Completed Projects

PAST SPONSORED RESEARCH

  1. Removal of volatile organic compound (VOC) using palm kernel shell activated carbon-ceria supported catalyst (2017-2019), Project leader, RU Grant.

  2. Synthesis and characterization of modified Al2O3 hollow fibers for dry reforming of methane in DBD plasma reactor (2017-2019), Project leader, RU grant.

  3. Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to solar fuels using novel nanostructured continuous photocatalytic reactor (2016-2018), Project leader, Sciencefund.

  4. Development of green biomass pretreatment system prototype for bio-based product synthesis (2015-2017), Project leader, PRGS.

  5. Reversed Water Gas-Shift Using Photocatalytic Reactor (2014-2016), Project leader, RU Flagship.

  6. Elucidation of the Kinetics and Synthesis Mechanism of Biolubricant from Jatropha C Oil using Cockle Shell Waste Catalyst (2014-2016), Mentor RU

  7. Synthesis, Characterization And Kinetic Studies Of Modified Titanium Nanotubes For CO2 Conversion To Solar Hydrocarbon Fuels (2013-2015), Project leader- FRGS MOSTI

  8. Catalytic Transformation Of Biomass To Advanced Biofuels, (2014-2016), Project Leader – RU Grant.

  9. Hydrolysis Of Biomass To Levulinic Acid Over Magnetite Supported Ionic Liquid Catalysts (2014-2015), Project Member – RU Grant.

  10. Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass in a New Integrated Photo-Ozonolysis for Monomer Sugar Synthesis (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Project Head (Vot 03H48)

  11. Development of New Catalytic Process of Obtaining Olefins from Glycerol (2012-2014), e-science scheme under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI); Project Head (Vot 4S037)

  12. Utilization of Ionic Solid Nanocatalyst in Catalytic Processes for Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and Levulinic Acid (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Project Head (Vot 02H75)

  13. Utilization of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Carbon Source in Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) Process (GTL) (2011-2014) Longterm Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Project Head (Vot 4L800)

  14. The Fate and Transport of Nanosilver Products and Materials (2011-2013), under grant by Nanotechnology National Directorate, MOSTI; Project Head (Vot 4H009)

  15. Development of Nanotechnology of H2 Production from Glycerol (2012 – 2013); Project Head (Vot 4B074)

  16. Biomagnetic Carbon Particle for Heavy Metal Adsorption and Heterogeneous Biodiesel Synthesis (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H69)

  17. Reaction Mechanism of Lignin from Oil Palm Wastes in an Ionic Liquid (2012 – 2014), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Member (Vot 4F160)

  18. Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanism of Hybrid Biodegradable Nanocellulose Flocculant Derived from Agro Wastes for Wastewater Treatment (2012 – 2014), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Member (Vot 4F119)

  19. Utilization of Hybrid Polyacrylamide-Cellulose Derived from Kenaf Fibre for Heavy Metals Removal (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H95)

  20. Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Coal and Biomass for Liquid Fuel Production (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H68)

  21. Tertiary Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Hydroxyl Radical Oxidation via Hydronamic Cavitation Technique (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H81)

  22. Utilization of Oil Palm Frond (POF) as a Precursor for Production of Renewable Carbon Cryogel Beads (CCDs) via Green Route for Heavy Metals Removal (2012 – 2014), Exploratory Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Member (Vot 4L052)

  23. Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Over Cobalt Supported Catalyst for Production of Fuels from Carbon Dioxide and Methane (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 05J02)

  24. Preparation of Ionic Solid Hybrid Catalyst and Its Application in Biodiesel Production (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 05J08)

  25. Green Flocculant Based on Hybridization of Polyacrylamide with Cellulose Nanocrystal Derived from Pandan Leaves for Dye Removal (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 06J47)

  26. Treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 06J17)

  27. Methanol from Renewable Resources for Green Car Fuel (2011-2013), Research University Grant; Project Head (Vot 00H49)

  28. Kinetic Study of Glucose for Levulinic Acid Production over a Hybrid Nanocatalyst (2010-2012), under Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia; Project Head (Vot 78681)

  29. New Quantitative Techniques fro Estimating Fugitive Emissions during Petrochemical Process Design (2011 – 2012); Member (Vot 4P025)

  30. Pyrolysis Behaviours of Some Softwood and Hardwood Species (2012); Member (Vot 4P037)

  31. Development and Optimization of Multifunctional Sol-Gel Nanocoatings for Green Building (2011 – 2012); Member (Vot 00J72)

  32. Thermodynamics Analysis of Alkanes and Intermediates from Glucose in Hot Compressed Water with Acid Catalyst (2010-2012), under Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia; Member (Vot 78687)

  33. Synthesis and Characterization of Renewable Carbon Cryogel Beads from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) for Wastewater Treatment; Member (Vot 78620)

  34. Dual Functional Modified Zirconia Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil (2009 – 2011), Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia; Project Head,  (Vot  78402)

  35. Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Valuable Chemicals (2009), Sponsored by Helsinki University of Technology, Finland; Project Head

  36. Feasibility Study of Plasma Reaction in Converting Flare Gas to Synthesis Gas and C2+ Hydrocarbons (2008 – 2009), Exxon Mobil Grant; Member (Vot 68729)

  37. Product Characterization from Catalytic Liquefaction of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) in Near and Supercritical Water (2007 – 2009), Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education; Project Head (Vot 78232)

  38. Low Temperature Catalytic Plasma Reactor for Conversion of Methane to Fuels (2007 – 2009), e-science scheme under Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI); Project Head (Vot 79154)

  39. Production of Biofuels from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) via Integrated Catalytic Process (2007 – 2009), e-science scheme by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Project Head (Vot 79049)

  40. Development of Biomass Conversion Technology to Biodiesel (2006 – 2007), Sponsored by B&B Operating GMBH; Project Head

  41. Development of Zeolite Catalysts for the Conversion of Natural Gas to Ultraclean Liquid Fuel (2002 – 2006), IRPA; Project Head (Vot 74511)

  42. CO2 and Natural Gas Utilization: Co-Generation of Synthesis Gas and Hydrocarbons in an Integrated Permreactor-Reactor Cascade (2002 – 2004), T; Project Head (Vot 74005)

  43. Development of Selective and Cost Competitive Catalysts for NOX Reduction In Automobile Exhaust Gas (2002 – 2004), T; Project Head (Vot 74012)

  44. Catalytic Hydrocracking Palm Oil to Liquid Fuels over Modified HZSM-5 Zeolite Catalyst (2001 – 2002), e-science scheme by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Project Head (Vot 72341)

  45. Development of Catalysts for CO2 Reforming of Natural Gas to Liquid Fuels (2000 – 2001), IRPA; Project Head (Vot 72249)

  46. Single Step Conversion of Methane to Gasoline Over Cu, Ni, Ga/HZSM-5 Zeolites (2000 – 2001), e-science scheme by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Project Head (Vot 72240)

  47. Bioprocess Control & Optimization Production of Glucose (1999 – 2001), MOSTI (IRPA); Project Head

  48. Cleavage of Organic Long Chain Hydrocarbons using Catalytic Ozonation (1999-2000)

  49. Autothermal Reforming Of Methane For The Production Of H2 For Fuel Cell Application (2002 – 2004), MOSTI (IRPA); Project Head

  50. Single Step Conversion of Methane to Gasoline (1998-2000) MOSTI (IRPA)