Ionic liquids are ionic, salt-like materials that are

liquid below 100°C. Most ILs are formed from organic

cations and inorganic/organic anions. Due to the

wide range of cation and anion combinations, ILs can

be tuned to have a great variety of chemical and

physical properties, making them promising

substances for use in a variety of field such as

biomass dissolution, direct biomass conversion to

specialty chemicals and fuels, desulfurization, CO2

capture, pollutant gasses treatment, oil dispersant,

etc. This course will provide participants with state-

of–the-art information regarding the synthesis of ILs

such as quaternization, metathesis, and acid base

neutralization reactions. The introduction of

predictive approach of ionic liquid toxicity will be

delivered during the workshop.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate the ionic liquids synthesis route

using quaternization, ion exchange, metathesis

and acid-base neutralization.

Overview on ionic liquid potential applications.

Predictive approach of ionic liquid toxicity.

Time Details

8.30 - 9.00 am Registration

9.00 - 9.30 am Opening Remarks

Overview of Centre of Research in Ionic Liquids (CORIL)

by AP Dr. Cecilia Devi Wilfred

9.30 - 10.00 am Tea Break

10.00 - 10.45 am Talk by AP Dr. Cecilia Devi Wilfred

(Title: Synthesis of Ionic Liquids)

10.45 - 11.30 am Talk by Prof Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim B Abdul Mutalib

(Title: Ionic Liquids Toxicity : Development of a Predic-

tive Approach)

11.30 - 12.15 pm Talk by AP Dr. Chong Fai Kait

(Title: Synthesis of IL by Solvent-less Method)

12. 15 - 1.00 pm Talk by AP Dr. Muhammad Moniruzzaman

(Title: Synthesis of Biocompatible Ionic Liquids)

1.00 - 2.30 pm Lunch Break

2.30 - 3.15 pm Talk by AP Dr. Zakaria Man

(Title: Biomass Conversion to Specialty Chemicals)

3.15 - 3.30 pm Lab Visit

3.30 - 4.30 pm

Closing Remarks and Certificates Awards

Photography Session

Academicians, Research & Scientist

Officers, Lab Executives & Technicians.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

students working in areas of:

1. Engineering

2. Chemistry /Applied Chemistry

3. Life Sciences

RM 210 (Student)

RM 230 (UTP Alumni & Group Registration)

RM 250 (Professionals)

Course fee is inclusive of 6% GST.

Group registration is applicable for 3 pax and

above from the same company.

The fees include refreshments and the course

materials.

A certificate of attendance will be issued upon

successful completion of the course.

Email to CAPE@utp.edu.my for registration by 1st October 2017.

Seats are limited. A seat will

be confirmed once the

payment / LOU is received.

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Dr Cecilia Devi Wilfred Tel: +605 - 368 7635 Email: cecili@utp.edu.my Course Registration: Mrs. Harvin Kaur Tel: +603-2276 0425/ 012-2842280 Email: CAPE@utp.edu.my

AP Dr. Cecilia Devi Wilfred is an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS with more than 16 years of academic experience and 4 years experience in industry. She obtained her PhD in Organic Chemistry from University of York in 2004. She is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2011 and a fellow member of Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM).

Professor Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim B Abdul Mutalib is a Fellow of IChemE, UK and a Chartered Engineer registered with the UK Engineering Council. He obtained his PhD and MSc degree from UMIST in the area of Process Integration. He joined Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) as a Senior Lecturer and later promoted to Associate Professor in 2002 and Professor in 2014 respectively. He was appointed as the director of PETRONAS Ionic Liquid Centre at UTP from 2010 to 2013 where he was responsible in establishing the foundations required to embark on fundamentals and applied research The center has been renamed to the Center of Research

in Ionic Liquids (CORIL) in 2014. His current area of research includes Ionic Liquids synthesis, characterization and application for chemical processes. Recently, he ventured into the Ionic Liquids Toxicity looking at specifically developing predictive methods that could prevent laborious experimental work needed to determine Ionic Liquids Toxicity. He has also served UTP as the Founding Head of the Chemical Engineering Department (1998), Director of Research Innovation Office (2001-2009) and Dean of Engineering Faculty (2013-2015). Recently, he was appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics.

AP Dr. Zakaria Man is an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. He obtained his PhD from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), United Kingdom. He has 18 years of experience in academic and 10 years in petrochemicals industry. His research revolves around the synthesis and application of ionic liquids, interphase modification of polymer blends, and development of biopolymer.

AP Dr. Chong Fai Kait is an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. She received her PhD from University of Dundee, Scotland in 1998. She has 15 years academic experience and her main research interests are industrial chemistry, organometallic complex and naphtha reforming. She is a senior member of Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society and an associate member of Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM).

AP Dr. Muhammad Moniruzzaman is an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. He obtained his PhD in Biochemical Engineering from Kanazawa University, Japan. His current research interests focus on the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible and biodegradable Ionic Liquids and their applications in various fields including biocatalysis/catalysis, biomass degradation, surfactant technology, separation, and pharmaceutics including drug delivery and formulations .

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Email to CAPE@utp.edu.my for registration by

1st October 2017.

Seats are limited. A seat will be confirmed once

the payment / LOU is received. Confirmed

participants will be informed via email.