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Journal : JURNAL FARMASIMED (JFM)

Purification of used Cooking Oil using a Combination of Activated Carbon and Bentonite Adsorbents Aritonang, Barita; Ritonga, Ahmad Hafizullah; Harefa, Karnirius; Wiratma, Dicky Yuswardi; Herlina
Jurnal FARMASIMED (JFM) Vol 7 No 1 (2024): Jurnal Farmasimed (JFM)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/jfm.v7i1.2331

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The repeated use of cooking oil at high temperatures can significantly degrade its quality, as indicated by darkened color, unpleasant odor, elevated peroxide value (PV), and free fatty acid (FFA) levels. This deterioration can contribute to health risks such as obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, and cancer. This study investigated the effectiveness of combined activated carbon and bentonite adsorbent in reducing peroxide value and free fatty acid levels in used cooking oil. The purification method involved an adsorption process using a combination of activated carbon derived from mangosteen peel waste and bentonite. The carbonization process was carried out at 600°C for 3 hours, followed by chemical activation with H?PO? at varying concentrations of 1M, 3M, and 5M. Bentonite was activated using 5M HCl. The results demonstrated that 5 grams of activated carbon from mangosteen peel, treated with 5M H?PO?, and bentonite activated with 5M HCl, were highly effective in lowering the peroxide value and free fatty acid levels in used cooking oil. Initially, the PV of the untreated used cooking oil was 16 meq O?/kg, reduced to 3.6 meq O?/kg after treatment with the combined adsorbents. Similarly, the FFA content decreased from 2.2% to 0.09%. Both peroxide value and free fatty acid levels met the standards set by SNI 3741:2013. In conclusion, using activated carbon and bentonite is an efficient method for purifying used cooking oil, as their strong adsorption capacity effectively reduces peroxide value and free fatty acid levels.
The Effect of a Combination of Activated Carbon and Bentonite on Reducing COD, BOD, and TSS Levels in Tofu Industry Wastewater Aritonang, Barita; Ritonga, Ahmad Hafizullah; Harefa, Karnirius; Dicky Yuswardi Wiratma; herlina, herlina
Jurnal FARMASIMED (JFM) Vol 8 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Farmasimed (JFM)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/cbxjb379

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Wastewater produced from tofu manufacturing typically contains substantial amounts of organic substances and suspended particles. The concentrations of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) frequently surpass the permissible thresholds established in the Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry (Permen LHK) No. P.16 of 2019. Such high levels of pollutants may degrade water quality and pose risks to both aquatic ecosystems and public health in nearby areas. This study investigates the efficiency of combining activated carbon and bentonite, in both raw and activated forms, for reducing BOD, COD, and TSS concentrations in wastewater originating from tofu industries. The BOD test was performed using a five-day incubation at 24 °C, COD was analysed via the closed reflux method, and TSS was quantified using the gravimetric approach. Adsorbent characteristics were examined in accordance with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI), supported by functional group analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and morphological observation with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results demonstrated that activation enhanced pore development and improved the adsorption capability of both materials. The combined activated carbon and bentonite effectively decreased BOD from 3,600 mg/L to 140 mg/L, COD from 1,500 mg/L to 185 mg/L, and TSS from 320 mg/L to 270 mg/L. All treated parameters met the regulatory quality standards, indicating that the activated mixture of these adsorbents provides an efficient and environmentally sound method for treating tofu processing wastewater.
The Influence of Activated Carbon Produced from Duck Eggshells as an Adsorbent for Free Fatty Acid Content of Used Cooking Oilc Aritonang, Barita; Ritonga, Ahmad Hafizullah; Harefa, Karnirius; Herlina, Herlina; Wiratma, Dicky Yuswardi
Jurnal FARMASIMED (JFM) Vol 8 No 2 (2026): Jurnal Farmasimed (JFM)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/r6vzyw08

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The repeated use of cooking oil can lead to a decline in oil quality and an increase in free fatty acid (FFA) levels, which may pose adverse health effects when consumed continuously. Therefore, an effective, safe, and sustainable purification method is required to improve the quality of used cooking oil. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of activated carbon derived from duck eggshell waste in reducing FFA levels in used cooking oil. The research employed a laboratory experimental method with a post-test only control group design. Samples of used cooking oil were selected purposively based on a level of degradation representative of real conditions. The preparation of activated carbon began with the carbonisation of duck eggshells, followed by chemical activation using a 3 M phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) solution to enhance surface area and adsorbent porosity. The resulting activated carbon was then applied in the adsorption process of used cooking oil. FFA levels were analysed using the alkalimetric titration method. The results showed that the activated carbon significantly reduced FFA levels from 1.57% to 0.22%, with a reduction efficiency of 75%. This final value complies with the quality standard for cooking oil according to SNI 3741:2013 (≤0.3%). Furthermore, the produced activated carbon exhibited favourable characteristics, as indicated by a high iodine adsorption capacity and well-developed pore structure. In conclusion, activated carbon derived from duck eggshells is effective as an adsorbent for reducing FFA levels in used cooking oil and shows strong potential as an environmentally friendly and economically valuable solution.