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Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills through Project-Based Chemistry Practicum Using Seaweed Hydrogel Design Dulanlebit, Yeanchon Henry; Hernani, Hernani; Liliasari, Liliasari; Amran, Muhammad Bachri
Tadris: Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Tarbiyah Vol 9 No 2 (2024): Tadris: Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Tarbiyah
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/tadris.v9i2.24847

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This study explores the effectiveness of a project-based chemistry practicum in enhancing critical thinking and conceptual understanding among chemistry teacher candidates. Using a seaweed-based hydrogel as a medium for adsorbing metal ions, the practicum incorporates contextual learning processes, including problem investigation, collaborative engagement, and technology design. Conducted with 36 students at Pattimura University, the study applied a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative observations and quantitative data analysis. Results indicate significant improvements in students' critical thinking, as evidenced by an N-Gain of 0.72, enhanced worksheet scores, and better practicum outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of integrating environmental resources and technological tools in practicum activities to foster creativity and innovation. However, the study highlights the need for adequate laboratory resources, extended practicum time, and advanced rubrics to assess complex learning outcomes effectively. These insights contribute to the development of advanced chemistry practicum models that align with 21st-century learning skills.
Technopreneurship and Market Feasibility of Modified Carrageenan Hydrogel for Industrial Heavy Metal Remediation Dulanlebit, Yeanchon Henry; Hernani, Hernani; Liliasari, Liliasari; Amran, Muhammad Bachri; Pangilinan, Greian April
Aptisi Transactions On Technopreneurship (ATT) Vol 8 No 1 (2026): March
Publisher : Pandawan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34306/att.v8i1.622

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Heavy metal pollution in aquatic systems increases the need for sustainable and efficient natural adsorbent materials, and carrageenan extracted from Eucheuma cottonii, which contains O–H, S=O, C–O–S, and 3,6-anhydrogalactose functional groups, offers strong potential for binding metal ions. However, the adsorption efficiency of natural carrageenan for Copper (Cu2+) and Cadmium (Cd2+) ions remains limited, which frames the central problem of this study. In addressing this issue, the method employed involves synthesizing carrageenan hydrogel through alkaline extraction of Eucheuma cottonii and evaluating its adsorption capacity under controlled experimental conditions. The hydrogel was characterized and tested at pH 6–7, with a contact time of 90 minutes, an initial concentration of 200 mg/L, and an adsorbent mass of 6 g, followed by kinetic and isotherm modeling to analyze adsorption behavior. Based on the Findings, ionic exchange interactions between sulfate ester groups of K-carrageenan and metal cations significantly enhance adsorption performance, with the adsorption process following a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Freundlich isotherm providing the best fit R2 > 0.90, indicating heterogeneous multilayer adsorption. In the Conclusion, the chemically modified carrageenan hydrogel demonstrates effective adsorption of copper and cadmium ions and presents strong potential as an eco-friendly and efficient biomaterial for heavy metal remediation.