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Exploring the Redox Reaction Potential of Local Fruits: Galvani Cell Trials Based on Areca nut (Areca catechu), Rimbang (Solanum torvum), and Bangkok starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) Fahmi, Jaman; Ramadhan, Dwi Sapri; Wardana, Dian; Safitri, Wulan Dwi; Mendrofa, Bulan Susanti; Br Nadeak, Stephani Bintang N.; ayumi, Sheilla Maliza; Nasution, Dhea Ananda; Zubir, Moondra; S, Abd Hakim
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/ijcst.v8i2.68731

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This research aims to explore the potential of three fruits, such as areca nut (Areca catechu), rimbang (Solanum torvum), and star fruit (Averrhoa carambola), as a natural electrolyte source in generating electricity through a simple Galvani cell test. The research method includes making Galvani cells using fruit pieces as electrolyte media, measuring the voltage and current produced, and testing the ability to light an LED as an indicator of electrical output. The measurement results showed that areca nuts produced the highest voltage and current compared to rimbang and star fruit, demonstrating its effectiveness as a natural electrolyte. This finding indicates that local fruits have the potential to be an environmentally friendly electrochemical energy source material that can be applied in education and simple technology. This research opens opportunities for further development in utilizing local biological resources for electrochemical applications.
Sustainable Candle Production from Waste Cooking Oil and Waste Lubricating Oil Wardana, Dian; Ramadhan, Dwi Sapri; Fahmi, Jaman; Safitri, Wulan Dwi; Damanik, Wicha Rosari; Simamora, Astuty Evalina; Sigalingging, Olivia Gina Ananta; Manullang, Okto Panca; Rahmadyani, Zaskia; Zubir, Moondra; S, Abd Hakim
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/ijcst.v8i2.68733

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This study investigates the potential utilization of waste cooking oil and used lubricant oil as raw materials for candle production. These waste materials, often regarded as environmental pollutants, contain fats and hydrocarbons that can be converted into value-added products. The manufacturing process involved filtration, heating, and the incorporation of additives such as paraffin wax to enhance quality and stability, followed by molding. The resulting candles demonstrated acceptable physical properties, including melting points and burning times comparable to standard requirements. However, noticeable differences in color and odor were observed when compared to commercial candles. Despite these limitations, the valorization of waste cooking oil and used lubricant oil presents an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative, contributing to the development of sustainable products. Further research is recommended to optimize the blending ratios and additive compositions in order to improve the overall performance of the candles
Kinetics and Equilibrium Properties of Fe(II) Adsorption Using Modified Empty Palm Oil Bunches Activated Carbon Khairahma; Ramadhan, Dwi Sapri; Faradilla, Putri; Rahmah, Siti; Selly, Rini; Jasmidi; Zubir, Moondra
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JULY 2025
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The increasing palm oil production in Indonesia contributes to higher agricultural waste, particularly Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB). This waste can be processed into activated carbon as an adsorbent to remove Fe(II) ions from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). This study reviews two EFB-based adsorbents: Fe-Cu modified activated carbon and a composite of activated carbon with Copper-TAC Metal Organic Frameworks (Cu(TAC)₂). Adsorption kinetics data show that the pseudo-second-order model fits best, with the highest regression coefficient (R² = 0.99637) found in the Cu(TAC)₂ composite, indicating a chemisorption mechanism. Adsorption equilibrium analysis using Freundlich isotherm revealed that while all materials fit the model, plain activated carbon had an unfavorable 1/n value (>1), suggesting weak interaction between adsorbent and adsorbate. Based on kinetic and isotherm analysis, the Cu(TAC)₂ composite was more effective for Fe(II) adsorption than Fe-Cu or unmodified activated carbon.
