AND SBA-15 FROM POWER PLANT BOTTOM ASH
(Sintesis dan Pencirian Silika Mesoporos MCM-41 dan SBA-15 daripada Debu Bawah Loji Janakuasa)
Nurul Barakah Ab Rahman, Hamizah Md. Rasid, Hashazirah Mohammad Hassan, Mohammad Noor Jalil
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 473 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-11 |

12.   PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY ON THE STEM BARK OF Mallotus leucodermis Hook F.
(Kajian Fitokimia ke atas Kulit Ranting Mallotus leucodermis Hook F.)
Aiza Syuhada Mohd Yusoff, Norizan Ahmat, Humera Naz
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 396 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-12 |

13.   FITTING STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS FUNCTIONS ON OZONE CONCENTRATION DATA AT COASTAL AREAS
(Penyesuaian Fungsi Taburan Statistik pada Data Kepekatan Ozon di Kawasan Pesisiran Pantai)
Muhammad Yazid Nasir, Nurul Adyani Ghazali, Muhammad Izwan Zariq Mokhtar, Norhazlina Suhaimi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 556 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-13 |

14.   COMPARATIVE COLUMN STUDIES OF CHEMICALLY MODIFIED ION EXCHANGE RESIN WITH AGGLOMERATED ADSORBENTS FOR FLUORIDE REMOVAL
(Kajian Perbandingan Turus Resin Penukaran Ion Terubahsuai dengan Penjerap Teraglomerat bagi Penyingkiran Fluorida)
Sivasankari Chandasekaran and Arulanantham Arthanas
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 293 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-14 |

15.   QUANTIFICATION OF CATECHIN IN LEAVES AND STEMS OF MALAYSIAN Uncaria gambir (HUNTER) ROXB. BY HPLC-DAD
(Kuantifikasi Katekin dalam Daun dan Batang Uncaria gambir (Hunter) Roxb. dari Malaysia Menggunakan KCPT-PSD)
Nurliayana Ibrahim, Nurul Zulaikha Mohd Yusoff, Rohaya Ahmad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 435 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-15 |

16.   ISOLATION OF ACETYL ALEURITOLIC ACID FROM Pimeleodendron griffithianum (Euphorbiaceae)
(Pemisahan Asid Asetil Aleuritolik Daripada Pimeleodendron griffithianum (Euphorbiaceae))
Rosmawati Abdul Aziz and Norizan Ahmat
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 303 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-16 |

17.   IMMOBILISED METAL AFFINITY CHROMATOGRAPHY (IMAC) BEADS FOR LYSOZYME SEPARATION: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION STUDY
(Kromatografi Afiniti Logam Dipegun (IMAC) untuk Pemisahan Lysozim: Sintesis dan Kajian Pencirian)
Fatin Mohd Nasir, Sofiah Hamzah, Amirah Hamzah, Nora’aini Ali, Marinah Mohd Ariffin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 543 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-17 |

18.   EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT GRINDING METHODS ON MORPHOLOGICAL, TEXTURAL PROPERTIES AND PASTING PROFILES OF MR220 RICE FLOUR
(Kesan Kaedah Pengisaran yang Berbeza terhadap Morfologi, Sifat Tekstur dan Profil Pempesan Tepung Beras MR220)
Noorlaila Ahmad, Asmeda Rajab, Norziah Mohd Hani
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 530 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-18 |

19.   BITTERNESS AND PHYSICHOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ANGELWING CLAM (Pholas orientalis) HYDROLYSATE
(Kepahitan dan Ciri – Ciri Fizikokimia Hidrolisat Mentarang (Pholas orientalis))
Normah Ismail and Nurul Fasihah Razak
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 421 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-19 |

20.   CHEMICAL CHANGES IN SHORTFIN SCAD (Decapterus macrosoma) AT CHILLED (4 °C) AND FROZEN (-18 °C) STORAGE
(Perubahan Kimia dalam Ikan Selayang (Decapterus macrosoma) pada Penyimpanan Suhu Dingin (4 °C) dan Sejuk Beku (-18 °C))
Fazilah Fazilin Juhari, Norizzah Abd. Rashid, Cheow Chong Seng, Anida Yusoff, Emilia Azrina Mohd Bakri
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 372 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-20 |

