Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

 

1. S.S. Leong, S.P. Yeap, J.K. Lim, “Working principle and application of magnetic separation for biomedical diagnostic at high- and low-field gradient”, Interface Focus 6 (2016) 0048.

2. Q.H. Ng, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low, “Stability and fouling mechanism of magnetophoretic-actuated PES composite membrane in pH-dependent aqueous medium”, Journal of Membrane Science 508 (2016) 40 – 50.

3. H. Hassan, J.K. Lim, B.H. Hameed, “Recent progress on biomass co-pyrolysis conversion into high-quality bio-oil”, Bioresource Technology 221 (2016) 645 – 655.

4. P.Y. Toh, W.Y. Tai, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, C.J.C. Derek, “Toxicity of bare and surfaced functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles towards microalgae”, International Journal of Phytoremediation 18 (2016) 643 – 650.

5. G.W. Lim, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, C.J.C. Derek, “Fluorescent molecularly imprinted based on Navicula sp. Frustules for optical detection of lysozyme”, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 408 (2016) 2083 – 2093.

6. S.S. Leong, Z. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, “Magnetophoresis of superparamagnetic nanoparticle at low field gradient: hydrodynamic effect”, Soft Matter 11 (2015) 6968—-6980.

7. S.S. Leong, Z. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, “Correction: Magnetophoresis of superparamagnetic nanoparticle at low field gradient: hydrodynamic effect”, Soft Matter 11 (2015) 7696

8. S.P. Yeap, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi, J.K. Lim, “Manipulating cluster size of polyanion-stabilized Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticle clusters via electrostatic-mediated assembly for tunable magnetophoresis behavior”, Journal of Nanoparticle Research 17 (2015) 403.

9. C.C. Chai, Z.H. Lee, P.Y. Toh, C.J.C. Derek, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, “Effects of dissolved organic matter and suspended solids on the magnetophoretic separation of microalgal cells from an aqueous environment” Chemical Engineering Journal 281 (2015) 523—530.

10. Q.H. Ng, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi, S.C. Low, “Magnetic nanoparticles augmented composite membranes in removal of organic foulant through magnetic actuation”, Journal of Membrane Science 493 (2015) 134—146.

11. Y.H. Teow, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, H.P. Ngang, L.Y. Susan, B.S. Ooi, “Hydroxyl functionalized PVDF-TiO₂ ultrafiltration membrane and its antifouling properties”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 132 (2015) 41844.

12. G.W. Lim, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Influences of diatom frustule morphologies on protein adsorption behavior”, Journal of Applied Phycology 27 (2015) 763—775.

13. G.W. Lim, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Molecularly imprinted polymer layers using Navicula sp. frustule as core material for selective recognition of lysozyme”, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 101 (2015) 2—14.

14. P.Y. Toh, B.W. Ng, A.L. Ahmad, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “The role of particle-to-cell interactions in dictating the nanoparticle aided magnetophoretic separation of microalgal cell”, Nanoscale 6 (2014) 12838—12848.

15. S.P. Yeap, S.S. Leong, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi, J.K. Lim, “On size fractionation of iron oxide nanoclusters by low magnetic field gradient”, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 118 (2014) 24042—24054.

16. H.X. Che, S.P. Yeap, M.S. Osman, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, “Directed assembly of bifunctional silica-iron oxide nanocomposite with open shell structure”, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 6 (2014) 16508—16518.

17. J.K. Lim, S.P. Yeap, C.H. Low, P.Y. Toh, S.C. Low, “Magnetophoresis of iron oxide nanoparticles at low field gradient: the role of shape anisotropy”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 421 (2014) 170—177.

18. P.Y. Toh, B.W. Ng, C.H. Chong, A.L. Ahmad, J.W. Yang, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Magnetophoretic separation of microalgae: the role of nanoparticles and polymer binder in harvesting biofuel”, RSC Advances 4 (2014) 4114—4121.

