Prof. Dr. Paridah Md. Tahir
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Prof. Dr. Paridah Md. Tahir

Professor
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Wood Chemistry from University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Natural Fibre
62%
Material Chemistry
90%
Wood Composites
75%
Surface Coating
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Selected Publications

  1. Harmaen, A.S., H. Jalaluddin and M.T. Paridah, 2013. Properties of medium density fibreboard panels made from rubberwood and empty fruit bunches of oil palm biomass. J. Comp. Mater., 47: 2875-2883.
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  2. Bakar, B.F.A., P.M. Tahir, A. Karimi, E.S. Bakar, M.K.A. Uyup and A.C.Y. Choo, 2013. Evaluations of some physical properties for oil palm as alternative biomass resources. Wood Mater. Sci. Eng., 8: 119-128.
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  3. Ab. Shukor, N.A., P.M. Tahir, M.F. Jaafar and A.S.M. Roseley, 2013. Evaluation of selected physical and mechanical properties of multiple leader Acacia crassicarpa A. Cunn. Ex. Benth. genotypes. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 36: 311-320.
  4. Zaidon, A., G.H. Kim, M.T. Paridah, E.S. Bakar and I. Rushdan, 2012. Optimization of the processing variables for high polymer loading in compressed wood using response surface methodology (RSM). J. Trop. For. Sci., 24: 241-248.
  5. Paridah, M.T., A. Zaidon, T.W. Chuo, A. Zakiah and U.M.K. Anwar, 2012. Accelerated and outdoor ageings of laminated veneer lumber and their correlations with strength and stiffness. J. Trop. For. Sci., 24: 465-473.
  6. Nordahlia, A.S., U.M.K. Anwar, H. Hamdan, A. Zaidon, M.T. Paridah and O. Abd Razak, 2012. Effects of age and height on selected properties of Malaysian bamboo (Gigantochloa levis). J. Trop. For. Sci., 24: 102-109.
  7. Me, R.C., R. Ibrahim and P.M. Tahir, 2012. Natural based biocomposite material for prosthetic socket fabrication. Alam Cipta: Int. J. Sustain. Trop. Des. Res. Pract., 5: 27-34.
  8. Juliana, A.H., M.T. Paridah, M.H. Sahri, U.M.K. Anwar and A.A. Astimar, 2012. Properties of particleboard made from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) as function of particle geometry. J. Mater. Des., 34: 406-411.
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  9. Juliana, A.H., M.T. Paridah and U.M.K. Anwar, 2012. Properties of three-layer particleboards made from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) and rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis). Mater. Des., 40: 59-63.
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  10. Izani, M.A.N., M.T. Paridah, A.A. Astimar, M.Y.M. Nor and U.M.K. Anwar, 2012. Mechanical and dimensional stability properties of medium-density fibreboard produced from treated oil palm empty fruit bunch. J. Applied Sci., 12: 561-567.
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  11. Hoong, Y.B., Y.F. Loh, M.T. Paridah and H. Jalaluddin, 2012. Development of a new pilot scale production of high grade oil palm plywood: Effect of pressing pressure. Mater. Des. (1980-2015), 36: 215-219.
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  12. Ghafar, S.A.A., L.S. Yazan, P.M. Tahir and M. Ismail, 2012. Kenaf seed supercritical fluid extract reduces aberrant crypt foci formation in azoxymethane-induced rats. Exp. Toxicol. Pathol., 64: 247-251.
  13. Foo, J.B., L.S. Yazan, S.M. Mansor, N. Ismail, P.M. Tahir and M. Ismail, 2012. Kenaf seed oil from supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction inhibits the proliferation of WEHI-3B leukemia cells in vivo. J. Med. Plants Res., 6: 1429-1436.
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  14. Anwar, U.M.K., M.T. Paridah, H. Hamdan, A. Zaidon, A.R. Hanim and A.S. Nordahlia, 2012. Adhesion and bonding properties of low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde-treated plybamboo. J. Trop. For. Sci., 24: 379-386.
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  15. Aisyah, H.A., M.T. Paridah, M.H. Sahri, A.A. Astimar and U.M.K. Anwar, 2012. Influence of thermo mechanical pulping production parameters on properties of medium density fibreboard made from kenaf bast. J. Applied Sci., 12: 575-580.
