publications

1. Journal Article

Pickering emulsions for cancer: Formulation strategies, functional enhancements, and translational considerations
Ali, Israq, Uracha Rungsardthong Ruktanonchai, Apinan Soottitantawat, Bey Hing Goh, Gil Garnier, Nicholas M. H. Khong, and Siah Ying Tang. 2025. "Pickering emulsions for cancer: Formulation strategies, functional enhancements, and translational considerations." International Journal of Pharmaceutics 681: 125873. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.125873.

Enhancing meat emulsion gels with soy protein fibril and red palm oil Pickering emulsions: The role of emulsification techniques in chicken fat substitution
Zhou, Lei, Israq Ali, Bey Hing Goh, Ju Yen Fu, Sivakumar Manickam, Siah Ying Tang, and Qingwu Shen. 2025. “Enhancing Meat Emulsion Gels with Soy Protein Fibril and Red Palm Oil Pickering Emulsions: The Role of Emulsification Techniques in Chicken Fat Substitution.” LWT 216 (January): 117348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2025.117348.

Recent advances in ultrasonic cavitation technologies for emulsion preparation: a mini review
Soon, Shirley, Low Liang Ee, Israq Ali, Lei Zhou, Bey-Hing Goh, Lai Ti Gew, and Siah Ying Tang. 2024. “Recent Advances in Ultrasonic Cavitation Technologies for Emulsion Preparation: A Mini Review.” Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering 45 (August): 101046–46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coche.2024.101046.

Effects and mechanisms of ultrasound-assisted emulsification treatment on the curcumin delivery and digestive properties of myofibrillar protein-carboxymethyl cellulose complex emulsion gel
Zhou, Lei, Jiaming Cai, Jingyu Wang, Chao Ma, Lujuan Xing, Siah Ying Tang, and Wangang Zhang. 2024. “Effects and Mechanisms of Ultrasound-Assisted Emulsification Treatment on the Curcumin Delivery and Digestive Properties of Myofibrillar Protein-Carboxymethyl Cellulose Complex Emulsion Gel.” Food Research International 188 (May): 114531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114531.

A starch/gelatin-based Halochromic film with black currant anthocyanin and Nanocellulose-stabilized cinnamon essential oil Pickering emulsion: Towards real-time Salmon freshness assessment
Lim, Hong Jun, Siah Ying Tang, Kim Wei Chan, Sivakumar Manickam, Lih Jiun Yu, and Khang Wei Tan. 2024. “A Starch/Gelatin-Based Halochromic Film with Black Currant Anthocyanin and Nanocellulose-Stabilized Cinnamon Essential Oil Pickering Emulsion: Towards Real-Time Salmon Freshness Assessment.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 274 (June): 133329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133329.

Transforming the Chemical Functionality of Nanocellulose for Applications in Food Pickering Emulsions: A Critical Review
Wong, See Kiat, Muhamad Israq Amir Mohd Ali, Liang Ee Low, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Sivakumar Manickam, Tin Wui Wong, Gil Garnier, and Siah Ying Tang. 2023. “Transforming the Chemical Functionality of Nanocellulose for Applications in Food Pickering Emulsions: A Critical Review.” Food Reviews International 40 (4): 1093–1117. https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2023.2212034.

Effect of sodium caseinate/cellulose nanocrystals addition on the physical and oxidative stability of red palm olein-in-water pickering emulsions
Wong, See Kiat. 2021. “Effect of Sodium Caseinate/Cellulose Nanocrystals Addition on the Physical and Oxidative Stability of Red Palm Olein-In-Water Pickering Emulsions.” Journal of Oil Palm Research, December. https://doi.org/10.21894/jopr.2021.0049.

Synthesis of bio-inspired cellulose nanocrystals-soy protein isolate nanoconjugate for stabilization of oil-in-water Pickering emulsions
Wong, See Kiat, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Tin Wui Wong, Apinan Soottitantawat, Uracha Rungsardthong Ruktanonchai, Beng Ti Tey, and Siah Ying Tang. 2021. “Synthesis of Bio-Inspired Cellulose Nanocrystals-Soy Protein Isolate Nanoconjugate for Stabilization of Oil-In-Water Pickering Emulsions.” Carbohydrate Research 504 (May): 108336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2021.108336.

