Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search
Journal : Journal of Physics and Its Applications

Performance Comparison of Large-Core Optical Waveguides with Waste-Derived and Analytical-Grade Chitosan Core Materials Yulianti, Ian; Rizkika, Aflah Agus; Darma Putra, Ngurah Made; Alauhdin, Mohammad; Astuti, Budi; Wiwit Prayitno, Wasi Sakti; Prayogo, Deffrian; Mufatihah, Nishfa; Athoriq, Naufal
Journal of Physics and Its Applications Vol 8, No 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Diponegoro University Semarang Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jpa.v8i1.30500

Abstract

This study investigates and compares the optical performance of large-core polymer waveguides fabricated using shrimp-shell-derived chitosan (SSC) and analytical-grade chitosan (AGC) as core materials. Both materials were processed into a buried square-core waveguide configuration and evaluated through optical loss measurements, time-dependent loss (TiDL), temperature-dependent loss (TDL), and microstructural examination. The two chitosan types exhibited their lowest attenuation at a concentration of 0.04 g/mL, with AGC showing marginally lower optical loss, consistent with its higher purity and degree of deacetylation. AGC also demonstrated superior temporal and thermal stability, supported by SEM results indicating a smoother and more homogeneous core morphology. Nevertheless, SSC showed performance levels closely comparable to AGC, revealing that biowaste-derived chitosan can function effectively as a core material for large-core waveguides. This outcome underscores the potential of SSC as a sustainable, low-cost alternative, contributing to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through biowaste valorization, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by promoting eco-friendly materials for future optical sensor platforms. The results affirm that SSC-based waveguides hold promise for applications including humidity, pH, chemical, and biochemical sensing.
Co-Authors Abu Sahmah Mohd Supaat Adiprabowo, Samuel Radityo Agus Kurniawan Agus Yulianto Aji Purwinarko, Aji Alfahmi, Furqon Alvian, Alvian Alvian, Alvian Ani Rusilowati Aprillia, Dian Norma Ardiansyah, Doddy Arista Rahayu, Arista Aryani, Nila Prasetya Athoriq, Naufal Aulia Rahman Azizah Mutiarani ‘Ula, Indra Rahmatul Bambang Subali Budi A. Saputa, Budi A. Budi Astuti Choeriyah, Hidayatul Cholis, Muhammad Ridwan Nur Dian Wahid Hermawan, Dian Wahid DWI YULIANTI Effendy, Suhardi Effendy, Suhardi - Ellianawati, Ellianawati Erawarni, Dian Falah, Syarifatul Faqih Darma Fariyya, Dewi Raokhil Iklima Fatmala, Rita Iva Fianti Fianti, Fianti Gunawan Dwi Haryadi Hartono Hartono Helvi Rumiana Henny Indah Pratiwi Hermawan, Mohamad Arif Heru Damayanti, Heru Hidayah, Rizki Roqissatul Ida Vaeruza Indra Rahmatul ‘Ula, Indra Rahmatul Insan , Shiva Maulana Khoiru Kukuh Eka Kurniansyah Kurniansyah, Kukuh Eka Laili, Nihla Nurul Leonardy, Joshu Mahardika Prasetya Aji maimanah, siti Masturi Masturi Masturi Masturi Meiarti, Devi Mohamad Arif Hermawan Mohammad Alauhdin, Mohammad Mosik - Mudhofir, Faiz Mufatihah, Nishfa Mutiarani, Azizah Nadarajan, Nantha Kumar Ningsih, Tutut Arrum Hardianti Noor Hidayah Nor Hafizah Ngajikin Nuni Widiarti Nurcahya, Mufid Eska Nurmaya, Eka Ojo Kurdi Oktauvan Damyanto, Puguh Dwi Paminto, Joko Pratiwi Dwijananti Prayogo, Deffrian Prayogo, Defrian Putra, Ngurah Made Darma Rizkika, Aflah Agus Roslan Abdul Rahman Rumiana, Helvi Safina, Imelda Laelan Samin, Pakharudin Mohd Setyono, Anton Siti Hadijah Siti Hadijah siti maimanah Siti Yulia H, Siti Solichah, Solichah Sujarwata Sujarwata, Sujarwata Sukiswo S. E, Sukiswo Sumarli, Sumarli Sunarno Sunarno Sunyoto Eko Nugroho, Sunyoto Eko Supa’at, Abu Sahmah Mohd Susilo Susilo Uding, Risnawati Ukhti Mutia Munifatuzzahroh Ulpha, Ramadhani Andrawina Ummah, Maslahatul Upik Nurbaiti Utomo, Galih R. W. P, Wasi Sakti Wiwi Isnaeni Wiwit Prayitno, Wasi Sakti Wiyanto - Yob, Mohd Shukri