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JOURNAL 2015 (Coming)

JOURNAL 2014

1. Synthesis and application of polypyrrole/carrageenan nano-bio composite as a cathode catalyst in microbial fuel cells -Esmaeili, C., Ghasemi, M., Heng, L.Y., Ilbeygi, H., Ismail, A.F. -Carbohydrate Polymers, 114, pp. 253-259

2. Investigation of submerged membrane photocatalytic reactor (sMPR) operating parameters during oily wastewater treatment process -Ong, C.S., Lau, W.J., Goh, P.S., Ng, B.C., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination 353, pp. 48-56

3. A comparison between blending and surface deposition methods for the preparation of iron oxide/polysulfone nanocomposite membranes -Homayoonfal, M., Mehrnia, M.R., Shariaty-Niassar, M., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T. -354, pp. 125-142

4. Multifunctional carbon nanotubes in water treatment: The present, past and future – Rasel Das , Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid , Md. Eaqub Ali , Ahmad Fauzi Ismail,M.S.M. Annuar , Seeram Ramakrishna -Desalination 354, pp. 160-179

5. The effect of UV irradiation on PSf/TiO2 mixed matrix membrane for chromium rejection -Jyothi, M.S., Nayak, V., Padaki, M., Geetha Balakrishna, R., Ismail, A.F. -Source of the DocumentDesalination 354, pp. 189-199

6. Production of mixed matrix hollow fiber membrane for CO2/CH4 separation -Zulhairun, A.K., Ng, B.C., Ismail, A.F., Surya Murali, R., Abdullah, M.S. -Separation and Purification Technology 137, pp. 1-12

7. The role of layered silicate loadings and their dispersion states on the gas separation performance of mixed matrix membrane -Zulhairun, A.K., Ismail, A.F. -Journal of Membrane Science 468, pp. 20-30

8. Preparation and antifouling properties of PVDF ultrafiltration membranes with polyaniline (PANI) nanofibers and hydrolysed PSMA (H-PSMA) as additives – Pereira, V.R., Isloor, A.M., Bhat, U.K., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination 351, pp. 220-227

9. Preparation and evaluation of heavy metal rejection properties of polysulfone/chitosan, polysulfone/N-succinyl chitosan and polysulfone/N-propylphosphonyl chitosan blend ultrafiltration membranes -Kumar, R., Isloor, A.M., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination 350, pp. 102-108

10. The impact of ZIF-8 particle size and heat treatment on CO2/CH4 separation using asymmetric mixed matrix membrane -Nordin, N.A.H.M., Ismail, A.F., Mustafa, A., Murali, R.S., Matsuura, T. -RSC Advances 4 (94), pp. 52530-52541

11. The potential of thin film nanocomposite membrane in reducing organic fouling in forward osmosis process -Emadzadeh, D., Lau, W.J., Matsuura, T., Hilal, N., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination 348, pp. 82-88

12. Transport properties of SPEEK nanocomposite proton conducting membranes: Optimization of additives content by response surface methodology -Ilbeygi, H., Mayahi, A., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T., Zaidi, S.M.J. -Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Article in Press

13. Study on the effect of air-gap length on properties and performance of surface modified PVDF hollow fiber membrane contactor for carbon dioxide absorption -Korminouri, F., Rahbari-Sisakht, M., Rana, D., Matsuura, T., Ismail, A.F. -Separation and Purification Technology ,132, pp. 601-609

14. Polyaniline in situ modified halloysite nanotubes incorporated asymmetric mixed matrix membrane for gas separation – Surya Murali, R., Padaki, M., Matsuura, T., Abdullah, M.S., Ismail, A.F. -Separation and Purification Technology ,132, pp. 187-194

15. Adsorptive removal of humic acid by zirconia embedded in a poly(ether sulfone) membrane -Lukka Thuyavan, Y., Anantharaman, N., Arthanareeswaran, G., Ismail, A.F. -Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 53 (28), pp. 11355-11364

16. Modification of polyethersulfone using sericin and polyvinylpyrrolidone for cadmium ion removal by polyelectrolyte-enhanced ultrafiltration -Lukka Thuyavan, Y., Anantharaman, N., Arthanareeswaran, G., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination and Water Treatment, Article in Press

17. Improved permeation properties of polyacrylonitrile-based ultrafiltration membranes incorporated with poly(vinyl alcohol) – Nazri, N.A.M., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F., Veerasamy, D. -Desalination and Water Treatment ,Article in Press

18. Preparation and characterization study of PPEES/chitosan composite membrane crosslinked with tripolyphosphate -Shenvi, S., Ismail, A.F., Isloor, A.M., -Desalination 344, pp. 90-96

19. Enhanced oil-water separation using polysulfone membranes modified with polymeric additives -Pagidi, A., Saranya, R., Arthanareeswaran, G., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T. – Source of the DocumentDesalination 344, pp. 280-288

20. Study on the thin film composite poly(piperazine-amide) nanofiltration membrane: Impacts of physicochemical properties of substrate on interfacial polymerization formation -Misdan, N., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T., Rana, D. -Desalination 344, pp. 198-205

21. Fabrication of magnetic nanocomposite membrane for separation of organic contaminant from water -Homayoonfal, M., Mehrnia, M.R., Shariaty-Niassar, M., Sarrafzadeh, M.H., Fauzi Ismail, A. -Desalination and Water Treatment, Article in Press

22. Study on CO2 stripping from water through novel surface modified PVDF hollow fiber membrane contactor – Rahbari-Sisakht, M., Rana, D., Matsuura, T., Padaki, M., Ismail, A.F. -Chemical Engineering Journal 246, pp. 306-310

23. Effect of bio-mediated route synthesized silver nanoparticles for modification of polyethersulfone membranes -Ananth, A., Arthanareeswaran, G., Ismail, A.F., Mok, Y.S., Matsuura, T. -Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects

24. Mixed matrix membranes of Pebax-1657 loaded with 4A zeolite for gaseous separations -surya Murali, R., Ismail, A.F., Rahman, M.A., Sridhar, S. -Separation and Purification Technology

25. Evaluation of FO-RO and PRO-RO designs for power generation and seawater desalination using impaired water feeds -Altaee, A., Sharif, A., Zaragoza, G., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination,Article in Press

26. Effect of solvent annealing on the crystallinity of spray coated ternary blend films prepared using low boiling point solvents -Aziz, F., Ismail, A.F., Aziz, M., Soga, T. – Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification 79, pp. 48-55

27. Characteristic and performance of polyvinylidene fluoride membranes blended with different additives in direct contact membrane distillation -Chong, K.C., Lai, S.O., Lee, K.M., Ismail, A.F., Ooi, B.S. -Desalination and Water Treatment, Article in Press

28. Asymmetric mixed matrix membrane incorporating organically modified clay particle for gas separation -Zulhairun, A.K., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T., Abdullah, M.S., Mustafa, A. -Chemical Engineering Journal ,241, pp. 495-50 29. Effect of substrate and enzyme concentration on cyclodextrin production in a hollow fibre membrane reactor system -Mimi Sakinah, A.M., Ismail, A.F., Illias, R.Md., Hassan, O., Matsuura, T. -Separation and Purification Technology, 124, pp. 61-67

30. Predicting the structural parameters of integrally skinned porous membranes -Hashemifard, S.A., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T., Hilal, N. -Journal of Membrane Science ,454, pp. 451-462

