Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 21 No 3 2017

  Articles 11-17 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 18-25 are selected papers from the "International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology (ICCEIB 2016), FEW: Emerging for Sustainable Future, 28 - 30 November 2016, Bayou Hotel Malacca; organised by Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resource Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia."
Guest Editor: Siti Kholijah Abdul Mudalip

1.    ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (ELISA)-BASED-SENSOR FOR DETERMINATION OF BENZO[A]PYRENE IN RIVER WATER USING SCREEN-PRINTED GOLD ELECTRODE
(Sensor-berasaskan Ujian Enzim-Pengerap Immuno (ELISA) untuk Pengesanan Benzo[a]pirina dalam Air Sungai Menggunakan Elektrod Emas Skrin Tercetak)
Noor Sheryna Jusoh, Alyza Azzura Abd Rahman Azmi, Azrilawani Ahmad
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 611 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-01 |

2.    GAMMA RADIATION-INDUCED GRAFTING OF ACETIC ACID ONTO EXPANDED POLY(TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) MEMBRANES FOR BIOMATERIAL APPLICATIONS
(Pencantuman Teraruh Sinaran Gama Asid Asetik ke atas Regangan Membran Poli(tetrafluoraetilena) bagi Aplikasi Biobahan)
Zaitizila Ismail, Norsyahidah Mohd Hidzir, Nur Ain Mohd Radzali, Irman Abdul Rahman
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 589 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-02 |

3.    BIOACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENTARY ENDOCRINE DISRUPTING CHEMICALS (EDCs) BY THE BENTHIC FISH, Pleuronectes yokohamae
(Biopenumpukan Bahan Kimia Pengganggu Endokrin (EDCs) oleh Ikan Bentik, Pleuronectes yokohamae)
Nurulnadia Mohd Yusoff, Jiro Koyama, Seiichi Uno
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 833 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-03 |

4.    INTERACTION OF N,N’-BIS[4-[1-(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)] SALICYLIDENE]-PHENYLDIAMINE-NICKEL(II) AND COPPER(II) COMPLEXES WITH G-QUADRUPLEX DNA
(Interaksi Antara Kompleks N, N'-Bis [4- [1- (2-Hidroksietoksi)] Saliksalidin] -Fenildiamina-Nikel(II) dan Kuprum(II) Bersama DNA G-Kuadrupleks)
Roshatiara Shamsuddin, Muhammad Ameerullah Sahudin, Nur Hasyareeda Hassan, Nurul Huda Abd Karim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 732 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-04 |

5.    MARKOV CHAIN MONTE CARLO METHOD FOR HANDLING MISSING DATA IN AIR QUALITY DATASETS
(Kaedah Rantai Markov Monte Carlo Untuk Mengurus Data Hilang Di Dalam Data Kualiti Udara)
Norhazlina Suhaimi, Nurul Adyani Ghazali, Muhammad Yazid Nasir, Muhammad Izwan Zariq Mokhtar, Nor Azam Ramli
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 596 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-05 |

6.    SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURAL, CHEMICAL PROPERTIES, AND ANTI-BACTERIAL SCREENING OF Sm(III) THIOSEMICARBAZONE COMPLEXES
(Sintesis, Struktur, Sifat-Sifat Kimia, dan Penyaringan Antibakteria bagi Kompleks Sm(III) Tiosemikarbazon)
Nur Nadia Dzulkifli, Yang Farina, Bohari M.Yamin, Nazlina Ibrahim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 850 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-06 |

7.    SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDROXYAPATITE FROM BULK SEASHELLS AND ITS POTENTIAL USAGE AS LEAD IONS ADSORBENT
(Sintesis dan Pencirian Hidroksiapatit dari Kulit Kerang dan Potensi Sebagai Penjerap Ion Plumbum)
Marinah Mohd Ariffin, Norhafiza Ilyana Yatim, Sofiah Hamzah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1363 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-07 |

8.    THE ANALYSIS OF THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS GENERATED FROM PORCINE TISSUES EXPOSED TO OUTDOOR BURNING CONDITIONS
(Analisis Produk Penguraian Haba Yang Terhasil Daripada Tisu Khinzir Yang Terdedah Kepada Pembakaran Terbuka)
Gina Francesca Gabriel, Azima Ismail, Atiah Ayuni, Khairul Osman, Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1026 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-08 |