19. Q.H. Ng, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi, S.C. Low, “Efficacy evaluation of the antifouling magnetite-PES composite membrane through QCM-D and magnetophoretic filtration performances”, Separation and Purification Technology 132 (2014) 138—148. 

20. J.K. Lim, S.P. Yeap, S.C. Low, “Challenges associated to magnetic separation of nanomaterials at low field gradient”, Separation and Purification Technology 123 (2014) 171—174. 

21. P.Y. Toh, B.W. Ng, A.L. Ahmad, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Magnetophoretic separation of Chlorella sp.: Role of cationic polymer binder”, Process Safety and Environmental Protection 92 (2014) 515-521.

22. H.X. Che, S.P. Yeap, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, “Layer-by-layer assembly of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles decorated silica colloid for water remediation”, Chemical Engineering Journal 243 (2014) 68—78.

23. A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Yasin, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Kinetic study and thermodynamics of oil extraction and transesterification of Chlorella sp. for biodiesel production”, Environmental Technology 35 (2014) 891—897.

24. A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Yasin, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Comparison of harvesting methods for microalgae chlorella sp. and its potential use as a biodiesel feedstock”, Environmental Technology 35 (2014) 2244—2253.

25. N.K. Kang, B. Lee, G.G. Choi, M. Moon, M.S. Park, J.K. Lim, J.W. Yang, “Enhancing lipid productivity of Chlorella vulgaris using oxidative stress by TiO2 nanoparticles”, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 31 (2014) 861—867.

26. J.K. Lim, S.A. Majetich (invited article), “Composite magnetic-plasmonic nanoparticles for biomedicine: Manipulation and imaging”, Nano Today 8 (2013) 98—113.

27. J.K. Lim, S.P. Yeap, H.X. Che, S.C. Low, “Characterization of magnetic nanoparticle by dynamic light scattering”, Nanoscale Research Letter 8 (2013) 1—14.

28. S.C. Low, R. Shaimi, Y. Thandaithabany, J.K. Lim, A.L. Ahmad, A. Ismail, “Electrophoretic interactions between nitrocellulose membranes and proteins: Biointerface analysis and protein adhesion properties”, Colloids and Surface B: Biointerface 110 (2013) 248—253.

29. A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Yasin, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Harvesting of microalgal biomass using MF membrane: Kinetic model, CDE model and extended DLVO theory”, Journal of Membrane Science 446 (2013) 341—349.

30. Y.H. Teow, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, B.S. Ooi, “Studies on the surface properties of mixed-matrix membrane and its antifouling properties for humic acid removal”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 128 (2013) 3184—3192.

31. S.P. Yeap, P.Y. Toh, A.L. Ahmad, S.C. Low, S.A. Majetich, J.K. Lim, “Colloidal stability and magnetophoresis of gold-coated iron oxide nanorods in biological media”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 116 (2012) 22561—22569.

32. S.P. Yeap, A.L. Ahmad, B.S. Ooi, J.K. Lim, “Electrosteric stabilization and its role on cooperative magnetophoresis of colloidal magnetic nanoparticles”, Langmuir 28 (2012) 14878—14891.

33. P.Y. Toh, S.P. Yeap, L.P. Kong, B.W. Ng, C.J.C. Derek, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, “Magnetophoretic removal of microalgae from fishpond water. Feasibility of high gradient and low gradient magnetic separation”, Chemical Engineering Journal 211-212 (2012) 22—30.

34. J.K. Lim, C.J.C. Derek, S.A. Jalak, P.Y. Toh, N.H. Yasin, B.W. Ng, A.L. Ahmad, “Rapid Magnetophoretic Separation of Microalgae”, Small 8 (2012) 1683—1692.

35. A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Yasin, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Crossflow microfiltration of microalgae biomass for biofuel production”, Desalination 302 (2012) 65—67.

36. A. Olumide-Bolarinwa, J.K. Lim, B.H. Hameed, “Degradation of phenol in photo-Fenton process by phosphoric acid modified kaolin supported ferric-oxalate catalyst: Optimization and kinetic modeling”, Chemical Engineering Journal 192 (2012) 181—192.

