Rabat, Nurul Ekmi binti

Rabat, Nurul Ekmi binti

Ts. Dr.

Positions

Member, Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage Center , Institute of Sustainable Energy & Resources
Senior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Department , Faculty of Engineering
Senior Lecturer, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 2019 -

overview

She is a senior lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. She have a doctorate in Polymer Engineering and I teach Separation Process II, Introduction to Materials Science, and Technical Management in Process Safety. The areas of my specialization are superabsorbent polymer/hydrogel and materials science. Hydrogel has many applications ie. heavy metal removal in the wastewater treatment plant, slow-release fertilizer in agriculture and drug delivery.

member of

Chemical Engineering Department

selected publications

academic article
- A new initiators-free technique for synthesizing stable amine-impregnated polymeric aerogel using electron beam radiation for CO2 capture. Polymer. 299:126987. 2024
- Development of an amine-impregnated polymer aerogel for CO2 capture. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 690:133778. 2024
- Amine Infused Fly Ash Grafted Acrylic Acid/Acrylamide Hydrogel for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Adsorption and Its Kinetic Analysis. Gels. 9:229. 2023
- Effect of various solvents on the structure of silica nanocapsules synthesised for anionic and cationic dyes adsorption from aqueous solution. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 11:110981. 2023
- Isothermal, kinetic, thermal, and economic characteristics of NaOH-modified charred–desiccated coconut waste as adsorbent for lead (II) in water phase. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. 127:171-181. 2023
- Development of Elaeis guineensis/polyvinyl alcohol/carbon nanotube composites for efficient adsorption of dye: Experimental and theoretical approach. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 19:6499-6520. 2022
- Effect of Stirring Rate and Functionalization Method on the Synthesis of Spherical Silica Particles Encapsulated Amine Moieties. Materials Science Forum. 1076:163-169. 2022
- Grindability and abrasive behavior of coal blends: analysis and prediction. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization. 42:1143-1169. 2022
- Removal of Methyl Orange Using Hybrid Spherical Silica Adsorbents. Materials Science Forum. 1076:151-162. 2022
- Development of Photo-Fenton oxidation as green strategy for phenol degradation enhancement via DMF-controlled TiO2 nanotubes under various oxidizing agents. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 9:104933. 2021
- Effect of graphene nanoplatelet addition on the electrical conductivity of poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) biocomposites. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2080:012010. 2021
- Enhancement of adsorption and photocatalytic activities of alkaline-based TiO2 nanotubes for experimental and theoretical investigation under FeCl3 and H2O2. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 39:101715. 2021
- Preface. E3S Web of Conferences. 287:00001. 2021
- Self-healing epoxy coating synthesis by embedment of metal 2-methyl imidazole and acetylacetonate complexes with microcapsules. Chemosphere. 285:131492. 2021
- Surface-fluorination of TiO2 photocatalysts for remediation of water pollution: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production. 317:128354. 2021
- Synthesis and characterization of TiO2-based nanostructures via fluorine-free solvothermal method for enhancing visible light photocatalytic activity: Experimental and theoretical approach. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 404:112834. 2021
- A review on recent developments in the adsorption of surfactants from wastewater. Journal of Environmental Management. 254:109797. 2020
- Catalytic alcohothermal liquefaction of wet microalgae with supercritical methanol. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 157:104704. 2020
- Effect of Graphite on Mechanical Thermal and Morphological Properties of Kenaf Recycle Polypropylene Wood Plastic Composites. Materials Science Forum. 981:144-149. 2020
- Effective carbonaceous desiccated coconut waste adsorbent for application of heavy metal uptakes by adsorption: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamics analysis. Biomass and Bioenergy. 142:105805. 2020
