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PROFILE
UPM's Staff Profile
YBHG. PROFESOR DR. TS. HIDAYAH BINTI ARIFFIN
DEPUTY DEAN (RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES)
FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES
hidayah@upm.edu.my
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PROFESSIONAL

NAME :
(Ybhg. Profesor Dr. Ts.) HIDAYAH BINTI ARIFFIN
MANAGERIAL POSITION :
DEPUTY DEAN (RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES)
PERMANENT POST :
PROFESSOR
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES

FIELD OF SUPERVISION
BIOPOLYMER, PULP AND PAPER TECHNOLOGY / GREEN ENGINEERING / INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY / MATERIALS SCIENCE / NANOTECHNOLOGY / ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY / MATERIALS ENGINEERING
EDUCATION
PHD
KYUSHU UNIVERSITY, FUKUOKA, JAPAN
Graduated : 2009
MASTER OF SCIENCE (BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2006
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (PROCESS AND FOOD)
UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, SERDANG, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2004
JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. Effects of Milling Methods on Tensile Properties of Polypropylene / Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibre Biocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
2. Basic Characteristics of Cellulase Immobilized on Lignophenol
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
3. Biohydrogen production from oil palm frond juice and sewage sludge by a metabolically engineered Escherichia coli strain
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
4. Bio-based production of crotonic acid by pyrolysis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) inclusions
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
5. Changes in diad sequence distribution by preferential chain scission during the thermal hydrolysis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
6. Highly Selective Transformation of Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid] into Trans-Crotonic Acid by Catalytic Thermal Degradation
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
7. Chemical recycling of polyhydroxyalkanoates as a method towards sustainable development
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
8. Intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoates recovery by cleaner halogen-free methods towards zero emission in the palm oil mill
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
9. Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
10. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production by Comamonas sp. EB172 Using Central Composite Design
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
11. Superheated Steam Treatment of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Improved the Properties of Fiber-Polypropylene Biocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
12. Dynamically controlled fibrillation under combination of ionic liquid with mechanical grinding
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
13. Effect of physical, chemical and thermal pretreatments on the enzymatic hydrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB)
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
14. Factors affecting poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production from oil palm frond juice by Cupriavidus necator (CCUG52238T)
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
15. Synthesis of Bio-based Monomer from Vegetable Oil Fatty Acids and Design of Functionalized Greener Polyester
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
16. Non-solvent-based pretreatment of poly(3- hydroxybutyrate) for improved bio-based crotonic acid production
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
17. Tar-free and Benzo[a]pyrene-free Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Bamboo and Antibacterial Property of Recovered Vinegar
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
18. Efficient utilization of oil palm frond for bio-based products and biorefinery
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
19. Optimization of superheated steam treatment to improve surface modification of oil palm biomass fiber
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
20. Characterization and application of bioactive compounds in oil palm mesocarp fiber superheated steam condensate as an antifungal agent
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
21. Performance evaluation and chemical recyclability of a polyethylene/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3- hydroxyvalerate) blend for sustainable packaging
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
22. Factors Affecting Spinnability of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Cellulose Solution for the Production of Microfiber
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
23. Effects of (R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate units on thermal hydrolysis of poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate)s
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
24. Isolation and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Roselle Fibers
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
25. Short Bamboo Fibers Prepared by Super-Heated Steam Treatment for Antistatic Bio-composites
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
26. In vitro cytotoxicity of superheated steam hydrolyzed oligo((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)- 3-hydroxyhexanoate) and characteristics of its blend with poly(L-lactic acid) for biomaterial applications
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
27. Sustainable one-pot process for the production of cellulose nanofiber and polyethylene / cellulose nanofiber composites
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
28. Superheated steam pretreatment of cellulose affects its electrospinnability for microfibrillated cellulose production