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  16. Ahmad, Z., M.P. Ansell, D. Smedley and P.M. Tahir, 2012. Effect of environments on the thermal properties of epoxy adhesives modified with nano- and micro-particles for in-situ timber bonding. Indian J. Eng. Mater. Sci., 19: 343-356.
  17. Ahmad, Z., M. Ansell, D. Smedley and P.M. Tahir, 2012. Creep behavior of epoxy-based adhesive reinforced with nanoparticles for bonded-in timber connection. J. Mater. Civil Eng., 24: 825-831.
  18. Adawiah, M.A.R., A. Zaidon, F.A. Nur Izreen, E.S. Bakar, S.M. Hamami and M.T. Paridah, 2012. Addition of urea as formaldehyde scavenger for low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde-treated compreg wood. J. Trop. For. Sci., 24: 348-357.
  19. Ab. Wahab, N.H., P.M. Tahir, Y.B. Hoong, Z. Ashaari, N.Y.M. Yunus, M.K.A. Uyup and M.H. Shahri, 2012. Adhesion characteristics of phenol formaldehyde pre-preg oil palm stem veneers. BioResources, 7: 4545-4562.
  20. Yazan, L.S., J.B. Foo, S.A.A. Ghafar, K.W. Chan, P.M. Tahir and M. Ismail, 2011. Effect of kenaf seed oil from different ways of extraction towards ovarian cancer cells. Food Bioprod. Process., 89: 328-332.
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  21. Yazan, L.S., J.B. Foo, K.W. Chan, P.M. Tahir and M. Ismail, 2011. Kenaf seed oil from supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction shows cytotoxic effects towards various cancer cell lines. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 5381-5388.
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  22. Saffian, H.A., J. Harun, P.M. Tahir and A. Khalina, 2011. Feasibility of manufacturing a medium density fibreboard made of 4-year old rubber tree RRIM 2020 clone. Key Eng. Mater., 471: 839-844.
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  23. Paridah, M.T., A.B. Basher, S. SaifulAzry and Z. Ahmed, 2011. Retting process of some bast plant fibres and its effect on fibre quality: A review. BioResources, 6: 5260-5281.
  24. Omar, N.S., E.S. Bakar, N.M. Jalil, P.M. Tahir and W.M.Z.W. Yunus, 2011. Distribution of oil palm starch at different levels and portions of oil palm trunk. Wood Res. J., 2: 73-77.
  25. Mohieldin, S.D., E.S. Zainudin, M.T. Paridah and Z.M. Ainun, 2011. Nanotechnology in pulp and paper industries: A review. Key Eng. Mater., 471-472: 251-256.
  26. Loh, Y.F., T.M. Paridah, Y.B. Hoong, E.S. Bakar, M. Anis and H. Hamdan, 2011. Resistance of phenolic-treated oil palm stem plywood against subterranean termites and white rot decay. Int. Biodeterior. Biodegrad., 65: 14-17.
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  27. Loh, Y.F., M.T. Paridah, Y.B. Hoong and A.C.C. Yoong, 2011. Effects of treatment with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin on the surface characteristics of oil palm (Elaeis quineensis) stem veneer. Mater. Des., 32: 2277-2283.
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  28. Jonoobi, M., A. Khazaeian, P.M. Tahir, S.S. Azry and K. Oksman, 2011. Characteristics of cellulose nanofibers isolated from rubberwood and empty fruit bunches of oil palm using chemo-mechanical process. Cellulose, 18: 1085-1095.
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  29. Izreen, F.A.N., A. Zaidon, M.A.R. Adawiah, E.S. Bakar, M.T. Paridah, S.M. Hamami and U.M.K. Anwar, 2011. Enhancing the properties of low density hardwood Dyera costulata through impregnation with phenolic resin admixed with formaldehyde scavenger. J. Applied Sci., 11: 3474-3481.
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  30. Hoong, Y.B., M.T. Paridah, Y.F. Loh, H. Jalaluddin and L.A. Chuah, 2011. A new source of natural adhesive: Acacia mangium bark extracts co-polymerized with phenol-formaldehyde (PF) for bonding Mempisang (Annonaceae spp.) veneers. Int. J. Adhes. Adhes., 31: 164-167.
