Programme Book SKAM34

PROGRAMME BOOK

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Chairman ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Co-Chairman
Deputy Chairman : Prof. ChM Dr. Marinah Ariffin
Secretary : Prof. ChM Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman (ANALIS)
Co-Secretary : Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Aidil Adhha Abdullah
Deputy Secretary : Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr Loh Saw Hong
Treasurer : ChM Dr. Sharil Fadli Mohamad Zamri (ANALIS)
Co-Treasurer : Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Azrilawani Ahmad
Deputy Treasurer : Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Faizatul Shimal Mehamod
: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norzahir Sapawe (ANALIS)
: Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Siti Kamilah Che Soh

Secretary Committee

Mdm. Sharifah Suryani Al Sayed Ali
Mdm. Nor Syamimi Ramli

Treasury Committee

Mdm. Nurfaiza Mohd Jaafar
Mdm. Suhaila Abu Samah

Secretariat Committee

Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Ong Meng Chuan
Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Maisara Abdul Kadir
Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Tuan Nurul Sabiqah Tuan Anuar

ChM Dr. Farhanini Yusoff
Dr. Izan Jaafar

Dr. Nurulnadia Mohd Yusoff
ChM Dr. Tuan Mohamad Fauzan Tuan Omar

ChM Dr. Noor Wini Mazlan
ChM Dr. Adiana Ghazali

Mdm. Shaharul Suhaila Ismail
Mdm. Siti Adzim Ghazali

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Scientific Committee

ChM Dr. Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik
Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Alyza Azzura Abd Rahman Azmi

Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Hafiza Mohamed Zuki
Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Chia Poh Wai

Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Asnuzilawati Asari
Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Hanis Mohd Yusoff

ChM Dr. Nurhanna Batar@ Badar
Dr. Maulidiani

Financial and Sponsorship Committee

Prof. ChM. Dr. Suhaimi Suratman
Dr. Maisarah Jaafar

Ts. Dr. Noorlin Mohamad
Dr. Ku Mohd Kalkausar Ku Yusuf

Mr. Asrul Azani Mahmood
Mr. Mohd Yusri Mirang

Publicity and Protocol Committee

Assoc. Prof. Ts . ChM Dr. Mohd Hasmizam Razali
Assoc. Prof. Ts. ChM. Dr. Noor Aniza Harun

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ChM Mohd Sukeri Mohd Yusof
Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Poh Seng Chee
Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Laili Che Rose
ChM Dr. Mohd Al- Amin Mohamad Nor

Technical and Logistic Committee

ChM Dr. Siti Sofo Ismail
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mazidah Mamat
Assoc. Prof. ChM Dr. Md. Uwaisulqarni Osman
Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Syara Kassim

ChM Dr. Ahmad Nazif Aziz
ChM Dr. Soraya Shafawati Mohamad Tahier

ChM Mdm. Nurul Huda Abdul Wahab
Mr. Muhammad Jailani Sulaiman

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SPONSOR

Co-organiser

Other sponsors

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FOREWORD

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh and
greetings.
On behalf of the university, I am delighted to welcome all honourable speakers and
participants to the 34th International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM34) 2022
with an inspiring theme, “Designing Tomorrow: Exploring New Chemistry
Breakthrough During Pandemic Era”. It is an honour and privilege for Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu in collaboration with the Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society
(ANALIS) to host this prestigious conference with the objectives of contributing and
making an impact to research and development in Analytical Sciences and Chemistry.
The conference serves as an excellent platform for meeting and discussing recent
developments in the field which is in line with the focus given by the Ministry of Higher
Education Malaysia, to further emerge the collaborations among participants around
the nations, while unlocking the new novel ideas and strategies, to further explore and
implement it post COVID-19 era. With conference participants coming from diverse
backgrounds, I have high hopes that SKAM34 will further stimulate research, resulting
in potential collaborations in various areas related to sciences, engineering and
technology.
On this occasion, I would like to thank and congratulate all the organising committees
for their great effort, collaboration, and teamwork in making this conference a success.
My sincere appreciation is also extended to the keynote and plenary speakers, invited
speakers, and participants for sharing their knowledge and research discoveries in this
platform. Finally, I truly hope you will cherish your time with us throughout this
conference.
Thank you.

Professor Dato’ Dr. Mazlan Abd Ghaffar, FASc
Vice-Chancellor
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

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WELCOMING MESSAGE FROM CHAIRPERSON SKAM34

It is a tremendous honour and pleasure on behalf of the
organising committee to extend a warm welcome to the 34th
International Conference on Analytical Science (SKAM34). It
is a scientific gathering where academics, researchers, and other chemists from
Malaysia and other countries present their discoveries, inventions, and most recent
advancements in all branches of analytical sciences.
Since 1978, SKAM has served as the premier yearly event of the Malaysian Analytical
Sciences Society (ANALIS), and this year we had the honour of co-organizing the
SKAM34 in Terengganu with the Faculty of Science and Marine Environment,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. This year’s topic, "Designing Tomorrow: Exploring
New Chemistry Breakthrough During Pandemic Era," has been carefully chosen. It
reflects our commitment, resiliency, and research adaptation during the rapid
developing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as important pandemic advances that
quicken research efforts and fortify international collaboration ties.
Three days of scientific and technical seminars, keynote addresses, oral and poster
presentations, and countless networking opportunities are offered at SKAM34. Our
meeting spot is the Primula Beach Hotel, which is situated on a remote, spotless
beachfront while still having the town in the distance. Terengganu is a stunning state
that attracts both domestic and international tourists. You may savour the sun, the sea,
and the quiet islands with a variety of marine life. You can also adore the lovely sandy
beaches and islands. Do not overlook Pasar Payang, a marketplace where you may
discover regional goods and Terengganu's culture.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to ANALIS and Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu for supporting this conference. I appreciate all attendees, delegates,
keynote, plenary, and invited speakers, as well as the kind SKAM34 sponsors and
partners for their participation and funding support. I would also acknowledge the
organising committee for their tireless commitments in this conference.

I wish you a successful conference.

Professor ChM. Dr. Marinah Mohd Ariffin
Chairman, SKAM34 2022 Organizing Committee

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WELCOMING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT
OF ANALIS

On behalf of the Malaysian Analytical Science Society
(ANALIS), my great pleasure to welcome delegates to the
34th International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM34). SKAM is an annual
conference, and this year's event is held in the beautiful city of Kuala Terengganu,
Terengganu. Indeed, this is the third time that Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has
been appointed as host for SKAM since the event started in 1987.
The conference event was excellent, and the networking opportunities between
academia, researchers, and industry playmakers were outstanding. The conference
theme "Designing Tomorrow: Exploring New Chemistry Breakthrough During
Pandemic Era" will be the right platform to exchange the latest knowledge, idea or
innovations in recent advancements in diversified research fields. The programme will
cover a broad range of topics in analytical sciences, including advance materials,
chemical and biochemical sensors, environmental analysis, green chemistry and
technology, organic and inorganic synthesis, and separation sciences.
I am very proud of the effort taken by the Faculty of Science and Marine Environment,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu as the main organizer in holding this conference. The
conference event will bring you not only prominent scientists through keynote or
plenary sessions; delegates also may enjoy more than 150 oral or poster
presentations through an in-depth and enriched scientific programme. Special thanks
dedicate to sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers for all your assistance in planning and
operating this year's conference.
I appreciate your participation and hope delegates will find this conference stimulating,
rewarding, and enjoyable time in Terengganu.
See you soon

Professor ChM Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abd Rahman, FASc
President
Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS)

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MESSAGE FROM DEAN
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT

On behalf of the Faculty of Science and Marine Environment,
I would like to welcome distinguished guests, invited
speakers, participants and all ANALIS members to the 34th
Malaysian Symposium of Analytical Sciences (SKAM34)
in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. We are deeply honoured to host this annual
scientific event once again i.e., for the third time after the successful SKAM23 (2010)
and SKAM12 (1999).
The theme of SKAM34, ‘Designing Tomorrow: Exploring New Chemistry Breakthrough
During Pandemic Era’ coincides with the objective of the faculty in transforming the
students, staff and societies towards their success in a transition to more inclusive and
more resilient tomorrow. It is an opportunity to chart a path after the COVID-19
pandemic that empowers everyone to face the future with confidence.
The Faculty of Science and Marine Environment is supported by eight programmes
including the programme of chemical science and the programme of analytical and
environmental chemistry which took parts in organising this symposium with the help
from other programme’s members. I would like to congratulate all members of The
Organising Committee for their efforts in organising this symposium successfully.
Finally, I hope that this symposium will open more opportunities for researchers to
forge new collaboration and strengthen the existing ones. I wish all participants a
successful and enjoyable conference and a fruitful Annual General Meeting to all
ANALIS members. Have a pleasant stay in Terengganu.

