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Molecular Vibration and Physicochemical Performance of Proton-Conducting Solid Polymer Electrolyte Membrane based on CMC/PVA/CH3COONH4 Ndruru, Sun Theo Constan Lotebulo; Rachmadhanti, Elvira Nur; Fridarima, Shanny; Berghuis, Nila Tanyela; Prasetyo, Ridho; Yulianti, Evi; Hayati, Atika Trisna; Adriana, Risda; Siregar, Rabiyatul Adawiyah; Sofyan, Muhammad Ihsan; Sampora, Yulianti; Annas, Dicky; Madiabu, Muhammad Jihad
Molekul Vol 19 No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.jm.2024.19.3.11001

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This work studied examined the influence of ammonium acetate (CH3COONH4) on CMC/PVA-based solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) membranes, focusing on molecular vibration, proton conductivity, and physicochemical properties. SPE membranes were prepared via the casting solution method with varying CH3COONH4 concentrations to determine the optimal proton conductivity. Various characterizations, including FTIR, EIS, XRD, and TGA, were performed. The optimal membrane condition was achieved with 10 wt-% CH3COONH4 in the CMC/PVA (80/20) blend, yielding proton conductivity of 3.93×10⁻⁴ S/cm and favorable mechanical, thermal, and crystallinity properties, making it suitable for proton-conducting polymer applications. Keywords: ammonium acetate, carboxymethyl cellulose, ionic conductivity, poly(vinyl alcohol), proton battery, solid electrolyte membrane
Antihistamine Potential of Red Alga Acanthophora spicifera Through Combination In Vivo, In Vitro, and In Silico Study Wahyuni, Ilmi; Soekamto, Nunuk Hariani; Rasyid, Herlina; Annisa, Nurul; Adriana, Risda; Putri, Alifiah Alfaniah Alfattah; Basir, Djabal Nur; Ahmad, Ahyar; Fauziah, St.; Irfandi, Rizal
Indonesian Journal of Chemistry Vol 26, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/ijc.109199

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Red alga Acanthophora spicifera is a marine species with potential as a source of natural antihistamines. This study evaluated the bioactivity of its secondary metabolites through in vivo, in vitro, and in silico approaches. Extracts were obtained by successive maceration using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol. In vivo testing on BALB/c mice showed that extract administration did not cause significant weight loss. However, its effect on allergic symptoms was significant (p < 0.05), with the methanol extract identified as the most effective by the Mann–Whitney test. In vitro assays revealed a significant reduction in histamine levels (p < 0.05) during sensitization, treatment, and post-challenge phases, particularly in the methanol extract group. In silico docking demonstrated that two compounds from the methanol extract exhibited strong binding affinity to the H1 receptor (PDB ID: 3RZE), with binding energies of −6.27 and −5.06 kcal/mol. These findings suggest that A. spicifera, particularly its methanol extract, is a promising source of natural antihistamines with potential applications in the development of safer allergy treatments.