Weng Yat Resources Sdn. Bhd. partners with UPM in a collaborative research project to develop a biorefinery using empty fruit bunches as raw materials. The project has successfully secured intellectual property (IP) co-developed with Prof. Dato’ Dr. H’ng Paik San from UPM.
This innovative patent presents a novel method for washing and micropatterning absorbent materials made from EFB waste, a byproduct of palm oil production. Unlike existing techniques limited by precision, scalability, or material damage, this method offers precise micropatterning, easy scale-up, and minimal micropore damage.
These micropatterned absorbents, with their unique combination of precise patterns and high micropore volume, hold promise for various applications. They could revolutionize separation techniques for gas or water treatment, be instrumental in microfluidic devices for diagnostics or drug delivery, and even enhance catalysts or batteries. Overall, this technology has the potential to significantly impact separation science, microfluidics, catalysis, and energy storage.