Assoc. Professor Dr. Faridah Mohamad
Dean
Faculty of Science and Marine Environment
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

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INTRODUCTION
The 34th International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM34) is jointly organized
by the Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS) and the Faculty of Science
and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). SKAM34
conference topic covers analytical sciences in all its breadth and diversity. The
conference opens the door to researchers and related specialists in analytical
sciences through the keynote, oral, and poster presentations. It promises to be a great
platform for academicians, scientists, researchers, and graduate students to share
their research experiences and participate in interactive discussions.
THEME
‘Designing Tomorrow: Exploring New Chemistry Breakthrough During Pandemic Era’
CONFERENCE TOPICS
The symposium comprises of invited keynote speaker, parallel oral and poster
sessions. The topics to be covered are:

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HISTORY OF SKAM-ANALIS

The Symposium Analytical Chemistry series was started in 1987 at UKM Bangi when
efforts led by analytical scientists from several local universities received rave reviews
from scientists around the country. The original idea of organizing seminar based on
analytical chemistry was inspired by Professor Dr Sukiman Sarmani (now Datuk,
Emeritus Professor) in 1986, who was then Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Applied
Sciences (FSFG) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The First Malaysian
Analytical Chemistry Symposium, known as Simposium Kimia Analisis Kebangsaan
(SKAK 1) was held on September 2-4, 1987 on the campus of Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia Bangi. The theme of the symposium was “Kimia Analisis Dalam Penyelidikan
dan Pembangunan Negara”.

Based on the success and good feedback from the first symposium, next the Universiti
Sains Malaysia took the lead to organize the Second Malaysian Analytical Chemistry
Symposium (SKAK 2) on 6-8 September 1988 with the theme of “Arah Kimia Analisis
Semasa”. After gaining its momentum, the symposium continues to be an annual
event, and for the first six years, it is known as the Simposium Kimia Analisis
Kebangsaan (SKAK) and is being rotated between institutions of higher learning in
Peninsular Malaysia such as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains
Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Pertanian Malaysia
(now Universiti Putra Malaysia or UPM), Universiti Malaya (UM), and Institut Teknologi
MARA (now UiTM), and Bahasa Malaysia became the language of the symposium.

Several issues have been raised in several discussion sessions, including the
publication of journals related to analytical sciences and the publisher. It was proposed
that the association be formed to manage the journal publishing (as publisher) and
organizing symposium. This is where the initiative to publish journals and establish
associations began. The proposal presented at SKAK 2 at the USM campus, was once
again being presented at the UM campus during the organization of SKAK 5 in a
special meeting on the establishment of the association and the appointment of a
'protemp' committee chaired by Professor Dr Sukiman Sarmani (now Datuk, Emeritus
Professor). This committee has been mandated to register the Persatuan Sains
Analisis Malaysia (ANALIS). Finally, thanks to the efforts and perseverance of the
ANALIS 'protemp' committee, in 1993, the registration of the Persatuan Sains Analisis
Malaysia (ANALIS) was approved by the Jabatan Pertubuhan Malaysia (ROS) and the
start of a new era for analyst in the country. Professor Sukiman Sarmani (who is now
Datuk, Emeritus Professor) had been elected the first President of ANALIS.

In the following year (1994), the 7th Simposium Kimia Analisis Kebangsaan was
continued by the ANALIS under the new rebranding name, Simposium Kimia Analisis
Malaysia (SKAM) with jointly organized by UKM and held at a leading hotel in Kuala
Lumpur. Since 1994, all the work presented at the symposium has been published in
the journal owned by ANALIS called the “Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences
(MJAS)”. The first volume of MJAS was published in 1995 and was launched by the
ViceChancellor of UPM at SKAM 8, UPM.

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The SKAM Symposium Series continues as an annual ANALIS event, and is being
held on a rotational basis until this year, the 34th year of the SKAM launch in Malaysia.
For the third time, SKAM34 is being organized by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu as
hosting, with active participations from research academic fellows, postgraduate
students, involvement of research institute researchers, and also even receiving
participations from abroad.

Previous Host University of SKAM from Year 1987 – present

SKAM34 – UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU

The event comprises of 1 keynote, 4 plenary, 4 parallel (oral) and 2 parallel (poster)
sessions.

Code Topic Oral Poster
SEP Extraction and Separation Sciences 14 3
GRE Green Chemistry and Technology 19 3
ENV Environmental Analysis 19 9
OLE Oleochemistry 3 0
ADV Advance Materials 19 8
HAL Food and Halal Analysis 2 0
SYN Organic & Inorganic Synthesis 9 5
CHE Chemical Sensors & Biosensors 8 2
SPT Spectroscopic Techniques 3 0
NAT Natural Product Analysis 6 5
FAT Food and trace analysis 3 1

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PROGRAMME SUMMARY

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Programme Summary

Day 1 (6 September 2022)

Time Programme Venue
Registration counter
8.00–8.30 am Registration
Gamelan 1-4/
8.45–12.10 pm Parallel session 1 Rebana 2 & 3

10.25–11.00 am Poster presentation session 1 Gamelan 3
12.30–2.00 pm Lunch
2.00–3.30 pm Opening ceremony SKAM34 Bayu Restaurant/
3.30–4.30 pm Keynote Lecture Cascade/Terrace
8.00–11.30 pm Dinner & ANALIS Best Thesis Award
Gamelan 1
Day 2 (7 September 2022)
Gamelan 1
Time Programme
Puncak Gamelan
9.00–9.30 am Plenary Lecture
Venue
9.35–12.30 pm Parallel session 2 Gamelan 1 & 2

10.25–11.00 am Poster presentation session 2 Gamelan 1-4/
12.30–2.00 pm Lunch Rebana 2 & 3
2.00–2.30 pm Plenary Lecture
2.40–4.15 pm Parallel session 3 Gamelan 3

4.30–6.00 pm Annual Grand Meeting ANALIS Bayu Restaurant/
Cascade/Terrace

Gamelan 1 & 2

Gamelan 1-4/
Rebana 2 & 3

Gamelan 1

Day 3 (8 September 2022)

Time Programme Venue
Gamelan 1-4
9.00–10.10 am Parallel session 4
Gamelan 1
10.20–10.30 am Break
10.40–12.30 pm Bayu Restaurant/
SKAM best oral and poster award & closing Cascade/Terrace
12.30–2.00 pm ceremony

Lunch

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KEYNOTE & PLENARY SPEAKERS

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Keynote Speaker

Professor Dr. James Wright

Biography

James Wright completed his PhD degree at the University of Auckland and
after working at the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
(DSIR) in Wellington for two years, he joined the research group of
Professor J. P. Collman at Stanford University as a post-doctoral
research fellow. He then took up a lectureship at the University of
Auckland where he is now a Professor in the School of Chemical
Sciences. His current research interests include green chemistry,
catalysis, organometallic chemistry including metallabenzenes, CO releasing molecules
(CORMs) and the design and application of new ligands. He has spent time as Deputy Head
of the School of Chemical Sciences and he led the foundation of the Centre for Green Chemical
Science at the University of Auckland. He is currently the Director of the Centre.

New approaches to efficiently remove toxic pollutants of emerging concern from water

Nabilah Ismail, Stefy G. Peediakal, L. James Wright*

1Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Malaysia, 2University of Auckland, New Zealand

*Corresponding: [email protected]

Abstract

Catalysis is one of the cornerstones of Green Chemistry. Catalysts can improve reaction
efficiency by increasing selectivity and/or lowering energy input. Despite these unquestionable
advantages, separation of the catalyst and excess reagent from the product can sometimes be
difficult and/or energy intensive. This is a particular problem in the case of water purification
treatments that are based on the catalytic oxidative destruction of pollutants. Here excess
oxidant such as hydrogen peroxide or ozone is required and, as well as being wasteful, this
contaminates the purified water. In addition, if the catalyst is homogeneous, it also will be a
contaminant. To overcome these drawbacks, we have devised a new catalytic oxidation system
for water purification. At the heart of the system is a porous, functionalised polymeric film that
serves a number of key roles. For example, it anchors the homogeneous oxidation catalyst
through supramolecular interactions (rather than covalent links) and this provides a very simple
method for recharging the film with catalyst when necessary. It also prevents mixing of the
hydrogen peroxide and the water being purified while still facilitating the oxidative destruction
reactions. Demonstration of this new catalytic reaction system has been provided by the
oxidation of organic dyes that act as pollutant surrogates. These oxidation reactions are easily
monitored by UV-vis spectroscopy. Examples of the oxidative destruction of real-world
pollutants such as BPA, EE2 and triclosan will also be presented. The results suggest that this
catalytic oxidation system could provide a new, efficient and simple method for water
purification.