9.   METALS CONTAMINATION USING Polymesoda expansa (MARSH CLAM) AS BIO-INDICATOR IN KELANTAN RIVER, MALAYSIA
(Pencemaran Logam di Sungai Kelantan, Malaysia Menggunakan Polymesoda expansa (Lokan) Sebagai Penunjuk Biologi)
Ong Meng Chuan, Muhammad Izzat Kamaruzaman, Yong Jaw Chuen, Kamaruzzaman Bin Yunus, Joseph Bidai
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 710 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-09 |

10.   DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A REVERSE PHASE-HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY-ULTRAVIOLET METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS DETECTION OF CAFFEINE AND PHENOLPHTHALEIN IN WEIGHT REDUCING SUPPLEMENTS
(Pembangunan dan Pengesahsahihan Kaedah Fasa Terbalik-Kromatografi Cecair Prestasi Tinggi Ultraungu bagi Pengesanan Kafein dan Fenolftalein Dalam Suplemen Pengurangan Berat Badan)
Elham Mohammadi Nasr and Lai Chun Wong
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 523 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-10 |

11.   REMOVAL OF LEAD(II) FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION USING POLYACRYLONITRILE/ZINC OXIDE ACTIVATED CARBON NANOFIBERS
(Penyingkiran Plumbum(II) daripada Larutan Akues Mengunakan Gentian Nano Karbon Teraktif Poliakrilonitril/Zink Oksida)
Norfadhilatuladha Abdullah, Muhamad Hanis Tajuddin, Norhaniza Yusof, Juhana Jaafar, Farhana Aziz, Nurasyikin Misdan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 816 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-11 |

12.   COMPARISON ON IN VITRO DEGRADATION OF POLYCAPROLACTONE AND POLYCAPROLACTONE/GELATIN NANOFIBROUS SCAFFOLD
(Perbandingan Degradasi In Vitro Bagi Perancah Gentian Nano Polikaprolakton dan Polikaprolakton/Gelatin)
Lim Mim Mim and Naznin Sultana
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1488 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-12 |

13.   EFFECT OF BORE FLUID COMPOSITION ON STRUCTURAL AND PERFORMANCE OF POLYPHENYLSULFONE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE CONTACTOR FOR DEACDIFICATION OF CRUDE PALM OIL
(Kesan Komposisi Cecair Lubang pada Struktur dan Prestasi Membran Gentian Geronggang Polifenilsulfona Membran Kontaktor untuk Penyahasidan Minyak Sawit Mentah)
Noor Hidayu Othman, Ahmadilfitri Md Noor, Mohd Suria Affandi Yusoff, Pei Sean Goh, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Woei Jye Lau, Be Cheer Ng, Norafiqah Ismail
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 639 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-13 |

14.   A REVIEW OF OILFIELD WASTEWATER TREATMENT USING MEMBRANE FILTRATION OVER CONVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
(Ulasan Mengenai Rawatan Sisa Medan Minyak Menggunakan Teknologi Membran Penapisan Berbanding Teknologi Konvensional)
Syarifah Nazirah Wan Ikhsan, Norhaniza Yusof, Farhana Aziz, Nurasyikin Misdan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 877 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-14 |

15.   POLY(EUGENOL SULFONATE) - SULFONATED POLYETHERIMIDE NEW BLENDS MEMBRANE PROMISING FOR DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL
(Membran Campuran daripada Poli(Eugenol Sulfonat) dan Polieterimida Sulfonat yang Menjanjikan untuk Sel Bahan Api Metanol Langsung)
Eka Cahya Muliawati, Mardi Santoso, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Juhana Jaafar, Mohd. Taufiq Salleh, Silvana Dwi Nurherdiana, Nurul Widiastuti
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1096 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-15 |

16.   PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON POWER GENERATION BY Bacilli E1 USING DUAL CHAMBER MICROBIAL FUEL CELL
(Kajian Awal Penghasilan Elektrik oleh Basilli El Menggunakan Sel Bahan Api Mikroorganisma Dwi-kebuk)
Nazlee Faisal Ghazali, Nik Azmi Nik Mahmood, Kamarul Asri Ibrahim, Amir Asyraf Nasaruddin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 515 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-16 |

