(MPOB Transfer of Technology)
Concern about the possible health effects of formaldehyde emitted from wood based panel products manufactured with urea-formaldehyde (UF) and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) binding resins has led to the development and increasing use of low emission products. The potential formaldehyde emission by wood-based panels is determined by a standard test ISO WD 12460 – TC 89/WG 5 … Read more
The Biomass Technology Centre (BTC) is a one-stop centre for R&D in biocomposites from oil palm biomass, especially medium density fi breboard (MDF). The MDF pilot plant has quality control and testing laboratories and also facilities for processing wood-based biocomposites. BTC has the expertise and facilities to provide assistance and strategic technical support to producers … Read more
Our research shows that high levels of tocotrienols in the breast were associated with lower incidence of breast cancer. Oral administration of tocotrienols however ends up with poor uptake into the blood. We have therefore developed an alternative method of delivering tocotrienols to the breast via transdermal application. Main Research: Dr. Kalanithi Nesaretnam
MPOB-HIE is formulated with 100% Malaysian refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm products. It is scientifically designed and formulated to replace crude palm oil (CPO) in the manufacture of total mixed rations (TMR) for finisher broilers. Main Research: Dr. Osman Atil
MPOB-HIE is a high fat energy feed ingredient made from refi ned palm oil products, meant for replacing crude palm oil (CPO) in formulating total mixed rations (TMR) for starter broilers. Main Research: Dr. Osman Atil