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Solubility enhancement of crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) via dissolution of oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2016-06)Crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) has been widely recognized as an important material with high potential in contributing to a wide range of field. In this project, CNC has been produced by dissolution of oil palm empty ... -
Solubility enhancement of crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) via dissolution of oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) is one of the lignocellulosic waste materials that found abundantly in nature. Substantial amount of these residues create environmental problem if not dispose properly. However, by ... -
Solventless oil extractor using reduced pressure and heat
(Universiti Malaysia PerlisSchool of Bioprocess Engineering, 2011-05)The materials and methods used for the distillation and extraction of the essential oil from orange rinds by solventless oil extractor using reduced pressure and heat was described in detailed. The extraction begins with ... -
Stability of microwaved-heated rice bran during 12 weeks of storage under ambient and refrigerated condition
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)This project is aimed to stabilize Free Fatty Acid (FFA) by using microwave heating method to inactivate the lipase enzyme and microorganism growth, thus the formation of FFA will be retarded during storage condition. Rice ... -
Studies of phytochemicals properties and antioxidative activity of Perlis sunshine mango seed extract
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)Mango seeds contain high content of antioxidants, phenolic and flavonoid. The usage of mangoes can convert the waste into a bountiful harvest. The aim of this study was to analyze the phytochemicals properties in Perlis ... -
Studies of potential plant parts of Kesinai (Streblus asper) for protease production
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2012-06)A study was carried out to study the potential plant parts of Kesinai (Streblus asper) for protease production. The potential parts of Streblus asper such as leaves, stem barks, and twigs were collected and used as a source ... -
Studies on production of bioprotein from local vegetable wastes
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-06)The significant increase demands for livestock product in recent years have influenced the important of protein as nutrient. Due to high cost of protein, exploration on finding an alternative protein source was done that ... -
Studies on production of chitosan-alginate capsules through extrusion dripping method
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-06)Production of capsules through extrusion dripping method is a simple and low cost method. Chitosan and alginate are common biopolymers used for in the formation of capsules in wide range of industries. However, there is ... -
Studies on the application of alginate capsules to control pH of lactic acid fermentation
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2012-06)A novel approach has been developed to produce alginate capsules composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) using extrusion method to control pH in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) fermentation. In this method, mixture of CaCO3 (6% ... -
Studies on the effect of impact force on the shape of calcium alginate beads produced from extrusion dripping method
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-05)Determination of bead shape is important for most of encapsulation application. In this study, the shape of alginate produced by the different process parameters was determined. The process parameters involved in this ... -
Studies on the growth kinetics of lactic acid bacteria under controlled pH cultivation environment using alginate capsules
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-06)End-product inhibition in LAB fermentation has initiates the development of various approaches to minimize the inhibition effect on LAB growth. The inhibition effect can be minimized by controlling the pH in LAB fermentation. ... -
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 ... -
The study of viability and growth kinetic of mycelium from various part and age of Oyster Mushroom ( Pleurotus Sajor-Caju) using tissue culture technique
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-06)Oyster mushroom ( Pleurotus sajor-caju) is one of the species of mushroom in the world. Oyster mushroom contain a lot of nutrients such as at about 85–95 % of water, 3 % of protein, 4 % of carbohydrates, 0.1 % of fats, 1 ... -
Study on effect pretreatment of Rice Husk by using the FTIR
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-06)A computational approach was used to analyze the FTIR spectra of a wide range of treated and untreated lignocellulosic material which is rice husk. Rice husk was treated with dilute sulphuric acid in a room temperature ... -
Study on extraction methods for protease production from Sterblus asper
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2012-06)Streblus asper leaves were collected and used as a plant source for extracting protease enzymes. The enzyme was extracted by three methods and the activity of each extract was determined. Streblus asper leaves were extracted ... -
Studying the factors that Increase the shelf-life in citrus fruit
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2012-06)Navel oranges are prone to develop postharvest spoilage during storage. There are numerous factors contributing to spoilage such as temperature, humidity and fungal attack. The present research aims is to investigate the ... -
Studying the incorporation of different additives to the fruit wrappers to increase shelf-life of local mangoes
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2013-06)Mangoes are prone to develop postharvest spoilage during storage period. There are numerous factors contributing to spoilage such as temperature, humidity and fungal attack. In this research, chitin and CaCl2 had been ... -
Sugar content prediction of Sunshine mango using NIR spectrometer
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-06)This thesis explores a near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technique is to classify and predict the maturity of sunshine mango based on its total soluble solid (TSS). In this project, NIR spectrometer was used to obtain the ... -
Synthesis and characterization of Eggshell-derived Hydroxyapatite via mechanochemical method: a comparative study
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2016-06)The focus of bone graft properties has developed through generations, from the ability to withstand mechanical stress to the ability to integrate with the biological structure. In recent years, the use of hydroxyapatite ... -
Synthesis and characterization of Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Polytetrafluoroethylene (PVDF-PTFE) membrane, functionalize with Sodium Carbonate for Carbon Dioxide separation
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Bioprocess Engineering, 2016-06)This project investigates on the synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoridepolytetrafluoroethylene membrane (PVDF-PTFE). Sodium carbonate functions as the separator for carbon dioxide. PVDF-PTFE membrane ...