Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 21 No 5 2017

  Articles 17 - 25 are selected papers from the "International Conference in Organic Synthesis 2016 (ICOS2016), 'From Fundamental Research to Industrial Applications', 21 - 24 August 2016, Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia; organised by Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)."
Guest Editor: Mohd Fazli Mohammat

1.    PERFORMANCE OF SOLAR PHOTOCATALYSIS AND PHOTO-FENTON DEGRADATION OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT
(Prestasi Fotopemangkinan dan Degradasi Foto-Fenton Menggunakan Sinar Suria ke atas Efluen Kilang Minyak Kelapa Sawit)
Devagi Kanakaraju, Nurul Liyana Binti Ahmad, Noorfaezah Binti Mohd Sedik, Sylvester Gan Hsien Long, Tay Meng Guan, Lim Ying Chin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 863 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-01 |

2.    SYNTHESIS AND X-RAY SINGLE CRYSTAL STUDY OF 3-DIBUTYNYL AND 4-DIPENTYNYL PYRIDINE-2,6-DICARBOXYLATE
(Sintesis dan Kajian Sinar-X Hablur Tunggal 3-dibutinil dan 4-dipentinil piridina-2,6-dikarboksilat)
Nawwar Hanun Abdul Malek, Mohammad Fadzlee Ngatiman, Bohari M. Yamin, Nurul Izzaty Hassan
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 867 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-02 |

3.    BREAKDOWN OF HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN SEAWATER UNDER DIFFERENT RATIO OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN / HYDROGEN SULFIDE
(Penguraian Hidrogen Sulfida dalam Air Laut dengan Nisbah Oksigen Terlarut / Hidrogen Sulfida yang Berbeza)
Hii Yii Siang, Norhayati Mohd Tahir, Abdul Malek, Mohd Azlan Md Isa
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 921 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-03 |

4.    ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE EFFECT OF Aerva javanica EXTRACTS ON MCF7 AND MDA-MB-231 BREAST CANCER CELL LINES
(Kesan Anti-proliferatif Ekstrak Aerva javanica Ke Atas Titisan Sel Kanser Payudara MCF7 dan MDA-MB-231)
Nagla Mustafa Eltayeb, Ghada Mustafa Eltayeb, Salizawati Muhamad Salhimi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 804 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-04 |

5.    SYNTHESIS, CRYSTAL STRUCTURE AND COORDINATION CHEMISTRY OF DI-2-PYRIDYLMETHANEAMMINE-BASED CHELATING LIGANDS WITH CADMIUM SALTS
(Sintesis, Struktur Hablur dan Kimia Koordinatan Ligan Pengkelat Berasaskan Di-2-Piridilmetanaamina dengan Garam Kadmium)
Maisara Abdul Kadir and Christopher James Sumby
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 834 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-05 |

6.    PREPARATION OF DATE SEED ACTIVATION FOR SURFACTANT RECOVERY
(Penyediaan Biji Kurma Teraktif Untuk Pemulihan Surfaktan)
Nurul’ Ain Binti Jamion, Nor Haziqah Binti Abd Hafiff, Nurul Huda Abd Halim, Sheikh Ahmad Izzaddin Sheikh Mohd Ghazali, Jamil Mohamed Sapari
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 938 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-06 |

7.    ISOLATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF MICROPLASTIC ABUNDANCE IN Lates calcarifer FROM SETIU WETLANDS, MALAYSIA
(Pemisahan dan Pencirian Plastik-Mikro di dalam Lates calcarifer dari Tanah Bencah Setiu, Malaysia)
Yusof Shuaib Ibrahim, Ruthra Rathnam, Sabiqah Tuan Anuar, Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 881 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-07 |

8.    EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULOSE FROM AGRICULTURAL RESIDUE - OIL PALM FRONDS
(Pengekstrakan dan Pencirian Selulosa daripada Bahan Buangan Pertanian - Pelepah Kelapa Sawit)
Siti Rasila Ainaa Mohd Rasli, Ishak Ahmad, Azwan Mat Lazim, Ainon Hamzah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1588 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-08 |

9.    DEGRADATION OF IMAZAPYR AND IMAZAPIC IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS AND SOIL UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT
(Degradasi Imazapyr dan Imazapic dalam Larutan Akueus dan Tanah di bawah Cahaya Matahari)
Siti Norashikin Mohamad Shaifuddin, Hazilia Hussain, Hamzah Fansuri Hassan, Nazri Che Dom, Razi Ikhwan Md Rashid
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 491 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-09 |

10.   CALCIUM CONTENT OF LIME MORTARS FROM 19th CENTURY CHURCH RUINS IN THE PHILIPPINES USING VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS
(Kandungan Kalsium Mortar Batu Kapur dari Runtuhan Gereja Abad Ke 19 di Filipina Menggunakan Analisis Volumetrik)
Jan-Michael C. Cayme and Aniano N. Asor, Jr
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 992 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-10 |

11.   A NEW AUTOMATED GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING α-FLUORO-β-ALANINE IN URINE
(Kaedah Baru Pengekstrakan Mikro Fasa Pepejal/Kromatografi Gas Berautomatik untuk Penentuan α-Fluoro-β-Alanina di dalam Urin)
Stefano Dugheri, Alessandro Bonari, Ilenia Pompilio, Matteo Gentili, Manfredi Montalti, Nicola Mucci, Giulio Arcangeli
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 698 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-11 |

