Intan Syafinaz Mohamed Amin Tawakkal
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View article: Kenaf Derived Cellulose (KDC)/Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites: Optimisation of Melt Mixer Parameters via Response Surface Methodology
Kenaf Derived Cellulose (KDC)/Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites: Optimisation of Melt Mixer Parameters via Response Surface Methodology Open
Kenaf-derived cellulose (KDC) reinforced poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites with constant filler loading of 5% KDC were prepared by melt compounding and compression moulding. Kenaf bast fibre was chemically treated by chlorination and merc…
View article: Enhanced sodium alginate-Based active packaging films via sonication, CaCl2 crosslinking, and patchouli essential oil incorporation
Enhanced sodium alginate-Based active packaging films via sonication, CaCl2 crosslinking, and patchouli essential oil incorporation Open
This study explored the development of enhanced sodium alginate (SA)-based active packaging films using a synergistic approach that combines sonication, calcium chloride (CaCl2) crosslinking, and incorporation of patchouli essential oil (P…
View article: Elucidating ultrasonic and ozone treatments for purple sweet potato starchmodification
Elucidating ultrasonic and ozone treatments for purple sweet potato starchmodification Open
Oxidised starch, a valuable starch derivative, offers versatile applications in the food industry. However, traditional chemical oxidation methods suffer from limited yields and environmentally challenging wastewater disposal. To address t…
View article: Antimicrobial Effect of Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA)/Poly-Butylene Succinate (PBS) Films Incorporated with Patchouli Essential Oil Nano emulsions Against Foodborne Pathogen
Antimicrobial Effect of Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA)/Poly-Butylene Succinate (PBS) Films Incorporated with Patchouli Essential Oil Nano emulsions Against Foodborne Pathogen Open
The rising development in the production of bio-based polymers has reduced the dependency on conventional plastics. Several revolutions have been initiated as society is increasingly concerned about the potential ecological consequences of…
View article: Moisture adsorption and tensile strength of pectin-pineapple juice films atdifferent relative humidities
Moisture adsorption and tensile strength of pectin-pineapple juice films atdifferent relative humidities Open
This study evaluated the effect of different relative humidities (RH) (23%, 55%, and 75%) during storage on the stability against moisture adsorption and the strength of pectin-pineapple juice (P-PJ) films. The pectin-based films were adde…
View article: Biodegradability of corn starch films containing nanocellulose fiber and thymol
Biodegradability of corn starch films containing nanocellulose fiber and thymol Open
The biodegradability of corn starch (CS), CS/nanocellulose fiber (NCF), and CS/NCF/thymol (Thy) films produced via a solvent casting method was investigated by soil burial test (SBT) in two types of soils (compost and planting). The films …
View article: Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Poly (Lactic Acid)/ Poly (Butylene Succinate)/ Nanofibrillated Cellulose (Pla/Pbs/Nfc) Bio-Nanocomposites Containing Nanoencapsulation of Thymol in Chitosan Nanocarrier
Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Poly (Lactic Acid)/ Poly (Butylene Succinate)/ Nanofibrillated Cellulose (Pla/Pbs/Nfc) Bio-Nanocomposites Containing Nanoencapsulation of Thymol in Chitosan Nanocarrier Open
View article: Modelling the respiration rate of dabai fruit (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) stored in different packaging films
Modelling the respiration rate of dabai fruit (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) stored in different packaging films Open
Dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) is a highly nutritious fruit that has a huge potential to be marketed both locally and globally. However, the lack of promotion leads to an oversupply during peak season, thus reducing its market price. …
View article: A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (NFRPC) for Sustainable Industrial Applications
A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites (NFRPC) for Sustainable Industrial Applications Open
The depletion of petroleum-based resources and the adverse environmental problems, such as pollution, have stimulated considerable interest in the development of environmentally sustainable materials, which are composed of natural fiber–re…
View article: Effect of Packaging Materials on Antifogging Film Properties and Quality of Oyster Mushrooms at Different Storage Temperatures
Effect of Packaging Materials on Antifogging Film Properties and Quality of Oyster Mushrooms at Different Storage Temperatures Open
Mushroom is highly perishable and easily damaged within a day after harvesting due to their high respiration rate which leads to the release of water vapour. The most effective way to preserve fresh mushrooms is by packaging. However, exce…
View article: Flammability and physical stability of sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch/poly(lactic acid) blend bionanocomposites
Flammability and physical stability of sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch/poly(lactic acid) blend bionanocomposites Open
In this study, sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose (SPCNC)-reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch (TPS) was blended with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in order to prioritize the biodegradation feature while offsetting individual polymer lim…
View article: Progress in the Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes: Active Packaging, Biocomposites, By-Products, and Innovative Technologies Used for Bioactive Compound Extraction
Progress in the Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes: Active Packaging, Biocomposites, By-Products, and Innovative Technologies Used for Bioactive Compound Extraction Open
According to the Food Wastage Footprint and Climate Change Report, about 15% of all fruits and 25% of all vegetables are wasted at the base of the food production chain. The significant losses and wastes in the fresh and processing industr…
View article: Characterization of Anthocyanin Associated Purple Sweet Potato Starch and Peel-Based pH Indicator Films
Characterization of Anthocyanin Associated Purple Sweet Potato Starch and Peel-Based pH Indicator Films Open
In food packaging, smart indicator films based on natural resources have greatly attracted researchers to minimize the environmental issues as well as to satisfy consumer preferences for food safety. In this research, pH-sensitive films we…
View article: Rice Husk Ash/Silicone Rubber-Based Binary Blended Geopolymer Coating Composite: Fire Retardant, Moisture Absorption, Optimize Composition, and Microstructural Analysis