In vitro Digestion and Swelling Kinetics of Thymoquinone-Loaded Pickering Emulsions Incorporated in Alginate-Chitosan Hydrogel Beads
See Kiat, Wong, Dora Lawrencia, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Bey Hing Goh, Sivakumar Manickam, Tin Wui Wong, Cheng Heng Pang, and Siah Ying Tang. 2021. “In Vitro Digestion and Swelling Kinetics of Thymoquinone-Loaded Pickering Emulsions Incorporated in Alginate-Chitosan Hydrogel Beads.” Frontiers in Nutrition 8 (October). https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.752207.

Physical stability and rheological behavior of Pickering emulsions stabilized by protein–polysaccharide hybrid nanoconjugates
Wong, See Kiat, Liang Ee Low, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Sivakumar Manickam, Tin Wui Wong, Cheng Heng Pang, and Siah Ying Tang. 2021. “Physical Stability and Rheological Behavior of Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Protein–Polysaccharide Hybrid Nanoconjugates.” Nanotechnology Reviews 10 (1): 1293–1305. https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2021-0090.

Ultrasound-enhanced biosynthesis of uniform ZnO nanorice using Swietenia macrophylla seed extract and its in vitro anticancer activity
Low, Darren Yi Sern, Camille Keisha Mahendra, Supramaniam Janarthanan, Loh Teng Hern Tan, Learn Han Lee, Sivakumar Manickam, Bey Hing Goh, Khang Wei Tan, and Siah Ying Tang. 2021. “Ultrasound-Enhanced Biosynthesis of Uniform ZnO Nanorice Using Swietenia Macrophylla Seed Extract and Its in Vitro Anticancer Activity.” Nanotechnology Reviews 10 (1): 572–85. https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2021-0044.

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocellulose-Stabilized Pickering Emulsions
Lee, Ka Kit, Darren Yi Sern Low, Mei Ling Foo, Lih Jiun Yu, Thomas Shean Yaw Choong, Siah Ying Tang, and Khang Wei Tan. 2021. “Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nanocellulose-Stabilized Pickering Emulsions.” Polymers 13 (4): 668. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13040668.

Factors Affecting the Stability and Physical Properties of Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Fe3 O4 @CNC Nanocomposites
Low, Liang Ee, Boon Hoong Ong, Beng Ti Tey, and Siah Ying Tang. 2020. “Factors Affecting the Stability and Physical Properties of Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Fe3 O4 @CNC Nanocomposites.” Progress in Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science 3 (1). https://doi.org/10.36877/pddbs.a0000073.

The Development of Novel Ganoderic-Acid-Encapsulated Nanodispersions Using the Combination of Ultrasonic Cavitation and Solvent Evaporation through Response Surface Optimization
Cheng, Wai K., Khang W. Tan, Siah Y. Tang, Poh G. Cheng, Cheng H. Pang, Yang Tao, and Sivakumar Manickam. 2023. The Development of Novel Ganoderic-Acid-Encapsulated Nanodispersions Using the Combination of Ultrasonic Cavitation and Solvent Evaporation through Response Surface Optimization. Sustainability 15 (13). https://doi.org/10.3390/su15139929.

2. Book Chapter

1. Journal Article

Scalable fabrication of ultrathin high-strength gloves using oxidized cellulose nanofiber-filled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber
Low, Darren Yi Sern, Sharon Mintarno, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Khang Wei Tan, Bey Hing Goh, Sivakumar Manickam, and Siah Ying Tang. 2025. "Scalable fabrication of ultrathin high-strength gloves using oxidized cellulose nanofiber-filled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber." Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2025.03.016.

A Facile Scalable Strategy for Constructing Novel Robust Self-Healing Glove Utilizing Nanoreinforced Thermoreversible Carboxylated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
Low, Darren Yi Sern, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Bey Hing Goh, Sivakumar Manickam, and Siah Ying Tang. 2024. "A Facile Scalable Strategy for Constructing Novel Robust Self-Healing Glove Utilizing Nanoreinforced Thermoreversible Carboxylated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber." Advanced Functional Materials 34 (33): 2401345. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202401345.