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
29. Multi-step pretreatment as an eco-efficient pretreatment method for the production of cellulose nanofiber from oil palm empty fruit bunch
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
30. Well-Dispersed Cellulose Nanofiber in Low Density Polyethylene Nanocomposite by Liquid-Assisted Extrusion
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
31. Utilisation of superheated steam in oil palm biomass pretreatment process for reduced chemical use and enhanced cellulose nanofibre production
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
32. Mechanical Strength, Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Breakdown of Kenaf Core Fiber/Lignin/Polypropylene Biocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
33. Modification of cellulose degree of polymerization by superheated steam treatment for versatile properties of cellulose nanofibril film
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
34. Process Optimization of Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bionanocomposites in Triple Screw Kneading Extruder by Response Surface Methodology
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
35. Functionalization of Cellulose Nanofiber as Bio-based Nucleating Agent and Nano-reinforcement Material to Enhance Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
36. Melt- vs. non-Melt Blending of Complexly Processable Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bionanocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
37. Cellulose Nanofibers from Waste Paper and their Utilization as Reinforcement Materials in Poly((R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-Hydroxyhexanoate Bionanocomposit
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
38. Static Mechanical, Thermal Stability, and Interfacial Properties of Superheated Steam Treated Oil Palm Biomass Reinforced Polypropylene Biocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
39. Parameters Optimization in Compression Molding of Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bio-nanocomposites by using Response Surface Methodology
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
40. Performance Evaluation of Cellulose Nanofiber with Residual Hemicellulose as a Nanofiller in Polypropylene-based Nanocomposite
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
41. Emerging application of biochar as a renewable and superior filler in polymer composites
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
42. Facile Preparation of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Using Hybrid Filler Method
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
43. Emerging trends in the appliance of ultrasonic technology for valorization of agricultural residue into versatile products
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
44. The production and characterization of bacterial cellulose pellicles obtained from oil palm frond juice and their conversion to nanofibrillated cellulose
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
45. Feasibility of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils derived from oil palm empty fruit bunch in enhancing the properties of non-wood handsheets
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
46. Isolation and characterisation of lignin using natural deep eutectic solvents pretreated kenaf fibre biomass
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
47. Exploring the potential of lignin extracted with natural deep eutectic solvents for adsorption of carbon dioxide
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
48. Energy-efficient and improved productivity of cellulose nanofibril processing in wet disc mill by regulating the cellulose degree of polymerization
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2009
Ph.D (Environmental Engineering)
Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan
2006
MS (Bioprocess Engineering)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2004
B. Eng (Process and Food Engineering)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
PAPER PRESENTED
2009
Oral presentation - Asia Pasific Biochemical Engineering Conference (APBioChEC'09), Kobe, Japan
2009
International Conference on Biobased Polymers (ICBP 2009), Penang, Malaysia
2008
30th Australasian Polymer Symposium (30APS), Melbourne, Australia
2008
Oral presentation - American Chemical Society Meeting, Philadelphia, USA
2007
3rd Green Chemistry Meeting, Tokyo, Japan (Oral & poster)
2007
10th Pacific Polymer Conference (PPC10), Kobe, Japan
TEACHING
2011
BTK 4101 - Enzyme Technology
2010
BTK5402 - Development in Environmental Biotechnology
2010
BTK4301 - Fermentation Technology
AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Environmental Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
PUBLICATION
2024
Feasibility of lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils derived from oil palm empty fruit bunch in enhancing the properties of non-wood handsheets
2024
Exploring the potential of lignin extracted with natural deep eutectic solvents for adsorption of carbon dioxide
2024
Enhanced mechanical strength of polypropylene bionanocomposites through spray-dried nanocrystalline cellulose reinforcement
2024
Isolation and characterisation of lignin using natural deep eutectic solvents pretreated kenaf fibre biomass
2024
Energy-efficient and improved productivity of cellulose nanofibril processing in wet disc mill by regulating the cellulose degree of polymerization
2024
Nucleating and Reinforcing Effects of Nanobiochar on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxhexanoate) Bionanocomposites
2023
Emerging trends in the appliance of ultrasonic technology for valorization of agricultural residue into versatile products
2023
The production and characterization of bacterial cellulose pellicles obtained from oil palm frond juice and their conversion to nanofibrillated cellulose
2023
Optimization of Cellulose Nanofiber Loading and Processing Conditions during Melt Extrusion of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) Bionanocomposites
