Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 20 No 6 2016

 Articles 17-31 are selected papers from "The 28th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2015), 'Towards Net Carbon Neutrality', 21 - 22 October 2015, Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort, Putrajaya; organised by Department of Chemical & Process Engineering, UKM & Fuel Cell Institute, UKM."
Guest Editor: Edy Herianto Majlan.

 Articles 32-36 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.

1.    STUDIES OF INTERACTION BETWEEN TETRABUTYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE BASED DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT AND DNA USING FLUORESCENCE QUENCHING METHOD AND CIRCULAR DICHROISM SPECTROSCOPY
(Kajian Interaksi antara Pelarut Eutektik Mendalam Berasaskan Tetrabutilamonium Bromida dan DNA Menggunakan Kaedah Pelindapkejutan Pendarfluor dan Spektroskopi Edaran Dikroisme)
Rizana Yusof, Haslina Ahmad, Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 765 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-01 |

2.    SYNTHESIS OF ISOXAZOLIDINE VIA 1,3-DIPOLAR CYCLOADDITION OF N-4-TERT-BENZYLIDENE NITRONE AND MALEIMIDE IN IMIDAZOLIUM-BASED IONIC LIQUIDS
(Sintesis Sebatian Isoxazolidina Melalui Tindakbalas 1,3-Dwikutub Pensiklotambahan N-4-Tetra-Benzilidina Nitron dan Maleimida dalam Cecair Ionik Berasaskan Imidazolium)
Nur Liyana Sakinah Johari, Siti Nashwa Mohd Poad, Nur Hasyareeda Hassan, Nurul Izzaty Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 518 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-02 |

3.    RADIOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT FROM THE INTAKE OF VEGETABLES AND FRUITS IN MALAYSIA
(Penilaian Risiko Radiologi dari Pengambilan Sayur-Sayuran dan Buah-Buahan di Malaysia)
Wahmisari Priharti and Supian Bin Samat
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 758 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-03 |

4.    VOLTAMMETRIC DETERMINATION OF REACTIVE BLACK 5 (RB5) IN WASTE WATER SAMPLES FROM THE BATIK INDUSTRY
(Penentuan Voltammetrik Bagi Reaktif Black 5 (RB5) Dalam Sampel Air Sisa Dari Industri Batik)
Nur Syamimi Zainudin, Mohamad Hadzri Yaacob, Noor Zuhartini Md Muslim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 692 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-04 |

5.    IN-SILICO IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL PROTEIN ARGININE DEIMINASE IV (PAD4) INHIBITORS
(Pengenalpastian In-Silico yang Berpotensi Sebagai Perencat Protein Arginin Deiminase IV (PAD4))
Zalikha Ibrahim, Bimo Ario Tejo, Muhammad Alif Mohammad Latif, Roghayeh Abedi Karjiban, Abu Bakar Salleh, Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 845 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-05 |

6.    SYNTHESIS AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CATIONIC POLYMERIC SURFACTANT FROM Dioscorea pyrifolia STARCH
(Sintesis dan Pencirian Fizikokimia Surfaktan Polimer Kationik daripada Kanji Dioscorea pyrifolia)
Elmi Sharlina Md. Suhaimi, Wan Yaacob Wan Ahmad, Azwan Mat Lazim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 784 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-06 |

7.    THE INFLUENCE OF CALCINATION TEMPERATURE ON IRON OXIDE (α-Fe₂O₃) TOWARDS CO₂ ADSORPTION PREPARED BY SIMPLE MIXING METHOD
(Kesan Suhu Pengkalsinan Ferum Oksida (α-Fe₂O₃) Disediakan Melalui Kaedah Campuran Ringkas Terhadap Penjerapan CO₂)
Azizul Hakim, Mohd. Ambar Yarmo, Tengku Sharifah Marliza, Maratun Najiha Abu Tahari, Wan Zurina Samad, Muhammad Rahimi Yusop, Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Hisham, Norliza Dzakaria
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 829 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-07 |

