Thermodynamic analysis of light hydrocarbon production from bio-oil model compound through co-cracking by Liang, L. J., Mohamed, M., Jusoh, M., Zakaria, Z. Y.

“…Thermodynamic equilibrium analysis of bio-oil model compound to light olefins was carried out by employing the total Gibbs free energy minimization method. Thermodynamic equilibrium compositions for acetic acid co-cracking were decided based on four operating parameter range, which were temperature of 300–1200 °C; AMR (acetic acid/methanol ratio) and AER (acetic acid/ethanol ratio) of 1:12, 1:6, 1:3, 1:1, 2:1 and pressure of 1 bar. …”

Taguchi orthogonal design assisted immobilization of Candida rugosa lipase onto nanocellulose-silica reinforced polyethersulfone membrane: physicochemical characterization and oper... by Elias, Nursyafiqah, Abdul Wahab, Roswanira, Lau, Woei Jye, Mahat, Naji Arafat, Chandren, Sheela, Jamalis, Joazaizulfazli

“…The thermal stability of NC-SiO2-PES/CRL was ~ 30% greater over the free CRL, with reusability for up to 14 successive esterification cycles. …”

Formulation and characterization of a kinetically stable topical nanoemulsion containing the whitening agent kojic acid by Gan, Yi Yun, Yahya, Nur Azzanizawaty, Abdul Wahab, Roswanira, Abdul Hamid, Mariani

“…The nanoemulsions were also kinetically stable as proven by the absence of phase separation after the centrifugation, freeze-thaw cycle, and storage temperature (2 and 25 °C) tests, except at the 37 °C three-week extended storage. …”

Vitamin D3-loaded electrospun cellulose acetate/polycaprolactone nanofibers: Characterization, in-vitro drug release and cytotoxicity studies by Wsoo, Mohammed Ahmad, Abd. Razak, Saiful Izwan, Mohd. Bohari, Siti Pauliena, Shahir, Shafinaz, Salihu, Rabiu, Abdul Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq, Mat Nayan, Nadirul Hasraf

“…CA nanofibrous mat loaded with vitamin D3 at the concentrations of 6, 12, and 20% (w/w) of vitamin D3 were produced using electrospinning. The smooth and bead-free fibers with diameters ranged from 324 to 428 nm were obtained. …”

Development of biopolymeric hybrid scaffold-based on AAc/GO/nHAp/TiO2 nanocomposite for bone tissue engineering: In-vitro analysis by Aslam Khan, Muhammad Umar, Al-Arjan, Wafa Shamsan, Saad Binkadem, Mona, Mehboob, Hassan, Haider, Adnan, Ali Raza, Mohsin, Abd. Razak, Saiful Izwan, Hasan, Anwarul, Amin, Rashid

“…We report synthesis of nanocomposite based on acrylic acid (AAc)/guar gum (GG), nano-hydroxyapatite (HAp NPs), titanium nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), and optimum graphene oxide (GO) amount via free radical polymerization method. Porous scaffolds were fabricated through freeze-drying technique and coated with silver sulphadiazine. …”

Arabinoxylan/graphene-oxide/nHAp-NPs/PVA bionano composite scaffolds for fractured bone healing by Aslam Khan, Muhammad Umar, Haider, Adnan, Abd. Razak, Saiful Izwan, Abdul Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq, Haider, Sajjad, A. Shah, Saqlain, Hasan, Anwarul, Khan, Rawaiz, Khan, Salah-Ud Din, Shakir, Imran

“…Biocomposite scaffolds (BS) were fabricated via the freeze–drying technique. The samples were characterized for structural changes, surface morphology, porosity, and mechanical properties through spectroscopic (Fourier transform-infrared [FT-IR]), microscopic (scanning electron microscope [SEM]), X-ray (powder X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive X-ray), and other analytical (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller, universal testing machine Instron) techniques. …”

Improvement of strength behaviour of residual soil via enzymatically induced calcite precipitation by Zango, Muttaqa Uba, Kassim, Khairul Anuar, Ahmad, Kamarudin, Muhammed, Abubakar Sadiq

“…Enzymatic induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) is a biomediated soil improvement technique that utilizes free enzyme to produce a biocement material. This research investigated by performing test tube test the effect of varying urea-CaCl2 concentrations from 0.25 to 1.25 M on the mass and efficiency of calcium carbonate precipitation formed via EICP technique. …”

Enhancement of a simple user authentication scheme for grid computing by Ramamoorthy, Viknesh