37. Y.H. Teow, A.L. Ahmad, J.K. Lim, B.S. Ooi, “Preparation and characterization of PVDF/TiO₂ mixed matrix membrane via in situ colloidal precipitation method”, Desalination 295 (2012) 61—69.

38. C. Ofori-Boateng, K.T. Lee, J.K. Lim, “Sustainability assessment of microalgal biodiesel production processes: an exergetic analysis approach with Aspen Plus”, International Journal of Exergy 10 (2012) 400—416.

39. L.P. Kong, X.J. Gan, A.L. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed, E.R. Evarts, B.S. Ooi, J.K. Lim, “Design and synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles augmented microcapsule with catalytic and magnetic bifunctionalities for dye removal”, Chemical Engineering Journal 197 (2012) 350—358.

40. A. Olumide-Bolarinwa, J.K. Lim, B.H. Hameed, “Pillared montmorillonite supported ferric oxalate as heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalyst for degradation of amoxicillin”, Applied Catalysis A: General 413-414 (2012) 301 – 309.

41. C. Ofori-Boateng, K.T. Lee, J.K. Lim, “Feasibility study of microalgal and jatropha biodiesel production plants: Exergy analysis approach”, Applied Thermal Engineering, 36 (2012) 141 – 151.

42. C. Ofori-Boateng, K.T. Lee, J.K. Lim, “Comparative exergy analyses of Jatropha curcas oil extraction methods: Solvent and mechanical extraction processes”, Energy Conversion and Management, 55 (2012) 164 – 171.

43. A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Yasin, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, “Optimization of microalgae coagulation process using chitosan”, Chemical Engineering Journal, 173 (2011) 879 – 882.

44. J.K. Lim, C. Lanni, E.R. Evarts, F. Lanni, R.D. Tilton, S.A. Majetich, “Magnetophoresis of Nanoparticles”, ACS Nano, 5 (2011) 217 - 226.

45. A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Yasin, C.J.C. Derek, J.K. Lim, "Microalgae as a Sustainable Energy Source for Biodiesel Production: A Review", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 584 – 593.

46. N.L. Adolphi, D.L.Huber, H.C. Bryant, T.C. Monson, D.L. Fegan, J.K. Lim, J.E. Trujillo, T.E. Tessier, D.M. Lovato, K.S. Butler, P.P. Provencio, H.J. Hathaway, S.A. Majetich, R.S. Larson, and E.R. Flynn, "Characterization of Single-core Magnetite Nanoparticles for Magnetic Imaging by SQUID-relaxometry", Physics in Medicine and Biology, 55 (2010) 5985 – 6003.

47. J.K. Lim, S.A. Majetich, R.D. Tilton, “Stabilization of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Core - Gold Shell Nanoparticles in High Ionic Strength Media”, Langmuir, 25 (2009) 13384 – 13393.

48. J.K. Lim, D.X. Tan, R.D. Tilton, F. Lanni, S.A. Majetich, “Optical Imaging and Magnetophoresis of Nanorods”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Material, 321 (2009) 1557 – 1562.

49. J.K. Lim, H. Zhu, Robert D. Titlton, “Liposome Rupture and Contents Release over Coplanar Microelectrode Arrays”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 332 (2009) 113 – 121.

50. D. Farrell, C. L. Dennis, J.K. Lim, S.A. Majetich, “Optical and Electron Microscopy Studies of Schiller Layer Formation and Structure”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 331 (2009) 394 - 400.

51. J.K. Lim, R.D. Tilton, A. Eggman, F. Lanni, S.A. Majetich, “Synthesis and Single Particle Optical Detection of Low Polydispersity Plasmonic Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles”, Advanced Materials, 20 (2008) 1721 – 1726.

52. J.K. Lim, R.D. Tilton, A. Eggman, S.A. Majetich, “Design and Synthesis of Plasmonic Magnetic Nanoparticles”, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Material, 311 (2007) 78 – 83.

 

 

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