Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Palm Kernel Shell as a Source of Functional Biochar: A Review of Recent Scientific Progress Margareta N. Cahyanti; Dewi K.A. Kusumahastuti; Sri Hartini
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 9 (2025): September
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i9.11849

Abstract

This report examined the research trends in production and application of biochar derived from palm kernel shells (PKS) over the past decade. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted on 63 articles indexed in Scopus between 2015 and 2025, with bibliometric mapping performed using VOSviewer. From 2015, the number of publications on PKS biochar grew gradually, reaching a peak in 2020 and 2023.  Through the use of keyword co-occurrence mapping, four significant clusters of PKS biochar research were identified. These clusters primarily dealt with pyrolysis, activated carbon, biofuels, and biomass usage as main themes.  The term "biochar" has a critical function in connecting applications pertaining to agriculture, the environment, and energy, as seen by its core positioning and strong keyword connections across clusters.  Su Shiung Lam and Rock Keey Liew (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu) have the strongest collaboration link (strength 17), according to the VOSviewer study, which is supported by 6 documents and 640 citations.  Based on the number of publications, Malaysia is the leader in PKS biochar research with 33, followed by Thailand with 8 and Indonesia with 6. The findings of this study can serve as a useful reference for researchers and institutions looking to understand current trends, active contributors, and major themes in PKS biochar research.
Collaborative Approach: "Chemistry Goes to School" To Increase Interest in Studying Chemistry in High School (Based on Main Higher Education Work Indicators): Pendekatan Kolaboratif: "Chemistry Goes to School" Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Kimia di SMA (Berbasis Indikator Kerja Utama Perguruan Tinggi) Dewi KA. Kusumahastuti; Margareta N. Cahyanti; Tirza W. Brotosudarmo; Jose DM. Yonggulemba; Sri Hartini
JATI EMAS (Jurnal Aplikasi Teknik dan Pengabdian Masyarakat) Vol. 7 No. 3 (2023): Jati Emas (Jurnal Aplikasi Teknik dan Pengabdian Masyarakat)
Publisher : DPD Jatim Perkumpulan Dosen Indonesia Semesta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

"Chemistry Goes to School" is an educational program that aims to introduce basic chemistry concepts to students in an interesting and interactive way. This program is designed not only based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Higher Education but also to educate students about the principles of chemistry in everyday life and inspire their interest in the field of chemistry. The implemented program components include (a) interactive scientific discussions with professors from abroad, (b) interactive chemistry games and (c) exhibition of lecturers' and students' research results. The "Chemistry Goes to School" program is expected to be able to change students' view of chemistry from something complicated to something interesting and relevant in their daily lives. With an interactive and varied approach, it is hoped that students will feel more involved and motivated in learning chemistry. The feedback from this activity was that the students were very enthusiastic, and this activity was very useful. The input from this activity is that similar activities are to be carried out periodically in schools.