With outmost gratitude, the researchers of this study would like to acknowledge Dr. ir Jerome B.

Taboada for his scientific and technological advices, for being himself as the ardent motivator, for the
never-ending patience and unfailing kindness and the real source of inspiration throughout the
chemical engineering student journey. Indeed, the researchers’ success is owed to him.

The efforts of the faculties who helped the researchers through the way is highly
recognized. Engr. Haide Bravo from the Chemistry Department for letting the researchers use
the centrifuge and providing laboratory room, Engr. Rosario G. Dangin from Chemical
Engineering Department who assisted the researchers throughout the research experiments
,and Ms. Sharajen A. Julasiri from the University of San Carlos Organic Chemistry Department
for the assistance during the usage of spectrophotometer which is used for the analyses, for
imparting knowledge for the interpretation of the gathered data.

Lastly, our dearly Alma Matter, Cebu Institute of Technology – University for
providing an avenue for applying and enriching the knowledge in the realm of research and
chemical engineering and the assistant dean of College of Engineering and Architecture,
Chair of the Chemical Engineering Department, Engr. Amis A. Pacamalan for the
unceasing encouragement.