Publications

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Pyrolysis reactions of Japanese cedar and Japanese beech woods in a closed ampoule reactor. Journal of Wood Science 56(4): pp. 319-330

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2011) Thermal reactivities of catechols/pyrogallols and cresols/xylenols as lignin pyrolysis intermediates. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 92: pp. 76-87

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2011) Thermal reactions of guaiacol and syringol as lignin model aromatic nuclei. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 92: pp. 88-98

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2011) Gas and solid/liquid phase reactions during pyrolysis of softwood and hardwood lignins. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 92: pp. 417-425

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2012) The effects of combining guaiacol and syringol on their pyrolysis. Holzforschung 66: pp. 323-330

Ya’aini N, Amin, N.A.S, Asmadi, M (2012) Optimization of levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass using a new hybrid catalyst. Bioresource Technology 116: pp. 58-65

Izirwan I, Asmadi M, Amin, N A S (2013) Characterization of oil palm shell activated carbon and ZSM-5 supported cobalt catalysts. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment 17(10): pp 64-68

Zainol M M, Asmadi M, Amin N A S (2014) Impregnation of magnetic particles on oil palm shell activated carbon for removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences & Engineering). 72(1): pp. 7-11

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2015) Synthesis and characterization of carbon cryogel microspheres from lignin-furfural mixtures for biodiesel. Bioresource Technology. 190: pp. 44-50

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2016) Carbon cryogel microsphere for ethyl levulinate production: Effect of carbonization temperature and time. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Special Issue on SOMCHE 2015. pp. 108-121

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2017). Characteristics of softwood and hardwood pyrolysis in an ampoule reactor. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 124: pp. 523-535

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2017) Preparation and characterization of impregnated magnetic particles on oil palm frond activated carbon for metal ions removal. Sains Malaysiana 46: pp. 773-782.

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2017) Effects of thermal treatment on carbon cryogel preparation for catalytic esterification of levulinic acid to ethyl levulinate. Fuel Processing Technology 167: pp. 431-441

Izirwan I, Asmadi M, Amin, N A S (2017) Dry reforming of methane over oil palm shell activated carbon and ZSM-5 supported cobalt catalysts. International Journal of Green Energy. 14: pp. 831-838.

Hassan N S, Jalil A A, Triwahyono S, Hitam C N C, Rahman A F A, Khusnun N F, Mamat C R, Asmadi M, Mohamed M, Alia M W, Prasetyoko D (2017) Exploiting copper-silica-zirconia cooperative interactions for the stabilization of tetragonal zirconia catalystsand enhancement of the visible-light photodegradation of bisphenol A. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 82: pp. 322-330.

Wang J W, Asmadi M, Kawamoto H (2018) The effect of uronic acid moieties on xylan pyrolysis. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 136: pp. 215-221

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2018) Optimization studies of oil palm empty fruit bunch liquefaction for carbon cryogel production as catalyst in levulinic acid esterification. Jurnal Teknologi. 80:2 (2018) 137–145

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2019) Kinetics and Thermodynamic Analysis of Levulinic Acid Esterification Using Lignin-Furfural Carbon Cryogel Catalyst. Renewable Energy. Renewable Energy. 130: pp. 547-557.

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2019) Synthesis and Characterization of Porous Microspherical Ionic Liquid Carbon Cryogel Catalyst for Ethyl Levulinate Production. Diamond & Related Materials. 95: pp. 154-165.

Zainol M M, Amin, N A S, Asmadi M (2019) Esterification of Levulinic Acid to Ethyl Levulinate Using Liquefied Oil Palm Frond-based Carbon Cryogel Catalyst. BioEnergy Research. 12 (2): pp. 359-369

Aziz M A A, Setiabudi H D, Teh L P, Asmadi M and Matmin J (2019) High-performance bimetallic catalysts for low-temperature carbon dioxide reforming of methane. Chemical Engineering & Technology. Wiley-VCH. 43 (4): 661–671

Zainol M M, Asmadi M, Iskandar P, Ahmad W A N W, Amin N A S, Hoe T T (2020) Ethyl Levulinate Synthesis from Levulinic Acid and Furfuryl Alcohol by Using Modified Carbon Cryogels. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 78: pp. 547-552

Izirwan I, Asmadi M, Amin, N A S (2020) Methane dry reforming using oil palm shell activated carbon supported cobalt catalyst: Multi-response optimization. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. In Press

Zainol M M, Asmadi M, Iskandar P, Ahmad W A N W, Amin N A S, Hoe T T (2021) Ethyl levulinate synthesis from biomass derivative chemicals using iron doped sulfonated carbon cryogel catalyst. Journal of Cleaner Production. 281 (2021): pp. 1-14

Asmadi M, Amin N A S, Zainol M M, Wahid M A, Abdullah S, Khor W M (2021) Activated Carbon Cryogel as a Potential Adsorbent for Removal of Aspirin. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 83: pp. 403-408.

