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Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT)University of Malaya
ANNUALREPORT2016
Block A, Level 3,IPS Building,
University of Malaya,50603 Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIATel: +603-7967-6954Fax: +603-7967-6556
Email: [email protected] / web: www.nanocat.um.edu.my
Table ofcontents
This report outlines the performance of the centre for research in nanotechnology and catalysis over the calendar year 2016. The report concentrates on the centre’s financial and academic performance, and describes the centre’s strategy for growth. All the data included was acquired over the period January 1st 2016 to January 1st 2017. The amount of grant (RM) listed was based on calendar year of 2016 from both new and ongoing projects.
Issued by NANOCAT International & Corporate Relations Unit (NANOICR) For Publicity.
1st June 2017
Director's Statement
About NANOCAT Centre
NANOCAT Organization Structure
Funding 2016
Publications
Awards and Distinctions
Research Facility
Internationalization & Networking 2016
NANOCAT Management 2016
NANOCAT Academic Staffs
NANOCAT Postgraduate Students 2016
NANOCAT Graduates 2016
Collaborators
Journal Publications 2016
Conference Publications 2016
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NANOTECHNOLOGY AND CATALYSIS
RESEARCH CENTRE (NANOCAT)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMBICAT WAS
ESTABLISHED IN 2001 IN UNIVERSITY
OF MALAYA WITH STRONG SUPPORT
GRANT FROM MOSTI AND UM.
NANOCAT HAS BEEN INITIATED IN 2001
UNTIL NOW. NANOCAT ASPIRES TO
BE A LEADER AND PARTNER CHOICE
WORLDWIDE IN NANOSTRUCTURED
MATERIALS, BIOMASS, COMBINATORIAL
TECHNOLOGY. IN ADDITION, NANOCAT
ASPIRES TO PROMOTE RESEARCH
EXCELLENCE BY MAKING EQUIPMENT
AND FACILITIES IN NANOMATERIAL
SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION,
CATALYSIS AND COMBINATORIAL
TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBLE.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
VisionTo be an internationally renowned and recognised CoE in Catalysis and Nanomaterials
MissionTo advance technological excellence in multidisciplinary research to address the key challenges of 21st century.
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Prof Dr. Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid
Director of Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), a potential
National HICOE and UM COE.
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1 TiO2 nanocrystals grown on graphene film for efficient solar-driven water splitting system, NanoKebangsaan 2016, 10 Oct 2016 to 12 Oct 2016, Kementerian Sains, Teknologi & Inovasi (MOSTI),(National)
2 Catalytic Conversion of Palm-based Resource into Biofuels by Using Natural Clamshell Catalyst,National Seminar on palm oil milling, refining, environment and quality (POMREQ), 29 Nov 2016 to30 Nov 2016, Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), (National)
3 Comparison of polyol ester base-biolubricant base oil production from bio oil and vegetable oilmodel compound over alginate-derived solid acid catalyst, The 29 Malaysian Analytical ChemistrySymposium (SKAM29), 15 Aug 2016 to 17 Aug 2016, Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society(ANALIS), (National)
4 Production of palm-base cellulose nanomaterial via chemical process, National Seminar on palm oilmilling, refining, environment and quality (POMREQ), 29 Nov 2016 to 30 Nov 2016, Malaysian PalmOil Board, (National)
5 Solar driven green and sustainable TiO2/CuO-chitosan/glass plate photocatalyst, Invention,innovation and design exposition 2016 (IIDEX 2016), 20 Sep 2016 to 23 Sep 2016, UniversitiTeknologi Mara, (National)
6 Halatuju Nanocellulose di Malaysia, Bengkel Perbincangan Hala Tuju Penyelidikan Nanocellulose diMalaysia, 14 Nov 2016 to 14 Nov 2016, Pusat Nanotecknologi Kebangsaan, Kementerian Sains,Teknologi dan Inovasi, Malaysia, (National)
Patents
Conference Publications (National)
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1 Md. Eaqub Ali, M.A.M. Hussain, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid, Double Gene Targeted Multiplex PCR Kitfor the Detection and Differentiation of Beef, Buffalo and Pig Derived Materials in Food Chain(MALAYSIA) Pl 2016701716
2 Wageeh A Yehye, Noorsaadah Binti Abd Rahman, Azhar Bin Ariffin, Abeer A Alhadi, A Method ForPreparing Semicarbazones (MALAYSIA) PI 2016704193
3 Samira Bagheri, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid, Graphene Quantum Dots As Lubricant Modifier(MALAYSIA) PI 2016701084
4 Joon Ching Juan, Siew Moi Phang, Aishah Binti Salleh, Chin Wei Lai, Phaik Eem Lim, Hui Yin Yeong,Hack Churl You, A Battery Separator (MALAYSIA) PI 2015704790
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29 Sonicated Carbon Supported Hydrotalcite-like Catalyst for Renewable Fuel Production,International Conference on Catalysis 2016 (iCAT2016), 20 Sep 2016 to 21 Sep 2016, Departmentof Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Academy Sciences of Malaysia,,(International)
30 Characterization of nanocellulose production via conventional method in controlling sizes,International Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016, 26 Feb 2016 to 28 Feb 2016,Universiti Teknologi Mara, (International)
31 Synthesis and properties of nanocrystalline cellulose with different concentration of acid catalysis,International Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016, 26 Feb 2016 to 28 Feb 2016,Universiti Teknologi Mara, (International)
32 Effective modification of TiO2 with chitosan photocatalyt: Study on physicochemical and adsorptionphoto-degradation properties, International Postgraduate Research Awards Seminar 2016(InPRAS2016), 25 Feb 2016 to 26 Feb 2016, University Malaya, (International)
33 Microstructures of Nanocellulose and Reinforcement in Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)Composites, 25th scientific conference miscropy society malaysia (25th scmsm), 07 Dec 2016 to 08Dec 2016, Persatuan Mikroskopi Malaysia, (International)
34 Photocatalytic effect on dipping cycles of Chitosan-TiO2 supported glass plate towards MethylOrange, International Seminar on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016, 26 Feb 2016 to 28 Feb2016, Universiti Teknologi Mara, (International)
35 Study on the antioxidant activity of acyl semicarbazides and acyl thiosemicarbazide derivativesbearing butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) moiety, 4th International Science PostgraduateConference 2016, 22 Feb 2016 to 23 Feb 2016, Postgraduate Student Society Faculty of Science(PGSSFS), Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, (International)
36 Development of antioxidant nanocellulose as an additive in polymeric materials, InternationalPostgraduate Research Awards Seminar (InPRAS2016), 25 Feb 2016 to 26 Feb 2016, UniversityMalaya, (International)
37 Synthesis of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) ligands as potential phenolic antioxidant, 4thInternational Science Postgraduate Conference 2016, 22 Feb 2016 to 23 Feb 2016, PostgraduateStudent Society Faculty of Science (PGSSFS), Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,(International)
38 Design, Synthesis and Functionalization of Nanomaterials with Raman and BiomolecularFingerprints For Biosensor and Microarray Integration, GC workshop-3, 09 Dec 2016 to 09 Dec2016, NANOCAT, (Others)
39 Magnetic Nanoantioxidant: Size-Controlled Synthesis and Surface Functionalization with Gallic Acid,International Conference on Emerging Research in Sciences & Humanities (ERSH-2016), 16 May2016 to 17 May 2016, KS Global Research SDN BHD, (International)
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About NANOCAT Centre
Scope of Research
NANOCAT (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research centre) is a pTJ incorporated by UM in 2012, a UMCoE. Its mission is to be a world leader in “catalysis and nanotechnology” coining sustainability and green technology. NANOCAT research thrust is deploying catalysis to support energy, chemical synthesis, environment pollution and global warming mitigation as well as designing smart materials as catalyst, sensor, nanocoating, and nanocomposite.
NANOCAT was given a status of HICoE Potential in 2013, in catalysis. The Centre has strived to attain a national status for HiCOE (MOHE) as well as NanoCentre (NNC, MOSTI) with strong support and commitment from Universiti Malaya since. In the last 3 years, 2013 to 2016, it witnessed a pronounced explosion in its productivity in all aspects.
Research Projects
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energy, chemical synthesis,
and environmental mitigation
as well as smart materials.
