Othman Sulaiman

		Othman b. Sulaiman
		othman@usm.my
		Ext: 2241
		Basic properties, quality and protection of plant biomass Value added product from plant biomass

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Email me at othman@usm.my

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IWK 102 - Wood/non-wood fiber science and technology
IWA 282 - Bioresource technology laboratory I

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Journal:

 1.      Sulaiman, O., Mohamad Amini, M.H., Rafatullah, M., Hashim, R., Ahmad, A. 2010. Adsorption Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies of Copper (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Oil Palm Leaves. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering. Vol. 8: A108.

2.      Sulaiman, O., Ghani, N.S., Rafatullah, M., Hashim, R., Ahmad, A. 2010.   Sorption Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies of Zinc (II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Bamboo Sawdust. J Dispersion Science Technology. Accepted and in press.

3.      Ando, M. Sato, M., Sugimoto, T. Hashim, R., Sulaiman, O. 2010. Manufacture and properties of plywood from oil palm. Mokuzai kogyo (Wood Ind) 65(6):261-265 [ In Japenese]

4.      Khan, Z.A., Kamil, M., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Mohamad Ibrahim, M.N., Khanam, A.J., Din, K.U. 2010. Mixing behavior of cationic hydrotropes with anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate. J Dispersion Science and Tech. In press.

5.      Rafatullah, M., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Ahmad, A. 2010. Adsorption of copper (II) onto different adsorbents. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. 31:918-930.

6.      Danish, M., Sulaiman, O., Rafatullah, M., Hashim, R., Ahmad, A. 2010. Kinetics for the Removal of Paraquat Dichloride from Aqueous Solution by Activated Date (Phoenix dactylifera) Stone Carbon.  Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. 31(2):248-259.

7.      Khan, M.S., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Hemamalini, M., Fun, H-K.   2010. 3b-Chlorocholest-5-en-7-one Acta Cryst. E. E66, o688. doi:10.1107/S1600536810006380.

8.      Rafatullah, M., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R. and Ahmad, A. 2010. Adsorption of methylene blue on low cost adsorbents: A review. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 177(1-3):70-80.

9.      Khan M.S., Sulaiman, O., Mohamed, I.S. 2010. A second monoclinic polymorph of 3β-chlorocholest-5-ene. E66, o1249-o1250.

10.  Ghalib, R.M., Sulaiman, O., Mehdi, S.H., Goh, J.H., Fun H.K., 2010.. 2-(4-Methylcyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-yl N-phenylcarbamate Acta Crystallographica Section E. E66, o1889-o1890.

11.  Bhawani, S.A. Sulaiman,O., Hashim, R. and Mohamad Ibrahim, M.N. 2010. Analysis of Surfactants by Thin-Layer Chromatography: A Review. Tenside Surfactant Detergents. 47(2):73-80 (Impact Factor: 0.615).

12.  Bhawani, S.A., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Mohamad Ibrahim, M.N. 2010. Thin-Layer Chromatographic Analysis of Steroids: A Review. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 9(3):301-313.

13.  Kawamura, F., Mahamud, A., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R. 2010. Antifungal activities of extracts from heartwood, sapwood and bark of 11 Malaysian Timbers against Gloeophyllum trabeum and Pycnoporus sanguineus. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 22(2):170-174.

14.  Kawamura, F., Ramlee, S.F.M., Sulaiman, O. and Hashim, R. 2010. Antioxidant and antifungal activities of extracts from 15 selected hardwood species of Malaysian timber. Eur J. Wood Prod. doi:10.1007/s00107-010-0413-2 (Impact Factor: 0.885).

15.  Khalid, I., Razak, W., Sulaiman, O., Mohamed, A., Alamjuri, R.H., Hassan, A. and Majiol, A.R. 2010. Enhancing colour appearances of cultivated 15 year-old Acacia hybrid through oil heat treatment process. International Journal of Biology. 2(2):199-209.