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  31. H'ng, P.S., A.N. Lee, C.M. Hang, S.H. Lee, A. Khalina and M.T. Paridah, 2011. Biological durability of injection moulded wood plastic composite boards. J. Applied Sci., 11: 384-388.
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  32. Foo, J.B., L.S. Yazan, K.W. Chan, P.M. Tahir and M. Ismail, 2011. Kenaf seed oil from supercritical carbon dioxide fluid extraction induced g1 phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in leukemia cells. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 5389-5397.
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  33. Feng, L.Y., P.M. Tahir and Y.B. Hoong, 2011. Density distribution of oil palm stem veneer and its influence on plywood mechanical properties. J. Applied Sci., 11: 824-831.
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  34. Chin, K.L., P.S. H’ng, L.J. Wong, B.T. Tey and M.T. Paridah, 2011. Production of glucose from oil palm trunk and sawdust of rubberwood and mixed hardwood. Applied Energy, 88: 4222-4228.
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  35. Abdi, M.M., L.C. Abdullah, A.R. Sadrolhosseini, W.M.M. Yunus, M.M. Moksin and P.M. Tahir, 2011. Surface plasmon resonance sensing detection of mercury and lead ions based on conducting polymer composite. PLoS One, Vol. 6. 10.1371/journal.pone.0024578.
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  36. Mossello, A.A., J. Harun, S.R.F. Shamsi, H. Resalati, P.M. Tahir, R. Ibrahim and A.Z. Mohmamed, 2010. A review of literatures related to kenaf as a alternative for pulpwoods. Agric. J., 5: 131-138.
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  37. Mossello, A.A., J. Harun, R. Ibrahim, H. Resalati, S.R.F. Shamsi, P.M. Tahir and M.N.M. Yusoff, 2010. Evaluation of linerboard properties from malaysian cultivated kenaf soda-anthraquinone pulps versus commercial pulps. BioResources, 5: 1595-1604.
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  38. Mossello, A.A., J. Harun, H. Resalati, R. Ibrahim, S.R.F. Shmas and P.M. Tahir, 2010. New approach to use of kenaf for paper and paperboard production. BioResources, 5: 2112-2122.
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  39. Loh, Y.F., M.T. Paridah, Y.B. Hoong, S.B. Edi, H. Hamdan and M. Anis, 2010. Properties enhancement of oil palm plywood through veneer pretreatment with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin. J. Adhesion Sci. Technol., 24: 1729-1738.
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  40. Juhaida, M.F., M.T. Paridah, M.M. Hilmi, Z. Sarani, H. Jalaluddin and A.M. Zaki, 2010. Liquefaction of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) core for wood laminating adhesive. Bioresour. Technol., 101: 1355-1360.
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  41. Hoong, Y.B., M.T. Paridah, Y.F. Loh, M.P. Koh, C.A. Luqman and A. Zaidon, 2010. Acacia mangium tannin as formaldehyde scavenger for low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin in bonding tropical plywood. J. Adhes. Sci. Technol., 24: 1563-1664.
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  42. Hoong, Y.B., A. Pizzi, M.T. Paridah and H. Pasch, 2010. Characterization of Acacia mangium polyflavonoid tannins by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and CP-MAS 13C NMR. Eur. Polym. J., 46: 1268-1277.
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  43. Chin, K.L., P.S. H'ng, L.J. Wong, B.T. Tey and M.T. Paridah, 2010. Optimization study of ethanolic fermentation from oil palm trunk, rubberwood and mixed hardwood hydrolysates using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Bioresour. Technol., 101: 3287-3291.
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  44. Paridah, M.T., A.N. Hafizah, A. Zaidon, I. Azmi, M.M. Nor and M.N. Yuziah, 2009. Bonding properties and performance of multi-layered kenaf board. J. Trop. Forest Sci., 21: 113-122.
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  45. Kelemwork, S., P. Tahir, W.E. Ding and R. Sudin, 2009. Effect of ratio of face to core particles on mechanical and physical properties of particleboard manufactured from Ethiopian bamboo. Chin. Forest. Sci. Technol., 8: 7-14.
