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Utilization of Shrimp Shell Waste as Nitrogen Source in N-Doped TiO₂ for Degradation of Polyethylene Microplastics Nurhasni, Nurhasni; Izzah, Annisaul; Dwitami, Aisyah Rahma; Gumilang, Yuza Ahmad; Zilfa, Zilfa; Wellia, Diana Vanda
Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi Vol 28, No 3 (2025): Volume 28 Issue 3 Year 2025
Publisher : Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jksa.28.3.115-121

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Microplastic pollution presents a significant challenge globally, posing serious threats to aquatic ecosystems. This study explores the photocatalytic degradation of microplastics in aqueous solutions by applying nitrogen-doped TiO2 (N-TiO2) nanoparticles under visible light. The N-TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized via the solvothermal method, utilizing chitosan derived from shrimp shell waste as a nitrogen source. The photocatalytic efficacy of the N-TiO2 nanoparticles was assessed for degrading model polyethylene microplastics, illuminated by a 50-watt LED lamp. Characteristic peak shifts in the FTIR absorption spectrum, notably at 3429 cm-1 to lower wavenumbers, and diminished amide I absorption at 1621 cm-1, confirmed the successful extraction of chitosan from shrimp shell waste. The synthesized N-TiO2 nanoparticles were in the pure anatase phase, exhibited a reduced bandgap of 2.97 eV, and showed enhanced absorption in the visible light spectrum (λ=400 – 800 nm) compared to undoped TiO2. The incorporation of nitrogen into the TiO2 matrix was validated by vibration bands at approximately 1035 cm-1 and 535 cm-1, corresponding to the Ti—N and Ti—O—Ti bonds, respectively. Optimal results were attained with TiO2 nanoparticles doped with 50% nitrogen, achieving a degradation rate of approximately 30.45% of a 250 mg/L microplastic solution over 50 hours of visible light exposure—nearly six times more effective than undoped TiO2. This study highlights the sustainable use of shrimp shell waste as a nitrogen source for enhancing TiO2 nanoparticles, showcasing their potential for environmental remediation applications.
Synthesis of Hydrophobic Coatings on Concrete Surface Using Organosilicone/TiO2 and Organosilicone/Carbon-Based Materials Wellia, Diana Vanda; Yanni, Rahma; Hidayat, Benny
Jurnal Kimia Unand Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Departemen Kimia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jku.14.2.8-14.2025

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Surface coating methods provide protection for porous concrete surfaces against water diffusion, which can otherwise lead to structural damage and a reduction in concrete's service life. This study aims to assess the impact of varying quantities of biosynthesized TiO2 and coconut shell-derived carbon on concrete surface hydrophobicity and to compare their effectiveness in enhancing it. SEM analysis confirmed that the Organosilicone-based hydrophobic coating with 0,20 g of TiO2 and 0,20 g of carbon was uniformly distributed, covering micropores, and increasing concrete surface roughness. EDS analysis indicated a decrease in the Ca element peak and the absence of elements like Al, Fe, and K, validating the success of the concrete surface coating. FTIR analysis revealed the emergence of new absorption bands, such as 2963 cm-1 (aliphatic C-H bonds of Organosiliconee) and 477 cm-1 (Ti-O bonds), on the hydrophobic concrete surface. Contact angle measurements demonstrated hydrophobic behavior, with the B/Organosiliconee/TiO2 sample exhibiting an angle of up to 122,4º and the B/Organosiliconee/C sample up to 138,3º. Consequently, carbon derived from coconut shell waste emerges as a viable alternative for hydrophobic surface applications due to its superior hydrophobicity properties compared to TiO2.
Peningkatan Absorpsi Cahaya pada Nanostruktur TiO₂ Terdoping Cu dan Ni untuk Aplikasi Pemisahan Air Fotokatalitik Novianti, Noni; Ramona, Fransischa; Wellia, Diana Vanda; Muldarisnur, Mulda
Jurnal Fisika Unand Vol 14 No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jfu.14.6.635-643.2025

