Research projects

A comprehensive review of the synthesis strategies, properties, and applications of transparent wood as a renewable and sustainable resource. (2022). Science of The Total Environment, 161067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161067

A review on the impact of conductive nanoparticles (CNPs) in anaerobic digestion: Applications and limitations. (2021). Environmental Technology & Innovation,p.101526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101526

A selective microalgae strain for biodiesel production in relation to higher lipid profile.(2019). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 1(1), 8–14. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v1i1.244895

A Two-stage Strategy for Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Production Allium sativum by Continuous Biohydrogen Fermenter and Sequencing Batch Reactor from Food Industry Wastewater. (2022). Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 53, 102445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102445

Advancement of fermentable sugars from fresh elephant ear plant weed for efficient bioethanol production. (2021). Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01753-x

Advancement of lignin into bioactive compounds through selective organic synthesis methods. (2024). International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 134061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134061 

Advancements of fermentable sugar yield by pretreatment and steam explosion during enzymatic saccharification of Amorphophallus sp. starchy tuber for bioethanol production. (2022). Fuel. 323, 124406 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124406

Advancing thermoset polymer composites with nanoclay reinforcement: a comprehensive investigation within composite interfaces.(2024). Composite Interfaces, pp.1-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/09276440.2024.2373486 

Agriculture of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris for polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) production employing palm oil mill effluents (POME) for future food, wastewater, and energy nexus. (2023). Energy Nexus, 100169 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100169

An ITS gene-mediated molecular detection of fungi associated with natural and artificial agarwood from Aquilaria malaccensis. (2023). Journal of microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences, e9465-e9465. https://doi.org/10.55251/jmbfs.9465 

An overview of molecular basis and genetic modification of floral organs genes: Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing. (2022). Molecular Biotechnology, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-022-00633-7

An overview of the cultivation and commercialization of the caterpillar fungus, Ophiocordyceps sinensissited in the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayan forests of Bhutan and Nepal. (2023). Sustainability and Biodiversity Conservation, 2-1. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8352350%20 

Antibacterial and Antioxidative activity of the essential oil and seed extracts of Artocarpus heterophyllus for effective shelf‐life enhancement of stored Meat. (2020). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation.22 https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.14993

Antimicrobial Study of Algal Enzymes Extracted from Microalgae by Ultrasonication. (2019). SSRN Online library. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3356472

Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii against pathogenic bacteria. (2020). Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 6(1), 47-58. https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.04

Antioxidative study of polysaccharides extracted from red (Kappaphycus alvarezii), green (Kappaphycus striatus) and brown (Padina gymnospora) marine macroalgae/seaweed. (2021). SN Applied Sciences, 3(4), pp.1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04477-9

Application of iron-cobalt-copper (Fe-Co–Cu) trimetallic nanoparticles on anaerobic digestion (AD) for biogas production. (2022). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02825-2

Assessment of phenolic profile, allicin content, and inhibitory potential against α-amylase and α-glucosidase on conventional and organic garlic (Allium sativum L.). (2023). European Food Research and Technology, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-023-04337-3 

Autotrophic production of bio-functional proteins from freshwater microalgae using natural water medium for an economical and ecofriendly approach. (2023). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 5 (2), 29-34. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v5i2.250835 

Biodegradation of plastic waste by using microalgae and their toxins. (2019). J. Biotechnol. Biomater, 8, 55

Biodiesel (Methyl Esters). (2021). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 3(1), 30-43. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v3i1.245153

Biogas production from Napier grass and cattle slurry using a green energy technology.(2021). International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 4 (3): 228-237 https://doi.org/10.53894/ijirss.v4i3.74

Biomass and lipid production from indigenous Nannochloropsissp. by employing stress factors for improved biodiesel production. (2021). Environmental, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01910-2

Biomass generation and biodiesel production from macroalgae grown in the irrigation canal wastewater. (2021). Water Science and Technology. 2021195. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2021.195

Characterisation of synthesised trimetallic nanoparticles and its influence on anaerobic digestion of palm oil mill effluent.(2024). Chemosphere, 346, 140512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140512 

Chicken feather waste hydrolysate as a potential biofertilizer for environmental sustainability in organic agriculture management. (2023). Waste and Biomass Valorization, pp.1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02123-6