Wang J, Minami E,Asmadi M, Kawamoto H (2021) Effect of lignification on thermal degradation reactivities of hemicellulose and cellulose in wood cell walls. Journal of Wood Science. 67(1): 1-11

Wang J, Minami E,Asmadi M, Kawamoto H (2021) Thermal degradation of hemicellulose and cellulose in ball-milled cedar and beech wood. Journal of Wood Science. Journal of Wood Science. 67(32): 1-14

M.M. Zainol, Rasid N S A, M. Asmadi, N.A.S. Amin (2021) Carboxymethyl Cellulose Synthesis From Treated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch using Ionic Liquid and Hydrogen Peroxide. ASEAN Engineering Journal. 11 (4), 80-88

M.M. Zainol, M. Asmadi, N.A.S. Amin, Roslan N F (2022) Glucose-derived Bio-fuel Additive via Ethanolysis Catalyzed by Zinc Modified Sulfonated Carbon. Materials Today: Proceedings. 57, 1008-1013.

M.M. Zainol, M. Asmadi, N.A.S. Amin (2022) Bio-fuel Additive Synthesized From Levulinic Acid Using Ionic Liquid-Furfural Based Carbon Catalyst: Kinetic, Thermodynamic And Mechanism Studies. Chemical Engineering Science. 247, 117079

Noor Raihan Izan, Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Abu Hassan Nordin, Mohd Asmadi, Syie Luing Wong, Muhammad Ammir Ilham Azhar and Nur Hashimah Alias (2022) Removal of Methylene Blue via Adsorption using Magnetic Char Derived from Food Waste. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 2022, Vol. 24(2), 283-292

Abdull Hafidz Hassan, Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Kamarul Ridwan Zainuddin, Hafis Adlan Rosmadi, Mohd Asmadi, Norazah Abd Rahman1 and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2022) A Review on Alkyl Levulinates Synthesis from Renewable Levulinic Acid using Various Modified Carbon-Based Catalysts. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 2022, Vol. 24(2), 264-282.

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Primary pyrolysis and secondary reaction behaviors as compared between Japanese cedar and Japanese beech wood in an ampoule reactor. In: Yao T (ed) Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2010. Green Energy and Technology, Springer 1: pp. 151-155

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Pyrolysis and secondary reaction mechanisms of softwood and hardwood lignins at the molecular level. In: Yao T (ed) Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2010. Green Energy and Technology, Springer 2: pp. 129-135

Zainol M M, Amin N A S, Asmadi M, Ngadi N (2014) Carbon cryogel from lignin-furfural as acid catalyst in esterification of oleic acid. In Hashim M. A (ed) ICGSE 2014 Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering, Springer: pp. 315-322

Asmadi M, Parmon M K J, Tamunaidu P, (2016) Liquefaction of nipa frond in ionic liquid. In Rahman R A and Ngadi N (Eds). Biomass into Fuels and Chemical Derivatives.UTM Press, Johor. pp. 40-55

Tamunaidu P, Aslan A K H N, Ali M D M, Asmadi M (2016) Biomass Potential for Bioethanol Production. In Rahman R A and Ngadi N (Eds). Biomass into Fuels and Chemical Derivatives.UTM Press, Johor. pp. 56-85

International Conferences

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2009) Gasification characteristics of some softwood and hardwood species. Proceedings of the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, June 29-July 3, 2009, Hamburg, Germany, pp. 906-908

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2009) Primary pyrolysis and secondary reaction behaviors as compared between Japanese cedar and Japanese beech wood in an ampoule reactor. Abstracts of the 1st GCOE International Symposium “Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2009”, August 20-22, 2009, Kyoto, Japan, p. 85

