PrefaceChapter 1: Polymers and CompositesModification of Thermoresponsive Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide) End-Group with Hydrophilic and/or Hydrophobic Compounds Tuned the LCSTOne-Pot Synthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticle-Embedded Natural Magnetic Particles/Chitosan CompositeGreen Synthesis and Characterization of Natural Magnetic Particles/Chitosan Composite Material Impregnated with Copper NanoparticlesDevelopment and Characterization of Zinc Glutarate (ZNGA) and Double Metal Cyanide (DMC) Catalyst for Bio-Based Polycarbonate ApplicationFabrication and Characterization Studies of Alginate Biocomposite Film for Potential Use in Food Sensing ApplicationSynthesis and Characterization of PES/Pebax-MWCNTs Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas SeparationMechanical, Structural and Physical Properties of Carrageenan-Gum Arabic Biocomposite Film for Hard Capsule ApplicationA Study of Thermal Stability and Degradation Kinetics of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)/Sol-Gel Silica (SiO2) Hybrid MaterialsCellulose Nanofibers from Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunches as Reinforcement in BioplasticChapter 2: Coatings and Surface TreatmentApplication of Multiple Nitrogen-based Coatings for Cemented Carbide Tools: A ReviewResearch Progress of Nitride Coating Process Prepared by Cathodic Arc Ion PlatingSynthesis of Fatty Imidazoline from Oleic Acid with Ethylenediamine and its CharacterizationRegression Predictors for Porosity in Degraded Cladding Based X-Bandmicrowave Non-Destructive Evaluation: A Case Study of Tetra-BoroncarbideCharacterization of Polymer Coating on Palm Kernel Shell-Reinforced Polypropylene CompositesEffect of Newly Isolated Cronobacter Sp. KP 19 from Kuantan Port on Mild Steel Corrosion under Nitrate Reducing ConditionChapter 3: Materials and Technologies in Energy StorageConductivity and Dielectric Study of Polylactic Acid- Lithium Perchlorate Solid Polymer Electrolyte FilmUtilization of Spent Coffee Grounds with Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) as Electrolyte for Applications Bio-BatteryUtilization of Spent Coffee Grounds with Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) as Electrolyte for Bio-Battery ApplicationsElectrical Properties of Jackfruit Seed Starch and Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend with Different Composition of Zinc OxideChapter 4: Environmental ProtectionRemoval of Lead Ions (Pb2+) Using Acid-Activated Clay from East KalimantanTreatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Fenugreek Coagulant and Aloe-Vera Gel FlocculantReduced Graphene Oxide Functionalized Magnetic Nanocomposites for Environmental Pollutant RemovalSynthesis Lignin-Mg(OH)2 from Lignin Bagasse as Green Adsorbent of Heavy Metal Pb (II)Immobilization of Dithizone on Magnetic Zeolite in Less Toxic Medium and its Application as Adsorbent Cd(II) Ion in WaterAntibacterial Properties of Ag3PO4 Particles on Bacteriostatic Behavior of Escherichia coli Removal of Methyl Orange Using Hybrid Spherical Silica AdsorbentsEffect of Stirring Rate and Functionalization Method on the Synthesis of Spherical Silica Particles Encapsulated Amine MoietiesThe Effect of Activator Type and Concentration on the Performance of Activated Carbon from Bengkirai Wood as Adsorbent to Reduce Iron Content in WaterComparative Effects of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Precursors on the Photocatalytic Degradation of PyreneCharacteristics Study of Daily Soil Cover in Pulau Burung Landfill, PenangInitial Observation on Methyl Orange Decolorization Using CaO/Fe2O3 CatalystPerformance Studies of TiO2 Catalyst for Phenol DegradationSynthesis of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles from Oil Palm Frond Based Silica to Enhanced Removal of Heavy MetalChapter 5: Applied BiotechnologiesMolecular Interaction of Angiotensin-I Converting Enzyme (ACE) with Peptides Derived from Collagen Type i as Analogue for Tilapia By-Product Protein PrecursorLignin-Derived Oil Palm Biomass Using Deep Eutectic SolventApplication of Biodiesel in Fogging System with Azadirachta Indica Oil as Insecticide towards Mosquito and LarvaeEnhancement of Jatropha curcas Based Oil-Derived Biolubricant Properties by Esterification of 2,3-ButanediolOptimization of the Microwave Assisted Extraction of Anthocyanin from Violet Glutinous Rice (Oryza sativa) and its Antioxidant ActivitiesProduction of Biodiesel by Transesterification of Pilot Plant Waste over Nickel (Ni)/Eggshell (CaO) CatalystCharacterization and Performance of Supported Noble Metal (Pt) on the Production of Levulinic Acid from CelluloseSynthesis of Biodiesel from Sunflower Oil Using the Calcium Carbide Dust as a Solid CatalystAntioxidant Properties of Underutilized Bornean Dabai Fruit and its Potential Applications as a Nutraceutical ProductOil Yield Determination for Moringa oleifera Seeds Using n-Hexane or Ethanol; Extraction Time or Number of Siphons?Chapter 6: Chemical EngineeringA Proposed Methodological Considerations for Sustainable Chemical Process DesignKinetic Inhibition Effect of Valine on Methane Hydrate Nucleation Time in Oil SystemChapter 7: Sustainable Building MaterialsAnalyse the Effect of Glasswool Roof Insulation Based on the Orientation of the Room to the SunNatural Hydraulic Lime Mortars for Hot-Humid Climates: Effects of Oyster Shells as Seeding CompoundThe Effects of Chicken Eggshell Powder as Fine Aggregate Replacement on Mortar Pore StructureSpent Garnet and ConcreteChapter 8: Waste RecyclingThe Life Cycle Assessment of the Hydroxyapatite Synthesis from Food Waste Using the Wet Precipitation MethodPreliminary Study on the Effect of Bleaching Treatment on Cellulose Extracts from Oil Palm Empty Fruit BunchSynthesis of Activated Carbon from Paper Waste Using Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis MethodRole of Chemical Activating Agent on the Characteristics of Activated Carbon Derived from Fruit-Peel Waste for Aqueous Dye RemovalExtended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Expressing Chromobacterium Sp. Dyh27s2016 Strain is Capable of Metal Leaching in Electronic WasteMetal Bioleaching of Used Lithium-Ion Battery Using Acidophilic ferrooxidans Isolated from Acid Mine DrainageOptimization Fungal Leaching of Cobalt and Lithium from Spent Li-Ion Batteries Using Waste Spices CandlenutFrom Waste to Fuel: Pyrolysis of Plastic PackagingPotentiality of Pressmud as an Additional Material in Soil Amendments to Enhance Soil Fertility and Strength AbilityPreliminary Study of Glucose Removal Using Biosorbents from Ananas comosus LeavesChapter 9: Technological EquipmentOptimization of a Developed Multi-Cyclone Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to Control Fine Particulate Emission