New Energy Science and Engineering Master's Student Publishes in Food and Bioproducts Processing
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Koh Qi Qi, Chew Zhi Ling, Zhao Yingzhan and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kua Yin Leng from the School of New Energy Science and Engineering for their recent publication in Food and Bioproducts Processing, an SCI-indexed journal with an impact factor of 3.5.
Koh Qi Qi, the first author of the article, is a master’s student in the Department of New Energy Science and Engineering (NESE) under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Kua Yin Leng, who is also is the article’s corresponding author. This work is conducted in collaboration with Prof. Gan Suyin from the University of Nottingham Malaysia and Dr. Harrison Lau Lik Nang from Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) through a Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) project [grant number FRGS/1/2021/TK0/XMU/02/2] and Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF) [grant number XMUMRF/2019-C3/IENG/0010].
The work, “Formulation and characterization of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) for simultaneous phenolics and carotenes extraction from fresh oil palm leaf”, focuses on the formulation and characterization of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) as a green and sustainable extraction medium. The study demonstrated that NADES could effectively extract both types of compounds from fresh oil palm leaves (OPL), addressing the challenges posed by its high moisture content. Green valorization of the abundant OPL biomass highlights the practicality of the findings in offering valuable information for achieving sustainability and addressing waste disposal issues through green extraction.
The article highlights the exceptional potential of sugar-based NADES as eco-friendly extraction media. These innovative solvents are highly effective in extracting valuable phytonutrients from diverse sources, paving the way for sustainable and environmentally friendly nutrient recovery.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2024.07.023
