Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 21 No 2 2017

  Articles 10-19 are selected papers from the "National Congress on Membrane Technology (NATCOM 2016), 'Membranes Technology for Efficient Separation and Energy Generation​', 24 - 25 August 2016, Pulai Spring Resort, Johor Bahru; organised by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia."
Guest Editor: Lau Woei Jye

  Articles 20-26 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 REVIEW OF EXPLOSIVE RESIDUE DETECTION FROM FORENSIC CHEMISTRY PERSPECTIVE
(Satu Ulasan Pengesanan Residu Letupan dari Sudut Pandangan Kimia Forensik)
Mohamad Afiq Mohamed Huri, Umi Kalthom Ahmad, Roliana Ibrahim, Mustafa Omar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 925 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-01 |

2.    GLUCOSE PRODUCTION FROM STEAM-ALKALI-CHEMICAL PRE-TREATED OIL PALM TRUNK BIOMASS VIA ENZYMATIC SACCHARIFICATION PROCESS
(Penghasilan Glukosa dari Pra-Rawatan Wap-Kimia-Alkali Biomas Batang Kelapa Sawit Melalui Proses Sakarifikasi Enzim)
Nurul Wahidah Mazlan, Long Wee Lai, Nur Akmal Suliman, Marini Ibrahim, Rahmad Mohd Taib, Rozila Alias
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 659 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-02 |

3.    THE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS FROM YOUNG TUBERS of Hydnophytum formicarum
(Juzuk Kimia Daripada Tuber Muda Hydnophytum formicarum)
Nur Shafiqa Abdullah, Wan Yaacob Wan Ahmad, Noor Aziiraa Sabri
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 614 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-03 |

4.    ISOLATION OF FOUR STEROIDS FROM THE LEAVES OF FERN Adiantum latifolium Lam
(Pengasingan Empat Steroid Daripada Daun Paku Pakis Adiantum latifolium Lam)
Andi Rifki Rosandy, Nurnida Mohd. Kamal, Noraini Talip, Rozida Khalid, Muntaz Abu Bakar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 550 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-04 |

5.    THE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS FROM THE FRUITS OF Johannesteijsmannia altifrons AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY
(Komposisi Kimia Daripada Buah Johannesteijsmannia altifrons dan Aktiviti Antibakteria)
Noor Aziiraa Sabri, Wan Yaacob Wan Ahmad, Nur Shafiqa Abdullah, Nazlina Ibrahim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 747 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-05 |

6.    GEOCHEMISTRY AND CLAY MINERALS OF SURFACE SEDIMENTS OF SOUTHWESTERN JOHOR, MALAYSIA
(Geokimia dan Mineral-mineral Liat Enapan Permukaan di Barat Daya Johor, Malaysia)
Hasrizal Shaari, Noor Azhar Mohd Shazili, Lina Idayu Abdullah, Nor Antonina Abdullah, Mohd Lokman Husain, Norhayati Md. Tahir
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1064 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-06 |

7.    THE SYNTHESIS OF ZINC OXIDE/CARBON SPHERES NANOCOMPOSITES AND FIELD ELECTRON EMISSION PROPERTIES
(Sintesis Nanokomposit Zink Oksida/Sfera Karbon dan Sifat Pemancaran Elektron Medan)
Suriani Abu Bakar, Suhufa Alfarisa, Azmi Mohamed, Norhayati Hashim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1316 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-07 |

8.    ISOTHERMAL MODELLING BASED EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF DISSOLVED HYDROGEN SULFIDE ADSORPTION FROM WASTE WATER USING EGGSHELL BASED ACTIVATED CARBON
(Model Isoterma Berdasarkan Kajian Penjerapan Hidrogen Sulfida Terlarut daripada Air Sisa Menggunakan Karbon yang Diaktifkan Berasaskan Kulit Telur)
Omar Abed Habeeb, Ramesh Kanthasamy, Gomaa Abdelgawad Mohammed Ali, Rosli Mohd. Yunus
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1061 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-08 |