CATALYSTDESIGN
SMARTMATERIALS
ENVIRONMENTALCATALYSIS
CHEMICALCATALYSIS
ENERGYCATALYSIS
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14 Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Water Splitting By Electrophoretic Deposition of TiO2, InternationalConference on Substantial Environmental Engineering and Renewable Energy (SEERE-2016), 12 Dec2016 to 13 Dec 2016, Universal Researchers in Environmental and Biological Engineering,(International)
15 Characteristic of Red Seaweed Pulp-Based as Battery Separator, International Symposium onCoatings and Corrosion (ISCC2016), 16 May 2016 to 18 May 2016, Institute of Materials (IMM),Malaysia, (International)
16 Mesoporous Anatase-Brookite Titania doped with Fe for Photodegradation of Reactive Black 5 Dyeunder Solar Light Irradiation, 5th World Conferences on Applied Sciences, Engineering, & Technology(WCSSET 2106), 02 Jun 2016 to 04 Jun 2016, Basha Research Corporation, (International)
17 Hybrid TiO2 species decorated reduced graphene oxide film for efficient dye-sensitized solar cell(DSSC), International Symposium on Pure & Applied Chemistry (ISPAC) 2016, 15 Aug 2016 to 20 Aug2016, Institute of Chemistry Malaysia, (International)
18 Catalytic Extraction of Nanocellulose from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Cellulose Using Chromium(III)Metal Salt Catalyst,, International Symposium on Coatings & Corrosion 2016 (ISCC 2016), 16 May2016 to 18 May 2016,, 16 May 2016 to 18 May 2016, Institute of Material Malaysia, (International)
19 The Influence of Thermal Treatment on TiO2 for Deoxygenation of Triolein, International Conferenceon Catalysis 2016 (i-CAT 2016), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 20 Sep 2016 to 21 Sep 2016, UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia Akademi Sains Malaysia, (International)
20 Synthesis of polyaniline nanocomposites and their application in photocatalytic degradation, 10thInternational Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE2016), 16 May 2016 to 19 May2016, Institute of Materials (IMM), Malaysia, (International)
21 Production of Renewable Gasoline via Catalytic Deoxygenation of Vegetable Oil,, 5th WorldConference on Applied Sciences, Engineering & Technology (WCSET 2016), 02 Jun 2016 to 04 Jun2016, Basha Research Corporation, (International)
22 Hexagonal mesoporous silica supported bimettalic Fe-Ni catalysts for green diesel-like hydrocarbonproduction via deoxygenation of triolein., 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri,Sarawak, 01 Dec 2016 to 03 Dec 2016, Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia. IChemE, (International)
23 Mesoporous TiO2 Catalyst for Deoxygenation of Triglyceride into Hydrocarbon-like Biofuel,International Conference on Catalysis 2016 (i-CAT 2016), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 20 Sep 2016 to 21Sep 2016, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Akademi Sains Malaysia, (International)
24 Deoxygenation of Triolein over Hierarchical Zeolite Y to Produce Green Hydrocarbon, InternationalConference on Catalysis 2016 (i-CAT 2016), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 20 Sep 2016 to 21 Sep 2016,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Akademi Sains Malaysia, (International)
25 Synthesis and Characterization of Hierarchical Zeolite Y via Template-free Approach, 29thSymposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Miri, Sarawak, 01 Dec 2016 to 03 Dec 2016, CurtinUniversity, Sarawak Malaysia IChemE, (International)
26 Catalytic activity of Bronsted and Lewis on Bio-oil compound, International Symposium on Pure &Applied Chemistry (ISPAC) 2016., 07 Nov 2016 to 10 Nov 2016, Institut Kimia Malaysia,(International)
27 Transition Metal Containing Mesoporous Silica as Effective Catalysts Support forHydrodeoxygenation of Dibenzofuran to Transportation Fuels Molecules, International Conferenceon Science, Technology and Management, 05 Nov 2016 to 06 Nov 2016, Insitute of ResearchEngineers and Scientists, (International)
28 Effect of Bifunctional Acid-Base Catalyst for Deoxygenation of Triglyceride into Biofuel, InternationalConference on Catalysis 2016 (iCAT2016), 20 Sep 2016 to 21 Sep 2016, Department of Chemistry,Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Academy Sciences of Malaysia, (International)
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Funding 2016
As a national research centre focused on nanotechnology and catalysis research areas, NANOCAT has come out with a strategic planning in research grant application. With that in mind, the emphasis has been given to five niche areas of NANOCAT which are environmental, smart materials, chemical synthesis and energy. This has been clearly translated to the research grant secured by NANOCAT academic staff, which out of RM3,871,635 total amount of research funding received, 38 % was contributed by Chemical catalysis, 23 % by Environmental catalysis, 23 % by Smart materials and 16 % by Energy catalysis. The focused of research grant sources selection for NANOCAT Research Center in year 2016 is based on the Industrial grant, National Grant, UM Research Grant, and International grant with the amount percentage of 38%, 35%, 23% and 4%, respectively. This brought the total amount of research grant received by NANOCAT Research Center on 2016 is RM 3,871,635. This this amount of funding received, NANOCAT research thrust could progressively developing and serving catalysis and nanotechnology research not only in Malaysia basis but also over the international region.
Total amount:RM3,871,635
Research GrantDistribution basedon Niche Area
Environment23%
Energy16%
Smart Material
23%Chemical Synthesis38%
University, RM901,045, 23%
National, RM1,359,857, 35%
Industrial, RM1,445,733, 38%
International, RM165,000, 4%
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1 Well Controlled Synthesis of One-dimensional WO3-loaded TiO2 Nanotubes Film for EfficientPhotocatalytic Removal of Mercury, 5th World Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering andTechnology (WCSET 2016), 02 Jun 2016 to 04 Jun 2016, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology &BASHA Research Corporation - Singapore, (International)
2 Reduced graphene oxide decorated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles for promising dye-sensitizedsolar cell performance, 4th International Science Postgraduate Conference 2016: Research andInnovation in Science and Technology for Sustainable Society, 22 Feb 2016 to 24 Feb 2016, Centre forSustainable Nanomaterials UTM, (International)
3 Comparison of Mechanical Properties between Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide, 3rdInternational Conference of Global Network for Innovative Technology 2016, 27 Jan 2016 to 29 Jan2016, Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT) in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM),(International)
4 Modified TiO2-RGO nanocomposite photoanode for promising dye-sensitized solar cell application,International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016 (NANO-SciTECH 2016), 24 Feb2016 to 27 Feb 2016, NANO-SciTech Centre, Institute of Science, UiTM, (International)
5 A study on the electrical transport properties of graphene-titanium dioxide nanocomposite in dye-sensitized solar cell, 10th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE2016),16 May 2016 to 19 May 2016, Institute of Materials (IMM), Malaysia, (International)
6 TiO2 film thickness controllable on graphene nanosheets as an efficient photoelectrode for improvingDSSCs performance, 10th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE2016),16 May 2016 to 19 May 2016, Institute of Materials (IMM), Malaysia, (International)
7 TiO2-ZnO hybrid film for enhancing solar-activated photoelectrochemical response, InternationalConference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016 (NANO-SciTECH 2016), 24 Feb 2016 to 27 Feb2016, Nano-scitech Centre, Institute Of Science, Uitm, (International)
8 Photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange dye using nano-sized zinc oxide powders prepared by afacile sol-gel route, 10th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE2016), 16May 2016 to 19 May 2016, Institute of Materials (IMM), Malaysia, (International)
9 TiO2 Species Decorated Reduced Graphene Oxide Film for Efficient Dye- Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC),5th World Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (WCSET 2016), 02 Jun 2016 to04 Jun 2016, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology & BASHA Research Corporation - Singapore,(International)
10 Easy formation of titanate nanotubes for promising photocatalytic activity, International Conferenceon Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2016 (NANO-SciTECH 2016), 24 Feb 2016 to 27 Feb 2016, NANO-SciTech Centre, Institute of Science, UiTM, (International)
11 Photocatalytic oxidation studies of reactive black 5 dye using zinc oxide photocatalyst in a custom-designed photo-rector, 10th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition(IMTCE2016), 16 May 2016 to 19 May 2016, Institute of Materials (IMM), Malaysia, (International)
12 Enhancement of Solar-Induced Water Electrolysis Using Aligned Wo3-Tio2 Nanotube Arrays Film,International Conference on Substantial Environmental Engineering and Renewable Energy (SEERE-2016), 12 Dec 2016 to 13 Dec 2016, Universal Researchers in Environmental & Biological Engineering(UREBE), (International)
13 Influence of electrolyte PH on the formation of anodic WO3 nanotubes film, 10th InternationalMaterials Technology Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE2016), 16 May 2016 to 19 May 2016, Institute ofMaterials (IMM), Malaysia, (International)
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In the year 2016, NANOCAT has produced 131 papers Indexed in WoS [cumulative impact factor: 361.851] with over 77% [101 papers] of these papers were categorized in Tier 1 and 2- ISI ranked journals. Meanwhile, NANOCAT released 4 book’s chapter and 39 conference proceedings. With strong industrial collaboration, NANOCAT has achieved record high with 4 patents filed in 2016.
