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Computational and Experimental Research in Materials and Renewable Energy (CERiMRE)
Published by Universitas Jember
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2747173X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.19184/cerimre.v3i2.23544
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Computational and Experimental Research in Materials and Renewable Energy (CERiMRE) journal receives scientific articles of experimental and/or computational research that using many tools and methods as computational methods (Micromagnetic simulation, DFT Density Functional Theory, MD molecular dynamics, CFD computational fluid dynamics, MC Monte Carlo, FEM finite element method, transport neutron equation, etc) and standard experimental tools and analysis (FTIR, XRD, EDAX, bending test, etc) to develop potential applications of new materials and renewable energy sources. The materials and renewable energy under investigation may show: Prediction of material properties for new potential applications as electronics materials, photonics materials, magnetic materials, spintronics materials, optoelectronics materials, nuclear materials, thermoelectric materials, etc. Exploration of new design of renewable energy resources as in nuclear power plants, solar cell, fuel cells, biomass, thermoelectric generators, nuclear batteries, wind, wave, geothermal, etc.
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Interaction Between Liquid Lead and FeNi Material Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation Ramadhany, Feryna; Misto, Misto; Mulyono, Tri; Hasan, Moh.
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 1 (2022): May
Publisher : Physics Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i1.31477

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The liquid lead corrosion is often described as a damage of the metal surface due to the high solubility of atoms of the metal that flowing into the liquid metal medium through the diffusion process. This research was conducted to examine the performance of FeNi alloys in liquid lead at various compositions, especially the metal structure conditions due to interactions between metal atoms at high temperatures. To see the performance of this FeNi alloy steel, the parameter that you want to know is the diffusion coefficient of its constituent elements. The potential used is the Lennard-Jones potential. This research uses the LAMMPS molecular dynamics simulation software. From the simulation works can be concluded that the lowest diffusion coefficient of Fe in liquid lead which produces the strongest structure is at the composition (concentration) 65% Fe and 35% Ni with related diffusion coefficient of 5.8582 x 10-12 m2/s, where at this value the corrosion of FeNi in Liquid lead can already be reduced till 77.32%.Keywords: Liquid lead corrosion, Molecular dynamics, FeNi Alloy, Composition, LAMMPS.
Energy Yield of the Carbonized Plant Leaf, Petiole and Branch Biomass Briquettes for Sustainable Production of Future Fuels Nurhayati, Arry Y.; Naufal, Achmad Zulfi N.; Hariadi, Yuda C.
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 1 (2022): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i1.31509

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The effective use of waste biomass is an important factor for sustainability and global energy consciousness. Unsurprisingly, tree wastes such as leaves, petiole and branch are plentiful during trimming or autumn season which offer an economical source of biomass. The objective of this study was to probe the mechanical and thermal characteristics of briquettes created from tree waste of langsat, guava and rambutan tree. Collected tree wastes (leaves, petiole and branches) were chopped, mixed and then carbonized at 400-600 °C using a Charcoal Retort tube system. The briquettes were molded manually using a Hydraulically Briquetting Machine at pressures of 20 and 50 N/cm2 for half an hour to 3 hours with regards on the type, density and fragments of the tree. Two system and machine were designed and fabricated by Biophysics Lab, Dept. of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Jember. Results indicated that briquettes made from tree waste of langsat, guava and rambutan have signs of mechanical and thermal properties which can be used as briquettes for various industrial uses.Keywords: Sustainability, Alternate fuel, Tree waste, Biomass, Briquette
Neutron Mean Free Path in the Slab Reactor Core using One-Dimensional Multi-group Diffusion Equation Nabila, Putri; Shafii, Mohammad Ali; Tongkukut, Seni Herlina J.
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 1 (2022): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i1.31566

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Analysis of the neutron mean free path in the slab reactor core has been carried out using one-dimensional multi-group diffusion equation. This study aims to determine the neutron mean free path in the slab reactor core with the neutron diffusion coefficient calculation using macroscopic cross-section data in the nuclear fuel cell level and the neutron flux distribution. The type of reactor used in this research is a fast reactor with nuclear fuel is uranium-plutonium nitride (U-PuN). The neutron mean free path is calculated for 70 energy groups of neutron by dividing the energy groups, namely the fast energy group, the intermediate energy group and the thermal energy group. The results showed that the neutron mean free path value for U-235 and Pu-239 fuels were obtained almost the same in all energy groups, namely in the fast energy group ranging from 0.11.10-2 to 0.17.10-2 cm, in the intermediate energy group 0.16.10-2 to 1.78.10-2 cm, and in the thermal energy group 0.4.0-2 to 8.04.10-2 cm. The neutron mean free path value for U-238 fuel is much smaller than that for U-235 and Pu-239 fuel, ranging from 0.03.10-2 to 0.36.10-2 cm. These results can be confirmed, because U-238 fuel is a fertile material. Keywords: Neutron mean free path, diffusion equation, neutron flux, slab reactor core
Analytical Methods for Mathematical Modeling of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) Performance for Different Local Natural Dye Photosensitizers Yerima, Jamu Benson; Ezike, Sabastine Chinedu; William, Dunama; Babangida, Alkali
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i2.33499

