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Characteristics of Chitosan from Black Soldier Fly Pupa Shells as a Crosslinking Agent in the Manufacture of Slow-Release Fertilizer Hydrogels Sri Wahyuna Saragih; Wardatul Husna Irham; Ingrid Ovie Yosephine; Muhammad Ferza; Bella Yulia; Annisah Fadhilah
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i1.9692

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Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide obtained through the deacetylation of chitin, exhibits unique properties that make it a potential material for various applications, including agriculture. This study aims to examine the characteristics of chitosan derived from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) pupa shells and its role as a crosslinking agent in polymer-based hydrogel synthesis for slow-release fertilizers. Chitosan was isolated through chemical processes, including demineralization, deproteinization, and deacetylation. Characterization was conducted using FTIR, XRD, SEM, TEM, and TGA. The results revealed that chitosan from BSF pupa shells has a degree of deacetylation of 83%, a semi-crystalline and slightly amorphous structure, pores that enhance water absorption capacity, and high thermal stability. These properties make chitosan an effective crosslinking agent, improving hydrogel stability and extending nutrient release duration. These findings demonstrate the potential of chitosan as an innovative material for hydrogel applications in sustainable agriculture.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH TEMPURUNG KELAPA MENJADI BRIKET ARANG DI DESA UJUNG RAMBE, KECAMATAN BANGUN PURBA KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG Sri Wahyuna Saragih; Rahimah; Friska Anggraini Barus; Busrizal Faisal; Adi Pranata; Toto Budianto; Yudha Febri Pramudiansyah; Muhammad Ferza; Budi Mulyara
BHAKTI: JURNAL PENGABDIAN DAN PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT Vol. 3 No. 02 (2024): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Islam Tribakti (UIT) Lirboyo Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33367/bjppm.v3i02.6413

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Coconut plantations produce residue or waste that has not been utilized optimally. There are three types of waste produced by coconut plantations, namely solid waste, liquid waste and gas. One use of coconut solid waste is to use it as a renewable energy source or as an alternative fuel such as making charcoal briquettes. This potential illustration can be used as a waste processing innovation, which does not rule out the possibility of making society's economic cycle better. The aim of this research is to provide education to the people of Ujung Rambe Village, Bangun Purba District, Deli Serdang Regency about the use of coconut shell waste into charcoal briquettes. Providing education to the people of Ujung Rambe Village, Bangun Purba District, Deli Serdang Regency turns the process of making charcoal briquettes into a side income so that it can improve the community's economic benefits in daily life