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Optimisation of solvent extraction of lipid from earthworm powder
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-05)The main objective of this study was to see the effect of amount of hexane and the length of extraction time for the extraction of lipid from earthworm powder. Lipids were isolated in the Soxhlet apparatus. Factorial ... -
Production of bioethanol from starch in 10L bioreactor
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-05)Since oil is expected to last until 2025, the other alternatives should be finding so that this problems can be settle and discover new resources. Bioethanol is the one of renewable sources that can be used as a ... -
Determination of antioxidant compounds from the seeds of Pangium edule by solid liquid extraction method
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-05)The market demand of the tocopherols in the antioxidant product was relatively high as tocopherols were proved to be the most powerful antioxidant compared others. However, the global supply of tocopherols from the natural ... -
Effects of turning frequency on the rate of lignin degradation in composting of rice straw
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-05)Rice straw produced during rice cultivation was collected from paddy field in order to investigate the effect of turning frequency on the rate of lignin degradation in the composting of rice straw. The effect of temperature, ... -
The effects of drying temperature on total phenolic content (TPC) and Antioxidant Activities of Misai Kucing (Orthosiphon stamineus Benth) Plants
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-06)The modified spectrophotometric method makes use of the 2,2- diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and its specific absorbance properties. The absorbance decreases when the radical is reduced by antioxidants. In ... -
Compact photobioreactor for chlorella sp cultivation
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-06)Microalgae have attracted much interest for production of foods, bioactive compounds and especially their usefulness as fossil fuel substitute and energy alternative. In order to grow and tap the potential of microalgae ... -
Effect of storage temperature and filtration on the shelf life of Nypa fruticans fresh sap
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2010-06)The objective of this background research is to solve the problem of lack of information about Nira, the fresh sap of nipa palm. This research was carried out to develop a procedure to improve the shelf life of Nira. The ... -
Proximate composition and physico-chemical properties of nipah (Nypa fruticans) sap sugar
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011)Time and concentration were used as independent variables which affect the NSS hardness. Regression coefficient showed that time and concentration was significant (P < 0.05) factor affecting the hardness of NSS. The ... -
Total phenolic content and antiodant activity of G.obscurum
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011)The natural value of the leaves of the Tebengau ‘Glochidion obscurum’ was explored in this study. The leaf sample of these plant species was collected at Pusat Agrotech Sungai Chucuh. Other than that, this experiment ... -
Advanced separation techniques for biodiesel production from transesterification process
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 2011)Once biodiesel produced, it contains several impurities such as soap and glycerol. The free fatty acids (FFA) in the oil react with the sodium or potassium catalyst to form soaps. After the biodiesel and by product ... -
The study of pectin-alginate gel particles formation
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-04)The aim of this work was to conduct shape and size analysis on pectin-alginate gel particles produced through extrusion–dripping method. The relationship between the process variables on the shape and size of the pectin-alginate ... -
Physical parameter optimization of cellulase production by Aspergillus niger on solid-state fermentation of cassava waste
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-04)Cellulases are a group of hydrolytic enzymes and are capable of degrading lignocellulosic materials contain carbohydrate polymers such as cellulose, hemicelulose and starch. Cellulases have wide range of applications. ... -
Banana trunk fiber natural composite
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-04)Polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer was reinforced with banana fiber (BaF) to produce a biocomposite. The effect of variable fiber composition, mercerization of fiber as well as incorporation of ... -
Physical parameter optimization of cellulase by Aspergillus niger on solid-state fermentation of sawdust
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool Of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)Enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose from lignocellulosic waste which is sawdust finds potential application in commercial production of cellulase enzyme. By using Design Expert 7.1.5, the effect of three physical parameters ... -
Solid waste characterization study and management in Perlis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2011-05)This paper presents a study of solid waste characterization and management in Kangar Perlis. In order to identify wastes composition, the sampling was carried out based on the spot sampling method, whereas the laboratory ... -
Catalytic pyrolysis of washed palm pressed fiber (PPF) using cobalt oxide coated onto silica catalyst
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)Palm pressed fiber (PPF) is one of the oil palm wastes of the rapidly expanding palm oil industry. The research describe in this paper is to investigate the behavior of catalytic pyrolysis of washed PPF using cobalt oxide ... -
Analysis of caffeine content in coffee using the indirect method of decaffeination
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)Caffeine is one of the world’s most popular psychoactive substances and can be consume in coffee, tea or cocoa. Caffeine is also a naturally occurring substance found in the leaves, seeds or fruits of over 63 plants species ... -
Optimization of aqueous extraction condition of total phenolic compound from the leaves of Sirih Hijau (Piper betle L.)
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)Green betel (Piper betle L.) has long been regarded as food and well known for its medicinal properties. Experiment has been done to obtain total phenolic compounds of green betel leaves extract and antioxidant activity ... -
Catalytic pyrolysis of washed empty fruit bunch (EFB) by using cobalt oxide doped onto silica-alumina catalyst
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)The problem with the utilization of fossil fuels such as expensive, source depletion and not being environmental friendly lead to the utilization of biomass as one of the renewable and environmental friendly energy source. ... -
Media optimization for ligninase production from rice straw by solid state fermentation using phanarochate chrysosporium
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool Of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)A laboratory-scale study was carried out to produce lignin peroxidase (ligninase) by white rot fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium ATCC 24725 using rice straw as the major substrate. The optimization media was done using ...