The 3rd workshop on Principles and Applications of Adsorption by

Activated Carbon Date : 10th March 2014 (Monday) Venue : Eastin Hotel, Penang Time : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Organized and managed by: In collaboration with:

USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. (wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Activated Carbons

Introduction

Adsorption is a process of attracting molecules from bulk fluid to a solid surface. The best and most famous of such solids known is activated carbon. Activated carbon (AC) is one of the best discoveries that man ever made in technological advancement. Some regards AC as natures gift to man with its use in air, water and food purification, and in the field of medicine, which are among man’s essential commodities. It can also be used for treating industrial effluents, oil spills and an inexhaustible list of areas of application. Since its use cuts across almost every aspects of life, it is imperative for people to be informed on potentials in AC applications. As a researcher in AC field, do you wish to know

the current trend research areas and be at the cutting edge of your profession?

As an entrepreneur or producer of AC, do you wish to find out what consumers or the world wants from AC producers cum modern and easier ways of producing AC in large quantity?

As a potential consumer of AC, do wish to find out the numerous challenges or problems that AC can solve and the best and latest ways of using it?

As researcher and postgraduate student, are you interested to know the current research trends and future directions in the field?

These and a lot of other information would be made clear in this workshop. Come and join us, don’t be left out.

Workshop outcomes At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to: Master the fundamental principles of adsorption

and its applications. Master the fundamentals of AC production by

conventional and microwave methods. Master modern and easier ways of producing

large quantity of AC. Understand the chemistry and engineering

activity that goes on when AC is solving your problem.

Improve their ability to select the right type of AC for any given challenge/problem/application.

Understand AC regeneration techniques and to be able to use your AC as many times as you wish before discarding it.

Aim of the Workshop The workshop will expose or reveal to the participants that condensed secret of AC that has been withheld by some few individuals in the world. Comprehensive information on AC from laboratory research, industrial production and its applicability by consumers will be unveiled. The workshop will prove to you that good AC has never failed in its application unless if there was something wrong with its production or usage.

Targeted Audience The workshop is designed for Researchers, Managers, Engineers, Technicians, Chemists and the general populace who wants to have basic and in-depth understanding on AC, its production, working mechanism, areas of applications and regeneration. Topics of the workshop Principles of adsorption process. Application of adsorption process in gas and

liquid phases (modern methods). Modeling of adsorption process-Batch and

continuous systems. The world of AC. Good AC: starting materials, classification and

properties. Methods of production: conventional and

microwave heating methods. In-depth knowledge of AC through its

characterization. Life cycle/Reusability/Regeneration of AC for

adsorption. The past, current research trends and future

directions in the field. Workshop Fee: (Covers a printed copy of course material, refreshment including lunch and Certificate of Attendance.) Normal : MYR 599.00 per person Group : MYR 499.00 per person (Minimum 3 participants from the same institution) Student : MYR 399.00 per person – Proof of I.D. is required

Seats are limited!

Tentative Workshop Program

Time Activity

08.30-08.55 am Registration

09:00-09:15 am Introduction of workshop & participants

09.20-10.30 am Session 1: Principles of adsorption process.

10.30-10.50 am Refreshment break

10:50-11:30 am Session 2: Industrial application & modelling of adsorption process.

11.30-12.00 pm Session 3: - The world of activated carbon.

- Good activated carbon: starting materials, classification, & properties.

12.00-12.55 pm Session 4: Production of activated carbon by conventional methods

01.00-02.15 pm Lunch Break

02:20-03:00 pm Session 5: Production of activated carbon by microwave heating

03:00-03:40 pm Session 6: Classifications & characterization of activated carbon

03.40-04.00 pm Refreshment break

04:00-04.30 pm Session 7: Regeneration of AC for adsorption.

04:30-04:55 pm Session 8: The past, current research trends & future directions in the field.

05:00 pm Closing & presentation of certificates to participants

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Speaker

PROFESSOR DR. BASSIM H. HAMEED

Professor Dr. Bassim H. Hameed received his Ph.D. in Chem. Eng. from University of Salford, UK, in 1992. He is a Professor at School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interest is Reaction Engineering and Adsorption Technology. He is an internationally recognized expert in field of production of activated carbon. To date, he has published more than 170 articles in ISI-indexed journals and other 100 articles in International and national journals and proceedings. The quality of his publication merited him over 6,000 times citations (Scopus records) with 13 having been cited above 100 times each; his author h-index is 45 and i 10-index of 110. Currently, he is the top cited Malaysian-based author in Engineering, 2001-2010 according to MOHE, Malaysian Citation Centre, 2012 with average citations per publication of 27.26. According to a recent Science Direct report, more than 15 of his articles were among the Top 25 Hottest Articles accessed in 2007-2012. Currently he serves as a reviewer for many international journals published by prestigious publishers. He has reviewed more than 550 manuscripts. He is a recipient of three Sanggar Sanjung (Hall of Fame) awards for Research Product in 2003 and 2004 and USM Excellent Achievement Award in 2007 and 2011. In addition, he was a recipient of Sanggar Sanjung Awards in 2007-2012 for Excellence in Publication in top ISI-indexed journals. Prof. Bassim has conducted many workshops for university lecturers, postgraduate students, and researchers.

ENQUIRIES Technical enquires: Prof. Dr. Bassim H. Hameed Workshop coordinator School of Chem. Eng. Engineering Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia 14300 Nibong Tebal Penang (DL) : +604-599 6422 (E) : chbassim@eng.usm.my

Registration/Other enquiries: Khairol Anuar Mohammed Education & Talent Development, USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. Kompleks ЄUREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang (DL) : +604-653 4372 (H/P) : +6012-286 9048 (E) : khairol@usainsgroup.com khairol_usains@yahoo.com (Pleas e-mail to both e-mail addresses)

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Principles and Applications of Adsorption by Activated Carbon 10th March 2014

Fax or send registration form to: USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Ground Floor, Kompleks ЄUREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM PENANG. Fax : 04-657 2210 (e-mail) khairol@usainsgroup.com / khairol_usains@yahoo.com

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