Keywords: catalysis; oxidation; purification; water

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Plenary Speaker
Emeritus Professor Dr. Lee Hian Kee

Biography
Professor Lee Hian Kee’s main research interests are in the
development of sample preparation technologies, particularly in the
environmental analytical field. He is a pioneering authority in
miniaturized extractions, and is credited with coining the term,
liquid-phase microextraction, which is now part of the analytical
chemistry lexicon. He has spent his entire career at the National
University of Singapore where he is Emeritus Professorship of the Department of Chemistry.
Professor Lee has been an editor of Analytica Chimica Acta and is currently an editor of the
Journal of Chromatography A. In a Stanford University survey, Professor Lee is ranked in the
top 0.2% of authors separately in the analytical chemistry, and environmental chemistry fields.

Solvent-minimized sample preparation in analytical chemistry
Hian Kee Lee
National University of Singapore, Singapore
*Corresponding: [email protected]; [email protected]

Abstract

Since the early 1990s, solvent-minimized sample preparation or extraction techniques have
become one of the most active research topics. The appeal in such techniques lies in the desire
to combine several steps (clean-up, isolation of analytes, enrichment, etc.) into only one or two,
minimizing not only the consumption of solvents or reagents, but also to simplify the overall
operation by miniaturizing the hardware devices or accessories needed. Solvent-minimized
sample preparation includes sorbent-based and solvent-based techniques. In this talk, we will
discuss the latter, covering single-drop or plug-based liquid-phase microextraction (LPME) and
microscale liquid-liquid extraction. A particular focus is on the complete automation of these
techniques, integrating on-demand water sampling. We will also show that despite being about
thirty years old, there is still vibrancy in these solvent-minimized techniques, exemplified by our
more recent studies on combining LPME with nanomaterials, bioanalysis, and three-
dimensional printing technology.

Keywords: sample preparation; miniaturization; automation;

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Plenary Speaker
Professor Dr. Gyorgy Szekely

Biography

Gyorgy Szekely received his MEng degree in Chemical Engineering from
the Technical University of Budapest, and earned his PhD degree in
Chemistry under the European Commission’s Marie Curie Actions
from the Technical University of Dortmund. He worked as an Early
Stage Researcher in Hovione PharmaScience Ltd and an IAESTE
Fellow at the University of Tokyo. He was a Research Associate working with Professor Andrew
Livingston on molecular level separations in Imperial College London. Gyorgy was appointed
a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (2014–2018) and Visiting Academic (2019–2022) at The
University of Manchester, and recipient of the Distinguished Visiting Fellowship of the Royal
Academy of Engineering. Gyorgy served as an Adjunct Faculty at Saveetha University between
2016 and 2019. He is an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering at the Advanced
Membranes & Porous Materials Center at KAUST since 2019. The research interests of Gyorgy
focus on sustainable separations through a combination of materials science and process
engineering. In particular, he has been devoted to address the challenges of sustainable
fabrication of membrane materials for harsh environments, and expand the application of these
membranes via process intensification. He has published over 100 articles, edited, written and
contributed to more than 10 books during his career. He serves as an Academic Editor for the
journals Advances in Polymer Technology, Advanced Materials Letters, and Current
Nanomaterials; as an Associate Editor for the Separation Processes section of Frontiers in
Chemical Engineering; he is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of ACS Applied Polymer
Materials, and a member of the Early Career Editorial Board of the Journal of Membrane
Science. Gyorgy is a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and he was appointed a
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK.

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From green materials to sustainable membrane separation processes
Gyorgy Szekely
Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Science and Engineering
Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
*Corresponding: [email protected], www.szekelygroup.com

Abstract

To address increasing environmental concerns, green and sustainable materials that promise
to replace fossil-based separation materials, and reduce waste generation are attracting
considerable research attention. On one hand, the monomers need to be reactive to form a
highly crosslinked thin film. On the other hand, one of the monomers need to be soluble in polar
solvents, while the other monomer needs to be soluble in a non-polar solvent, which is
immiscible with the selected polar solvent. Our group has been exploring various green sources
to fabricate solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes. Sustainable thin-film composite (TFC)
membranes were designed and fabricated via interfacial polymerization of green building
blocks.
Chitosan from shrimp-farming waste was derived and turned into a TFC membrane with the
plant-based 2,5-furandicarboxaldehyde crosslinker (Figure 1).[1] Moreover, a novel
hydrophobic TFC membrane was prepared via interfacial polymerization of plant-based tannic
acid and priamine monomers.[2] The cyclohexane, benzene and aliphatic moieties of priamine
are suitable to increase the hydrophobicity of the membrane surface, which in turn can result
in high permeance of non-polar solvents. In addition, tannic acid is a representative polyphenol
compound, which can be extracted from a diverse range of natural materials such as trees,
plants, nuts and fruits. We found that the separation performance of the membranes obtained
from solely green sources was competitive to the fossil-based tailored and commercial
membranes.
Keywords: membrane, separation, sustainability, solvent recovery

References
[1] ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2022, 10, 998–1007.
[2] Green Chemistry, 2021, 23, 1175–1184.
[3] Green Chemistry, 2022, 24, 365–374.

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Plenary Speaker

Professor Dr. Hiroshi Uji-i

Biography

Hiroshi Uji-i received his B.S. and M.S. degrees of engineering from
Osaka University in 1997 and 1999, respectively. He received his PhD
degree in science from Tohoku University 1999. From 2002 to
2004, he was a post-doctoral fellow at laboratory of molecular
dynamic and spectroscopy at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven,
Belgium. From 2004 He served as a senior postdoctoral fellow at laboratory of photochemistry
and spectroscopy at KU Leuven, Belgium. From 2011 till present, he has occupied a research
professor position at department of chemistry, KU Leuven. At 2011, he received European
Research Council (ERC) grant. He obtained a professor position at Hokkaido University Japan
at 2015. Currently, he is running two laboratories in two countries. His research interests are
super-resolution optical microscopy, plasmonic nanoscopy, single molecule fluorescence, and
drug delivery system. His research activity has been published in over 140 peer-reviewed
international journals and three book chapters (h-index of 42 (web of science)).

Single cell Endoscopy- Enhanced Raman spectroscopy inside a live cell

1Qiang Zhang, 1Kenji Hirai, 2Tomoko Inose2, 3Beatrice Fortuni, 3Susana Rocha, 4James A.
Hutchison, 1,2,3Hiroshi Uji-i

1 RIES, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, 2 iCeMS, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, 3 KU
Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, 4 Melbourne University, Melbourne, Australia

Abstract

Silver nanowires (AgNWs) serve as plasmonic waveguides for propagating surface plasmon
polaritons (SPPs), allowing the spatial confinement and transfer light energy over micrometer
distance through the structures below sub-diffraction limited diameter. In addition to this,
surface plasmon allows us to concentrate light energy in nanometer regions, such as at the
nanowire end, leading to a massive enhancement of electromagnetic filed that can be used for
surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) or fluorescence (SEF) spectroscopy/microscopy.
In this contribution, we will discuss noble nanoscopic techniques using a combination of
SERS/SEF detection and sub-diffraction limit SPPs waveguiding for
spectroscopic/microscopic. Specifically, we demonstrate that SPPs launched along an AgNW
can remotely excite SERS [1] and SEF [2] in the vicinity of the nanowire surface due to the
SPPs wave-guiding effect. The ability to transfer SERS/SEF excitation over several microns
will be discussed with respect to single-cell endoscopy, understanding of the interaction
between anti-cancer drug molecules and cellular components such as DNA for drug delivery
systems [3], and surface characterization using tip-enhanced Raman/fluorescence microscopy
[4].

References:
[1] H. Uji-i et al., Analytical Chemistry, 93, 12, 5037–5045 (2021). Advanced Materials, 26,

5124-5128 (2014). Nano Lett., 9, 995 – 1001 (2009).
[2] H. Uji-i et al, Nature Commun. 6, 6287 (2015).
[3] H. Uji-i et al, Sci. Rep., 9, 2666 (2019).
[4] H. Uji-i et al, Nanoscale, 14, 5439 – 5446 (2022).

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Plenary Speaker
Professor ChM Dr. Wan Mohd Khairul Wan Mohamed Zin

Biography
Wan Mohd Khairul Wan Mohamed Zin is a professor of inorganic
chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Marine Environment,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). He received his Ph.D. in
Organometallic Chemistry from Durham University, UK in 2007,
MSc (by thesis) from the same university in 2004 in Synthetic
Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry and BSc. (Hons.) from
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2002. His main research interest

is to understand the behavior and roles of designated molecules by exploiting their molecular
framework by focusing on their electronic properties within the molecules itself at fundamental
level. The so called ‘functional molecules’ if you may, acting as various focused applications
mostly for molecular electronics interests. His team main research activities to date are
understanding the behavior and roles of these designated molecules by exploiting their
molecular framework contributed by variety of elongation conjugations, substituents and
metallic insertions. He specializes in molecular studies for optoelectronics interests, i.e. solar
cells, chemosensors, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), molecular transistors, thin films
and apart from these, he also seeks potential in certain molecules for biological interests.
These outcomes not only open more possibilities for synthetic chemists in the journey for
revolutionary quest of synthetic chemistry, but also opens wide possibilities in designing and
proposing ‘functional molecules’ putting them forward as candidates for any potential interests
and application which in turn enable them to be studied further in many areas of research
involving small molecules. Throughout almost fifteen years in this area, he has demonstrated
that, fundamentally the exploration on these functional molecules can be achieved at ease
and proven to afford better performance than the conventional ones, at least regarded as
alternatives to the current conventional systems. He and the team manage to introduce
molecules that gave high efficiency in performance intended. Indeed, it has to do with depth
understanding and continuous studies at the molecular level, which then incorporated by
multidisciplinary work for specific interest in wide span of cross-discipline approaches. Hence,
his research provides affordable, sustainable green approach, potentially renewable that give
alternatives and solutions for our fast-growing nation specifically in molecular electronics
interests.

