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ICGSCE 2014

Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering

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  • Presents recent findings on process, environmental and social problems related to the resource consumption with emphasize to move towards sustainable development

  • Includes latest topics on Oleochemical Process and Technologies, that provides information on sustainable technology in the area

  • Also includes Policies and Regulations for the government and private sectors under the engineering and non-engineering areas with respect to sustainable development

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (48 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Green and Sustainable Technologies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Overview on Chemical-Based, Bio-based and Natural-Based Surfactants in EOR Applications

      • Hazlina Husin, Muhammad Najmi Ibrahim, Zulkafli Hassan, Norrulhuda Mohd Taib, Ku Halim Ku Hamid, Nik Khairul Irfan Nik Ab Lah et al.
      Pages 3-9
    3. OPEFB Filler from Biomass in Superabsorbent Polymer Composite for Agriculture Application: A Comparative Study

      • Wan Siti Nadiah Wan Yaacob, Saidatul Shima Jamari, Suriati Ghazali
      Pages 11-17
    4. Exploring Non-wood Plants as Alternative Pulps: From the Physical and Chemical Perspectives

      • Angzzas Kassim, Ashuvila Aripin, Zainuri Hatta, Zawawi Daud
      Pages 19-24
    5. The Development of Amine-Based Potential Kenaf Sorbent for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Capture

      • Nabilah Zaini, Khairul Sozana Nor Kamarudin
      Pages 33-39
    6. Potential Effect of Palm Oil Fuel Ash as Micro-Filler of Polymer Concrete

      • A. K. Nur Hafizah, M. W. Hussin, M. Ismail, M. A. R. Bhutta, M. Azman, P. J. Ramadhansyah et al.
      Pages 41-49
    7. Liquid Membrane Formulation for Succinic Acid Extraction from Simulated Aqueous Waste Solution

      • Norela Jusoh, Norasikin Othman, Nur Alina Nasruddin
      Pages 51-59
    8. Preservation of Natural Textile Colorant from Xylocarpus Moluccensis by Encapsulating into PVA Alginate

      • Norul Azilah Abdul Rahman, Ruziyati Tajuddin, Siti Marsinah Tumin
      Pages 61-68
    9. Coagulant from Chemically Modified Fish Scale for Textile Wastewater Treatment

      • Mohibah Musa, Ku Halim Ku Hamid, Hanafiah Zainal Abidin, Miradatul Najwa Muhd Rodhi
      Pages 69-77
  3. Chemical and Biotechnology Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
    2. Solvent Extraction of Castor Beans Oil: Experimental Optimization via Response Surface Methodology

      • Jibrin Mohammed Danlami, Agus Arsad, Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini
      Pages 95-103
    3. Immobilization of Nano-sized TiO2 on Glass Plate for the Removal of Methyl Orange and Methylene Blue

      • Lim Ying Chin, Lim Ying Pei, Razzana binti Rosli, Nur Hazira binti Mohd Atni
      Pages 105-113
    4. Mercury Removal in Simulated Flue Gas by Oil Palm EFB Activated Carbon

      • Noor Hidayu Abdul Rani, Nor Fadilah Mohamad, Sharmeela Matali, Sharifah Aishah Syed A. Kadir
      Pages 115-121
    5. Production of Glucose, Galactose and Mannose from the Skins of Durian and Mangosteen

      • Zamila Mohd Senu, Maryam Husin, Abd Rashid Li, Rusnah Samsuddin, Mohd Radzi Ahmad, Nik Roslan Nik Abd Rashid et al.
      Pages 123-130
    6. Reaction Kinetics Study for Microwave Energy Pretreated Jatropha Curcas L In-Situ Transesterification

      • Sintayehu Mekuria Hailegiorgis, Shuhaimi Mahadzir, Duvvuri Subbarao
      Pages 131-138
    7. Induction Time of L-Isoleucine Crystallization with the Presence of Electric Field

      • Nik Salwani Md Azmi, Nornizar Anuar, Noor Fitrah Abu Bakar, Mohammad Akmalhakim Zakaria
      Pages 139-147

About this book

This book includes selected papers from the ICGSCE 2014 with focus on the current trends of global resources used to meet the growing demands to improve life style coupled with environmental and social problems related to the resource consumption with emphasize to move towards sustainable development. It provides a platform for scientists and academicians from local and international universities and industries to promote, share and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Chemical Engineering with respect to global sustainability. Under the sustainability umbrella the topics covered are; alternative energy sources, alternative feedstock for energy and chemicals, alternative raw materials for household commodity, green process with minimal environmental impact, process intensification, waste minimization, recycling of wastes and providing quality water, food and medicines. Other topics covered include:
1. Oil and gas, Biofuel, Fuel cell, Renewable energy
2. Green technology, Sustainability, Environmental, Carbon sequestration, Carbon footprint, Natural resources
3. Chemical processes, Separation technology, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Food technology, Particle technology, Corrosion, Pharmaceutical, Phytochemical, Oleochemical
4. Process modeling, Process Simulation, Process control
5. Advanced material, Polymer, Catalyst, Enzyme
6. Policy, Regulations, Strategy and implementation, Safety, Management of science, Engineering education
7. Process Safety and Loss Prevention, Environmental and chemical risk assessment, Transportation risk analysis, Inherent safety.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia

    Md Amin Hashim

About the editor

Dr. Mohd. Amin bin Hashim is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at UiTM. He has several years of experience in industry and academia, mainly in the area of chemical and material processes. His current research interests include development of Adsorption-type Corrosion Inhibitor, Lead-free solder alloys, solder flux and solder pastes for Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging, metallic and semiconductor nanowires for diagnostic array devices.

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