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Journal : Jurnal Polimesin

Effect of ethanol–RON 92 (pertamax) fuel blends on exhaust emissions of a 2000cc gasoline engine Sudrajad, Agung; Caturwati, Ni Ketut; Sunardi, Sunardi; Khairullah, Adhitya
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 23, No 3 (2025): June
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v23i3.6692

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The technology aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing exhaust emissions involves the use of ethanol as an alternative fuel. This research investigates the effects of blending ethanol with RON 92 (Pertamax) gasoline on the exhaust emissions of a 2000cc four-cylinder gasoline engine. Experiments were conducted using varying ethanol concentrations, and the emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and oxygen (O₂) were measured and analyzed. Data were presented descriptively and compared. The results indicate that adding ethanol significantly reduces CO and HC emissions. The lowest CO concentration (0.04%) was recorded with a 10% ethanol blend (BE10%), while the lowest HC emission (2316 ppm) occurred at a 15% ethanol blend (BE15%). Conversely, CO₂ emissions increased with ethanol content, peaking at 8.97% for BE15%. These findings demonstrate the potential of ethanol–gasoline blends to lower harmful emissions, particularly CO and HC, while enhancing combustion efficiency, as reflected by the increase in CO₂ levels.
Experimental study of the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard reinforced with eggshell, wood, and bamboo hybrid fillers Sunardi, Sunardi; Pratama, Thairq Al Aziz; Pinem, Mekro Permana; Yusuf, Yusvardi; Sudrajad, Agung; Kustiningsih, Indar
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 24, No 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v24i1.8291

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The use of natural resources as particleboard materials has significantly increased due to growing environmental and sustainability concerns. This study aims to evaluate the physical and mechanical properties of particleboard made from three waste materials: eggshell particles, wood particles, and bamboo particles. The composite was formulated with the volume fractions of 10% epoxy resin, 25% Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) adhesive, 40% eggshell particles, and a 25% combined bamboo and wood particles. The bamboo-to-wood ratios investigated were 0:25 (B0W25), 12.5:12.5 (B12.5W12.5), and 25:0 (B25W0). Samples were prepared by cold compaction at 3 MPa for 2 hours, followed by curing at 100°C for 1 hour. The samples were evaluated for various physical properties, including density, water absorption, and thickness swelling, as well as mechanical properties such as hardness, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and flexural strain. Since multiple responses were obtained, the Data Envelopment Analysis-based Ranking (DEAR) method was used to assess composite performance. The study found that sample B25W0 exhibited the most optimal performance, with a density of 1.53 ± 0.01 g/cm³, water absorption of 8.47 ± 0.36%, thickness swelling of 6.05 ± 0.89%, hardness of 67.17 ± 0.94 Shore D, flexural strength of 12.90 ± 0.29 MPa, flexural modulus of 1.24 ± 0.03 GPa, and flexural strain of 2.23 ± 0.17%. The improvement is attributed to the alkali treatment of the bamboo particles. These results indicate that eggshell and bamboo hybrid fillers have strong potential as for structural particleboard.