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Use of activated carbon from NiO modified Polyethylene Terephthalate plastic bottle waste to optimize natural gas storage in Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology Yuliusman, Yuliusman; Kamilia, Athaya Khanza; Utomo, Anggi Nugroho; Nasruddin, Nasruddin
SINERGI Vol 30, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Mercu Buana

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Storage and transportation of natural gas are major challenges in optimizing energy use. To overcome the challenges, Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) technology offers a promising alternative for increasing storage capacity at lower pressures. Therefore, this study aims to explore the efficiency of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles converted into activated carbon through pre-treatment, carbonization, chemical activation with 4 M KOH, and physical activation using N₂ flow. Modification of activated carbon was carried out using NiO metal impregnation at concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, and 2% to enhance adsorption performance. The results of characterization using iodine number, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) showed that the 2% NiO-impregnated sample had the highest surface area of 997.65 m²/g. Natural gas adsorption and desorption testing showed that this material achieved the maximum storage capacity of 138.9 g/kg at 28°C and 9 bar, with superior performance compared to non-impregnated samples and several previously reported ANG adsorbents. These results showed that combining NiO modification with KOH-activated PET waste improved methane uptake beyond commercial activated carbons and provided an environmentally sustainable solution for plastic waste valorization. 
Co-Authors - Afrizal Aimanah, Ummul Alfi Maghfirwan Ramadhan, Alfi Amelia, Putri Ananda Putra Sangaji, Ananda Anggara Anggara Anggara Anggara, Anggara Anondho Wijanarko Arsyadt, Arsyadt Aurin, Rizkiza Az-zahra Osman, Rani Nur Azwar Manaf Clara Liany Tampubolon Dahmiri Dedy Setiawan Dianursanti Eko Prasetio, Eko Ernitasari, Reny F. Husni Hasbullah, F. Husni Farhana, Disya Yuke Fiqri, Sulthoni Fitri, Lucky Enggraini Fitrini Mansur FRIYANI, RITA Gowon, Muhammad Heri Hermansyah Hernando, Riski Hizazi, Ahmad Ilham Wahyudi Indra Lila Kusuma, Indra Lila Juliana, Widya Ika Kamilia, Athaya Khanza Kencana, Ulya Kezia Elkardiana, Kezia Kitakawa, Naomi Shibasaki Kurnia, Zirda Kurniawan, Rafmil Lestari, Anggi Putri Lucky Enggrani Fitri M. Iwan Fermi Mieldan, Ghina Ivana Misni Erwati, Misni Misri Gozan Momoji Kubo, Momoji Muhammad Amin Muhammad Ridwan Mukhzarudfa, Mukhzarudfa Musyayaddah, Musyayaddah Mutiya, Aprillia Naomi Shibasaki-Kitakawa, Naomi Nasruddin Nasruddin Nata, Pan Ade Natasa*, Nursima Nela Safelia Nelson Saksono Oktariani, Edma Nadhif Pan Nata, Pan Permata Sari, Lian Undari Praswasti P. D.K Wulan, Praswasti P. D.K Qodariah Barkah Rahayu Rahayu Ramadhani, Indira Putri Ramdhani, Suci Ratih Kusumastuti Reni Yustien Riani, Nita Rico Wijaya Z Rita Arbianti Roekmijati Soemantojo, Roekmijati Roekmijati W. Soemantojo, Roekmijati W. Sahrinra, Irgi Salman Jumaili Septari, Al-Iqrom Setijo Bismo Shelomita, Cindy Simanjuntak, Howard Sitepu, Latresia Aprilia BR Sohabat Nasuha Sonia, Reiny Erica Sri Wahyuni Subihi Subihi Subihi Subihi, Subihi Suci Ramadani, Aulia Sulistyawan, Angga Wahyu Susfayetti, Susfayetti Sutrasno Kartohardjono Takiah, Fitriatul Tania Surya Utami Toshiy Yonemoto, Toshiy Tuti, Srimastuti Utomo, Anggi Nugroho Violeta, Octa Diva Widodo Wahyu Purwanto Widodo Wahyu Purwanto Wijanarko, A. Wiwik Tiswiyanti Yudi Yudi Yuliana Yuliana Yulianto Sulistyo Nugroho