  46. Hoong, Y.B., M.T. Paridah, C.A. Luqman, M.P. Koh and Y.F. Loh, 2009. Fortification of sulfited tannin from the bark of Acacia mangium with phenol-formaldehyde for use as plywood adhesive. Ind. Crops Prod., 30: 416-421.
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  47. Anwar, U.M.K., M.T. Paridah, H. Hamdan, S.M. Sapuan and E.S. Bakar, 2009. Effect of curing time on physical and mechanical properties of phenolic-treated bamboo strips. Ind. Crops Prod., 29: 214-219.
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  48. Zaidon, A., A.M.N. Nizam, A. Faizah, M.T. Paridah, H. Jalaluddin, M.Y.M. Nor and M.Y. Nor Yuziah, 2008. Efficacy of pyrethroids and boron preservatives in protecting particleboards against fungus and termites. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 31: 171-178.
  49. Hiziroglu, S., U.M.K. Anwar, H. Hamdan and P.M. Tahir, 2008. Evaluation of surface quality of some Malaysian species as function of outdoor exposure. J. Mater. Process. Technol., 199: 156-162.
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  50. Ashaari, Z., F. Abood, N.N. Malek, M.N. Yusuf, P. Tahir, N.Y.M. Yunus and J. Harun, 2008. Properties of pyrethroids-treated particleboards manufactured from rubberwood and oil palm Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB). Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 31: 171-178.
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  51. Anwar, U.M.K., M.T. Paridah, H. Hamdan, S.E. Bakar and S.M. Sapuan, 2008. Impregnation and drying process of bamboo strips treated with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde (LMwPF) resin. J. Polym. Mater., 25: 35-50.
  52. Zaidon, A., M.T. Paridah, U.M.K. Anwar, D. Rafidah, H. Hamdan and R.M. Salim, 2007. Effect of high temperature treatment on dimensional stability and bonding quality of bamboo strips. J. Bamboo Rattan, 6: 205-214.
  53. Zaidon, A., A.M.N. Nizam, M.Y.M. Nor, F. Abood and M.T. Paridah et al., 2007. Properties of particleboard made from pretreated particles of rubberwood, EFB and rubberwood-EFB blend. J. Applied Sci., 7: 1145-1151.
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  54. San, H.P., P. Tahir and Z. Ahmad, 2007. Tensile strength characteristics of laminated veneer lumber in full scale tension test. Malaysian Forest., 70: 103-109.
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  55. Hng, P.S., M.T. Paridah and C.W. Gan, 2007. Flexural properties of laminated veneer lumber manufactured from oil palm veneers. Pertanika, 30: 65-70.
  56. Paridah, M.T., L.L. Ong, A. Zaidon, S. Rahim and U.M.K. Anwar, 2006. Improving the dimensional stability of multi-layered strand board through resin impregnation. J. Trop. Forest Sci., 18: 166-172.
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  57. Paridah, M.T. and O.C. Musgrave, 2006. Alkaline treatment of sulfited tannin-based adhesive from mangrove to increase bond integrity of beech slips. J. Trop. Forest Sci., 18: 137-143.
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  58. Kelemwork, S., P.M. Tahir, W.E. Dig and R. Sudin, 2006. The effect of site variability on the suitability of ethiopian highland bamboo (Yushania alpina) for particleboard production. Ethiopian J. Nat. Resour., 8: 251-269.
  59. Febrianto, F., M. Yoshioka, Y. Nagai, P.M. Tahir, W. Syafii and N. Shiraishi, 2006. The morphological, mechanical and physical properties of wood flour-poly lactic acid composites under various filler types. J. Biol. Sci., 6: 555-563.
  60. Arib, R.M.N., S.M. Sapuan, M.A.M.M. Hamdan, M.T. Paridah and H.M.D. Khairul Zaman, 2006. Impact Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fibre (PALF) Reinforced Polypropylene (PP) laminated compositesunei darulssalam. J. Technol. Commerce, 4: 130-135.
  61. Anwar, U.M.K., M.T. Paridah, H. Hamdan, A. Zaidon and E.S. Bakar, 2006. Impregnation of bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii) strips with low-molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin. J. Bamboo Rattan, 5: 159-165.
