Asia-Pacific Chitin and Chitosan Symposium (APCCS)
24 - 27 May 1994
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
(National University of Malaysia)

43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA
      List of Papers
      (in the order as appeared in the proceeding)                              Contributers Index
Chitin Formation in the Spruce Budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana Clem. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Abstract
Arthur Retnakaran
Forest Pest Management Institute, 1219 Queen Street East, Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario P6A 5M7, CANADA.

The Development of Crustacean and Mollusc Industries for Chitin and Chitosan Resource. Abstract
S. Subasinghe
Technical Adviser, INFOFISH, Wisma PKNS, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.

Feasibility Study of a Shrimp-Based Chitin/Chitosan Industry in Southern Thailand. Abstract
Pairat Sophanodora* and Nongporn Hutadilok
Dept of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai 90110, THAILAND.

The Production of Chitin Derivatives Under Conditions of Shear Deformation. Abstract
S.Z. Rogovina*, T.A. Akopova and S.N. Zelenetskii
Institute of Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Science, Kosygina St 4, Moscow, RUSSIA.

Scale-up of Lactic Acid Fermentation Process for the Recovery of Chitin from Prawn Waste. Abstract
G.M. Hall* and C.L. Reid
Dept of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UNITED KINGDOM.

Regeneration of Chitin Using New Solvent System. Abstract
Akihiro Shirai, Kiyohisa Takahashi, Ratana Rujiravanit, Norio Nishi and Seiichi Tokura*
Division of Bioscience, Graduate School of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060, JAPAN.

An Environmentally Friendly Method for the Preparation of Alkaline Chitin. Abstract
Shigehiro Hirano*, Yoshitsugu Ishigami, Takashi Yoshizumi, Yasihiro Yamaguchi and Hiroshi Inui
Department of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Tottori University, Tottori 680, JAPAN.

Specification and Characterization of Chitin and Chitosan. Abstract
Seiichi Tokura* and Norio Nishi
Division of Bioscience, Graduate School of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060, JAPAN.

A New Picric Acid Method to Determine the Degree of N-Acetylation of Chitosan. Abstract
Jeremy M. Clarke* and Christopher J. Knowles
Research School of Biosciences, The University of Kent at Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NJ, UNITED KINGDOM.

Structure - Property Relationship in Chitin and Chitosan. Abstract
George A.F. Roberts
Department of Fashion and Textiles, The Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UNITED KINGDOM.

Chitosan Derivatives - Preparation and Potential Uses. Abstract
Günter Lang
Wella Aktienge Sellschaft, Berliner Allee 65, 64274 Darm Stadt, GERMANY.

Preparation of N-Acetylchitooligosaccharides by Enzymic Methods. Abstract
Sei-ichi Aiba
Functional Molecules Laboratory, National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research, 1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305, JAPAN.

Partially Hydrolysed Chitosan. Abstract
Dang Van Luyen
Institute of Chemistry, National Centre for Natural Science and Technology, Nghia-do, Tu-liem, Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Relationship Between Degrees of Deacetylation and Chain Stiffness of Chitosan Molecules in Solution. Abstract
Rong Huei Chen*, Jeun Hwang Lin and Toshiro Tsaih
Dept of Marine Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, #2 Peining Road, Keelung, Taiwan 20224, R.O.CHINA.

Effect of Various Degree of Deacetylation and Molecular Weight on Polyelectrolyte and Rheological Properties of Chitosan. Abstract
Toshiro Tsaih*, Rong Huei Chen and Jeun Hwang Lin
Dept of Marine Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, #2 Peining Road, Keelung, Taiwan 20224, R.O.CHINA.

Properties of Crystalline Chitin Derivatives. Abstract
Seon Jeong Kim and Young Moo Lee*
Department of Industrial Chemistry, College of Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, KOREA.

Studies on Chitosan and Its pH-Response. Abstract
Sun Duoxian* and Wu Shuizhu
Department of Applied Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. CHINA.