Nano-reinforced self-healing rubbers: A comprehensive review
Low, Darren Yi Sern, Sharon Mintarno, Nirvedita Rani Karia, Sivakumar Manickam, Khang Wei Tan, Mohammad Khalid, Bey Hing Goh, and Siah Ying Tang. 2024. "Nano-reinforced self-healing rubbers: A comprehensive review." Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 139: 18-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2024.05.002.

Prospective life cycle assessment: Identifying the most promising methods for sustainable cellulose nanocrystal production
Hoo, Do Yee, Siah Ying Tang, Yasunori Kikuchi, Boon-Junn Ng, Chuan Yi Foo, Khang Wei Tan, and Jully Tan. 2024. "Prospective life cycle assessment: Identifying the most promising methods for sustainable cellulose nanocrystal production." Chemical Engineering Journal 498: 154964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.154964. 

One-pot extraction of nanocellulose from raw durian husk fiber using carboxylic acid-based deep eutectic solvent with in situ ultrasound assistance
Lim, Jocelyn Jean Yi, Do Yee Hoo, Siah Ying Tang, Sivakumar Manickam, Lih Jiun Yu, and Khang Wei Tan. 2024. "One-pot extraction of nanocellulose from raw durian husk fiber using carboxylic acid-based deep eutectic solvent with in situ ultrasound assistance." Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 106: 106898. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106898.

Self-healing synthetic rubber composites: review of recent progress and future directions towards sustainability
Low, D. Y. S., J. Supramaniam, W. D. Leong, A. Soottitantawat, T. Charinpanitkul, W. Tanthapanichakoon, S. Manickam, K. W. Tan, B. H. Goh, and S. Y. Tang. 2023. "Self-healing synthetic rubber composites: review of recent progress and future directions towards sustainability." Materials Today Sustainability 24: 100545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2023.100545.

Nano-engineered ZnO/CNF-based epoxidized natural rubber with enhanced strength for novel Self-healing glove fabrication
Supramaniam, Janarthanan, Darren Yi Sern Low, See Kiat Wong, Bey Fen Leo, Bey Hing Goh, and Siah Ying Tang. 2022. "Nano-engineered ZnO/CNF-based epoxidized natural rubber with enhanced strength for novel Self-healing glove fabrication." Chemical Engineering Journal 437: 135440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2022.135440.

Ultrasonic cavitation: An effective cleaner and greener intensification technology in the extraction and surface modification of nanocellulose
Hoo, Do Yee, Zhen Li Low, Darren Yi Sern Low, Siah Ying Tang, Sivakumar Manickam, Khang Wei Tan, and Zhen Hong Ban. 2022. "Ultrasonic cavitation: An effective cleaner and greener intensification technology in the extraction and surface modification of nanocellulose." Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 90: 106176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2022.106176.

Assessing the suitability of self-healing rubber glove for safe handling of pesticides
Supramaniam, Janarthanan, Darren Yi Sern Low, See Kiat Wong, Bey Hing Goh, Bey Fen Leo, and Siah Ying Tang. 2022. "Assessing the suitability of self-healing rubber glove for safe handling of pesticides." Scientific Reports 12 (1): 4275.. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-08129-9. 

Spray drying preparation of polymethyl methacrylate-grafted natural rubber composite powders and its impact reinforcement effect
Sangthongyingdee, Nutkamon, Darren Yi Sern Low, Abdul Hasif bin Abd Rahim, Intira Boonvisood, Siah Ying Tang, and Apinan Soottitantawat. 2022. "Spray drying preparation of polymethyl methacrylate-grafted natural rubber composite powders and its impact reinforcement effect." Drying Technology 40 (13): 2770-2782. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2021.1962906.

Morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties of natural rubber reinforced with cellulose nanofibers from oil palm empty fruit bunch
Low, Darren Yi Sern, Janarthanan Supramaniam, Abdul Hasif bin Abd Rahim, Siah Ying Tang, and Bey Fen Leo. 2021. "Morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties of natural rubber reinforced with cellulose nanofibers from oil palm empty fruit bunch." Journal of Rubber Research 24 (4): 631-640. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42464-021-00126-3.

Facile synthesis and characterization of palm CNF-ZnO nanocomposites with antibacterial and reinforcing properties
Supramaniam, Janarthanan, Darren Y. Low, See K. Wong, Loh T. Tan, Bey F. Leo, Bey H. Goh, Dazylah Darji, Fatimah R. Mohd Rasdi, Kok G. Chan, Learn H. Lee, and Siah Y. Tang. 2021. Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Palm CNF-ZnO Nanocomposites with Antibacterial and Reinforcing Properties. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22 (11). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22115781.

Recent Developments in Nanocellulose-Reinforced Rubber Matrix Composites: A Review
Low, Darren Y., Janarthanan Supramaniam, Apinan Soottitantawat, Tawatchai Charinpanitkul, Wiwut Tanthapanichakoon, Khang W. Tan, and Siah Y. Tang. 2021. Recent Developments in Nanocellulose-Reinforced Rubber Matrix Composites: A Review. Polymers 13 (4). https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13040550.

Preparation and properties of spherical natural rubber/silica composite powders via spray drying
Tang, Siah Ying, Prachaya Sopanon, Wiwut Tanthapanichakoon, and Apinan Soottitantawat. 2020. "Preparation and Properties of Spherical Natural Rubber/Silica Composite Powders via Spray Drying." KONA Powder and Particle Journal  37: 214-223. https://doi.org/10.14356/kona.2020009. 

2. Book Chapter

Nanocellulose reinforced general and special purpose elastomers
Low, Darren Yi Sern, and Siah Ying Tang. 2024. "10 - Nanocellulose reinforced general and special purpose elastomers." In Elastomeric Nanocellulose Composites, edited by Sabu Thomas, P. K. Mohamed, Jaehwan Kim and Milanta Tom, 231-272. Woodhead Publishing.

3. Conference Paper

1. Journal Article

Enhanced efficiency of superhydrophobic coatings: A comparative analysis between dip and spray techniques using octadecyltrichlorosilane
Low, Darren Yi Sern, Kristian Hendrata, Chern Leing Lee, Sivakumar Manickam, and Siah Ying Tang. 2025. "Enhanced efficiency of superhydrophobic coatings: A comparative analysis between dip and spray techniques using octadecyltrichlorosilane." Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 172: 106150. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106150. 

A Critical Review on the Current State of Antimicrobial Glove Technologies: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects
How, S. W., D. Y. S. Low, B. F. Leo, S. Manickam, B. H. Goh, and S. Y. Tang. 2023. "A critical review on the current state of antimicrobial glove technologies: advances, challenges and future prospects." Journal of Hospital Infection 137: 24-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2023.03.022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2023.03.022. 

2. Conference Paper

1. Journal Article

Essential oils and plant extracts for tropical fruits protection: From farm to table
Mohd Israfi, Nur Aisyah, Muhamad Israq Amir Mohd Ali, Sivakumar Manickam, Xun Sun, Bey Hing Goh, Siah Ying Tang, Norsharina Ismail, Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis, Soo Ee Ch’ng, and Kim Wei Chan. 2022. “Essential Oils and Plant Extracts for Tropical Fruits Protection: From Farm to Table.” Frontiers in Plant Science 13 (September). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.999270.

Unravelling Synergistic Effects of Palm Bunch Ash and Glutathione on Plant Growth
Koh, Yi Sze, See Kiat Wong, Acharaporn Duangjai, Surasak Saokaew, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Khang Wei Tan, Bey Hing Goh, and Siah Ying Tang. 2022. “Unravelling Synergistic Effects of Palm Bunch Ash and Glutathione on Plant Growth,” February, 39–39. https://doi.org/10.3390/iocag2022-12192.