31. Improving performance and antifouling capability of PES UF membranes via blending with highly hydrophilic hydrous manganese dioxide nanoparticles – Authors of DocumentJamshidi Gohari, R., Halakoo, E., Nazri, N.A.M., Matsuura, T., Ismail, A.F. -Desalination ,335 (1), pp. 87-95

32. Assessment of atomic force microscopy for characterization of PTFE membranes for membrane distillation (MD) process -Shirazi, M.A., Kargari, A., Tabatabaei, M., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T. -Desalination and Water Treatment, Article in Press

33. A novel thin film composite forward osmosis membrane prepared from PSf-TiO2 nanocomposite substrate for water desalination -Emadzadeh, D., Lau, W.J., Matsuura, T., Rahbari-Sisakht, M., Ismail, A.F. -Chemical Engineering Journal ,237, pp. 70-80

34. Fouling characterization of polysulfone-grafted-methyl methacrylate membrane -Yunos, M.Z., Harun, Z., Basri, H., Taib, H., Ismail, A.F. -Applied Mechanics and Materials ,465-466, pp. 819-823

35. Studies on fouling by natural organic matter (NOM) on polysulfone membranes: Effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) -Yunos, M.Z., Harun, Z., Basri, H., Ismail, A.F. – Desalination 333, pp. 36-44

36. Analysis of Polyetherimide/N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone/nonsolvent phase separation behavior -Bakeri, G., Ismail, A.F., Rahimnejad, M., Matsuura, T. -Journal of Polymer Research ,21 (4), 386

37. A facile modification approach for polyacrylonitrile-based UF hollow fiber membrane utilizing polyacrylonitrile-g-poly(vinyl alcohol) graft copolymer -Nazri, N.A.M., Lau, W.J., Padaki, M., Ismail, A.F. -Journal of Polymer Research ,21(11)

38. Treatment of aerobic treated palm oil mill effluent (AT-POME) by using TiO2 Photocatalytic process -Tan, Y.H., Goha, P.S., Lai, G.S., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering) ,70 (2), pp. 61-63

39. Ultrafiltration as a pretreatment for seawater desalination: A review -Lau, W.J., Goh, P.S., Ismail, A.F., Lai, S.O. -Membrane Water Treatment,5 (1), pp. 15-29

40. Nanosilica and H-Mordenite incorporated Poly(ether-block-amide)-1657 membranes for gaseous separations -Surya Murali, R., Praveen Kumar, K., Ismail, A.F., Sridhar, S. -Microporous and Mesoporous Materials,197, pp. 291-298

41. Aqueous room temperature synthesis of zeolitic imidazole framework 8 (ZIF-8) with various concentrations of triethylamine -Nordin, N.A.H.M., Ismail, A.F., Mustafa, A., (…), Rana, D., Matsuura, T. -RSC Advances ,4 (63), pp. 33292-33300

42. Directional alignment of carbon nanotubes in polymer matrices: Contemporary approaches and future advances -Goh, P.S., Ismail, A.F., Ng, B.C. -Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing,56, pp. 103-126

43. Performance enhancement of microbial fuel cell by PVDF/Nafion nanofibre composite proton exchange membrane -Shahgaldi, S., Ghasemi, M., Wan Daud, W.R., (…), Alam, J., Ismail, A.F. -Fuel Processing Technology,124, pp. 290-295

44. Performance of polyphenylsulfone-based solvent resistant nanofiltration membranes in removing dyes from methanol solution -Sani, N.A.A., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),70 (2), pp. 29-32

45. Carbon dioxide permeation characteristics in asymmetric polysulfone hollow fiber membrane: Effect of constant heating and progressive heating -Bin Azhari, M.A., Binti Omar, N., Binti Mustaffa, N., Ismail, A.F. -Advanced Materials Research,896, pp. 37-40

46. Concentration of glycerol from dilute glycerol wastewater using sweeping gas membrane distillation -Shirazi, M.M.A., Kargari, A., Tabatabaei, M., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T. -Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification,78, pp. 58-66

47. Effect of starch addition on microstructure and strength of ball clay membrane -Bazin, M.M., Ahmat, M.A., Zaidan, N., Ismail, A.F., Ahmad, N. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 117-120

48. Preparation and characterization of PVDF-Tio2 composite membranes blended with different Mw of PVP for oily wastewater treatment using submerged membrane system -Ong, C.S., Lau, W.J., Goh, P.S., Ismail, A.F. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 53-56

49. Synthesis and preparation of asymmetric PSf/ZIF-8 mixed matrix membrane for CO2/CH4 separation -Nordin, N.A.H.M., Ismail, A.F., Mustafa, A. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 73-76

50. Simulation of drying for multilayer membranes -Harun, Z., Ong, T.C., Ismail, A.F. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 107-115

51. Preparation of high performance SPEEK/Cloisite 15A nanocomposite membrane via advanced membrane formulation method -Jaafar, J., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T., (…), Yusof, N., Lau, W.J. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),70 (2), pp. 93-96

52. Blend polyvinylidene fluoride/surface modifying macromolecule hollow fiber membrane contactors for CO2 absorption -Mansourizadeh, A., Aslmahdavi, Z., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T. -International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control,26, pp. 83-92

53. Carbon dioxide (CO2) separation from natural gas using single-layer and dual-layer mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) -Ahmad, S.H., Othman, M.H.D., Rahman, M.A., Jaafar, J., Ismail, A.F. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 67-71

54. Effect of operating condition on polysulfone/PEG/silica membrane fouling in wastewater separation -Harun, Z., Yunos, M.Z., Jamalludin, M.R., (…), Basri, H., Ismail, A.F. -WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences,87, pp. 99-106

55. Effect of PVP Molecular Weights on the Properties of PVDF-TiO2 Composite Membrane for Oily Wastewater Treatment Process -Ong, C.S., Lau, W.J., Goh, P.S., (…), Matsuura, T., Ismail, A.F. -Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia) 49 (15), pp. 2303-2314

56. Preparation and characterization of PVDF-montmorillonite mixed matrix hollow fiber membrane for gas-liquid contacting process -Rezaei, M., Ismail, A.F., Hashemifard, S.A., Matsuura, T. -Chemical Engineering Research and Design,92 (11), pp. 2449-2460

57. Synthesis and characterization of thin film nanocomposite forward osmosis membrane with hydrophilic nanocomposite support to reduce internal concentration polarization -Emadzadeh, D., Lau, W.J., Matsuura, T., Ismail, A.F., Rahbari-Sisakht, M. -Journal of Membrane Science,449, pp. 74-85

58. Effect of air-gap length on carbon dioxide stripping performance of a surface modified polysulfone hollow fiber membrane contactor -Rahbari-Sisakht, M., Korminouri, F., Emadzadeh, D., Matsuura, T., Ismail, A.F. -RSC Advances,4 (103), pp. 59519-59527

59. Effect of sintering aid on CGO electrolyte for the fabrication of low cost, structural-controlled solid oxide fuel cell -Manakor, K., Jamil, S.M., Othman, M.H.D., (…), Jaafar, J., Ismail, A.F. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),70 (2), pp. 33-39

60. Novel polyethersulfone (PES)/hydrous manganese dioxide (HMO) mixed matrix membranes with improved anti-fouling properties for oily wastewater treatment process -Jamshidi Gohari, R., Halakoo, E., Lau, W.J., (…), Matsuura, T., Ismail, A.F. -RSC Advances,4 (34), pp. 17587-17596