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Molecular alteration for safer, greener and sustainable molecular electronics: A sinful
exploitation?

Wan Mohd Khairul Wan Mohamed Zin

Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala
Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

There is a rapid need for the smallest and fastest materials in coping with high demands in the
fast-moving development of renewable energy. These materials are not only expected to have
high degree of sustainability but also should bring greater benefit towards nation’s wealth,
environmentally friendly and community or social well-being. In recent years, functional
molecules are desirable due as they can mimic the functionality of stereotypical established
tools available. Thus, much remarkable works have been focusing on the progress of the
utilization of so-called hybrid molecules bearing C-C/C-N/O/S bonds featuring “Donor-spacer-
Acceptor” concept and push-pull effect in these designated functional molecules. They have
been extensively studied in enhancing carrier mobility, finely tune the energy level, attaining
good conductivity and their responsiveness. In line with green chemistry approach, the
preparation of these designated molecules are carried out under an ambient condition to
minimise waste, possess low cost of raw materials and production, boost maximum yield of the
desired products and align with a concept environmental friendly technology. In current
situation, the developed approaches provide better alternatives to the current system in the
interest of molecular electronics with improved and better performances. However, rapid and
vigorous molecular design with overwhelmed alteration may result in despair which resulting
non-functioning molecules or affording off-track outcomes as a result of poor planning and
execution at any stages of the studies. Therefore, the developed molecular system should be
tailored carefully at molecular level in various theoretical and experimental approaches which
indeed given impacts to the society alike. Indeed, these regenerated and updated current
knowledge essentially would provide better and depth understanding on the roles of these
functional hybrid molecules in vast molecular electronics interest within the development of
sustainable renewable energy.

Keywords: conjugation; hybrid molecules; functional molecules; molecular electronics;
renewable energy

Figure 1: The concept of single molecule based on donor-π-acceptor system

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DETAILS SCHEDULE

22

DAY 1: 6 SEPTEMBER 2022 (TUESDAY)

Time Program

08.00 - Registration
08.30 am

TOPIC SEP ADV GRE ENV OLE, SPT,
NAT CHE

(Venue) GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN REBANA REBANA
1 2 3 4 23

08.45 - SEP03 ADV01 GRE01 ENV04 OLE01 SPT02
09.05 am

09.10 - SEP04 ADV03 GRE02 ENV05 OLE02 SPT03
09.30 am

09.35 - SEP06 ADV04 GRE04 ENV07 OLE03 SPT04
09.55 am

10.00 - SEP08 ADV13 GRE06 ENV08 NAT01 CHE01
10.20 am

10.25 - Break & Poster Presentation Session 1
11.00 am

11.00 - SEP09 ADV09 GRE08 ENV09 NAT02 CHE02
11.20 am

11.25 - SEP12 ADV29 GRE24 ENV14 NAT03 CHE03
11.45 am

11.50 - GRE23 NAT04 CHE08
12.10 pm

12.30 - LUNCH
02.00 pm

02.00 - Welcome Address & Opening of SKAM34
03.30 pm (GAMELAN 1)

03.30 - Keynote Lecture - Professor Dr. James Wright
04.30 pm (GAMELAN 1)

Chairperson: Dr. Maulidiani

04.30 pm Break

08.00 pm - DINNER & ANALIS Best Thesis Award
11.30 pm

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DAY 2: 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 (WEDNESDAY)

TOPIC SEP ADV GRE ENV SYN FAT,
HAL
(Venue)
GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN REBANA REBANA
09.00 - 1 2 3 4 23
09.30 am
Plenary Plenary
09.35 -
09.55 am Lecture 1 Lecture 2
10.00 -
10.20 am Prof. Prof. Dr.
10.25 - Emeritus Gyorgy
11.00 am Dr. Lee Szekely
11.00 - Hian Kee
11.20 am
11.25 - SEP05 ADV10 GRE07 ENV15 SYN05 FAT02
11.45 am
11.50 - SEP10 ADV11 GRE09 ENV17 SYN08 FAT03
12.10 pm
12.15 - Break & Poster Presentation Session 2
12.35 pm
12.40 pm SEP11 ADV08 GRE14 ENV01 SYN09 FAT04
- 2.00 pm
SEP14 ADV14 GRE15 ENV22 SYN12 HAL01

SEP18 ADV15 GRE26 ENV23 SYN17 HAL02

SEP16 ADV16 GRE27

LUNCH

24

TOPIC ADV SYN SEP, GRE ENV GRE CHE

(Venue) GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN REBANA REBANA
1 2 3 4 23

2.00 pm - Plenary Plenary
2.30 pm Lecture 3 Lecture 4

Prof. Dr. Prof. ChM.
Hiroshi Uji-i Dr. Wan
Mohd
Khairul
Wan
Mohamed
Zin

2.40 pm - ADV18 SYN11 SEP17 ENV24 GRE10 CHE04
3.00 pm

3.05 pm - ADV21 SYN10 SEP19 ENV25 GRE20 CHE05
3.25 pm

3.30 pm - ADV22 SYN03 GRE25 ENV29 GRE21 CHE06
3.50 pm

3.55 pm - ADV23 SYN04 GRE28 ENV32 GRE22 CHE09
4.15 pm

4.30 pm Break &
Annual General Meeting ANALIS (Hybrid)

DAY 3: 8 SEPTEMBER 2022 (THURSDAY)

TOPIC NAT, ENV ADV ENV
(Venue)
09.00 - 09.20 am GAMELAN GAMELAN GAMELAN
09.25 - 09.45 am 1 2 3
09.50 - 10.10 am
10.20 - 10.30 am NAT05 ADV24 ENV26
10.40 - 12.30 pm
NAT06 ADV27 ENV27
12.30 - 02.00 pm
ENV33 ADV28 ENV28

Break

SKAM Best Oral & Poster Award & Closing
ceremony

LUNCH

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DETAILED SCHEDULE — ORAL PRESENTATION

DAY 1: 6 SEPTEMBER 2022 (TUESDAY)

KEYNOTE LECTURE

ROOM: GAMELAN 1

Chairperson: Dr. Maulidiani (UMT)

Time Code Title

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm KEYNOTE New Approaches to Efficiently Remove Toxic
Pollutants of Emerging Concern from Water

Prof. Dr. James Wright (University of Auckland)

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

ROOM: GAMELAN 1

Session Chairperson: Dr. Tuan Mohamad Fauzan Tuan Omar (UMT)

Time Code Title

08.45 am - 09.05 SEP03 Determination of Residues of Indaziflam and Its
am Metabolite in Oil Palm Matrices from Four Residue
Field Trials at Oil Palm Plantations in Malaysia.

Norizah Halim (MPOB)

09.10 am - 09.30 SEP04 Development and Optimization of the Liquid
am Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometer Triple
Quadrupole (LCMS-QQQ) and An Efficient Low-cost
Microextraction Methods of Carbamazepine

Siti Sabrina Kasri (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

09.35 am - 09.55 SEP06 A Review on Extraction of Lipid from Microalgae
am using Microwave-assisted Extraction

Tan Yeong Hwang (Universiti Tenaga Nasional)

10.00 am - 10.20 SEP08 Purification of Potent Angiotensin-1-Converting
am Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitory Peptide Derived from Red
Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) By-product

Nur Suraya Abd Wahab (UNIKL MICET)

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11.00 am - 11.20 SEP09 Development of Poly(Ionic Liquid) Coated with
am SEP12 Magnetic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Solid Phase
Microextraction of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
11.25 am - 11.45 in Selected Food Samples
am
Faizah Mohammad Yunus (Universiti Malaya)

Synthesis & Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted
Polymer in Oleic Acid Isolation from Palm Fatty Acid
Distillate Wastes

Dr. Nurlin Abu Samah (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)

ROOM: GAMELAN 2

Session Chairperson: Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Tahir (UPM)

Time Code Title

08.45 am - 09.05 ADV01 Optimization of (CuO/TiO2) Nanocomposite
am Photocatalyst for Efficient MO degradation