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Pyrolysis and secondary reactions mechanisms of softwood and hardwood lignins at the molecular level. Abstracts of the 2nd GCOE International Symposium “Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2010”, August 19-20, 2010, Kyoto, Japan, p. 73

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2011) Pyrolysis and secondary decomposition reactions of softwood and hardwood lignins. Proceedings of the 19th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition. From Research to Industry and Markets, Berlin, Germany, 2011, June 6-10

Izirwan I, Asmadi M, Amin, N.A.S (2013). Characterization of Oil Palm Shell Activated Carbon and ZSM-5 Supported Cobalt Catalysts. In: 6th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment, Antwerp, Belgium, 2010, July 8-10

Izirwan I, Asmadi M, Amin, N.A.S (2014) Dry reforming of Methane over Oil Palm Shell Activated Carbon and ZSM-5 Supported Cobalt Catalyst. The 9th International Green Energy Conference, Tianjin, China, 2014, May 25-28

Izirwan I, Asmadi M, Amin, N.A.S (2015). Methane dry reforming using oil palm shell activated carbon supported cobalt catalyst: Multi-response optimization. The 2015 International Conference on Coal Science and Technology (ICCS&T). Melbourne, Australia, Sept 27-Oct 1, 2015

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2016) Coke/Char and Other Products Formation Behaviors in Pyrolysis of Ten Softwood/Hardwood Species. Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, May 09-12, 2016, Nancy, France, p. 203

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, (2018) Role of activation processin pyrolytic cellulose devolatilization. Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Jun 3-8, 2018, Kyoto, Japan.

Wang J W, Asmadi M, Kawamoto H (2018) Influence of metal cation on pyrolysisof beechwood xylan. Proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Jun 3-8, 2018, Kyoto, Japan.

Zainol M M, Rasid N S A, Asmadi M, Amin N A S, (2019) Comparison on morphology and structure of carboxymethyl cellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunch via ionic liquid and alkaline treatment. Proceedings of the 12th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering (RCChE 2019): Transformation towards Smart, Resilient & Sustainable Communities, Oct 15-16, 2019, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Zainol M M, Nazreen W A, Ylang P I P, Hoe T T, Asmadi M, Amin N A S (2019) Ethyl Levulinate Synthesis from Levulinic Acid and Furfuryl Alcohol by Using Modified Carbon Cryogel. The 5th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia & Beyond – ICLCA 2019 jointly held with The 4th International Conference on Chemical Engineering, Food and Biotechnology – ICCFB 2019: Transformation towards Smart, Resilient & Sustainable Communities, Oct 15-16, 2019, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

M.M. Zainol, Rasid N S A, M. Asmadi, N.A.S. Amin (2019) Comparison on Morphology and Structure of Carboxymethyl Cellulose from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch via Ionic Liquid and Alkaline Treatment. Proceedings of the 12th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering (RCChE 2019): Transformation towards Smart, Resilient & Sustainable Communities, Oct 15-16, 2019, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

M.M. Zainol, M. Asmadi, F. Z. Fezarudin, N.A.S. Amin, S. Abdullah (2021) Ethanolysis of Cellulose to Ethyl Levulinate using Ionic Liquid, 1-Sulfonic Acid-3-Methyl Imidazolium Tetrachlorozincate. 1st International Conference (Virtual) on Sustainable Energy and Catalysis (ICSEC) 2021: Advancement in Sustainable Energy & Catalysis for Green Future, Feb 16-17, 2021, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

M.M. Zainol, M. Asmadi, N.A.S. Amin, Roslan M N F (2021) Glucose Derived Bio-Fuel Additive via Ethanolysis Catalyzed by Zinc Modified Sulfonated Carbon. International Symposium of Reaction Engineering, Catalysis & Sustainable Energy (RECaSE2021), Apr 6-7, 2021, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pahang, Malaysia

Japan Conferences

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2009) Pyrolysis characteristic of Japanese cedar and Japanese beech woods and their deionized samples at gasification temperature. Abstracts of the GCOE Kick-off Symposium, January 28-29, 2009, Kyoto, Japan, p. 48

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2009) Pyrolysis characteristic of Japanese cedar and Japanese beech woods and their deionized samples at gasification temperature. Abstracts of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, March 15-17, 2009, Matsumoto, Japan, p. 59

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2009) Char reactivities in pyrolysis of Japanese cedar and Japanese beech woods at a gasification temperature. Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Japan Institute of Energy, July 30-31, 2009, Hokkaido, Japan, pp. 96-97

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2009) Pyrolysis behaviors of softwood and hardwood lignins in wood pyrolysis. Proceedings of the 54th Lignin Symposium, October 29-30, 2009, Shizuoka, Japan, pp 82-85

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Pyrolysis behaviors of some softwood and hardwood milled wood lignins. Abstracts of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, March 17-19, 2010, Miyazaki, Japan, p. 86.