16.  Wahab, R., Mustapa, M.T., Sulaiman, O., Mohamed, A., Hassan, A., Khalid, I. 2010. Anatomical and physical properties of cultivated two and four-year-old Bambusa vulgaris. Sains Malaysiana 39(4):571-579.

17.  Tabassum, S., Sabir, S., Sulaiman, O., Rafatullah, M. and Hashim, R. 2010. Oxidative degradation of acetaminophen by permananganate in neutral medium-A kinetic and mechanistic pathways. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology. JDST (2010). Accepted and in press.

18.  Hashim. R., Mohd Amini M.H., Sulaiman, O., Hiziroglu, S., Kawamura, F., Wahab, R., Abood, F. 2010 Some properties of particleboard panels treated with extractives of Cerbera odollam. Journal of Composite Materials Sage JCM-10-0082.R1. Accepted and in press.

19.  Hashim, R., Saari, N., Sulaiman, O., Sato, M., Sugimoto, T., Hiziroglu, S., Tanaka, R. 2010. Effect of particle geometry on the properties of binderless particleboard manufactured from oil palm trunk.   Materials and Design 31:4251-4257.

20.  Hashim, R., Wan Nadhari,W.N.A., Sulaiman, O., Kawamura, F., Hiziroglu, S., Sato, M., Sugimoto, T., Tay, G.S., Tanaka, R. 2010. Characterization of raw materials and manufactured binderless particleboard from oil palm biomass. J J Materials and Design DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2010.05.059

21.  Silva P. S., Ghalib, R.M., Mehdi, S.H., Hashim, R., Sulaiman, O., Jawad, Q. 2010. Synthesis, Crystal Structure and ab initio Studies of Cyclohexyl N-Phenylcarbamate J Chem Crystallogr doi: 10.1007/s10870-010-9812-9.

22.  Kosugi, A., Tanaka, R., Mahara, K., Murata, Y., Arai, T., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Hamid, Z.A.A., Yahya, M.K.A., Mohd Yusof, M.N., Ibrahim, W.A. Mori, Y. 2010. Ethanol and lactic acid production using sap from old oil palm trunks felled for replanting. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. doi:10.1016/j.bioc.2010.03.001.

23.  Mohamad Ibrahim, M. N., Wan Ngah, W.S., Norliyana, M. S. Wan Daud, W.R., Rafatullah, M., Sulaiman, O. Hashim, R. 2010. A novel agricultural waste adsorbent for the removal of lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions Accepted J Hazardous Material 182:377-385.

24.  Ghalib, R.M., Mehdi, S.H., Hashim, R., Sulaiman, O., Valkonen, A., Rissanen, K., Trifunovic, S.R. 2010. Isolation and Crystal Structure Determinationof 3,5,40-Trihydroxy-6,7-Dimethoxy-Flavone (Eupalitin)from Asparagus falcatus (Linn.) J Chem Crystallogrphy. doi: 10.1007/s10970-010-9687-9.

25.  Mehdi, S.H., Sulaiman, O., Ghalib, R.M., Chin, S.Y., Fun, H-K. 2010. 2,2,4-Trimethyl-7-nitro-2,3-dihydro-1 H-1,5-benzodiazepin-5-ium perchlorate. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E66, o1845.

26.  Khan, M.S., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Quah, C.K., Fun, H-K. 2010. Cholest-5-en-7-one. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E66, o1668.

27.  Yamada, H., Tanaka, R., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Yahya, M.K.A., Hamid, Z.A.A., Kosugi, A., Arai, T., Murata, Y., Nakajima, J., Yamamoto, K., Ohara, S., Mohd Yusof, M.N., Ibrahim, W.A. and Mori, Y. 2010. Old oil palm trunk: A promising source of sugars for bioethanol production. Biomass and Bioenergy. doi:19.1016/j.biombioe.2010.06.011. Accepted and in press. (Impact Factor: 2.540). 

