Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 21 No 1 2017

 Articles 12-30 are selected papers from the "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.

1.    A SCREEN-PRINTED COPPER ION SENSOR WITH PHOTOCURABLE POLY(N-BUTYL ACRYLATE) MEMBRANE BASED ON IONOPHORE O-XYLYLENE BIS(N,N-DIISOBUTYLDITHIOCARBAMATE)
(Sensor Ion Kuprum Bercetak Skrin Berasaskan Ionofor O-Xililen Bis(N,N-Diisobutil-ditiokarbamat) Dalam Membran Terawatfoto Poli(n-butil akrilat))
Kook Shih Ying and Lee Yook Heng
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 831 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-01 |

2.    MgCl₂ AS EFFICIENT AND INEXPENSIVE CATALYST FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF 1,4-DIHYDROPYRIDINE DERIVATIVES
(MgCl₂ Sebagai Pemangkin Cekap dan Murah untuk Sintesis Terbitan 1,4-Dihidropiridina)
Siti Nur Aqlili Riana Mohd Asseri, Sian Hui Tan, Wan Nurul Khursyiah Wan Mohamad, Seng Chee Poh, Poh Wai Chia, Su-Yin Kan, Tse Seng Chuah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 537 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-02 |

3.    DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT AS A MEDIA IN SWELLING AND DISSOLUTION OF OIL PALM TRUNK
(Pelarut Eutektik Sebagai Media dalam Pembengkakan dan Pelarutan Batang Kelapa Sawit)
Emilia Abdulmalek, Syarilaida Zulkefli, Mohd. Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 701 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-03 |

4.    A SINGLE HPLC METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF OLIGOSTILBENES FROM DIFFERENT DIPTEROCARPACEAE EXTRACTS
(Kaedah KCPT untuk Pemisahan Oligostilbene dari Ekstrak Dipterocarpaceae yang Berbeza)
Erni Muis, Rohaity Ramli, Nurhuda Manshoor
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 886 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-04 |

5.    PRELIMINARY STUDY ON PRODUCTION OF MONOACYLGLYCEROL AND DIACYLGLYCEROL OF VIRGIN COCONUT OIL VIA ENZYMATIC GLYCEROLYSIS USING LIPASE Candida antarctica (Novozyme 435)
(Kajian Awal Penghasilan Monoasilgliserol dan Diasilgliserol Minyak Kelapa Dara Melalui Gliserolisis Berenzim Menggunakan Lipase Candida antarctica (Novozyme 435))
Darfizzi Derawi, Nurin Afiqah Zairul Azman, Mohd Fadlly Jumadi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 640 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-05 |

6.    MOLLUSCICIDAL ACTIVITY OF Entada rheedii STEM BARK METHANOLIC EXTRACT AGAINST PADDY PEST Pomacea canaliculata (GOLDEN APPLE SNAIL)
(Aktiviti Moluskisida oleh Ekstrak Metanol Kulit Batang Entada rheedii Terhadap Perosak Padi Pomacea canaliculata (Siput Gondang Emas))
Nur Suraya Abdullah, Noorshilawati Abdul Aziz, Rosminah Mailon
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 517 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-06 |

7.    THE COMMON PITFALL OF USING ENRICHMENT FACTOR IN ASSESSING SOIL HEAVY METAL POLLUTION
(Kepincangan Penggunaan Faktor Pengkayaan dalam Menilai Pencemaran Logam Berat di dalam Tanah)
Seng-Chee Poh and Norhayati Mohd Tahir
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1262 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-07 |

8.    SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF N-BROMOBENZOYL-N'-(1,10-PHENANTHROLIN-5-YL)THIOUREA DERIVATIVES
(Sintesis dan Penentuan Struktur Ligan Terbitan N-Bromobenzoil-N'-(1,10-Fenantrolin-5-il)tiourea)
Rosidah Shardin, Siew San Tan, Mohammad B. Kassim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 826 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-08 |

9.    SOLIDIFIED FLOATING ORGANIC DROP MICROEXTRACTION–ELECTROTHERMAL ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY FOR THE DETERMINATION OF TRACE AMOUNTS OF LEAD IN WATER SAMPLES
(Pengekstrakan Mikro Pemejalan Titisan Organik Terapung-Spektrometri Serapan Atom Elektrotermal bagi Penentuan Jumlah Surih Plumbum di dalam Sampel Air)
Arnon Thongsaw, Ratana Sananmuang, Gareth M. Ross, Wipharat Chuachuad Chaiyasith
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 856 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-09 |

