Research Papers

Students

International Journals (Peer-Reviewed, ISI Abstracted)

1. D.I.V. Cabahug, A.N. Soriano and M.-H. Li. Thermophysical property characterization of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 43 No. 2, 2011, pp. 186-189.
2. A.N. Soriano, A.M. Agapito, L.J.L.I. Lagumbay, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. Diffusion coefficients of aqueous ionic liquid solutions at infinite dilution determined from electrolytic conductivity measurements. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 42 No. 2, 2011, pp. 258-264.
3. A.N. Soriano, A.M. Agapito, L.J.L.I. Lagumbay, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. A simple approach to predict molar heat capacity of ionic liquids using group additivity method. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 41 No. 3, 2010, pp. 307-314.
4. A.R. Caparanga, B.I. Rodriguez, Jr. and F.M. Aguilar. The effects of Na+ and non-ionic surfactant on the biosorption of lead (II) using Sargassum ilicifolium. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 11 No. 3, 2007, pp. 82-86.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. K.R. SIongco, A.L. Laynesa, A.J.N. Aldos, F.C. De Vera and P.G. Garcia. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) mash using Zymomonas mobilis 1003 for ethanol production. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2011, pp. 39-46
2. J.R.S. Tan, J.R.L. Olivete, M.M. Ozair, F.M. Aguilar and A.R. Caparanga. Immobilization of Cu2+-loaded spent Sargassum in cement with fly ash admixture. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2011, pp. 68-76
3. K.B. Dagbay and L.Q. Reyes. Swelling and in vitro release behaviour of genipin-cross-linked chitosan/poly(ethylene glycol) microspheres. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 1-10.
4. J.C.G. Angeles, J.R.T. Castillo, N.M.T. Noveza, D.D. Lapalana, and F.C. De Vera. Modeling the thermal conductivity of pork belly during conduction heating. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 11-25.
5. C.V. Cruz, R.M. Virata, M.C.J. Gaviola and F.C. De Vera. Heat transfer characteristics of charcoal-fired brick oven. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 40-51.
6. E.R.D.R. Antioquia, S.J. M. Nerona, N.M.P. Mendoza, M.-H. Li, A.R. Caparanga and A.N. Soriano. Reduction of Cu2+ and Pb2+ concentrations in wastewater by freeze-thaw concentration technique. PICHE Journal , Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 93-101.
7. G.I.L.T. Go, R.M.C. Lagunzad, R.B. Leron, K.B.Dagbay and O.A.C. Alvarez III. Synthesis and characterization of biodiesel from petroleum nut oil via based-catalyzed transesterification. PICHE Journal , Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 102-111.
8. R.S. Bathan, K.B. Dagbay and A.R. Caparanga. Bioconversion of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) at its optimum age into bioethanol via separate hydrolysis and fermentation with continuous overliming. PICHE Journal, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 1-11.
9. M.M. T. Elemos and B.T. Doma, Jr. Chemical pretretment of napier (Pennisetum purpureum) and guinea (Panicum maximum) grasses for bioethanol production. PICHE Journal, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 41-49.
10. C.R.N. Lavapie, E.S. Anog and A.R. Caparanga. An enthalpy-concentration diagram for freeze-concentration of coconut water. . PICHE Journal , Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 50-56.
11. L.J.O. Reyes, J.P.D. Escudero and B.T. Doma, Jr. Electrokinetic remediation of pyrene-contaminated soil. . PICHE Journal , Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 57-66.
12. M. Estoque, Jr., I.C. Medina, Jr. and L.L. Tayo. Polyphasic taxonomic study on the small subunit (SSU) ribosomal RNA of the genus Desulfotomaculum (sulphate-reducing bacteria). PICHE Journal , Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 67-74.

Faculty

ALVIN R. CAPARANGA, Ph.D.