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In this paper, a new approach to generate the modified ideal diode factor of solar cells was developed which overcomes the problem of assuming its value a constant. Five models were employed to calculate the five-model parameters of one standard solar cell and fourteen DSSCs with varying photosensitizers. The results exhibit the conversion efficiencies of the solar cells studied lies in the range 2.57% ≤ η ≤ 0.03%. In particular, the standard cell has the highest efficiency 3.02% followed by DSSCs with photosensitizers: bitter gourd (2.57%), mango (1%), and bougainvillea (0.83%). Also, the five model parameters calculated are all positive for El Tayyan model and the rest of the models show discrepancies of varying degrees. Furthermore, despite the existence of these discrepancies, the results reveal good fit between the model data and experimental data I-V curves. This suggests the tendency or possibility that irregular parameters may be desirable for some applications. Thus, the discrepancies found in the estimated parameters can serve as a vital assessment criterion and tool for researchers and engineers in selecting the appropriate parameter estimation method for their applications. Keywords: Analytical methods, Mathematical modeling, DSSCs, Photosensitizers, Irregular parameters, Conversion efficiency.
A Brief Review on the Electrical Resistivity Of Aluminium Alloy and its Nanoparticles at Low Temperature Khalid, Inzamam
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i2.33637

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The objective of this review article is to study the resistivity of aluminium alloy at low temperatures. Various articles have been thoroughly studied for this review. Alloys that contain Al as dominant metal are termed as Al alloys. The first conventional Al alloy was prepared A6160 whose major constituents are Si and Mg. Al metal in its pure form has very high electrical conductivity but it is soft. Foils and conductor cables are made of Al. For advanced applications, Al is alloyed. The review has briefly explained the physical background of electrical resistivity and analysis of chosen material, aluminium alloy. Furthermore it has also discussed the resistivity of nanoparticles of Aluminium alloy.Keywords: Aluminium alloys, electrical resistivity, temperature, impurity.
Optical Ray Tracing Simulation by Using Monte Carlo Method for Reflectance-based Photoplethysmography Sensor in Human Skin and Fingertip Model Misran, Muhamad Affiq Bin; Bilgaiyan, Anubha; Hattori, Reiji
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i2.31668

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The pulse oximetry device has been used for decades to monitor human pulse rate and oxygen saturation. There are two types of pulse oximetry which are transmission and reflection based. However, most devices are unsuitable for daily health monitoring due to the bulkiness and inconvenience of long-term monitoring while continuously doing everyday activities. Therefore, developing a wearable device such as a patch would benefit the users. Several factors can be considered for such a system. One of them is the distance between the source and detector since both are the major components of this system. However, there is still a lack of information in this regard. This study used the ray-tracing Monte Carlo method to simulate transmittance and reflectance-based oximetry principles with a 663 nm wavelength as the light source. The results show the ray tracing behavior from the light source to the photodetector in the biological tissue under two different structures mentioned previously. The separation between the light source and the detector should be less than 3 mm for the reflection type. A significant difference was observed for a distance greater than 3 mm compared with the transmission-based, which has a higher photocurrent even at a 7 mm distance. However, this transmission-based device is limited to the placement of the device on the body part. It is due to the thickness, which varies depending on the body parts themselves. Therefore, wearable pulse oximetry devices with the reflectance-based principle are better due to higher signal acquisition than the transmittance-based, especially for the daily health monitoring system. Furthermore, it also can be used throughout any body part. This reflection-based device can fully utilize microfabrication to integrate the light source and photodetector.Keywords: PPG sensor, Monte Carlo, tissue optics, pulse oximetry, photoplethysmography.
Photoelctrochemically Manufactured HgO/Cu2O Monolayer with Ameliorate Photovoltaic Features Abdurrahman, Muhammad; Burari, F. W.; Olasoji, O. W.
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i2.31858

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This writing report acquaint the chances for promoting efficiency betterment of p-Cu2O electrode for PECs likewise in production of hydrogen gas, using HgO/Cu2O hetero-structure. The arrangement was accomplished by both bracing the surface of p-Cu2O plate embattled through thermal oxidization of copper sheet and also acquiring low cost, effortless and low impairment engineering deposition for utilizing HgO as absorber layer. The altitudinous efficiency of 4.80% and open circuit voltage of 185MV were incurred in an HgO/Cu2O hetero-structure PEC solar cell commence with copper foil thickness (0.1mm) substrate for preparing the Cu2O thin film under oxygen gas pressure at 950℃ by thermal oxidizing techniques. It is requisite to augmented the interface at the hetero-structure junction to accomplished a soaring efficiency in HgO/Cu2O/HgO semiconductor beside multiplicative the parallel resistance and remittent the series resistance.Keywords: thermal oxidation, cuprous oxide, hetero-structure, J-V characteristic, photoelectrochemical, annealing, etching.
Environmental Radioactivity Concentrations and Assessment of Radiological Hazards in Soil Around Bandung Nuclear Area Chussetijowati, Juni; Seno, Haryo; Muliawan, Dani
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i2.31989

