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Method Validation for Pesticide Residues on Rice Grain in Aceh Besar District, Indonesia Using Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector (GC-ECD) Winarsih, Agus; Idroes, Rinaldi; Zulfiani, Utari; Yusuf, Muhammad; Mahmudi, Mahmudi; Saiful, Saiful; Rahman, Sunarti Abd
Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): July 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/ljes.v1i1.37

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Analysis of pesticide residues in rice in Aceh Besar District using the Gas Chromatography – Electron Capture Detector (GC-ECD) method has been carried out. This study aims to validate the analytical method and determine the pesticide residue levels of Dichlorvos, Dimethoate, Bifenthrin, and λ-Cyhalothrin in rice samples. Rice samples in branded rice were taken from the Districts of Want Jaya, Indrapuri, Darussalam, Suka Makmur, Simpang Tiga, Kuta Baro, and ground using a grinder. The powder sample was extracted by the QuEChERS method and analyzed by GC-ECD. The results of the linearity test have met the requirements with the coefficient of determination (R2), which is an average of 0.98. The LOD values ranged from 0.013 to 0.017 mg/kg, while the LOQ ranged from 0.022 to 0.079 mg/kg. The results of precision and reproducibility (% RSD, n = 6) show the values of 0.56 - 1.26% and 1.14 - 2.19%, respectively, and the accuracy value (%Recovery) shows the results of 99.71 - 101.84%, with an RSD value of 2.42 - 3.59%, meet the requirement of 20%. The results of the analysis of the sample showed that sample A had a large %Recovery value in the Dichlorvos analyte, namely 139.10%, with the calculation that the Dichlorvos analyte contained 0.0206 mg/Kg. This value has not passed the MLR set by the European Food Safety Authority, which is 0.2 mg/Kg. In the other rice samples, no pesticide residue analytes were detected. The calculation of %Recovery of each analyte in the spiked sample ranged from 80-101%, which indicated that the pesticide residue analysis carried out had good accuracy, namely the requirement of 70-120%.
Improving the Environmental Performance of Palm Biodiesel via AgNO₃-Assisted Removal of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Helwani, Zuchra; Zahrina, Ida; Amraini, Said Zul; Idroes, Rinaldi; Neonufa, Godlief Frederick; Rahman, Sunarti Abd
Leuser Journal of Environmental Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/ljes.v3i1.274

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Indonesian biodiesel products commonly exhibit low oxidative stability and high cloud points, which limit their performance and widespread use. These drawbacks are primarily due to the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) mixture that constitutes biodiesel. A more suitable biodiesel composition includes higher proportions of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, which offer better combustion properties, higher cetane numbers, and greater resistance to oxidative degradation. In contrast, PUFAs promote oxidation reactions, resulting in fuel instability, increased sludge formation, and higher emissions of unburned hydrocarbons, negatively impacting both engine performance and the environment.This study investigates the use of silver nitrate (AgNO₃) as a selective extraction agent to remove PUFAs from palm oil-derived FAME. The goal is to identify the most effective biodiesel-to-AgNO₃ volume ratio for separating saturated fatty acid fractions from unsaturated ones, in order to produce a more stable and environmentally friendly biodiesel. Experimental results show that a 1:2 volume ratio significantly reduces the iodine number, from 57.22 to 47.38 g I₂/100 g sample, indicating a decrease in unsaturated compounds. Furthermore, oxidative stability improved from 11.18 hours to 11.69 hours after extraction. The removal of PUFAs not only improves the fuel's storage and combustion stability but also enhances its environmental profile. More stable biodiesel burns more completely, reducing emissions of particulate matter and greenhouse gases, and contributing to cleaner air and lower environmental impact. Thus, PUFA extraction using AgNO₃ presents a promising approach for improving the sustainability and performance of palm-based biodiesel fuels.
The Potent Antimicrobial Spectrum of Patchouli: Systematic Review of Its Antifungal, Antibacterial, and Antiviral Properties Kemala, Pati; Idroes, Rinaldi; Khairan, Khairan; Ramli, Muliadi; Tallei, Trina Ekawati; Helwani, Zuchra; Rahman, Sunarti Abd
Malacca Pharmaceutics Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): March 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60084/mp.v2i1.156

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ntention towards natural essential oils from medicinal plants has increased rapidly over the past decade as these oils have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties against various chronic diseases. One essential oil source with antimicrobial properties is the essential oil from Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. This review aims to provide information on using patchouli oil as an antimicrobial against bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens in the last five years. There were 37 articles found in the PUBMED database by June 15, 2023. After searching, 6 of them were duplicates. A total of 2 papers were inaccessible, 4 were not research articles, and five were excluded because they were irrelevant to the scope of this study. This review shows that research related to patchouli as an antimicrobial in the last five years involves Pogostemon cablin leaf samples as silver nanoparticle bioreductors. Patchouli oil is used in membrane, nanocomposite film, and starch hydrogel manufacturing. Patchouli oil is a prestigious antimicrobial agent because it can fight numerous pathogenic microbes from bacteria, fungi, and viruses.