61. Preparation and characterization of matrimid-based carbon membrane supported on tube for co2 separation -Salleh, W.N.W., Isa, N.A.I.M., Sazali, N., Ismail, A.F. -Advanced Materials Research,1025-1026, pp. 770-775

62. The role and prospect of nanomaterials in polymeric membrane for water and wastewater treatment: A state-of-the-art overview -Ismail, A.F., Goh, P.S. -Advanced Materials Research,896, pp. 3-6

63. State-of-the-art membrane based CO2 separation using mixed matrix membranes (MMMs): An overview on current status and future directions -Rezakazemi, M., Ebadi Amooghin, A., Montazer-Rahmati, M.M., Ismail, A.F., Matsuura, T. -Progress in Polymer Science,39 (5), pp. 817-861

64. Treatment of restaurant wastewater using ultrafiltration and nanofiltration membranes -Zulaikha, S., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F., Jaafar, J. -Journal of Water Process Engineering,2, pp. 58-62

65. Influence of polymer concentration in casting solution and solvent-solute-membrane interactions on performance of polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) nanofiltration membrane in alcohol solvents -Sani, N.A.A., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F. -Journal of Polymer Engineering,34 (6), pp. 489-500

66. Characterization of polyethersulfone/cloisite 15A mixed matrix membrane for CO2/CH4 separation -Ismail, N.M., Ismail, A.F., Mustaffa, A., -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 83-87

67. The potential of membrane distillation in recovering water from hot dyeing solution -Mokhtar, N.M., Lau, W.J., Ismail, A.F. – Journal of Water Process Engineering,2, pp. 71-78

68. Polyvinylidene fluoride and polyetherimide hollow fiber membranes for CO2 stripping in membrane contactor – Naim, R., Ismail, A.F., Cheer, N.B., Abdullah, M.S. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 61-65

69. Asymmetric polysulfone-cloisite 15A® nanocomposite membrane for gas separation -Zulhairun, A.K., Ismail, A.F., Mustafaa, A. -Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering),69 (9), pp. 61-65

70. Gas permeation properties and characterization of polymer based carbon membrane -Sazali, N., Salleh, W.N.W., Harun, Z., Ismail, A.F. -Advanced Materials Research,983, pp. 246-250

71. Porous polyethersulfone hollow fiber membrane in gas-liquid contacting processes -Bakeri, G., Ismail, A.F., Rahimnejad, M., Matsuura, T. -Chemical Engineering Research and Design,92 (7), pp. 1381-1390

72. Experimental study on the performance and long-term stability of PVDF/montmorillonite hollow fiber mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation process -Rezaei, M., Ismail, A.F., Hashemifard, S.A., Bakeri, G., Matsuura, T. -International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control,26, pp. 147-157

JOURNAL 2012

1. H. Hasbullah,S. Kumbharkar,A.F. Ismail,K. Li,Asymmetric hollow fibre membranes based on ring-substituted polyaniline and investigation towards its gas transport properties,Journal of Membrane Science,Volume 397-398,Pages 38-50,April 15 (2012).
2. R. Naim, A.F. Ismail, A. Mansourizadeh, Preparation of microporous PVDF hollow fiber membrane contactors for CO2 stripping from diethanolamine solution, Journal of Membrane Science,Volume 392-393,Pages 29-37,March 1 (2012).
3. M. Rahbari-sisakht, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Development of asymmetric polysulfone hollow fiber membrane contactor for CO2 absorption, Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 86,Pages 215-220,February 15 (2012).
4. W.N.W. Salleh, A.F. Ismail, Effects of carbonization heating rate on CO2 separation of derived carbon membranes, Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 88,Pages 174-183,March 22 (2012).
5. Gh. Bakeri, T. Matsuura, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, A novel surface modified polyetherimide hollow fiber membrane for gas-liquid contacting processes, Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 89,Pages 160-170,March 22 (2012).
6. M. Rahbari-sisakht, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Effect of bore fluid composition on structure and performance of asymmetric polysulfone hollow fiber membrane contactor for CO2 absorption, Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 88,Pages 99-106,March 22 (2012).
7. M.F.A. Wahab, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Studies on gas permeation performance of asymmetric polysulfone hollow fiber mixed matrix membranes using nanosized fumed silica as fillers, Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 86,Pages 41-48,February 15 (2012).
8. Muhammad Faisal Siddiqui, Mimi Sakinah, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, A.W. Zularisam, The anti-biofouling effect of Piper betle extract against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and bacterial consortium, Desalination,Volume 288,Pages 24-30,March 1 (2012).
9. E. Yuliwati, A.F. Ismail, W.J. Lau, B.C. Ng, A. Mataram, M.A. Kassim, Effects of process conditions in submerged ultrafiltration for refinery wastewater treatment: Optimization of operating process by response surface methodology, Desalination,Volume 287,Pages 350-361,February 15 (2012).
10. A.Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Influence of membrane morphology on characteristics of porous hydrophobic PVDF hollow fiber contactors for CO2 stripping from water, Desalination,Volume 287,Pages 220-227,February 15 (2012).
11. N. Misdan, W.J. Lau, A.F. Ismail, Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination by thin-film composite membrane-Current development,challenges and future prospects, Desalination,Volume 287,Pages 228-237,February 15 (2012).
12. H. Basri, A.F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Microstructure and anti-adhesion properties of PES/TAP/Ag hybrid ultrafiltration membrane, Desalination,Volume 287,Pages 71-77,February 15 (2012).
13. D. Veerasamy, A.F. Ismail, Rehabilitation of fouled membrane from natural rubber skim latex concentration through membrane autopsy and ultrasonication enhanced membrane cleaning procedure, Desalination,Volume 286,Pages 235-241,February 1 (2012).
14. W.J. Lau, A.F. Ismail, N. Misdan, M.A. Kassim, A recent progress in thin film composite membrane: A review, Desalination,Volume 287,Pages 190-199,February 15 (2012).
15. N. Yusof, A.F. Ismail, Post spinning and pyrolysis processes of polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fiber and activated carbon fiber: A review, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis,Volume 93,Pages 1-13.
16. Mahesh Padaki,Arun M. Isloor,A.F. Ismail, M.S. Abdullah, Synthesis,characterization and desalination study of novel PSAB and Mpsab blend membranes with polysulfone (PSF), Desalination,Volume 295,Pages 35-42,Jun 1 (2012).
17. M.A.R. Saidin, A.F. Ismail, S.M. Sanip, P.S. Goh, M. Aziz, M. Tanemura, Controlled growth of carbon nanofibers using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition: Effect of catalyst thickness and gas ratio, Thin solid films,Volume 520,Issue 7,Pages 2575-2581,January 31 (2012).
18. N. Yusof, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, Effects of the activation temperature on the polyacrylonitrile/acrylamide-based activated carbon fibers, Materials letters,Volume 82,Pages 16-18.
19. Juhana Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Effect of Dispersion State of Cloisite15AVR on the Performance of SPEEK/Cloisite15A Nanocomposite Membrane for DMFC Application, Journal of Applied Polymer Science,Volume 124,Pages 969-977.
20. N. Droushiotis, A. Torabi, M. H. D. Othman, T. H. Etsell and G. H. Kelsall, Effects of lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite (LSCF) cathode properties on hollow fibre micro-tubular SOFC performances, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry,Volume 42,Issue 7,Pages 517-526,July 2012.
21. Norhaniza Yusof and Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Polyacrylonitrile/acrylamide-based carbon fibers  prepared using a solvent-free coagulation process: Fiber properties and its  structure  evolution during stabilization and carbonization, Polymer Engineering & Science Journal,Volume 52,Issue 2,Pages 360-366,February 2012.
22. Gh. Bakeri, T. Matsuura, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, Development of high performance surface modified polyetherimide hollow fiber membrane for gas-liquid contacting processes, Chemical Engineering Journal,Volume 198-199,Pages 327-337.

