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Optimizing Palm Oil Biodiesel Purity for a Cleaner Environment: Urea Complexation and RSM Approach Zohera Zohera; Zuchra Helwani; Sunarno Sunarno
Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : Heca Sentra Analitika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/ljes.v3i2.311

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The performance and stability of biodiesel are strongly influenced by its fatty acid composition, particularly the balance between saturated (SFA) and unsaturated fatty acids (UFA). This study employed the urea inclusion compound (UIC) method to fractionate biodiesel and optimize conditions for obtaining a high-yield, high-quality saturated fraction (UCF). A central composite design (CCD) under response surface methodology (RSM) was used to evaluate the effects of urea-to-methanol ratio, crystallization temperature, and crystallization time on UCF and NUCF yields and iodine values. Experiments were conducted using a range of crystallization temperatures (18–22 °C), times (3–5 h), and urea-to-methanol ratios (1:1.5–1:2.5). The response variables were analyzed and optimized using desirability functions. The results showed that all three factors significantly influenced both the yield and iodine value of the fractions. The optimal condition, urea-to-methanol ratio of 1:1.73, temperature of 19.99 °C, and time of 5 h, yielded 81.59% UCF with an iodine value of 36.65 g I2/100 g, falling within the desired range for high-performance saturated biodiesel. In contrast, the NUCF fraction was minimized to 1.76% and enriched in PUFA. These findings demonstrate the potential of UIC-based fractionation for producing biodiesel with improved oxidative stability and combustion properties, aligning with international quality standards and contributing to more sustainable fuel formulations.
Synthesis of biochar from fronds palm waste as a support for CaO catalyst Vito Oktariandi; Zuchra Helwani; Irfan Sarhadi Akbar; Muhammad Dian Rizky; Putri Anjani; Rendy Putra Perdana; Amun Amri
Konversi Vol 13, No 2 (2024): OKTOBER 2024
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/k.v13i2.20242

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Production palm oil-based biodiesel production itself has been widely developed in Indonesia to replace fuel because the palm oil commodity has the greatest potential for biodiesel for biodiesel production. The use of catalysts affects the production of biodiesel because it can accelerate the production of biodiesel which is needed. Materials that has the potential to be part of the catalyst is activated carbon from palm frond waste palm. Palm frond waste has great potential and is supported by its lignocellulosic component. lignocellulose component, so it can be utilized as activated carbon. Research This research has variations in the procedure, namely pyrolysis temperature variations of 450°C and 500°C, pyrolysis time of 15 minutes and 20 minutes as well as the base used in impregnation, namely NaOH and KOH. The catalyst that has been The synthesized catalyst was characterized using XRD and BET analysis. XRD testing XRD testing obtained the smallest particle size on the 500°C CaO/NaOH/Biochar catalyst with a pyrolysis time of 15 minutes amounting to 26.925732 nm and in the BET test, the smallest particle size was obtained. BET testing obtained the largest catalyst surface area on CaO/NaOH/Biochar catalyst 500°C with pyrolysis time of 15 minutes amounted to 8.1626 m2/g.
Evaluation Of The Performance Of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (Fame) As An Alternative Solvent In Alkyd Resin-Based Paints Arya Wiranata; Bahruddin Bahruddin; Zuchra Helwani; Heni Sugesti; Yogi Chandra; Hasrul Hasrul; Trisuciati Syahwardini; Ni putu Vidya Primarista
LAVOISIER: Chemistry Education Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/lavoisier.v5i1.20037