2022
Emerging application of biochar as a renewable and superior filler in polymer composites
2022
High-energy Ball Milling for High Productivity of Nanobiochar from Oil Palm Biomass
2022
Facile Preparation of Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Using Hybrid Filler Method
2021
Functionalization of Cellulose Nanofiber as Bio-based Nucleating Agent and Nano-reinforcement Material to Enhance Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite
2021
Performance Evaluation of Cellulose Nanofiber with Residual Hemicellulose as a Nanofiller in Polypropylene-based Nanocomposite
2021
Melt- vs. non-Melt Blending of Complexly Processable Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bionanocomposite
2021
Combined Effects of Cellulose Nanofiber Nucleation and Maleated Polylactic Acid Compatibilization on the Crystallization Kinetic and Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite
2020
Well-Dispersed Cellulose Nanofiber in Low Density Polyethylene Nanocomposite by Liquid-Assisted Extrusion
2020
Process Optimization of Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bionanocomposites in Triple Screw Kneading Extruder by Response Surface Methodology
2020
Static Mechanical, Thermal Stability, and Interfacial Properties of Superheated Steam Treated Oil Palm Biomass Reinforced Polypropylene Biocomposite
2020
Cellulose Nanofibers from Waste Paper and their Utilization as Reinforcement Materials in Poly((R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-Hydroxyhexanoate Bionanocomposit
2020
Modification of cellulose degree of polymerization by superheated steam treatment for versatile properties of cellulose nanofibril film
2020
Parameters Optimization in Compression Molding of Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene/Cellulose Nanofiber Bio-nanocomposites by using Response Surface Methodology
2020
Mechanical Strength, Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Breakdown of Kenaf Core Fiber/Lignin/Polypropylene Biocomposite
2019
Sustainable one-pot process for the production of cellulose nanofiber and polyethylene / cellulose nanofiber composites
2018
Multi-step pretreatment as an eco-efficient pretreatment method for the production of cellulose nanofiber from oil palm empty fruit bunch
2018
In vitro cytotoxicity of superheated steam hydrolyzed oligo((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)- 3-hydroxyhexanoate) and characteristics of its blend with poly(L-lactic acid) for biomaterial applications
2018
Superheated steam pretreatment of cellulose affects its electrospinnability for microfibrillated cellulose production
2017
Superheated Steam Treatment of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Improved the Properties of Fiber-Polypropylene Biocomposite
2017
Dynamically controlled fibrillation under combination of ionic liquid with mechanical grinding
2017
Factors Affecting Spinnability of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Cellulose Solution for the Production of Microfiber
2017
Isolation and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Roselle Fibers
2017
Effects of (R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate units on thermal hydrolysis of poly((R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate)s
2016
Changes in diad sequence distribution by preferential chain scission during the thermal hydrolysis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)
2016
Optimization of superheated steam treatment to improve surface modification of oil palm biomass fiber
2016
Superheated Steam Treatment of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Improved the Properties of Fiber-Polypropylene Biocomposite
2016
Characterization and application of bioactive compounds in oil palm mesocarp fiber superheated steam condensate as an antifungal agent
2015
Effects of Milling Methods on Tensile Properties of Polypropylene / Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibre Biocomposite
2015
Tar-free and Benzo[a]pyrene-free Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Bamboo and Antibacterial Property of Recovered Vinegar
2015
Non-solvent-based pretreatment of poly(3- hydroxybutyrate) for improved bio-based crotonic acid production
2015
Effect of Milling Methods on Tensile Properties of Polypropylene / Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Biocomposite
2014
Synthesis of Bio-based Monomer from Vegetable Oil Fatty Acids and Design of Functionalized Greener Polyester
2014
Oil Palm Frond Juice as Future Fermentation Substrate? A Feasibility Study
2014
Bio-based production of crotonic acid by pyrolysis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) inclusions
2014
Efficient utilization of oil palm frond for bio-based products and biorefinery
2013
Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
2013
Biohydrogen production from oil palm frond juice and sewage sludge by a metabolically engineered Escherichia coli strain
2013
Performance evaluation and chemical recyclability of a polyethylene/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3- hydroxyvalerate) blend for sustainable packaging
2012
Factors affecting poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production from oil palm frond juice by Cupriavidus necator (CCUG52238T)
2012
Intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoates recovery by cleaner halogen-free methods towards zero emission in the palm oil mill
2012
Intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoates recovery by cleaner halogen-free methods towards zero emission in the palm oil mill
2012
Evaluation of Factors Affecting Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production by Comamonas sp. EB172 Using Central Composite Design
2011
Basic Characteristics of Cellulase Immobilized on Lignophenol
2010
Highly Selective Transformation of Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid] into Trans-Crotonic Acid by Catalytic Thermal Degradation
2010
Chemical recycling of polyhydroxyalkanoates as a method towards sustainable development