JKPK (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia)
Vol 8, No 2 (2023): JKPK (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia)

Effect of Polyaniline/Graphene Oxide Thickness as A Gas Sensor Material for Robusta Coffee Aroma Tests

Tri Mulyono (Department of Chemistry, Mathematic and Natural Science, Jember, Indonesia)
Asnawati Asnawati (Department of Chemistry, Mathematic and Natural Science, Universitas Jember, Indonesia)
Silvia Sri Wulandari (Department of Chemistry, Mathematic and Natural Science, Universitas Jember, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2023

Abstract

The intricate aroma of coffee arises from a complex blend of volatile compounds, each characterized by distinct attributes and intensities. This study focuses on synthesizing and characterizing the PANI/GO composite. It explores the impact of sensor thickness, rooted in the PaNi/GO composite, on its responsiveness to coffee aroma. Moreover, the findings hold promise as a reference point for sensor development. The PANI/GO composite, doped with HCl, was synthesized using a chemical oxidative polymerization technique in an aqueous solution, employing ammonium persulfate (APS) as the oxidant. Functional group analysis was conducted on the synthesized PANI/GO composite via FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared). Subsequently, the composite was employed to create a gas sensor with varying thicknesses—0.14, 0.21, 0.28, 0.35, and 0.44 mm. This PANI/GO gas sensor was evaluated using robusta coffee steam from the Sidomulyo region, with resistance measurements performed using a multimeter. The optimization process encompassed sensor conductivity, sensitivity, response time, and repeatability considerations. The most effective sensor thickness emerged as 'Sensor 4,' possessing a 0.35 mm thickness, showcasing a conductivity of 4.69 x 10-9 S/cm, sensitivity of 0.67, response time of 18 seconds, and repeatability of 2.10%. These outcomes hold significant implications for enhancing sensor design and performance, particularly in capturing intricate aromatic profiles such as coffee scents.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jkpk

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry

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The JKPK (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan Kimia) is a national journal, published three times a year in April, August, and December, containing research articles on Chemistry and Chemistry ...