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This study reports the enhancement of light absorption by TiO₂ nanoparticles when doped with Ni and Cu nanoparticles. Numerical simulations were performed using the boundary element method. The absorbance in the visible region of Ni-doped TiO₂ increases compared to pure TiO₂. The increase in absorbance is accompanied by a shift in the absorption band edge to a longer wavelength (redshift) due to the formation of new energy levels that narrow the band gap. Cu-doped TiO₂ exhibits a more significant increase in absorbance and a wider absorption range. Both dopants decrease the band gap relative to pure TiO₂, with Cu doping producing a greater decrease. Ni and Cu doping enhance the optical response of TiO₂ in the visible region. Cu doping has the most dominant effect in broadening the absorption and lowering the band gap energy. These findings indicate that Ni- and Cu-based dopant engineering is a potential approach to improve the performance of TiO₂-based materials in photocatalytic applications such as hydrogen production by water splitting.
Structure-Dependent Performance of N-Doped TiO2 Nanowires toward Efficient Solar-Driven Hydrogen Production Attalario, Evan; Rahma, Resha Mutia; Kusumawati, Yuly; Ivansyah, Atthar Luqman; Putri, Yulia Eka; Wellia, Diana Vanda
Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis 2026: BCREC Volume 21 Issue 2 Year 2026 (August 2026)
Publisher : Masyarakat Katalis Indonesia - Indonesian Catalyst Society (MKICS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9767/bcrec.20606

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This research focuses on enhancing hydrogen production via the photocatalytic method using a TiO2 catalyst with nitrogen doping and morphology modification to improve efficiency. Nitrogen-doped TiO2 nanowires (NTN) were successfully hydrothermally grown on titanium foil to produce thin-film photocatalysts for the visible-light-driven production of hydrogen. Nitrogen incorporation induced bandgap narrowing, from 3.18 eV to 2.85 eV, by introducing N 2p states close to the valence band, thereby increasing visible-light absorption. Structural analyses confirmed the formation of lattice strain and oxygen vacancies associated with substitutional doping, while the one-dimensional nanowire architecture enhanced charge transport and reduced carrier recombination pathways. The optimized N–TiO2 NWs demonstrated the highest hydrogen evolution rate of 2.385 µmol/cm2 under 180 minutes of visible-light irradiation, corresponding to a hydrogen evolution rate of 0.795 µmol/cm²/h, without a noble-metal co-catalyst. A strong correlation is established between nitrogen-induced surface electronic modification and the enhancement of nanowire-driven charge separation. This study presents a recyclable and scalable thin-film photocatalyst design suitable for future solar hydrogen production systems. Copyright © 2026 by Authors, Published by BCREC Publishing Group. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).
Co-Authors Adlis Santoni Admi Admi Alvionita Alvionita Anggraini, Deby Arifah Mustaqimah Arifah Mustaqimah Arniati Labbani Asep Saefumillah Atika Syafawi Attalario, Evan Atthar Luqman Ivansyah Benny Hidayat Deby Anggraini Dina Nofebriani Dwi Syukur Phameswari Dwitami, Aisyah Rahma Dytta Fitria Elida Mardiah Emil Salim Emriadi - Famella Azhara Febby Alvionita GEBBY FEBRILIA IRWANDA Geliz Luh Titisari Gumilang, Yuza Ahmad Ilahi, Fitratul Islami, Dini Muthi'ah Izzah, Annisaul Jarnuzi Gunlazuardi K Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah Khoiriah, Khoiriah Kiki Adi Kurnia Kusumawati, Yuly M. Rafli Habibillah Mahadika, Bella Sukma Mai Efdi Matlal Fajri Alif Melvi Muharmi Merida Saputri Muhammad Hafiz Reza Muldarisnur, Mulda Nova Andriani Nova Andriani Novesar Jamarun Novianti, Noni Nurhasni Nurhasni Nurul Pratiwi Putri Julanda Ardica Putri, Gusliani Eka Rahma, Resha Mutia Rahmadhini Anwar Rahmayeni Rahmayeni Rahmayeni Rahmiana Zein Ramona, Fransischa Ratesha Najela Rathesa Najeela Refilda Refilda Refinel - Reza Audina Putri Reza Audina Putri Rini Rahma Yanti Rizka Rahmadini RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Saepurahman, Saepurahman Safni Safni Shelvira Edelwita Siti Zahara Syafrizayanti Syafrizayanti Syukri Syukri Syukri Syukri Thalabul Ilmi Tio Putra Wendari Upita Septiani Upita Septiani Vanny Yulia Safitri Vepilia Wulanda Wulandari Wulandari Wulandari Wulandari Wulandari Wulandari Yanni, Rahma Yefrida Yefrida Yeni Stiadi Yuli Okta Fitriyani Yulia Eka Putri Yulia Eka Putri Yulia Eka Putri, Yulia Eka Yulizar Yusuf Zilfa Zilfa Zulhadjri Zulhadjri