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  62. Anwar, U.M.K., M.T. Paridah, M.A. Latif and A. Zaidon, 2005. Adhesion and bonding properties of plybamboo manufactured from Gigantochloa scortechinii. Am. J. Applied Sci., (Special Issue): 53-58.
  63. Zaidon, A., M.T. Paridah, C.K.M. Sari, W. Razak and M.Y.N. Yuziah, 2004. Bonding characteristics of Gigantochloa scortechinii. J. Bamboo Rattan, 3: 57-65.
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  64. Yeng, W.S., P.M. Tahir, L.K. Chiang, W.M. Yunus, Z. Wan and S. Zakaria, 2004. Sago starch and its acrylamide modified products as coating material on handsheets made from recycled pulp fibers. J. Applied Polymer Sci., 94: 154-158.
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  65. Wong, S.Y., M.T. Paridah and K.C. Liew, 2004. Physical properties of handsheet coated with sago starch and its acrylamide modified products. Ann. Microscopy, 4: 103-107.
  66. Ashaari, Z., R. Hanim, M.T. Paridah and N. Norhairul, 2004. Effects of peroxide and oxalic acid bleaching on the colour and gluing properties of some tropical bamboos. J. Biological Sci., 4: 90-94.
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  67. Arib, R.M.N., S.M. Sapuan, M.A.M.M. Hamdan, M.T. Paridah and H.M.D. Khairul Zaman, 2004. A literature review of pineapple fibre reinforced polymer composites. Polymer Polymer Composites, 12: 341-347.
  68. Zaidon, A., C.S. Moy, A.S. Sajap and M.T. Paridah, 2003. Resistance of CCA and Boron treated Rubberwood compostes against subtrannean termites (Coptotermes curvignathus Holmgren). Pertanika J. Sci. Technol., 11: 65-72.
  69. Fung, C.P., W.M.M. Yunus, Z.A. Wahab and P.M. Tahir, 2003. Measurement of thermal diffusivity of malaysian wood using photoflash and photoacoustic techniques. Solid State Sci. Technol., 11: 51-58.
  70. Tahir, P.M., O.C. Musgrave and Z. Ashaari, 2002. Determination of polyphenolic content of bark extracts for wood adhesives. Holzforschung, 56: 267-272.
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  71. Zaidon, A., B. Junaidi, M.T. Paridah and M.Y. Nor-Yuziah, 2001. Properties and durability of MUF-bonded particleboard treated with boron compound. Sains Malaysiana, 30: 177-186.
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  72. Tahir, P.M., A. Chin and A. Zaidon, 2001. Bonding properties of Azardiracta excelsa. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 7: 161-171.
  73. Paridah, M.T. and A. Zaidon, 2000. Oil palm tree residues for fibre-reinforce composite material: An overview. Malaysian For., 63: 69-76.
  74. Liew, K.C., J. Harun, P.M. Tahir, M.N.M. Yusoff and K.Z.M. Dahlan, 2000. Properties of rubberwood fibre-polypropylene composites blended at different fibre contents and fibre size fractions. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 6: 21-27.
  75. Tze, W., M.T. Paridah, J. Kasim and M.N.M. Yusoff, 1999. Soda anthraquinone pulps from sago palm (Metroxylaon sagu) fronds. Part II. Three-stage bleeching. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 5: 1-8.
  76. Paridah, M.T. and O.C. Musgrave, 1999. Sulfited mangrove tannin for wood adhesives. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 5: 46-57.
  77. Paridah, M.T. and O.C. Musgrave, 1999. Effect of bark storage period on the properties of Rhizophora mucronata bark extract. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 5: 141-148.
  78. Zaidon, A., H. Rayehan, M.T. Paridah and N.Y. Nor Yuziah, 1998. Incorporation of preservative in particleboard: Properties and durability. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 21: 83-92.
  79. Paridah, M.T., W. Tze, M.N.M. Yusoff and J. Kasim, 1998. Soda anthraquinone pulps from sago palm (Metroxylaon sagu) fronds. Part I. Pulping potential. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 4: 120-129.
  80. Wooten, A.L., T.J. Sellers and M.T. Paridah, 1988. Reaction of formaldehyde with lignin. Forest Prod. J., 38: 45-46.