Prof. Dr. Foo Keng Yuen is the UNESCO Co-Chair on Eco-hydraulics for Sustainable Water Infrastructures for SDG 6 in the Asia and the Pacific Region. His research interests are environmental engineering, waste utilization, water treatment technology, catalysis, food security and toxicology, and environmental health. He has involved in different kinds of university, national and international research grants, amounting to approximately RM 10 million. His aptitude for high quality research of international standing has been supported by the consultancy projects of exceeding RM 3 million, more than 200 international publications, with a total citation of exceeding 20,000, and an author h-index of 53. In term of Intellectual Properties, he holds 3 patents, 1 trade-secret and 1 trademark. Foo’s scholastic achievements and thought leadership are recognized locally and internationally. He is honoured to be the Top 2% Scientists in their Respective Fields and Top 2% Highly Cited Scientists in the world by the Stanford University, California consequentially for 8 years. Foo has been nominated to be the honoree of the Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians (TOYM) 2022, Top Research Scientist Malaysia (TRSM) 2019, National Young Scientist Award 2017, International Young Inventor Award, Marquis Who's Who in the World, Top 100 Engineers, and Honorary Doctorate of Letters by International Biographical Centre Cambridge, England, and special award or medal winners in International Inventions, Competitions and Exhibitions. He serves as the Editor, Editorial Board Members, Scientific Adviser, Technical Committee, Review Committee, Keynote and Invited Speakers in international scientific journals, conferences, and research seminars. Foo has been nominated as the Chief Consultant for several UNESCO’s international workshops, connecting with more than 30 industrial partners, currently has been appointed as the technical consultant for TG Ocean Health Food Industries Limited Company and research and development (R&D) consultant for Gold Choice Food Industries Limited Company.

• Environmental Engineering & Sustainability
• Water Treatment Technology
• Waste Utilization
• Catalysis & Chemical Engineering
• Food Security & Toxicology
• Environmental Health

• Lim KY, Foo KY. The emerging of nanocellulose as a new generation of water purification application. J Water Resour Manag. 2025;3:1‑9.
• Irma M, Foo KY, Susilawati S, Yusof ENM, Nishiyama N, Sabar S. Advancements in zeolite and zeolite‑based sorbents: modification strategies in mitigating nitrogen‑containing pollutants from water and wastewater. Inorg Chem Commun. 2025;172:113715.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. Facile preparation of multifunctional cellulose nanocrystals from coffee residue via hydrothermal technique: roles in water purification, antibacterial and antifungal applications. J Water Process Eng. 2024;67:106264.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. Facile synthesis of nanocrystalline cellulose from rice husk by microwave heating: evaluation of morphological architectures from macro‑ to nano‑dimensions. Cellulose. 2024;31:9661‑9679.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. Evaluation of phytotoxicity, biochemical profiles, bioaccumulation hazard, and toxicity implications of battery manufacturing industrial discharge using a soilless cultivation system. Process Saf Environ Prot. 2024;186:495‑506.
• Mubarak NSA, Foo KY, Schneider R, Abdelhameed RM, Sabar S. Nitrogen‑doped porous carbon TiO₂ produced by thermolysis of MIL‑125‑NH₂ under an inert atmosphere for enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity. Mater Today Commun. 2023;37:107228.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. Insights into the per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances‑contaminated paper mill processing discharge: detection, phytotoxicity, bioaccumulative profiling, and health risk verification. J Clean Prod. 2023;384:135478.
• Shattar SFA, Foo KY. Sodium salt‑assisted low temperature activation of bentonite for the adsorptive removal of methylene blue. Sci Rep. 2022;12:2534.
• Tan KL, Lim KY, Chow YN, Foo KY, Liew YS, Desa SM, Yahaya NKEM, Noh MNM. Facile preparation of rice husk‑derived green coagulant via water‑based heatless and salt‑free technique for effective treatment of urban and agricultural runoffs. Ind Crops Prod. 2022;178:114547.
• Mubarak NSA, Foo KY, Schneider R, Abdelhameed RM, Sabar S. The chemistry of MIL‑125 based materials: structure, synthesis, modification strategies and photocatalytic applications. J Environ Chem Eng. 2022;10:106883.
• Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Psychological restorative potential of a pilot on‑campus ecological wetland in Malaysia. Sustainability. 2022;14:246.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. Integrated assessment of phytotoxicity, stress responses, and bioaccumulative mechanisms of arsenic‑contaminated agricultural runoff using a soilless cultivation system. Process Saf Environ Prot. 2022;159:266‑280.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. One‑step synthesis of carbonaceous adsorbent from soybean bio‑residue by microwave heating: adsorptive, antimicrobial and antifungal behavior. Environ Res. 2022;204:112044.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. Hazard identification and risk assessment of organic, inorganic and microbial contaminants in surface water after a high magnitude flood event. Environ Int. 2021;157:106851.
• Subramaniam S, Foo KY, Yusof ENM, Jawad AH, Wilson LD, Sabar S. Hydrothermal synthesis of phosphorylated chitosan and its adsorption performance towards Acid Red 88 dye. Int J Biol Macromol. 2021;193:1716‑1726.
• Subramaniam S, Foo KY, Yusof ENM, Jawad AH, Wilson LD, Sabar S. Hydrothermal synthesis of phosphorylated chitosan and its adsorption performance towards Acid Red 88 dye. Int J Biol Macromol. 2021;193:1716‑1726.
• Tan KL, Foo KY. Facile synthesis of MIL‑100 metal‑organic framework via heatless technique for the adsorptive treatment of cationic and anionic pollutants. Arab J Chem. 2021;14:103359.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Foo KY. Scientific rationale of hospital discharge as a sustainable source of irrigation water: detection, phytological assessment and toxicity verification. Process Saf Environ Prot. 2021;148:834‑845.
• Tan KL, Foo KY. Preparation of MIL‑100 via a novel water‑based heatless synthesis technique for the effective remediation of phenoxyacetic acid‑based pesticide. J Environ Chem Eng. 2021;9:104923.
• Lim KY, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Geochemistry pollution status and ecotoxicological risk assessment of heavy metals in the Pahang River sediment after the high magnitude flood event. Hydrol Res. 2021;52:107‑124.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Integrated assessment of nickel electroplating industrial wastewater effluent as a renewable resource of irrigation water using a hydroponic cultivation system. Front Plant Sci. 2021;12:609396.
• Subramaniam S, Foo KY, Sabar S. Preparation of phosphorylation chitosan using one‑step solvothermal synthesis for the removal of Acid Red 88 dye. Proc 14th AUN/SEED‑Net Regional Conf on Materials (RCM 2021); 4th Int Postgrad Conf on Materials, Minerals, Polymer (MAMIP 2021).
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Insight into the chromium‑enriched industrial wastewater irrigation practice on Lablab purpureus. J Environ Eng. 2020;146:04020077.
• Sabar S, Huda AA, Yusof NH, Subramaniam S, Foo KY, Wilson LD, Lee H. Preparation of sulfonated chitosan for enhanced adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution. React Funct Polym. 2020;151:104584.
• Yusof NH, Foo KY, Wilson LD, Hameed BH, Hussin MH, Sabar S. Microwave‑assisted synthesis of polyethyleneimine grafted chitosan beads for the adsorption of Acid Red 27. J Polym Environ. 2020;28:542‑552.
• Lum PT, Foo KY, Zakaria NA, Palaniandy P. Ash‑based nanocomposites for photocatalytic degradation of textile dye pollutants: a review. Mater Chem Phys. 2020;241:122405.
• Lum PT, Lim KY, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Visible light driven Durio zibethinus shell ash supported CuO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of acid dye. J Mater Res Technol. 2020;9:168‑179.
• Foo KY. Potential of natural clay derived functionalized adsorbent for effective remediation of sanitary landfill leachate. Desalination Water Treat. 2020;175:164‑173.
• Lim KY, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Water quality assessment of urban catchment after large‑scale flood event: the worst natural tragedy at Pahang River, Malaysia. Desalination Water Treat. 2020;175:32‑42.
