Likewise, MAP was used to prevent the migration of the desired exotic flavors of durian in the frozen state. To provide technological support for the upgrading of the country's cocoa industry, gaps in the primary and secondary processing of cocoa were identified and properly addressed.
Abaca Fiber as reinforcement for composite application
Cassava starch-based plastics with different
Acclimatization of the microorganisms was performed by gradually increasing the amount of wastewater supplied to the system (started at 5 liters [L]/day). Note that the average COD of the influent was 1,500 mg/L, indicating that the system has an efficiency of about 93-98%.
Researches on emerging technologies like nanotechnology and its varied application to the development of new products and treatment of industrial wastewaters have
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in lime deposits can be recovered in two grades that are currently used: ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). Further processing into nanoprecipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) gives it unique properties for these applications.
South East Asian atmospheric corrosion exposure study of electronic equipment and components under a marine environment in the Philippines
The EBD has carried out preliminary experiments to develop a cost-effective adsorbent from modified zeolite for the removal of oil and grease in a simulated polluted wastewater. -Br) significantly improved the property of the resulting adsorbent in removing oil and grease from an aqueous solution.
Production of secondary reference materials and provision of proficiency testing for metals in water
Inter-laboratory comparison of additives and contaminants in foods
Integration of testing services for rubber and rubber-based products
Expanding the role of advanced testing laboratories in the Philippines
Five-year ISO/IEC 17025 re-accreditation
New Calibration and Measurement Capabilities or CMC of the country by the National Metrology Laboratory of the Philippines in the field of thermometry was recently approved and published in the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) Key Comparison Database (KCDB) on November 2015. The Philippines has now registered CMCs covering the measurement fields of thermometry and mass, with CMCs in Mass previously published in the database in December 2013. The publication of CMC in the database means that the country's metrological competence by peer National Metrology Institute (NMI) be recognized. all over the world.
This means further acceptance of the calibration certificates issued by the NMI in 98 institutes worldwide and 153 designated institutes participating in.
Proposed strategy for the National Metrology Infrastructure of the Philippines
CMC approval is based on three essential elements: participation in peer-reviewed and approved scientific comparisons; operation of an appropriate and approved quality management system; and international peer review of required CMCs within and between regions. Once approved, it is then published in a single, worldwide public database (http://kcdb.bipm.org) accessible to all.
Internationally accepted CMC in thermometry
The One-stop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness (OneLab) project is an IT-based solution to widen public access to testing services from laboratories in the Philippines at a single touch point. ASTI provides technical support in the system development, namely the Unified Laboratory Information Management System (ULIMS) and the reference system. The 1st group of non-DOST laboratories participating in the network include: Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA); DOH-National Reference Laboratory; University of the Philippines-Manila (UPM)- NIH; DOH-Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Philippine Institute of Pure and Applied Chemistry (PIPAC); SGS Philippines Inc., and F.A.S.T.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DOST and the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institute of Health (NIH), National Reference Laboratory (NRL), SGS Philippines Inc., F.A.S.T.
ITDI hosts
First Philippine NanoDay
Rigoberto Advincula, was among the list of distinguished speakers that included chief executives of high-level companies (eg Beta Nanocoating, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, JEOL Asia, Shimadzu, Petron, Bruker Singapore). Among them were UP Los Baños-Nanotech Laboratory, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc. DKSH Technology Philippines, Inc., Katrin Field Incorporated, Sigmatech, Philab Industries, Inc., Shimadzu Philippines Corp., ArrowFil, NTEKSYSTEMS Inc., and Elitech Trading Corporation.
Training, technical assistance & consultancy
As the technology transfer and commercialization arm of the Institute, the Technology Services Division or TSD facilitates the provision of technical services and the eventual transfer of technologies leading to commercialization by implementing projects or initiatives in various forms and channels. The technical assistance provided throughout the country during the year is mainly related to: installation, operation and maintenance of the bioreactor, styroplastic densification, vinegar acetator; production of ceramic water filter/.
Technology adopters
Technology roll out
The establishment of production centers for ceramic water filters in various regions is also underway. Through site assessment, supervision of construction and installation of LPG-fired ceramic kilns, and training, among others; three more ceramic water filter production plants were established in 2015, namely: (1) CAR (LGU-Bauko, Mt. Province); (2) University of Northern Philippines (UNP) Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Region I;. Apart from the above, already existing ceramic water filter plants in Regions III (Eliano Baluyut Pottery, Inc., Pampanga), and IV-B (Gabisan Pottery Plant, Torrijos, Marinduque) were also assisted.
Eliano Baluyut nga Damili, Inc. agdama a mangpatpataud iti tallo a naipasdek a sentro ti produksion iti Pampanga, Vigan, Ilocos Sur ken Sta.
Communication collaterals/media and campaigns
Other forums were those on nanotechnology during NSTW 2015, FIC at SIAL ASEAN MANILA 2015 and the launch of the bioreactor inoculum by EBD. Forum proceedings and/or project reports and all publications produced are part of the internal collection. A continuing project funded by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), Chemicals and Energy Division in collaboration with the Standard and Testing Division, investigated the larvicidal activity of the crude extracts of Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck (suha) peels against dengue vector, A.
The second phase of the project will focus on the formulation of mosquito larvicides, adulticides and ovicides in nano-emulsified/pelletized forms using the plant extracts.
