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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

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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.
Synthesis and Characterization of Sucrose-Modified CaO Catalyst Derived from Dolomite for Transesterification of Reutealis trisperma Oil Widiarti, Nuni; Julianti, Belia Anggi Sri; Alauhdin, Mohammad; Rosanti, Yuan Maylia
JKPK (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia) Vol 10, No 3 (2025): JKPK (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Kimia FKIP Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/jkpk.v10i3.103570

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This study presents a novel method for synthesizing solid base catalysts by modifying calcium oxide (CaO) from dolomite via a sucrose-mediated hydrothermal process. In this approach, sucrose acts as a complexing agent to remove magnesium ions (Mg²⁺), a structure-directing agent, and a carbon-based template. After Mg²⁺ removal, calcium species were recovered through coprecipitation using sodium carbonate. The synthesized catalysts were characterized to evaluate their structure using X-ray diffraction (XRD), identify functional groups via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), observe morphology and elemental composition through scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), measure particle size distribution by particle size analysis (PSA), and determine surface area through Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis. The catalysts exhibited a surface area of 27.411 m²/g and reduced crystallite size, both contributing to enhanced catalytic activity. In the transesterification of Reutealis trisperma oil under optimal conditions (65 °C, 3 hours, methanol-to-oil ratio 9:1), the catalyst achieved 99.40% oil conversion and 88.82% biodiesel yield. A catalyst dosage of 7.5 wt% was optimal, while higher amounts caused emulsion and soap formation due to viscosity-related mass transfer limitations. This environmentally friendly synthesis route offers a reusable catalyst system for sustainable biodiesel production from non-edible feedstocks.