• Yusof NH, Foo KY, Hameed BH, Hussin MH, Lee HK, Sabar S. One‑step synthesis of chitosan‑polyethyleneimine with calcium chloride as effective adsorbent for Acid Red 88 removal. Int J Biol Macromol. 2020;157:648‑658.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. One‑step acid activation of bentonite derived adsorbent for effective remediation of new generation industrial pesticides. Sci Rep. 2020;10:20151.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Preparation of a montmorillonite‑derived adsorbent for practical treatment of ionic and nonionic pesticides. J Mater Res Technol. 2019;8:4713‑4724.
• Lim KY, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. A shared vision on the historical flood events in Malaysia: integrated assessment of water quality and microbial variability. Disaster Adv. 2019;12:11‑20.
• Lum PT, Foo KY, Zakaria NA. Visible light driven photocatalytic degradation of paracetamol using incense ash supported ZnO nanocomposites. Malays J Anal Sci. 2019;23:771‑780.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Phytotoxic effects of trivalent chromium‑enriched water irrigation in Vigna unguiculata seedling. J Clean Prod. 2018;202:101‑108.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. A novel insight into the manganese‑doped irrigation practice on mung bean seedlings. Proc 2nd Int Conf Advances in Biotechnology. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Jul 23‑25, 2018.
• Foo KY. Preparation of eco‑friendly activated carbon as a refining solution for the adsorptive treatment of analgesic acetaminophen. Desalination Water Treat. 2018;114:332‑340.
• Foo KY. Effect of microwave regeneration on the textural network, surface chemistry and adsorptive property of agricultural waste‑based activated carbons. Process Saf Environ Prot. 2018;116:461‑467.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Acid modified natural clay as a judicious solution for successive treatment of ametryn. Desalination Water Treat. 2018;103:270‑279.
• Zamri MFMA, Kamaruddin MA, Yusoff MS, Aziz HA, Foo KY. Semi‑aerobic stabilized landfill leachate treatment by ion exchange resin: isotherm and kinetic study. Appl Water Sci. 2017;7:581‑590.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Enhancement of hazardous pesticide uptake, ametryn using an environmentally friendly clay‑based adsorbent. Desalination Water Treat. 2017;79:188‑195.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Utilization of montmorillonite as a refining solution for the treatment of ametryn, a second generation pesticide. J Environ Chem Eng. 2017;5(4):3235‑3242.
• Balakrishnan K, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Evolution of sustainable product service system in water management practice. Desalination Water Treat. 2017;90:147‑156.
• Goh HW, Zakaria NA, Lau TL, Foo KY, Chang CK, Leow CS. Mesocosm study of enhanced bioretention media in treating nutrient‑rich stormwater for mixed development area. Urban Water J. 2017;14:134‑142.
• Balakrishnan K, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Preparation of eco‑friendly carbon aerogel via ambient pressure drying for effective remediation of pharmaceutical contaminant, Metformin. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Phytotoxicity evaluation and physiological responses of Vigna radiata seedlings grown in lead‑doped irrigation water. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Yoong HQ, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Recent progress on sustainable energy systems in smart cities. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Utilization of natural clay as a reliable solution for adsorptive treatment of metolachlor‑contaminated stormwater. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Lum PT, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Synthesis and activity evaluation of incense ash supported SnO₂ nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of water pollutant. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Ramli SN, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Preparation of newly functionalized polymeric adsorbent for enhanced treatment of textile contaminant. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Lim KY, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Evaluation of physico‑chemical and bacteriological contamination of flood water after heavy flood incidence at Pahang River, Malaysia. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Zarroug M, Foo KY, Souissi SN, Ouederni A. Preparation of pomegranate peel‑derived activated carbons by chemical and physio‑chemical activation for successive treatment of hazardous acetaminophen. Proc 37th IAHR World Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Aug 13‑18, 2017.
• Foo KY. Value‑added utilization of maize cobs waste as an environmentally friendly solution for innovative treatment of carbofuran. Process Saf Environ Prot. 2016;100:295‑304.
• Sidek L, Basri H, Lee LK, Foo KY. Performance of gross pollutant trap for water quality preservation: a real practical application at Klang Valley, Malaysia. Desalination Water Treat. 2016;57:24733‑24741.