International Journals (Peer-Reviewed, ISI Abstracted)

1. M.-H. Li, A.R. Caparanga, A. N. Soriano. Membrane Technologies and Applications: Chapter 22 - Gas Absorption of CO2 and H2S Using Membrane Contactors. In: Membrane Technology Applications. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press, 2011.
2. A.N. Soriano, A.M. Agapito, L.J.L.I. Lagumbay, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. Diffusion coefficients of aqueous ionic liquid solutions at infinite dilution determined from electrolytic conductivity measurements. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 42 No. 2, 2011, pp. 258-264.
3. Y.-M. Huang, A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga, M.-H. Li. Kinetics of absorption of carbon dioxide in 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol + n-methyldiethanolamine + water. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 42 No.1, 2011, pp. 76-85.
4. Z.-Y. Yang, A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. Equilibrium solubility of carbon dioxide in (2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol + piperazine + water). The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 5, 2010, pp. 659-665.
5. Y.-R. Chen, A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano and M.-H. Li. Liquid heat capacity of the solvent system (piperazine + 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol + water). The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 4, 2010, pp. 518-523.
6. M.-D. Cheng, A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano and M.-H. Li. Solubility of CO2 in the solvent system (water + monoethanolamine + triethanolamine). The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 3, 2010, pp. 342-347.
7. A.N. Soriano, A.M. Agapito, L.J.L.I. Lagumbay, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. A simple approach to predict molar heat capacity of ionic liquids using group additivity method. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 41 No. 3, 2010, pp. 307-314.
8. M.-H. Wang, A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. Binary mutual diffusion coefficient of aqueous solutions of propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 41 No. 3, 2010, pp. 279-285.
9. Y.-C. Cheng, C.-H. Hsu, K.-H. Lan, J.C. Muñoz, A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano and M.-H. Li. Desmearing of FR4 epoxy resin using NMP-based sweller. Journal of Electronic Materials, Vol. 38 No. 11, 2009, pp. 2368-2375.
10. A.R. Caparanga, B.A. Basilia, K.B. Dagbay and J.W.L. Salvacion. Factors affecting degradation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) during pre-flotation conditioning. Waste Management, Vol. 29 No. 9, 2009, pp. 2425-2428.
11. P.-Y. Lin, A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. Molar heat capacity and electrolytic conductivity of aqueous solutions of [Bmim][MeSO4] and [Bmim][triflate]. Thermochimica Acta, Vol. 496 No. 1-2, 2009, pp. 105-109.
12. M.-H. Wang, A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga and M.-H. Li. Mutual diffusion coefficients of aqueous solutions of some glycols. Fluid Phase Equilibria, Vol. 285 No. 1-2, 2009, pp. 44-49.
13. A.N.B. Arugay and A.R. Caparanga. Reusability of Sargassum cristaefolium in sorption-desorption of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Ni2+ in batch and fixed-bed systems. World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol. 6 No. 10, 2009, pp. 1326-1334.
14. Y.-R. Chen, A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano and M.-H. Li. Liquid heat capacity of the solvent system (piperazine + n-methyldiethanolamine + water). The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 1, 2009, pp. 54-59.
15. A.R. Caparanga, B.I. Rodriguez, Jr. and F.M. Aguilar. The effects of Na+ and non-ionic surfactant on the biosorption of lead (II) using Sargassum ilicifolium. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 11 No. 3, 2007, pp. 82-86.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. J.R.S. Tan, J.R.L. Olivete, M.M. Ozair, F.M. Aguilar and A.R. Caparanga. Immobilization of Cu2+-loaded spent Sargassum in cement with fly ash admixture. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2011, pp. 68-76.
2. K.A. Martinez, A.R. Caparanga and A.N. Soriano. Recovery of water from paper mill wastewater by freeze concentration. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 85-92.
3. E.R.D.R. Antioquia, S.J. M. Nerona, N.M.P. Mendoza, M.-H. Li, A.R. Caparanga and A.N. Soriano. Reduction of Cu2+ and Pb2+ concentrations in wastewater by freeze-thaw concentration technique. Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 93-101.
4. R.S. Bathan, K.B. Dagbay and A.R. Caparanga. Bioconversion of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) at its optimum age into bioethanol via separate hydrolysis and fermentation with continuous overliming. PICHE Journal, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 1-11.
5. C.R.N. Lavapie, E.S. Anog and A.R. Caparanga. An enthalpy-concentration diagram for freeze-concentration of coconut water. PICHE Journal, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 50-56.