21.   ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY, COLOUR AND MINERAL CONTENT OF HERBAL TEA PREPARED FROM Cosmos caudatus LEAVES AT DIFFERENT MATURITY STAGES
(Aktiviti Antioksida, Warna dan Kandungan Mineral di dalam Teh Herba daripada Daun Cosmos caudatus pada Peringkat Kematangan yang Berbeza)
Dian Nashiela Fatanah, Noriham Abdullah, Nooraain Hashim, Azizah Abd Hamid
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 570 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-21 |

22.   EFFECT OF EDIBLE LIPID-CHITOSAN FILM FORMING DISPERSION ON POSTHARVEST LIFE OF GUAVA STORED AT CHILLED TEMPERATURE
(Kesan Serakan Filem Lipid-Kitosan Ke Atas Jangka Hayat Jambu yang Disimpan Pada Suhu Sejuk)
Nurul Adilla M. Loai, Halimahton Zahrah Mohamed Som, Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 772 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-22 |

23.   QUALITY PARAMETERS OF Curcuma longa L. EXTRACTS BY SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION (SFE) AND ULTRASONIC ASSISTED EXTRACTION (UAE)
(Parameter Kualiti Ekstrak Curcuma longa L. daripada Pengekstrakan Cecair Supergenting (SFE) dan Pengekstrakan Ultrasonik Berbantu (UAE))
Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee, Siti Hafsah Mohd Shah, Khudzir Ismail, Nooraain Hashim, Wan Iryani Wan Ismail
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 575 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-23 |

24.   CONDUCTIVITY AND THERMAL STABILITY OF SOLID ACID COMPOSITES CsH₂PO₄/NaH₂PO₄/SiO₂
(Konduktiviti dan Kestabilan Terma Asid Pepejal Komposit CsH₂PO₄/NaH₂PO₄/SiO₂
Norsyahida Mohammad, Abu Bakar Mohamad, Abdul Amir Hassan Kadhum, Loh Kee Shyuan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 621 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-24 |

25.   FABRICATION OF Y-TZP FOR DENTAL CROWNS APPLICATIONS BY COMBINING SLIP CASTING AND COLD ISOSTATIC PRESSING
(Pembangunan Y-TZP untuk Aplikasi Korona Gigi melalui Penggabungan Kaedah Penuangan Buburan dan Penekanan Isostatik Sejuk)
Chin Chuin Hao, Andanastuti Muchtar, Che Husna Azhari, Masfueh Razali, Mohamed Aboras
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 535 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-25 |

26.   EFFECT OF USING PITAYA PEEL AS DYE-SENSITIZER AND DYE MOLECULES IN ELECTROLYTE FOR PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL REACTION
(Kesan Penggunaan Kulit Buah Naga Sebagai Pemeka-Pewarna dan Molekul Pewarna di dalam Elektrolit bagi Tindak Balas Fotoelektrokimia)
Siti Nur Hidayah Jaafar, Lorna Jeffery Minggu, Khuzaimah Ariffin, Mohammad B. Kasssim, Wan Ramli Wan Daud
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 961 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-26 |

27.   EFFECT OF PROCESS PARAMETERS ON THE SYNTHESIS OF POLYPYRROLE BY THE TAGUCHI METHOD
(Kesan Pembolehubah Proses Terhadap Sintesis Polipirola Menggunakan Kaedah Taguchi)
Rika Sri Utami, Ifa Puspasari, Loh Kee Shyuan, Abu Bakar Mohamed, Sagir Alva
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 751 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-27 |

28.   THERMAL PROPERTIES AND CONDUCTIVITY OF NAFION-ZIRCONIA COMPOSITE MEMBRANE
(Sifat Terma dan Konduktiviti Membran Komposit Nafion-Zirkonia)
Siti Rahmah Mokhtaruddin, Abu Bakar Mohamad, Kee Shyuan Loh, Abdul Amir Hasan Kadhum
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 527 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-28 |

29.   PREPARATION OF MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE OF FORMIC ACID FUEL CELL
(Penyediaan Himpunan Membran Elektrod untuk Sel Fuel Asid Formik Berprestasi Tinggi)
Norraihanah Mohamed Aslam, Mohd Shahbudin Masdar, Siti Kartom Kamarudin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 689 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-29 |

30.   CRITICAL POWDER LOADING AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYPROPYLENE/GRAPHITE COMPOSITE FEEDSTOCK FOR BIPOLAR PLATE APPLICATION
(Beban Serbuk Kritikal dan Sifat Reologi Bahan Suapan Komposit Polipropilena/Grafit untuk Aplikasi Plat Dwi kutub)
Iswandi, Jaafar Sahari, Abu Bakar Sulong, Teuku Husaini
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 874 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2003-30 |