10.   GROWTH EVALUATION OF MICROALGAE ISOLATED FROM PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT IN SYNTHETIC MEDIA
(Penilaian Pertumbuhan Mikroalga Yang Telah Dipencil Dari Effluen Kilang Minyak Sawit Dalam Media Sintetik)
Sharifah Najiha Badar, Zahira Yaakob, Sharifah Najiha Timmiati
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 996 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-10 |

11.   DETERMINATION OF CAFFEINE IN SURFACE WATER USING SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION AND HIGH PERFOMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY
(Penentuan Kafien di Permukaan Air Mengunakan Pengekstrakan Fasa Pepejal dan Kromatografi Cecair Prestasi Tinggi)
Fouad Fadhil Al-Qaim, Siti Hasmah Jusof, Md Pauzi Abdullah, Zainab Haider Mussa, Nurfaizah Abu Tahrim, Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik, Mohamed Rozali Othman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 617 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-11 |

12.   SCREENING OF TROPICAL NATIVE AQUATIC PLANTS FOR POLISHING PULP AND PAPER MILL FINAL EFFLUENT
(Saringan Tumbuhan Akuatik Asli Tropika untuk Rawatan Penambahbaikan Sisa Pulpa dan Kertas)
Jamilah Ahmad, Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah, Hassimi Abu Hassan, Reehan Adne Abdul Rahman, Mushrifah Idris
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 803 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-12 |

13.   CHARACTERIZATION STUDIES OF SODIUM ALGINATE/SULFONATED GRAPHENE OXIDE BASED POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL
(Kajian Pencirian Bagi Membran Elektrolit Polimer Berasaskan Sodium Alginat/Sulfonat Grafin Oksida untuk Sel Bahan Api Metanol Langsung)
Norazuwana Shaari and Siti Kartom Kamarudin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 717 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-13 |

14.   ROLE OF ACTIVE CHROMIUM SPECIES ON DIFFERENT SUPPORT FOR DEHYDROGENATION OF PROPANE
(Peranan Spesies Kromium Aktif pada Penyokong yang Berbeza dalam Tindak balas Penyahhidrogenan Gas Propana)
Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak, Zatil Amali Che Ramli, Ibdal Satar, Mohamed Wahab Mohamed Hisham, Mohd Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 591 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-14 |

15.   COMPARISON STUDY BETWEEN EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING ON CELLULAR STRUCTURE OF PP/PS/PMMA TERNARY BLEND FOAM
(Kajian Perbandingan di antara Kaedah Proses Penyemperitan dan Proses Pengacuan Suntikan ke atas Struktur Sel PP/PS/PMMA Campuran Pertigaan Busar Polimer)
Rahida Wati Sharudin and Masahiro Ohshima
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1844 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-15 |

16.   SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDROXYAPATITE NANOPARTICLE
(Sintesis dan Pencirian Nanozarah Hidrosiapatit)
Sahlil Miraz Mohamed Rafie and Darman Nordin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1192 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-16 |

17.   IRON AND MANGANESE REMOVAL BY NANOFILTRATION AND ULTRAFILTRATION MEMBRANES: INFLUENCE OF pH ADJUSTMENT
(Penyingkiran Besi dan Mangan oleh Membran Penurasan-Nano dan Penurasan-Ultra: Pengaruh Pelarasan pH)
Norherdawati Kasim, Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Siti Rozaimah Sheikh Abdullah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 399 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-17 |

18.   CHARACTERIZATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON USING CHEMICAL ACTIVATION VIA MICROWAVE ULTRASONIC SYSTEM
(Pencirian Karbon Teraktif Menggunakan Sistem Pengaktifan Kimia Melalui Ketuhar Gelombang Ultrasonik)
Norakmalah Mohd Zawawi, Fazlena Hamzah, Mahanim Sarif, Shareena Fairuz Abdul Manaf, Ani Idris
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 986 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-18 |

19.   CeO₂-TiO₂ FOR PHOTOREDUCTION OF CO₂ TO METHANOL UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT: EFFECT OF CERIA LOADING
(CeO₂-TiO₂ untuk Penurunan CO₂ kepada Metanol di bawah Radiasi Cahaya Nampak:Kesan Pemuatan Ceria)
Hamidah Abdullah, Nur Aminatulmimi Ismail, Zahira Yaakob, Maksudur R. Khan, Syarifah Abd Rahim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 618 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-19 |