KEVIN B. DAGBAY

International Journals (Peer-Reviewed, ISI Abstracted)

1. A.R. Caparanga, B.A. Basilia, K.B. Dagbay and J.W.L. Salvacion. Factors affecting degradation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) during pre-flotation conditioning. Waste Management, Vol. 29 No. 9, 2009, pp. 2425-2428.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. K.B. Dagbay and L.Q. Reyes. Swelling and in vitro release behaviour of genipin-cross-linked chitosan/poly(ethylene glycol) microspheres. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 1-10.
2. G.I.L.T. Go, R.M.C. Lagunzad, R.B. Leron, K.B.Dagbay and O.A.C. Alvarez III. Synthesis and characterization of biodiesel from petroleum nut oil via based-catalyzed transesterification. PICHE Journal , Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 102-111.
3. R.S. Bathan, K.B. Dagbay and A.R. Caparanga. Bioconversion of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) at its optimum age into bioethanol via separate hydrolysis and fermentation with continuous overliming. PICHE Journal, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 1-11.

FLORDELIZA C. DE VERA

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. K.R. SIongco, A.L. Laynesa, A.J.N. Aldos, F.C. De Vera and P.G. Garcia. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) mash using Zymomonas mobilis 1003 for ethanol production. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2011, pp. 39-46
2. J.C.G. Angeles, J.R.T. Castillo, N.M.T. Noveza, D.D. Laplana, and F.C. De Vera. Modeling the thermal conductivity of pork belly during conduction heating. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 11-25.
3. C.V. Cruz, R.M. Virata, M.C.J. Gaviola and F.C. De Vera. Heat transfer characteristics of charcoal-fired brick oven. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 40-51.

BONIFACIO T. DOMA JR., Ph.D.

International Journals (Peer-Reviewed, ISI Abstracted)

1. A.N. Soriano, B.T. Doma, Jr. and M.-H. Li. Density and refractive index measurements of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium-based ionic liquids. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 41 No. 1, 2010, pp. 115-121.
2. A.N. Soriano, B.T. Doma, Jr. and M.-H. Li. Carbon dioxide solubility in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfate. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 41 No. 4, 2009, pp. 525-529.
3. A.N. Soriano, B.T. Doma, Jr. and M.-H. Li. Measurements of the desnity and refractive index for 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium-based ionic liquids. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 41 No. 3, 2009, pp. 301-307.
4. A.N. Soriano, B.T. Doma, Jr. and M.-H. Li. Carbon dioxide solubility in some ionic liquids at moderate pressures. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 40 No. 4, 2009, pp. 387-393.
5. A.N. Soriano, B.T. Doma, Jr. and M.-H. Li. Solubility of carbon dioxide in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) ethylsulfate. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 40 No. 12, 2008, pp. 1654-1660.
6. A.N. Soriano and B.T. Doma, Jr. Effect of basis sets on the selection of the level of theory toward the development of quantum-based force field equation for ionic liquids. ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 5 No. 2, 2005, pp. 156-160.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. B.T. Doma, Jr., A.N. Soriano, and M.-H. Li. Models for quantitative structure-property relation (QSPR) for the prediction of the refractive indices of ionic liquids. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2011, pp. 11-17.
2. M.M. T. Elemos and B.T. Doma, Jr. Chemical pretretment of napier (Pennisetum purpureum) and guinea (Panicum maximum) grasses for bioethanol production. PICHE Journal, Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 41-49.
3. L.J.O. Reyes, J.P.D. Escudero and B.T. Doma, Jr. Electrokinetic remediation of pyrene-contaminated soil. . PICHE Journal , Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 57-66.