• Sidek L, Mohiyadena HA, Lee LK, Foo KY. Potential of engineered biomedia for innovative purification of contaminated river water. Desalination Water Treat. 2016;57:24210‑24221.
• Shattar SFA, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Feasibility of montmorillonite‑assisted adsorption process for effective treatment of organo‑pesticides. Desalination Water Treat. 2016;57:13645‑13677.
• Goh HW, Lau TL, Foo KY, Chang CK. Runoff treatment in mixed development area through vegetation composite bioretention media: BOD removal. Proc IAHR APD 2016. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Aug 28, 2016.
• Foo KY. Physico‑chemical and microbial evaluation of flood water under the 2014 flood crisis in Pahang River, Malaysia. Proc Flood Disaster 2014 Research Conf. Putrajaya, Malaysia. Apr 4‑6, 2016.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Nickel‑contaminated water irrigation on mung bean seedlings. Proc Int Conf Challenges in Environmental Science & Engineering (CESE). Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nov 6‑10, 2016.
• Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Students’ perceptions and environmental engagement with psychological well‑being towards national pilot in‑campus ecological wetland. Proc Int Conf CESE. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nov 6‑10, 2016.
• Foo KY. Potential of natural clay‑derived functionalized adsorbents for effective remediation of sanitary landfill leachate. Proc Int Conf CESE. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nov 6‑10, 2016.
• Foo KY. Development of an environmentally friendly coagulant for innovative purification of urban runoff. Proc Int Conf CESE. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nov 6‑10, 2016.
• Sidek L, Chow MF, Haris H, Othman F, Usman F, Foo KY, Lee LK. Integrated assessment of temporal and seasonal variability in water quality of highly polluted Penchala River, western Peninsular Malaysia. Proc Int Conf Challenges in Environmental Science & Engineering (CESE). Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nov 6‑10, 2016.
• Balakrishnan K, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Preparation of food processing residue‑derived carbon aerogel for innovative treatment of pharmaceutical contaminant. Proc Int Conf CESE. Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nov 6‑10, 2016.
• Foo KY. A vision on the opportunities, policies and coping strategies for energy security and green energy development in Malaysia. Renew Sustain Energy Rev. 2015;51:1477‑1498.
• Foo KY. Effects of familial climate on adolescents’ driving habits: a recent literature. Int J Inj Control Saf Promot. 2015;22:127‑135.
• Foo KY. A shared view of integrated urban water management practices in Malaysia. Water Sci Technol Water Supply. 2015;15:456‑473.
• Goh HW, Lau TL, Foo KY, Chang CK, Zakaria NA. Influence of hydraulic conductivity and organic matter content in different bioretention media on nutrient removal. Appl Mech Mater. 2015;802:448‑453.
• Chan NW, Zakaria NA, Ab Ghani A, Foo KY, Lee LK. Review and study of current existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for flood disaster management in Malaysia. Jurnal Teknologi (Sci Eng). 2015.
• Foo KY. Shared vision on historical flood events in Malaysia: integrated assessment of water quality and microbial variability. Proc Flood Disaster Assessment Workshop. Putrajaya, Malaysia. Sep 14‑15, 2015.
• Goh HW, Chang CK, Lau TL, Foo KY, Zakaria NA. Role of tropical shrub with enhanced bioretention media in nutrient‑rich runoff treatment. Proc 36th IAHR World Congress – Deltas of the Future. The Hague, Netherlands. Jun 28‑Jul 3, 2015.
• Othman MA, Ab Ghani A, Foo KY, Chang CK. Effect of minimum inter‑event time on water quality capture volume. Proc 36th IAHR World Congress – Deltas of the Future. The Hague, Netherlands. Jun 28‑Jul 3, 2015.
• Foo KY. A vision of the environmental and occupational noise pollution in Malaysia. Noise Health. 2014;16(73):427‑436.
• Lee LK, Foo KY. Recent insights on the significance of transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of male factor infertility. Clin Biochem. 2014;47:973‑982.
