Search Results - "Peng, Leh Cheu"
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Properties of cellulose nanocrystals from oil palm trunk isolated by total chlorine free method
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (20-01-2017)“…•Cellulose nanocrystals were successfully isolated by total chlorine free method.•Diameter and length of the cellulose nanocrystals obtained were…”
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The world availability of non-wood lignocellulosic biomass for the production of cellulosic ethanol and potential pretreatments for the enhancement of enzymatic saccharification
Published in Renewable & sustainable energy reviews (01-07-2016)“…Non-wood lignocellulosic biomass is abundantly available, low cost, easy to process and consists of a short growth and harvest period; therefore, it is…”
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Isolation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from parenchyma and vascular bundle of oil palm trunk (Elaeis guineensis)
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (10-12-2015)“…•Parenchyma and vascular bundle cellulose nanocrystals from Oil palm trunk.•Diameter and length of vascular bundle cellulose nanocrystals is smaller.•Both…”
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Characterization of hemicellulose‐carboxymethyl cellulose blend films: Enhancement of the physicochemical, thermal, and mechanical properties
Published in Journal of applied polymer science (15-05-2024)“…This study investigates the influence of hemicellulose (Hc) on the chemical composition, thermal stability, mechanical properties, and morphology of…”
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Crosslinked polymer nanocomposites for wastewater heavy metal adsorption: A review
Published in Express polymer letters (01-06-2023)“…Public health concerns caused by heavy metals present in wastewater have come to global attention. Heavy metal contamination of water resources will have a…”
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Extraction and recovery of methylene blue from industrial wastewater using benzoic acid as an extractant
Published in Journal of hazardous materials (15-04-2009)“…Liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) of methylene blue (MB) from industrial wastewater using benzoic acid (extractant) in xylene has been studied at 27 °C. The…”
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Potential of polyhydroxyalkanoate and nanocellulose from oil palm trunk as raw materials for additive manufacturing: A review
Published in Polymer composites (01-01-2023)“…Additive manufacturing (AM) is beneficial due to its fast prototyping, non‐complexity process, flexibility, which allows for a wide range of innovations. The…”
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Second-generation bioethanol as a sustainable energy source in Malaysia transportation sector: Status, potential and future prospects
Published in Renewable & sustainable energy reviews (01-12-2011)“…The energy crisis has become a crucial issue. The rapid depletion of the fossil fuels has driven the world to utilize renewable energy (RE) sources. To develop…”
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Potential of Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. (kapok fiber) as a resource for second generation bioethanol: Effect of various simple pretreatment methods on sugar production
Published in Bioresource technology (01-07-2012)“…► The chemical compositions of kapok fiber were changed after pretreatments. ► The impact of pretreatment on chemical composition was varied by the pH of…”
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Using biomass residues from oil palm industry as a raw material for pulp and paper industry: potential benefits and threat to the environment
Published in Environment, development and sustainability (01-04-2013)“…Oil palm industries produce an enormous quantity of lignocellulosic biomass; in the form of large leaves of palm tree, pruned fronds (OPF) and oil palm trunks…”
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Ceibapentandra (L.) Gaertn (Kapok) Seed Fibre as a Recycled Paper Reinforcement Pulp
Published in Waste and biomass valorization (01-09-2021)“…The kapok ( Ceibapentandra (L.) Gaertn ) seed fibre is unicellular with length up to 35 mm, however, it is covered by a hydrophobic waxy layer that limits its…”
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Optimization of production conditions for xylanase production by newly isolated strain Aspergillus niger through solid state fermentation of oil palm empty fruit bunches
Published in Biocatalysis and agricultural biotechnology (01-07-2017)“…Response surface (RSM) optimization of selected cultural parameters and the effect of various nitrogen sources on xylanase production by novel strain of…”
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Characterization of Residual Lignin Obtained by the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Pulps
Published in Bioresources (01-01-2017)“…Residual lignin present in alkali pulps prepared from oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) empty fruit bunch was isolated using an enzymatic method and characterized…”
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Use of bulk liquid membrane for the removal of chromium (VI) from aqueous acidic solution with tri-n -butyl phosphate as a carrier
Published in Desalination (15-12-2009)“…Tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP) was used as carrier for the transport of chromium (VI) through a hexane bulk liquid membrane. The transport efficiency of chromium…”
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Assessment of the Effect of Easily-metabolised Carbon Supplements on Xylanase Production by Newly Isolated Trichoderma asperellum USM SD4 Cultivated on Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches
Published in Bioresources (01-11-2016)“…Effect of lignocellulosic medium supplemented with selected easily-metabolised carbon sources on microbial xylanase production was assessed. A newly isolated…”
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Effects of Alkaline Sulfite Anthraquinone and Methanol Pulping Conditions on the Mechanical and Optical Paper Properties of Bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii)
Published in Bioresources (01-08-2016)“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanical and optical properties of paper made from alkaline sulfite anthraquinone and methanol (ASAM)…”
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Potential of Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. (kapok) fiber as a resource for second generation bioethanol: Parametric optimization and comparative study of various pretreatments prior enzymatic saccharification for sugar production
Published in Bioresource technology (01-07-2013)“…•Simple pretreatments improved the enzymatic hydrolysability of kapok fibers.•Various pretreatments altered the chemical compositions of kapok fiber…”
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Recycling of valueless paper dust to a low grade cellulose acetate: Effect of pretreatments on acetylation
Published in Bioresources (01-01-2012)“…The feasibility of the production of cellulose acetate (CA) from recycled paper dust from carton boxes was examined. Two pre-treatments were carried out on the…”
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Application of Photo, Peracetic Acid, and Combination Pre-treatments in Improving Totally Chlorine-Free Bleaching Selectivity
Published in Bioresources (01-08-2015)“…The application of totally chlorine-free bleaching (TCF) is well recognised for its environmental compatibility. However, its application is restricted in…”
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Designing cellulose hydrogels from non-woody biomass
Published in Carbohydrate polymers (15-07-2021)“…[Display omitted] •Valorization of non-woody biomass for cellulose hydrogel development.•Cellulose depolymerization, dissolution and crosslinking are typical…”
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