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Expertise Summary
Biomass conversion into value-added products
Development of new catalysts for organic compound synthesis
Development of green and sustainable production technologies
Soil remediation
Teaching Summary
Dr. Chiew Lin Yap is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She holds a multidisciplinary academic background in biology, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Since beginning her university… read more
Research Summary
Dr. Chiew Lin Yap's research portfolio focuses on sustainable bioprocesses and environmental technologies. Her current primary research thrust is the enhancement of microbial fuel cell (MFC) systems… read more
Selected Publications
Y.W. TIONG, C.L. YAP, S. GAN and W.S.P. YAP, 2018. Conversion of biomass and its derivatives to levulinic acid and levulinate esters via ionic liquids Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 57(14), 4749-4766 TIONG, Y.W., YAP, C.L., GAN, S. and YAP, WSP, Kinetic study on oil palm biomass conversion to levulinic acid via indium trichloride-ionic liquids In: Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur; 16-18 January 2018. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 164(1), 012007. TIONG, Y.W., YAP, C.L., GAN, S. and YAP, WSP, 2017. Ehtyl levulinate production from oil palm biomass conversion in InCl3-ionic liquids catalytic system. In: Proceedings of the 17th Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Hong Kong, 23-27 August 2017.
Dr. Chiew Lin Yap is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She holds a multidisciplinary academic background in biology, chemistry, and chemical engineering. Since beginning her university teaching career in 2006, she has delivered a wide range of modules in chemistry and biology, spanning from Foundation to Master's level. She also supervises PhD candidates and serves as an examiner for postgraduate research degrees.
Teaching and Learning Grant (September 2021 - August 2022):
Augmenting Teaching with Augmented Reality: A Case for Chemistry and Biology in Foundation in Science
Current Research
Dr. Chiew Lin Yap's research portfolio focuses on sustainable bioprocesses and environmental technologies. Her current primary research thrust is the enhancement of microbial fuel cell (MFC) systems for wastewater treatment with simultaneous bioelectricity generation, particularly through the development of cost-effective biomass-derived electrodes and the optimization of electroactive microbial consortia.
In parallel, she conducts research on the valorization of oil palm biomass. This work encompasses the conversion of lignocellulosic waste into platform chemicals and their subsequent catalytic upgrading into high-value products, especially biofuels and fuel additives. Her research involves the design of novel heterogeneous catalysts and sustainable catalyst support materials, as well as the development of green and efficient catalytic processes.
Previously, she has undertaken research on advanced oxidation processes, specifically Fenton-based reactions, for the remediation of contaminated soils.
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2024-current):
Principal Investigator
Project: Insight into the Efficacy of Conducting Polymer-Activated Palm Kernel Shell Carbon Composite Electrodes in Microalgae-Microbial Fuel Cell Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent
Past Research
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2019-2023):
Principal investigator
Project: Development of oil palm biomass-derived carbon cryogel catalyst for the conversion of oil palm biomass to levulinic acid in gamma-valerolactone solvent for biofuel production
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (2015-2018):
Principal investigator
Project: Effectiveness, selectivity and kinetics of novel biofuel production via ionic liquid catalysed conversion of palm waste to levulinate esters