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Development of Potato-Derived Carbon Nanofibers as Sustainable Moisture-Regulating Supporting Layers for Photovoltaic Modules Indri Dayana; Habib Satria; Nidya Chitraningrum; Mega Puspita Sari; Tino Hermanto; Yopan Rahmad Aldori; Dadan Ramdan; Syofyan Anwar Syahputra; Dina Maizana; Moranain Mungkin; Junaidi Junaidi; Ade Irma Sagala; Siti Utari Rahayu
Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS)
Publisher : Yayasan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37385/jaets.v7i2.9175

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Moisture-induced degradation remains a critical reliability issue in photovoltaic (PV) modules, particularly in humid tropical climates. While biomass-derived carbon materials have been widely investigated for electrochemical applications, their use as functional supporting layers in PV modules remains limited. This study develops potato-derived carbon nanofibers through moderate-temperature carbonization (700 °C, N₂ atmosphere) followed by electrospinning. Structural and chemical properties were evaluated using XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and BET surface area analysis. Morphology and fiber diameter distribution were examined via SEM. Electrical conductivity was measured using a four-point probe method. Water vapor permeability (WVP) and biodegradation behavior were assessed to evaluate durability and moisture regulation capability. The synthesized material exhibits predominantly amorphous turbostratic carbon with characteristic D and G Raman bands (ID/IG ≈ 0.92), specific surface area of 186 ± 12 m²/g, and electrical conductivity of 3.8 ± 0.4 S/m. Nanofiber diameters range from 72–108 nm (mean ± SD). Controlled WVP (3200–4100 mg/day/L) and moderate biodegradability (8–12% mass loss over 14 days) indicate balanced vapor diffusion and structural integrity. The results demonstrate the feasibility of potato-derived carbon nanofibers as sustainable moisture-regulating supporting layers in photovoltaic modules.
Co-Authors Abd Rahman Bin Dullah Abu Bakar Sulong Ade Irma Sagala Aditya Sukma Nugraha Adly Zulqarnain bin Mohamad Andhika Ariyudha Andri Herlambang Ari Handoko Arya Rudi Nasution Aryanta Sembiring, Robi Bobby Umroh Dadan Ramdan Darianto Darianto Darianto, Darianto Darwin, Felix Derlini Diansyah, Diansyah Didik Sugiono Din Aswan Amran Ritonga Dina Maizana Eka Daryanto, Eka Erni Yusnita Etanto Heiliano Wijayanto Evan Roland Girsang Faddillah, Fahmi Fadhli Farsa Fider Lumbanbatu Firmansyah Nasution, Taufik Giovan Panjaitan, Asido Gunawan, Harianto Habib Satria Habib Satria Handoko, Ari Harianto Gunawan HENRY ISKANDAR Hermansyah Hermasnyah Husri Zarmawan Ida Royani Indra Hermawan INDRA HERMAWAN Indri Dayana Iswandi Iswandi Iswandi Iswandi Iswandi Jubaidah jubaidah Jubaidah Jubaidah Jubaidah, Jubaidah Jufrizal Jufrizal JUNAIDI Junaidi Junaidi Listiyanto, Listiyanto Lisyanto . Maghfirah Maghfirah Marwan Marwan Masrajuddin Masrajuddin Mega Puspita Sari Meidiansyah, Fadli Mhd. Iqbal Mhd. Taufik Ardaha Mislan Mislan Moranain Mungkin Muhammad Abdul Rasyid Muhammad Angga Prayoga Muhammad Dava Faruqi Muhammad Idris Muhammad Irwanto Muhammad Yusuf Rahmansyah Siahaan Muhathir, Muhathir Nidya Chitraningrum Nova Arief Setyanto Pangestu, Reno Prabowo, Yoga Pranata, Hadi Pratiwi Putri Lestari R. Nurfazriah, Latifah Rambe, Yunita Syafitri Recsi Febian Adiansyah Riana Puspita, Riana Rizki Muliono Ruztamreen Bin Jenal Samsul A Rahman Sidik Hasibuan Sandi Saputra Saufa Yardha Moerni Selamat Riadi Selamat Triono Selamat Triono, Selamat Sembiring, Bagus Suranta Sianturi, Danial Jack Marbis Sinaga, Willyam Warikson Siswo Pranoto Siti Utari Rahayu Suherman Sukma Aditya Sukmawati Supardi Supardi Suprapto Suprapto Suprapto Suprapto Suprapto Suprapto Suprapto Suprapto Supriatno, Supriatno Syahra, Assyfa Syofyan Anwar Syahputra Syurkarni Ali Taufik Wal Hidayat Tika Ermita Wulandari Tino Hermanto Tumangger, Theo Fredrik Uun Novalia Harahap