Controlled Release Fertilizers: A Review on Coating Materials and Mechanism of Release
Lawrencia, Dora, See Kiat Wong, Darren Yi Sern Low, Bey Hing Goh, Joo Kheng Goh, Uracha Rungsardthong Ruktanonchai, Apinan Soottitantawat, Learn Han Lee, and Siah Ying Tang. 2021. “Controlled Release Fertilizers: A Review on Coating Materials and Mechanism of Release.” Plants 10 (2): 238. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10020238.

The Potential of Sky Fruit as an Anti-Aging and Wound Healing Cosmeceutical Agent
Mahendra, Camille Keisha, Loh Teng Hern Tan, Cayvern Kishen Mahendra, Hooi-Leng Ser, Priyia Pusparajah, Thet Thet Htar, Lay-Hong Chuah, et al. 2021. “The Potential of Sky Fruit as an Anti-Aging and Wound Healing Cosmeceutical Agent.” Cosmetics 8 (3): 79. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics8030079.

Mitigation of Environmental Stress-Impacts in Plants: Role of Sole and Combinatory Exogenous Application of Glutathione
Koh, Yi Sze, See Kiat Wong, Nor Hadiani Ismail, Gokhan Zengin, Acharaporn Duangjai, Surasak Saokaew, Pochamana Phisalprapa, Khang Wei Tan, Bey Hing Goh, and Siah Ying Tang. 2021. “Mitigation of Environmental Stress-Impacts in Plants: Role of Sole and Combinatory Exogenous Application of Glutathione.” Frontiers in Plant Science 12 (December). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.791205.

A Sustainable In situ Treatment Method to Improve the Quality of Crude Palm Oil by Repurposing Treated Aerobic Liquor
Chew, Chien Lye, Nur Azwani Ab Karim, Pei San Kong, Siah Ying Tang, and Eng-Seng Chan. 2021. “A Sustainable in Situ Treatment Method to Improve the Quality of Crude Palm Oil by Repurposing Treated Aerobic Liquor.” Food and Bioprocess Technology 14 (4): 679–91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-021-02582-6.

2. Book Chapter

1. Journal Article

1. Journal Article

The anti-melanogenic properties of Swietenia macrophylla king
Mahendra, Camille Keisha, Hooi-Leng Ser, Syafiq Asnawi Zainal Abidin, Shafi Ullah Khan, Priyia Pusparajah, Thet Thet Htar, Lay-Hong Chuah, Siah Ying Tang, Long Chiau Ming, Khang Wen Goh, Yatinesh Kumari, and Bey Hing Goh. 2023. "The anti-melanogenic properties of Swietenia macrophylla king." Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 162: 114659. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114659.

Cosmeceutical Therapy: Engaging the Repercussions of UVR Photoaging on the Skin’s Circadian Rhythm
Mahendra, Camille K., Hooi-Leng Ser, Priyia Pusparajah, Thet T. Htar, Lay-Hong Chuah, Wei H. Yap, Yin-Quan Tang, Gokhan Zengin, Siah Y. Tang, Wai L. Lee, Kai B. Liew, Long C. Ming, and Bey H. Goh. 2022. Cosmeceutical Therapy: Engaging the Repercussions of UVR Photoaging on the Skin’s Circadian Rhythm. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23 (5). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23052884.

Counteracting the Ramifications of UVB Irradiation and Photoaging with Swietenia macrophylla King Seed
Mahendra, Camille K., Syafiq A. Abidin, Thet T. Htar, Lay-Hong Chuah, Shafi U. Khan, Long C. Ming, Siah Y. Tang, Priyia Pusparajah, and Bey H. Goh. 2021. Counteracting the Ramifications of UVB Irradiation and Photoaging with Swietenia macrophylla King Seed. Molecules 26 (7). https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26072000.

Angelicin—A Furocoumarin Compound With Vast Biological Potential
Mahendra, Camille Keisha, Loh Teng Hern Tan, Wai Leng Lee, Wei Hsum Yap, Priyia Pusparajah, Liang Ee Low, Siah Ying Tang, Kok Gan Chan, Learn Han Lee, and Bey Hing Goh. 2020. "Angelicin—A Furocoumarin Compound With Vast Biological Potential." Frontiers in Pharmacology 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2020.00366.