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Novel approach of determining the best absorbent for the quantification of aqueous analyte using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS): Zeolite versus bentonite Ahmad, Khairunnas; Prasetyo, Siswoyo; Zaitun, Zaitun; Hajashafira, Ceudah
Narra X Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narrax.v2i2.159

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Heavy metal pollution, particularly from sources like lead (Pb), poses significant risks to human health and the environment. Monitoring heavy metal contamination is essential, and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a promising technique for this purpose. However, matrix effects, particularly from adsorbent materials like zeolite and bentonite, can influence the accuracy of LIBS measurements. This study aims to investigate the matrix effects of zeolite and bentonite on the measurement of Pb using LIBS, focusing on how the physical and chemical properties of these materials impact the detection of Pb emission lines. Zeolite and bentonite samples were prepared by grinding and sieving to obtain powders with particle sizes less than 74 µm. These powders were then mixed with varying weights of lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2) and pelletized to create uniform samples. The pellets were analyzed using LIBS, employing a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The emitted plasma light was collected and transmitted to a spectrometer equipped with an intensified charge-coupled device (ICCD) camera. The spectral data were accumulated over 10 laser shots to ensure accuracy in detecting the elemental composition. The study found that the matrix effects from bentonite and zeolite significantly influenced the intensity and clarity of Pb emission lines. Bentonite showed a stronger influence on Pb detection, particularly due to the presence of Fe and Ti, which affected the Pb I lines at 405.8 nm and 368.3 nm. In contrast, zeolite exhibited fewer interferences, but the matrix effect was still evident. The matrix effects of zeolite and bentonite, derived from their physical and chemical properties, significantly impact Pb measurements using LIBS. Further research into different adsorbents and their matrix effects is warranted to improve the accuracy of LIBS in heavy metal analysis.
Optimizing antimicrobial synergy: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantea leaves enhanced by patchouli oil Kemala, Pati; Khairan, Khairan; Ramli, Muliadi; Helwani, Zuchra; Rusyana, Asep; Lubis, Vanizra F.; Ahmad, Khairunnas; Idroes, Ghazi M.; Noviandy, Teuku R.; Idroes, Rinaldi
Narra J Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v4i2.800

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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from plant extracts have gained attention for their potential applications in biomedicine. Calotropis gigantea has been utilized to synthesize AgNPs, called AgNPs-LCg, and exhibit antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as antifungal. However, further enhancement of their antimicrobial properties is needed. The aim of this study was to synthesize AgNPs-LCg and to enhance their antimicrobial and antifungal activities through a hybrid green synthesis reaction using patchouli oil (PO), as well as to characterize the synthesized AgNPs-LCg. Optimization was conducted using the response surface method (RSM) with a central composite design (CCD). AgNPs-LCg were synthesized under optimal conditions and hybridized with different forms of PO—crude, distillation wastewater (hydrolate), and heavy and light fractions—resulting in PO-AgNPs-LCg, PH-AgNPs-LCg, LP-AgNPs-LCg, and HP-AgNPs-LCg, respectively. The samples were then tested for their antibacterial (both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria) and antifungal activities. Our data indicated that all samples, including those with distillation wastewater, had enhanced antimicrobial activity. HP-AgNPs-LCg, however, had the highest efficacy; therefore, only HP-AgNPs-LCg proceeded to the characterization stage for comparison with AgNPs-LCg. UV-Vis spectrophotometry indicated surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peaks at 400 nm for AgNPs-LCg and 360 nm for HP-AgNPs-LCg. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the presence of O-H, N-H, and C-H groups in C. gigantea extract and AgNP samples. The smallest AgNPs-LCg were 56 nm, indicating successful RSM optimization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed spherical AgNPs-LCg and primarily cubic HP-AgNPs-LCg, with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirming silver's predominance. This study demonstrated that PO in any form significantly enhances the antimicrobial properties of AgNPs-LCg. The findings pave the way for the exploration of enhanced and environmentally sustainable antimicrobial agents, capitalizing on the natural resources found in Aceh Province, Indonesia.
Metal oxide/chitosan composite for organic pollutants removal: A comprehensive review with bibliometric analysis Ahmad, Khairunnas; Chiari, Williams
Narra X Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narrax.v1i2.91

