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Performance of Coconut Waste Interior Panels in Reducing Particulate Matter and Moisture Wasiska Iyati; Asti Ainun Nabilah; Mochamad Muzaki; Agung Murti Nugroho
DIMENSI: Journal of Architecture and Built Environment Vol. 53 No. 1 (2026): JULY 2026
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach, Petra Christian University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/dimensi.53.1.13-21

Abstract

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a pressing issue in densely populated and poorly ventilated spaces, where pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, and excessive humidity contribute to health risks including Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). This study proposes a passive and sustainable solution through Coconut Waste Interior Panels (CWIP), made from a 50:50 mixture of activated coconut charcoal (CCAC) and coconut fiber, packaged in perforated wooden boxes. Experiments were conducted in a 27 m³ enclosed room with four scenarios: with/without CWIP and with/without fan circulation, using mosquito coil smoke as the pollutant source. The results showed a significant improvement in indoor air quality (IAQ), with CWIP reducing PM2.5 from 65.67 µg/m³ to 40.27 µg/m³ and PM10 from 82.73 µg/m³ to 49.93 µg/m³ (p < 0.001) without fan circulation. A moderate decrease was also observed with fan assistance. Humidity decreased significantly under static conditions. These findings highlight CWIP as an effective, electricity-free, and environmentally friendly alternative, supporting waste utilization and sustainable indoor air quality improvement in resource-limited and environmentally conscious settings.
Co-Authors Adam Pangestu Kusmana adelia fajar islami Adhyaksa Dwipantara Adita Ronarizkia Agita Rahmawati Agung Murti Nugroho Agung Riyadhi Agus Mujahid Anshori Ainul Hayat Ainul Hayat Alkhairi, Muhammad Furqon Andika Citraningrum Andika Citraningrum annisa amelia Aprilia Prihatmi Riski Arundati, Indira Arvin Putra Pratama ASTI AINUN NABILAH Asti Ainun Nabilah Ayu Diarifa Tamara Bima Juliansyah bryantama arsyada Chairil Budiarto Amiuza Chici Nur Ayum Dawam, Muhammad Irvine Rizqullah Diah Agustina Puspitasari, Diah Agustina Edi Jamal Abdillah Erika Putri Eryani Nurma Yulita Fadhila Hasna Fadhila Hasna Fariza Nur Amalina Fauziah, Septia Hana Fenesa Fidi Kirani Fernanda Ayuning Putri Fidelista, Alya Nafisa Fildza Mulia Rachma Fitriana, Dhanar Dwi Fitriani, Rika Nur Gaol, Nanda Lumban Gean Putri Cahyani Gunawan Prayitno Hagus Tarno Hagus Tarno Hamzah, Rafi Arva Putra Herry Santosa Heru Sufianto Heru Sufianto Hilmy, Ayu Nur Izzati Jenny Ernawati Jono Wardoyo Jono Wardoyo Jusuf Thojib Kamila, Virda kevin xaverius putra sewi Kintan Syahla Septiani Kurnianto, Immanuel Yoshua Ladira Aprilia Tarigan Lavica Vioveta M Ramy Dhia Humam Mahda Noviantika Zulmi Mentaya Putri Mochamad Muzaki Muhammad Hanif Aqila Mutyara Ayu Werdiningsih Nabilah, Putri Lukky Nadia Khairarizki Nenobi Zahra Nugrahanto, Alfi Surya Purnama Nugroho, Pradipta Widyo Nur Azizah Oliver Hartanto Pandu Praja Mukti Wardhana Pramata Alvina Prameswari, Fidiya Nada Galuh Puteri Aulia Novianggi Putra, Aditya Pratama Putri Nawang Wulan Rachel Felicia Rahayu, Agustina Rahmadhana, Anitsa Rahmanto, Akmal Rahmat Ardiansyah Ramdani, Ah Lasul Amal Rido Ramdani Ratrika Rafhaella Reza Maulana Mujahiddin Ridzky Adwiputra Nugroho Rika Nur Fitriani Riyan Firdaus Putra Anugra Rizka Putri Saraswati Putri Ayu Dewita Hapsari Sari, Mariyana Septia Hana Fauziah Shabrina Ayu Lazuardi Siela Mara Nabela Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sugiarto, Raihan Adwitiya Maulana Sumarto, Tria Are TAFIF PRANATA AKBAR Thojib, Jusuf Tita Maharani Titi Dwita Pasamurti Vania Yunike Victoria Pratiwi Suyatno Viriya Panna Peksirahardjo Viza Vicenza Wayu L Syuhaya Wulan Astrini Yulita, Eryani Nurma Yunita Eka Puspitasari Yusuf Utomo Zai Dzar Al Farisa Zerita Zahrotul Makkah