Prof. Dr. Paridah Md. Tahir
ProfessorUniversiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Wood Chemistry from University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | PubMed | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tahir, P.M., O.C. Musgrave and Z. Ashaari, 2002. Determination of polyphenolic content of bark extracts for wood adhesives. Holzforschung, 56: 267-272.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - Tahir, P.M., A. Chin and A. Zaidon, 2001. Bonding properties of Azardiracta excelsa. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 7: 161-171.
- Paridah, M.T. and A. Zaidon, 2000. Oil palm tree residues for fibre-reinforce composite material: An overview. Malaysian For., 63: 69-76.
- 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.
- 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.
- Paridah, M.T. and O.C. Musgrave, 1999. Sulfited mangrove tannin for wood adhesives. J. Trop. Forest Prod., 5: 46-57.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Wooten, A.L., T.J. Sellers and M.T. Paridah, 1988. Reaction of formaldehyde with lignin. Forest Prod. J., 38: 45-46.