JOURNAL 2011

1. H. Basri, A. F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Polyethersulfone-silver composite ultrafiltration membrane: Effect of PVP molecular weight on morphology and antibacterial activity, Desalination, Volume 273, Issue 1 (2011), 72-80.
2. E. Yuliawati, A. F. Ismail, Effect of additives concentration on the surface properties and performance of PVDF hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes for refinery produced wastewater treatment, Desalination, Volume 273, Issue 1 (June 2011), 226-234.
3.  J. Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, SPEEK/Cloisite 15A®/2,4,6-triaminopyrimidine polymer-nanoclay inorganic membrane for DMFC applications, under review in Composites Science and Technology
4. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, A developed asymmetric PVDF hollow fiber membrane structure for CO₂ absorption,  International Greenhouse Gas Control, Volume 5, Issue 2, (March 2011), 374-380.
5. H. Hasbullah, Kumbakhar, A.F. Ismail, K. Li, Preparation of polyaniline asymmetric hollow fiber membranes and investigation towards gas separation performance, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 366, Issues 1-2, (1 January 2011) 116-124.
6. A.F. Ismail, R. Norida, W.A.W. Ab. Rahman, T. Matsuura, S. A. Hashemifard, Preparation and characterization of hyperthin-skinned and high performance polyethrsulfone membrane for gas separation, Desalination, Volume 273, Issue 1 (1 June 2011), 93-104.
7. N.A.A. Hamid, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, A.W. Zularisam, W.J. Lau, E. Yuliwati, M.S. Abdullah, Morphological and separation performance study of Polysulfone/Titanium Dioxide (PSF/TiO2) ultrafiltration membranes for humic acid removal, Desalination, Volume273, Issue 1 (1 June, 2011), 85-92.
8. S.M. Sanip, A.F. Ismail, P.S. Goh, T. Soga, T. Tanemura, H. Yasuhiko, Gas Separation Properties of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes Mixed Matrix Membranes, Separation and Purification Technology, Volume 78, Issue 2 (11 April, 2011), 208-213.
9. S.S. Mohtar, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Preparation and characterization of SPEEK/MMT-STA composite membrane for DMFC application, J. Membrane Science, Volume 371, Issue 1-2, (1 April, 2011), 10-19.
10. W.N.W. Salleh, A.F. Ismail, Gas permeation properties and characterization of polyitherimide/polyvinylpyrrolidone-based carbon hollow fiber membrane for CO₂/CH₄ separation, International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2(1) (2011), 15-19.
11. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, CO₂ Stripping from water through PVDF hollow fiber membrane contactor, Desalination, Volume 273, Issues 2-3, 15 June 2011, Pages 386-390.
12. E. Yuliwati, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, M.A. Kassim, M.S. Abdullah, Characterization of surface-modified porous PVDF hollow fibers for refinery wastewater treatment using microscopic observation,Desalination,Volume 283,Issue SI,Pages 206-213,December 1 (2011).
13. S.A.Hashemifard, A.F.Ismail, T. Matsuura, Effect of montmorillonite nono-clay fillers on PEI mixed matrix membrane for CO₂ removal, Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 170, 15 May 2011, Pages 316-325.
14. W.N.W. Salleh, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura and M.S. Abdullah, Precursor selection and process conditions in the preparation of carbon membrane for gas separation: A review, Separation & Purification Review, 40: 4,  (2011) 261 — 311.
15. N. Yusof, A.F. Ismail, Polyacrylonitrile/acrylamide-based carbon fibers prepared using solvent-free coagulation process: Effect of acrylamide loading on the resulting fiber properties and its structure evolution during stabilization and carbonization, Polymer Engineering Science, In Press.
16. D. S. A. Mahmood, A.F. Ismail, A. Mustapa, T. Matsuura, Effect of Solvent Type on the Formation and Physical Properties of Polyacrylonitrile Fiber via Solvent-free Coagulation Bath, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Article first published online: 21 MAR 2011, DOI: 10.1002/app.33796
17. S. A.Hashemifard, A.F.Ismail, T. Matsuura, Mixed matrix membrane incorporated with large pore size halloysite nanotubes (HNT) as fillers for gas separation: Experimental, J. Colloid and Interphase Science, Volume 359, Issue 2, 15 July 2011, Pages 359-370.
18. S. A.Hashemifard, A.F.Ismail, T. Matsuura, Co-casting technique for fabrication dual-layer flat sheet membrane for gas separation, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 375, Issues 1-2, 15 June 2011, Pages 258-267.
19. J. Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Preparation and performance properties of SPEEK nanocomposite membranes for DMFC, Communicateed with Iranian Polymer Journal
20. A.F. Ismail, N. Hamid, A. Mustafa, S.A. Hashemifard, Fabrication and characterization of polyethersulfone/multi-walled carbon nanotubes mixed matrix membranes for gas separation, In Press, Separation and Purification Technology.
21. A.W. Zularisam, Anwar Ahmad, Mimi Sakinah, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Role of natural organic matter (NOM), colloidal particles, and solution chemistry on ultrafiltration performance, Separation and Purification Technology, Volume 78, Issue 2, 11 April 2011, 189-200
22. W.J. Lau, A.F. Ismail, N. Misdan, M.A. Kassim, A recent progress in thin film composite membrane: A Review, Desalination, In Press
23. P.S. Goh, B.C. Ng, A.F. Ismail, S. Sanip, M. Aziz, M.A. Kasim, Effect of Dispersed Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes on Mixed Matrix Membranes for O₂/N₂ Separation, Separation Science and Technology, 46:8, (2011), 1250-1261.
24. S. A.Hashemifard, A.F.Ismail, T. Matsuura, Mixed matrix membrane incorporated with large pore size halloysite nanotubes (HNT) as fillers for gas separation: Morphological Diagram, Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 172, Issue 1, 1 august 2011, Pages 581-590
25. The performance of SPEEK/Cloisite15A® nanocomposite membrane for DMFC application, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, In Press
26. A.F.Ismail, S. Hashemifard, T. Matsuura, Facilitated Transport Effect of Ag⁺ Ion Exchanged Halloysite Nanotubes on the Performance of Polyetherimide Mixed Matrix Membrane for Gas Separation, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 379 (2011), Pages 378-385.
27. W.N.W. Salleh, A.F. Ismail, Carbon hollow fiber membranes derived from PEI/PVP for gas separation, Separation and Purification Technology, Volume 80, Issue 3, 18 August 2011, Pages 541-548.
28. Gh. Bakeri, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, S. Shariaty, Investigation on the effects of fabrication parameters on the structure and properties of surface-modified membranes using response surface methodology, Journal of Applied Polymer Science., Vol. 123, 2812–2827 (2012)
29. P.S. Goh, A.F. Ismail, S. Sanip, B.C. Ng, M. Aziz, Recent Advances of Inorganic Fillers in Mixed Matrix Membrane for Gas Separation, Separation and Purification Technology Volume 81, Issue 3, 10 October 2011, Pages 243-264.
30. P.S. Goh, A.F. Ismail, S. Sanip, B.C. Ng, M. Aziz Pre-Treatment of Carbon Nanotube for Polyetherimide Mixed Matrix Hollow Fibers, under review in Applied Surface Science.
31. R. Saidin, A.F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Controlled Growth of Carbon Nanofibers using Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition: Effect of Catalyst Thickness and Gas Ratio, In Press in Thin Solid Film
32. Gh. Bakeri, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, S. Shariaty, The effect of phase inversion promoters on the structure and performance of polyetherimide hollow fiber membrane using in gas-liquid contacting process, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 383, Issue 1-2, November 2011, Pages 159-169.
33. Juhana Jaafar, A.F.Ismail, T. Matsuura, Performance of SPEEEK based polymer-nanoclay inorganic membrane for DMFC, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 382, Issue 1-2, October 2011, Pages 202-211.
34. M.F.A. Wahab, A.F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton, Studies on Gas Permeation Performance of Asymmetric Polysulfone Hollow Fiber Mixed Matrix Membranes using Nanosize Fumed silica as Fillers, In Press in Separation and Purification Technology
35. W.N.W. Salleh, A.F. Ismail, Fabrication and Characterization of PEI/PVP-based Carbon Hollow Fiber Membranes for CO2/CH4 and CO2.N2 Separation, In Press in AIChE Journal.
36. M. Rahbari, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Fabrication and characterization of asymmetric Polysulfone hollow fiber membrane contactor for CO2 Absorption, Under Review in Journal of Hazourdous Materials
37. D. Veerasamy, A.F. Ismail, Rehabilitation of fouled membrane from natural rubber skim latex concentration through membrane autopsy and ultrasonication enhanced membrane cleaning procedure, In Press in in Desalination.
38. H. Basri, A.F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Microstructure and Anti-Adhesion Properties of PES/TAP/Ag Hybrid Ultrafiltration Membrane, In Press in Desalination.
39. N. Masdan, W. J. Lau, A.F. Ismail, Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination by Thin film Composite Membrane- Current Development, Challenges and Future Prospect, In Press in Desalination.
40. N. Yusof, A.F. Ismail, Post Spinning and Pyrolysis Processes of Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based Carbon Fiber and Activated Carbon Fiber: A Review, In Press in Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolisis
41. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Influence of Membrane Morpholohy and Characterisctics of PVDF Hollow Fiber Membrane for CO2 Stripping from Water, In Press in Desalination
42. A.F. Ismail, N. Yusof, Polyacrylonitrile/acrylamide based carbon fibers prepared using solvent free coagulation, In Press in Society of Plastic Engineers, Plastic Research Online
43. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Preparation and characterization of porous PVDF hollow fiber membranes for CO2 absorption: Effect of different non-solvent additives in the polymer dope,International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control,Volume 5,Issue 4,July 2011,Pages 640-648.
44. E.Yuliwati,A.F. Ismail,T. Matsuura,M.A. Kassim,M.S. Abdullah,Effect of modified PVDF hollow fiber submerged ultrafiltration membrane for refinery wastewater treatment, Desalination,Volume 283,Pages 214-220,December 1 (2011).
45. A.F. Ismail, N.H. Rahim, A.Mustafa,T. Matsuura,B.C. Ng,S. Abdullah,S.A. Hashemifard, Gas separation performance of polyethersulfone/multi-walled carbon nanotubes mixed matrix membranes,Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 80,Issue 1,Pages 20-31.
46. H. Hasbullah,A.F. Ismail, S. Kumbharkar,K. Li, Preparation of polyaniline asymmetric hollow fiber membranes and investigation towards gas separation performance,Journal of Membrane Science,Volume 366,Issue 1-2,January 2011,Pages 116-124.

