The Bioresources Unit was established in 2014 as a result from the merging of the Biomass & Bioenergy unit with the Biofertilizer unit. Being one of the units under UTM\u2019s Institute of Bioproduct<\/p>\n
Development, Bioresources Unit aspires to assist in the fulfilment of government aspiration in promoting the utilization of biomass generated by the industry into commercially viable products.<\/p>\n
In accordance to the zero waste strategy, numerous research projects relating to exploitation of biomass were carried out because of the shift towards renewable, green and low-carbon products.<\/p>\n
The establishment of the unit is hoped to enhance the R&D scope and activities, especially in collaboration with industrial and research sector in exploiting the Malaysian biomass for various<\/p>\n
applications. In accordance with that, this unit is equipped with state-of-the arts instruments together with provision of analytical service and R&D&C consultation relevant to the research area.<\/p>\n
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Objective<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u2022 To spearhead R&D&C activities in the field of biomass utilization including fundamental and<\/p>\n
applied research, analytical service, consultancy service and business development.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To utilize the potential of biomass into high-income, zero waste and value-addition products.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To promote the use of biomass products as renewable energy source and sustainable supply.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To create new business opportunities to the industry.<\/p>\n
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Focus Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u2022 Utilization of agricultural waste biomass as raw materials for various commercially-viable processes<\/p>\n
\u2022 Agricultural crop production (biofertilizer, biopesticide)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Improvement of soil quality (biofertilizer)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Animal feed<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Services, Consultation and Business Development<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u2022 Beneficial Microbe identification (SAMM ISO 17025 Accreditation)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Macronutrient & Micronutrient analysis<\/p>\n
\u2022 Water Quality Analysis (SAMM ISO 17025 Accreditation)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Short-term training\/ Intensive course on the focus areas<\/p>\n
\u2022 Product testing in lab and commercial scale<\/p>\n
\u2022 Product formulation related to the focus areas<\/p>\n
\u2022 Design from lab to industrial scale<\/p>\n
\u2022 Technology licensing<\/p>\n
\u2022 Utilization of agricultural waste biomass as raw materials for various commercially-viable processes<\/p>\n
\u2022 Agricultural crop production (biofertilizer, biopesticide)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Improvement of soil quality (biofertilizer)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Animal feed<\/p>\n
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