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Organic pollutants are now a global concern because of their rapid increase following the rapid industrial growth. In tackling this problem, researchers have used chitosan that could act as adsorbing material. However, chitosan use in wastewater treatment requires further modification owing to its drawbacks of being susceptible to acidic environment and mechanically weak. Of many modifying approaches, metal-oxide embedment is perceived as promising because not only does it improve the chemical and physical properties of chitosan, but it also adds new features to the material such as being magnetic or photocatalytic. This present review describes the modification of chitosan through metal oxide embedment aiming to its utility in organic waste removal. Firstly, the definition of chitosan and the progress of its application in wastewater treatment are presented. Types of metal oxides, namely photocatalyst and magnetic iron oxide are also discussed. Embedment of metal oxides into chitosan could be done using methods such as sol-gel, high-energy ball milling, and spray-drying, where they affect the chemical and physical properties of the produced metal oxide/chitosan composites. Reported studies suggest a high percentage of organic pollutant removal, up to 100%. In addition to its removal ability, metal oxide/chitosan is also proven to be environmentally friendly and economical.
Novel approach of determining the best absorbent for the quantification of aqueous analyte using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS): Zeolite versus bentonite Ahmad, Khairunnas; Prasetyo, Siswoyo; Zaitun, Zaitun; Hajashafira, Ceudah
Narra X Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narrax.v2i2.159

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Heavy metal pollution, particularly from sources like lead (Pb), poses significant risks to human health and the environment. Monitoring heavy metal contamination is essential, and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a promising technique for this purpose. However, matrix effects, particularly from adsorbent materials like zeolite and bentonite, can influence the accuracy of LIBS measurements. This study aims to investigate the matrix effects of zeolite and bentonite on the measurement of Pb using LIBS. It is focusing on how the physical and chemical properties of these materials impact the detection of Pb emission lines. Zeolite and bentonite samples were prepared by grinding and sieving to obtain powders with particle sizes less than 74 µm. These powders mixed with varying weights of lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2) and pelletized to create uniform samples. The pellets were analyzed using LIBS, employing a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The emitted plasma light was collected and transmitted to a spectrometer equipped with an intensified charge-coupled device (ICCD) camera. The spectral data were accumulated over 10 laser shots to ensure accuracy in detecting the elemental composition. The study found the matrix effects from bentonite and zeolite have significant influence on the intensity and clarity of Pb emission lines. Matrix effects on bentonite indicated a stronger influence on Pb detection compare to zeolite. It mainly due to the presence of Fe and Ti, which is affected the Pb I lines at 405.8 nm and 368.3 nm. In contrast, zeolite exhibited fewer interferences, but the matrix effect was still obvious. These matrix effects-derived interreferences can be associated with the physical and chemical properties of the adsorbents. Further research into different adsorbents and their matrix effects is warranted to improve the accuracy of LIBS in heavy metal analysis.
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Coupled with PCA and PLS for Identification and Adulteration Detection of Halal Meat Products Ahmad, Khairunnas; Saiful, Saiful; Abdulmadjid, Syahrun Nur; Prasetyo, Siswoyo
Indonesian Journal of Halal Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/ijhar.v7i2.42382

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Pork adulteration in halal meat is a significant issue in Indonesia, emphasizing the need for accurate methods to ensure product authenticity and protect consumers. This study aims to identify various meat products and evaluate the use of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in combination with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Partial Least Squares (PLS) for detecting meat adulteration. Samples were collected from various sources and analyzed using LIBS, with PCA used to distinguish meat species qualitatively and PLS to assess adulteration quantitatively. LIBS effectively distinguishes meat types, while PCA successfully identifies meat samples based on the intensity of the elemental compositions. PLS achieves high accuracy R2 > 0.99 in detecting pork adulteration in beef, buffalo, mutton, and chicken, surpassing single-line emission regression methods with low LOD (2.65%, 4.69%, 2.38%, and 3.41%) and LOQ (8.08%, 14.23%, 7.23%, and 10.34%) values. This study demonstrates that LIBS combined with PCA and PLS is a feasible and accurate method for identifying various meat types and detecting pork adulteration. The approach offers a reliable solution for addressing meat adulteration issues and ensuring halal application of LIBS with PCA and PLS for pork detection and quantification in halal meat product compliance.
Identification and Analysis of Meat Species Using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): A Review Ahmad, Khairunnas; Saiful, Saiful; Nur, Syahrun; Iqhrammullah, Muhammad; Febriani, Febriani
Journal of Carbazon Vol 1, No 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jocarbazon.v2i1.35080

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The high price of beef and its processed products has led to many cases of adulteration with pork, resulting in issues related to halal food assurance. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct identification and analysis of the types of meat used in order to maintain food halalness. One of the methods currently advancing in the identification and analysis of meat types is Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). The aim of this study is to determine the capability of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) in identifying and analyzing various types of meat. The study results indicate that the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) method is capable of identifying and analyzing meat types with simple sample preparation and accurate outcomes compared to other methods such as Real Time-PCR, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Electronic Nose System, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) method can be combined with various chemometric methods such as PCA, PLS, and MSC. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) can identify and analyze various types of meat with an accuracy of up to 100% in shrimp and clams mixed sample. In conclusion, the combination of LIBS and chemometric methods demonstrates promising results in identifying and analyzing meat types.