Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 21 No 4 2017

  Articles 8 - 15 are selected papers from the "International Conference on Catalysis 2016, 'Frontiers, Challenges and Opportunities in Catalysis', 20 - 21 September 2016, Grand BlueWave Hotel, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; jointly organised by the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Academy of Sciences Malaysia."
Guest Editor: Wan Aini Wan Ibrahim

  Articles 16 - 20 are selected papers from the "International Workshop on Nanotechnology for Young Scientists 2016, 28 - 30 November 2016, Hotel Bangi Putrajaya, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; organised by Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia."
Guest Editor: Mohd Amir Radhi Othman

  Articles 21 - 26 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.    CHEMICAL SENSOR FOR HYDRAZINE DETECTION USING POLYANILINE THIN FILM
(Sensor Kimia Untuk Mengesan Hidrazin Dengan Menggunakan Polyanilina Berbentuk Filem Nipis)
Kavirajaa Pandian Sambasevam, Sharifah Mohamad, Sook-Wai Phang
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 529 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-01 |

2.    CHITIN AND CHITOSAN EXTRACTION FROM Portunus pelagicus
(Pengekstrakan Kitin dan Kitosan dari Portunus pelagicus)
Norhidayah M. Ahyat, Faridah Mohamad, Azrilawani Ahmad, Alyza A. Azmi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 543 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-02 |

3.    NEW COMPOUNDS FROM Hydnophytum formicarum YOUNG TUBERS
(Sebatian Baru daripada Bonjolan Muda Hydnophytum formicarum)
Nur Shafiqa Abdullah, Wan Yaacob Wan Ahmad, Noor Aziiraa Sabri
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 561 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-03 |

4.    OPTICAL CHEMICAL SENSOR OF Cd(II) IN WATER BASED ON 1-(2-PYRIDYLAZO)-2-NAPHTOL IMMOBILIZED ON POLY(METHYL METHACRYLATE) AND 2-NITROPHENYL OCTYL ETHER MATRIX
(Sensor Kimia Optik untuk Penentuan Cd(II) dalam Air Berasaskan 1-(2-Piridilazo)-2-Naftol yang Dipegun dalam Matriks Poli(metil metaakrilat) dan 2-Nitrofenil Oktil Eter)
Moersilah, Dwi Siswanta, Roto Roto, Mudasir Mudasir
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 291 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-04 |

5.    EFFECT OF NON-IONIC SURFACTANTS TO THE Al(III)-MORIN COMPLEX AND ITS APPLICATION IN DETERMINATION OF Al(III) IONS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
(Kesan Surfaktan Tak-Ionik Kepada Kompleks Al(III)-Morin dan Aplikasinya dalam Penentuan Ion Al(III): Satu Kajian Awal)
Faiz Bukhari Mohd Suah, Musa Ahmad, Faizatul Shimal Mehamod
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 605 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-05 |

6.    CHARACTERIZATION, CALCULATION OF CALORIFIC VALUES, AND BIO-OIL PRODUCTION VIA THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE IN PERLIS, MALAYSIA
(Pencirian, Pengiraan Nilai – Nilai Kalorifik dan Pengeluaran Bio-Minyak Melalui Proses Termokimia Sisa Pepejal Perbandaran di Perlis, Malaysia)
Khairuddin Md Isa, Farizul Hafiz Kasim, Umi Fazara Md Ali, Radzuwan Ab Rashid
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 742 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-06 |

7.    ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED SURFACTANT ENHANCED EMULSIFICATION MICROEXTRACTION METHOD COUPLED WITH GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-MASS SPECTROMETRY FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SELECTED POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN AQUEOUS SAMPLES
(Kaedah Pengekstrakan Mikro Ultrabunyi dengan Bantuan Surfaktan Meningkatkan Pengemulsian Bergabung dengan Kromatografi Gas-Spektrometri Jisim Bagi Penentuan Polisiklik Aromatik Hidrokarbon Terpilih di dalam Sampel Akueus)
Siti Farahiyah Ahmad Shater, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Nur Nadhirah Mohamad Zain, Sharlina Mohamad, Farah Wahidah Mohd Hassan, Sazlinda Kamaruzaman, Nor Suhaila Mohamad Hanapi, Mazidatulakmam Miskam
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 308 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-07 |