Alina Irwana Muhamad A'srai (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

09.10 am - 09.30 ADV03 Hydrothermally Synthesized of Multi-Dimensional
am TiO2 Nanostructures Based Photocatalyst for CO2
Conversion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasmizam Razali (Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu)

09.35 am - 09.55 ADV04 The Effect of Different Donating Group Substitution of
am Disubstituted Chalcone Derivatives Featuring
Terephthalaldehyde Π-Linker on Non-Linear Optical
(NLO) Characteristic as Photoluminescence Materials
in Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)

Nurul Nabilah Shuaib (Universiti Malaysia Perlis)

10.00 am - 10.20 ADV13 Synthesis and Characterization of Imine-
am functionalized Magnetic Mesoporous Silica
Nanoparticles: A Potential Application for
Microplastics Removal from Water

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alyza Azzura Abd Rahman Azmi
(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

11.00 am - 11.20 ADV09 Epoxidation of Palm Oleic Acid in Acidic Ion
am Exchange Resin at Low Agitation Speed

Siti Mariam A.Rahman (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

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11.25 am – 11.45 ADV29 Efficient Nanodelivery of Encapsulated Active
am Molecules via Sustainable Reticular Materials

Prof. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman (Universiti
Putra Malaysia)

ROOM: GAMELAN 3

Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irmawati Ramli (UPM)

Time Code Title

08.45 am - 09.05 GRE01 Sodium Alginate Immobilized β-Cyclodextrin/Multi-
am Walled Carbon Nanotubes as a Hybrid Hydrogel
Adsorbent for Perfluorinated Compounds Removal

Aiza Farhani Zakaria (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

09.10 am - 09.30 GRE02 New Designs of Paper-Based Analytical Devices
am (PADs) Based on Microfluidic and Non-microfluidic
Behaviours

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Woi Pei Meng (Universiti Malaya)

09.35 am - 09.55 GRE04 Adsorption Parametric Optimization of Fly Ash
am Modified Magnetic Chitosan-polyvinyl Alcohol Blend
for Reactive Orange 16 Dye Removal

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali H. Jawad (Universiti Teknologi
MARA)

10.00 am - 10.20 GRE06 Potential Lignin from Oil Palm Biomass as Carbon
am Fibre Precursor

Afiqah Liana Sazali (UniKL MICET)

11.00 am - 11.20 GRE08 Development of Highly Stable Ni Doped Zeolitic
am Imidazole Framework (ZIF-67) Based Catalyst for
CO2 Methanation Reaction

Ali Faris Abdulridha Aldoghachi (Universiti Putra
Malaysia)

11.25 am - 11.45 GRE24 The Effect of Inorganic and Bokashi Fertilization on
am The Growth and Quality of Sweet Corn (Zea mays
sacchata Sturt) and Jupiter (Vitis vinifera) Grape
Cultivar

Prof. Dr. Bohari Mohd Yamin (Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia)

28

11.50 am – 12.10 GRE23 Synthesis of Lignosulfonate-based Ionic Liquids for
pm Asphaltene Removal

Muhammad Ariff Che Mahtar (Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS)

ROOM: GAMELAN 4

Session Chairperson: Ts. Dr. Naji Arafat Haji Mahat (UTM)

Time Code Title

08.45 am - 09.05 ENV04 Heavy Metals Concentration change in the Muscle of
am Two Marine Fish Species due to Spatial Variation

Aleti Jaya Sree (Andhra University, India)

09.10 am - 09.30 ENV05 Vertical Distributions of Zn, Cd, Pb, and Cu at
am Tropical Coastal Sediments: In case of West Coast
of Peninsular Malaysia

Dr. Khairul Nizam Mohamed (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

09.35 am - 09.55 ENV07 Spatial Distribution of Fallout Radionuclides (137Cs
am and 210Pbex) Inventories in Langat Watershed

Dr. Noor Fadzilah Binti Yusof (Malaysian Nuclear
Agency)

10.00 am - 10.20 ENV08 Detection of Multi-Class Antibiotics in
am Environmental Water Samples using Paper-Based
Analytical Device Prior to LC-MS Analysis

Mohamad Shariff Shahriman Subarmaniam (Universiti
Malaya)

11.00 am - 11.20 ENV09 Magnetic Graphene Oxide Incorporated with Fe2O3
am for Efficient Removal of Pb2+ from Aqueous Solution

Dr. Norhusna Mohamad Nor (Universiti Teknologi
MARA)

11.25 am - 11.45 ENV14 Separation, Identification and Characterization of
am Microplastics Found in The Surface Water of Langat
River, Malaysia

Ahmad Ammarluddin Mohd Ali (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

29

ROOM: REBANA 2

Session Chairperson: Dr. Mohamad Sufian So'aib (UiTM)

Time Code Title

08.45 am - 09.05 OLE01 Renewable Diesel Production from Palm Fatty Acid
am Distillate Residue Over Mesoporous Ni-, Co-, Ni/Co-
SBA-15 Catalysts

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Darfizzi Derawi (Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia)

09.10 am - 09.30 OLE02 Exploring The Potential Use of Palm Oil and Rice
am Bran Oil as Feedstock in the Synthesis of
Biopolymer for the Mitigation of Plastic Pollution

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sabiqah Tuan Anuar (Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu)

09.35 am - 09.55 OLE03 Recent Progress on the Use of Nanoparticles in
am Improving the Quality of Recycled Waste Oils: A
Short Review

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Hadi (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

10.00 am - 10.20 NAT01 Evaluation of Four Plant Essential Oils in
am Terengganu: Compositions, Total Phenolic and
Flavonoid Contents

Tay Karh Yan (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

11.00 am - 11.20 NAT02 Antioxidant Evaluation of Garcinia macrantha
am Extract

Rifaldi (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember,
Indonesia)

11.25 am – 11.45 NAT03 Antioxidant Potential of Garcinia celebica and Study
am of Correlation

Yenni Pintauli Pasaribu (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh
Nopember, Indonesia

11.50 am - 12.10 NAT04 Toxicological Evaluation of Phaleria macrocarpa
pm (Scheff.) Boerl. Fruit Extract Using Brine Shrimp
Lethality Bioassay (Artemia Salina) Method

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Salwa Abd Gani (Universiti Putra
Malaysia)

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ROOM: REBANA 3

Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azrilawani Ahmad (UMT)

Time Code Title

08.45 am - 09.05 SPT02 Conformational Studies of Flexible Amide Ligands
am Using DFT Studies and 2D NMR

Nur Shuhaila Haryani Abd Haris (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

09.10 am - 09.30 SPT03 Geographical Origin Traceability of Crude Palm Oil
am using FTIR Spectroscopy Combined with
Chemometrics

Nurul Liyana Rozali (Malaysian Palm Oil Board)

09.35 am - 09.55 SPT04 Novel Approach In Forensic Document Analysis:
am Black Gel Inks Discrimination Using Self Organizing
Map Features (SOFM) Neural Network.

Nur Atiqah Zaharullil (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

10.00 am - 10.20 CHE01 Synthesis and Characterization of Selective
am Electrochemical Sensor Based on Molecularly
Imprinted Technique for the Determination of
Picolinic Acid

Nur Asyiqin Zulkefli (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

11.11 am - 11.20 CHE02 Synthesis of Nano Molecular Imprinted Polymer
am Penicillin G Detection

Zulaiha Abdul Rahim (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

11.25 am - 11.45 CHE03 Nano-Molecular Imprinted Polymer based
am electrochemical sensor for detection of Ampicillin

Suhainie Ismail (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

11.50 am - 12.10 CHE08 A Highly Sensitive Acrylic-based Biosensor Utilizing
pm Anthraquinone Redox Intercalator for A. minutum
DNA Detection

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Aishah Hasabullah (Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia)

31

DAY 2: 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 (WEDNESDAY)

PLENARY LECTURE

ROOM: GAMELAN 1

Time Code Title

09.00 am - 09.30 PLENARY Solvent-Minimized Sample Preparation in Analytical
am -1 Chemistry

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Lee Hian Kee (National University of
Singapore)

Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hafiza Mohamed Zuki
(UMT)

02.00 pm - 02.30 PLENARY Nanowire-based Single-cell Endoscopy
pm - 3 Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Uji-i (Hokkaido University)

Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanis Mohd Yusof (UMT)

ROOM: GAMELAN 2

Time Code Title

09.00 am - 09.30 PLENARY From Green Materials to Sustainable Membrane
am - 2 Separation Processes

Prof. Dr. Gyorgy Szekely (King Abdullah University of
Science and Technology)

Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alyza Azzura Abd
Rahman Azmi (UMT)

02.00 pm - 02.30 PLENARY Molecular Alteration for Safer, Greener and
pm - 4 Sustainable Molecular Electronics: A Sinful
Exploitation?

