SHIZEN Material Conversion and Separation Technology

 iKohza Name: SHIZEN Material Conversion and Separation Technology
 Leader's Name and Title: Professor Dr. Tomoya Tsuji
 Main Contact Email: t.tsuji@utm.my
 Location/Office: SHIZEN Lab (Block P1)
 Website or Social Media (if available): https://mjiit.utm.my/shizen/

 Main Research Themes/Keywords (5–10 keywords):

• Sustainable Energy & Fuels; Syngas form biomaterials/ dimethyl ether/ E10-20 gasoline/ ABE fermentation/ Highly purified oil & gas (sulfur & mercury free)
• New Materials and their Molecular Design; Refrigerants, spray propellants, cleaning reagents (HFE-449mec-f, HFE-7200, HFO-1234ze(E), HFO1234yf)/ None-ionic surfactant (2-methoxyethanol, 2-ethoxyethanol, 2-butoxyethanol, 2-(2-hexyloxyethoxy)ethanol)/Sub- and Supercritical CO2/ Sulfur free odorant / Vinyl monomers / H2S, SO2 absorber
• Design of Chemical Process and Control; Mathematical models / Software for estimation of physical properties and phase equilibria / AI applications for thermodynamics

 Description of Research Focus Areas (Max 200 words):

Separation and reaction process are designed from a view point of physical properties and phase equilibrium. SHIZEN iKohza also provides physical properties for various industries.

 Laboratories Used (if applicable): SHIZEN Lab and EGT03

 Key Equipment/Technology Available (with brief descriptions):

Key Equipment Available:

• Static apparatus for bubble point pressure (Panoramic view glass cell up to 4.5 MPa)

• Synthetic type apparatus for gas solubilities (Inorganic gas up to 4.5 MPa)

• Non-heating distillation apparatus for liquified gas at high pressures (up to 20 MPa)

• Brazing workshop for high pressure tubing (Stainless steel, Blass, Cupper)

Key Technologies Available

Providing software for phase equilibria (VLE, LLE, SVE, SLE) using thermodynamic models (PR, SRK Eos, Activity coefficient models [Wilson, TKWilson, NRTL UNIQUAC], Group contribution model [ASOG, macroASOG )

 List of Ongoing/Recent Projects or Grants:

• Design, construction and operation of an apparatus for CO2 solubilities in some solvents
(as a senior guest researcher at College of Science and Technology, Nihon University)
• Control protocol of carbon capture systems.
• Mechanisms of nanoparticles derived from algae extract for dye decolorization from wastewater.

 Selected Publications :

• T. Tsuji*, M. Okada, A. Enokido, T. Hoshina, Bubble point pressure measurement and prediction of VLE and VLLE for dimethyl ether - 2-butoxyethanol and dimethyl ether - water - 2-butoxyethanol at (293.15 to 313.15) K, Fluid Phase Equilibria (2025) 114320
• J. A. L. Soo, N. F. Shoparwe, L. S. Tan*, P. L. Kiew, A. K. Nurulbahiyah, Y. F. Yeong Electrochemical and kinetic insights into waste cooking oil removal via electrocoagulation: parameter interactions and mechanism elucidation, Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 22(2025), 12295–12306
• Y. Y. Ng, P. L. Kiew*, W. M. Yeoh, M. K. Lam, H. L. Chee, Valorization of Coconut Coir Fiber: Comparative Analysis of Treatments for Enhanced Oil Adsorption in Oily Water and Pure Oil. Waste Biomass Valor 16(2025) 2339–2351
• F. E. Latif, M. Khalid, A. Numan, N. A. Manaf*, N. M. Mubarak, H. A. Zaharin, E. C. Abdullah, Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of Ti3C2Tx MXene: A sustainable and scalable approach using alkaline etchant
• M. Oma*r, F. Yakub, R. Tasnim, F. Zhafran, A. A. Azmi, T. Morisaki, S. Thirugnana, A. B. Jaafar, Y. Ikegami, Techno-economic analysis of sustainable hydrogen production via 10 MW hybrid ocean thermal energy conversion offshore plant integrated alkaline and proton exchange membrane electrolyzers, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 136(2025) 339-357

 Patents (if any):

 Current National and International Collaborations:

1) College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University (Joint Publications)
2) College of Science and Technology, Nihon University (Joint Publications, Co-supervision of Msc. student)
3) Tokyo University of Science (Joint Publication)

 Joint Programs/Student Exchanges/Industrial Engagements:

1) University of Tsukuba (Commissioned professor, Master's/Doctoral Program in Life Science Innovation)
2) Tokyo Denki University (Host for guest professor, Host of inbound student)
3) IFP Engineering Solutions Sdn Bhd (Grant application)

 Academic Staff (Name, Position, Area of Expertise):

1. Prof. Dr. Tomoya Tsuji, Head of iKohza
(Thermodynamics, Phase Equilibrium, Equation of State)

2. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mariam Firdaus bt. Mad Nordin, Senior Lecturer
(Bioprocessing, Agricultural Waste)

3. Ir. Dr. Tan Lian See, Senior Lecturer
(Wastewater Treatment, Process Intensification)

4. Dr. Nabilah bt. Zaini, Senior Lecturer
(Carbon Capture, Hydrogen and Storage System, Carbon Fixed Filtration)

5. Dr. Norhuda bt. Abdul Manaf, Senior Lecturer
(Process System Engineering, Model Predictive Control)

6. Ir. Ts. Dr. Kiew Peck Loo, Senior Lecturer
(Wastewater Treatment, Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Wastes)

7. Dr. Ahmad Aiman bin Azmi, Senior Lecturer
(Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Desalination)

 Postdocs/Researchers:
 Postgraduate Students:

1. Andrea Lai Jia Xin (PhD)
2. Nurul ‘ Uyun Binti Ahmad (PhD)
3. Buba Ezekiel Ewala (PhD)
4. Noor Fatina Emelin Nor Fadzil (PhD)
5. Farrah Ezzah Binti Ab. Latif (PhD)
6. Sashnetha a/p Chittharasu (PhD)
7. Ng Yen Yan (PhD)
8. Abdul Aleem Seeni Mohamed (Masters)
9. Nor Ain Binti Mohd Noor Azli (Masters)

 Group Photo (recommended):

 Activity or Lab Photos (optional):

VISITOR TO SHIZEN (Aug., 2025)

VISIT TO GREAT UMK (Aug., 2025)

 Logo (if any):