28.  Mehdi, S.H., Parveen, M., Ghalib, R.M., Hashim, R., Sulaiman, O. 2010. Antinoceptive activity and central depressor effects of extract of Ficus lyrata. J. Medicinal Plants Research. 4(12): 1241-1243.

29.  Ghalib, R.M., Hashim, R., Sulaiman, O., Hemamalini, M., Fun, H-K. 2010. 11 H-Indeno [1,2-b]quinoxalin-11-one. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E66, o1494.

30.  Singh, P., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Rupani, P.F., Leh, C.P. 2010. Biopulping of lignocellulosic material using different fungal species: a review. Rev. Environ Sci Biotechnol, 9:141-151.

31.  Ghalib, R.M., Sulaiman, O., Mehdi, S.H., Goh, J.H., Fun, H-K. 2010. 2-(4-Methylcyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-yl N-phenylcarbamate. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E66. Accepted.

32.  Khalid, I., Razak, W., Sudin, M., Sulaiman, O., Hassan, A., Alamjuri, R.H., Mojiol, A.R. 2010. Chemical changes in 15 year-old cultivated Acacia hybrid oil-heat treated "at 180, 220 and 220ºC". International Journal of Chemistry. 2(1): 97-107.

33.  Kawamura, F., Shaharuddin, N.A., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R. and Ohara, S. 2010. Evaluation on antioxidant activity, antifungal activity and total phenols of 11 selected commercial Malaysian timber species. JARQ. 44(3):319-324. (Impact Factor: 0.439).

34.  Kawamura, F., Mahamud, A., Sulaiman, O. and Hashim, R. 2010. Evaluation of antifungal activities of Malaysian timbers. Journal of Tropical Forest Science. 22(2):170-174 (Impact Factor: 0.476).

35.  Sulaiman, O., Salim, N., Hashim, R., Yusof, L.H.M., Razak, W.,Yunus, N.Y.M., Hashim, W.S. and Azmy, M.H. 2009. Evaluation on the suitability of some adhesives for laminated veneer lumber from oil palm trunks. Materials and Design 30(9):3572-3580. (Impact Factor: 1.107).

36.  Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Subari, K. and Liang, C.K. 2009. Effect of sanding on surface roughness of rubberwood. Journal Materials Processing Tech. 209:3949-3955. (Impact Factor: 1.143).

37.  Rafatullah, M., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R. and Ahmad, A. 2009. Adsorption of copper (II), chromium (III), nickel (II) and lead (II) ions from aqueous solutions by meranti sawdust. Journal of Hazardous Materials 170:969-977. (Impact Factor: 2.975). 

38.  Hashim, R., Sulaiman, O., Kumar, R.N., Tamyez, P.F., Murphy, R.J. and Ali, Z. 2009. Physical and mechanical properties of flame retardant urea formaldehyde medium density fiberboard.  Journal of Materials Processing Tech 209:635-640. (Impact Factor: 1.143). 

39.  Hashim, R., Hamid, S.H.A., Sulaiman, O., Ismail, N. Ibrahim, M.H., Jais, H. and Ujang, S. 2009. Extractable formaldehyde from waste medium density fibreboard. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 21(1):25-33. (Impact Factor: 0.476). 

40.  Hashim, R., Boon, J.G., Sulaiman, O., Kawamura, F. and Lee, C.Y. 2009. Evaluation of the decay resistance properties of Cerbera odollam extracts and their influence on properties of particleboard. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 63(2009),1013–1017. (Impact Factor: 1.375).

41.  Hashim, R., Sarmin, S.N., Sulaiman, O. and Yusof, L.H.M. 2009. Effects of cold setting adhesives on properties of laminated veneer lumber from oil palm trunk in comparison with rubberwood. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products (Holz Als Roh und Werkstoff). DOI: 10.1007/s00107-009-0405-2. (Impact Factor: 0.885).

42.  Ahmad, A., Rafatullah, M., Sulaiman, O., Ibrahim, M.H. and Hashim, R. 2009. Scavenging behaviour of meranti sawdust in the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 170:357-365. (Impact Factor: 2.975). 