Prof. ChM. Dr. Wan Mohd Khairul Wan Mohamed Zin
(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

Chairperson: Dr. Nurul Hanna Batar@Badar (UMT)

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS

ROOM: GAMELAN 1

Session Chairperson: Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hafiza Mohamed Zuki (UMT)

Time Code Title

09.35 am – 09.55 SEP05 A Modified Quechers Method for Determination of
am Indaziflam and Its Metabolite in Oil Palm Matrices
Using Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass
Spectrometry

Norizah Halim (Malaysian Palm Oil Board)

10.00 am -10.20 SEP10 Development of Tea-waste Coated with Magnetic
am Nanoparticle for Magnetic Solid Phase Micro
Extraction (MNP-TW-µ-MSPE) of Non-Steroidal Anti-
Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Environmental
Water Samples

Yagulan Muniandy (Universiti Malaya)

11.00 am – 11.20 SEP11 Adsorption Characteristics of H2S at Ambient
am Temperatures using Ni-carbon nanocomposite
modified with Nitrogen Functional Groups

Norfazilah Abdullah (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

11.25 am - 11.45 SEP14 Magnetic Effervescent Tablet-Assisted Ionic Liquid
am Dispersive Liquid Phase Microextraction for Pre-
Concentration of Multi Pharmaceutical Drugs:
Method Development, Validation and Green Profile
Assessment

Dr. Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik (Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu)

11.50 am - 12.10 SEP18 Correlating Chromatographic Profile, Sensory
pm Analysis and Chemometric Technique for the
Authentication Study of Harumanis Mango

Dr. Siti Raihan Binti Zakaria (Universiti Teknologi
MARA)

12.15 pm - 12.35 SEP16 Application of Response Surface Methodology on
pm Analysis of Caffeine in Tea and Coffee Using High
Performance Liquid Chromatography

Dr. Nurfaizah Abu Tahrim (Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia)

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Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanis Mohd Yusof (UMT)

02.40 pm - 03.00 ADV18 Influence of Monomers on the Properties of Epitope
pm Imprinted Sol-gel on Silica Surface for Adsorption of
Heparin

Nur Farhanah binti Samrat (Universiti Malaysia Perlis)

03.05 pm - 03.25 ADV21 A New Magnetic Catalyst on Mesoporous Support
pm MCM-48 for the Biodiesel Production: CaO-
Fe3O4/MCM-48

Muhammad Hilman Abdul Mustapa (Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia)

03.30 pm - 03.50 ADV22 Synthesis of Ni-Mn Co-Doped MIL-125-NH2 for
pm Enhanced Removal of Methylene Blue from
Aqueous Solution

Dr. Sumiyyah Sabar (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

03.55 pm - 04.15 ADV23 Optimization of Thiosemicarbazone Schiff Base as
pm Corrosion Inhibitor on Copper Strips in Hydrochloric
Acid using RSM Approach

Muhammad Ammar Mohamad Alwi (International
Islamic University of Malaysia)

ROOM: GAMELAN 2

Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alyza Azzura Abd Rahman Azmi (UMT)

Time Code Title

09.35 am – 09.55 ADV10 Synthesis and Characterization of Tryptophan-
am Imprinted Polymer (Tryp-IP) prepared via Bulk
Polymerization for the removal of Tryptophan
Molecule

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Faizatul Shimal Mehamod (Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu)

10.00 am -10.20 ADV11 Catalytic Conversion of Cellulose to Glucose Using
am Supported Noble Metal Palladium (Pd) Catalyst

Puteri Nurain Syahirah Megat Muhammad Kamal
(UniKL MICET)

11.00 am – 11.20 ADV08 Copper-zirconia Catalyst Synthesized via the Sol-gel
am Method for Glycerol Hydrogenolysis to 1,2-
Propanediol

Haizatul Izzati Ridzuan (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

34

11.25 am - 11.45 ADV14 In Silico Modelling of Drug Adsorption using Amine-
am
functionalized IRMOF-74-III Metal-Organic

Frameworks

Mostafa Yousefzadeh Borzehandani (Universiti Putra
Malaysia)

11.50 am - 12.10 ADV15 Evaluation of Carrageenan Gel Property at Different
pm Concentration of Calcium Chloride Dihydrate Salt

Nur Anis Alisya Kamarol Zani (Universiti Malaysia
Pahang)

12.15 pm - 12.35 ADV16 Studies on Copper-Supported Catalysts for Glycerol
pm Hydrogenolysis into 1,2-Propanediol

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irmawati Ramli (Universiti Putra
Malaysia)

Session Chairperson: Dr. Nurhanna Batar @ Badar (UMT)

02.40 pm - 03.00 SYN11 Synthesis, Characterisation and Structural Studies
pm of Mixed-Linker Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks
(ZIFs) as Adsorbents for Adsorption of Crystal Violet

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Tahir (Universiti Putra
Malaysia)

03.05 pm - 03.25 SYN10 Synthesis and Application of Nickel(II)–Hydrazone
pm Complex as Catalyst in Suzuki Reaction

Dr. Nur Rahimah Said (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

03.30 pm - 03.50 SYN03 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Structural-
pm Activity Relationship studies of Halogenated
Coumarin-azo Derivatives for Antimicrobial
potential

Nur Arif Mortadza (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

03.55 pm - 04.15 SYN04 Synthesis, Spectroscopy, and Conductivity Studies
pm of 4-(Diphenylamino)Benzaldehyde-4-(4Nitrophenyl)
Thiosemicarbazone and Its Copper (II) and Nickel (II)
Complex

Siti Zuliana Zulkifli (Universiti Malaysia Terenganu)

35

ROOM: GAMELAN 3

Session Chairperson: Chairperson: Dr. Aimi Suhaili Saaidin (UiTM)

Time Code Title

09.35 am – 09.55 GRE07 Influence of Deep Eutectic Solvent on Cleavage
am Specificity of Lignin-Derived Oil Palm Biomass

Siti Khadijah Amran (UniKL MICET)

10.00 am -10.20 GRE09 Nano-composite Cotton-derived Cellulose
am
Nanocrystals-Fe2O3 for Efficient Removal of Linear

Alkylbenzene Sulfonate

Dr. Norhusna Mohamad Nor (Universiti Teknologi
MARA)

11.00 am - 11.20 GRE14 Effect of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (SC-CO2)
am Extraction Parameters on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
leaves (HRSL) Oil Yield and Antioxidant Activity

A'tiqah Abdul Hadi (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

11.25 am - 11.45 GRE15 A Review of the Synthesis and Modification of Pva-
am Alginate as the Binder of Metal Atom

Norul Azilah Abdul Rahman (Universiti Teknologi
MARA)

11.50 am - 12.10 GRE26 Nitrogen Availability Following Application of Urea
pm And Frass Produced From Black Soldier Fly Larvae
And Decanter Cake

Deborah Renting Anak Jimmy (Universiti Malaysia
Sarawak)

12.15 pm - 12.35 GRE27 Characterization of Sago Bark as Potential
pm Renewable-Source of Graphene Oxide

Saffrullah Iqhram (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

Session Chairperson: Ts. ChM. Dr. Syahidah Akmal Muhammad (USM)

02.40 pm - 03.00 SEP17 Ultrasound - Assisted Extraction and Quantification
pm of Flavonoids from Leucas zeylanica

Muhammad Luqman Selahuddeen (Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia)

03.05 pm - 03.25 SEP19 Evaluation of Volatile Profile Variations of
pm Harumanis Mango at Different Conditions for the
Quality Control Purpose

Dr. Siti Raihan Binti Zakaria (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

36

03.30 pm - 03.50 GRE25 Effect of Andrographis paniculata Extracts as Seed
pm GRE28 Treatments to Control Bakane Disease of Rice

03.55 pm - 04.15 Siti Nur Dhuha Mohd Kalit (Universiti Teknologi MARA)
pm
Optimization of Kaolin as an Effective Green
Adsorbent for Phenol Removal using Response
Surface Methodology and Insight into the
Adsorption Mechanism using DFT Calculations

Aisyah Zubir (International Islamic University Malaysia)

ROOM: GAMELAN 4

Session Chairperson: Dr. Khairul Nizam Mohamed (UPM)

Time Code Title

09.35 am – 09.55 ENV15 Size and Organ-Specific Pattern of Heavy Metals in
am Longtail Tuna (Thunnus tonggol) from Terengganu
Waters

Norhazirah Abd Aziz (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

10.00 am -10.20 ENV17 Heavy Metals Determination in Sharks, Scoliodon
am laticaudus from Johor, Malaysia.