- Efficient Removal of Pb(II) from Aqueous Solutions by Using Oil Palm Bio-Waste/MWCNTs Reinforced PVA Hydrogel Composites: Kinetic, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Modeling. Polymers. 12:430. 2020
- Hydrophilic comonomer impact on poly(vinyl alcohol-co-methyl methacrylate) based hydrogel coating. Materials Today: Proceedings. 31:54-59. 2020
- One-path catalytic supercritical methanothermal production of fatty acid methyl ester fractions from wet microalgae Chlorella vulgaris. Biomass and Bioenergy. 143:105834. 2020
- Photocatalytic degradation and adsorption of phenol by solvent-controlled TiO2 nanosheets assisted with H2O2 and FeCl3: Kinetic, isotherm and thermodynamic analysis. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 308:112941. 2020
- Release kinetics study and anti-corrosion behaviour of a pH-responsive ionic liquid-loaded halloysite nanotube-doped epoxy coating. RSC Advances. 10:13174-13184. 2020
- Synthesis of high-porosity hybrid geopolymer/alginate adsorbent for effective removal of methylene blue and optimization of parameters using RSM. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 991:012082. 2020
- Synthesis and characterization of coconut pith char adsorbents for carbon dioxide capture. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 15:803-805. 2019
- Fly ash based geopolymer for the adsorption of anionic surfactant from aqueous solution. Journal of Cleaner Production. 229:232-243. 2019
- A review on geopolymers as emerging materials for the adsorption of heavy metals and dyes. Journal of Environmental Management. 224:327-339. 2018
- Effects of Na: Al and water: solid ratios on the mechanical properties of fly ash based geopolymer. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 458:012011. 2018
- Removal of anionic surfactant sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate from water using fly ash adsorbent. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 458:012043. 2018
- Effect of Different Monomers on Water Retention Properties of Slow Release Fertilizer Hydrogel. Procedia Engineering. 148:201-207. 2016
- Water Absorbency Properties of OPEFB Filled Hydrogels Composites. Advanced Materials Research. 980:18-22. 2014
- Effect of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch<i>-Grafted-</i>Poly(Acrylic Acid-c<i>o</i>-Acrylamide) Hydrogel Preparations on Plant Growth Performance. Key Engineering Materials. 594-595:236-239. 2013
- Adhesion Enhancement of Poly (acrylamide -co- Acrylic Acid)/ Polyethylene Glycol anti-Biofouling Coating using Fly Ash based Geopolymer
- Adsorption and desorption of nickel (ii) ion by oil palm empty fruit bunch grafted polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel
- Effectiveness of Sequential Pre-treatment and Application of High-porosity Hybrid Fly Ash Geopolymer/alginate Adsorbent for the Treatment of Batik Wastewater
- Improved Hydrogel as Potential Carbon Dioxide Adsorbent
- Removal of lead (ii) ions from aqueous solution using desiccated coconut waste as low-cost adsorbent
conference paper
- Fly ash grafted poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide) composite hydrogel as the carbon dioxide adsorbent. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY (ISGST2019). 2024
- The effect of glass fiber length on compressive and flexural strength of reinforced geopolymer. Sustainable Processes and Clean Energy Transition. 2023
- Optimization of adsorption parameters of anionic dye on polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel-based adsorbents. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY (ISGST2019). 2022
- One pot biodiesel production from wet Chlorella vulgaris using supercritical methanol with oxide catalysts. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY (ISGST2019). 2018
- Instilling the 4Cs of 21<inf>st</inf>century skills through integrated project via Cooperative Problem Based Learning (CPBL) for chemical engineering students 2017
- Synthesis and characterization of oil palm empty fruit bunch-grafted-polyvinyl alcohol (OPEFB-g-PVA) hydrogel for removal of copper ions from aqueous solution. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY (ISGST2019). 2017
- The Impact of Student Centred Learning Towards Reinforcement of positive Values Among Chemical Engineering Students 2017

education and training

Ph.D. in Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2011 - 2014
M.Sc. in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2009 - 2011
B.Ch.E in Polymer Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2005 - 2009

full name

Nurul Ekmi binti Rabat

primary email

nurulekmi.rabat@utp.edu.my

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