9.    A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE INHIBITORY ACTION OF SOME GREEN INHIBITORS ON THE CORROSION OF MILD STEEL IN HYDROCHLORIC ACID MEDIUM
(Kajian Perbandingan Tindakan Rencatan oleh Perencat Hijau ke atas Pengaratan Keluli Lembut di dalam Medium Asid Hidroklorik)
Moorthy Shyamala and Arthanas Arulanantham
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 877 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-09 |

10.   MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF POLY(VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE-CO-TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MEMBRANE: EFFECT OF SOLVENTS AND POLYMER CONCENTRATIONS
(Sifat-Sifat Morfologi Membran Kepingan Rata Poli(Vinilidena Fluorida-Ko Tetrafluoridaetilena): Kesan Pelarut dan Kepekatan Polimer)
Amira Mohd Nasib, Irfan Hatim, Nora Jullok, Hameed R. Alamery
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 2054 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-10 |

11.   PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF DIFFERENT LOADING OF ZINC OXIDE ON ACTIVATED CARBON NANOFIBERS
(Penyediaan dan Pencirian Gentian-Nano Karbon Teraktif Pada Kepekatan Zink Oksida Yang Berbeza)
Faten Ermala Che Othman, Norhaniza Yusof, Amirul Afiat Raffi, Hasrinah Hasbullah, Farhana Aziz, Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1094 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-11 |

12.   SURFACE MODIFICATION OF PSF/TIO₂ MEMBRANES USING SILANE COUPLING AGENTS AND DC PLASMA TECHNIQUE
(Modifikasi Permukaan Membran PSF/TiO₂ Menggunakan Ejen Gandingan Silana dan Teknik Plasma DC)
Soraya Ruangdit, Thawat Chittrakarn, Sudkhet Anuchit, Chalad Yuenyao
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1001 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-12 |

13.   FABRICATION OF PES/MnO MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANES FOR CADMIUM REMOVAL
(Pembuatan PES/MnO Membran Campuran Matrik dalam Penyingkiran Kadmium)
Soon Onn Lai, Kok Chung Chong, Zhi Wei Kerk, Boon Seng Ooi,Woei Jye Lau
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1092 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-13 |

14.   A FABRICATION OF A LOW–COST ZEOLITE BASED CERAMIC MEMBRANE VIA PHASE INVERSION AND SINTERING TECHNIQUE
(Fabrikasi Membran Seramik Kos Rendah Berasaskan Zeolit Melalui Kaedah Penyongsangan Fasa dan Sinteran)
Mohd Ridhwan Adam, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Mohd Hafiz Puteh, Mohammad Arif Budiman Pauzan, Mukhlis A Rahman, Juhana Jaafar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1210 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-14 |

15.   THE EFFECT OF NOVEL MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBE-TITANIA NANOTUBE HYBRID IN POLYAMIDE ACTIVE LAYER TOWARDS WATER PERMEABILITY AND HIGH SODIUM CHLORIDE REJECTION PERFORMANCE OF NANOFILTRATION MEMBRANE DESALINATION
(Kesan Novel Hibrid Karbon Tiub Nano Pelbagai Dinding-Titania Tiub Nano dalam Lapisan Aktif Poliamida Terhadap Prestasi Kebolehtelapan Air dan Penyingkiran Natrium Klorida yang Tinggi Bagi Membran Penapisan Nano Pengenyahmasin)
Ihsan Wan Azelee, Pei Sean Goh, Woei Jye Lau, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Masood Rezaei Dasht Arzhandi, Kar Chun Wong, Mahesan Naidu Subramaniam
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 786 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-15 |

16.   THE INFLUENCE OF CARBONIZATION TEMPERATURE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARBON MEMBRANE WITH SUPERIOR CO₂/CH₄ SEPARATION PERFORMANCE
(Pengaruh Suhu Karbonisasi Kepada Pembangunan Membran Karbon Dengan Kesan Pemisahan Gas CO₂/CH₄ Yang Cemerlang)
Norazlianie Sazali,Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh, Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Nor Hafiza Ismail, Norafiqah Rosman, Farhana Aziz, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 681 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-16 |

17.   REMOVAL AND RECOVERY OF CHROMIUM(VI) ION VIA TRI-N-OCTYL METHYLAMMONIUMCHLORIDE-KEROSENE POLYPROPYLENE SUPPORTED LIQUID MEMBRANE
(Penyingkiran dan Pemulihan Semula Kromium(VI) melalui Membran Cecair Berpenyokong Tri-n-oktil metilammoniumklorida-kerosin-polipropilena)
Raja Norimie Raja Sulaiman and Norasikin Othman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1191 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-17 |