8.    EFFECT OF ONE STEP ACTIVATION KOH MODIFIED CARBON IN DIMETHYL CARBONATE TRANSESTERIFICATION REACTIONS
(Kesan Satu Langkah Pengaktifan KOH Terhadap Karbon Terubahsuai dalam Tindak Balas Transesterifikasi dengan Dimetil Karbonat)
Abdul Rahim Yacob, Nor Wajihan Muda, Muhammad Azam bin Muhammad Zaki
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 953 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-08 |

9.    CHARACTERIZATION AND DEACIDIFICATION OF ACIDIC PETROLEUM CRUDE OIL UTILIZING METAL OXIDE CATALYST SUPPORTED ON ALUMINA AND AMMONIATED-POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL SOLUTION
(Pencirian dan Penyahasidan Minyak Mentah Petroleum Menggunakan Mangkin Logam Oksida Disokong Dengan Alumina dan Larutan Ammonia-Polietilena Glikol)
Nurasmat Mohd Shukri, Jafariah Jaafar, Wan Azelee Wan Abu Bakar, Zaiton Abdul Majid
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 927 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-09 |

10.   PRODUCTION OF ETHYLENE FROM ETHANOL DEHYDRATION OVER H₃PO₄-MODIFIED CERIUM OXIDE CATALYSTS
(Penghasilan Etilena Daripada Pendehidratan Etanol Dengan Mangkin Serium Oksida Terubahsuai H₃PO₄)
Soo Ling Chong, Jiah Chee Soh, Chin Kui Cheng
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1269 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-10 |

11.   GAS PHASE GLYCEROL DEHYDRATION TO ACROLEIN USING SUPPORTED SILICOTUNGSTIC ACID CATALYST
(Penyahhidratan Gliserol Fasa Gas Kepada Akrolein Menggunakan Sokongan Mangkin Asid Silikotungstik)
Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 810 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-11 |

12.   SYNTHESIS OF MESOPOROUS SODALITE BY MIXED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM CATION TEMPLATES FOR KNOEVENAGEL CONDENSATION REACTION
(Sintesis Sodalit Mesoliang dengan Campuran Templat-Templat Kation Amonium Kuaterner untuk Tindak Balas Kondensasi Knoevenagel)
Mohamad Faiz Othman, Shima Shirani Lapari, Zainab Ramli, Sugeng Triwahyono
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 776 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-12 |

13.   PALLADIUM PINCER COMPLEXES AS CATALYSTS FOR SELECTIVE ACTIVATION AND FUNCTIONALIZATION OF 1-PROPANOL
(Kompleks Paladium Pincer Sebagai Mangkin untuk Pengaktifan dan Pefungsian Terpilih 1-Propanol)
Sri Sugiarti and Craig M Jensen
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 740 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-13 |

14.   OPTIMIZATION BY BOX-BEHNKEN DESIGN OF IN-SITU CARBON DIOXIDE CONVERSION USING LANTHANUM OXIDE
(Pengoptimuman Dengan Reka Bentuk Box-Behnken Untuk Penukaran in-situ Karbon Dioksida Menggunakan Lantanum Oksida)
Salmiah Jamal Mat Rosid, Wan Azelee Wan Abu Bakar, Rusmidah Ali
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 951 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-14 |

15.   SYNTHESIS OF ZnO/rGO NANOHYBRID FOR IMPROVED PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY
(Sintesis Nanohibrid ZnO/rGO Untuk Mempertingkatkan Aktiviti Fotopemangkinan)
Marilyn Yuen Sok Wen, Abdul Halim Abdullah, Lim Hong Ngee
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1147 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-15 |

16.   EFFECT OF NICKEL ON BIMETALLIC NANOALLOY CATALYST FOR HYDROGEN GENERATION
(Kesan Nikel ke atas Mangkin Nanoaloi Dwilogam bagi Penghasilan Hidrogen)
Masitah Abdul Halim Azizi, Norliza Dzakaria, Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak, Mohd Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 963 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-16 |

17.   EFFECT OF RHODIUM ADDITIVE ON THE REDUCTION BEHAVIOUR OF IRON OXIDE IN CARBON MONOXIDE ATMOSPHERE
(Kesan Penambahan Rodium Terhadap Tindak Balas Penurunan Ferum Oksida Di Dalam Atmosfera Karbon Monoksida)
Tengku Shafazila Tengku Saharuddin, Fairous Salleh, Alinda Samsuri, Norliza Dzakaria, Rizafizah Othaman, Mohammad Bin Kassim, Mohammad Wahab Mohammad Hisham, Mohd Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1543 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-17 |

