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FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYETHERSULFONE (PES) MEMBRANES BY BLENDING POLYMERS FOR REMOVAL OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN AIR Br Sembiring, Nava Resi; Ramadani, Devi; Fathanah, Umi; Sofyana
JURNAL KIMIA SAINTEK DAN PENDIDIKAN Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): JURNAL KIMIA SAINTEK DAN PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : Program Studi Kimia - Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51544/kimia.v8i1.4962

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The PES membrane was modified using a polymer blending method to improve the performance and characteristics of the membrane. This research aims to see the effect of adding biosilica additives on the performance characteristics of PES membranes and determine the optimal composition of additives and solvents for making membranes. The membrane was made using the Non-solvent Induced Phase Separation (NIPS) method with a composition consisting of 18% PES, with the addition of varying concentrations of silica (1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and the membrane using the solvent N-Methyl- 2 Pyrrolidone (NMP) and Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO). Membrane characterization was carried out by observing membrane morphology using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), membrane surface functional group analysis test using Fourier Tranform Infrared (FTIR), membrane porosity test using the dry-wet weight procedure method, the highest porosity value was found on membrane B2 using a solvent DMSO with 2% silica is 16.88%. Membrane performance was carried out by pure water flux testing, the highest pure water flux value was found in membrane B2 with 2% silica, namely 64.14 L/m2.h. The antifouling test uses flux ratio recovery, the highest antifouling value is found on the A3 membrane with 3% silica, namely 91.3%. As well as rejection of the humic acid solution as a Natural Organic Matter (NOM) sample model using the ultrafiltration (UF) module with a dead end filtration flow system, the highest rejection value was found on the B2 membrane with 2% silica, namely 64.4%.
Characterization of TPO Enzyme and its Immunogenecity in New Zealand White Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Ramadani, Devi; Wijaya, Andreas Budi; Srihardyastutie, Arie; Wuragil, Dyah Kinasih; Rosandi, Rulli; Rudijanto, Achmad; Aulanni'am, Aulanni'am
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 10 No 12 (2024): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v10i12.9539

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Hypothyroidism is characterized by inadequate production of thyroid hormones, chiefly thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid peroxidase (TPO), is an enzyme and crucial for producing thyroid hormones, and also serves as a primary autoantigen in autoimmune thyroid conditions, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. The existence of anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO) indicates an autoimmune response in which the immune system TPO which is normally recognized as part of the body (self), begins to be identified by the immune system as a something foreign (non-self). This study aimed to characterize, measure TPO activity, and evaluate the immunogenicity of TPO protein derived from patient serum and its ability to induce TPO antibody production in New Zealand White Rabbits. TPO protein isolation was achieved through SDS-PAGE and confirmed by western blot technique have molecular weight of 52 kDa. In samples from normal patients, the average TPO enzyme activity was 31.34 U/mL, while in hypothyroid patients, the average activity increased to 49.46 U/mL. TPO polyclonal antibody production in rabbits indicated its immunogenicity, peaking in week eight post-immunization, with an ELISA absorbance of 0.555. Dot blot analysis further confirmed anti-TPO sensitivity at various dilutions, anti-TPO has a high sensitivity at 1:80 dilution still detects TPO in sera patient.