Ng Yenlin Erin (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

11.00 am – 11.20 ENV01 Recovery of Phosphate from Artificial Human Urine
am Using Magnesium-Modified Biochar

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yong Soon Kong (Universiti Teknologi
MARA)

11.25 am - 11.45 ENV22 Effect of Foliar Application of Modified Molasses-
am Based Distillery Wastewater on Brassica rapa L
subsp chinensis Growth and Development

Dr. Nor Fariza Ismail (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

11.50 am - 12.10 ENV23 Evaluation of the Methane Potential Yield of
noon Municipal Solid Waste

Nurzulaifa Shaheera Erne Mohd Yasim (Universiti
Teknologi MARA)

Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Meng Chuan (UMT)

02.40 pm - 03.00 ENV24 The Influences of Seasonal Monsoons upon
pm Phosphorus, Chlorophyll-a and Physical
Characteristics of the Kelantan Waters

Azyyati Abdul Aziz (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

37

03.05 pm - 03.25 ENV25 Discrimination of Gasoline Residues on Matrices
pm Exposed to Varying Durations and Monsoons in
ENV29 Malaysia Using Chromatographic and Chemometric
03.30 pm - 03.50 ENV32 Techniques for Forensic Intelligence
pm
Aidil Fahmi Shadan (Jabatan Kimia Malaysia)
03.55 pm - 04.15
pm Assessment of Water Footprint in Selected Power
Plants for Peninsular Malaysia

Dr. Masitah Alias (TNB Research Sdn.Bhd.)

Risk Assessment on The Water Quality of Sungai
Buloh River and Estuary

Dr. Marfiah Ab. Wahid (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ROOM: REBANA 2

Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Kamilah Che Soh (UMT)

Time Code Title

09.35 am - 09.55 SYN05 Synthesis and Characterization of Tridentate
am Hydrazone Schiff Base Complexes and Their
Antibacterial Activity

Arif Naim Rosnizam (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

10.00 am -10.20 SYN08 Palladium(II) Complexes Bearing N,O-bidentate
am Schiff Base Ligands: Experimental, In-silico,
Antibacterial, and Catalytic Properties

Muhamad Azwan Muhamad Hamali (Universiti
Teknologi MARA)

11.00 am - 11.20 SYN09 A Combination of Experimental and Theoretical
am Approach for Conjugated Ethynylated-Chalcones as
Emissive Layer in Organic Light Emitting Diodes
(OLEDs) Application

Mas Mohammed (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

11.25 am - 11.45 SYN12 Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Study
am of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)benzimidazole: Disc Diffusion
and DFT studies

Dr. Nur Nadia Dzulkifli (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

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11.50 am - 12.10 SYN17 Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Spectroscopic
pm Characterizations and Photoluminescence Studies
of an Iridium(III) Complex Bearing Pyridine-
formimidamide Ancillary Ligand

Dr. Noorshida Mohd Ali (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan
Idris)

Session Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maisara Abdul Kadir (UMT)

02.40 pm - 03.00 GRE10 Eco-friendly Natural Rubber-Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone
pm (NR-PVP) Films Strewn with ZnO@MIL-101(Cr)
Nanoparticles for enhanced Photocatalytic
Degradation of Phenanthrene

Usman Abubakar Adamu (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

03.05 pm - 03.25 GRE20 Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles for
pm Fabric Coating and Its Antibacterial Activities

Hartina Mohd Yusop (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)

03.30 pm - 03.50 GRE21 Direct Formic Acid Fuel Cell: The Effect of Catalyst
pm Layer Fabricated by Ultrasonic-spray

Dr. Azran Mohd Zainoodin (Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia)

03.55 pm - 04.15 GRE22 Synthesis and Characterization of DBU-Based
pm Hydroxyl Ionic Liquid Coupled with Thiocyanide,
Dicyanamide and Bistriflimide Anions

Syarafana Ong Amat @ Amat (Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS)

ROOM: REBANA 3

Session Chairperson: Dr. Siti Amira Othman (UTHM)

Time Code Title

09.35 am – 09.55 FAT02 Physicochemical and Sensory Analysis of Dried
am Rice Ball Meal (DRBM) Using Brown Rice

Nur Ain Syuhada Zamri (UniKL MICET)

10.00 am -10.20 FAT03 Application of 1H-NMR Metabolomics to Evaluate
am the Relationship Between Metabolite Profiling and
Antioxidant Properties of Malaysian Stingless Bee
Honey

Kok Suet Cheng (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

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11.00 am – 11.20 FAT04 Multifunctional Food Spoilage Inhibitor of 4-
am Acetylpyridine Thiosemicarbazone: Enzyme Kinetic,
DFT and Molecular Docking Studies

Nur Amanina Hassanuddin (International Islamic
University Malaysia)

11.25 am - 11.45 HAL01 Intermittent Frying Effect on French Fries in Palm
am Olein, Sunflower, Soybean and Canola Oils on
Quality Indices, 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-Diol
Esters (3-MCPDE), Glycidyl Esters (GE) and
Acrylamide Content

Dr. Raznim Arni Abd. Razak (Malaysian Palm Oil Board)

11.50 am - 12.10 HAL02 Production of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.) By-
pm Product Hydrolysate with Angiotensin I-Converting
Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitory Activity Using Thermoase
PC10F

Emmy Liza Anak Yaji (UniKL MICET)

Session Chairperson: Dr. Kavirajaa Pandian A/L Sambasevam (UiTM)

02.40 pm - 03.00 CHE04 Overoxidation of Co-PEDOT/SPCE and Its
pm Electrochemical and Surface Properties

Nurul Izzati Shahariman (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

03.05 pm - 03.25 CHE05 Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIP) for Domoic
pm Acid Detection

Fatin Nabilah Muhamad (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

03.30 pm - 03.50 CHE06 Lipase/Reduced Graphene Oxide/Copper Metal-
pm Organic Framework (lipase/rGO/Cu-MOF) Electrode
for the Detection of Organophosphorus Pesticide
(OPP): Optimization and Characterization

Nur Aina Izzati Mohd Mokhtar (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

3.55 pm - 4.15 pm CHE09 Immobilization of Antibodies on Conjugate Pad in
Paper-Based COVID-19 Biosensor Development

Zainiharyati Mohd Zain (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

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DAY 3: 8 SEPTEMBER 2022 (THURSDAY)

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

ROOM: GAMELAN 1

Session Chairperson: Ts. ChM. Dr. Wan Zuraida Wan Mohd Zain (UiTM)

Time Code Title

09.00 am - 09.20 NAT05 Lethal Concentration Determination of Fermented
am Garcinia mangostana Pericarp on Zebrafish (Danio
rerio) Embryo using Probit Regression with
Arbitrary Slopes

Dr. Mohamad Sufian So'aib (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

09.25 am - 09.45 NAT06 Characterization of Artocarpus altilis Powder as a
am Potential Health-supplementary Ingredients

Dr. Noorazwani Zainol (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

09.50 am - 10.10 ENV33 Mapping of Pollutants Inventory from Point Sources
am in Sungai Buloh That Affect Cockles Using GIS
Software

Dr. Marfiah Ab. Wahid (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ROOM: GAMELAN 2

Session Chairperson: Dr. Sharil Fadli Mohamad Zamri (UiTM)

Time Code Title

09.00 am - 09.20 ADV24 Argentum Nanoflower with Quasi-spherical Petal
am Ullmazleiney Allmauzi (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

09.25 am - 09.45 ADV27 Modern Trends in Polymer Bioconjugates: Design
am and Application

Dr. Noor Faizah Che Harun (Universiti Kuala Lumpur-
MICET)

09.50 am - 10.10 ADV28 Gellan Gum-Fipronil Beads: Experimental and
am Release Study of Pesticide

Dr. Adila Mohamad Jaafar (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

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ROOM: GAMELAN 3

Session Chairperson : Dr. Tay Joo Hui (UMP)

Time Code Title

09.00 am - 09.20 ENV26 Depth Profiling of Selected Physical Parameters in
am Lake Kenyir, Terengganu

Edmand Andrew Bedurus (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

09.25 am - 09.45 ENV27 Public Ambient Non Ionizing Radiation Exposure
am Level at Selected Area Around Malaysia

Nurul Syazwani Mohd Zailani (Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu)

09.50 am - 10.10 ENV28 Radionuclides Content and Radiation Risk
am Assessment of Surface Soils Surrounding
Temenggor Forest Reserved, Gerik, Perak

Nursyairah Arshad (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

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Day 1: 6 SEPTEMBER 2022 (TUESDAY)

POSTER PRESENTATION SESSION 1

Time: 10.25 am – 11.00 am

Code Title
ADV-02P
Mini Review of Molybdenum Disulfide Preparation and Its Role as A
Photocatalyst to Degrade Organic Contaminants
Dr. Kavirajaa Pandian A/L Sambasevam (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ADV-05P Molybdenum Disulfide for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue
Under Indoor Fluorescent Irradiation
Dr. Siti Nor Atika Baharin (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ADV-12P Electrochemically Mediated Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle
with Enhanced Performance Towards Photodegradation of Phenol
Mr. Muhammad Farhan Hanafi (Universiti Kuala Lumpur)