Climate change: Consequences for neglecting the early warnings a brief testimony. (2023). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 5 (2), 55-63. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v5i2.250850 

Comparative analysis of fresh and dry free-floating aquatic plant Pistia stratiotes via chemical pretreatment for second-generation (2G) bioethanol production.(2021). Bioresource Technology Reports, 14, p.100651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100651

Coolant Volume Prediction for Spindle Cooler with Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Inference System Control Method. (2022). Sensors and Materials, 34(6), 2447-2466. https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM3794

Cultivation of Microalgae Spirulina platensis Biomass Using Palm Oil Mill Effluent for Phycocyanin Productivity and Future Biomass Refinery Attributes. (2023). International Journal of Energy Research. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2257271 

Culturing of green photosynthetic microalgae (Chlorella sp.) using palm oil mill effluent (POME) for future biodiesel production. (2020). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 2(1); 1-8. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v2i1.244945

Desalination of Polymer and Chemical industrial wastewater by using green photosynthetic microalgae, Chlorella sp. (2019). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 1(3), 9–19. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v1i3.244924

Direct interspecies electron transfer performance through nanoparticles (NPs) for biogas production in the anaerobic digestion process. (2021). International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-021-03664-w

Drought-ready plant resilience: Harnessing nano-biotechnology techniques for swift screening and selection of organic crop varieties.(2024). South African Journal of Botany, 169, pp.553-566. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2024.05.011 

Effect of Fertilization Combined with Shading on Growth and Aromatic Constituents of Niamhom (Strobilanthes nivea Craib) Using an Internet of Things (IoT) Controlled Irrigation System. (2022). Horticulturae,8, 1130.https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8121130

Effect of plant hormones on the production of biomass and lipid extraction for biodiesel production from microalgae chlorella sp. (2020). Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 9, no. 4 (2020): 671. https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2020.9.4.671-674

Effect of reaction conditions on the lifetime of SAPO-34 catalysts in methanol to olefins process–A review. (2021). Fuel, 283, p.118851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118851

Effect of ultraviolet light on the degradation of Low-Density and High- Density Polyethylene characterized by the weight loss and FTIR. (2019). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 1(2), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v1i2.244915

Effective microbes (EM) and their potential on mushroom commercialization in Malaysia.(2021). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 3(3), 45-55. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v3i3.246955

Effects of light intensity and nutrients on the lipid content of marine microalga (diatom) Amphiprora sp. for promising biodiesel production.(2021). Science of The Total Environment, 768, 145471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145471

Enhanced biodiesel production via esterification of palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) by using rice husk ash (NiSO4)/SiO2catalyst. (2023). Applied Nanoscience.13, 2241–2249 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01922-4

Enhanced productivity of lipid extraction by urea stress conditions on marine microalgae Coelastrum sp. for improved biodiesel production. (2021). Bioresource Technology Reports, 100696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100696

Enhancement of biohydrogen production by employing a packed-filter bioreactor (PFBR) utilizing sulfite-rich organic effluent obtained from a washing process of beverage manufactures. (2022). Biomass and Bioenergy, 161, 106451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106451

Enhancement of fermentable sugars from fresh elephant ear plant for bioethanol production using ash as a source of CaO. (2023). In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2682, No. 1, p. 050017). AIP Publishing LLC. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0118231

Enhancement of fermentable sugars obtained from AmorphophallusSpp. tuber for bioethanol production by optimizing temperature and pretreatment concentration. (2023). Materials Science Forum (Vol. 1056, pp. 185-190). https://doi.org/10.4028/p-jyh7a2

Enhancement of solvent tolerance and economical bioethanol production by modulated sigma 54 expression of Pseudomonas putida. (2024). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, pp.1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05275-0 

Environment friendly approach for plant mediated green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles and their modern applications in biomedical aspects – An updated report. (2023). Bionanoscience, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-023-01134-w 

Evaluating growth and pharmacological potential of Atherolepis pierrei Constantin through synergistic fertilization and bioactive compound analysis (2025). Nativa, 13(1), 93-104. https://doi.org/10.31413/nat.v13i1.18128 

Evaluation of Microalgae’s Plastic Biodeterioration Property by a Consortium of Chlorella sp. and Cyanobacteria sp. (2021). Environmental Research, Engineering and Management, 77(3), 86-98. https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.erem.77.3.25317

