This paper presents a technology to utilize bio-char and bio-tar from the pyrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch, EFB. In this study, tar vapor from pyrolysis of EFB was infiltrated within porous bio-char and carbon deposition occurred on the pore surface by chemical vapor infiltration process. For preparation, EFB particles were made into pellets

In the global era, more than half of the world population live in urban area. With rapid urbanisation growth where the highest percentage concentrate in Asia, a relevant approach is needed in order to eliminate the possible threat that occurs after urbanisation took place; the urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is a popular term in academic discourse and h

Abstract. Additional of fiber in concrete creates fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) with an improvement of the mechanical properties of the concrete. However, fiber incorporation in FRC is limited to 2% to allow normal mixing procedure. To address this issue, high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) is introduced and it is relatively new in

In creating a successful product it is important to understand consumers’ perceptions of a product early in the design process. Often, design students lack the necessary data collection and user testing skills to support effective design decision-making. Consequently, their products might not be acceptable to the intended consumers and are thus l

Much research has been conducted to studying graduates' employability and their pattern of employment after graduation. Research of such nature is knows as Tracer Study. The aim of the tracer study is to track graduates' performance or progress after completing their undergraduate studies. This study on IIUM graduates identifies the employa

The osteogenic potential of human adipose-derived stem cells (HADSCs) co-cultured with human osteoblasts (HOBs) using selected HADSCs/HOBs ratios of 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2, respectively, is evaluated. The HADSCs/HOBs were seeded on electrospun three-dimensional poly[(R)23-hydroxybutyric acid] (PHB) blended with bovine-derived hydroxyapatite (BHA). Monoc

The research intends to understand lecturers‟work aspirations at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Within its specific context, it investigateswhether there are gendering issues based on the idea of “publish or perish” of the universities which may violate their emotional beings. The threats in the forms of policies and ke

With the emergence of internet and World Wide Web, traditional businesses got a new opportunity to compete globally. Traditional bricks-and-mortar businesses became electronic business (e-business) with the help of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools. Smart phone technology brought a new revolution in e-business market. A new term

Imiquimod is a chemotherapeutic agent for many skin-associated diseases, but it has also been associated with inflammatory side effects. The aim of this study was to prevent the inflammatory effect of commercial imiquimod (Aldara®) by controlled release of imiquimod through a hydrogel/oleogel colloidal mixture (CA bigel) containing fish oil as an

Fourier-transform infrared spectra in combination with chemometrics and fatty acid composition were used to analyze pumpkin seed oil blended into extra virgin olive oil. Two multivariate calibrations, namely, partial least square and principle component regression were evaluated for quantification of pumpkin seed oil in extra virgin olive oil. The