8.    ENHANCED REDUCIBILITY OF Mg-DOPED MoVTeNbOx MIXED OXIDE CATALYSTS FOR PROPANE OXIDATION REACTION
(Penambahbaikan Kebolehturunan Mangkin Mg-Terdop-MoVTeNbOx Terhadap Proses Pengoksidaan Propana)
Wong Hong Ren, Irmawati Ramli, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1138 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-08 |

9.    SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ELECTOCHEMICAL STUDIES OF 4-METHOXYBENZOYLTHIOUREA DERIVATIVES
(Sintesis, Pencirian dan Kajian Elektrokimia Terhadap Terbitan 4-Metoksibenzoiltiourea)
Karimah Kassim, Noor Khadijah Mustafa Kamal, Adibatul Husna Fadzil
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 692 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-09 |

10.   DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON CONCENTRATION IN SURFICIAL SEDIMENTS OF SUNGAI PINANG, PENANG, MALAYSIA
(Penentuan Jumlah Karbon Organik dalam Sedimen Permukaan di Sungai Pinang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia)
Ong Meng Chuan, Fok Fei Mei, Yong Jaw Chuen
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 859 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-10 |

11.   SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF EPOXIDIZED NEOPENTHYL GLYCOL DIOLETE AS AN INTERMIDIATE OF BIOLUBRICANT
(Sintesis dan Pencirian Epoksida Dioleat Neopentil Glikol Sebagai Bahan Perantara Biopelincir)
Vanitah Rajaendran, Jumat Salimon, Rahimi M.Yusop
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 830 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-11 |

12.   DEGRADATION OF METHYLENE BLUE DYE BY CuO-BiVO4 PHOTOCATALYSTS UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT IRRADIATION
(Degradasi Pewarna Metilena Biru oleh Fotomangkin CuO-BiVO4 Di Bawah Sinaran Cahaya Nampak)
Abdul Halim Abdullah, Wan Tze Peng, Mohd Zobir Hussein
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1094 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-12 |

13.   PESTICIDES RESIDUES IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS AND ITS HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR HUMANS IN CAMERON HIGHLANDS, MALAYSIA
(Residu Racun Serangga dalam Tanah Pertanian dan Penilaian Kesihatan Terhadap Manusia di Cameron Highlands, Malaysia)
Yang Farina, Md Pauzi Abdullah, Nusrat Bibi, Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 939 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-13 |

14.   INTERCALATION STUDY OF CURCUMIN INTO ZINC LAYERED HYDROXIDE
(Kajian Mengenai Penyisipan Kurkumin ke dalam Zink Hidroksida Berlapis)
Adila Mohamad Jaafar, Asma Najaj Anuar, Norhayati Hashim, Fatin Hanifah Ayob
| Abstract & References ||Full Text: pdf ( 516 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-14 |

15.   ENZYMATIC GLYCEROLYSIS OF METHYL LAURATE UTILIZING Candida antarctica Lipase b
(Gliserolisis Berenzim oleh Metil Laurat Menggunakan Lipase b Candida antarctica)
Norul Naziraa Ahmad Jamlus, Jumat Salimon, Darfizzi Derawi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 644 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-15 |

16.   EFFECT OF HEAT TREATMENTS ON THE YIELD, QUALITY AND STORAGE STABILITY OF OIL EXTRACTED FROM PALM FRUITS
(Kesan Rawatan Haba Terhadap Peratus Pengekstrakan Minyak, Kualiti dan Kestabilan Semasa Penyimpanan Minyak yang Diekstrak Daripada Buah Kelapa Sawit)
Hasimah Kasmin, Azwan Mat Lazim, Roila Awang
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 618 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-16 |

17.   MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF MESOPOROUS SILICA NANOPARTICLES AS A DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE
(Sintesis Partikel Nano Silika Berliang Meso Dibantu Gelombang Mikro Sebagai Medium Penyebaran Ubat)
Nur Hidayatul Nazirah Kamarudin, Aishah Abdul Jalil, Sugeng Triwahyono, Sharifah Najiha Timmiati
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 928 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-17 |