20.   EFFECT OF CALCINATION TEMPERATURE ON ZnO/TIO₂ COMPOSITE IN PHOTOCATALYTIC TREATMENT OF PHENOL UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT
(Kesan Pengkalsinan Suhu ke atas Komposit ZnO/TiO₂ untuk Menyingkirkan Fenol Melalui Fotopemangkin di bawah Cahaya Nampak)
Nur Syazrin Amalina Abdullah, Sufian So’aib, Jaganatthan Krishnan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 998 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-20 |

21.   TREATMENT OF METHYLENE BLUE IN WASTEWATER USING Scirpus grossus
(Rawatan Metilena Biru dalam Air Sisa Menggunakan Scirpus grossus)
Enas Abdulqader, Siti Rozaimah Abdullah, Hassimi Abu Hasan, Reehan Adre Ab. Rahim, Mushrifah Idris
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 819 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-21 |

22.   CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH
(Pencirian Kimia dan Fizikal Bagi Tandan Kosong Buah Kelapa Sawit)
Nurul Suraya Rosli, Shuhaida Harun, Jamaliah Md Jahim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1498 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-22 |

23.   PALM KERNEL SHELL-DERIVED BIOCHAR AND CATALYST FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION
(Biochar dan Pemangkin Berasaskan Tempurung Kelapa Sawit untuk Penghasilan Biodiesel)
Dayang Nuradila, Wan Azlina Wan Ab Karim Ghani, Azil Bahari Alias
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 956 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-23 |

24.   PREDICTION OF INDUSTRIAL CATALYSTS DEACTIVATION RATE USING FIRST PRINCIPLE MODEL AND OPERATING DATA
(Ramalan Kadar Penyahaktifan Mangkin Industri Menggunakan Model Prinsip Pertama dan Data Operasi)
Abbas Azarpour and Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 857 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-24 |

25.   THE EFFECT OF GLUCOSE ADDITION IN ACETONE-BUTANOL-ETHANOL FERMENTATION FROM PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT BY Clostridium acetobutylicum NCIMB 619
(Kesan Penambahan Glukosa dalam Fermentasi Aseton-Butanol-Etanol daripada Efluen Kilang Kelapa Sawit oleh Clostridium acetobutylicum NCIMB 619)
Azima Syafaini Japar, Mohd. Sobri Takriff, Jamaliah Md. Jahim, Abdul Amir Hassan Kadhum
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 520 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-25 |

26.   POLYETHERSULFONE/PLURONIC F127 BLENDED NANOFILTRATION MEMBRANES FOR XYLITOL PURIFICATION
(Membran Penurasan-Nano Campuran Polietersulfon/Pluronik F127 untuk Penulinan Xilitol)
Khalefa A. Faneer, Rosiah Rohani, Abdul Wahab Mohammad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 974 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-26 |

27.   SEED CULTURE CONDITIONS FOR HIGH YIELD OF CELLULOLYTIC ENZYMES PRODUCTION FROM Pycnoporus sanguineus
(Keadaan Kultur Benih untuk Penghasilan Enzim Selulolitik daripada Pycnoporus sanguineus)
Rafidah Jalil, Mohd Sahaid Kalil, Norliza Abdul Rahman, Aidil Abdul Hamid, Mohd Farid Ahmad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 526 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-27 |

28.   CRUDE PALM OIL BIODIESEL BY TRANSESTERIFICATION PROCESS USING CHOLINE HYDROXIDE CATALYST
(Biodiesel Minyak Sawit Mentah Melalui Proses Transesterifikasi Menggunakan Mangkin Kolin Hidroksida)
Renita Manurung, Nadya G. Bestari, Dania K. Syabri
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 638 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-28 |

29.   SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND CATALYTIC PERFORMANCE OF CERIA-SUPPORTED COBALT CATALYST FOR METHANE DRY REFORMING TO SYNGAS
(Sintesis, Pencirian dan Prestasi Mangkin Kobalt Sokongan Ceria untuk Penghasilan Semula Metana Kontang Kepada Gas Sintesis)
Bamidele V. Ayodele, Mohd Nasir Nor Shahirah, Maksudur R. Khan, Chin Kui Cheng
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1364 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-29 |

30.   EFFECTS OF AGITATION CONDITIONS ON BACTERIAL CELLULOSE PRODUCTION BY Acetobacter xylinum 0416 IN FERMENTATION OF MATURED COCONUT WATER MEDIUM
(Kesan Goncangan ke atas Penghasilan Selulosa Bakteria oleh Acetobacter xylinum 0416 Melalui Fermentasi Air Kelapa Tua)
Faezah Esa, Norliza Abd. Rahman, Mohd Sahaid Kalil, Siti Masrinda Tasirin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 663 K ) || DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2101-30 |