Exploitation of cost-effective renewable heterogeneous base catalyst from banana (Musa paradisiaca) peel for effective methyl ester production from soybean oil.(2021). Applied Nanoscience. 13, 871–882 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01926-0

Exploration of Antibacterial and Antioxidative activity of seed/peel extracts of south‐east Asian fruit Durian (Durio zibethinus) for effective shelf‐life enhancement of preserved Meat. (2021). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e15662. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15662

Exploration of bioactive compounds and antibacterial activity of marine blue-green microalgae (Oscillatoria sp.) isolated from coastal region of west Malaysia. (2020). SN Applied Science. 2, 1906. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03698-8

Exploration of efficiency of nano calcium oxide (CaO) as catalyst for enhancement of biodiesel production. (2021). The Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Food Sciences. 11(1), e3935. https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.3935

Exploring nanolignin as a sustainable biomacromolecule in polymer composites: Synthesis, characterization, and applications: A review. (2025). International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, p.140881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140881 

Fungi mediated agarwood (A. malaccensis) production and their pharmaceutical applications: A systematic review. (2022). International Journal of Plant Based Pharmaceuticals, 2(2), 261–270. https://doi.org/10.29228/ijpbp.8

Genetic diversity evaluation in wild Muntingia calabura L. based on Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. (2021). Gene Reports, 101335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genrep.2021.101335

Green Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Vitex negundo Plant Extract and its Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Assessment next to Pathogenic Microbes. (2022). Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, e5993. https://doi.org/10.55251/jmbfs.5993

Green revolution to protect environment – An identification of potential micro algae for the biodegradation of plastic waste in Malaysia. (2018). In Expert Opinion on Environmental Biology (Vol. 07, p. 87). https://doi.org/10.4172/2325-9655-c5-033

High Performance of Biohydrogen Production in Packed-Filter Bioreactor via Optimizing Packed-Filter Position. (2021). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(14), 7462. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147462

Improvement of fermentable sugar for enhanced bioethanol production from Amorphophallus spp. tuber obtained from northern Thailand. (2021). Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01786-2

Improving biogas production with application of trimetallic nanoparticle using response surface methods. (2024). Renewable Energy, 234, 121199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121199 

Influence of food-packaging materials and shelf-life conditions on dried garlic (Allium sativum L.) concerning quality and stability of allicin/phenolic content. (2023). Food and Bioprocess Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-023-03110-4

Influence of hot-air drying methods on the phenolic compounds/allicin content, antioxidant activity and α-amylase/α-glucosidase inhibition of garlic (Allium sativum L.). (2023). European Food Research and Technology. 249, 523–535. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-022-04150-4

Integrating Sustainable Cultivation Practices and Advanced Extraction Methods for Improved Cannabis Yield and Cannabinoid Production. (2025). International Journal of Plant Biology, 16(2), 38. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijpb16020038 

Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds in medicinal plant Centella asiatica and study the effects on fungal activities. (2021). Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 10(4), 631–635. https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2021.10.4.631-635

Isolation, characterization and partial purification of keratinase from keratinolytic bacteria. (2018). Scholar Journal of Applied Sciences and Research, 1(6), 40–45. 

Isolation, partial purification and characterization of protease enzyme from proteolytic bacteria from Dairy Soil. (2017). Int. J. for Res.in App. Sci. & Eng. Tech. (IJRASET), 5(Xi), 4083–4095. www.ijraset.com4083

Lipid Enhancement in Oleaginous Nannochloropsis sp. under Nitrate Limitation for Future Bioenergy Production. (2023). International Journal of Energy Research (1), 5412660. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5412660 

Microalgae cultivation in wastewater effluent from tilapia culture pond for enhanced bioethanol production. (2021). Water Science and Technology. 2021194. https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2021.194

Microalgae cultivation using palm oil mill effluent as growth medium for lipid production with the effect of CO2 supply and light intensity. (2019). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-019-00548-5

Microbacterium sp. MRS-1, a potential bacterium for cobalt reduction and synthesis of less/non-toxic cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4). (2020). Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 9, 44. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-020-00070-y

Modification of Phenol-formaldehyde resins with nanoclay and its application in Lantana camara composites. (2024). Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 256453. https://jtfs.frim.gov.my/jtfs/article/view/2622 