18.   EFFECT OF ANNEALING STRATEGY ON IMPROVED PHOTOACTIVITY OF CUPROUS OXIDE NANOWIRE PREPARED USING FACILE FABRICATION STRATEGY FOR SOLAR WATER SPLITTING
(Kesan Strategi Pengkalsinan Terhadap Peningkatan Fotoaktiviti Nanowayar Kuprous Oksida Yang Disediakan Menggunakan Cara Mudah Untuk Pembelahan Air Suria)
Mohd Nur Ikhmal Salehmin, Lorna Jeffery Minggu, Khuzaimah Arifin, Mohammad Bin Kassim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 856 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-18 |

19.   CARBON DIOXIDE SORPTION BY TETRADECYLAMINE SUPPORTED ON SILICA GEL
(Serapan Karbon Dioksida Oleh Tetradesilamina Disokong Pada Silika Gel)
Maratun Najiha Abu Tahari, Azizul Hakim, Tengku Sharifah Marliza, Mohd. Ambar Yarmo
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 942 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-19 |

20.   PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT OF DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING GRAPHENE OXIDE DOPED TITANIUM DIOXIDE PHOTOELECTRODE
(Peningkatan Prestasi Bagi Sel Suria Pemeka Warna Menggunakan Grafin Oksida di dalam Titanium Dioksida Sebagai Fotoelektrod)
Ahmad Muslihin Ramli, Mohd Zikri Razali, Norasikin Ahmad Ludin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1709 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-20 |

21.   EFFECT OF VARIOUS POWER LEVEL AND DIFFERENT RATIO OF FRUIT TO WATER IN OIL PALM FRUITS MICROWAVE STERILIZER
(Kesan Pelbagai Tahap Kuasa dan Nisbah Berlainan Buah terhadap Air dalam Pensterilan Gelombang Mikro Buah Kelapa Sawit)
Norashikin Ahmad Zamanhuri, Norazah Abd Rahman, Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 956 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-21 |

22.   DODECYLBENZENE SULFONIC ACID CONCENTRATION EFFECT ON ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF POLYANILINE
(Kesan Penumpuan Asid Sulfonik Dodekilbenzena ke atas Sifat Elektrik dan Termal Polianilin)
Nurul Akmil Mustaffa, Qumrul Ahsan, Mohd Asyadi Azam, Luqman Chuah Abdullah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 652 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-22 |

23.   COMPARISON OF PURIFICATION METHODS TO PURIFY RECOMBINANT BROMELAIN FROM Escherichia coli BL21-A1
(Perbandingan Kaedah Penulenan Rekombinan Bromelain daripada Escherichia coli BL21-A1)
Zatul Iffah Mohd Arshad, Azura Amid, Faridah Yusof, Siti Zubaidah Sulaiman, Siti Kholijah Abdul Mudalip, Rohaida Che Man, Shalyda Md Shaarani
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 843 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-23 |

24.   PERCENTAGE DIFFERENCE OF RESISTIVITY OF NANOPARTICLES IN DETERMINING CRUDE OIL USING SAND-PACK EXPERIMENTAL METHOD
(Peratusan Perbezaan Kerintangan Nanopartikel Dalam Penentuan Minyak Mentah Mengunakan Kaedah Ujikaji Pek Pasir)
Mohd Zulkifli Mohamad Noor, Mariyamni Awang, Sonny Irawan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 683 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-24 |

25.   DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL CROSSLLINK BETWEEN CARRAGEENAN AND GLYOXYLIC ACID USING DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY CALCULATIONS
(Penentuan Ikatan Sambung Silang Fizikal Antara Karagenan dan Asid Glioksilik Menggunakan Pengiraan Teori Fungsi Ketumpatan)
Siti Hana Abu Bakar and Fatmawati Adam
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 698 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-25 |

26.   Alchemilla vulgaris AND Filipendula ulmaria EXTRACTS AS POTENTIAL NATURAL PRESERVATIVES IN BEEF PATTIES
(Ekstrak Alchemilla vulgaris dan Filipendula ulmaria Sebagai Pengawet Asli dalam Burger Daging)
Khadijah Husna Abd Hamid, Nurul Aini Mohd Azman, Shalyda Sharaani, Norashikin Zain, Normazlinah Ahmad, Ahmad Ziad Sulaiman, Syed Saufi Tuan Chik, Wan Faizal Wan Ishak, Maria Pillar Almajano Pablos
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 698 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2104-26 |