43.  Ahmad, A., Rafatullah, M., Sulaiman, O., Ibrahim, M.H., Chii, Y.Y., Siddique, B.M. 2009. Removal of Cu(II) and Pb(II) ions from aqueous solutions by adsorption on sawdust of meranti wood. Desalination. 247(2009), 636–646. (Impact Factor: 1.155)

44.  Parveen, M., Mehdi, S.H., Ghalib, R.M., Alam, M., Hashim, R. and Sulaiman, O. 2009. Synthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activity of Friedelin [2, 3-d] Selenadiazole. Ind. J. Chem., 9 (2), 285–288. (Impact Factor: 0.650).

45.  Silva, P.S.P., Ghalib, R.M., Mehdi, S.H., Hashim, R.H. and Sulaiman, O. 2009. Redetermination of ethyl (3a-cis)-3a,8bdihydroxy-2-methyl-4-oxo-3a,8bdihydro-4H-indeno[1,2-b]furan-3-carboxylate monohydrate. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E65, o2616, doi: 10.1107/S1600536809039403. (Impact Factor: 0.367).

46.  Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Kumar, R.N., Tamyez, P.F., Murphy R.J. and Ali, Z. 2008. Effect of Incorporation of Flame Retardants on some of the properties of Phenol Formaldehyde Medium Density Fiberboard. International Journal Of Agricultural Research 3(5):331-339. 

47.  Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Wahab, R., Samsi, H.W. and Mohamed, A. 2008. Evaluation on some finishing properties of oil palm plywood. Holz Als Roh und Werkstoff 16(1):5-10. (Impact Factor: 0.885).

48.  Wahab, R., Sulaiman, O., Mohamad, A., Samsi, H.W., and Khalid, I. 2008. Bamboo as an eco-friendly material for use in aquaculture industry in Malaysia. Journal of Sustainable Development. 1(2):50-54.

49.  Wahab, R., Samsi, H.W., Muhamad, A., Sulaiman, O. and Salim, R. 2008. Properties of laminated veneer lumbers from oil palm trunks. Journal of Plant Sciences. 3(4):255-259.

50.  Wahab, R., Samsi, H.W., Mohamed, A. and Sulaiman, O. 2008. Utilization potential of 30 year-old oil palm trunks laminated veneer lumber for non-structural purposes. Journal of Sustainable Development 1(3)109-113. ISSN 1913-9063.

51.  Wahab, R., Sulaiman, O., Khairunnisa, A.R. and Samsi, H.W. 2007. Relationaship between basic density, compression and bending strength of 8, 12, 18 and 24 year-old Calamus manan cultivated intercropping between rubbertrees. Journal of Plant Sciences 2(1).75-81.

52.  Mohamed, A.H., Hall J.B., Sulaiman, O., Wahab, R. and Wan Kadir W.R. 2007. Quality management of the bamboo resource and its contribution to environmental conservation in Malaysia. Management of Environmental Quality. 18(6) 643-656. ISSN: 1477-7835.

53.  Wahab, R., Samsi, H.W., Sulaiman, O., and Affendy H. 2007. Durability assessment of chemically treated Gigantochloa scortechinii in unsterile laboratory burial tests. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan. Vol. 6, No. 1. ISSN: 1569-1568, International Network for Bamboo and Rattan. ISSN: 1569-1586.

54.  Wahab, R., Samsi, H.W., Sulaiman, O., Rafidah, S. and Hashim R. 2007. Properties of oil-cured cultivated Bambusa vulgaris. International Journal of Agricultural Research, 2(9):820-825.

55.  Norul, H., Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Latif, M.A., Ani, S. and Tamizi, M.M. 2006. Characterization of bamboo Gigantochloa scortechii at different ages. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 18(4): 236-242. (Impact Factor: 0.476). 

56.  Sulaiman, O., Hashim, R., Wahab, R., Ismail, Z.A., Samsi, H.W. and Mohamed, A. 2006. Evaluation of shear strength of oil treated laminated bamboo. Bioresource Technology 27 (2466-2469). ISSN: 0960-8524. (Impact Factor: 2.18). 