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123TermehYousefi, A., Bagheri, S., Shahnazar, S., Rahman, M. H., & Kadri, N. A. (2016). Computational localstiffness analysis of biological cell: High aspect ratio single wall carbon nanotube tip. Materials Science& Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications, 59, 636-642.
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124TermehYousefi, A., Tanaka, H., Bagheri, S., Mahmood, M. R., & Ikeda, S. (2016). Correlation of CriticalParameters on Carbon Nanotubes Crystallinity in Chemical Vapor Deposition by Using RenewableBioresource. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 16(8), 8263-8268.
Q3 1.338
125Thong, Y. L., Chin, O. H., Ong, B. H., & Huang, N. M. (2016). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles prepared inaqueous solutions using helium dc microplasma jet. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 55(1), 6.
Q3 1.122
126Wong, C. P. P., Lai, C. W., Lee, K. M., Juan, J. C., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Synthesis of reducedgraphene oxide/tungsten trioxide nanocomposite electrode for high electrochemical performance.Ceramics International, 42(11), 13128-13135.
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127Wong, K. T., Eu, N. C., Ibrahim, S., Kim, H., Yoon, Y., & Jang, M. (2016). Recyclable magnetite-loadedpalm shell-waste based activated carbon for the effective removal of methylene blue from aqueoussolution. Journal of Cleaner Production, 115, 337-342.
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Yehye, W. A., Rahman, N. A., Saad, O., Ariffin, A., Abd Hamid, S. B., Alhadi, A. A., Kadir, F. A., Yaeghoobi,M., & Matlob, A. A. (2016). Rational Design and Synthesis of New, High Efficiency, Multipotent SchiffBase-1,2,4-triazole Antioxidants Bearing Butylated Hydroxytoluene Moieties. Molecules, 21(7), 18.
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129Yousefi, A. T., Fukumori, M., Raj, P. R., Liu, P. L., Fu, L. X., Bagheri, S., & Tanaka, H. (2016). Progress onnanoparticle-based carbon nanotube complex: fabrication and potential application. Reviews inInorganic Chemistry, 36(4), 183-201.
Q3 1.556
130Yusof, Y., Zaidi, M. I., & Johan, M. R. (2016). Enhanced Structural, Thermal, and Electrical Properties ofMultiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Hybridized with Silver Nanoparticles. Journal of Nanomaterials. doi:10.1155/2016/6141496
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131Zhang, L. Y., Wang, B. L., Ding, Y. X., Wen, G. D., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Su, D. S. (2016). Disintegrativeactivation of Pd nanoparticles on carbon nanotubes for catalytic phenol hydrogenation. CatalysisScience & Technology, 6(4), 1003-1006.
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Awards and Distinctions
Highest Research Grant Award to Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid 2016 from University of Malaya
Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2016, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 16 March 2016
&7th Exposition On Islamic Innovation (i-INOVA) 2016, Malaysia 8-9 November 2016 - NANOCAT one gold and two silvers.
National Young Scientist Award to Assoc Prof Dr Juan Joon Ching
2016 from Ministry of Science and Technology
This has been a rewarding year for NANOCAT in which we have achieved 14 awards (12 National and 2 International) and 2 recognitions (1 National and 1 International). This demonstrated that NANOCAT is well position for international status. Besides, NANOCAT is not only being recognized locally but also internationally with over 100 international recognition and professional service.
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105Salavati-Niasari, M., Esmaeili-Zare, M., Gholami-Daghian, M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Synthesis andCharacterization of Nanosized Manganese Oxyhydroxide Compounds by Sonochemical Method.High Temperature Materials and Processes, 35(5), 493-498.
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Salavati-Niasari, M., Soofivand, F., Sobhani-Nasab, A., Shakouri-Arani, M., Faal, A. Y., & Bagheri,S. (2016). Synthesis, characterization, and morphological control of ZnTiO3 nanoparticlesthrough sol-gel processes and its photocatalyst application. Advanced Powder Technology,27(5), 2066-2075.
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107Salifairus, M. J., Abd Hamid, S. B., Soga, T., Alrokayan, S. A. H., Khan, H. A., & Rusop, M. (2016).Structural and optical properties of graphene from green carbon source via thermal chemicalvapor deposition. Journal of Materials Research, 31(13), 1947-1956.
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108Samsudin, E. M., Abd Hamid, S. B., Juan, J. C., Basirun, W. J., & Centi, G. (2016). Synergeticeffects in novel hydrogenated F-doped TiO2 photocatalysts. Applied Surface Science, 370, 380-393.
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109Samsudin, E. M., Abd Hamid, S. B., Juan, J. C., Basirun, W. J., Kandjani, A. E., & Bhargava, S. K.(2016). Effective role of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) to enhance the photocatalytic activity of F-doped TiO2 prepared by modified sol-gel method. Applied Surface Science, 365, 57-68.
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110Selvaraj, M. (2016). Highly active and spherical natured mesoporous aluminosilicatenanoparticles materialized for t-butylation of phenol. Rsc Advances, 6(65), 60983-60995.
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111Shahabuddin, S., Sarih, N. M., Mohamad, S., & Ching, J. J. (2016). SrTiO3 Nanocube-DopedPolyaniline Nanocomposites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blueunder Visible Light. Polymers, 8(2), 16.
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112Shahnazar, S., Bagheri, S., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Enhancing lubricant properties bynanoparticle additives. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(4), 3153-3170.
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113Shu, C. Z., Lin, Y. M., Zhang, B. S., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Su, D. S. (2016). Mesoporous boron-dopedonion-like carbon as long-life oxygen electrode for sodium-oxygen batteries. Journal ofMaterials Chemistry A, 4(17), 6610-6619.
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114Soo, C. W., Juan, J. C., Lai, C. W., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Yusop, R. M. (2016). Fe-doped mesoporousanatase-brookite titania in the solar-light-induced photodegradation of Reactive Black 5 dye.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 68, 153-161.
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Sudarsanam, P., Hillary, B., Amin, M. H., Hamid, S. B. A., & Bhargava, S. K. (2016). Structure-activity relationships of nanoscale MnOx/CeO2 heterostructured catalysts for selectiveoxidation of amines under eco-friendly conditions. Applied Catalysis B-Environmental, 185, 213-224.
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116Suhaimy, S. H. M., Abd Hamid, S. B., Lai, C. W., Hasan, M. R., & Johan, M. R. (2016). TiO2Nanotubes Supported Cu Nanoparticles for Improving Photocatalytic Degradation of Simazineunder UV Illumination. Catalysts, 6(11).
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117Suppiah, D. D., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). One step facile synthesis of ferromagnetic magnetitenanoparticles. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 414, 204-208.
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118Tai, M. F., Lai, C. W., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). Facile Synthesis Polyethylene Glycol CoatedMagnetite Nanoparticles for High Colloidal Stability. Journal of Nanomaterials.
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Tajabadi, M. T., Sookhakian, M., Zalnezhad, E., Yoon, G. H., Hamouda, A. M. S., Azarang, M.,Basirun, W. J., & Alias, Y. (2016). Electrodeposition of flower-like platinum on electrophoreticallygrown nitrogen-doped graphene as a highly sensitive electrochemical non-enzymatic biosensorfor hydrogen peroxide detection. Applied Surface Science, 386, 418-426.
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120Tang, M. S. Y., Ng, E. P., Juan, J. C., Ooi, C. W., Ling, T. C., Woon, K. L., & Show, P. L. (2016).Metallic and semiconducting carbon nanotubes separation using an aqueous two-phaseseparation technique: a review. Nanotechnology, 27(33), 15.
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121Teh, S. J., Lai, C. W., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Novel layer-by-layer assembly of rGO-hybridisedZnO sandwich thin films for the improvement of photo-catalysed hydrogen production. Journalof Energy Chemistry, 25(2), 336-344.
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Teh, S. J., Yeoh, S. L., Lee, K. M., Lai, C. W., Hamid, S. B. A., & Thong, K. L. (2016). Effect ofreduced graphene oxide-hybridized ZnO thin films on the photoinactivation of Staphylococcusaureus and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B-Biology, 161, 25-33.
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Spectroscopic Hall
X-Ray Hall
The Spectroscopic Hall, a laboratory within NANOCAT, focuses on determination of physical and chemical structural properties, chemical properties, morphological and texture properties, for liquid, semisolid and solid samples.
X-Ray Hall provide a non-destructive technique to determine phase composition of solid materials.
In-situ Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Raman Spectroscopy
X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
In-situ X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)
In-situ Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy
Scanning Electron Microscope
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
Thermogravimetric Analysis–Mass Spectrometry
Differential scanning calorimetry
Vibrating Sample Magnetometer &
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88Mihankhah, T., Delnavaz, M., & Khaligh, N. G. (2016). Eco-friendly biodiesel production from olive oil wasteusing solar energy. Energy Sources Part a-Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, 38(24), 3668-3672.
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89Mohamad, N. A., Mustafa, S., El Sheikha, A. F., Mokhtar, N. F. K., Ismail, A., & Ali, A. E. (2016). Modification ofgelatin-DNA interaction for optimised DNA extraction from gelatin and gelatin capsule. Journal of the Scienceof Food and Agriculture, 96(7), 2344-2351.
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90Mousavi, Z., Soofivand, F., Esmaeili-Zare, M., Salavati-Niasari, M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). ZnCr2O4Nanoparticles: Facile Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Properties. Scientific Reports, 6, 11.
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91Murphy, F., Sheehan, B., Mullins, M., Bouwmeester, H., Marvin, H. J. P., Bouzembrak, Y., Costa, A. L., Das, R.,Stone, V., & Tofail, S. A. M. (2016). A Tractable Method for Measuring Nanomaterial Risk Using BayesianNetworks. Nanoscale Research Letters, 11, 8.
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92Nazarbahjat, N., Kadir, F.A., Ariffin, A., Abdulla, M.A., Abdullah, Z. and Yehye, W.A. (2016). AntioxidantProperties and Gastroprotective Effects of 2-(Ethylthio)Benzohydrazones on Ethanol-Induced Acute GastricMucosal Lesions in Rats. Plos One, 11(6), 21.
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93Ngai, K. S., Ramesh, S., Ramesh, K., & Juan, J. C. (2016). A review of polymer electrolytes: fundamental,approaches and applications. Ionics, 22(8), 1259-1279.
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94Ngai, K. S., Tan, W. T., Zainal, Z., Zawawi, R. M., & Juan, J. C. (2016). Electrochemical Sensor Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube/ZnO Photocatalyst Nanocomposite Modified Electrode for the Determination ofParacetamol. Science of Advanced Materials, 8(4), 788-796.
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95Norjannah, B., Ong, H. C., Masjuki, H. H., Juan, J. C., & Chong, W. T. (2016). Enzymatic transesterification forbiodiesel production: a comprehensive review. Rsc Advances, 6(65), 60034-60055.
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96Nurdin, I., Yaacob, II and Johan, M.R. (2016). Enhancement of thermal conductivity and kinematic viscosity inmagnetically controllable maghemite (gamma-Fe2O3) nanofluids. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science,77, 265-271.
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97Oi, L. E., Choo, M. Y., Lee, H. V., Ong, H. C., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Juan, J. C. (2016). Recent advances of titaniumdioxide (TiO2) for green organic synthesis. Rsc Advances, 6(110), 108741-108754.
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98Rahman, M. L., Sarkar, S. M., Yusoff, M. M., Kulkarni, A. K. D., Chowdhury, Z. Z., & Ali, M. E. (2016).Poly(amidoxime) from Polymer-Grafted Khaya Cellulose: An Excellent Medium for the Removal of TransitionMetal Cations from Aqueous Solution. Bioresources, 11(3), 6780-6800.
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Rahman, M. M., Abd Hamid, S. B., Basirun, W. J., Bhassu, S., Rashid, N. R. A., Mustafa, S., Desa, M. N. M., &Ali, M. E. (2016). TaqMan probe real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the quantification of canineDNA in chicken nugget. Food Additives and Contaminants Part a-Chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & RiskAssessment, 33(1), 10-18.
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100Rahmati, S., Julkapli, N. M., Yehye, W. A., & Basirun, W. J. (2016). Identification of meat origin in foodproducts-A review. Food Control, 68, 379-390.
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101Rosman, N. N., Mokhtar, N. F. K., Ali, M. E., & Mustafa, S. (2016). Inhibitory Effect of Chocolate ComponentsToward Lard Detection in Chocolate Using Real Time PCR. International Journal of Food Properties, 19(11),2587-2595.
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102Saberyan, K., Soofivand, F., Kianpour, G., Salavati-Niasari, M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Synthesis andcharacterization of NiMoO4 via ultrasonic route by a novel precursor. Journal of Materials Science-Materialsin Electronics, 27(4), 3765-3772.
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103Saeed, A., Ruthramurthy, B., Yong, W. H., Hoong, O. B., Ban, T. K., Kwang, Y. H., & Sreekantan, S. (2016).Structural and electrical properties of nickel-iron thin film on copper substrate for dynamic random accessmemory applications. Russian Journal of Electrochemistry, 52(8), 788-795.
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104Saha, S., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Nanosized spinel Cu-Mn mixed oxide catalyst prepared via solventevaporation for liquid phase oxidation of vanillyl alcohol using air and H2O2. Rsc Advances, 6(98), 96314-96326.
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Reactor HallReactor Hall focuses on catalytic performance screening and testing especially for petrochemical & bio oil industries. Equipped with GC to quantitatively analyze the reaction products to study the reaction mechanism allowing a reaction selectivity and yield to be optimized.
FIXED BED REACTOR (SELOX) AUTOCLAVE REACTOR
TRICKLED FLOW REACTOR (TFR) CONTINOUS STIRRED TANK REACTOR (CSTR)
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71Kamali, K. Z., Pandikumar, A., Jayabal, S., Ramaraj, R., Lim, H. N., Ong, B. H., Bien, C. S. D., Kee, Y.Y., & Huang, N. M. (2016). Amalgamation based optical and colorimetric sensing of mercury(II)ions with silver@graphene oxide nanocomposite materials. Microchimica Acta, 183(1), 369-377.
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72Kargozarfard, Z., Riazi, M., Ayatollahi, S., & Shahnazar, S. (2016). Performance ofpolyacrylamide/Cr(III) gel polymer in oil recovery from heterogeneous porous media: Anexperimental study. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 33(12), 3350-3358.
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73Karim, M. Z., Chowdhury, Z. Z., Hamid, S. B. A., & Ali, M. E. (2016). Optimizing PretreatmentProcess Conditions Using Lewis Acid Catalyst for Higher Crystallinity of alpha-Cellulose. Science ofAdvanced Materials, 8(3), 534-544.
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74Khaligh, N. G. (2016). 1,1 '-butylenebis(3-methyl-3H-imidazol-1-ium) Hydrogen Sulfate CatalyzedOne-Pot Multi-Component Synthesis of Unsymmetrical Polyhydroquinoline Derivatives. PolycyclicAromatic Compounds, 36(4), 284-294.
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75Khaligh, N. G., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Titinchi, S. J. J. (2016). N-Methylimidazolium perchlorate as anew ionic liquid for the synthesis of bis(pyrazol-5-ol)s under solvent-free conditions. ChineseChemical Letters, 27(1), 104-108.
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76Khaligh, N. G., Titinchi, S. J. J., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Abbo, H. S. (2016). 4-(Succinimido)-1-butaneSulfonic Acid as a Bronsted Acid Catalyst for Synthesis of 4,4-(arylmethylene)bis(1H-pyrazol-5-ol)sDerivatives under Solvent-Free Conditions. Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds, 36(5), 716-728.
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77Khalil, I., Julkapli, N. M., Yehye, W. A., Basirun, W. J., & Bhargava, S. K. (2016). Graphene-GoldNanoparticles Hybrid-Synthesis, Functionalization, and Application in a Electrochemical andSurface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Biosensor. Materials, 9(6), 38.
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78Khe, C.S., Aziz, A., Lockman, Z., Liu, W.W., Lai, C.W., Rajalingam, S. and Merican, Z. (2016).Surfactant-free synthesis of magnetic cobalt particles with hierarchical nanostructures. DigestJournal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, 11(2), 321-327.
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79Kong, P. S., Aroua, M. K., Daud, W. M. A. W., Lee, H. V., Cognet, P., & Peres, Y. (2016). Catalyticrole of solid acid catalysts in glycerol acetylation for the production of bio-additives: a review. RscAdvances, 6(73), 68885-68905.
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80Lee, H. V., Juan, J. C., Hin, T. Y. Y., & Ong, H. C. (2016). Environment-Friendly HeterogeneousAlkaline-Based Mixed Metal Oxide Catalysts for Biodiesel Production. Energies, 9(8), 12.
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81Lee, K. M., Lai, C. W., Ngai, K. S., & Juan, J. C. (2016). Recent developments of zinc oxide basedphotocatalyst in water treatment technology: A review. Water Research, 88, 428-448.
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Lin, Y.K., Show, P.L., Yap, Y.J., Ariff, A.B., Annuar, M.S.M., Lai, O.M., Tang, T.K., Juan, J.C. and Ling,T.C. (2016). Production of gamma-cyclodextrin by Bacillus cereus cyclodextrin glycosyltransferaseusing extractive bioconversion in polymer-salt aqueous two-phase system. Journal of Bioscienceand Bioengineering, 121(6), 692-696.