The Molecular Weight Control of Medical Chitosan. Abstract
Sun Duoxian* and Dong Anjie
Department of Applied Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. CHINA.

Transport of Organic Compounds Against Their Concentration Gradients Across Chitosan and Quaternized Chitosan Membranes. Abstract
Tadashi Uragami
Chemical Branch, Faculty of Engineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564, JAPAN.

Some Observation on Radiation Grafting of Styrene Onto Chitosan Film. Abstract
Md Soot Ahmad* and Rusli Yahya
Nuclear Science Dept, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

Diversity of Roles for Chitinases in Nature. Abstract
Graham W. Gooday
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Aberdeen, Marischal College, Aberdeen AB9 1AS, UNITED KINGDOM.

Chitinase for Sel-Defense in Plants. Abstract
Daizo Koga
Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753, JAPAN.

Chitinolytic Enzymes of Aquatic Species. Abstract
Michiko Kono*, Takashi Matsui, Kiyoshi Furukawa, Hideo Satoh, Marcy N. Wilder, Katsumi Aida and Chiaki Shimizu
Fisheries Research Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tokyo, Maisaka, Shizuoka 431-02, JAPAN.

Biomedical and Animal Feed Additive Applications of Chitin and Chitosan. Abstract
Shigehiro Hirano
Dept of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Tottori University, Tottori 680, JAPAN.

Chitosan as Crop Growth Regulator. Abstract
Lee A. Hadwiger
Dept of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99163-6430, USA.

N,O-Carboxymethyl Chitosan: A Preservative Coating for Fruit and A Sonar Transducer Fluid. Abstract
Donald H Davies* and Clive M. Elson
Nova Chem Ltd, 1 Research Drive, Dartmouth N.S., B2Y 5M9, CANADA.

Properties of Oil Palm Pulp Treated with Chitosan. Abstract
Mohd Nor Mohd Yusoff*, Arisol Alimuniar and Harry Agusnar
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong, 52109 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.

Chitosan As an Absorbant of Free Fatty Acid in Palm Oil. Abstract
Faujan B.H. Ahmad*, Hamdan Suhaimi, Saripah Salbiah Abdul Aziz, Mohd Ambar Yarmo and Arisol Alimuniar
Dept of Chemistry, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, MALAYSIA.

Studies on the Effect of Protein Chitin as a Chicken Feed Additive. Abstract
Mohd Ambar Yarmo*, Che Rosli Che Mat, Mohd Radzi Zainuddin, Yusuf Klb Samah and Arisol Alimuniar
Chemistry Dept, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

The Effectivenes of Chitosan for Water Treatment. Abstract
Susumu Kawamura
Montgomery Watson Americas, 300 North Lake Avenue, Suite 1200, Pasadena, California, USA.

Chitosan as a Chemical Agent in the Treatment of Water and Waste Waters. Abstract
Mat B Zakaria*, Mohd Jamil Jais, Arisol Alimuniar, Zainal Abidin Harahap and Wan Saime Wan Ngah
Chemistry Dept, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

The Recovery of Copper from Aqueous Solutions Using Shrimp Shells, Tea Leaves and Seaweed Fronds. Abstract
V.W.D. Chui* and M.W. Wong
Biology Dept, Hong Kong Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, HONG KONG.

Analyses of the Effectiveness of Chitosan in the Treatment of Effluent from Rubber Caagulation Industry. Abstract
Mohd Jamil Jais*, Mat B Zakaria, Arisol Alimuniar and Wan Khairul Amalina
Chemistry Dept, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

Treatment of Peatland Water Using Chitosan. Abstract
Ab Manaf Abu Samah*, Mohd Jamil Jais, Md Pauzi Abdullah and Arisol Alimuniar
Chemistry Dept, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

The Production of Chitin and Chitosan in Malaysia and the Potential Use of Chitosan in the Treatment of Oily Water Discharges. Abstract
Md Pauzi Abdullah
Chemistry Dept, Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA.