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.

1. The 2nd workshop on
Principles and Applications of Adsorption by
Activated Carbon
Date : 18th
November 2013 (Monday)
Venue : Eastin Hotel, Penang
Time : 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HRDF Claimable*
*Subject to HRDF Approval
Organized and managed by: In collaboration with:
USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Universiti Sains Malaysia

2. 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 course material, refreshment including lunch and
Certificate of Attendance.)
Normal : MYR 799.00 per person
Group : MYR 699.00 per person
(Minimum 3 participants from the same institution)
Student : MYR 599.00 per person
– Proof of I.D. is required
Seats are
limited!

3. 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
End
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 150 articles in ISI-indexed
journals and other 80 articles in
International and national journals and
proceedings. The quality of his publication
merited him over 4300 times citations
(Scopus records) with 7 having been cited
above 100 times each; his author h-index is
40. 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 500 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. Also
he was a recipient of Sanggar Sanjung
Awards in 2007-2011 for Excellence in
Publication in top ISI-indexed journals. Prof.
Bassim has conducted many workshops on
writing publishable scientific manuscript 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
(M) : +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
18 November 2013
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