18.   METHANE ADSORPTION PERFORMANCE OF THE PALM KERNEL SHELL-DERIVED CARBON MATERIAL ACTIVATED USING CO₂-STEAM SEQUENTIAL COMBINATION
(Prestasi Penjerapan Gas Metana oleh Karbon Teraktif Isirong Kelapa Sawit dengan Menggunakan Gabungan CO₂-Stim Secara Turutan)
Mohd Saufi Md Zaini and Syed Shatir A. Syed Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 829 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-18 |

19.   Ba-SAPO-34 ZEOLITE MEMBRANE FOR CO₂ AND N₂ PERMEATION
(Resapan Gas CO₂ dan N₂ Melalui Membran Zeolit Ba-SAPO-34)
Thiam Leng Chew, Jun Wei Lim, Abdul Latif Ahmad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 553 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-19 |

20.   INFLUENCE OF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED SODIUM HYDROXIDE (NaOH) TOWARDS FORMATION OF HIGHLY ORDERED TIO₂ NANOTUBES (TNT) STRUCTURE
(Pengaruh Kepekatan Sodium Hidrosida (NaOH) yang Tinggi terhadap Pembentukan Struktur Bertertib Nanotiub TiO₂ (TNT))
Masturah Abdullah and Siti Kartom Kamarudin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 950 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-20 |

21.   EFFECT OF pH ON FLUX DECLINE DURING FRACTIONATION OF GLUCOSE FROM CELLULOSE HYDROLYSATE THROUGH A POLYSULFONE MEMBRANE
(Kesan pH pada Penurunan Fluks bagi Pemeringkatan Glukosa daripada Hidrolisis Selulosa Melalui Membran Polisulfon)
Masniroszaime Md Zain and Abdul Wahab Mohammad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 770 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-21 |

22.   OPTIMIZATION OF CHLOROPHYLL EXTRACTION FROM Gynura procumbens
(Pengoptimuman Proses Pengekstrakan Klorofil daripada Gynura procumbens)
Zurina Zainal Abidin, Wan Noraznorin Mohamad, Mahtab Samadi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 721 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-22 |

23.   SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION ON ALKALI-HEAT-TREATMENT ON TITANIUM ALLOY
(Pencirian Rawatan Alkali-Haba ke atas Permukaan Aloi Titanium)
Nurul Hazwani Hanib, Fazlena Hamzah, Zarina Omar, Istikamah Subuki
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1380 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-23 |

24.   OPTIMIZATION OF THERMOPHILIC BIOHYDROGEN PRODUCTION BY MICROFLORA OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT: CELL ATTACHMENT ON GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON AS SUPPORT MEDIA
(Pengoptimuman Pengeluaran Biohidrogen Termofilik oleh Mikroflora Efluen Kilang Minyak Sawit: Lampiran Sel Pada Karbon Berbutir Aktif Sebagai Media Sokongan)
Nur Syakina Jamali and Jamaliah Md Jahim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1081 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-24 |

25.   PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING CO-COMPOSTING OF MODEL KITCHEN WASTE, RICE BRAN AND DRIED LEAVES WITH DIFFERENT MICROBIAL INOCULANTS
(Perubahan Fiziko-Kimia dan Biologi dalam Pengkomposan Bersama Sisa Dapur, Dedak Padi dan Daun Kering dengan Mikrob Inokulan Yang Berbeza)
Yee Van Fan, Chew Tin Lee, Chee Woh Leow, Lee Suan Chua, Mohamad Roji Sarmidi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 880 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-25 |

26.   PREPARATION OF LANTHANUM STRONTIUM COBALT OXIDE POWDER BY A MODIFIED SOL-GEL METHOD
(Penyediaan Serbuk Lantanum Strontium Kobalt Oksida Melalui Kaedah Sol-Gel Terubahsuai)
Abdullah Abdul Samat, Mahendra Rao Somalu, Andanastuti Muchtar, Nafisah Osman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 740 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-26 |

