New Workshop Principles & Applications of Adsorption by Activated Carbon Workshop Speaker: Professor Bassim H. Hameed Date: 10th March 2014 Time: 8:30.00am- 5:00 pm Participants: Lecturers, Researchers and Postgraduate students Organizer: USAINS/Universiti Sains Malaysia Venue: Eastin Hotel Penang

1. The 3rd workshop on
Principles and Applications of Adsorption by
Activated Carbon
Date
Venue
Time
: 10th March 2014 (Monday)
: Eastin Hotel, Penang
: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
HRDF Claimable*
*Subject to HRDF Approval
Organized and managed by:
In collaboration with:
USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
Universiti Sains Malaysia
(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Activated Carbons

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 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!

3. Tentative Workshop Program
Speaker
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.
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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.
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
ENQUIRIES
Technical enquires:
Registration/Other enquiries:
Prof. Dr. Bassim H. Hameed
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
Workshop coordinator
School of Chem. Eng.
Engineering Campus
Universiti Sains Malaysia
14300 Nibong Tebal
Penang
(DL) : +604-599 6422
(E) : chbassim@eng.usm.my
(Pleas e-mail to both e-mail addresses)

4. REGISTER NOW!
Principles and Applications of Adsorption by Activated Carbon
10th March 2014
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