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83Low, L. E., Tey, B. T., Ong, B. H., Chan, E. S., & Tang, S. Y. (2016). Dispersion stability, magnetivityand wettability of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)-dispersed superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles:impact of CNC concentration. Rsc Advances, 6(114), 113132-113138.
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84Mansouri, N., & SamiraBagheri. (2016). The influence of topography on tissue engineeringperspective. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications, 61, 906-921.
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85Masjedi-Arani, M., Ghanbari, D., Salavati-Niasari, M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Sonochemical Synthesisof Spherical Silica Nanoparticles and Polymeric Nanocomposites. Journal of Cluster Science, 27(1),39-53.
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Matin, M. M., Nath, A. R., Saad, O., Bhuiyan, M. M. H., Kadir, F. A., Abd Hamid, S. B., Alhadi, A. A.,Ali, M. E., & Yehye, W. A. (2016). Synthesis, PASS-Predication and in Vitro Antimicrobial Activity ofBenzyl 4-O-benzoyl--l-rhamnopyranoside Derivatives. International Journal of Molecular Sciences,17(9), 12.
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87Mazlita, Y., Lee, H. V., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). Preparation of Cellulose Nanocrystals Bio-PolymerFrom Agro-Industrial Wastes: Separation and Characterization. Polymers & Polymer Composites,24(9), 719-728.
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Internationalization & Networking 2016
NANOCAT has also invited well known scientist from national and international to give seminar and workshop. For examples, we have invited Prof Oliver Kappe, Prof. Gabrielle Cenit, Prof Siglinda Perathoner, Assoc. Prof. Chai Siang Piao, etc. Our smart and strategic partnership is part of our initiative in internationalization and to gain visibility. The increasing number of international imminent scientists visiting Nanocat, is another achievement witnessing world class scientists such as Prof. R. Schloegl, Prof. S. Bhargiva, Prof. G. Centi and others spending time in NANOCAT.
Assoc Prof Chia Chin Hua Prof Dr Oliver Kappe Prof Dr Siglinda Perathoner
Assoc Prof Dr Chai Siao Piao
Prof Dr Gabriele Centi Prof Dr Suresh Kumar Bhargava
Prof Dr Robert Schloegl
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54Ghiyasiyan-Arani, M., Masjedi-Arani, M., Ghanbari, D., Bagheri, S., & Salavati-Niasari, M. (2016).Novel chemical synthesis and characterization of copper pyrovanadate nanoparticles and itsinfluence on the flame retardancy of polymeric nanocomposites. Scientific Reports, 6, 9.
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55Gholami, T., Bazarganipour, M., Salavati-Niasari, M., Mir, N., Hamadanian, M., & Bagheri, S. (2016).Considering the effect of a ligand as new complexing agent in the characteristics of TiO2nanoparticles. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 215, 467-471.
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56Gholamrezaei, S., Salavati-Niasari, M., Ghanbari, D., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Hydrothermal preparationof silver telluride nanostructures and photo-catalytic investigation in degradation of toxic dyes.Scientific Reports, 6, 13.
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57Goh, K. W., Johan, M. R., & Wong, Y. H. (2016). Effect of pH variation on the stability and structuralproperties of In(OH)(3) nanoparticles synthesized by co-precipitation method. Applied Physics a-Materials Science & Processing, 122(10). doi: 10.1007/s00339-016-0444-6
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58Gopal, L., Lim, G. K., Ling, T. C., Adnan, R., Juan, J. C., & Ng, E. P. (2016). Organotemplate-freehydrothermal synthesis of NaNKX-2 aluminophosphite basic catalyst. Materials Letters, 182, 344-346.
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59Goudarzi, M., Mir, N., Mousavi-Kamazani, M., Bagheri, S., & Salavati-Niasari, M. (2016).Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles prepared from two novel naturalprecursors by facile thermal decomposition methods. Scientific Reports, 6, 13.
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60Halilu, A., Ali, T. H., Atta, A. Y., Sudarsanam, P., Bhargava, S. K., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). HighlySelective Hydrogenation of Biomass-Derived Furfural into Furfuryl Alcohol Using a Novel MagneticNanoparticles Catalyst. Energy & Fuels, 30(3), 2216-2226.
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61Hamid, S. B. A., Chowdhury, Z. Z., Karim, M. Z., & Ali, M. E. (2016). Catalytic Isolation andPhysicochemical Properties of Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) using HCl-FeCl3 System Combinedwith Ultrasonication. Bioresources, 11(2), 3840-3855.
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62Hamizi, N. A., Aplop, F., Haw, H. Y., Sabri, A. N., Wern, A. Y. Y., Shapril, N. N., & Johan, M. R. (2016).Tunable optical properties of Mn-doped CdSe quantum dots synthesized via inverse micelletechnique. Optical Materials Express, 6(9), 10.
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63Hay, J. X. W., Wu, T. Y., Ng, B. J., Juan, J. C., & Jahim, J. M. (2016). Reusing pulp and paper milleffluent as a bioresource to produce biohydrogen through ultrasonicated Rhodobactersphaeroides. Energy Conversion and Management, 113, 273-280.
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Hossain, M. A. M., Ali, M. E., Abd Hamid, S. B., Asing, Mustafa, S., Desa, M. N. M., & Zaidul, I. S. M.(2016). Double Gene Targeting Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment LengthPolymorphism Assay Discriminates Beef, Buffalo, and Pork Substitution in Frankfurter Products.Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 64(32), 6343-6354.
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Ibraheam, A. S., Al-Douri, Y., Al-Fhdawi, J. M. S., Al-Jumaili, H. S., Verma, K. D., Hashim, U., Ayub, R.M., Ruslinda, A. R., Arshad, M. K. M., Reshak, A. H., et al. (2016). Structural, optical and electricalproperties of Cu2Zn1-xCdxSnS4 quinternary alloys nanostructures deposited on porous silicon.Microsystem Technologies-Micro-and Nanosystems-Information Storage and Processing Systems,22(12), 2893-2900.
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66Ibrahim, R. K., Hayyan, M., AlSaadi, M. A., Hayyan, A., & Ibrahim, S. (2016). Environmentalapplication of nanotechnology: air, soil, and water. Environmental Science and Pollution Research,23(14), 13754-13788.
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67Jukapli, N. M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Recent developments on titania nanoparticle as photocatalyticcancer cells treatment. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B-Biology, 163, 421-430. doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.08.046
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68Julkapli, N. M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Developments in nano-additives for paper industry. Journal ofWood Science, 62(2), 117-130.
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69Julkapli, N. M., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Magnesium oxide as a heterogeneous catalyst support.Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 36(1), 1-41.
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70Kakumani, A. D., Ruthramurthy, B., Wong, H. Y., Ong, B. H., Tan, K. B., & Yow, H. K. (2016).Microstructure and Dielectric Properties of Nickel-Doped Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 Ceramics Fabricated bySolgel Method. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 13(1), 177-184.
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NANOCAT Management 2016
Prof. Dr. Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDirector of Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT)
Prof Dr. Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid is the Director of Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), a potential National HICOE and UM COE. She completed her DSc in catalysis from University of Namur, Belgium in 1993, whilst MSc in catalysis from UKM (Malaysia) in 1989, and BSc in chemistry from Ohio State University (USA) in 1982. She has unique experience gained from academia and industry. She is a world recognised and respected leader in catalyst and adsorbent with strong proven track record in catalyst and nanomaterial design, petroleum refi ning and petrochemical processes, oleochemicals, biomass and nanocarbon. She is also a recognised authority in mercury trapping media. Prof. Sharifah has held numerous positions in PETRONAS, Shell, Leverhulme Centre for Innovative Catalysis (United Kingdom), and since 2001 in University of Malaya. Her research interest is in catalysis and nanomaterial. She remains active in catalyst development based on metal oxides, carbon, HPA, Ionic Liquid. Besides petrochemical and environmental caalysis, she focus her research in biorefi ning and solar refining with emphasis on technology and catalyst development of sustainable resources from biomass and water, and capitalising from solar energy. The catalyst and nanomaterial fi nd applications in sustainable energy and chemical synthesis, besides active in water environment mitigation. She has a keen aspiration to develop lab prototype into commercialisation, To this end, she has a strong record of collboration with industries and technology end user. Amongst technologies poised for commercialisation are catalyst, nanomagnetic slurry, nanostructuctured carbon, CNT, nanocellulose and polyol.
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36Chen, Y. W., Lee, H. V., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Preparation of Nanostructured Cellulose viaCr(III)- and Mn(II)-Transition Metal Salt Catalyzed Acid Hydrolysis Approach. Bioresources, 11(3),7224-7241.