Rice Husk Ash/Silicone Rubber-Based Binary Blended Geopolymer Coating Composite: Fire Retardant, Moisture Absorption, Optimize Composition, and Microstructural Analysis Open
Geopolymer coating using rice husk ash (RHA) as the aluminosilicate source has shown excellent fire retardant properties. However, incorporation of rice husk ash into the geopolymer matrix increased water absorption properties of the polym…
View article: Phytochemical content, antioxidant activity and mineral elements of honey produced by four different species of Malaysian stingless bees
Phytochemical content, antioxidant activity and mineral elements of honey produced by four different species of Malaysian stingless bees Open
This study investigated the phytochemical composition of honey from four species of Malaysian stingless bee i,e. Tetragonula laeviceps, Geniotrigona thoracica, Lepidotrigona terminata, as well as Heterotrigona itama. The measured phytochem…
View article: Water barrier and mechanical properties of sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch (TPS)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) blend bionanocomposites
Water barrier and mechanical properties of sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch (TPS)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) blend bionanocomposites Open
The disposal of non-biodegradable synthetic plastic wastes is linked with air, land, and marine pollutions. Incineration of plastic wastes released toxic substances into the air while recycled plastics end up accumulated in landfill and du…
View article: Effects of Different Fluting Medium Geometries on Von-Mises Stress and Deformation in Single Fluted Board: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis
Effects of Different Fluting Medium Geometries on Von-Mises Stress and Deformation in Single Fluted Board: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis Open
Paperboard box produced in large volume for packaging purpose either to pack light or heavy product. When a heavy product is packed, high strength and structural stability against compression and deformation of the paperboard box are deman…
View article: The Effect of Jackfruit Skin Powder and Fiber Bleaching Treatment in PLA Composites with Incorporation of Thymol
The Effect of Jackfruit Skin Powder and Fiber Bleaching Treatment in PLA Composites with Incorporation of Thymol Open
Food packaging has seen a growth in the use of materials derived from renewable resources such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA). However, the initial costs to produce bioplastics are typically high. Tropical fruit waste as naturally sourced fibr…
View article: Dabai Fruit: Postharvest Handling and Storage
Dabai Fruit: Postharvest Handling and Storage Open
Dabai (Canarium odontophyllum) or also known as ‘Sarawak olive’ is one of the potential indigenous seasonal fruits commonly found in Sarawak. Due to its high nutritional contents, it has wide potential to be marketed locally and exported i…
View article: Starch/banana pseudostem biocomposite films for potential food packaging applications
Starch/banana pseudostem biocomposite films for potential food packaging applications Open
Banana pseudostems (BP) are a promising cellulose source that remains underutilized despite its potential to be formed as biodegradable food packaging material. This work was directed towards utilizing BP waste in a powder form to produce …
View article: Tapioca starch films reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose for potential food packaging application
Tapioca starch films reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose for potential food packaging application Open
This work is directed towards developing biodegradable films from biopolymer that is sustainable and environmentally friendly particularly tapioca starch (TPS) films. However, the usage of TPS films for food packaging application has been …
View article: Quality characteristics and sensory profile of stirred yogurt enriched with papaya peel powder
Quality characteristics and sensory profile of stirred yogurt enriched with papaya peel powder Open
Dietary fibre enriched food is gaining more popularity due to their numerous health benefits. In this study, papaya peel powder was prepared as a source of dietary fibre to be fortified in yogurt at different concentrations (1.5 and 3.0 % …
View article: Tapioca starch films reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose for potential food packaging application
Tapioca starch films reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose for potential food packaging application Open
This work is directed towards developing biodegradable films from biopolymer that is sustainable and environmentally friendly particularly tapioca starch (TPS) films. However, the usage of TPS films for food packaging application has been …
View article: Thin-layer drying characteristics of papaya (Carica papaya) peel using convection oven and microwave drying
Thin-layer drying characteristics of papaya (Carica papaya) peel using convection oven and microwave drying Open
In this study, papaya (Carica papaya) peel was dried using convection oven and microwave drying methods to investigate the drying kinetics and the drying behavior in the attempt to search for a feasible way to utilize waste peel. Three dif…
View article: Mechanical and thermal properties of tapioca starch films plasticized with glycerol and sorbitol
Mechanical and thermal properties of tapioca starch films plasticized with glycerol and sorbitol Open
Recently, the use of natural polymer such as starch to produce packaging film has received much attention as a substitute for conventional petroleum-based packaging film since starch is biodegradable and sustainable. However, the poor char…
View article: The influence of chemically treated natural fibers in poly(lactic acid) composites containing thymol
The influence of chemically treated natural fibers in poly(lactic acid) composites containing thymol Open
The mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites incorporated with 30% w/w untreated kenaf (UK) or treated kenaf (TK) fibers was explored together with the inclusion of 5%–10% w/w thymol for poten…
View article: Release of thymol from poly(lactic acid)-based antimicrobial films containing kenaf fibres as natural filler
Release of thymol from poly(lactic acid)-based antimicrobial films containing kenaf fibres as natural filler Open
View article: Interaction and quantification of thymol in active <scp>PLA</scp>‐based materials containing natural fibers
Interaction and quantification of thymol in active <span>PLA</span>‐based materials containing natural fibers Open
The quantification of thymol, a commercial essential oil extract that is an antimicrobial (AM) agent, in poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and PLA/kenaf composites was investigated to explore the potential of these systems as AM food‐packaging mater…