Microencapsulated TRF with WPI and CSS as the coating materials has a great commercial value for its cost effectiveness and its free radical scavenging is traceable to the finished products. Main Researcher: Rafidah Abd. HamidEmail: rafidah@mpob.gov.my

ElaeisCOAT is a palm-based edible coating developed to preserve the freshness of perishable produces, i.e., fruits and vegetables, on supermarket shelves for a longer period. Main Researcher: Siti Hazirah Mohd FauziEmail: sitihazirah@mpob.gov.my

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a versatile polymer derived from cellulose, most common natural polymer found in wood, cotton and agricultural waste. Cellulose extracted from oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) was converted into CMC of different grades for various applications. Main Researcher: Nur Eliyanti Ali OthmanEmail: nureliyanti@mpob.gov.my

Insulation material from palm-based polyol with lower thermal conductivity value offered a better alternative to the commercial insulation products. The bio-based polyol in this study was produced from renewable and sustainable raw materials. Main Researcher: Srihanum AdnanEmail: srihanum@mpob.gov.my

The process for Palm-flexi Chem has been filed for patent (PI 2016702567). The product fulfilled the industrial standard quality requirement. Palm-flexi Chem and DOP as control have been formulated into plasticiser. Main Researcher: Zulina Abd MauradEmail: zulina@mpob.gov.my