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37Chen, Y. W., Lee, H. V., Juan, J. C., & Phang, S.-M. (2016). Production of new cellulose nanomaterialfrom red algae marine biomass Gelidium elegans. Carbohydrate Polymers, 151, 1210-1219.
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38Chong, S. W., Lai, C. W., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Controllable Electrochemical Synthesis ofReduced Graphene Oxide Thin-Film Constructed as Efficient Photoanode in Dye-Sensitized SolarCells. Materials, 9(2), 13.
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39Choong, W. P., Tan, C. H., Show, P. L., Lam, H. L., Annuar, M. S. B., Juan, J. C., Chang, J. S., & Ling, T.C. (2016). Efficient enzyme-catalysed transesterification of microalgal biomass fromChlamydomonas sp. Energy, 116, 1370-1373.
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40Chow, Y. H., Yap, Y. J., Show, P. L., Juan, J. C., Anuar, M. S., Ng, E. P., Ooi, C. W., & Ling, T. C. (2016).Characterization of partitioning behaviors of immunoglobulin G in polymer-salt aqueous two-phase systems. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 122(5), 613-619.
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41Chowdhury, Z. Z., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Preparation and Characterization of NanocrystallineCellulose using Ultrasonication Combined with a Microwave-assisted Pretreatment Process.Bioresources, 11(2), 3397-3415.
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42Chowdhury, Z. Z., Karim, M. Z., Ashraf, M. A., & Khalid, K. (2016). Influence of CarbonizationTemperature on Physicochemical Properties of Biochar derived from Slow Pyrolysis of DurianWood (Durio zibethinus) Sawdust. Bioresources, 11(2), 3356-3372.
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43Chowdhury, Z. Z., Yehye, W. A., Julkapli, N. M., Al Saadi, M. A. H., & Atieh, M. A. (2016). Applicationof Graphitic Bio-Carbon using Two-Level Factorial Design for Microwave-assisted Carbonization.Bioresources, 11(2), 3637-3659.
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44Cui, M., Jang, M., Kang, K., Kim, D., Snyder, S. A., & Khim, J. (2016). A novel sequential process forremediating rare-earth wastewater. Chemosphere, 144, 2081-2090.
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45Das, R., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Annuar, M. S. M. (2016). Highly Efficient and Stable NovelNanoBiohybrid Catalyst to Avert 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Pollutant in Water. Scientific Reports,6. doi: 10.1038/srep33572
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46De Silva, R. T., Soheilmoghaddam, M., Goh, K. L., Wahit, M. U., Bee, S. A., Chai, S. P., & Pasbakhsh,P. (2016). Influence of the processing methods on the properties of poly(lactic acid)/halloysitenanocomposites. Polymer Composites, 37(3), 861-869.
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47Deepthi, K. A., Balachandran, R., Ong, B. H., Tan, K. B., Wong, H. Y., Yow, H. K., & Srimala, S. (2016).Physical and electrical characteristics of NiFe thin films using ultrasonic assisted pulseelectrodeposition. Applied Surface Science, 360, 519-524.
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48Diao, J. Y., Feng, Z. B., Huang, R., Liu, H. Y., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Su, D. S. (2016). Selective andStable Ethylbenzene Dehydrogenation to Styrene over Nanodiamonds under Oxygen-leanConditions. Chemsuschem, 9(7), 662-666.
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49Esmaeili, E., Sabet, M., Salavati-Niasari, M., Zarghami, Z., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Effect of SulfurSource on Cadmium Sulfide Nanostructures Morphologies via Simple Hydrothermal Route. Journalof Cluster Science, 27(1), 351-360.
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50Foo, K. L., Hashim, U., Voon, C. H., Kashif, M., & Ali, M. E. (2016). Au decorated ZnO thin film:application to DNA sensing. Microsystem Technologies-Micro-and Nanosystems-InformationStorage and Processing Systems, 22(4), 903-910.
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Gbadamasi, S., Ali, T. H., Voon, L. H., Atta, A. Y., Sudarsanam, P., Bhargava, S. K., & Abd Hamid, S. B.(2016). Promising Ni/Al-SBA-15 catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of dibenzofuran into fuel gradehydrocarbons: synergetic effect of Ni and Al-SBA-15 support. Rsc Advances, 6(31), 25992-26002.
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52Ghadimi, H., Tehrani, R. M. A., Basirun, W. J., Ab Aziz, N. J., Mohamed, N., & Ab Ghani, S. (2016).Electrochemical determination of aspirin and caffeine at MWCNTs-poly-4-vinylpyridine compositemodified electrode. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 65, 101-109.
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53Ghazali, N., & Johan, M. R. (2016). Environmental modification of self-assembled plasmonic core-shell cluster (silica-gold nanoparticles) for surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). OpticalMaterials Express, 6(6), 1935-1941.
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NANOCAT Management 2016
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Boon HoongDeputy Director of Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT)
Dr. Ong is an associate professor at NANOCAT since 2014. Prior to the appointment at UM, he has been served 10 years at the Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University, Malaysia. Dr. Ong received both his B.Sc.(Hons) and Ph.D in Materials Science from the National University of Malaysia. He and his team are currently working on the synthesis and design of advanced functional nanomaterials, particularly semiconductor and magnetic nanostructures, and explore their potential applications in environment, energy, nanoelectronics and biomedicine.
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18Amiri, O., Salavati-Niasari, M., Bagheri, S., & Yousefi, A. T. (2016). Enhanced DSSCs efficiency viaCooperate co-absorbance (CdS QDs) and plasmonic core-shell nanoparticle (Ag@PVP). ScientificReports, 6, 10.
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19Asgari-Vadeghani, T., Ghanbari, D., Mozdianfar, M. R., Salavati-Niasari, M., Bagheri, S., &Saberyan, K. (2016). Sugar and Surfactant-Assisted Synthesis of Mg(OH)(2) Nano-flower and PVANanocomposites. Journal of Cluster Science, 27(1), 299-314.
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Asikin-Mijan, N., Lee, H. V., Juan, J. C., Noorsaadah, A. R., Abdulkareem-Alsultan, G., Arumugam,M., & Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2016). Waste clamshell-derived CaO supported Co and W catalysts forrenewable fuels production via cracking-deoxygenation of triolein. Journal of Analytical andApplied Pyrolysis, 120, 110-120.
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21Asikin-Mijan, N., Lee, H. V., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Juan, J. C., & Rahman, N. A. (2016). Pyrolytic-deoxygenation of triglyceride via natural waste shell derived Ca(OH)(2) nanocatalyst. Journal ofAnalytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 117, 46-55.
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Asing, Ali, M. E., Abd Hamid, S. B., Hossain, M., Ahamad, M. N. U., Hossain, S. M. A., Naquiah, N.,& Zaidul, I. S. M. (2016). Duplex real-time PCR assay using SYBR Green to detect and quantifyMalayan box turtle (Cuora amboinensis) materials in meatballs, burgers, frankfurters andtraditional Chinese herbal jelly powder. Food Additives and Contaminants Part a-ChemistryAnalysis Control Exposure & Risk Assessment, 33(11), 1643-1659.
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23Asing, Ali, M. E., Abd Hamid, S. B., Hossein, M. A. M., Mustafa, S., Kader, M. A., & Zaidul, I. S. M.(2016). Lab-on-a-Chip-Based PCR-RFLP Assay for the Detection of Malayan Box Turtle (Cuoraamboinensis) in the Food Chain and Traditional Chinese Medicines. Plos One, 11(10), 27.
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24Babadi, A. A., Bagheri, S., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). PROGRESS ON ANTIMICROBIAL SURGICALGLOVES: A REVIEW. Rubber Chemistry and Technology, 89(1), 117-125.
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25Babadi, A. A., Bagheri, S., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). Progress on implantable biofuel cell: Nano-carbon functionalization for enzyme immobilization enhancement. Biosensors & Bioelectronics,79, 850-860.
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26Bagheri, S., & Julkapli, N. M. (2016). Magnetite hybrid photocatalysis: advance environmentalremediation. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 36(3), 135-151.
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27Bagheri, S., & Julkapli, N. M. (2016). Modified iron oxide nanomaterials: Functionalization andapplication. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 416, 117-133.
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28Bagheri, S., & Julkapli, N. M. (2016). Synergistic effects on hydrogenated TiO2 forphotodegradation of synthetic compounds pollutants. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy,41(33), 14652-14664.
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29Bagheri, S., Hir, Z. A. M., Yousefi, A. T., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Photocatalytic performance ofactivated carbon-supported mesoporous titanium dioxide. Desalination and Water Treatment,57(23), 10859-10865.
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30Bagheri, S., Mansouri, N., & Aghaie, E. (2016). Phosphorene: A new competitor for graphene.International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 41(7), 4085-4095.