Optimization of rubber seed oil extraction: Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference-Based Yield Prediction Model by Studying Polarity and Moisture Content. (2023). BioEnergy Research, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-023-10635-1 

Organic farming management: A approach towards sustainable agriculture development towards green environment. (2023). Maejo International Journal of Energy and Environmental Communication, 5 (3), 6-15. https://doi.org/10.54279/mijeec.v5i3.251199 

Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) peel powder extract and its application towards antibacterial and antioxidant activity on the preserved meat products.(2020). SN Applied Sciences. 2, 1748. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-03550-z

Physicochemical properties and tenderness analysis of bovine meat using proteolytic enzymes extracted from pineapple (Ananas comosus) and jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) by‐products. (2021). Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e15939. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.15939

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of a Traditional Herb, Strobilanthes Cusia (Nees) Kuntze. (2023). Molecular Biotechnology, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-023-00897-7 

Phytochemistry of Medicinal Herbs Belongs to Asclepiadaceae Family for Therapeutic Applications: A Critical Review.2024. Molecular Biotechnology, pp.1-25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12033-024-01122-9 

Production of bioethanol from Ammorphophallus Commmutatus and antimicrobial activity.(2019). In SSRN Electronic Journal (Vol. 100, pp. 4–6). https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3404404

Production of bioethanol from starchy tuber (Amorphophallus commutatus) and antimicrobial activity study of its extracts. (2020). African Journal of Biological Sciences. 2(2), 70-76. https://doi.org/10.33472/AFJBS.2.2.2020.70-76

Production of volatile compounds by a variety of fungi in artificially inoculated and naturally infected Aquilaria malaccensis. (2022). Current Microbiology,79(5), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-022-02840-6

Production, downstream processing, and characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) boosted by pyruvate supplement using mixed microbial culture (MMC) and organic wastewater. (2022). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-02170-w 

Rapid determination of diesel/biodiesel blend ratio using refractive index, density, and kinematic viscosity measurements. (2021). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01921-z

Removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from agro-industrial wastewater by using microalgae collected from coastal region of peninsular Malaysia. (2021). African Journal of Biological Sciences. 3(1), 58-66. https://doi.org/10.33472/AFJBS.3.1.2021.58-66

Salinity reduction from poly-chem-industrial wastewater by using microalgae (Chlorella sp.) collected from coastal region of peninsular Malaysia.(2020). Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science.1(1):105.

Silver Nano Chito Oligomer Hybrid Solution for the Treatment of Citrus Greening Disease (CGD) and Biostimulants in Citrus Horticulture. (2023). Horticulturae, 9(6), p.725. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9060725 

Stimulation of natural enzymes for germination of mimosa weeds seeds to productive bioethanol production. (2021). 3 Biotech 11, 307. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-021-02859-9

Surface Functionalization of Activated Carbon Cloth for Wastewater Perchlorate Adsorption-Integrated Molecular Modeling and Experimental Energy Analysis. (2023). International Journal of Energy Research. (1), 5529837 https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5529837 

Sustainable Strategies for Fresh Mangosteen: Adapting to Climate Challenges. (2024). Earth Systems and Environment, pp.1-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41748-024-00512-y 

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using marine macroalgae Padina sp. and its antibacterial activity towards pathogenic bacteria. (2020). Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 9(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-019-0031-y

The effect of various pretreatments conditions on the distribution of fermentable sugar from dried elephant ear plant. (2022). Fuel, 324, 124624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124406

The immobilization of yeast for fermentation of macroalgae Rhizocloniumsp. for efficient conversion into bioethanol. (2020). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.53:2. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00786-y

The optimization of oil extraction from macroalgae, Rhizoclonium sp. by chemical methods for efficient conversion into biodiesel. (2020). Fuel, 274, 117841. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.117841

Ultrasonication: a process intensification tool for methyl ester synthesis: a mini review.(2020). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-01100-6

Unleashing growth potential: Harnessing the power of synbiotics to enhance Pleurotus cultivation. (2024). Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B , 25 (4), pp.293-306. https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.B2300383 

Valorization of agro-industrial waste for the advancement of mushrooms and their production yield. (2023). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04773-x 

Valorization of keratin waste biomass and its potential applications. (2021). Journal of Water Process Engineering, 40, 101707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101707