Main description:

This book was collected from selected papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering (ICGSCE) 2021, organised by the School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. Collected articles cover recent trends and progress in developing advanced materials and technologies in the engineering field.

Contents:

Preface
Chapter 1: Materials and Technologies in Environmental Engineering
Simulation Study of Reverse Osmosis Membrane for Seawater Desalination
Progressive Freeze Concentration: Optimization of Trichlorophenol Removal in Wastewater via Response Surface Methodology
Effect of pH on Removal of Lead Using Plant-Based Surfactant Impregnated on Activated Carbon
An Evaluation of ANFIS Models for Predicting the Oil Flotation Behavior in a Stable Oil-Water Emulsion
Chapter 2: Biotechnologies and Food Processing Technologies
Crude Palm Oil Physicochemical and Quality Characterisation
Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity of Hylocereus undatus Foliage: Effects of Using Different Drying and Assays Methods
Edible Coating Incorporated with Essential Oil for Enhancing Shelf-Life of Fruits: A Review
Chapter 3: Materials and Technologies for Alternative Energy Sources Production
Landfill Gas Resource Assessment - An Adaptation from Oil and Gas Exploration Technique