57.  Sulaiman, O., Murphy, R.J., Hashim, R. and Gritsch, C. 2005. The inhibition of microbial growth by bamboo vinegar. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan 4(1):71-80. VSP International Science Publisher. The Netherlands. ISSN: 1569-1586.

58.  Wahab, R., Mohamed, A., Sulaiman, O. and Samsi, H.W. 2006. Performance of Polyvinyl Acetate and Phenol Resorcinol Formaldehyde as binding materials for laminated bamboo and composite-ply from tropical bamboo species. International Journal of Agricultural Research 1(2):108-112.

59.  Hashim, R., How, L.S., Kumar, R.N. and Sulaiman, O. 2005. Some of the properties of flame retardant medium density fiberboard made from rubberwood and recycled containers containing aluminum trihyroxide. Bioresource Technology 96:1826-1831. ISSN: 0960-8524. (Impact Factor: 2.18).

60.  Wahab, R., Aminuddin, M., Samsi, H.W. and Sulaiman, O. 2005. Effect of heat treatment using palm oil on properties and durability of Semantan bamboo. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan. Vol. 4, No. 3. pp 211-220 (10). International Network for Bamboo and Rattan. ISSN 1569-1586.

61.  Wahab, R., Sulaiman, O. and Samsi, H.W. 2004. Basic density and strength properties of cultivated Calamus manan. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, Vol. 3 (1) p. 35-43. VSP International Science Publisher. The Netherlands. ISSN 1569-1586.

62.  Azmy, H.M., Wahab, R., Samsi, H.W. and Sulaiman, O. 2004. Application of organic fertilisers on natural stand bamboos for sustainable management in peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Bamboo and Rattan 3(4): 309-318. VSP International Science Publisher. The Netherlands. ISSN 1569-1586.

63.  Yamamoto, K., Sulaiman, O., Kitingan, C., Choon, L.W. and Nhan, N.T. 2003. Moisture distribution in stems of Acacia mangium, A. auriculiformis and Hybrid Acacia trees Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly JARQ 37(3) p. 207-212. Japan. ISSN: 00213551.

64.  Sulaiman, O., Ching, T.S., Hashim, R. and Yamamoto, K. 2002. Leaching and efficacy of selected Malaysian tropical hardwoods treated with CCA-C. Journal Institute of Wood Science, 16(2): 104-109. Publisher: Institute of Wood Science, UK. ISSN: 0020-3203.

65.  Hashim, R., How, L.S., Sulaiman, O. and Yamamoto, K. 2001. Effect of extractive removal on dimensional stability and bonding properties of particleboard made from hybrid of Acacia. Journal Institute Of Wood Science 15(5):261-265. Publisher: Institute of Wood Science, UK. ISSN: 0020-3203.

66.  Hashim, R., Simatupang, M.H, Sulaiman, O., Farook, S.K.G.M. and Yamamoto, K. 2000. Investigations of the suitability of oil palm flour as filler/extender in phenol formaldehyde adhesive for plywood making. Journal Institute Of Wood Science 15(3)134-140. Publisher: Institute of Wood Science, UK. ISSN: 0020-3203.

67.  Yamamoto, K., Sulaiman, O. and Hashim, R. 1998. Non-destructive detection of heart rot of Acacia mangium trees in Malaysia.   Forest Product Journal 48(3):83-86. USA. ISSN: 0015-7473. (Impact factor 0.421).

68.  Yamamoto, K., Sulaiman, O., and Hashim, R. 1997. Wetwood of Acacia mangium in Malaysia. Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Science (JIRCAS) Newsletter 1997.9 p5-6. ISSN 0919-8822.

69.  Sulaiman, O. and Murphy, R.J. 1995. Ultrastructure of soft rot decay in bamboo cell walls. Material Und Organismen 29(4) :241-253. ISSN: 0025-5270. (Impact factor 0. 273).

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