Effectiveness of Modified Empty Palm Oil Bunch-Based Activated Carbon for Reducing Ammonia Content in Palm Oil Wastewater Khairahmi; Ramadhan, Dwi Sapri; Faradilla, Putri; Rahmah, Siti; Selly, Rini; Jasmidi; Zubir, Moondra
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): JULY 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/ijcst.v8i2.68746

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Indonesia, particularly North Sumatra, is a major producer of palm oil, generating significant waste such as empty fruit bunches (EFB) and ammonia-rich wastewater. Ammonia pollution poses serious environmental risks if not treated properly. This study explores the potential of three types of adsorbents—Fe-Cu modified activated carbon, AC-Cu(TAC)₂ composite, and unmodified activated carbon—for ammonia adsorption. Activated carbon was synthesized from EFB and further modified using Fe-Cu and Cu(TAC)₂. Adsorption experiments were conducted with variations in adsorbent mass, contact time, and NH₄OH concentration. The results showed that Fe-Cu modified activated carbon had the highest ammonia removal efficiency (90%), while the AC-Cu(TAC)₂ composite had the highest adsorption capacity. Equilibrium analysis revealed that the AC-Cu(TAC)₂ composite fit both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models (R² = 1), suggesting both monolayer and heterogeneous adsorption. The unmodified activated carbon followed the Langmuir model (R² = 0.9498), while Fe-Cu modified activated carbon did not fit either model. Kinetic studies indicated that Fe-Cu modified activated carbon followed a pseudo-first-order model (R² = 0.9936), implying physisorption, whereas both AC-Cu(TAC)₂ and unmodified activated carbon followed pseudo-second-order models (R² = 0.9779 and 0.9869), indicating chemisorption. These findings highlight the promising potential of modified EFB-based adsorbents for ammonia removal in wastewater treatment applications.
The Effect of Reading to Learn (R2L) Based Modules on Increasing Stedents HOTs-Literacy In Chemical Bonding Materials Putra, Adhitya Shahrian; Siahaan, Stephani Yunita; Aulia, Shelly; Khairunisa, Dira; Juwita, Intan; Batubara, Diva Angelica Amanda; Zubir, Moondra
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Kimia Vol 13, No 3 (2024): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Kimia
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This study aims to identify whether the use of Reading to Learn (R2L) based modules can affect the improvement of students' HOTs-Science Literacy in chemical bonding material. The population in this study consisted of students of class XI MAN 1 MEDAN who were divided into six classes. The sample of the study was 30 students of class XI MIPA 1. The instrument used in this study was a test with 15 multiple-choice questions. Hypothesis testing was carried out using a regression model, with the results of the study showing a sig value of 0.01 <? (0.05), which means Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. This shows that the use of R2L based modules has an effect on students' HOTs-Science Literacy abilities. Furthermore, in science literacy abilities, a sig value of 0.03 <? (0.05) was obtained, which also shows that Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, indicating the influence of science literacy abilities on improving students' HOTs-Science Literacy in chemical bonding material. Finally, the influence of the R2L-based module on students' HOTs-Science Literacy abilities in solving HOTs-Literacy problems on chemical bonding material simultaneously shows a sig value of 0.00 < ? (0.05), which means that the R2L-based module has a significant influence on students' HOTs-Science Literacy abilities on the material.Keywords: Reading To Learn (R2L) Based Module, HOTs-literacy, Chemical BondsDOI: 10.23960/jppk.v13i3.31940
DIFFERENCES IN MOTIVATION AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNED WITH DIGITAL SNAKES AND LADDERS MEDIA ON CHEMICAL BONDING MATERIALS AT SMAN 5 MEDAN Jannah, Nazria Marwatul; Zubir, Moondra
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Kimia Vol 13, No 2 (2024): Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Kimia
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Research purposes This that is For know difference motivation and results Study students studied with snake media digital ladder on material bond chemistry as well as enhancement and correlation between motivation and results Study student . Study This is study quantitative . Deep sample study This taken purposive sampling of 2 classes i.e. X 11 as class experiments I and X 10 as class experiment II, where each class 30 students were taken based on similarity results pretest . Instruments used that is instrument test form question choice double  as well as non- test instrument form sheet questionnaire motivation learn . Testing hypothesis done with using the SPSS Statistics version 24 for Windows computer program Independent Sample T-Test and Bivariate Pearson Correlation. For hypothesis I is obtained sig value . (2-tailed) 0.000 (0.05 ) so that H a accepted , which means there is difference motivation Study students studied with snake media digital ladder . For hypothesis II is obtained mark sig. (2-tailed) 0.022 (0.05 ) so that H a accepted , which means there is difference results Study students studied with snake media digital ladder . For hypothesis III is obtained enhancement motivation learn what is learned with snake media digital ladder by 40%. For hypothesis IV is obtained enhancement results learn what is learned with snake media the digital ladder is 76% in the category tall . For hypothesis V is obtained mark sig. (2-tailed) of 0,000 (0.05) so that H a accepted , which means there is correlation between motivation learning and results Study students studied with snake media digital ladder on material bond chemistry .Keywords : Digital Snakes and Ladders , Motivation Learning , Learning Results , Chemical Bonding DOI: 10.23960/jppk.v13i2.30012
Adsorption Equilibrium Properties of Zn(II) on Activated Carbon Composite of Derived Empty Palm Oil Fruit Bunches with Metal Organic Frameworks Cu(TAC) Jasmidi, Jasmidi; Zubir, Moondra; Selly, Rini; Pulungan, Ahmad Shafwan; Faradilla, Putri; Rahmah, Siti; Tanjung, Amar Lohot
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): JULY 2024
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This study aims to determine the adsorption equilibrium of the activated carbon of empty palm oil fruit bunches and KA-Cu(TAC) on Zn(II). Oil palm empty fruit bunches are used as a bio-sorbent in making carbon at a temperature of 5000 C, the resulting carbon is activated using H3PO4 and modified into a composite with metal organic frameworks of Cu metal and terephthalic acid. MOFs and KA-Cu(TAC) composites were produced by reflux method. Activated carbon, MOFS and KA-Cu(TAC) were characterized using XRD. The adsorption process of Zn(II) metal was analyzed using AAS and determined the optimum conditions with various concentrations to determine the adsorption equilibrium. XRD characterization results show that activated carbon has an amorphous structure, while MOFs Cu(TAC) and KA-Cu(TAC) have a crystalline structure. The optimum condition of activated carbon and KA-Cu(TAC) at a concentration of 180 ppm with the appropriate adsorption isotherm model is the Langmuir isotherm.
Adsorption Properties of Beta Carotene from Activated Carbon Derivatives of Oil Palm Empty Bunches Jasmidi, Jasmidi; Zubir, Moondra; Selly, Rini; Faradilla, Putri; Rahmah, Siti
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): JANUARY 2024
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This research aims to determine the adsorption ability of activated carbon and Fe-Cu modified activated carbon in the β-carotene adsorption process on Crude Palm Oil (CPO). Empty Palm Oil Bunches (TKKS) are used as a bio-sorbent for carbon production at a temperature of 500 ºC. The synthesized carbon was activated using H3PO4 and modified with Fe-Cu metal. CPO quality parameters such as Free Fatty Acids and Peroxide Number were analyzed to see the effect of adsorption on CPO quality. The β-carotene level in the CPO sample used is 472.1 ppm. The optimum conditions for using activated carbon in the β-carotene adsorption process are a mass variation of 8 grams with the β-carotene remaining after adsorption being 432.4 ppm, whereas by using Magnetic Activated Carbon, CPO β-carotene after adsorption remains at 426.1 ppm. Meanwhile, increasing the adsorption time causes the absorption of β-carotene to become greater. By using Activated Carbon the remaining β-carotene is 300.1 ppm after 120 minutes, whereas by using Magnetic Activated Carbon the optimum absorption time is faster and the amount of β-carotene absorbed is greater. The remaining βcarotene after absorption with Magnetic Activated Carbon was 288.7 after 90 minutes of adsorption. Apart from being able to absorb β-carotene, magnetic activated carbon is also better at reducing FFA and PV levels from CPO.
Synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon/Alginate-Fe Composites as Slow Release Fertilizer Panjaitan, Teguh Hidayat; Muchtar, Zainuddin; Rahmah, Siti; Zubir, Moondra; Pulungan, Ahmad Shafwan; Selly, Rini; Faradilla, Putri
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): JANUARY 2024
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Research on the slow release kinetics of Fe(III) ions from Activated Carbon/Alginate-Fe(III) composites or abbreviated as K/A-Fe(III) has been carried out. The aim of this research was to synthesize K/A-Fe(III) composite as a material that has the potential to become a slow release micronutrient fertilizer and to study the kinetics of slow release of Fe(III) ions from the composite. The K/A-Fe(III) composite was synthesized by mixing alginate suspension and activated carbon (alginate: activated carbon weight ratio = 1:3 and 3:1) until homogeneous. Composite grains were characterized using Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, the kinetics of Fe(III) release from the three composite variations found that KAlg31 composite showed more absorption and release of Fe ions than KAlg13.
