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Characterization of Natural Clay from Tulungagung Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia Rahayu, Mike; Sholeha, Novia Amalia; Rahmah, Siti
Walisongo Journal of Chemistry Vol 6, No 1 (2023): Walisongo Journal of Chemistry
Publisher : Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science and Technology Walisongo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/wjc.v6i1.14908

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Natural clay is a material that has various benefits and is abundant in the environment. This research will study about the characteristics of natural clay from Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia. This research used two samples of Natural Clay-1 (NC-1) and Natural Clay 2 (NC-2) from Tulungagung, Sidem village, Gondang district. The natural clays were dried at room temperature for 2 days then pulverized and sieved using 100 mesh sieves. X-ray diffraction (XRD), x-ray fluorescence (XRF), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have been utilized to characterize the natural clay. XRF analysis revealed that the primary components of Tulungagung's natural clay are Fe, Si, and Al. Montmorillonite, quartz, and anatase are the primary natural clay minerals, as determined by XRD and FTIR. The results of the SEM indicate a non-uniform material surface.
The Ecofriendly Biosorbent of Methylene Blue Using Banana Peels Waste Susanti, Indri; Iqbal, Rendy Muhamad; Sholeha, Novia Amalia; Putri, Khusnul Fatimah
Indonesian Journal of Chemical Research Vol 10 No 2 (2022): Edition for September 2022
Publisher : Jurusan Kimia, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598//ijcr.2022.10-ind

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This research aimed to synthesize and characterize the properties of green banana peel waste to be used as adsorbent material. The green banana peel waste was prepared by sieved to be banana powder and then characterized by XRD, FTIR, XRF, and TGA. The adsorption capacity of methylene blue was tested using a simple method, the “batch method”, with further analysis by spectrophotometry UV-Vis. The XRF results of green banana peel showed that most of the composition is potassium and phosphorus. The methylene blue adsorption capacity of banana peel material is up to 75.10% with 0.5 grams of adsorbent, which is more significant than in the banana peel, which is 68.04% with 0.2 grams.
Hexagonal TiO2/SiO2 Porous Microplates for Methylene Blue Photodegradation Ulfa, Maria; Anggreani, Cindy Nur; Mulyani, Bakti; Sholeha, Novia Amalia
Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis 2024: BCREC Volume 19 Issue 1 Year 2024 (April 2024)
Publisher : Masyarakat Katalis Indonesia - Indonesian Catalyst Society (MKICS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9767/bcrec.20120

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Hexagonal TiO2/SiO2 Porous Microplates have been successfully synthesized by incorporation of Ti precursors into SiO2 synthesized from Si precursors in a gelatin-CTAB mixture via the hydrothermal method. The prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), EDX, nitrogen adsorption-desorption and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The sample has a surface area of 735 m2/g, pore volume of 0.67 cc/g, and pore diameter of 3.2 nm, according to the results of the characterization of hexagonal TiO2/SiO2 porous microplates. The transformation of SiO2 microspheres into hexagonal TiO2/SiO2 porous microplates is revealed by a microparticle size increase of 84% and the transition of Si−O bonds into Ti−O and Si−O as measured by FTIR. The photocatalytic activity of hexagonal TiO2/SiO2 porous microplates resulted in 81.15% photodegradation of methylene blue under UV light irradiation within 60 min, which was 21 % better than SiO2. Copyright © 2024 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).
Development of Silica-based Materials from Natural Sources as A Green Catalyst for Biofuel Production Nugraha, Reva Edra; Aziz, Abdul; Sunarti, A.R Yelvia; Nurherdiana, Silvana Dwi; Mumtazah, Zuhriah; Sholeha, Novia Amalia; Nurmawati, Ardika; Islamiyah, Syuaibatul; Nandini, Atika; Saputro, Erwan Adi
Aceh International Journal of Science and Technology Vol 13, No 3 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Graduate School of Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.13170/aijst.13.3.40369