JOURNAL 2010

1. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, A mathematical analysis of hollow fiber spinning: Bore and dope velocity profiles in the air gap, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 348, Issues 1-2, 15 February 2010, Pages 13-20.
2. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Effect of additives on the structure and performance of polysulfone hollow fiber membranes for CO₂absorption, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 348, Issues 1-2, 15 February 2010,Pages 260-267.
3. S.A.Hashemifard, A.F.Ismail, T. Matsuura. A New Theoretical Gas Permeability Model Using Resistance Modeling For Mixed Matrix Membrane Systems, Journal of Membrane Science,Volume 350, Issues 1-2, 15 March 2010, pages 259-268.
4. M. A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, Effect of raw multi wall carbon nanotubes on morphology and separation properties of polyimide membranes, Separation Science and Technology, Vol. 45 No.16 (2010)
5. Hatijah Basri, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Madzlan Aziz, Kazukiyo Nagai, Takeshi Matsuura, Mohd. Sohaimi Abdullah, Ng Be Cheer, Silver-filled Polyethersulfone Membranes for Antibacterial Applications -Effect of PVP and TAPaddition on silver dispersion, Desalination , Vol. 261, Issue 3, Pages 264-271.
6. F. Aziz and A.F Ismail, Preparation and characterization of cross-linked Matrimid® membranes using para-phenylenediamine for O2/N2 separation, Separation and Purification Technology,Volume 73, Issue 3, (2010) pp. 421-428.
7. A.Mataram, A.F Ismail, D. S. A. Mahmod and T. Matsuura, Characterization and mechanical properties of polyacrylonitrile/silica composite fibers prepared via dry-jet wet spinning process