• Njoku VO, Foo KY, Asif M, Hameed BH. Preparation of activated carbons from rambutan peel by microwave‑induced KOH activation for Acid Yellow 17 dye adsorption. Chem Eng J. 2014;250:198‑204.
• Krishni RR, Foo KY, Hameed BH. Adsorptive removal of methylene blue using natural adsorbent banana leaves. Desalination Water Treat. 2014;52:6104‑6112.
• Krishni RR, Foo KY, Hameed BH. Food cannery effluent, pineapple peel as an effective low‑cost biosorbent for removing cationic dye from aqueous solutions. Desalination Water Treat. 2014;52:6096‑6103.
• Krishni RR, Foo KY, Hameed BH. Adsorption of cationic dye using a low‑cost biowaste adsorbent: equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic study. Desalination Water Treat. 2014;52:6088‑6095.
• Krishni RR, Foo KY, Hameed BH. Adsorption of methylene blue onto papaya leaves: comparison of linear and nonlinear isotherm analysis. Desalination Water Treat. 2014;52:6712‑6719.
• Goh HW, Lau TL, Foo KY, Zakaria NA. Preliminary study on potential additives in filter media of bioretention for nutrient removal. Proc 13th IAHR/IWA Int Conf Urban Drainage. Kuching, Sarawak. Sep 7‑12, 2014.
• Othman MA, Ab Ghani A, Foo KY, Chang CK. Long‑term rainfall analysis for estimating water quality volume for major towns in Malaysia. Proc 13th IAHR/IWA Int Conf Urban Drainage. Kuching, Sarawak. Sep 7‑12, 2014.
• Foo KY. A vision on the role of environmental higher education contributing to sustainable development in Malaysia. J Clean Prod. 2013;61:6‑12.
• Foo KY, Lee LK, Hameed BH. Preparation of tamarind fruit seed activated carbon by microwave heating for adsorptive treatment of landfill leachate: a laboratory column evaluation. Bioresour Technol. 2013;133:599‑605.
• Foo KY, Lee LK, Hameed BH. Preparation of banana frond activated carbon by microwave‑induced activation for removal of boron and total iron from landfill leachate. Chem Eng J. 2013;223:604‑610.
• Foo KY, Lee LK, Hameed BH. Preparation of activated carbon from sugarcane bagasse by microwave‑assisted activation for remediation of semi‑aerobic landfill leachate. Bioresour Technol. 2013;134:166‑172.
• Foo KY, Lee LK, Hameed BH. Batch adsorption of semi‑aerobic landfill leachate by granular activated carbon prepared by microwave heating. Chem Eng J. 2013;222:259‑264.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Utilization of oil palm biodiesel solid residue as renewable source for preparation of granular activated carbon by microwave‑induced KOH activation. Bioresour Technol. 2013;130:696‑702.
• Foo KY. An appraisal of the nutritional properties, therapeutic value, and novel implications of the under‑utilized plant Parkia speciosa. RSC Adv. 2013;3:18248‑18258.
• Njoku VO, Foo KY, Hameed BH. Microwave‑assisted preparation of pumpkin seed hull activated carbon and its application for adsorptive removal of 2,4‑dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. Chem Eng J. 2013;215‑216:383‑388.
• Lee LK, Foo KY. Recent advances on the beneficial use and health implications of Pu‑Erh tea. Food Res Int. 2013;53:619‑628.
• Lee LK, Foo KY. An appraisal of the therapeutic value of lycopene for chemoprevention of prostate cancer: a nutrigenomic approach. Food Res Int. 2013;54:1217‑1228.