17.   CORRELATION BETWEEN PROTON CONDUCTIVITY, HYDROPHILICITY, AND THERMAL STABILITY OF CHITOSAN/MONTMORILLONITE COMPOSITE MEMBRANE MODIFIED GPTMS AND THEIR PERFORMANCE IN DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELL
(Hubungan antara Kekonduksian Proton, Sifat Hidrofil dan Kestabilan Termal atas Membran Komposit Kitosan/Montmorillonit dengan Modifikasi GPTMS dan Prestasinya dalam Sel Bahan Api Metanol Langsung)
Mochammad Purwanto, Lukman Atmaja, M.T. Salleh, Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Juhana Jaafar, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Mardi Santoso, Nurul Widiastuti
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1101 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-17 |

18.   MICROWAVE-ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUND FROM PINEAPPLE SKINS: THE OPTIMUM OPERATING CONDITION AND COMPARISON WITH SOXHLET EXTRACTION
(Pengekstrakan Sebatian Fenolik daripada Kulit Nenas dengan Bantuan Gelombang Mikro: Pengoptimuman Keadaan Pengendalian dan Perbandingan dengan Pengekstrakan Soxhlet)
Nor Halaliza Alias and Zulkifly Abbas
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 619 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-18 |

19.   PRELIMINARY STUDY ON Pd-BASED BINARY CATALYSTS SUPPORTED WITH CARBON NANOFIBER FOR THE ELECTROOXIDATION OF GLYCEROL
(Kajian Awal ke atas Mangkin Berasaskan Pd Disokong dengan Gentian Nano Karbon untuk Pengoksidaan Elektro Gliserol)
Norilhamiah Yahya, Siti Kartom Kamaruddin, Nabila Abdul Karim, Mohd Shahbudin Masdar, Kee Shyuan Loh
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 889 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-19 |

20.   THE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT RATIOS OF SONOCHEMICALLY ASSISTED NICKEL OXIDE AND ZIRCONIUM OXIDE CATALYSTS IN SYNGAS PRODUCTION
(Kesan-Kesan Pelbagai Nisbah Pemangkin Nikel Oksida dan Zirkonium Oksida dengan Rawatan Sonokimia Terhadap Penghasilan Singas)
Wan Nurdiyana Wan Amarina, Wong Yee Ching, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 838 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-20 |

21.   PRELIMINARY STUDY OF SULFUR DIOXIDE REMOVAL USING CALCINED EGG SHELL
(Kajian Awal Penyingkiran Sulfur Dioksida Menggunakan Kulit Telur Yang Di Kalsin)
Sumathi Sethupathi, Yap Chen Kai, Leong Loong Kong, Yamuna Munusamy, Mohamed Jaber Khalil Bashir, Nurshasabila Iberahim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 484 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-21 |

22.   EXTRACTION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS (MANGIFERIN) FROM MAHKOTA DEWA (Phaleria macrocarpa) FRUITS USING SUBCRITICAL WATER: EFFECT OF PROCESS PARAMETERS ON EXTRACTION YIELD
(Pengekstrakan Bahan Bioaktif (Mangiferin) dari Buah Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) Menggunakan Kaedah Air Subgenting: Kesan Parameter Proses Terhadap Hasil Ekstrak)
Nurmaryam Aini Hashim, Ummi Najihah Md. Hashim, Siti Kholijah Abdul Mudalip, Noorlisa Harun, Fatmawati Adam, Rohaida Che Man, Siti Zubaidah Sulaiman, Zatul Iffah Mohd Arshad, Shalyda Md. Shaarani
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 805 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-22 |

23.   ALGAE OIL EXTRACTION FROM FRESHWATER MICROALGAE Chlorella vulgaris
(Pengekstrakan Minyak Alga Daripada Mikroalga Air Tawar Chlorella vulgaris)
Nurfarahanim Abdullah, Nur Amelia Amran, Nur Hidayah Mat Yasin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 683 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-23 |

24.   O₃/S₂O₈^2- OXIDATION OF REACTIVE RED 120: EFFECT OF OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS
(Pengoksidaan O₃/S₂O₈^2- Terhadap Reactive Red 120: Kesan Parameter Operasi)
Siti Nasuha Sabri, Che Zulzikrami Azner Abidin, Fahmi Muhammad Ridwan, Ong Soon An, Razi Ahmad, Kow Su Huan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 802 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-24 |

25.   CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS WITH ENHANCED THERMAL STABILITY REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE
(Nanokristal Selulosa Dengan Ketahanan Haba Yang Tinggi Berasaskan Poliuretina Termoplastik)
Khairatun Najwa Mohd Amin, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai, Darren Martin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 566 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2103-25 |