“…Password Enable Certificate Free Grid Security Infrastructure (PECF-GSI) and A Simple User Authentication Scheme has been selected as the reference for the enhanced authentication scheme. …”
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A review on immobilization strategy of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase producing escherichia coli as whole cell biocatalyst by Abdullah, A. A., N. Azam, N. Z. F., R. Mohamad, C. W. S., Md. Illias, Rosli

“…In this whole cell biocatalysis process, the excretion of the enzymes into the extracellular space by the cell is crucial. However, the use of free whole cell biocatalysts especially Escherichia coli often face with problem related to the cell lysis and stability. …”

Proposed path loss model for outdoor environment in tropical climate for the 28-GHz 5G system by Daho, Abdusalama, Yamada, Yoshihide, Al-samman, Ahmed, Abdrahman, Tharek, Azmi, Marwan Hadri, Arsad, Arsany

“…The path loss models for close-in free space and close-in break point for a unique environment have been analyzed on the basis of the data measured. …”

Fabrication and characterisation of resistive nanocrystalline graphite by Sultan, S. M., Pu, S. H., Fishlock, S. J., Chong, H. M. H., Wah, L. H., McBride, J. W.

“…The NCG film thickness of 9 nm was deposited using metal-free plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) on a 6-inch p-type silicon wafer. …”
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Equation for estimation of radio link budget for NMHA in human fat tissue phantom by Kamaruddin, Nur Amalina, Kamardin, Kamilia, Yamada, Yoshihide

“…The equation proposed to estimate radio link budget for NMHA has considered few parameters which are the amount of power transmitter, transmitter and receiver gain, distance between transmitter and receiver and losses such as dielectric loss, free space loss and reflection loss. The calculated power received is compared with the power received and S-21 obtained from simulation.…”

Focal spot size evaluation of a focused lens in human body by Abd. Rahman, Amirah, Kamardin, Kamilia, Yamada, Yoshihide

“…Lens's diameter (D-L) of 30, 50 and 70 cm have been designed and simulated in free space and inside human body equivalent phantom. …”

Using Bezier-Ball function to interpolate positive real data and it’s application by Ahmad, Afida, Ashaari, Azmirul, Mohd. Isa, Nora Baizura

“…Four shape parameters are proposed which provides more freedom to the user to control the shape of the data. …”

Influence of multiple treatment cycles on the strength and microstructure of biocemented sandy soil by Muhammed, A. S., Kassim, K. A., Ahmad, K., Zango, M. U., Chong, C. S., Makinda, J.

“…The formation of CaCO3 is achieved through the hydrolysis of urea that is catalyzed by free enzyme urease. This paper is divided into two parts. …”

Recent development of graphene oxide-based membranes for oil–water separation: A review by Junaidi, Nurul Fattin Diana, Othman, Nur Hidayati, Fuzil, Nurul Syazana, Mat Shayuti, Muhammad Shafiq, Alias, Nur Hashimah, Shahruddin, Munawar Zaman, Marpani, Fauziah, Lau, Woei Jye, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Aba, Nor Farah Diana

“…This review article discusses the recent progress of GO-based membranes through various configurations, i.e., free-standing, supported, and polymer nanocomposite for oil–water separation. …”

Hate speech and offensive language detection: a new feature set with filter-embedded combining feature selection by Abdul Aziz, N. A., Maarof, M. A., Zainal, A.

“…Irresponsible people would abuse the freedom of speech by aggressively express opinion or idea that incites hatred. …”
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Rapid surface treatment of grey cast iron for reduction of friction and wear by alumina coating using gas tunnel plasma spray by Abd. Halim, Zulhelmi Alif, Ahmad, Norhayati, Hanapi, M. Faeez, Zainal, M. N. Firdaus

“…The physical properties of the alumina coating were evaluated by surface roughness measurement and pull-off adhesion test. A uniform, crack-free alumina coating of an average thickness of 3.0 µm and surface roughness of 0.2 µm was obtained after 10 s of deposition time. …”

A conceptual model of business intelligence system adoption for the textile and apparel industry in Pakistan by Ahmad, Sumera, Miskon, Suraya

“…Although, industry is striving hard to compete in international market; a persistent stream of innovation is required to maintain its due share in recent quota free global trade of textiles. Business Intelligence (BI) system is one of the most-used buzzwords in the modern business landscape for well informed decision making. …”
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Independent mobility of children in the military barracks of Nigeria by Daodu, Oluwatomisin

“…Therefore, the independent movement of barracks children is the degree of freedom from parental restriction to engage in short-distance active travel to school and leisure activities within a specific home range and travel time. …”
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