ITDI has made significant contributions to health and wellness R&D particularly those driven by national issues like dengue control, salt iodization, natural health
Improving the capacity of the Bantay Asin Task Force in the monitoring of adequate iodized salt nationwide. Capacity building of the regional Bantay Asin Task Force in support of the program initiatives under the National Salt Iodization Program in the effective implementation of the ASIN Act funded by UNICEF was carried out. UNICEF donated WYD Iodine Checkers to the Bantay Asin Task Force, which includes the regional offices of the Department of Health (DOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Nutrition Council (NNC) and selected local government units under the existing MOU with the Lady Municipal Mayors Association of the Philippines (LMMAP).
Quality assurance/quality control training on salt iodization of salt importers and producers in the Philippines.
Although compression was observed on the corrugated box, no damage to RTE kip arroz caldo was documented. After four months of storage, all samples in all DSWD warehouses and LGU warehouses were still acceptable in terms of physicochemical, sensory and microbiological properties. Field testing and validation study of retort food. Chicken Arroz Caldo) as disaster relief/relief food using DSWD and LGU distribution protocols.
Addressing immediate food shortage and water potability concerns in disaster communities nationwide, ITDI provided innovative solutions through the
A total of 10,000 pieces of candle type ceramic water filters (CWF) using Vigan clay were produced and field tested in the Shelterville resettlement area of Vigan City. After using the candle-type ceramic water filter with antimicrobial coating, the filtered water already met the PNS criteria for drinking water. To date, production facilities for CWFs have been established in the following locations: (1) Arayat, Pampanga; (2) Vigan City, Ilocos Sur;.
Dubbed as the "Pack of Hope", RTE chicken arroz caldo was awarded a certificate of recognition for product and packaging innovation at the Katha Awards during the International Food Expo (IFEX) 2015 held at SMX, Mall of Asia.
HUMANRESOURCES
The table and pie chart below show the diverse field of research by ITDI's staff for the year. Communication and Chemistry through scholarships from the Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) of DOST-SEI. Two employees took advantage of foreign scholarships in packaging technology, and two others obtained their doctorates in materials science and chemistry.
For 2015, ITDI has a total budget allocation of PhP divided into three major allocations, the Personal Services (PS) including RLIP, Maintenance and Other Operating Expenditure (MOOE) and Capital Outlay (CO).
FINANCIALMANAGEMENT
Research and development, the main output (MFO 1) of the Institute, was allocated 61%, while technical advisory services (MFO 2) received the remaining allocation, split between testing and analysis (TA -27%) and promotion and marketing technologies. (PMT-12%). Rosalinda C. Torres, Carmelita O. Manalo, Teresita S. Bonifacio, Evelyn B. Manongsong, Elvira L. Arrogante, Romulo R. Estrella, Eduardo A. Lanto, Ph.D. Cynthia N. Ochona, Yolanda C. Paras, Juliet T. Barcala, Regina Glen Ortiz. Characterization and bioassay for the larvicidal activity of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) waste shell fractions against the dengue vector Aedes aegypti”.
Task Force Nationwide Laboratory Evaluation of Paper Analytical Device (PAD) for Monitoring Iodine Level in Fortified Salt in the Philippines Corrosion Research Collaboration.
INTERNATIONAL
SCIENTIFICLINKAGES
ASEAN Advisory Committee on Standards and Quality (ACCSQ) ASEAN Expert Group on Metrology (ASEAN EGM). Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Virtual Center.
Scientific
PapersPublished
Tañafranca; AFC 2015 Book of Abstracts; Philippines Development and shelf life study of dehydrated asparagus cuttings. Montevirgen, AFC 2015 Book of Abstracts, Philippines Establishing a food safety system for taho manufacturing in the Philippines. Magora, AFC 2015 Book of Abstracts, Philippines Evaluation of quality profile and functional properties of makapuno (ECM and Kabuwig).
Falco, AFC 2015 Book of Abstracts, Philippines Formulation of microbial consortium medium for the development of a seed inoculum and its application in wastewater.
R&D Projects Completed
Microbial community and biochemical profiling for microbial augmentation and development of quality indicators for cocoa fermentation and processing Study 6: Development of quality indicators for fermented, dried and roasted cocoa. Modified starch for various industrial applications Sub-project 1: Production of starch acetate Sub-project 2: Production of cross-linked starch Sub-project 3: Production of heat-treated starch L. Pilot-scale standardization of product and processes using drum drying on selected raw materials (bananas mango and macapuno).
Use of nano sized calcium carbonate as:. a) neutralizing agent in the processing of pineapple sugar (as liquid sugar) (b) alkalizing agent in the preparation of cocoa powder C.
ScientificPapers/
PostersPresented
ORAL PRESENTATION
POSTER PRESENTATION
Improved Food Safety System for Peanut Butter (Arachis hypogea L.) Production in the Philippines ASEAN Food Conference, SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City, June 25, 2015, L. Dacuya Detection of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Canned Sardines ASEAN Food Conference, SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City, June 25, 2015, J. Effects on Yield and Properties of Dietary Fiber ASEAN Food Conference, SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City, June 25, 2015, A.
Surface Characterization of Modified Natural Zeolite Proceedings of the 30th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, April J.
Theses/studies conducted outside of ITDI
International Conference on Science and Technology (S&T) and PhilAAST 64th Annual Convention, De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila, Sept. Proceedings of the AUN SEED-Net Regional Conference on Electrical and Electronic Engineering held in conjunction with the 11th ERDT Conference, Acacia Hotel, Alabang, Metro Manila, November 16, 2015, R.
Basilia The effect of plasma treatment on the mechanical properties of polypropylene-abaca fiber composites Proceedings of the International Symposium on Green Manufacturing and Application (ISGMA 2015), Qingdao, China, June M.
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