   Letter, Materials Letters, Volume 64, Issue 17 (2010), Pages 1875-1878

8. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, Morphology and permeation properties of polysulfone membranes for gas separation: Effects of non-solvent additives and co-solvent,Separation and Purification Technology, Volume 72, Issue 2, 20 April 2010, Pages 194-202.
9. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, A mathematical analysis of hollow fiber spinning: Bore and dope velocity profiles in the air gap, Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 348, Issues 1-2, 15 February 2010, Pages 13-20
10. S. Sanip, A. F. Ismail, M. Aziz, T. Soga, T. Hayashi, M. Tanemura, Preparation and Characterization of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes in Polyimide Mixed Matrix Membranes, In Press, NANO
11. H. Basri, A.F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with silver nitrate loading for antibacterial application, in Press, Membrane Water Treatment.
12. Gh. Bakery, A. F. Ismail, M. Shariaty, T. Matsuura, Effect of polymer concentration on the structure and performance of polyetherimide hollow fiber membranes, Journal of MembraneScience.
13. Volume 363, Issues 1-2, 1 November 2010, Pages 103-111.
14. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, Hydro-dynamical behavior of the nascent hollow fibers in the air gap, communicated with Journal of Membrane Science.
15. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, Performance studies of mixed matrix membranes for gas separation: A review, In press in Separation and Purification Technology
16. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, Effect of chitosan as a functionalization agent on the performance and separation properties of polyimide-multi walled carbon nanotubes mixed matrix flat sheet membranes. In Press in Journal of membrane Science (2010).
17. Othman, N. H., A. F. Ismail, A. Mustafa A response surface methodology approach for analyzing the influence of tungstosilicic acid (SiWA) and silica oxide (SiO2) content and optimizing the parameters during the preparation of SPEEK composite membrane, under review in Separation and Purification Technology
18. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Effect of different non-solvent additives on phase-inversion behavior of the PVDF dope and hollow fiber membrane structure for CO2 abdorption, under review, in Separation and Purification Technology
19. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Effect of LiCL concentration in the polymer dope on the structure and performance of hydrophobic PVDF hollow fiber membranes for CO2 absorption,In Press, Chemical Engineering Journal.
20. J. Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Preparation and performance properties of SPEEK nanocomposite membranes for DMFC, Under Review, in Separation and Purification Technology
21. P. S. Goh, B. C. Ng, A. F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Surfactant Dispersed Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes/Polyetherimide Mixed Matrix Membrane, In Press, Solid State Sciences.
22. A.F. Ismail, A. Mansourizadeh, A comparative study on the structure and performance of porous polyvinylidene fluoride and polysulfone hollow fiber membranes for CO2 absorption, In Press, Journal of Membrane Science.
23. S. S. Moktar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, Preparation and characterization of SPEEK/MMT-STA composite membrane for DMFC application, under review in Journal of Membrane Science
24. H. Basri, A. F. Ismail, M. Aziz, Polyethersulfone-silver composite ultrafiltration membrane: Effect of PVP molecular weight on morphology and antibacterial activity, accepted for publication in Desalination.
25. E. Yuliawati, A. F. Ismail, Effect of additives concentration on the surface properties and performance of PVDF hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes for refinery produced wastewater treatment, accepted for publication in Desalination.
26. J. Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, SPEEK/Cloisite 15A®/2,4,6-triaminopyrimidine polymer-nanoclay inorganic membrane for DMFC applications, under review in Composites Science and Technology
27. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, A developed asymmetric PVDF hollow fiber membrane structure for CO₂ absorption, In Press, International Greenhouse Gas Control (2010)
28. H. Hasbullah, Kumbakhar, A.F. Ismail, K. Li, Preparation of polyaniline asymmetric hollow fiber membranes and investigation towards gas separation performance, In Press, Journal of Membrane Science
29. A.F. Ismail, N. Riduan, W.A.W. Ab. Rahman, T. Matsuur, S. A. Hashemifard, Preparation and characterization of hyperthin-skinned and high performance polyethrsulfone membrane for gas separation, Desalination, In Press.
30. S. S. Moktar, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, reparation and characterization of SPEEK/MMT-STA composite membrane for DMFC application, accepted for publication in Separation and Purification Technology
31. D. S. A. Mahmood, A.F. Ismail, A. Mustapa, T. Matsuura, Effect of Solvent Type on the Formation and Physical Properties of Polyacrylonitrile Fiber via Solvent-free Coagulation Bath, accepted for publication in Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

JOURNAL 2009

1. Lau, W. J. and Ismail, A.F., Theoretical studies on the morphology and electrical properties of blended PES/SPEEK nanofiltration membranes using different sulfonation degree of SPEEK. J. Membr. Sci. 334 (2009) 30-42
2. Woei-Jye Lau, A. F. Ismail, Polymeric nanofiltration membrane for textile dyeing wastewater treatment: Preparation, performance evaluation, transport modelling, and fouling control-A Review, Desalination, 245 (2009) 321-348
3. M.N.A. Mohd Norddin, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, T. Matsuura and S. Tabe, The effect of blending sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) with various charged surface modifying macromolecules on proton exchange membrane performance, Journal of Membrane Science, 328 (2009) 148-155
4. W.J Lau and A.F. Ismail, Theoretical studies on structural and electrical properties of PES/SPEEK blend nanofiltration membrane, AICHE Journal Vol. 55, (2009) 2081-2093.
5. Bolong, N., Ismail, A.F., Salim, M.R., Rana, D., Matsuura, T. Development and characterization of novel charged surface modification macromolecule to polyethersulfone hollow fiber membrane with polyvinylpyrrolidone and water . Journal of Membrane Science 331 (1-2) (2009) pp. 40-49
6. Mimi Sakinah, A.M., Ismail, A.F., Hassan, O., Zularisam, A.W., Illias, R.Md. Influence of starch pretreatment on yield of cyclodextrins and performance of ultrafiltration membranes.Desalination 238 (1-3) (2009) pp. 317-333
7. Bolong, N., Ismail, A.F., Salim, M.R., Matsuura, T. A review of the effects of emerging contaminants in wastewater and options for their removal. Desalination 238 (1-3) (2009) pp. 229-246
8. Ismail, A.F., Othman, N.H., Mustafa, A. Sulfonated polyether ether ketone composite membrane using tungstosilicic acid supported on silica-aluminium oxide for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). Journal of Membrane Science 328 (1-2) (2009) pp. 18-29
9. Zularisam, A.W., Ismail, A.F., Salim, M.R., Sakinah, M., Matsuura, T. Application of coagulation-ultrafiltration hybrid process for drinking water treatment: Optimization of operating conditions using experimental design. Separation and Purification Technology 65 (2) (2009) pp. 193-210
10. Mansourizadeh, A, Ismail, A.F. Hollow fiber gas–liquid membrane contactors for acid gas capture: A review. Journal of Hazardous Materials. Vol 171, Issues 1-3, 15 November 2009, 38-53
11. J. Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura. Preparation and barrier properties of SPEEK/Cloisite 15A®/TAP nanocomposite membrane for DMFC application. Journal of Membrane Science. Volume 345, Issues 1-2, 1 December 2009, 119-127
12. A. F. Ismail, P. S. Goh, S. M. Sanip, M. Aziz. Transport and Separation Properties of Carbon Nanotubes-Mixed Matrix Membranes. Separation and Purification Technology. Volume 70, Issues 1, 19 November 2009, 12-26
13. J. Jaafar, A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura. Preparation and barrier properties of SPEEK/Cloisite 15A®/TAP nanocomposite membrane for DMFC application. Journal of Membrane Science.,Volume 345, Issues 1-2, 1 December 2009, Pages 119-127
14. S. A. Hashemifard, A. F. Ismail and T. Matsuura. Prediction of Gas Permeability Mixed Matrix Membrane Using Theoretical Model. Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 347, Issues 1-2, 1 February 2010, Pages 53-61.
15. W-J. Lau and A. F. Ismail. Effect of SPEEK Content on the Morphology and Electrical Properties of PES/SPEEK Blend Nanofiltration Membrane. Desalination, Volume 249, Issue 3, 25 December 2009, Pages 996-1005.
16. W. J. Lau and A. F. Ismail. Application of Response Surface Methodology in PES/SPEEK Blend NF Membrane for Dyeing Solution Treatment. Membrane Water Treatment. In Press.
17. S. M. Sanip, A. F. Ismail, M. Aziz and T.Soga, Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes For Mixed Matrix Membrane, IEICE TRANS. ELECTRON. Vol. E92-C, No. 12 Dec 2009, 1427-1431
18. J.C. Tee, A. F. Ismail, M. Aziz and T.Soga, Influence of Catalyst Preparation on Synthesis of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes, IEICE TRANS. ELECTRON. Vol. E92-C, No. 12 Dec 2009, 1421-1425
19. M.A. Aroon, A.F. Ismail, M.M. Montazer-Rahmati, T. Matsuura, A mathematical analysis of hollow fiber spinning: Bore and dope velocity profiles in the air gap, Journal of Membrane Science, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 27 October 2009
20. A. Mansourizadeh, A.F. Ismail, Effect of additives on the structure and performance of polysulfone hollow fiber membranes for CO2 absorption, Journal of Membrane Science,

