Noreisham Norazman

PhD Research Student

Contact Information: Room 201C, Applied Science Bldg, School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia Tel: +61-2-9385 4339 Fax: +61-2-9385 5936 E-mail: click here

Profile:

• 2001 - 2004: B.E. Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales
• 1996 - 1999: Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic

• 1999 - 2001: National Service in the Republic of Singapore Police Force
• 1997 - 1998: Industrial Training at Loughborough University, United Kingdom at the Chemical Engineering Department for 2 months in 1998.
• 1997: Industrial Training at Oaktech Industry Pty Ltd, Singapore for 2 months.

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Research Project Summary:

My research focuses on the cleaning of ultrafiltration membranes fouled by aqueous protein mixtures. Membrane cleaning is of particular interest as fouling is a major challenge in membrane application. Fouling causes an irreversible attachment of proteins to the pores of the membrane that reduces performance however can be restored by proper cleaning procedure. Another area of my research involve the computer modelling of mass transfer during the ultrafiltration of single and binary proteins validated by experimental results on a cross flow rig.

In the study, single, binary and whey protein isolates in solution will be used as model foulants. Characterization techniques such as 1D SDS-PAGE, MALDI-MS, FESEM and modified Lowry assay will be utilized and to quantify as well as distinguish the protein deposition on the membrane after filtration. Simple and formulated cleaners and cleaning protocols will be investigated for its effectiveness.

Crossflow membrane filtration experimental setup.

• Prof Vicki Chen
• Dr Hongyu Li

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Selected Publications:

• H.T.B.M. Petrus, N. Noreisham, S. Tan, Li Dan, H. Li and V. Chen - Fouling and Cleaning of PES Ultrafiltration Membrane Fouled by Protein Mixtures. In: Proc. NAMS 2006, Chicago, USA

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