• Foo KY. Value‑added utilization of agricultural biomass for environmental implications. Proc Int Conf Resources & Environmental Sustainable Development (RESD). Shenyang, China. 2013.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Rapid regeneration of methylene blue dye‑loaded activated carbons with microwave heating. J Anal Appl Pyrolysis. 2012;98:123‑128.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Microwave‑assisted regeneration of activated carbon. Bioresour Technol. 2012;119:234‑240.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Dynamic adsorption behavior of methylene blue onto oil palm shell granular activated carbon prepared by microwave heating. Chem Eng J. 2012;203:81‑87.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Adsorption characteristics of industrial solid waste‑derived activated carbon prepared by microwave heating for methylene blue. Fuel Process Technol. 2012;99:103‑109.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation of activated carbon by microwave heating of langsat (Lansium domesticum) empty fruit bunch waste. Bioresour Technol. 2012;116:522‑525.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Cost‑effective regeneration of durian shell and jackfruit peel activated carbons by microwave irradiation. Chem Eng J. 2012;193‑194:404‑409.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from melon seed hull (Citrullus vulgaris) residue by microwave‑induced NaOH activation. Desalination Water Treat. 2012;47:130‑138.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Textural porosity, surface chemistry and adsorptive properties of durian shell‑derived activated carbon prepared by microwave‑assisted NaOH activation. Chem Eng J. 2012;187:53‑62.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Potential of jackfruit peel as precursor for activated carbon prepared by microwave‑induced NaOH activation. Bioresour Technol. 2012;112:143‑150.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Mesoporous activated carbon from wood sawdust by K₂CO₃ activation using microwave heating. Bioresour Technol. 2012;111:425‑432.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Coconut husk‑derived activated carbon via microwave‑induced activation: effects of activation agents, preparation parameters and adsorption performance. Chem Eng J. 2012;184:57‑65.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Porous structure and adsorptive properties of pineapple peel‑based activated carbons prepared via microwave‑assisted KOH and K₂CO₃ activation. Microporous Mesoporous Mater. 2012;148:191‑195.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Factors affecting carbon yield and adsorption capability of mangosteen peel activated carbon prepared by microwave‑assisted K₂CO₃ activation. Chem Eng J. 2012;180:66‑74.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation, characterization and evaluation of adsorptive properties of orange peel‑based activated carbon via microwave‑induced K₂CO₃ activation. Bioresour Technol. 2012;104:679‑686.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Potential of activated carbon adsorption processes for remediation of nuclear effluents: a recent literature. Desalination Water Treat. 2012;41:72‑78.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Microwave‑assisted preparation and adsorption performance of activated carbon from biodiesel industry solid residue: influence of operational parameters. Bioresour Technol. 2012;103:398‑404.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Environmental applications of activated carbon/zeolite composite materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2011;162:22‑28.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from sunflower seed oil residue via microwave‑assisted K₂CO₃ activation. Bioresour Technol. 2011;102:9794‑9799.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation of oil palm (Elaeis) empty fruit bunch activated carbon by microwave‑assisted KOH activation for adsorption of methylene blue. Desalination. 2011;275:302‑305.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Transformation of durian biomass into a highly valuable end commodity: trends and opportunities. Biomass Bioenergy. 2011;35:2470‑2478.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Utilization of rice husks as feedstock for preparation of activated carbon by microwave‑induced KOH and K₂CO₃ activation. Bioresour Technol. 2011;102:9814‑9817.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Microwave‑assisted preparation of activated carbon from pomelo skin for removal of anionic and cationic dyes. Chem Eng J. 2011;173:385‑390.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from pistachio nut shells via microwave‑induced chemical activation. Biomass Bioenergy. 2011;35:3257‑3261.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Preparation of activated carbon from date stones by microwave‑induced chemical activation: application for methylene blue adsorption. Chem Eng J. 2011;170:338‑341.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Microwave‑assisted preparation of oil palm fiber activated carbon for methylene blue adsorption. Chem Eng J. 2011;166:792‑795.