JOURNAL 2008

1. A.W. Zularisam, A.F. Ismail, M.R. Salim, Mimi Sakinah and T. Matsuura, Application of coagulation-ultrafiltration hybrid process for drinking water treatment: Optimization of operating conditions using experimental design, Separation and Purification Technology (2007)
2. T. D. Kusworo, A. F. Ismail, A. Mustafa and T. Matsuura, Dependence of Membrane Morphology and Performance on Preparation Conditions: The Shear Rate Effect in Membrane Casting,Separation and Purification Technology, 61(3), (2008) 249-257.
3. A.F. Ismail, T.D. Kusworo, and A. Mustafa, Enhanced gas separation performance of polyethersulfone mixed matrix hollow fiber membranes using novel Dynasylan Ameo silane agent, Journal of Membrane Science, 319 (2008) 306-312
4. Sakinah A.M.M., A. F. Ismail , Rosli M.I., Osman H., Zularisam A.W., T. Matsuura (2007).Cyclodextrin Production in Hollow Fiber Membrane Reactor System: Effect of Substrate Preparation. Separation and Purification Technology, 63 (2008) 163–171
5. Sakinah A.M.M., A. F Ismail, Rosli M.I., Osman H., Zularisam A.W.  (2007). Role of starch pretreatment temperature on types of produced cyclodextrins from raw tapioca starch.Malaysian Journal of Science, 27(1) (2008) 101-110
6. A.M. Mimi Sakinah, A.F. Ismail, R.M. Illias, A.W. Zularisam, O. Hassan, T. Matsuura.,Cyclodextrin production in hollow fiber membrane reactor system: Effect of substrate preparation. Separation and Purification Technology. 63 (1) (2008)163-171
7. A.F. Ismail, M.A. Rahman, A. Mustafa and T. Matsuura, The effect of processing conditions on a polyacrylonitrile fiber produced using a solvent-free free coagulation process, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 485(1-2) (2008) 251-257
8. W.A.W. Rafizah and A.F. Ismail, Effect of carbon molecular sieve sizing with poly(vinylpyrrolidone) K-15 on carbon molecular sieve-polysulfone mixed matrix membrane,Journal of Membrane Science, 307 (1) (2008) 53-61.
9. A. F. Ismail, R.A.Rahim, and W. A. W. Abdul Rahman, Characterization of Polyethersulfone/Matrimid® 5218 Miscible Blend Mixed Matrix Membranes for O2/N2 Gas Separation. Separation and Purification Technology. 63 (1) (2008) 200-206
10. A.F. Ismail , P. S. Goh, J. C. Tee, S. M. Sanip and M. Aziz, A review of purification techniques for carbon nanotubes, NANO: Brief Reports and Reviews, 3, 3 (2008) 127–143
11. A.F. Ismail, M.A. Rahman, A. Mustafa and T. Matsuura, The effect of processing conditions on a polyacrylonitrile fiber produced using a solvent-free free coagulation process. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 485, 1-2, (2008), 251-257
12. M.N.A. Mohd Norddin, A.F. Ismail, D. Rana, T. Matsuura, A. Mustafa and A. Tabe-Mohammadi,Characterization and performance of proton exchange membranes for direct methanol fuel cell: Blending of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) with charged surface modifying macromolecule, Journal of Membrane Science,  323 (2) (2008) 404-413
13. Tutuk D.K., A.F. Ismail, K. Li and A. Mustafa, The effect of type zeolite on the gas transport properties of polyimide-based mixed matrix membranes, Reactor, 13 (2008) 68-77
14. I. Ratman, A. F. Ismail, The Influence of Natural Gas Impurities to the Surface Tension of Blended Piperazine-N-Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) solution, Reactor, 13 (2008) 59-67
15. Ismail, A.F. and Lau, W. J., Influence of feed conditions on the rejection of salt and dye in aqueous solution by different characteristics of hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane.Desalination and Water Treatment. 6 (2009) 281-288
16. N. Bolong, A.F. Ismail, M.R. Salim, D. Rana, and T. Matsuura., Charged Surface Modifying Macromolecule (cSMM) Blends for Water Application. AIP Conference Proceedings 1136, 84.
17. H. Basri, A.F. Ismail, and M. Aziz., Effect of Different Incorporation Route on the Properties of Polyethersulfone-Silver Membrane. AIP Conference Proceedings 1136, 93.
18. S.M. Sanip, A.F. Ismail, M. Aziz, and T. Soga., Cyclodextrin-functionalized Carbon Nanotubes for Mixed Matrix Membrane. AIP Conference Proceedings 1136,196.
19. A.F.Ismail, W.R.RAhman, and F. Aziz., Development of Polysulfone (PSF)-Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMM) for O2/N2 Gas Separation, AIP Conference

    Proceedings 1136, 201.

20. J.C.Tee, M. Aziz and A.F. Ismail., Effect of Reaction Temperature and Flow Rate of Precursor on Formation of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. AIP Conference Proceedings 1136, 214.
21. M. A. R. Saidin, M. Aziz and A.F.Ismail, Parametric Studies of Thin Film Nickel Catalyst for the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes. AIP Conference Proceedings 1136, 219.
22. P.S Goh, A.F. Ismail and M. Aziz, Effect of Acid Oxidation on the Dispersion Property of  Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes, AIP Conference Proceedings 1136, 224.
23. V. Devaraj, I. Ahmad Fauzi and M. N. Zairossani, Characterisation of Foulants in a PVDF  Tubular Cross Flow Ultrafiltration Membrane by ATR/FTIR Spectrometry, Journal RubberResearch Volume 12(2), 71.
24. A.M and A.F. Ismail, Effects of Fabrication Parameters on the Morphology of Porous Polysulfone Hollow Fiber Membranes, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 81-89.
25. M.N.A Mohd-Norddin, A.F. Ismail, T. Matsuura and D. Rana, Charges Surface Modifying  Macromolecules in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 91-102.
26. A.F. Ismail and L.W. Jye, The Effect of Structural and Electrical Properties of Hollow Fiber  Nanofiltration Membranes on Salt and Dye Removal Under Different Solution Properties, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 103-113.
27. M.A.R. Saidin, M. Aziz and A.F. Ismail, Parametric Studies of Thin Film Nickel Catalyst for the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 115-121.
28. N. Bolong, A.F. Ismail, M.R. Salim and T. Matsuura, Miscibility Characteristics of Poly (Ethersulfone (Pes) Hollow Fiber Membranes with Charged-Surface Modifying Macromolecules (cSMM) for Water Separations Applications, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 123-132.
29. H. Basri, A.F. Ismail and M. Aziz, Effect of Different Solvent in the Preparation of  Polyethersulfone (Pes)-Ag Polymer Composite, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 133-140.
30. T.J Chee, M. Aziz and A.F. Ismail, Effect of Reaction Temperature and Flow Rate of Precursor on Formation of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes, Jurnal Teknologi No. 49 (F), (2008) 141-147.