ADV-17P Computational Investigation on UiO-67 Metal-Organic Framework as
Adsorbent for Carbon Dioxide Adsorption
Mr. Ahmad Faisal Fadzil (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

ADV-19P Experimental Study of X-ray Film for Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
Applications

Dr. Siti Amira Othman (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia)

ADV-20P Morphological and Electrical Properties of Butyl Palmitate Plasticized
Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Electrolytes
Dr. Sharil Fadli Mohamad Zamri (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ADV-26P Formation and Stability Study of Murdania loriformis Mediated Silver
Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution
Nazatul Nabila Mohamad (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ADV-29P Surface Characterization of Polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) Subsrate
after Oxygenated Plasma Treatment towards Potential Food Processing
Application
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saiful Irwan Zubairi (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

ENV-06P Influence of Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) and Firing Temperature on Brick
of Drinking Water Sludge (DWS)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zulfahmi Ali Rahman (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

ENV-12P Determination of Illicit Drugs in Municipal Wastewater Using LC-MS/MS
Dr. Tay Joo Hui (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)

ENV-13P Geochemical Characteristics of Rock Samples and Their Potential to
Generate Acid Mine Drainage
Dr. Wan Zuhairi Wan Yaacob (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

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ENV-16P Hydrothermal Synthesis of Co and Pd Doped Tin Oxide Nanorods and
Their Photocatalytic Performance on Microplastics (Polypropylene)
Removal
Dr. Vicinisvarri Inderan (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ENV-18P Distribution of Heavy Metals in Surficial Sediments of Straits of Malacca
Ms. Lavannia A/P Ravikumar (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

ENV-19P Estimation of Aircraft Engine Emission of Peninsular Malaysia Airspace
from Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Data
Mr. Masnawi Mustaffa (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ENV-21P Sediment-Water-Biota Linkage Mechanism of Anthropogenic Pollutant
Marker Elements From Gebeng Water Bodies, Pahang Malaysia
Dr. Nik Azlin Nik Ariffin (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ENV-34P The Effects of pH on Polypropylene Microplastics Removal by
Electrocoagulation Process using Nickel Electrodes
Nor Ku Nazatul Husna Mohd Jackariya (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

ENV-35P Determination of Mineral Content of Tachypleus gigas from Johor,
Malaysia
Dr. Nazikussabah binti Zaharudin (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)

CHE-07P Voltammetric Detection of Cholecalciferol in Using Graphene Oxide
Modified Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes
Mr. Mohd. Azerulazree bin Jamilan (Institute for Medical Research, National
Institutes of Health)

CHE-10P Synthesis of Supramolecular Group 11 Pyrazolate Complexes as
Vapochromic Chemosensors for Volatile Organic Compounds
Dr. Nur Fatiha Ghazalli (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Day 2: 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 (WEDNESDAY)

POSTER PRESENTATION SESSION 2

Time: 10.25 am -11.00 am

Code Title
FAT-01P
Study of Cooking Methods Impact on Elements of Pulses by Using
EDXRF
Ms. Aruna Balla (Andhra University, India)

GRE-03P Continuous Transesterification of Fish Waste Oil to Biodiesel in
Supercritical Methanol
Dr. Hajar Rastegari (Universiti MalaysiaTerengganu)

GRE-11P Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol Using Mesoporous Zinc
Nanoparticle Under Visible Light Irradiation
Mr. Muhammad Farhan Hanafi (Universiti Kuala Lumpur)

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GRE-17P Comparative Study of Microwave-assisted Acid and Alkali Hydrolysis on
Xylose Extraction from Lemongrass Leaves
Dr. Norazlina Idris (Universiti Selangor)

NAT-07P Probing the anti-SARS-COV-2 potential of Carica papaya leaves via LC-
MS bioactive-based molecular networking
Dr. Adlin Afzan (Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health)

NAT-08P Physical and Chemical Characterization of Malaysian Pepper Starch
Ms. Nurasyikin Abdul Rahman (Malaysian Pepper Board)

NAT-09P A Review on Piper Betle Extract and Hypochlorous Acid towards
Insecticidal Activity
Dr. Wan Zuraida Wan Mohd Zain (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

NAT-10P Analysis of the Imino Sugar Deoxynojirimycin In Selected Plants of the
Moraceae Family
Prof. Dr. Mukram Mohamed Mackeen (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

NAT-11P Effectiveness of Spices to Control of Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae L. in
Stored Rice Grains
Ms. Nur' Amira Binti Hamid (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

SEP-13P Characterization and Desorption Analysis of Inorganic Trace Elements
in Drinking Water Storage-clay Potteries from Pahang, Malaysia
Dr. Nurlin Abu Samah (Universiti Malaysia Pahang)

SEP-17P Optimization of Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) on
the Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Stingless Bee
Honey
Dr. Siti Raihan binti Zakaria (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

SEP-20P Rapid Selective Removal Of Thorium Via Electrosorption Towards
Efficiently Managing Rare-Earth Extraction Residue
Dr. Aznan Fazli Ismail (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)

SYN-06P Catalytic Activities of Symmetrical Tetradentate Pd(II) Schiff Base
Complexes
Ms. Nur Husnina binti Nasaruddin (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

SYN-07P Green Synthesis Approach for Mono- and Dinuclear Ni(II) and Pd(II)
Schiff Complexes, Characterization and DNA Binding Studies
Ms. Siti Solihah binti Khaidir (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

SYN-13P Studies on the Synthesis of β-Carboline via Pictet-Spengler
Condensation
Ms. Ruwaida Shamsujunaidi (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

SYN-14P Preparation and Comparison Studies of Physicochemical Properties of
Fresh and Calcined MgAl Hydrotalcite Catalyst
Ms. Munirah binti Zulkifli (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

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SYN-15P An Approach Towards the Synthesis of Key Intermediate of
Codinaeopsin Derivatives as Active Tryptophan-Polyketide Antimalarial
Type Compounds
Ms. Ummu Umairah M. Hatta (Universiti Teknologi MARA)

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ABSTRACTS
(ORAL AND POSTER)

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ADV01

Optimization of (CuO/TiO2) Nanocomposite Photocatalyst for Efficient MO
degradation

Alina Irwana Muhamad A’srai1,* and Mohd Hasmizam Razali2

1Faculty of Science & Marine Environment,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

2Advanced Nanomaterials Research Group, Faculty of Science & Marine Environment,
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

*Corresponding author: [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) was utilized in photocatalysis applications due to their non- toxic, cheap and high
photocatalytic activity. However, its photocatalytic reaction is limited by low surface area as well as the
rapid recombination of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and only has the ability to absorb a small
fraction (<5%) of indoor light. In this study, copper oxide coupled titanium dioxide (CuO/TiO2)
nanocomposite photocatalyst and pure TiO2 was synthesized using hydrothermal method. The
synthesised photocatalyst was characterized by using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-
ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA),
and Nitrogen gas adsorption-desorption uer, Emmett, teller (BET) UV-Visible Spectroscopy. Spectra
obtained from FTIR have proved that there are existence of O-H stretching, O-H vibration and metal-O
bond that correlates to the functional groups of the samples. As affirmed by XRD analysis, crystalline
anatase TiO2 phase was obtained for pure TiO2 samples. Anatase TiO2 phase remained and the
additional peaks belonging to copper oxide was observed for copper oxide coupled TiO2 nanocomposite
photocatalyst sample. This finding suggests that copper oxide was successfully loaded onto TiO2.
Morphological study from SEM shows the presence of short rod-like particles of copper oxide and
agglomerated TiO2 bulk particles. TGA results show that pure TiO2 and TiO2 nanocomposite were
thermally stable with only 6.5 and 6.8 % weight loss, respectively due to the water removal. The specific
surface area of CuO, TiO2 and CuO coupled TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalysts were found to be 20.50
m2/g, 15.26 m2/g and 27.13 m2/g, respectively. The photocatalytic activity study demonstrates that the
1.0 g CuO/TiO2 with the ratio of (0.5:1) could degrade 99.35% of 10 ppm Methyl Orange (MO) dye at pH
6, which is better than pure TiO2, pure CuO and other CuO/TiO2 nanocomposites after 3 hours reaction.
This is attributed to the presence of CuO at optimum amount which can increase the surface area,
promotes electron-hole separation and decelerates the charge carrier recombination.

Keywords: copper oxide; degradation; nanocomposite; photocatalyst; titanium dioxide

BIOGRAPHY

Alina Irwana Binti Muhamad A’srai was born on December 26th, 1998 at Kuantan,
Pahang. She grew up at Kuantan, Pahang and took her primary education at
Sekolah Kebangsaan Balok Makmur, Kuantan Pahang. Later on, she continued
her secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom and
obtained her Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). As her passion in science stream,
she furthered her studies at Gambang Pahang Matriculation College (2016-2017).
In 2020, she received her bachelor in Science (Chemistry) at Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu. Then, Alina continues her passion by pursuing her master degree in
chemistry.

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