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Thermal decomposition of guaiacol and syringol as model lignin aromatic nuclei. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Meeting of the Japan Institute of Energy, August 2-3, 2010, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 106-107

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2010) Pyrolysis reactions of catechols, pyrogallol, cresols and xylenols as lignin pyrolysis intermediates. Proceedings of the 55th Lignin Symposium, October 20-21, 2010, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 94-95

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2011) Pyrolytic reactions of guaiacol/syringol mixture. Abstracts of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, March 18-20, 2011, Kyoto, Japan, p. 79

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2011) Solid/liquid- and gas-phase pyrolysis mechanisms of lignin. Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting of the Japan Institute of Energy, August 9-10, 2011, Osaka, Japan, pp. 104-105

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2016). Pyrolysis behaviors of hardwood and softwood species and milled wood fractions. Abstract of the 66th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, March 27-29, 2016, Nagoya, Japan, p. 129

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2016) Influence of lignin on wood thermal stability. Proceedings of the 61st Lignin Symposium, October 27-28, 2016, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 92-95

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2017). Influences of uronic acid and metal cation on softwood and hardwood pyrolysis. Abstract of the 67th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, March 17-19, 2017, Fukuoka, Japan, p. 147

Wang J W, Asmadi M, Kawamoto H (2018). Influence of Metal Cation on Pyrolysis of Beechwood Xylan. Abstracts of the 68th Annual Meeting of the Japan Wood Research Society, March 14-16, 2018, Tokyo, Japan.

Asmadi M, Kawamoto H, Saka S (2018) Kinetics of Cellulose activation Process in Pyrolysis. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Japan Institute of Energy, August 8-9, 2018, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 110-111

Domestic Conferences (Malaysia)

Zainol M M, Amin N A S, Asmadi M, Ngadi N (2015) Carbon cryogel from lignin-furfural as acid catalyst in esterification of oleic acid. International Conference On Global Sustainability And Chemical Engineering (ICGSE), 2014, Aug, 20-22, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Zainol M M, Amin N A S, Asmadi M (2015) Parameter study of carbon cryogel synthesis from lignin-furfural mixture: effect on total surface area, acidity and biodiesel yield. International Sustainable Technology, Energy & Civilization Conference (16th Kyoto University Southeast Asian Forum), 2015, Jan 10-11, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Zainol M M, Amin N A S, Asmadi M (2015). Oil palm frond activated carbon as adsorbent for heavy metal ions and dye removal. The 5th International Conference On Environment 2015 (ICENV 2015), Aug 18-19, 2015, Penang, Malaysia

Zainol M M, Amin N A S, Asmadi M (2015) International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI 2015), Aug 24-25, 2015, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Zainol M M, Asmadi M, Amin N A S (2015). Carbon Cryogel Microsphere from Lignin-furfural Mixture as Acid Catalyst: Effect of Carbonization Temperature and Time. The 28th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChe 2015). Oct 21-22 , 2015. Putrajaya, Malaysia

Sheng T Z, Asmadi M, Ali N (2016). Liquefaction of Oil Palm Frond in 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Chloride. International Sustainable Technology, Energy & Civilization Conference 2016 (ISTECC 2016) In Conjunction with the 2nd Kyoto University South East Asian Forum. Feb 13, 2016, UKM, Bangi, Selangor

Zainol M M, Asmadi M, Amin N A S (2016). Preparation, Characterization and Activity Testing of Oil Palm Frond Carbon Cryogel. The 29th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChe 2016). Dec 01-03 , 2016. Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Exhibition

Ya’aini N, Amin, N.A.S, Asmadi, M (2012) Levulinic acid production from biomass using a new hybrid catalyst. 14th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition, October 3-5, 2012, Johor Bahru, Malaysia