PERCIVAL G. GARCIA

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. K.R. SIongco, A.L. Laynesa, A.J.N. Aldos, F.C. De Vera and P.G. Garcia. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) mash using Zymomonas mobilis 1003 for ethanol production. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No. 1, 2011, pp. 39-46

RHODA B. LERON

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. G.I.L.T. Go, R.M.C. Lagunzad, R.B. Leron, K.B.Dagbay and O.A.C. Alvarez III. Synthesis and characterization of biodiesel from petroleum nut oil via based-catalyzed transesterification. PICHE Journal , Vol. 12. No. 1, 2010, pp. 102-111

ISIDRO C. MEDINA JR.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. M. Estoque, Jr., I.C. Medina, Jr. and L.L. Tayo. Polyphasic taxonomic study on the small subunit (SSU) ribosomal RNA of the genus Desulfotomaculum (sulphate-reducing bacteria). PICHE Journal , Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 67-74.

ALLAN N. SORIANO, Ph.D.

International Journals (Peer-Reviewed, ISI Abstracted)

1. Li, M.-H., A.R. Caparanga, A. N. Soriano. Membrane Technologies and Applications: Chapter 22 - Gas Absorption of CO2 and H2S Using Membrane Contactors. In: Membrane Technology Applications. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press, 2011.
2. Lin, P.-Y., A.N. Soriano, R.B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Measurements and correlations of electrolytic conductivity and molar heat capacity for the aqueous ionic liquid systems containing [Emim][EtSO4] or [Emim][CF3SO3]. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science , Vol. 35 No. 6, 2011, pp. 1107-1112.
3. Hu, H.-C., A.N. Soriano, R.B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Molar heat capacity of four aqueous ionic liquid mixtures. Thermochimica Acta, Vol. 519, Nos. 1-2, 2011, pp. 44-49.
4. Hu, H.-C., A.N. Soriano, R.B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Measurements and correlations of electrical conductivity of some aqueous solutions of ionic liquids. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, Vol. 44 No. 4, 2011, pp. 209-213.
5. Peng, S.-W., A. N. Soriano, R. B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Ternary diffusion coefficients of DEG and LiBr in aqueous glycol-salt system (DEG + LiBr + H2O). Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 42 No. 2, 2011, pp.230-239.
6. Soriano, A.N., A.M. Agapito, L..J. L..I. Lagumbay, A.R. Caparanga, M.-H. Li. Diffusion coefficients of aqueous ionic liquid solutions at infinite dilution determined from electrolytic conductivity measurements. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 42 No. 2, 2011, pp. 258-264.
7. Soriano, A.N., D.I.V. Cabahug, M.-H. Li. Thermophysical property characterization of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 4 No. 2, 2011, pp. 186-189.
8. Huang, Y.-M., A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga, M.-H. Li. Kinetics of absorption of carbon dioxide in 2-amino-2-methyl-l-propanol + N-methyldiethanolamine + water.Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 42 No. 1, 2011, pp. 76-85.
9. Peng, S.-W., A.N. Soriano, M.-H. Li. Ternary diffusion coefficients of diethylene glycol and lithium chloride in aqueous solutions containing diethylene glycol and lithium chloride. Fluid Phase Equilibria, Vol. 297 No. 1, 2010, pp. 1-5.
10. Chen, S.-Y., A.N. Soriano, M.-H. Li. Densities and vapor pressures of mixed-solvent desiccant systems containing {glycol (diethylene or triethylene or tetraethylene glycol) + salt (magnesium chloride) + water}. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 9, 2010, pp. 1163-1167.
11. Lin, P.-Y., A.N. Soriano, R. B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Electrolytic conductivity and molar heat capacity of two aqueous solutions of ionic liquids at room-temperature: measurements and correlations. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 8, 2010, pp. 994-998.