• Foo KY. Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from melon seed oil (Citrullus vulgaris) residue via microwave‑induced NaOH activation. Proc Int Conf Challenges in Environmental Science & Engineering (CESE). Tainan City, Taiwan. 2011.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Decontamination of textile wastewater via TiO₂/activated carbon composite materials. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2010;159:130‑143.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Insight into applications of palm oil mill effluent: renewable utilization of industrial agricultural waste. Renew Sustain Energy Rev. 2010;14:1445‑1452.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Detoxification of pesticide waste via activated carbon adsorption process. J Hazard Mater. 2010;175:1‑11.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Insights into the modeling of adsorption isotherm systems. Chem Eng J. 2010;156:2‑10.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Overview of dye removal via activated carbon adsorption process. Desalination Water Treat. 2010;9:255‑274.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Value‑added utilization of oil palm ash: superior recycling of industrial agricultural waste. J Hazard Mater. 2009;172:523‑531.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Utilization of biodiesel waste as renewable resource for activated carbon: application to environmental problems. Renew Sustain Energy Rev. 2009;13:2495‑2504.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Utilization of rice husk ash as novel adsorbent: judicious recycling of colloidal agricultural waste. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2009;152:39‑47.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Overview of landfill leachate treatment via activated carbon adsorption process. J Hazard Mater. 2009;171:54‑60.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Short review of activated carbon‑assisted electrosorption process: overview, current stage and future prospects. J Hazard Mater. 2009;170:552‑559.
• Foo KY, Hameed BH. Recent developments in preparation and regeneration of activated carbons by microwaves. Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2009;149:19‑27.

• Foo KY, Banu R, Lee LK, Wen J (Eds). Water Nexus Approach for Sustainable Development. Springer Nature. 2025. ISBN: 978‑3‑031‑89237‑0. pp.1‑423.
• Foo KY, Sharma RK (Eds). Insight into the Resource Utilization and Recovery of Urban Waste Streams in Developing Countries. Springer Nature. 2025. ISBN: 978‑3‑032‑16257‑1. pp.1‑235.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. Thermochemical and Electrochemical Conversion of Black Liquor for Syngas Production. In: Rahimpour MR (Ed.), Comprehensive Methanol Science: Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies. Vol.2. Elsevier. 2025. ISBN: 978‑0‑443‑15741‑7. pp.285‑303.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. Monolithic Reactors for Syngas Production from Natural Gas. In: Rahimpour MR (Ed.), Comprehensive Methanol Science: Production, Applications, and Emerging Technologies. Vol.2. Elsevier. 2025. ISBN: 978‑0‑443‑15741‑7. pp.304‑343.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. Innovation in Depolymerization Techniques. In: Gupta RK (Ed.), Depolymerization: Concept, Progress and Challenges. Vol.2: Advances and Breakthroughs. American Chemical Society. 2025. ISBN: 9780841296015. pp.17‑40.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. Passive Sampling for Inorganic Contaminants in Water. In: Soylak M (Ed.), Comprehensive Sampling and Sample Preparation, Sampling Theory and Methodology. Elsevier. 2025. ISBN: 9780443159794. pp.242‑262.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. A Vision on the Development of Carbon Industry, Enactment of Adaptation Policies, Guidelines, Ethical Considerations and Public Perception. In: Dwivedi N, Dwivedi S, Meili L (Eds.), Sustainable Biotechnological Remedial Frameworks for the Rejuvenation of Heavily Polluted Environment. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. 2025. ISBN: 9781003668961. pp.413‑436.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. Insights into Omics Approaches in Plant Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals. In: Dwivedi N, Dwivedi S, Meili L (Eds.), Sustainable Biotechnological Remedial Frameworks for the Rejuvenation of Heavily Polluted Environment. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group. 2025. ISBN: 9781003668961. pp.195‑219.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. A Shared View on the Current Scenario of Wastewater Irrigation Practice within the Mediterranean Basin Countries. In: Zamparas MG, Kyriakopoulas GL (Eds.), Water Management and Circular Economy. Elsevier. 2023. ISBN: 9780323952804. pp.319‑366.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. On‑going Challenges, Hazard Identification, Health Risk Assessment, and Regulatory Guidelines and Standards of Water Resource Management. In: Zamparas MG, Kyriakopoulas GL (Eds.), Water Management and Circular Economy. Elsevier. 2023. ISBN: 9780323952804. pp.367‑408.
• Tan KL, Foo KY. Metal‑Organic Frameworks for the Prolific Purification of Hazardous Airborne Pollutants. In: Giannakoudakis D, Meili L, Anastopoulos I (Eds.), Advanced Materials for Sustainable Environmental Remediation. Elsevier. 2022. ISBN: 9780323904858. pp.47‑104.