JOURNAL 2007

1. Firas N. Ridha, Rosli M. Yunus, Mohd Rashid, Ahmad F. Ismail, “Dynamic delivery analysis of adsorptive natural gas storages at room temperature” Fuel Processing Technology,  88(4)(2007) 349-357.
2. Firas N. Ridha, Rosli M. Yunus, Mohd Rashid, Ahmad F. Ismail, “Thermal transient behavior of an ANG storage during dynamic discharge phase at room temperature Applied Thermal Engineering, 27 (2007) 55-62.
3. Firas N. Ridha, Rosli M. Yunus, Mohd. Rashid and Ahmad F. Ismail , Thermal analysis of adsorptive natural gas storages during dynamic charge phase at room temperature,Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science,  32 (1)(2007) 14-22
4. A.W. Zularisam, A.F. Ismail, M.R. Salim, Mimi Sakinah, Roles of natural organic matter (NOM) fractions on fouling characteristics and flux recovery of ultrafiltration membrane. Desalination,212 (1-3) (2007) 191-208.
5. M. Z. A. Wahab, A. F. Ismail and M. R. Salim, Ultrafiltration of Natural Organic Matter (NOM): Effect of NOM Characteristics on Membrane Rejection Mechanisms in Drinking Water Process,The Malaysian Journal of Science, 26 (1) 97-107 (2007).
6. 73. J. Jaafar, A.F. Ismail and A. Mustafa, Physicochemical study of poly(ether ether ketone) electrolyte membranes sulfonated with mixtures of fuming sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid for direct methanol fuel cell application, Materials Science and Engineering: A,  460-461 (2007)475-484.
7. A.F. Ismail and A.R. Hassan, Effect of additive contents on the performances and structural properties of asymmetric polyethersulfone (PES) nanofiltration membranes, Separation and Purification Technology,  55(1) (2007)98-109.
8. A.W. Zularisam, A.F. Ismail, M.R. Salim, Mimi Sakinah and O. Hiroaki, Fabrication, fouling and foulant analyses of asymmetric polysulfone (PSF) ultrafiltration membrane fouled with natural organic matter (NOM) source waters, Journal of Membrane Science,  299 (1-2) (2007) 97-113
9. M.H.D. Othman, A.F. Ismail and A. Mustafa, Proton Conducting Composite Membrane from Sulfonated Poly (Ether Ether Ketone) and Boron Orthophosphate for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application, Journal of Membrane Science, 299 (1-2)(2007)156-165.
10. M.S.A. Rahaman, A.F. Ismail and A. Mustafa, A review of heat treatment on polyacrylonitrile fiber, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 92 (2007) 1421-1432.
11. M.A. Rahman, A.F. Ismail and A. Mustafa, The effect of residence time on the physical characteristics of PAN-based fibers produced using a solvent-free coagulation process,Materials Science and Engineering: A,  448(1-2) (2007) 275-280.
12. A.M. Mimi Sakinah, A.F. Ismail, Rosli Md Illias and Osman Hassan, Fouling Characteristics and autopsy of a PES ultrafiltration membrane in cyclodextrins separation, Desalination,  207(1-3)(2007)227-242.
13. A.R. Hassan, Nora’aini Ali, Norhidayah Abdull and A.F. Ismail, A theoretical approach on membrane characterization: the deduction of fine structural details of asymmetric nanofiltration membranes, Desalination, 206 (1-3) (2007)107-126.
14. M.H.D. Othman, A.F. Ismail and A. Mustafa, Pysico-Chemical study of Sulfonated Poly (Ether Ether Ketone) membranes for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application, Malaysian Polymer Journal, 2 (1) 2007, 10-28
15. A.F. Ismail and Tutuk D.K., Fabrication and characterization of polyimide/polyethersulfone-fumed silica mixed matrix membrane for gas separation, Reactor, vol 11, (2007) 30-37.

JOURNAL 2006

1. A. F. Ismail and M. I. Mustaffar, R. M. Illias, Effect of dope extrusion rate on morphology and performance of hollow fiber ultrafiltration membrane, Separation Science and Technology, 49 (2006), Issue 1, 10-19.
2. A. F. Ismail and A. R. Hassan, Formation and Characterization of Asymmetric Nanofiltration Membrane: Effect of Shear Rate and Polymer Concentration, Journal of Membrane Science, Journal of Membrane Science, 270, 1-2, (2006), 57-72.
3. A. F. Ismail and M. I. Mustaffar, R. M. Illias, Effect of bore fluid and dope extrusion rate on morphology and performance of hollow fibers membrane for ultrafiltration, Separation and Purification Technology. 49(1) (2006) 10-19.
4. M.M. Nasef, N.A. Zubir, A.F. Ismail, M. Khayet, K.Z.M. Dahlan, H. Saidi, R. Rohani, T. I. S. Ngah and N.A. Sulaiman, PSSA pore-filled PVDF membranes by simultaneous electron beam irradiation: Preparation and transport characteristics of protons and methanol, Journal of Membrane Science, 268(1) (2006) 96-108.
5. M.M. Nasef, N.A. Zubir, A.F. Ismail, K.Z.M. Dahlan, H. Saidi and M. Khayet, Preparation of radiochemically pore-filled polymer electrolyte membranes for direct methanol fuel cells, Journal of Power Sources, 270(1-2) (2006) 57-72.
6. A. W. Zularisam, A. F. Ismail and R. Salim, Behaviours of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) in Membrane Filtration for Surface Water Treatment – A Review, Desalination, 194(1-3) (2006)211-231
7. A. F. Ismail and N. Yaacob, Performance of treated and untreated asymmetric polysulfone hollow fiber membrane in series and cascade module configurations for CO₂/CH₄ gas separation system, Journal of Membrane Science, 275 (2006) (1-2) 151-165.
8. Mohamed Nasef, Nor Aida Zubir, A. F. Ismail and Mohamed Khayet Sulfonated radiation grafted polystyrene pore-filled poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes for direct methanol fuel cells: structure–property correlations Desalination, 200(1-3)(2006) 642-644
9. N. A. Buang, Z. A. Majid, Y. Sulaiman, S. M. Sanip and A. F. Ismail, Effect of addition of Ni metal catalyst onto the Co and Fe supported catalyst for the formation of carbon nanotubes, Journals of Porous Materials, 13 (3) (2006) 331-334
10. Suhaila M. Sanip, A. F. Ismail, Madzlan Aziz, Nor Aziah buang, Zaiton A. Majid and Mohd. Abdul Raziz Saidin, Hydrogen Sorption Capacity of As-grown Multiwalled Nanotubes (MWNTs) J. Solid St. Sci and Technol. Letters, 13(1) (2006) 151-156.
11. Suhaila M. Sanip and A. F. Ismail, Determination of Hydrogen Storage Capacity of Carbon Nanotubes via Volumetric Differential Pressure Technique, J. Solid St. Sci. and Technol. Letters, 13(2) (Suppl.) (2006) 153-154.
12. Yusran Sulaiman, Nor Aziah Buang, Zaiton Abd. Majid and A. F. Ismail, Raman and TEM Studies of Carbon Nanotubes Produced by Bimetallic Catalysts System, Journal of Solid State Science and Technology Letters, 13(1) (2006) 157-161.
13. J. C. Tee, N. A. Buang, S. M. Sanip & A. F. Ismail, Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWNTs) over Anodic Aluminium Oxide (AAO) Template (O103), Journal Solid State Science and Technology, 13(2) (2006) 151-152.

14. A. F. Ismail, T.D. Kusworo, A. Mustafa and H. Hasbullah, Advanced Materials for Membrane-Based Gas Separation, Applied Membrane Science and Technology, 3 (2006) 29-64