27.   ADSORPTION OF CADMIUM (II) IONS BY POLYACRYLONITRILE-BASED ACTIVATED CARBON NANOFIBERS/MAGNESIUM OXIDE AS ITS ADSORBENTS
(Karbon Nano-Gentian Teraktif Berasaskan Poliakrilonitril/Magnesium Oksida Sebagai Penjerap untuk Penjerapan Ion Kadmium (II))
Faten Ermala Che Othman, Norhaniza Yusof, Juhana Jaafar, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Norfadhilatuladha Abdullah, Hasrinah Hasbullah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 782 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-27 |

28.   THE EFFECT OF VARIOUS PRETREATMENT METHODS ON EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH FOR GLUCOSE PRODUCTION
(Kesan Kaedah Prarawatan Berbeza Terhadap Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit Bagi Penghasilan Glukosa Ringkas)
Nurul Hazirah Che Hamzah, Masturah Markom, Shuhaida Harun, Osman Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 833 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-28 |

29.   POLYIMIDE MEMBRANES FOR ORGANIC SALTS RECOVERY FROM MODEL BIOMASS FERMENTATION
(Membran Poliimida untuk Pengumpulan Garam Organik daripada Model Sup Penapaian Biojisim)
Nadiah Khairul Zaman, Rosiah Rohani, Abdul Wahab Mohammad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1180 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-29 |

30.   PRODUCTION OF BIOGAS THROUGH ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF Cabomba furcata IN DIGESTER BATCH SYSTEM
(Penghasilan Biogas Melalui Pencernaan Anaerobik daripada Cabomba furcata di dalam Sistem Penghadam Kelompok)
Siti Afifah Muda, Omar Syah Jehan Elham, Hassimi Abu Hasan, Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 513 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-30 |

31.   POLYANILINE MULTI-COATED ONTO POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE AND SILICON ELASTOMER FOR PRESSURE FILTRATION MEMBRANES
(Polianilin Multi-Lapis Bersalut pada Polivinilidin Fluorida dan Elastomer Silikon untuk Membran Penurasan Bertekanan)
Fatimah Ibrahim, Rosiah Rohani, Abdul Wahab Mohammad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1018 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-31 |

32.   REDUCTION BEHAVIOUR OF TUNGSTEN DIOXIDE BY VARIOUS CONCENTRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE
(Kelakuan Penurunan Tungsten Dioksida oleh Kepekatan Karbon Monoksida yang Berbeza)
Fairous Salleh, Alinda Samsuri, Tengku Shafazila Tengku Saharuddin, Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Hisham, Rizafizah Othaman, Mohd. Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 647 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-32 |

33.   SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES FROM BENZIMIDAZOLE
(Sintesis dan Perincian Terbitan Oksadiazol Dari Benzimidazol)
Norizan Ahmat, Nik Khairunissa Nik Abdullah Zawawi, Muhammad Taha, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Noraishah Abdullah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 583 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-33 |

34.   THE EFFECT OF POLYMER CONCENTRATION AND SURFACTANT TYPES ON NANOFILTRATION-SURFACTANT MEMBRANE FOR TEXTILE WASTEWATER
(Kesan Kepekatan Polimer dan Jenis Surfaktan pada Membran Surfaktan Penurasan-Nano untuk Air Sisa Tekstil)
Sarah Husnaini Zainal, Abdul Rahman Hassan, Mohd Hafez Mohd Isa
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 659 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-34 |

35.   THREE FLAVONOL GLYCOSIDES FROM Calliandra surinamensis Benth
(Tiga Flavonol Glikosida daripada Calliandra surinamensis Benth)
Siti Muhayyah Omar, Norizan Ahmat, Nik Fatini Nik Azmin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 568 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-35 |

36.   ISOLATION OF OLIGOSTILBENES FROM Shorea bracteolate
(Pemisahan Oligostilbene daripada Shorea bracteolate)
Norhazana Norizan, Norizan Ahmat, Yana Maulana, Zurina Shameeri
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 501 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2016-2006-36 |