• Tan KL, Foo KY. Metal Organic Frameworks: The Next‑Generation Adsorbents for Sustainable Remediation of Aquatic Pollutants. In: Giannakoudakis D, Meili L, Anastopoulos I (Eds.), Advanced Materials for Sustainable Environmental Remediation. Elsevier. 2022. ISBN: 9780323904858. pp.330‑352.
• Tan KL, Foo KY. The Viable Role of Activated Carbon for Effective Remediation of Refinery and Petrochemical Wastewaters. In: El‑Naas MH, Banerjee A (Eds.), Petroleum Industry Wastewater: Advanced and Sustainable Treatment Methods. 2022. pp.185‑203.
• Chow YN, Foo KY. Life‑Cycle Assessment and Cost‑Benefit Analysis of Petroleum Industry Wastewater Treatment. In: El‑Naas MH, Banerjee A (Eds.), Petroleum Industry Wastewater: Advanced and Sustainable Treatment Methods. 2022. pp.205‑221.
• Lim KY, Foo KY. State‑Of‑The‑Art Review on Unique Characteristics, Key Driving Causes and Mitigation Measures of World Catastrophic Flood Disasters. In: Ghosh C, Kolathayar S (Eds.), A System Engineering Approach to Disaster Resilience. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering 205. Springer. 2022. pp.229‑246.
• Foo KY, Chow YN, Lim KY. Fundamental Concept of Experimental Design and Analysis for Scientific Research. In: Professional and Personal Development for Postgraduates. Universiti Sains Malaysia. 2020. pp.1‑138.
• Chan NW, Rindam M, Yusof R, Ao M, Foo KY. Water Management. In: Chan NW, Imura H (Eds.), Sustainable Urban Development Program. Water Watch Penang & Yokohama City University. 2019. pp.30‑35.
• Lim KY, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Water and Sanitation during the Flood Disaster – A Community Driven Commitment Towards A Better World. In: Trowbridge L (Ed.), A Better World: Actions and Commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals. Vol.3. 2018. ISBN: 978‑0‑9956487‑3‑9. pp.114‑116.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Wastewater Reuse for Agriculture Irrigation – A Sustainable Solution for a Better Tomorrow? In: Trowbridge L (Ed.), A Better World: Actions and Commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals. Vol.3. 2018. ISBN: 978‑0‑9956487‑3‑9. pp.117‑119.
• Shattar SFA, Balakrishnan K, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Natural Clay Derived Water Purification Technology. Proc Int Malaysia‑Indonesia‑Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT‑SIC). E‑book. Vol.2. 2017. e‑ISBN: 978‑967‑14017‑5‑0. pp.232‑236.
• Chow YN, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. New Emerging Hydroponic System. Proc Int Malaysia‑Indonesia‑Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT‑SIC). E‑book. Vol.2. 2017. e‑ISBN: 978‑967‑14017‑5‑0. pp.353‑358.
• Lum PT, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Eco‑friendly and Visible Light Driven Photocatalytic Nanocomposites. Proc Int Malaysia‑Indonesia‑Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT‑SIC). E‑book. Vol.2. 2017. e‑ISBN: 978‑967‑14017‑5‑0. pp.347‑352.
• Yoong HQ, Lim KY, Lee LK, Zakaria NA, Foo KY. Sustainable Urban Green Space Management Practice. Proc Int Malaysia‑Indonesia‑Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT‑SIC). E‑book. Vol.2. 2017. e‑ISBN: 978‑967‑14017‑5‑0. pp.362‑371.
• Yusof NH, Sabar S, Hussin MH, Foo KY. Environmentally Friendly Modified Chitosan Beads for Textile Dye Wastewater Treatment. Proc Int Malaysia‑Indonesia‑Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT‑SIC). E‑book. Vol.2. 2017. e‑ISBN: 978‑967‑14017‑5‑0. pp.437‑444.
• Chan NW, Rindam M, Ao M, Foo KY. Water Management in Cities. In: Chan NW, Imura H, Nakamura A, Ao M (Eds.), Sustainable Urban Development Textbook. Edition 1. Water Watch Penang & Yokohama City University. 2016. pp.112‑117.

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