Catalytic processes towards the production of biofuels in a palm oil and oil palm biomass-based biorefinery
TL Chew, S Bhatia - Bioresource technology, 2008 - Elsevier
In Malaysia, there has been interest in the utilization of palm oil and oil palm biomass for the
production of environmental friendly biofuels. A biorefinery based on palm oil and oil palm …
production of environmental friendly biofuels. A biorefinery based on palm oil and oil palm …
Bio-ethanol from lignocellulose: status, perspectives and challenges in Malaysia
CS Goh, KT Tan, KT Lee, S Bhatia - Bioresource technology, 2010 - Elsevier
The present study reveals the perspective and challenges of bio-ethanol production from
lignocellulosic materials in Malaysia. Malaysia has a large quantity of lignocellulosic …
lignocellulosic materials in Malaysia. Malaysia has a large quantity of lignocellulosic …
Cell wall ultrastructure, anatomy, lignin distribution, and chemical composition of Malaysian cultivated kenaf fiber
The basic characteristics and physical properties of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) fibers
cultivated in the region of Penang, Malaysia were analyzed. For fundamental analysis …
cultivated in the region of Penang, Malaysia were analyzed. For fundamental analysis …
Adhesive application on particleboard from natural fibers: A review
Impending health challenges in the formulations of particleboards from cellulosic‐based
waste particles such as wood chips, sawdust, and veneer boards are of great concern …
waste particles such as wood chips, sawdust, and veneer boards are of great concern …
Extraction and characterization of cellulose microfibrils from agricultural residue–Cocos nucifera L.
The aim of this study was to extract cellulose microfibrils from the agricultural residue of
coconut palm leaf sheath using chlorination and alkaline extraction process. Chemical …
coconut palm leaf sheath using chlorination and alkaline extraction process. Chemical …
Potential of oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) and sugarcane bagasse fibers for thermal insulation application–A review
In Malaysia, the majority of household electricity (45%) is consumed by air conditioning.
Such high energy consumption is mainly caused by inefficient insulating materials with poor …
Such high energy consumption is mainly caused by inefficient insulating materials with poor …
Analysis of coir fiber acoustical characteristics
Coir fiber from coconut husk is an important agricultural waste in Malaysia. Acoustic
absorption coefficient of the fiber as a porous material is studied in this paper. Two types of …
absorption coefficient of the fiber as a porous material is studied in this paper. Two types of …
Hydrogen rich gas from oil palm biomass as a potential source of renewable energy in Malaysia
Oil palm is one of the major economic crops in many countries. Malaysia alone produces
about 47% of the world's palm oil supply and can be considered as the world's largest …
about 47% of the world's palm oil supply and can be considered as the world's largest …
Banana biomass as potential renewable energy resource: A Malaysian case study
JY Tock, CL Lai, KT Lee, KT Tan, S Bhatia - Renewable and sustainable …, 2010 - Elsevier
The world has been relying on fossil fuels as its primary source of energy. This
unsustainable energy source is not going to last long and thus, gradual shift towards green …
unsustainable energy source is not going to last long and thus, gradual shift towards green …
Preparation and characterization of cellulose nanofibrils from coconut coir fibers and their reinforcements in biodegradable composite films
J Wu, X Du, Z Yin, S Xu, S Xu, Y Zhang - Carbohydrate polymers, 2019 - Elsevier
Coconut waste husks were effectively utilized in this study as a promising cellulose source
for production of purified coir cellulose (PCC) after multiple treatments, eg, ultrasonic …
for production of purified coir cellulose (PCC) after multiple treatments, eg, ultrasonic …