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Mesoporous silica is a versatile material characterized by its highly ordered nanoporous structure with pore diameters ranging from 2 to 50 nanometers. This unique structure provides a large surface area and volume, making mesoporous silica an excellent candidate for various applications in adsorption, drug delivery, catalysis, and environmental remediation. Mesoporous silica can be synthesized using commercial or natural silica precursors such as mineral clay and other natural sources. Promising alternative sources of silica for synthesizing mesoporous materials encompass a range of materials, including various clay minerals such as kaolin, rectorite, halloysite, montmorillonite, sepiolite, hectorite, bentonite, talc, muscovite, paragonite, palygorskite, and chlorite. Other natural sources like beach sand, geothermal sludge, and sepiolite also show significant potential for mesoporous material synthesis. However, these sources have not been extensively explored and warrant further investigation in the field. The mesoporous silica from natural sources has been widely used as a catalyst for biofuel production via hydrocracking, catalytic cracking, and deoxygenation reactions
Potential of Easily Prepared Low-Cost Natural Clay for the Cationic Adsorption of Methylene Blue Dye Susanti, Indri; Rosdiana, Silvi Rosiva; Sajidah, Happy Bunga Nasyirahul; Sholeha, Novia Amalia; Iqbal, Rendy Muhamad
The Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry Research Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): Edition September-December 2024
Publisher : Chemistry Department, The University of Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.jpacr.2024.013.03.7900

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The research aims to synthesize and characterized the properties of Natural Clay as adsorbent of cationic methylene blue which was easly prepared low-cost to be natural clay powder. Prepared natural clay then characterized by XRD, FTIR, and XRF. The methylene blue adsorption was tested using batch method with further analysis by spectrophotometry UV-Vis. The adsorption data then be analyze kinetic perform. The result showed that methylene blue adsorption capacity of natural clay is up to 72.51% While the kinetic study of methylene blue adsorption using natural clay showed that methylene blue adsorption process was suitable with kinetic model of Pseudo Second Order.
Metal Oxide for Fast Adsorption System in the Methylene Blue Removal Ulfa, Maria; Oktaviani, Sukmaningrum Latifah; Mulyani, Bakti; Sholeha, Novia Amalia
Indonesian Journal of Chemistry Vol 25, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijc.92617

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Rapid adsorption systems utilizing metal oxide-based materials represent a promising technology to address adsorption challenges, particularly for the effective removal of methylene blue (MB). These systems enhance the continuous MB elimination process by leveraging metal oxide (MO)-based adsorbents with high accessibility and optimized adsorption conditions. The preparation process involves selecting metal oxides with high surface area and strong adsorbate affinity, ensuring efficient interaction with MB. Process parameters such as adsorbent dosage, contact time, temperature, pH, initial concentration, waste volume, and pressure are modified to develop a rapid and sustainable system for MB removal. This configuration enables efficient application in water treatment, achieving faster and more effective MB degradation. Moreover, the scalability of MO-based adsorbents ensures low-cost production and broad applicability, further supporting sustainable waste management. This review critically evaluates experimental findings from various studies on MO-based materials in rapid adsorption systems, highlighting their potential for large-scale implementation in wastewater treatment to mitigate environmental pollution.
Variation of Polymer Matrix On the Quality of Bioplastic from Cassava Peel Waste from Tapai Industry in Bogor Sholeha, Novia Amalia; Muthmainah, Nada Ghaida; Robyano, Rifky Ardiansyah; Sophia, Halida; Susanti, Indri; Ramadhania, Nurina Rizka
Hydrogen: Jurnal Kependidikan Kimia Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/hjkk.v13i4.16975

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Plastic waste originating from commercial sources presents significant environmental challenges, leading to the creation of biodegradable alternatives derived from renewable materials. This research investigates the feasibility of utilizing cassava peel starch (CPS), an agro-industrial by-product, as a foundational material for bioplastic manufacturing. To overcome the limitations of pure starch, such as brittleness and insufficient water resistance, a bioplastic was produced through solvent casting by combining a blend of chitosan, a natural biopolymer, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a synthetic polymer, to improve its mechanical and physical properties. CPS was extracted and then analyzed for yield, moisture, and starch content. The interactions among components in bioplastics were examined utilizing FTIR and SEM techniques. FTIR analysis revealed physical interactions devoid of chemical bonding, whereas SEM demonstrated heterogeneous surfaces characterized by cracks. Among the five formulations, the formulation containing 5.0 g of PVA and 1.5 g of chitosan (F5) exhibited optimal performance, characterized by a thickness of 0.25 mm, a tensile strength of 11.95%, an elongation of 17.83%, and a biodegradation rate of 49.16% after 12 days.  The material met JIS Z 1707:1997 standards for mechanical properties, although it did not fully comply with biodegradation requirements. The novelty of this research presents to the valorization of cassava peel starch as local-agro industrial waste into bioplastics enhanced with chitosan and PVA, revealing a cost-effective, renewable alternative that meets key mechanical standards while advancing sustainable plastic innovation. The results indicate that CPS-based bioplastics, when combined with suitable polymer matrices, offer a feasible and sustainable substitute for conventional plastics.