TT No. 525: BeCare (Red Olein Drink)

Beta carotene red olein drink or BeCare is a functional beverage formulated using a belnd of red palm olein and vagetable oils to meet the healthy fatty acid combination of saturated, monounsaturated and polysaturated ratio of 1:1:1, the ratio recommanded by the American Heart Association. In adition, BeCare is also a source of vitamin A because red olein contains … Read more

TT No. 523: Process for the Producton of Sophorolipid Biosurfactant

Biosurfacents are natural surfactants derived from microbial origin containing mostly sugar and fatty acid moieties. They have higher biodegradability, lower toxicity and excellent bioogical activities than their synthetic counterpats. In addition, biosurfactants have better properties with respectto higher foarming capacity and activity at extreme temperatures, pH levels and salinity than the synthetic surfactants which are … Read more

TT No. 522: Green Polyurethane for Ornamental Products

Ornamental products are usually used to future enhance the beauty and value of a building. These ornamental products are made from cement, stone, wood, concrete or gypsum reinfoard with glass fibres. Ornamental products produced with conventional raw materials may have some disadvantages and limitations. In order to overcome these problems and to enhance the properties … Read more

TT No. 521: Novel Oil-in-Water (EW) Glyphosate Triclopyr Herbicides Formulation Containing Palm-based Inert Ingredients

Triclopyr (3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyloxyacetic acid) is a systematic herbicide to control woody plants and broadleaf weeds. Conventionally, triclopyr is pre-mixed in glyphosate herbicide foe maximum weed control. This study was carried out to develop an effective surfactant or mixed surfactants and palm-based solvents in producing 2-in-1 herbicides, oil in water (O/W) glyphosate-triclopyr for better weed control. From … Read more