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View article: Photocatalysis mechanism of activated carbon of <i>Dillenia Indica</i> and TiO <sub>2</sub> (AC/TiO <sub>2</sub> ) composites for the removal of the emerging pharmaceutical contaminants
Photocatalysis mechanism of activated carbon of <i>Dillenia Indica</i> and TiO <sub>2</sub> (AC/TiO <sub>2</sub> ) composites for the removal of the emerging pharmaceutical contaminants Open
This research investigates the removal of diclofenac (DCF) from water through photocatalysis by using titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) and activated carbon made from Dillenia indica (DI) fruit peels. The researchers created activated carbon throu…
View article: Control of Microplastics and Nanoplastics Discharge via Biochar‐Based Filtration: Optimization Using Central Composite Design (CCD) and Identification of Column Fouling Mechanism
Control of Microplastics and Nanoplastics Discharge via Biochar‐Based Filtration: Optimization Using Central Composite Design (CCD) and Identification of Column Fouling Mechanism Open
Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are emerging aquatic pollutants of significant environmental concern due to their pervasive hazards. Filtration using filter media is a common approach for mitigating MP and NP contamination; howe…
View article: Calamity and Treatment Approach of Sulfate in Palm Oil Mill Effluent: A Mini Review
Calamity and Treatment Approach of Sulfate in Palm Oil Mill Effluent: A Mini Review Open
The palm oil industry is booming, with a projected market valuation of $100 billion by 2030, driven by its diverse applications in food, cosmetics, and biofuels. However, the industry's rapid growth is accompanied by a significant environm…
View article: Peningkatan Kesadaran Tentang Air Bersih Melalui Pengenalan Teknologi Pengolahan dan Pengukuran Kualitas Air Bagi Siswa Sekolah di Malaysia
Peningkatan Kesadaran Tentang Air Bersih Melalui Pengenalan Teknologi Pengolahan dan Pengukuran Kualitas Air Bagi Siswa Sekolah di Malaysia Open
Peningkatan kesadaran tentang air bersih di sekolah adalah langkah fundamental untuk menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang sehat. Pengelolaan air bersih tidak hanya bermanfaat bagi kesehatan individu tetapi juga mendukung keberlanjutan lingk…
View article: The impact of pollution from hazardous and toxic materials (B3) waste on public health
The impact of pollution from hazardous and toxic materials (B3) waste on public health Open
Land pollution by B3 waste can have an impact on human health, the environment and even the sustainability of natural resources. In 2021, Indonesia produced around 60 tons of B3 waste from the industrial sector. In several industrial secto…
View article: Phytoremediation using water eichhornia crassipes and pistia stratiotes plants to reduce Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and phosphate levels in wastewater
Phytoremediation using water eichhornia crassipes and pistia stratiotes plants to reduce Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and phosphate levels in wastewater Open
Wastewater produced by health facilities such as Community Health Centers has great potential to pollute the environment, especially due to the high levels of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and phosphate. Phytoremediation, using plants suc…
View article: The Study of Sensing Elements Parameters Optimization for Developed Biosensor of SARS-CoV-2 Detection
The Study of Sensing Elements Parameters Optimization for Developed Biosensor of SARS-CoV-2 Detection Open
New advancements in developing sensitive and selective biosensors have demonstrated outstanding potential for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA biosensors). The detection mode of DNA biosensors primary depends on a particular DNA hybridization th…
View article: Effect of Aeration Rate on Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate (SOUR) in Treating Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in Domestic Wastewater
Effect of Aeration Rate on Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate (SOUR) in Treating Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) in Domestic Wastewater Open
Specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR) is significant parameter to determine the microbial activity and examined the effluent quality in biological wastewater treatment. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is the major indicator in monitoring the eff…
View article: Investigation of Biosand Filter (BSF) on the Treatment Performance of Industrial Latex Wastewater
Investigation of Biosand Filter (BSF) on the Treatment Performance of Industrial Latex Wastewater Open
Biosand Filters (BSF) has great potential to improve the water quality. BSF is used extensively in the treatment of drinking water in rural areas because it is affordable, simple to use, and has a high removal efficiency. This study used a…