12.   RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY OPTIMIZATION OF OIL REMOVAL USING BANANA PEEL AS BIOSORBENT
(Pengoptimuman Kaedah Gerak Balas Permukaan Untuk Penyingkiran Minyak Menggunakan Kulit Pisang sebagai Penjerap-Bio)
Najaa Syuhada Mohamad Thani, Rozidaini Mohd Ghazi, Norhisyam Ismail
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 851 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-12 |

13.   SINTESIS DAN PENCIRIAN HIDROGEL TERBIODEGRADASI BERASASKAN BAKTERIA SELULOSA MENGGUNAKAN TEKNIK RADIASI ULTRA LEMBAYUNG
(Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Bacterial Cellulose Based Hydrogels Using Ultra Violet Curable Radiation)
Norhanisah Jamaludin dan Azwan Mat Lazim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 849 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-13 |

14.   INCORPORATION OF GRAPHENE INTO COUNTER ELECTRODE TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS
(Pengabungan Grafin dalam Elektrod Lawan untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Sel Suria Terpeka Pewarna)
Aisyah Bolhan and Norasikin Ahmad Ludin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1010 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-14 |

15.   PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SIMPLIFIED SILICON SOLAR CELL ON P-TYPE CRYSTALLINE SILICON WAFER
(Analisis Prestasi Bagi Sel Suria Silikon Teringkas Ke Atas Silikon Wafer Kristal Jenis-P)
Wan Zulhafizhazuan, Suhaila Sepeai, Cheow Siu Leong, Kamaruzzaman Sopian , Saleem H. Zaidi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 785 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-15 |

16.   INFRA-RED INVESTIGATION ON SILICON SOLAR CELLS
(Kajian Inframerah ke atas Sel-sel Suria Silikon)
Nurfarizza Surhada Mohd Nasir, Suhaila Sepeai, Cheow Siu Leong, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Saleem H.Zaidi
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 1001 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-16 |

17.   SYNTHESIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL STUDY OF ORGANOTIN(IV) COMPLEXES CONTAINING HYDRAZINOPYRIDINE LIGAND
(Sintesis dan Kajian Antibakteria Kompleks Organostanum(IV) yang Mengandungi Ligan Hidrazinopiridin)
Dayang Norafizan A. Chee, Monica Lulo Rodis, Norziah Saat, Zainab Ngaini, Ainaa Nadiah Abdul Halim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 527 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-17 |

18.   SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF COPPER(II) COMPLEX OF HETEROCYCLIC LIGANDS
(Sintesis, Pencirian dan Ciri Antimikrob Kuprum(II) Kompleks dengan Ligan Heterosiklik)
Rabuyah Ni, Mohammad Isa Mohamadin, Vivien Jong Yi Mian
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 462 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-18 |

19.   ISOLATION AND SYNTHESIS OF PINOCEMBRIN AND PINOSTROBIN FROM Artocarpus odoratissimus
(Pemencilan dan Sintesis Pinocembrin dan Pinostrobin dari Artocarpus odoratissimus)
Nyotia Nyokat, Khong Heng Yen, Ahmad Sazali Hamzah, Isabel Fong Lim, Aimi Suhaili Saaidin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 502 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-19 |

20.   IRON(II) COMPLEX OF ANTHRAQUINONE: SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURAL ELUCIDATION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
(Komplek Ferum(II) Antrakuinon: Sintesis, Penentuan Struktur Organik dan Aktiviti Antimikrob)
Nur Dzaina Zaidel, Vivien Jong Yi Mian, Mohammad Isa Mohamadin
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 588 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-20 |

21.   SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES OF HYDRAZONE SCHIFF BASE COMPOUNDS AND ITS DERIVATIVES
(Sintesis, Pencirian dan Aktiviti Antibakteria Sebatian Bes Schiff Hidrazon dan Terbitannya)
Ruwaida Asyikin Abu Talip, Meng Guan Tay, Hashimatul Fatma Hashim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 602 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-21 |

22.   STEREOSELECTIVE REDUCTION OF 1-BENZYL-3,3-DIMETHYL-5-METHYLENEPYRROLIDINE-2,4-DIONE USING SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE WITH SELECTED METAL CHLORIDES
(Tindak Balas Penurunan Stereoselektif 1-Benzil-3,3-Dimetil-5-Metilenapirolidina-2,4-Dion Menggunakan Natrium Borohidrat Dengan Logam Klorida Terpilih)
Nor Saliyana Jumali, Zurina Shaameri, Habsah Mohamad, Ahmad Sazali Hamzah
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 768 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-22 |

23.   SYNTHESIS AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF AZO AND ASPIRIN-AZO DERIVATIVES
(Sintesis dan Aktiviti Antibakteria Terhadap Azo dan Terbitan Azo-Aspirin)
Zainab Ngaini and Ho Boon Kui
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 748 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-23 |

24.   SYNTHESIS, MODIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF 3-HYDROXYBENZALDEHYDESALICYLHYDRAZIDE
(Sintesis, Modifikasi, Pencirian dan Aktiviti Biologi 3-Hidroksibenzaldehidesalisilhidrazida)
Nornadia Jasin, Meng Guan Tay, Hashimatul Fatma Hashim
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 973 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-24 |

25.   ONE-POT MANNICH BASE SYNTHESIS USING TASK SPECIFIC PROTIC IONIC LIQUIDS
(Sintesis Bes Mannich Tunggal Menggunakan Cecair Ionik Terkhusus)
Sabahat Sardar, Cecilia Devi Wilfred, Jean Marc Leveque
| Abstract & References || Full Text: pdf ( 503 K ) || DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/mjas-2017-2105-25 |