12. Soriano, A.N., A.M. Agapito, L. J. L. I. Lagumbay, A.R. Caparanga, M.-H. Li. A simple approach to predict molar heat capacity of ionic liquids using group-additivity method. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 41 No. 3, 2010, pp. 307-314.
13. Wang, M.-H., A. N. Soriano, A. R. Caparanga, M.-H. Li. Binary mutual diffusion coefficient of aqueous solutions of propylene glycol and dipropylene glycol. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 41 No. 3, 2010, pp. 279-285.
14. Chung, P.-Y., A.N. Soriano, R. B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Equilibrium solubility of carbon dioxide in the amine solvent system of triethanolamine + piperazine + water. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 6, 2010, pp. 802-807.
15. Wang, C.-W., A.N. Soriano, Z.-Y. Yang, M.-H. Li. Solubility of carbon dioxide in the solvent system (2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol + sulfolane + water). Fluid Phase Equilibria, Vol. 291 No. 2, 2010, pp. 195-200.
16. Yang, Z.-Y., A.N. Soriano, A.R. Caparanga, M.-H. Li. Equilibrium solubility of carbon dioxide in 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol + piperazine + water. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 5, 2010, pp. 659-665.
17. Chen, Y.-R., A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano, M.-H. Li. Liquid heat capacity of the solvent system (piperazine + 2-amino-2-methyl-l-propanol + water). The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 4, 2010, pp. 518-523.
18. Cheng, M.-D., A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano, M.-H. Li. Solubility of CO2 in the solvent system (water + monoethanolamine + triethanolamine). The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 42 No. 3, 2010, pp. 342-347.
19. Soriano, A.N. and B.T. Doma, Jr. Effect of basis sets on the selection of the level of theory toward the development of quantum-based force field equation for ionic liquids. ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 5 No. 2, 2005, pp. 156-160.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. Doma Jr., B.T., A.N. Soriano, M.-H. Li. Models for quantitative structure-property relation (QSPR) for the prediction of the refractive indices of ionic liquids. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No.1, 2011, pp. 11-17.
2. Soriano, A.N., R.B. Leron, M.-H. Li. Estimation of dissociation constant and thermodynamic functions of some ionic liquids from conductimetric data at dilute concentration. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No.1, 2011, pp. 18-26.
3. Lin, P.-Y., A.N. Soriano, M.-H. Li. Molar heat capacity and electrolytic conductivity of ionic liquid system containing 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate and water: measurements and correlations. PICHE Journal, Vol. 13 No.1, 2011, pp. 59-67.
4. Antioquia, E. R. D. R., S. J. M. Nerona, N. M. P. Mendoza, M.-H. Li, A. R. Caparanga, A. N. Soriano. Reduction of Cu2+ and Pb2+ concentrations in wastewater by freeze-thaw concentration technique. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12 No. 1, 2010, pp. 93-101.
5. Martinez, K.M.A., A.R. Caparanga, A.N. Soriano. Recovery of water from paper mill wastewater by freeze concentration. PICHE Journal, Vol. 12 No. 1, 2010, pp. 85-92.

LEMMUEL L. TAYO, Ph.D..

International Journals (Peer-Reviewed, ISI Abstracted)

1. S. Bhatia, Y.J. Kil, B. Ueberheide, B. Chait, L.L. Tayo, L.J. Cruz, B. Lu, J.R. Yates III and M. Bern. Constrained De Novo sequencing of peptides with application to conotoxins. Research on Computational Molecular Biology, LNBI 6577, 2011, pp. 16-30.

Local Journals (Peer-Reviewed)

1. M. Estoque, Jr., I.C. Medina, Jr. and L.L. Tayo. Polyphasic taxonomic study on the small subunit (SSU) ribosomal RNA of the genus Desulfotomaculum (sulphate-reducing bacteria). PICHE Journal , Vol. 11 No. 1, 2008, pp. 67-74.