View article: Adsorption of Metaldehyde by Oil Palm Kernel Biochar and Rice Husk Biochar: A Comparative Study
Adsorption of Metaldehyde by Oil Palm Kernel Biochar and Rice Husk Biochar: A Comparative Study Open
Metaldehyde is a toxic molluscicide that has the potential to contaminate water supplies and damage aquatic life. Existing water treatment methods are ineffective at removing it from water bodies. In this study, oil palm kernel biochar (OP…
View article: Enhancement of Microplastics and Nanoplastics Removal Via Filtration Method Using Surface-Engineered Palm Kernel Shell Biochar
Enhancement of Microplastics and Nanoplastics Removal Via Filtration Method Using Surface-Engineered Palm Kernel Shell Biochar Open
View article: Column-based removal of high concentration microplastics in synthetic wastewater using granular activated carbon
Column-based removal of high concentration microplastics in synthetic wastewater using granular activated carbon Open
Microplastic (MP) is an emerging contaminant of concern due to its abundance in the environment. Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) can be considered as one of the main sources of microplastics in freshwater due to its inefficiency in the c…
View article: ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF STARCH FROM OIL PALM TRUNK: AN OPTIMIZATION BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF STARCH FROM OIL PALM TRUNK: AN OPTIMIZATION BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY Open
Higher production of palm oil in Malaysia has resulted in a significant amount of oil palm biomass including oil palm trunk (OPT). OPT has been studied as an alternative starch source. To date, reports on the extraction of starch from OPT …
View article: Chemical extraction and quantification of extracellular polymeric substances in unspiked-metaldehyde and spiked-metaldehyde of rubber aerobic granular sludge and molasses aerobic granular sludge
Chemical extraction and quantification of extracellular polymeric substances in unspiked-metaldehyde and spiked-metaldehyde of rubber aerobic granular sludge and molasses aerobic granular sludge Open
The building blocks of biofilm are called extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs), and they are composed of biopolymers. The optimal properties of EPSs include chemical interactions, resistance to dehydration, and resilience in the face …
View article: A mini review and bibliometric analysis of palm oil mill effluent in past five years
A mini review and bibliometric analysis of palm oil mill effluent in past five years Open
Indonesia and Malaysia are countries with the highest palm oil production globally. Indonesia is leading the list, followed by Malaysia and Thailand. Palm oil production generates countless benefits to the economy, environment, and society…
View article: Assessment of microbiological growth on surgical face mask
Assessment of microbiological growth on surgical face mask Open
Wearing surgical face masks for a long time has a number of physiologic and psychological consequences, as well as the potential to reduce work efficiency. Physical side effects of long-term usage of surgical masks include headaches, troub…
View article: Characterization and morphological study of microbes in treated palm oil mill effluents
Characterization and morphological study of microbes in treated palm oil mill effluents Open
Palm oil mill effluent (POME) is wastewater generated by palm oil milling. Due to its extremely polluting qualities, it must be treated before being discharged into the water course. This study was aimed to evaluate the bacterial growth of…
View article: Chemical and biological combined treatment for the sugarcane vinasse: Selection of parameters and performance studies
Chemical and biological combined treatment for the sugarcane vinasse: Selection of parameters and performance studies Open
Sugarcane vinasse has been widely reported due to the improper management that pollutes the environment. In this study, a combined coagulation and sequencing batch biofilm reactor (SBBR) seems to be a novel improvement for the treatment of…
View article: Biochar : A Review of its History, Characteristics, Factors that Influence its Yield, Methods of Production, Application in Wastewater Treatment and Recent Development
Biochar : A Review of its History, Characteristics, Factors that Influence its Yield, Methods of Production, Application in Wastewater Treatment and Recent Development Open
Biochar can alleviate several issues, and it should also be inexpensive to produce. Most biochars have a high pore structure and diverse functional groups that assist in the adsorption process. Due to the attributed properties of biochar, …
View article: Morphological characterization of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria from treated latex processing wastewater
Morphological characterization of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria from treated latex processing wastewater Open
