Final Year Project Papers & Reports: Recent submissions
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Production of glucose from sugarcane bagasse for bioethanol application: optimization studies
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Sugarcane Bagasse (SCB) is one example of lignocellulosic biomass and usually discarded as industrial waste after sugarcane is crushed to obtain its juices. It consists of cellulose (42%), hemicellulose (25%), and lignin ... -
A study on the production of Hydroxyapatite via sol-gel route
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-11)In this current work, Hydroxyapatite was prepared through sol-gel technique under wet chemical synthesis technique. Hydroxyapatite is a chemical compound that inherits good biocompability and bioactivity due to its resemblance ... -
Optimization of paddy straw pulping process using Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)In this current method for pulping industries, the cellulose was obtained by a several conventional method which is Kraft pulping, sulphite pulping, and organosolvent pulping in the paper making industries. However these ... -
Antioxidant properties from various Ginger species extracts and optimization studies of selected species
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)This work reports a study on evaluation of antioxidant properties from the extract of various ginger species and optimization studies of extraction condition from the selected species. Ginger as one of the most popular ... -
Genetic identification of selected woody plant using amplification of Chloroplast DNA sequences and DNA sequencing
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Gaharu or Aquilaria species is one of the well-known and expensive fragrance wood in the world. The study is carried out for genetic identification of selected samples of agarwood (Aquilaria spp) using amplification of ... -
Evaluation of Mycelium growth of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) for mother spawn production at high temperature
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is the second most cultivated mushroom in the world after button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). However, the production of shiitake mushroom in Malaysia is still limited. This is because ... -
Growth kinetics and morphology study of Grey Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) from spore induction liquid spawn colonization on sawdust substrate
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)In mushroom industry, grey oyster mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) is commonly cultivated by using solid spawn. In the present study, liquid spawn is proposed as an alternative to replace solid spawn because solid spawn ... -
Antibacterial activity of herbal infusion Kombucha against bacterial pathogen
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Fermented tea has the potential of creating a healthier drinks with the biological protection against bacteria pathogen. With the fusion of herbal leaves with Kombucha, the final product was aimed to provide greater ... -
Synthesis of deep eutectic solvents for Xanthine oxidase inhibitors extracted from medicinal plant, Coleus aromaticus
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Deep eutectic solvents (DES), a green solvent has great concern currently with characteristics of cheap, low toxicity and biodegradable compared to ionic liquids. DESs were studied for extraction of natural xanthine oxidase ... -
Screening for factors affecting cellulase production by Anoxybacillus sp. Strain UniMAP KB-01 from tropical mangrove soil
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Cellulase is a well-known enzyme because of its high demand in various industries. Cellulose is very abundant on Earth, thus, creating a high demand for breaking down cellulose using cellulase enzyme. Anoxybacillus sp. ... -
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compound from Pandan leaves (Pandanus Amaryllifolius)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Pandan leaves or scientifically known as Pandanus amaryllifolius is used as a natural flavouring in South East Asian countries as it has a pleasant and sweet flavour. Due to its health benefits, it has been used as functional ... -
Potential of rice husk as biosorbent for removal of Congo red: an optimization study
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Congo red is a physically and chemically stable dye and mainly used in textile industry. It has been discharged as constituent effluent and caused pollution to the environment. Rice husk was found abundantly in Malaysia ... -
Optimization of antifungal activity of tea tree oil for specific treatment of oral candidiasis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Candidiasis is a type fungal infection that usually grow at warm and moist area such as mucosal epithelial lining of human body’s part. The most common cause of candidiasis is due to overgrowth of normal microbiota such ... -
Isolation of synthetic oil degrading microorganism from hydrocarbon-impacted soil and its degrading capability
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Synthetic engine oil can be found widely in hydrocarbon-impacted soil like workshop and oil industry. The present research focus is on determining which microbial isolates are capable of biodegrading synthetic engine oil ... -
Mathematical modelling of moisture sorption isotherms of local fish based snack from different manufacturers using BET and GAB models
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Fish cracker is a popular local fish based snack in Malaysia. The study of moisture sorption isotherm of fish cracker is essential to predict its storage and drying conditions by establishing its equilibrium moisture content ... -
Isolation of diesel degrading microorganisms from hydrocarbon impacted soil in tropical environment
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Diesel contamination is common place in workshops and petrol stations which gradually accumulates in soil and diffuse into groundwater system. Bioremediation was found as economic extensive treatment to degrade diesel. The ... -
Comparison of different extraction methods on antioxidant properties from Ocimum basilicum Linn extract
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Extraction methods are important to promote the amount of antioxidant properties in herbal plant. The present study was done to evaluate the antioxidant properties of Ocimum basilicum L. plant. Extraction was conducted on ... -
Effect of Neem based Insecticide on Nilaparvata lugens, brown planthopper
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Nilaparvata lugens is the major threat to rice crops throughout Asia. It has become a serious problem because of the feeding behaviour on the stem of rice plants which decreases rice crops yield in the agricultural industries. ... -
Single step modification of screen printed carbon electrode by composite layer based on polypyrrole, Prussian blue and glucose oxidase
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Screen printed carbon electrode (SPCE) has been extensively modified to glucose biosensor in order to provide a faster response and accurate measurement for diagnosis purpose such as blood glucose level measurement of ... -
Colonization of Ganoderma lucidum on soybeans substrate for Tempeh development
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)The application of Ganoderma lucidum mycelium was employed as the inoculum in order to study the possibility of developing tempeh by solid state fermentation on soybeans substrate. The G. lucidum mycelium has the same ...