Synthesis and Characterization of Activated Carbon/Alginate/Nanocellulose-Cu Composites Syahirah, Atikah Nur; Jasmidi, Jasmidi; Muchtar, Zainuddin; Rahmah, Siti; Pulungan, Ahmad Shafwan; Zubir, Moondra; Selly, Rini; Faradilla, Putri
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Science and Technology (IJCST) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): JULY 2023
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OPEFB is one source of natural fiber-based composites which have the potential to become activated carbon and nanocellulose. This study aims to synthesize and characterize the activated carbon/alginate/nanocellulose-Cu composite. The characterization used in this study is FTIR and PSA. The synthesis of activated carbon/alginate/nanocellulose-Cu composites began with a process of carbonization and activation with H3PO4 to produce Activated Carbon. Followed by a bleaching process with NaClO2 and a delignification process with Na2SO3 and NaOH to produce Nanocellulose. Alginate using commercial alginate. Furthermore, the three ingredients were mixed until homogeneous and put into a 0.1M CuSO4 solution to produce beads. The results of the characterization of characterization of PSA Nanocellulose obtained a particle size of 41.05 nm and the result of FTIR characterization on the activated carbon/alginate/nanocellulose-Cu composite contained the functional group OH group, triple C bond from stretching alkyne, C=C aromatic group, C-H alkane group, C-O group, the P=O stretching vibration of the P-O-C group and the alcohol OH group expressing the active carbon; there are functional groups of hydroxyl (OH), carboxyl, carbonyl, and C-O-C and “COOH bonds which represent alginate and there are OH functional groups, stretching C-H bonds, C-O stretching, stretching C-C, and β- glucosidic bonds between glucose units which indicate nanocellulose.
Co-Authors AA Sudharmawan, AA Abd Hakim, Abd Agus, Junaidi ALEXCANDRA, HISAR Arayan, Miftah Arwadi Sinuraya Aulia, Amanda Aulia, Shelly Ayu Andini ayumi, Sheilla Maliza Azizah, Rifka Noor Azzahra, Nabila Batubara, Diva Angelica Amanda Br Manik, Trivena Myta Br Nadeak, Stephani Bintang N. Br Napitupuli, Monika Shinta Kasih Br Sebanyang, Resi Mai Linda Etaminta Br Sipahutar, Desy Meriani Cahyati, Riska Damanik, Angelica Damanik, Wicha Rosari Dikki Miswanda Dion Awfa Everyanti, Ida Cathy Fahmi, Jam'an Fahmi, Jaman Faradilla, Putri Fitri, Indah Hamasaki, Atom Husna, Wiki Nadia Intan Juwita, Intan Jannah, Nazria Marwatul Jasmidi Jasmidi Jasmidi Kabul, Abdul Hamid Khairahma Khairahmi Khairunisa, Dira Limbong, Julian Lubis, Aulia Madjid Lubis, Ghania Dhia Ulhaq Lumbantoruan, Sifra H.R Manalu, Anrian Haholongan Manullang, Okto Panca Manullang, Riska Greselia Maulina, Rissah Mendrofa, Bulan Susanti Muhammad Ashari Muhammad Luthfi Mustaqiman, Aulia Nur Nainggolan, Lidya Revalina Nasution, Dhea Ananda Nasution, Hafni Indriati Ningsih, Liska Kustria Novrizaldi Wardana Nurdin Siregar Ozeki, Sumio Panjaitan, Teguh Hidayat Prayogo, Wisnu Puandra, Esti Miska Pulungan, Ahmad Shafwan purba, Gracia Purba, Nesya Maharani Purba, Sunita Karin Putra, Adhitya Shahrian Rahmadyani, Zaskia Rahmaniar Rahmaniar, Rahmaniar Ramadhan , Dwi Sapri Ramadhan, Dwi Sapri Riga, Riga Rini Selly, Rini S, Abd Hakim Safitri, Wulan Dwi Sagala, Novitri Yolanda Sari, Lidia Mutia Sari, Maya Novita Sari, Trisna Kumala Savika, Anggraini Selly, r Sembiring, Rahel Natalia Sembiring, Rinawati Siahaan, Stephani Yunita Sigalingging, Olivia Gina Ananta Sihotang, Pelita Silalahi, Sarina Septiani Simamora, Astuty Evalina Simamora, Elisabeth Siregar, Ida Cathy Everyanti Siregar, Koriatul Jannah Sitompul, Maysaro Suprapto Suprapto Syafirna, Nada Syahirah, Atikah Nur Tambunan, Ida Mariati Tanjung, Amar Lohot Wardana, Dian Yusfiani, Marnida Zainuddin Muchtar