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Bandung nuclear area is an area which is nuclear reactor named TRIGA 2000 and research laboratory located. The reactor and research laboratory are utilized for training, researching and radioisotopes production that has potential to contaminate the environment. Environmental radioactivity monitoring is done periodically to find out potential radioactive release from activities inside Bandung nuclear area to surroundings. However, the assessment of radiological hazards to determine the potential radiological dangers to humans and environment around Bandung nuclear area is not done yet. The objective of this study is assessing the radiological hazards in Bandung nuclear area by comparing the data from soil samples taken in environment radiological monitoring activity with the recommendation data based on UNSCEAR and other references to find out the radiological hazards that potentially affect to humans, where this assessment has never been carried out in this area. The assessment of radiological hazards in this study is limited to Ra-226, Th-232 and K-40 nuclides because contributing to radiation dose received by human. The study was conducted by collecting soil samples from several sampling points inside and outside Bandung nuclear area. Then, the nuclides of Ra-226, Th-232 and K-40 contained in soil samples are measured by using the gamma-ray spectrometry method with high resolution detector that is HPGe (High Purity Germanium) and a computer-based Multichannel Analyzer (MCA). The results indicated that the concentration of environmental radioactivity ranged between 11.02 to 32.66 Bq/kg for Ra-226; 19.44 to 43.83 Bq/kg for Th-232 and 56.00 to 183.39 Bq/kg for K-40. This study also obtained results that the radiological hazard of the gamma dose rate ranged from 23.54 to 40.23 nGy/h, the radium equivalent was 51.77 to 89.78 Bq/kg; the external hazard index was 0.14 to 0.24 and the internal from 0.18 to 0.33; the index of radioactivity level was 0.37 to 0.63. The annual effective dose equivalent for outdoor ranged from 0.03 to 0.05 mSv/y and indoor was 0.12 to 0.20 mSv/y. The lifetime cancer risk for outdoors ranged from 0.10x10–3 to 0.17x10–3 and indoor was 0.4x10–3 to 0.69x10–3. The values of radiological hazard were below the international requirements. There is no potential risk of natural radiation of gamma ionizing radiation exposure in soil samples around the Bandung nuclear area for workers, the public, and the environment.Keywords: Environment, Radiological, Hazard, Gamma, Spectrometry.
Innovative Compact Molten Salt Reactor (ICMSR) Analysis for Mo-99 Production Hardiyanti, Iza Shafera; Suparmi, A; Harto, Andang Widi
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 5 No 2 (2022): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v5i2.32069

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Mo-99 isotope production calculation in the ICMSR (Innovative Compact Molten Salt Reactor) with the computer code MCNP6 has been carried out. ICMSR is a conceptual design of the MSR type reactor that uses NaF-ThF4-UF4 fuel with an enrichment of 235U of 19.75%. This reactor operates in thermal neutron spectrum with a graphite moderator. ICMSR is a power reactor that produces Mo-99 as a by-product. Calculations carried out for 12 days of operation show that the reactor condition is still critical so that there will be no intervention from refueling. The total Mo-99 produced until the 12th day is 9.118 x 106 Ci. Mo-99 can be extracted from the reactor as long as the power reactor is operating so it will be economically advantageous.Keywords: 99Mo, isotope production, ICMSR, MCNP, criticality
The Optical Energy Gap of the Semiconducting Intrinsic Layer for Organic Solar Cell Applications Firdaus, Aulia Anisa; Purwandari, Endhah; Asih, Retno; Sholih, Ahmad; Darminto, Darminto
Computational And Experimental Research In Materials And Renewable Energy Vol 6 No 1 (2023): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19184/cerimre.v6i1.39254

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The optical energy gap of the semiconducting intrinsic layer plays a crucial role in determining the increase in efficiency. The carbon-based biomass can be a choice for the silicon used as solar cell material. Here, we proposed the best biomass that can be used as a semiconductor component in solar cell applications. Coconut shells as bio-waste and palmyra sap, which are available in most areas of Indonesia, can be the best candidates to be considered. The XRD measurement showed both organic materials have an amorphous phase. The coconut shells sample has two peaks that are identical to graphene peaks, therefore this material is called graphenic-like carbon (GC). Furthermore, from the UV-visible spectroscopy, it was shown that both materials have a high transmittance of more than 95%, which indicates that they have transparent properties. Also, the Tauc plot method gives information about the optical energy gap of coconut shell charcoal (GC) and palmyra sap (a:C) which are 2.67 and 1.83 eV, respectively. From this result, palmyra sap becomes promising material to be applied as an intrinsic layer for semiconducting components in solar cell applications.Keywords: Amorphous phase, Coconut shells charcoal, Optical energy gap, Palmyra sugar.