Faculty of Engineering Technology (FYP): Recent submissions
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Antioxidant properties from leaves of various citrus species and optimization studies of selected citrus leaves extract
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-12)This research reports a study on assessment of antioxidants properties from leaves of various citrus species. Natural antioxidants was most favoured as it possessed less toxicity compared to the synthetic antioxidants which ... -
Effects of electrical shock treatment and exposure to blue color LED on the growth, yield and quality of Grey Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus sajor-caju)
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-12)Grey oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sajor-caju) is an edible mushroom cultivated in Malaysia due to its high nutritional and medicinal value and the demand on Pleurotus sajor-caju in local and foreign market rises continuously. ... -
Characterization of thermoplastic based product degradation by Immobilized Mycelia of Pleurotus Ostreatus
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-12)Research was conducted to determine the degradation of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic based on its mechanical properties and material weight as well as physical and chemical ... -
Extraction of Omega-3 rich fish oil and determination of fatty acid composition from Indian mackerel
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-12)Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) is one of the most common fish available and consumed by Malaysian. It was believed to has a high nutrient fish oil content. The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids available in the ... -
Molecular identification of selected spiders by amplification of reference target DNA sequence and in silico analysis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-12)Spiders or Araneae is one of noteworthy groups of carnivorous invertebrates that provide important model systems for study of ecosystem in the world. Molecular approach was conducted to characterize spider species as the ... -
Optimization studies by ultrasound assisted solvent extraction and screening of phenolic compounds in papaya seeds
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2018-12)Phenolics are widely distributed in many plants which exhibit strong antioxidant properties and have antibacterial properties. This study was conducted to study the effect of parameters condition on yield of the total ... -
Extraction and characterization of Omega-3 fatty acid from Jade Perch (Scortum barcoo) using enzymatic hydrolysis technique
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Extraction of Omega-3 fatty acid from Jade Perch using enzymatic hydrolysis techniques are expected to be more economically possible techniques due to the uses of enzyme with the characteristic of reusable, environmental ... -
Protein-Polysaccharide production in herbal infused Kombucha drinks
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)In this present work, the protein-carbohydrate production using different herbal leaves such as butterfly wings, moringa and cat’s whickers were evaluated. The attempt to emphasize on the protein and polysaccharide of these ... -
Synthesis of deep eutectic solvents for natural antioxidants extracted from medicinal plant, Coleus aromaticus
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Antioxidant is a basic requirement for maintaining good health. However, due to toxicity of synthetic antioxidant, hence, demand of natural antioxidant are high. In this research, natural antioxidant are extracted from C. ... -
Antifungal activity of Aloe vera, Beijing grass, ginger, and plantain against dominant phytopathogenic fungus isolated from mango Chokanan
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Mango fruits are exposed to different preharvest and postharvest diseases that caused by phytopathogenic fungi. Nowadays, the herbal extracts are used widely in agriculture industry as natural fungicides as it causes less ... -
Extraction and characterization of Omega-3 fatty acid from Catfish using enzymatic hydrolysis technique
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-11)Malaysian like to consume Catfish in their daily diet. Thus, it is very popular among farmers in Malaysia. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid have many benefit to human health. Based on research, EPA and DHA can reduce the ... -
Biodegradation of used synthetic oil by hydrocarbon-degraders isolated from soil
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)In this study, hydrocarbon degraders isolated from contaminated soil was studied for their potential as hydrocarbons biodegradation agents. The soil samples were retrieved from automotive workshop which has been exposed ... -
Effect of chemical pretreatment of Banana peel for glucose production: optimization study
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Bananas are widely planted and produce a large amount of waste after harvested. One way to reduce the amount of waste collection is by using the banana peels as a substrate in glucose production. The objective of this ... -
Molecular identification of Harumanis mango by DNA sequencing and comparison of the Chloroplast DNA sequence
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Mangifera indica L. var. Harumanis is a mango cultivar widely known for its sweet taste, aromas and the vibrant of mango flesh colour. The studies on morphological characterization of Harumanis have been abundant throughout ... -
Stastistical optimization of biofunctionalization condition of native spider web from Crossopriza lyoni
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Spider silk has been known as a promising biomaterial to be applied in various fields. With its outstanding characteristics, exploiting this organic material can bring a lot of benefits to mankind. Natural spider silks do ... -
Composting of food waste for the production of organic fertilizer
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)The composting from food waste is an alternative to reduce the environmental problems and very economic as it reduces the waste going into landfill. The application of compost can improve the soil productivity and quality ... -
The growth morphology and yield of Grey Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus sajor-caju) subjected to different durations of ultrasonic sound treatment
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Grey oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) is a type of edible mushroom that suitable to be cultivated in Malaysia. There is an increasing demand in the market due to its high nutritional values. In this study, effects ... -
Optimization of antimicrobial activity of tea tree oil from Melaleuca Alternifolia for selective treatment of Acne Vulgaris
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Acne vulgaris is a type of skin disorder which commonly caused by bacterial infection. The disease can be treated by using topical antibiotics, raising problems with increase cases of resistance, rendering the treatment ... -
Optimization study of factors affecting Cellulase production by Anoxybacillus sp. Strain UniMAP KB-01 from tropical mangrove soil
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Cellulase is an important enzyme that has various industrial applications, such as agriculture, bioconversion, detergents, fermentation, food, pulp and paper, textile, and others. The abundance of cellulose as the most ... -
Evaluation of antioxidant properties from different parts of Phaleria macrocarpa (Mahkota Dewa) and optimization studies of selected plant part
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 2017-12)Phaleria macrocarpa is a medicinal plant originates from Papua Island, Indonesia. It shows potential application in ethno-pharmacological properties due to the presence of large amounts of bioactive compounds. In this ...