A preliminary morphological screening and isolation of bacterial colony from latex industrial wastewater was carried out. Bacteria colonies from latex processing wastewater were isolated from a local latex processing industry. It was found…
View article: MicroRNA of N‐region from SARS‐CoV‐2: Potential sensing components for biosensor development
MicroRNA of N‐region from SARS‐CoV‐2: Potential sensing components for biosensor development Open
An oligonucleotide DNA probe has been developed for the application in the DNA electrochemical biosensor for the early diagnosis of coronavirus disease (COVID‐19). Here, the virus microRNA from the N‐gene of severe acute respiratory syndro…
View article: A mini review of electrochemical genosensor based biosensor diagnostic system for infectious diseases
A mini review of electrochemical genosensor based biosensor diagnostic system for infectious diseases Open
The quest for alternative methods is driven by the need to provide expertise in real time in biological fields such as medicine, pathogenic bacteria and viruses identification, food protection, and quality control. Polymerase Chain Reactio…
View article: Allochthonous Diesel Biodegradation by Bacillus sp. MO1 Isolated from Diesel-contaminated Soil
Allochthonous Diesel Biodegradation by Bacillus sp. MO1 Isolated from Diesel-contaminated Soil Open
Ten bacterial isolates were successfully isolated from pristine and contaminated areas in Malaysia. There was no lag phase observed signifying each of these isolates was able to quickly induce cellular machinery for diesel assimilation. Th…
View article: Growth Inhibition Kinetics of a Pseudomonas Diesel-degrading Strain from Antarctica
Growth Inhibition Kinetics of a Pseudomonas Diesel-degrading Strain from Antarctica Open
Antarctica is one of the largest southernmost continent and most pristine wilderness areas left on earth. Over decades, human activities in this area have resulted in the accumulated pollution of hydrocarbon in the Antarctica mainly due to…
View article: Encapsulation of <i>Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum</i> Strain G4 within Bovine Gelatin-Genipin-Sodium Alginate Combinations: Optimisation Approach Using Face Central Composition Design-Response Surface Methodology (FCCD-RSM)
Encapsulation of <i>Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum</i> Strain G4 within Bovine Gelatin-Genipin-Sodium Alginate Combinations: Optimisation Approach Using Face Central Composition Design-Response Surface Methodology (FCCD-RSM) Open
Bovine gelatin is a biopolymer which has good potential to be used in encapsulating matrices for probiotic candidate Bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum strain G4 (G4) because of its amphoteric nature characteristic. Beads were prepared by t…
View article: The Study of Heavy Metals on Sediment Quality of Kuala Perlis Coastal Area
The Study of Heavy Metals on Sediment Quality of Kuala Perlis Coastal Area Open
The contamination of heavy metals gives bad implications to the aquatic environment. Thus, a study was conducted to assess the sediment quality by using different contamination indices such as Enrichment Factor (EF), Geo-accumulation Index…
View article: The acute toxicity of the metaldehyde on the climbing perch
The acute toxicity of the metaldehyde on the climbing perch Open
In Asia, Climbing perch ( Anabas testudineus ) is commonly found in paddy fields and irrigation systems. Due to its habitat, Climbing perch is exposed to toxic pesticides used in paddy fields such as metaldehyde which is one of the most wi…
View article: Settling properties of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) and aerobic granular sludge molasses (AGSM)
Settling properties of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) and aerobic granular sludge molasses (AGSM) Open
Aerobic granulation technology is applied to treat domestic and industrial wastewater. The Aerobic granular sludge (AGS) cultivated has strong properties that appears to be denser and compact in physiological structure compared to the conv…
View article: Endosulfan Toxicity to <i>Anabas testudineus</i> and Histopathological Changes on Vital Organs
Endosulfan Toxicity to <i>Anabas testudineus</i> and Histopathological Changes on Vital Organs Open
The toxicity of endosulfan, an organochlorine type insecticide to a commonly consumed freshwater fish species, A. testudineus (40.68±9.03 g; 13.49±0.99 cm), was investigated under static conditions. The nominal endosulfan concentrations ra…
View article: METALDEHYDE TOXICITY: A BRIEF ON THREE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
METALDEHYDE TOXICITY: A BRIEF ON THREE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES Open
Extensive use of metaldehyde to combat agriculture pest creates environmental problems. Not limited to targeted pests, it also endangers non-target groups including the environment, humans and animals. Its solubility in water is capable of…