UiTMCPP at the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI), Thailand

Translated from Malay. This story was first published by Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia (School of Chemical Engineering), UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang, on 15 February 2026.

UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang continues to move forward in world-class research: a delegation of researchers and students from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTMCPP, carried out experiments at the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI), Thailand, from 13 to 16 February 2026.

The experiments were led by Ir. Ts. Mohamed Syazwan Osman with five PhD and undergraduate students, in collaboration with SLRI scientist Dr. Ratchadaporn Supruangnet. The study used synchrotron X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to examine the electronic structure and surface properties of materials at the atomic scale.

Notably, this is the first group from UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang to carry out experiments using an international synchrotron XPS facility, opening the way to high-impact fundamental research in advanced materials and environmental catalysis.

The study focuses on Fe₃O₄/BiOI and BaTiO₃/BiOI heterostructure materials, which have potential as new-generation catalysts for environmental applications such as water treatment and pollutant degradation.

Taking part in these experiments also gave the students direct exposure to large-scale, world-class research facilities, building their skills in advanced scientific research and international collaboration.

This initiative reflects UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang’s commitment to strengthening global research networks and raising the university’s visibility in materials science and advanced technology.

Source: original story on the Pengajian Kejuruteraan Kimia, UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang website (in Malay).