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31Bagheri, S., Ramimoghadam, D., Mansouri, N., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). ElectrocatalyticActivity of Immobilized Co(II) on Porous Graphene Aerogels. Journal of the Chinese ChemicalSociety, 63(7), 590-595.
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32Cheah, W. Y., Ling, T. C., Show, P. L., Juan, J. C., Chang, J. S., & Lee, D. J. (2016). Cultivation inwastewaters for energy: A microalgae platform. Applied Energy, 179, 609-625.
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33Cheah, W.Y., Ling, T.C., Juan, J.C., Lee, D.J., Chang, J.S. and Show, P.L. (2016). Biorefineries ofcarbon dioxide: From carbon capture and storage (CCS) to bioenergies production. BioresourceTechnology, 215, 346-356.
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34Chekin, F., & Bagheri, S. (2016). Tyrosine sensing on phthalic anhydride functionalized chitosanand carbon nanotube film coated glassy carbon electrode. Russian Journal of Electrochemistry,52(2), 174-180.
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35Chen, Y. W., Lee, H. V., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). A Response Surface Methodology Study:Effects of Trivalent Cr3+ Metal Ion-Catalyzed Hydrolysis on Nanocellulose Crystallinity and Yield.Bioresources, 11(2), 4645-4662.
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NANOCAT Academic Staffs
Prof. Dr. Mohd Rafie Bin Johan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juan Joon Ching, NANOCAT Acting DirectorDr. Juan Joon Ching is an Associate Professor at NANOCAT, University of Malaysia and also has been appointed as a Senior Research Fellow (Adjunct) position at Monash University, Malaysia. He received his PhD in Chemistry and BSc (Hons) Chemical Technology from National University of Malaysia in 2007 and 2003, respetively. Most of his research activities are mainly focused on catalyst and catalysis related to energy and environment. Besides that, he also involved biomass, hydrogen generation, micro and macro algae.
Mohd Rafie Johan (MRJ) is a Professor of Materials Engineering in Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya. Currently, he is Acting Director of Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (Nanocat), University of Malaya. He gained his PhD in 2005 from Department of Physics, University of Malaya. He is author in 115 peer-reviewed (ISI) papers with H-index 15. MRJ has extensive experience in synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials (including CNTs, graphene, Ag, Au, CdSe, polymer). He secured funding as PI from University and Malaysian Government. MRJ’s current interests combine metal nanoparticles (Au and Ag) using self-assembly approach to produce catalyst, SERS and metamaterials. MRJ is the Chief Editor of The International Conference of Science and Engineering Materials (ICOSEM) for the past two years. He leads Nanomaterials Engineering Research Group of 15 PhD and 3 Masters students.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Eaqub AliDr. Md. Eaqub Ali is an Associate Professor in NANOCAT. He has received his PhD on Nanobiotechnology (2012), MSc on Chemistry (2004) and BSc on Biochemistry (1998). Dr Ali’s research interest include biomarkers and nanobiohybrids for food authentication, biodiagnostics, biosensors, water purification, drug delivery and catalysis. He has published in most of the leading journals in his fi eld and received several prestigious awards including Elsevier’s Atlas award 2015, Biomalaysia’s Gold and Silver award 2011 and 2012 for high impact publications and innovations.
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1Abd Hamid, S. B., Basiron, N., Yehye, W. A., Sudarsanam, P., & Bhargava, S. K. (2016). Nanoscale Pd-basedcatalysts for selective oxidation of glycerol with molecular oxygen: Structure-activity correlations.Polyhedron, 120, 124-133.
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2Abd Hamid, S. B., Daud, N. A., Suppiah, D. D., Yehya, W. A., Sudarsanam, P., & Bhargava, S. K. (2016).Catalytic dehydration of glycerol to acrolein over M2.5H0.5PW12O40 (M = Cs, Rb and K) phosphotungsticacids: Effect of substituted alkali metals. Polyhedron, 120, 154-161.
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3Abd Hamid, S. B., Zain, S. K., Das, R., & Centi, G. (2016). Synergic effect of tungstophosphoric acid andsonication for rapid synthesis of crystalline nanocellulose. Carbohydrate Polymers, 138, 349-355.
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4Abd Samad, N. A., Lai, C. W., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Influence Applied Potential on the Formation ofSelf-Organized ZnO Nanorod Film and Its Photoelectrochemical Response. International Journal ofPhotoenergy, 8.
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5Abd Samad, N. A., Lai, C. W., Lau, K. S., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Efficient Solar-InducedPhotoelectrochemical Response Using Coupling Semiconductor TiO2-ZnO Nanorod Film. Materials, 9(11),21.
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Abdulkareem-Alsultan, G., Asikin-Mijan, N., Lee, H. V., & Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2016). A new route for thesynthesis of La-Ca oxide supported on nano activated carbon via vacuum impregnation method for one potesterification-transesterification reaction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 304, 61-71.
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7Abo-Hamad, A., AlSaadi, M. A., Hayyan, M., Juneidi, I., & Hashim, M. A. (2016). Ionic Liquid-CarbonNanomaterial Hybrids for Electrochemical Sensor Applications: a Review. Electrochimica Acta, 193, 321-343.
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8Adnan, M. A. M., Julkapli, N. M., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). Review on ZnO hybrid photocatalyst: impact onphotocatalytic activities of water pollutant degradation. Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry, 36(2), 77-104.
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9Afzal, S., Samsudin, E. M., Julkapli, N. M., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016). Controlled acid catalyzed sol gel for thesynthesis of highly active TiO2-chitosan nanocomposite and its corresponding photocatalytic activity.Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(22), 23158-23168.
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10Al Amin, M., Abd Hamid, S. B., & Ali, M. E. (2016). A Method for the Detection of Potential Fraud of BringingFeline Meat in Food Chain. International Journal of Food Properties, 19(7), 1645-1658.
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11Ali, M. E., Al Amin, M., Razzak, M. A., Hamid, S. B. A., Rahman, M. M., Rashid, N., & Asing. (2016). ShortAmplicon-Length PCR Assay Targeting Mitochondrial Cytochrome b Gene for the Detection of Feline Meatsin Burger Formulation. Food Analytical Methods, 9(3), 571-581.
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12AlOmar, M. K., Alsaadi, M. A., Hayyan, M., Akib, S., & Hashim, M. A. (2016). Functionalization of CNTssurface with phosphonuim based deep eutectic solvents for arsenic removal from water. Applied SurfaceScience, 389, 216-226. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.07.079
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13AlOmar, M. K., Alsaadi, M. A., Hayyan, M., Akib, S., Ibrahim, R. K., & Hashim, M. A. (2016). Lead removalfrom water by choline chloride based deep eutectic solvents functionalized carbon nanotubes. Journal ofMolecular Liquids, 222, 883-894.
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14AlOmar, M. K., Hayyan, M., Alsaadi, M. A., Akib, S., Hayyan, A., & Hashim, M. A. (2016). Glycerol-based deepeutectic solvents: Physical properties. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 215, 98-103.
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15AlSaadi, M. A., Al Mamun, A., Alam, M. Z., Amosa, M. K., & Atieh, M. A. (2016). Removal of Cadmium fromWater by CNT-PAC Composite: Effect of Functionalization. Nano, 11(1), 7.
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16Ambursa, M. M., Ali, T. H., Voon, L. H., Sudarsanam, P., Bhargava, S. K., & Abd Hamid, S. B. (2016).Hydrodeoxygenation of dibenzofuran to bicyclic hydrocarbons using bimetallic Cu-Ni catalysts supported onmetal oxides. Fuel, 180, 767-776.
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17Amir, M. N. I., Julkapli, N. M., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). Incorporation of chitosan and glass substrate forimprovement in adsorption, separation, and stability of TiO2 photodegradation. International Journal ofEnvironmental Science and Technology, 13(3), 865-874.
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NANOCAT Academic Staffs
Dr. Lai Chin WeiEng. Dr. Lai Chin Wei is a senior lecturer in the Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya. Lai’s main research interests are in the areas of chemically modifi ed metal oxide photocatalysts and graphene materials, mainly applied in environmental pollution management and solar energy technology. Lai has spent almost 5 years to develop, optimize and simplify the technology lies in the synthesis of nanoparticles, metal oxide nano-architecture and carbon/graphene materials which are of high signifi - cance for green energy and environment applications.
Dr. Chin FeiDr. Chee is a senior lecturer at Nanocat since 2016. He graduated from the University of Malaya with M.Phil. and PhD degrees. He was a senior scientist at Aurigene Discovery Technologies prior to joining UM. His research interests include organic and synthetic chemistry, natural products, food chemistry, biomaterials, drug design and development.
