1st Edition
Cellulose Development, Processing, and Applications
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abu Zahrim Yaser and Junidah Lamaming
Chapter 2. A Brief Overview of the Use of Bamboo Biomass in the Asian Region’s Energy Production
Siti Ayu Aziz and Mohd Sani Sarjadi
Chapter 3. Pre-treatment of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches with Sea Water Improves the Qualities of Lignocellulose Biomass
Siti Ayu Aziz, Sabrina Soloi, Mohd Hafiz Abd Majid, Juferi Idris, Md Lutfor Rahman, and Mohd Sani Sarjadi
Chapter 4. Biorefinery of Biofuel Production: Thermochemical and Biochemical Technologies from Renewable Resources
Tan Kean Meng, Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, Muhammed Aidiel Asyraff Mohmad Hatta, and Mohd Asyraf Kassim
Chapter 5. Review on the Current Updates on Palm Oil Industry and its Biomass Recycling to Fertilizer in Malaysia
Rozelyn Ignesia Raymond and Khim Phin Chong
Chapter 6. Wastewater as Nutrient Enhancer and Moisturizer for Compost Production: A Review
Abu Zahrim Yaser and Junidah Lamaming
Chapter 7. Biocomposites as Structural Components in Various Application
Siti Noorbaini Sarmin and Nurjannah Salim
Chapter 8. Natural Fiber Composites for Automotive Applications
Noor Afeefah Nordin
Chapter 9. Influence of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Agro Residues as Reinforcing Agent for Cement Composites
Santhana Krishnan, Dianah Mazlan, Mohd Fadhil MD Din, Mohd Nasrullah, and Sumate Chaiprapat
Chapter 10. All-Cellulose Composites: Processing, Properties, and Applications
Supachok Tanpichai
Chapter 11. Cellulose-Based Bioadhesive for Wood-Based Composite Applications
Ahsan Rajib Promie, Afroza Akter Liza, Md Nazrul Islam, Atanu Kumar Das, Md Omar Faruk, Sumaya Haq Mim, and Kallol Sarker
Chapter 12. Deriving Renewable Feedstock from Palm Oil Mill Effluent for Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Production
Gobi Kanadasan, Vel Murugan Vadivelu, and Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar
Chapter 13. Recent Developments in Pre-Treatment and Nanocellulose Production from Lignocellulosic Materials
Asniza Mustapha, Mohd Fahmi Awalludin, Wan Noor Aidawati Wan Nadhari, and Nur Izzaati Saharudin
Chapter 14. Characteristics of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Sugarcane Bagasse Isolated from Various Methods: A Review
Eti Indarti, Zalniaty Fonna Rozali, Dewi Yunita, Laila Sonia, and Marwan Mas
Chapter 15. Applications of Regenerated Cellulose Products
Kushairi Mohd Salleh, Nur Amira Zainul Armir, Swarna Devi Palanivelu, Amalia Zulkifli, and Sarani Zakaria
Chapter 16. Developments and Application of Nanocellulose-Based Hydrogels in the Biomedical Field
Junidah Lamaming, Sofie Zarina Lamaming, Mohd Hazim Mohamad Amini, and Abu Zahrim Yaser
Chapter 17. Overview of Cellulose Fiber as Materials for Paper Production
Nurul Syuhada Sulaiman
Chapter 18. Challenges and State of the Art of Allium Pulp Development for Paper Making: A Brief Review
Mohammad Harris M. Yahya and Noor Azrimi Umor
Chapter 19. Application of Cellulose in Leather
Victória Vieira Kopp, Vânia Queiroz, Mariliz Gutterres and João Henrique Zimnoch dos Santos
Chapter 20. Utilization of Cellulose in Wastewater Treatment
Nur Syazwani Abd Rahman and Norhafizah Saari
Chapter 21. Comparing Properties and Potential of Pinewood, Dried Tofu and Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Pellet as Cat Litter
Noor Azrimi Umor, Nurul Hidayah Adenan, Nadya Hajar, Nurul Ain Mat Akil, Nor Haniah A. Malik, Shahrul Ismail, and Zaim Hadi Meskam
Chapter 22. Challenges and Future Perspectives
Junidah Lamaming, Abu Zahrim Yaser, and Mohd Sani Sarjadi
Biography
Abu Zahrim Yaser, PhD is an Associate Professor in Waste Processing Technology at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. He obtained his PhD from Swansea University. He has published 12 books and more than 100 other publications. His inventions in the composting systems have been adopted by Tongod and Nabawan districts in Sabah. He is the co-chair for Kundasang's Community Composting Site, a site dedicated for vegetable waste composting. He is a visiting scientist at the University of Hull.
Mohd Sani Sarjadi, PhD is currently an Associate Professor in Industrial Chemistry in the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. His PhD was awarded in 2015 and obtained from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. His research interests include organic synthesis, polymer chemistry and all aspects of industrial chemistry. He had published numerous articles in local and international refereed journals and conference proceedings. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom (Chartered Chemist); Associate Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry; and Professional Technologist (Material Science Technology), Malaysia Board of Technologists.
Junidah Lamaming, PhD is currently a fellow researcher at Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She obtained her PhD in 2016 in the field of nanocellulose and nanofiber science and technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. She was rewarded an IAAM Scientist Award from International Association of Advanced Materials. Her research interests include nanocellulose fiber and applications, polymer blends, reinforced/filled polymer composites, characterization and production of lignocellulose-based composites and fire-retardants, bioadhesives and biopolymers using sustainable methods. Over the years, she has published articles in a significant number of high impact journals, conference papers and a book in her related research areas. She also contributes her expertise and knowledge by reviewing international and national publications. She is a member of Malaysia Board of Technologists.
