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Synthesis of Polystyrene Fiber Membranes Prepared by Electrospinning: Effect of AgNO3 on the Microstructure Budi, Hanifah Setyaning; Zulfi, Akmal; Setyaningsih, Lia Dwi; Fahroji, Muhammad; Amalia, Ratih; Angel, Julia; Arrosyid, Bagas Haqi; Handika, Gugus; Saputro, Kurniawan Eko; Noviyanto, Alfian; Rezeki, Yulianto Agung
JKPK (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia) Vol 9, No 1 (2024): 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.v9i1.84601

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Polystyrene (PS) is commonly employed in insulation, packaging, filters, and medical equipment, with recent studies exploring its potential in fiber membrane production. The electrospinning technique is discussed to synthesize PS fiber membranes with high porosity and controllable diameter. Additionally, incorporating silver nitrate into PS composite fibers is explored for enhanced functionalities such as catalytic activity, high electrical conductivity, and antibacterial activity. However, PS composite fiber membranes with silver nitrate (AgNO3) metal variations are rarely observed. This research aims to modify the microstructure of PS fiber membranes produced using electrospinning by adding silver nitrate (AgNO3) with varying concentrations. PS-Ag fiber membranes are produced using N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent, which serves as a solvent and a reducing agent for Ag. The results show that the effect of Ag affected the diameter of the PS-Ag fiber membrane, with an average diameter of around 3.67 - 6.93 micrometers. Degradation occurred in these samples at a strong broadening peak near ~1300 cm-1 until ~1600 cm-1 from the Raman results. The FTIR results show that the wavelength of ~3500 cm-1 indicated the presence of OH. The presence of OH indicates that the PS-Ag fiber membrane has the potential for water filtration application
Unraveling the Density and Hardness of Sintered Hydroxyapatite: A Conclusive Comparison of Laboratory-Synthesized Versus Commercial Variants Ramdhani, Rizal Fauzuddin Noor; Arrosyid, Bagas Haqi; Noviyanto, Alfian
Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi Vol 28, No 3 (2025): Volume 28 Issue 3 Year 2025
Publisher : Chemistry Department, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jksa.28.3.130-137

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Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a bioceramic widely utilized in the medical field as a substitute for bone and dental applications. The mechanical properties of HA are influenced by its microstructure, which varies based on the source of the material, whether it is commercially acquired or laboratory-synthesized. This study aims to investigate and compare the properties of commercially available HA with those of laboratory-synthesized HA, as well as their mixtures, focusing on density and hardness. To conduct this investigation, both laboratory-synthesized and commercial HA were sintered at temperatures of 800°C, 900°C, 1000°C, and 1100°C for a duration of two hours. Additionally, various mixtures of the two sources of HA were prepared in weight percent ratios of 0:100, 30:70, 50:50, 70:30, and 100:0 using a planetary ball mill, also for two hours. The density of sintered HA was determined using Archimedes’ principle, while its hardness was evaluated using a Vickers hardness tester. The findings revealed that laboratory-synthesized HA sintered at 1100°C exhibited the highest density and hardness, measuring 3.15 g/cm3 and 488.9 MPa, respectively. This superior performance can be attributed to the smaller particle size of the laboratory-synthesized HA, which enhances densification. The dense structure of the laboratory-synthesized HA results in reduced porosity and smaller grain sizes, as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy images. In contrast, the commercial HA achieved a density of only 3.00 g/cm3 at the same sintering temperature of 1100°C, attributable to poorer densification and a resultant porous microstructure. Notably, the mixture of commercial and laboratory-synthesized HA at a ratio of 30:70 demonstrated properties closely aligned with those of pure laboratory-synthesized HA, achieving a density of 3.14 g/cm3 and a hardness of 477.3 MPa. These results underscore the importance of source material and processing conditions in determining the mechanical properties of hydroxyapatite.