18.   THE MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES STUDY OF PHOTOCATALYTIC TIO₂/PVDF DUAL LAYER HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE FOR ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING COMPOUNDS DEGRADATION
(Kajian Sifat Morfologi Membran Fotopemangkin Gentian Berongga Dwi Lapisan TiO₂/PVDF untuk Penguraian Sebatian Pengganggu Endokrin)
Roziana Kamaludin, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman,Siti Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir, Mukhlis A Rahman, Juhana Jaafar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 930 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-18 |

19.   METHANOL PERMEABILITY AND PROPERTIES OF POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE BASED ON GRAPHENE OXIDE- SULFONATED (POLYETHER ETHER) KETONE
(Kebolehtelapan Metanol dan Sifat-Sifat Membran Polimer Elektrolit Berasaskan Grafin Oksida-Polieter Eter Keton Tersulfon)
Nuor Sariyan Suhaimin, Madzlan Aziz, Juhana Jaafar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 573 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-19 |

20.   RADIOTRACER APPLICATION IN MALAYSIA: RESIDENCE TIME DISTRIBUTION STUDY
(Aplikasi Teknologi Penyurih di Malaysia: Kajian Taburan Masa Mastautin)
Noraishah Othman, Nor Pa’iza Mohamed Hassan, Roslan Yahya, Mior Ahmad Khusaini Adnan, Mohd Rabaie Shari, Hearie Hassan, Airwan Affendy Mahmood
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 803 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-20 |

21.   RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY ON WAX DEPOSIT OPTIMIZATION
(Pengoptimuman Lilin Mendap Menggunakan Kaedah Gerak Balas Permukaan)
Norida Ridzuan, Zulkefli Yaacob, Fatmawati Adam
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 681 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-21 |

22.   ISOLATION, PURIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MICROALGAE FROM COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT ENVIRONMENT
(Pemencilan, Penulenan dan Identifikasi Mikroalga daripada Persekitaran Loji Janakuasa Arang Batu)
Muhammad Nazry Chik, Liyana Yahya, Kamrul Fakir Kamarudin, Ding Gong Tao, Mohd Sobri Takriff
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 843 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-22 |

23.   EFFECT OF MASS LOADING AND MICROWAVE ABSORBER APPLICATION METHOD ON THE PRODUCT FROM MICROWAVE ASSISTED PYROLYSIS OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT
(Kesan Beban Jisim dan Aplikasi Kaedah Penyerap Gelombang Mikro Kepada Produk Terhasil daripada Sisa Buangan Kilang Kelapa Sawit Melalui Proses Pirolisis Bantuan Gelombang Mikro)
Zakiuddin Januri, Siti Shawalliah Idris, Hafifah Amirah Akhawan, Norazah Abd. Rahman, Sharmeela Matali, Shareena Fairuz Abd Manaf
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 907 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-23 |

24.   MOLECULAR WEIGHT CUT-OFF DETERMINATION OF PRESSURE FILTRATION MEMBRANES VIA COLORIMETRIC DETECTION METHOD
(Penentuan Berat Sekatan Molekul Bagi Membran Penurasan TekananMelalui Kaedah Pengesanan Kolorimetri)
Izzati Izni Yusoff, Rosiah Rohani, Abdul Wahab Mohammad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 720 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-24 |

25.   PALM OIL-BASED PRECURSORS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF POLYMERIC DELIVERY SYSTEM
(Pelopor Berasaskan Minyak Sawit untuk Pembangunan Sistem Penyampai Polimer)
Rida Tajau, Rosiah Rohani, Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak, Mek Zah Salleh
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 842 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-25 |

26.   CHARACTERIZATION OF SODIUM SILICATE DERIVED FROM SUGARCANE BAGASSE ASH
(Pencirian Natrium Silikat yang Dihasilkan daripada Abu Hampas Tebu)
Norsuraya Sahiron, Norhasyimi Rahmat, Fazlena Hamzah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 632 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2102-26 |