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I am Dr Farhatun Najat Maluin, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). My research focuses on green nanotechnology, intelligent controlled delivery systems, and environmental chemistry, with an emphasis on sustainable material design and environmental responsibility. My work primarily involves the development of chitosan-based nanomaterials, particularly stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for the controlled release of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and bioactive compounds. I also explore the environmental fate and behaviour of pollutants, including adsorption, desorption, transport, bioavailability, and ecotoxicity, alongside the development of functional materials for environmental remediation. By integrating inorganic chemistry, biomaterial design, and advanced analytical characterisation, I adopt a holistic approach that considers material performance, chemical interactions, and environmental implications to support the development of effective and sustainable technologies.
Alongside my research, I teach inorganic chemistry, particularly coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and catalysis, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate supervision, course coordination, and curriculum development. I welcome academic collaborations, industrial partnerships, and prospective postgraduate students interested in joining my Nanotechnology and Controlled Delivery Systems Laboratory.
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My research interests lie at the intersection of green nanotechnology, intelligent controlled delivery systems, and environmental chemistry, with sustainability as a central focus. Adopting a holistic approach, my work integrates material design, physicochemical characterisation, functional performance, and environmental assessment to develop efficient and environmentally responsible technologies.
My research primarily focuses on chitosan-based nanotechnology, particularly stimuli-responsive materials for controlled chemical delivery. I also investigate the environmental fate and behaviour of pollutants, including their interactions with environmental matrices, mobility, transformation, bioavailability, and ecological impacts. This approach considers both material performance and its environmental implications throughout the life cycle.
Sustainability is integrated throughout my research, from green material selection and resource-efficient synthesis to chemical safety, biodegradability, and secondary pollution prevention.
Looking ahead, I aim to further connect intelligent material design with environmental chemistry through responsive nanotechnologies for precise chemical delivery, pollution prevention, and sustainable remediation. My broader goal is to advance our understanding of material–chemical–environment interactions and contribute to effective, sustainable technologies that address emerging environmental challenges.
Research Areas
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Intelligent Nanocarriers & Controlled Delivery
How can material properties and environmental stimuli be harnessed to achieve precise, efficient, and responsive chemical delivery?
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Environmental Fate & Pollution
How do physicochemical interactions and environmental conditions govern the mobility, transformation, bioavailability, and ecological impacts of pollutants?
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Smart Materials & Environmental Remediation
How can intelligent, sustainable materials be designed to selectively capture, immobilise, or remove pollutants while minimising secondary environmental risks?