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The use of conventional solvents in the oil paint industry often leads to volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and toxicity, so this study aims to evaluate the potential of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) as an environmentally friendly alternative solvent. FAME is synthesised from vegetable oil through a transesterification reaction, then formulated into alkyd resin-based paints with varying binder content (40%, 50%, and 60%) to be compared with acetone solvent. The paint performance evaluation includes tests on drying time, gloss level, hiding power, and Whiteness and Yellowness Index. The results show that FAME-based paints have a much higher gloss level (10–26 GU) than acetone (3–6 GU) because their slower evaporation rate provides optimal levelling time, though this results in much longer drying time, namely 780–819 minutes. In addition, FAME has been proven to produce better covering power and a lower Yellowness Index (1.39–4.15) than acetone (4.09–5.74). This superiority is influenced by the nature of FAME, which minimises damage to the polymer binder and uniformly disperses pigments, preventing agglomeration. Overall, FAME has great potential as a sustainable paint solvent that can improve optical and physical properties, although its formulation still requires optimisation to accelerate drying.
Co-Authors Abd , Ammar Ali Abd Rahman, Sunarti Abdullah Syafi’i Adi Maulana Putra Adrianto Ahmad Afriyenti, Mia Agustiyanti, Rini Dwi Agustiyanti, Rini Dwi Ahmad Fadli Ahmad Fadli Ahmad, Khairunnas Ahmudi, Ali Al Qohyum Fernando Amir Awaluddin Amun Amri Andi Mulya Adha Andreas Sahat Parsaulian Andry Sutanto Anggraini, Diva Putri Anggriani, Rara Dewi Anna Apryana Anuar, Kaspul Ari Wibowo Harahap Arief Maulana Ilham Arini Puspita Ramadhanti Arya Wiranata Asal Felix Mandrofa Asep Rusyana Aswie, Viqha Ayu Naluri Bahruddin Bahruddin Bettry Rifani Boy M Bachtiar Boy M. Bachtiar Damayanti, Elok David Andrio Dedi Meier Silaban Delvi Yolanda Desi Ivo Andri Ari Desly Fadilla Simbolon Dhani Nur Miftahudin Diana S. Ningsih Dizikri, Dizikri Drastinawati Drastinawati Drastinawati Drastinawati, Drastinawati Dwi Septiana Dwi Yuni Ernawati Edi Susanto Edy Saputra Eferius Mendrofa Eko Suhartono Emran, Talha Bin Evionitra, Azzahra Uthami Fachry Abda El Rahman Febrian Adhitya Febrina Dwi Putri Febrina Dwi Putri, Febrina Dwi Febrina, Wetri Febryanto Febryanto Fernando, Rivo Firman Tampubolon Fitra Annisa Ganis Kharisma Wiranti Ghazi M. Idroes Ghazi Mauer Idroes Gusti Ayu Nurjanah Hafiz, Fadlillahi Hamsar Hamsar Hanafi, Muhammad Rifter Hari Rionaldo Hari Rionaldo Hari Rionaldo Hasrul Hasrul Hawa, Karfika Ainil Hawa, Karfika Ainil Heni Sugesti Heriza Saputri Heru Kristianto Holyness Nurdin Singadimedja Hutagaol, Martiandes I. K. Shamsudin I. K. Shamsudin Ida Zahrina Idral Amri Idroes, Ghazi M. Idroes, Ghifari Maulana Indarty, Rozanna Sri Irfan Sarhadi Akbar Jecky Asmura Jhon Fery Marihot Tua S Jimmy Anderson Julhijah, Noni Karfika Ainil Hawa Karina Octaria Putri Kemala, Pati Kesni savitri Kesni Savitri Khairan Khairan Khairan Khairan Khairat Khairat Khairat Komalasari Komalasari Komalasari Komalasari Komang, Hendri Kusumo, Fitranto Lala, Andi Lita Darmayanti Lubis, Vanizra F. Lukman Arifin M. R. Othman M. R. Othman M. Wahyu Nugraha Martunus Martunus Martunus Martunus Maulana, Aga Maulydia, Nur B. Mery Christina Mia Afriyenti Miftahudin, Dhani Nur Miftahudin, Dhani Nur Mohd Fajri Amrullah Monika Shecilia Muh. Fadlan Alfuadi Muhammad Dian Rizky Muhammad Gus Iqbal Al-Pakningi Muhammad Mardhiansyah Muhammad Rahman Muhammad Rifki Aulia Rahman Muhammad Zen, Muhammad Muliadi Ramli Mulya, Dynna Ardilla Putri Muslim Abdurrahman, Muslim Mustapa Ardi N. Aziz N. Aziz Nabela, Tasya Nasution, Muhammad Hatta Nazaris, Nazsha Nayyazsha Neonufa, Godlief Frederick Ni putu Vidya Primarista Ningsih, Diana S. Nirmala Sari Nur B. Maulydia Nur Khairiati Nurfatihayati Nurwijayanti Oktriyono, Febri Dwi Olsy, Fradilla Othman, Mohd. Roslee Pati Kemala Peliciamanuela, Samantha Prasetyo Arva S, Prasetyo Arva Pratama, Teddy Pratama, Yudistira Putra Zelly Nugraha, Putra Zelly Putra, Bayu Eldino Putra, Yogi Lesmana Putri Anjani Putri, Karina Octaria Putri, Karina Octaria Qalbi, Tiffani Qurotullaili Qurotullaili Rafi, M Khaidiz Rahayu, Ricky Puji Rahman, Sunarti Abd Raja Heru Nur Alam Ichsan, Raja Heru Nur Alam Ramdhani Asywal Randi Sanjaya Randi Sanjaya, Randi Rendy Putra Perdana Reno Susanto Reski, M. Ricfan Anggriawan Rina Maryenti Rinaldi Idroes Rio Nanda Novendra Rivo Fernando Rizki, Juliana Romie Jhonnerie Romy Romy Romy Romy Rozanna Sri Irianty Saparullah, Zulkarnaen Sari ' Ulfayana Saryono Saryono Setiadi, Fydel Sherly Oktarizona, Shinta Anggraini Silvia Reni Yenti Simbolon, Kristin Madelin Siregar, Thasya Nurfadillah Sitorus, Mesakh Fridolin Sri Helianty Sri Helianty Sri Rezeki Muria Sugesti, Heni Suhendrayatna Suhendrayatna Sukatin, Sukatin Sunarno Sunarno Surya, Andry Pratama Susanty, Wenny Susilowati Susilowati Syafi’i, Abdullah Syafrima Wahyu Syahputra, Dede Syaiful ' Bahri SYAIFUL BAHRI Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tengku Mukhlis Teuku Rizky Noviandy Topan Herianto Trina E. Tallei Trina E. Tallei, Trina E. TRINA EKAWATI TALLEI Trisuciati Syahwardini Trisuciati Syahwardini Triwahyuni, Vanny Efia Triyana Defi Ulfaa, Suci Mas’ama Ulima, Riris Vandhe Melsa Sembiring Viqrie Wahyudi Vito Oktariandi Walter Valentino Sinaga Warman Fatra, Warman Wenny Susanty Wenny Susanty Widya Yoesepha Yelmida Azis Yemita, Sylvia Yogi Chandra Yudha, Ricky Satria Z Zulfansyah Zahriah, Zahriah Zohera Zohera Zul Amraini, Said Zulfansyah Zulfansyah Zultiniar Zultiniar Zultiniar, Zultiniar