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Physicochemical Characterization and Recyclability of CaO/SiO₂ Catalysts Derived from Eggshell and Rice Husk for Biodiesel Application Nurhana, Eti Ayu; Perdani, Meka Saima; Umam, Hilman Imadul; Fadilla, Amalia Dian; Sitanggang, Christin Octaviani
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research Vol 13 No 2 (2025): Edition for September 2025
Publisher : Jurusan Kimia, Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi, Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/ijcr.2025.13-eti

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This study aims to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and reusability of CaO/SiO₂ heterogeneous catalysts synthesized from eggshell and rice husk waste for biodiesel production. The catalyst, prepared with a 2:1 CaO to SiO₂ ratio, was applied in three transesterification cycles using waste cooking oil. Between cycles, the used catalyst was washed with n-hexane and dried at 80 °C for 12 hours. Catalyst characterization was performed using SEM-EDX, FTIR, and N2 adsorption-desorption analysis. The biodiesel yield decreased from 65 ± 4.95% (first cycle) to 54 ± 1.41% and 46 ± 2.12% in subsequent cycles, indicating reduced catalytic activity. SEM-EDX revealed particle agglomeration, calcium content declined (from 24.78% to 19.22%), and increased silicon exposure (from 4.66% to 21.86%). FTIR analysis detected organic residue accumulation, while N2 adsorption-desorption results showed a decrease in surface area (20.79 to 11.67 m²/g) and pore volume (0.03 to 0.02 cc/g), with increased pore size. The biodiesel showed a density of 1112–1119 ± 1.41 kg/m³ and a kinematic viscosity of 2.03–2.07 cSt, indicating it still requires purification to meet SNI 7182:2015 standards. These findings highlight the catalyst's promising initial performance and underscore the need for regeneration strategies to maintain catalytic efficiency over multiple uses.
Penentuan Formulasi Terbaik Pembuatan Sampo Kendaraan Berbahan Dasar Sisa Produk Sampo di Industri Sampo Fauzi, Muhammad Rezal Alfian; Hasannah, Cintiya Septa; Perdani, Meka Saima; Prajati, Gita
REACTOR: Journal of Research on Chemistry and Engineering Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Politeknik ATI Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/

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This research aims to process remaining shampoo products originating from the sampo industry into vehicle shampoo so that it has sales value and also has good quality. Determining the formulation for making this vehicle shampoo uses the trial and error method. After that, the variation data obtained will be tested through a pH test, density test, viscosity test, foam power test and corrosivity test. The results obtained are that the remaining variation data for the 25 mL shampoo product is the most optimal data because it meets the requirements for pH, density, viscosity and foaming test results. The results obtained from the variation data to make the best formulation were 47% remaining shampoo, 8% LAS, 8% NaCl (0.5 N), 8% NaOH (0.1 N), 0.4% Essense (Bubble Gum). %, and Aquadest 30%. This formulation produces a pH value of 7.18. Meanwhile, the density is 1.0257 g/cm3. The viscosity of this composition is 2.999 Pa.s. The stability of the foam power is 66,7% and the corrosion resistance test results get a value of 0.145655 mm/year or in the "Good" category in terms of corrosion resistance.
Pembuatan Hidrogel Berbasis Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) dan Pektin sebagai Adsorben Logam Cu dengan Metode Freeze-Thaw Dewi, Nurazizah Melani; Maelan, Nabilla Maharani; Andini, Sri; Perdani, Meka Saima; Wahyuningtyas, Aulia
Jurnal Pengendalian Pencemaran Lingkungan (JPPL) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): JPPL, September 2024
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (P3M), Politeknik Negeri Cilacap

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35970/jppl.v6i2.2412

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Water pollution is a serious global problem caused by increasing industrialization and urbanization. The heavy metal Cu is one of the dangerous compounds that causes water pollution because it has a toxic effect on humans and can cause mental retardation, anemia, hypertension, etc. Removal of Cu metal in water can be done using CMC and Pectin-based hydrogel adsorbents. Hydrogels are hydrophilic polymer composites with a physically well-defined three-dimensional (3D) network and chemically responsive functional groups, which enable the hydrogel to easily capture metal ions without dissolving. The hydrogel synthesized via the Freeze-Thaw method has greater elastic characteristics. The adsorption properties were investigated by two isotherm models and five kinetic models. FTIR analysis proved that the –OH group was detected freely due to the interaction between CMC and pectin, the COOH group with the highest ability to bind metals, and other groups, namely C=O, C-O, and C-O-C. BET analysis shows that the hydrogel has a surface area of 1.685 m²/g and is classified as type 1 on the isotherm chart, referring to the dominance of micropores in a material or materials with mesopore content close to micropores. The optimum conditions in the adsorption process are at a concentration of 223 ppm, using the Langmuir isotherm model with an adsorption efficiency of 20,84%. The highest adsorption capacity was at a concentration of 74 ppm which occurred at 120 minutes, using a Pseudo 2nd Order kinetic model with an adsorption efficiency of 85,07%.