Abd Razak Shaari
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Abd Razak Shaari
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Abd Razak, Shaari
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Shaari, Abdul Razak
Shaari, A. R.
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FXJ-3397-2022

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  • Publication
    Estimating shelf-life of fresh Brazilian spinach: Paper and plastic packaging
    ( 2023-04-24)
    Norawanis Abdul Razak
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    Amran M.A.F.
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    Sharon S.
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    Wei L.T.
    ;
    Abd Razak Shaari
    ;
    Lee Yit Leng
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    Ras Izzati Ismail
    ;
    Sriyana Abdullah
    The selection of packing materials is an important factor to prolong the shelf life of food products, especially for perishable foods or produces. This research was conducted to determine the effect of packing materials (papers and plastics) on fresh Brazilian spinach leaves quality such as moisture content, water activity and total color difference (Δη). The samples were stored at ambient temperature (25 °C) for 16 days. The moisture content and water activity of the samples were measure by moisture analyzer and water activity meter, respectively. The total color difference (Δη) was calculated based on L∗, a∗ and b∗ parameters. Generally, based on overall results, the packing materials significantly affected the quality of fresh Brazilian spinach leaves throughout 16 days of storage period. The results asserted that the paper materials are not suitable to use to pack fresh Brazilian spinach leaves for long period. It is also not recommended to use any paper material to pack fresh produce, especially perishable vegetables and fruits, in protecting their quality. The use of HDPE and PP plastics is recommended to prolong the shelf life of the fresh Brazilian spinach leaves. However, it has a limitation in controlling the changes of leaves color.
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    The effect of torrefaction reaction temperature on the Elaeis Guineensis Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) pellet durability and calorific value
    ( 2020-12-18)
    Ras Izzati Ismail
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    Leng L.Y.
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    Nur Lailina Makhtar
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    Rahman A.A.A.
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    Dali J.A.A.
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    Abd Razak Shaari
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    Yee K.C.
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    Alina Rahayu Mohamed
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    Mohd Riduan Jamalludin
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    Norawanis Abdul Razak
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    Wan Nur A'tiqah Wan Draman
    Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) are not being fully utilized for energy production due to its high moisture content, low density, having bulky characteristics and low calorific value. In order to improve characteristic of Elaeis Guineensis empty fruit bunch as fuel, pre-treatment process is necessary to overcome these shortcomings. Therefore, the aim of this research is to examine the effect of torrefaction reaction temperature on the Elaeis Guineensis pellet energy characteristics. The observed pellet qualities include the pellet durability and calorific value of the pellet. The torrefaction of empty fruit bunch was conducted in a fixed-bed reactor at 200 C, 220 C, 240 C and 260 C. The torrefied sample was pelletized, analysed and tested to examine the characteristics of empty fruit bunch biomass as fuel. The pelletization process was carried out by using the cold single press pelletizer and using cassava starch as binder. At higher torrefaction temperature, the decomposition of cellulose and lignin become more prominent. At the torrefaction temperature 260 C, the gross calorific value is the highest due to the removal of moisture, release of volatile matter and the decomposition of biomass components such as hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin which resulted in energy densification. By comparing the torrefied empty fruit bunch at 260 C with the untorrefied empty fruit bunch, it was found that the torrefaction increased the energy densification and pellet qualities of empty fruit bunch that can be utilized as biomass energy sources in renewable energy.
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    The effect of different khaya senegalensis raw feedstock particle sizes on solid fuel pellet quality
    ( 2020-07-09)
    Ras Izzati Ismail
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    Usamah M.I.
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    Abd Razak Shaari
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    Yee K.C.
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    Alina Rahayu Mohamed
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    Mohd Riduan Jamalludin
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    Norawanis Abdul Razak
    ;
    Leng L.Y.
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    Nur Lailina Makhtar
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    Rosli M.U.M.
    In recent years, the usage and demand for biomass pellet has been increasing due to the need of substitution for non-renewable energy source. Therefore, high quality solid fuel is in need to cater this demand. Pellet qualities such as durability, calorific value and density are different depending on the type of material, size of particle and the density of the feedstock. In this study, the durability, calorific value and unit density of Khaya Senegalensis pellet was investigated. This was done to identify the optimum particle size to obtain the best qualities of pellet possible. The ground biomass material was separated into 0.15 mm, 0.50 mm and 1.00 mm particle sizes, pelletized and ultimately the pellet durability, calorific value and unit density were tested in this study. It was found that 0.15 mm particle size resulted in the highest pellet durability, and density value. 1.00 mm particle size pellet has the highest calorific value. As a conclusion, different raw biomass feedstock particle size will affect the durability, density and calorific value of pellet.
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