Membrane and Nanofibre
The Membrane and Nanofibre Research Group consists of two divisions: Membrane Materials and Formations, and Nanomaterials.
The Membrane Materials and Formations division collaborates with researchers who are interested in synthesising membranes, designing pore morphological structures, and constructing reentrant surface topologies from various synthetic and natural materials. The membrane research also includes applications in desalination, coalescence, oil removal from water, juice clarification and concentration, groundwater purification, and carbon capture.
The Nanomaterials division connects researchers who are enthusiastic about synthesising nanofibres, nanoemulsions, and related materials. Research on nanofibres covers oil-in-water adsorption, modification for oil/water separation, and landfill liners. Nanoemulsions are developed from renewable bioresources for enhanced oil recovery and sustainable oil production applications.
Nanofibres modified with nanoparticles for oil-water separation
Dr. Chiam Chel Ken (Leader)
Professor Ir. Dr. Rosalam Hj. Sarbatly
Dr. Zykamilia Binti Kamin
Dr. Farhana Binti Abd Lahin
Dr. Ng Chi Huey
Selected Publications:
- C.K. Chiam, Z. Kamin, C.H. Ng, F.A. Lahin, R. Sarbatly. Cellulose and cellulose derivatives in sustainable membrane development for oil/water separation. Applied Chemical Engineering, 2024, 7 (2), ACE-1867.
- C.K. Chiam, A. Darmarajoo, Z. Kamin, N.M. Ismail, R. Sarbatly. Coalescence of stable oil/water emulsion through microporous polyvinylidene fluoride membranes. Chemical Engineering Communications, 2024, 211 (3), 388–399.
- M.A.N. Aladin, M.H.V. Bahrun, Z. Kamin, Z. Zakaria, A. Bono. Formulating and characterizing an oil-in-water palm oil free fatty acid-bsed nanoemulsions for crude oil extraction performance. Jurnal Teknologi, 2024, 86 (3), 1–11.
- R. Sarbatly, J. Sariau, D. Krishnaiah. Recent developments of membrane technology in the clarification and concentration of fruit juices. Food Engineering Reviews, 2023, 15 (3), 420–437.
- R. Sarbatly, C.K. Chiam. An overview of recent progress in nanofiber membranes for oily wastewater treatment. Nnomaterials, 2022, 12 (17), 2919.
- N. Battak, Z, Kamin, M.H.V. Bahrun, C.K. Chiam, E. Peter, A. Bono. Removal of trace plant antibiotics from water system by adsorption: A review. Chemical Engineering and Technology, 2022, 45 (10), 1721–1730.
- Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia
Fingerlike pore structure formation in PVDF membrane