Dr. Lee Hwei VoonDr. Lee is a senior lecturer in the Nanotechnology and catalysis research center, University of Malaya, Malaysia. She has received her PhD in Catalysis (2013) and BSc (Hons) in Industrial Chemistry (2008) from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her major research interest are Energy & Fuels (Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Biofuels); Biomass Conversion Technology (Catalytic conversion of biomass); Oleochemical Technology (Methyl ester, Polyol ester), Catalysis (Heterogeneous catalyst, mixed metal oxides, acid-base catalyst) and Nano-Materials (Nanocrystalline cellulose).
Dr. Mohammed AbdulHakimDr. Mohammed AbdulHakim is a senior lecturer in the Nanotechnology and catalysis research center, University of Malaya, Malaysia. He was awarded a BSs Chemical Engineering from University of Technology –Baghdad Iraq, MSc in Chemical Engineerig (1995) from the University of Baghdadl , PhD in Biotechnology chemical engineering (2010) from International Islamic University Malaysia. His research interest includes Carbon nanomaterials synthesis, functionalaization and application in water treatment, biodiesel , Ionic liquids and nanosensors. In addition, process reactor and catalyst engineering.
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MOU(i) International•Surabaya Univeristy•Flinders University•Steinbies Malaysia•University of Chittagong, Bangladesh•National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Nigeria•Sahmyook University (SU) Soeul Korea•Srivinas Group of Colleges, Mangolore, Kartaka, India•Univesity of Messina, Italy•National Research Tomsk State University, Russian Federation•Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, China•University of Guilan
MOU(ii) National•Universiti Teknikal Melaka (UTeM)•Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)•UniversitiSains Malaysia (USM)•Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap)•UniversitiTeknologi Mara (UiTM)•UniversitiTunkuAbd Rahman (UTAR)•Multimedia University (MMU)•UniversitiTun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
MOA/NDA(i) International•OleonSdnBhd•UMT-Uni of Nottingham-UKM-Airbus•University of Dhaka•Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
MOA/NDA(ii) National•Hartalega SdnBhd•Karex Sdn Bhd•Malaysia Japan Institute of Technology (MJIT)
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Dr. Wageeh Abdulhadi
Dr. Zaira Zaman Chowdhury
Dr. Wageeh is a senior lecturer in the Nanotechnology and catalysis research center, University of Malaya, Malaysia. He was awarded a BSs (Hons), MSc in Organic Chemistry (1995) from the University of Mosul , PhD in Organic Synthesis (2012) from University of Malaya. His major research intrest areas His research interest includes organic synthesis and synthetic methodology, catalysis of organic reactions, in silico design and synthesis, functionalization of nanoparticules, nanocellulose and nanoantioxidant.
Dr. Zaira Zaman Chowdhury is presently appointed as Senior Lecturer & Industrial Training Coordinator in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT) in University Malaya. Previously she was working as a Senior Research Fellow in under the same Research Centre (NANOCAT). She received her PhD in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from University of Malaya in 2013, whilst MSc. in 2003, and BSc. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Technology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2001. She has experience in development of fiber polymer composites, waste water treatment and adsorbent preparation for batch and fixed bed adsorption system. She has worked for synthesis of micro and nano structured carbon and biomass processing using catalyst. She has conducted some research to illustrate the catalytic application of carbon as well as extraction of nano and micro dimensional cellulose.
Dr. Nurhidayatullaili Binti Muhd JulkapliDr. Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli is one of academic staff at NANOCAT Research Center, UM from year of 2013. She has obtained her PhD in Biopolymer (Polymer Engineering) from Universiti Sains Malaya on 2012. Her research area are in biocomposites, biopolymer, nanotechnology and photocatalysis. Currently she managed to pubshed more than 30 ISI paper and attending several numbers of national and international conferences. She has been appointed as Deuty Director of NANOCAT Research Center since 2014. As a deputy director she is responsible to monitor, manage and plan on the research areas, research grants, human resources (non academic), budget and auditing activities of NANOCAT Research Center.
Dr. Samira BagheriDr. Samira Bagheri is a senior lecturer in the Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia. She has received her PhD (2013) from Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya. Her main research interests are in the areas of carbon nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide and graphene nanosheets, metal oxide nanocomposites advance smart nanohybrids, especially apply in electrochemical sensors, supercapacitors, fuel cells and environmental pollution management. Her research works have been published in more than 70 refereed international top-tier journals.
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Intensification in networking and research collaboration were formalized through 19 MOUs (8 national and 11 international), 11 MOAs (7 national and 4 international). The cooperation has given mileage for joint publications in WoS journals with high impact. It is planned that for year 2016, we will jointly apply for international grant. Hartalega and Oleon have further extended cooperation by supporting setting up of glove development and ester-based lubricant research laboratories in UM named as “UM-Hartalega Laboratory” and “UM-OLEON Laboratory”. NANOCAT members actively support and sit in the committee of various government initiatives such National nanotechnology Directorate (NND) of MOSTI, NanoMalaysia Berhad, Akademi Sains Malaysia, Institut Kimia Malaysia, Selangor Halal Hub, Penang Halal Hub.
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NANOCAT Postgraduate Students 2016
NANOCAT is highly active in postgraduate supervision and research. These students, both from local and international, serve as important backbone to support the exponential growth of our centre’s research output. For a small number of academic staff of 10, NANOCAT takes pride to attract and supervise 84 postgraduate students (49 PhD and 35 MSc) where 14 of them successfully graduated in 2016 (2 PhD and 12 MSc). 80% of them with CGPA > 3.0 are study in NANOCAT under various financial aids and scholarship. As a global choice of research centre of excellent, 20% of them are international postgraduate students. This is indeed an achievement as part of the effort to promote UM at international level.
Besides postgraduate, NANOCAT also serve as centre of choice as industrial training centre from UM and other local university’s undergraduate students. This is due to the centre’s strong engagement with industrial and the students are benefiting from their training attachment with NANOCAT. In 2016, we received 22 interns [UM (16), UMT (4), UMK (1) and UTAR (1).
As centre of excellent in nanotechnology and catalysis, NANOCAT offered 3 short courses to local and international scientific community which also bring income of RM 3426.90 to the centre in 2016. We will further enhance this training platform in 2017.
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2 PhD completions
Name of Students Supervisor(s) Thesis Title
Emy Marlina binti Samsudin
Prof Dr Wan Jefrey BasirunAssoc Prof Dr Juan Joon Ching
Improved Titanium Dioxide Promoted Photocatalyst For Degradation Of Pollutant In Water (with distinction)
Mohammad Ziaul Karim
Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Zaira Zaman ChowdhuryAssoc Prof Dr Md. Eaqub Ali
Hydrolysis of Biomass Based Cellulose to Nano-dimensional Cellulose using Lewis Acid Catalyst
12 MSc completions
Name of Students Supervisor(s) Thesis Title
Ong Hun Tiar Dr Nurhidayatullaili Muhd JulkapliProf Dr Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid
Modification of iron oxide as magnetic filler for nitrile butadiene rubber composites
Lee Wai Hong Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lai Chin Wei
Wo3-loaded Tio2 Nanotubes Via Electrochemical Anodization Technique For Efficient Photocatalytic Removal Of Mercury
Tai Mun Foong Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lai Chin Wei
Stabilization Study Of Surface Modified Magnetite Nanoparticles In Nitrile (Nbr) Latex
Muhammad Nur Iman bin Amir
Dr Nurhidayatullaili Muhd JulkapliProf Dr Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid
Design and synthesis of TiO2/Chitosan photocatalyst for mitigation of synthetic dyes
Mariom Zamila Shilpy
Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidAssoc Prof Dr Md. Eaqub Ali
Nanocluster Metal Oxide Catalyst for Lignin Oxidation to Platform Chemicals
Mazlita binti Yahya Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lee Hwei Voon
Production of Nanocellulose from Lignocellulosic Biomass via Chemical Route
Norfatehah binti Basiron
Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Wageeh Abdulhadi Yehya
Conversion of Glycerol to Monoglycerides and Other Oxygenates using catalysts
Ahmed Halilu Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lee Hwei Voon
Cfd Modeling Of Fischer Tropsch Slurry Bubble Column Reactor On Regime Transition
Lau Kung Shiuh Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lai Chin Wei
Formation Of Hybrid Cdse-loaded Tio2 Nanotubes For Solar-driven Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Process
Nur Azimah binti Abd Samad
Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lai Chin Wei
Solar Driven Water Splitting System Based Tio2-zno Nanostructures Composite Films
Sharafadeen Gbadamasi
Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr Lee Hwei Voon
Enhanced metal supported catalyst for hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil model compounds to fuel grade hydrocarbons
Tan Xiao Yun Prof Dr Sharifah Bee Abd HamidDr LAI CHIN WEI
Catalytic Conversion Of Cellulose Into Nanocellulose In Ionic Liquid
NANOCAT Graduates 2016
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