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Pengendalian Proses Pada Katalitik Pirolisis Serabut Kelapa Sawit Dengan Menggunakan Reaktor Batch Wulandari, Yeni Ria; Rezki, Amelia Sri; Afifah, Dian Ayu; Hamdi, Rafiqul
REACTOR: Journal of Research on Chemistry and Engineering Vol 5, No 2: December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.158

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Indonesia is the largest producer of palm oil in the world. The palm oil industry always produces solid waste, one of which is palm fiber. Palm fiber can be processed into chemicals or renewable fuels. Catalytic pyrolysis is a pyrolysis process using a catalyst, the purpose of pyrolysis using a catalyst is to upgrade the product. In this study, the pyrolysis process was carried out in a batch reactor with controlled temperature. Catalytic pyrolysis was carried out at a temperature of 400oC with a catalyst to oil palm fiber ratio of 1:2. The control system uses a feedback controller system. Pyrolysis of palm fiber with Al white and NiCl (II) catalysts produces bio-oil products with the highest yield. Pyrolysis with Al2O3 catalyst produces higher Bio-char products. The density of the water phase bio-oil is close to the density of water, and the viscosity of the bio-oil with the oil phase is more than 10 Cp. Based on GC-MS analysis, the largest component in bio-oil is acetic acid. Bio-oil and Bio-char pyrolysis products have the potential as new chemicals, renewable energy and adsorbents.
Fermentasi Kopi Robusta Dengan Lactococcus lactis subsp. Untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Rasa Kopi Nurmalasari, Enny; Kusmiyati, Kusmiyati; Yahya, Agung Kurnia; Heratri, Agnes; Kubikazari, Sinju
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.157

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Fermentation in coffee provides new modulation to the taste and sensory profile of coffee, thereby enhancing its flavor quality. Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) strains are used for fermentation in the wet process and have been proven to improve the overall flavor of the coffee. Therefore, in this study, coffee fermentation will be carried out using Lactococcus lactis subsp. to improve coffee flavor quality. The study begins with preparing the starter medium, starter culture, and fermentation. Subsequently, proximate analysis and a cupping test are conducted to assess the flavor profile of the coffee. The results of this study show that coffee fermentation can increase the number of LAB with longer fermentation times. Furthermore, proximate results indicate that fermented Robusta coffee contains 7.86% less fat compared to non-fermented Robusta coffee, which has 15.02% fat. The cupping test results for fermented Robusta coffee reveal a total score of 81, with the clean cup and uniformity aspects scoring 10. This total is higher than that of non-fermented Robusta coffee, thus proving that fermentation using Lactococcus lactis subsp. can improve coffee flavor quality.
Desulfurisasi Batubara Dengan Metode Leaching Menggunakan Gel Lidah Buaya Wahyuni, Alfia; Tanjung, Diva Amanda; Hapsauqi, Iqbal; Desmiarti, Reni; Desfitri, Erda Rahmilaila
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.136

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Coal is still the world's main energy source, widely used in power generation, steel production materials, cement industry, alumina processing plant paper factories and other chemical industries. Burning coal with high sulfur content produces sulfur dioxide gas (SO2), which can directly or indirectly disrupt the environment and contribute to air pollution and the formation of acid rain. Therefore, desulfurization has become an interesting research topic to improve coal quality. In this research, coal desulfurization is carried out using aloe vera gel as a solvent. 300 ml of aloe vera gel was contacted with 50 grams of coal using a magnetic stirrer with varying stirring speeds of 500 and 750 rpm, for duration 2, 3, 5 and 7 hours. Then, separated, dried, and analyzed for sulfur content, ash content, and calorific value. The results showed that the sulfur content decreased by 19.11% to 24.61%, the ash content decreased by 8.51% to 12.56%, and the calorific value was obtained respectively 6439cal/g, 6381 cal/g, 6433 cal/g, and 6467 cal/g.
Pengaruh Temperatur Pengeringan Terhadap Swelling dan Tensile Strength Edible Film Hasil Pemanfaatan Tepung Umbi Porang (Amorphophallus muelleri Blume) Amyranti, Mutia; Nurlatifah, Ismi; Maftukhah, Siti; Arlianti, Lily
REACTOR: Journal of Research on Chemistry and Engineering Vol 5, No 2: December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.162

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Food packaging is the process of protecting a food product to maintain durability and quality consistency. Edible film made from porang tubers is a sustainable and innovative solution to reduce plastic waste and improve food preservation. Porang tuber (Amorphopallus muelleri blume) is a valuable plant as its high glucomannan content can be processed into porang flour. The drying process is one of the important steps in the preparation of porang tuber flour. One of the polysaccharides used in edible films is starch from glucomannan derived from Porang tubers. Glucomannan is an alternative material developed because of the high polysaccharide content in porang tubers, namely mannan, which has the ability to form a good film layer, good biocompatibility, biodegradable and has the ability to form a gel. This study was conducted with the aim to determine the effect of drying temperature on the results of edible films obtained, in terms of swelling and tensile strength values using porang tuber starch. The main stages of this research are the preparation of glycerol-plastized porang tuber flour solution and then the stage of making porang tuber flour edible film. In the manufacture of edible film, the drying process is carried out with temperature variations of 40, 50 and 600C. The highest swelling and tensile strength values were obtained in porang flour edible film at 50 0C, where the swelling and tensile strength values were 61.1% and 0.75 MPa.
Optimasi Pemanfaatan Katalis TiO2/Karbon Aktif (Sekam Padi) Untuk Degradasi Methyl Violet Secara Sonolisis dan Fotolisis Safni, Safni; Aldini, Tasya; Yefrida, Yefrida; Zilfa, Zilfa; Deliza, Deliza
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.156

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The textile industry is a major contributor to pollution, with 10-15% of dyes lost in wastewater during processing, including Methyl Violet. The degradation products of these dyes are often carcinogenic. Conventional biological treatment methods are ineffective due to the complex nature of synthetic dyes. A study aimed to develop a new photocatalytic activity using a UV A lamp and sonolysis using a sonicator. The study modified TiO2/Activated Carbon from Rice Husk as a catalyst to degrade Methyl Violet and textile industry effluent effectively, which was dual benefits as an adsorbent-photocatalyst. Results showed that the degradation by sonolysis and photolysis was 12.99% and 79.16%, respectively. The degradation by photolysis was 14.95% and 94.12%. The light and catalyst with the highest percentage of degradation were TiO2/activated carbon with UV A light of 94.12%. This study aims to develop effective treatment techniques for the textile industry's dyes.
Efektivitas Metode Fenton-TiO2-UV Terhadap Degradasi Warna dan Chemical Oxygen Demand Pada Pengolahan Palm Oil Mill Effluent Teguh, Dedi; Hanifah, Windia; Cendekia, Devy; Phelia, Arlina; Sari, Nita Pita; Adib, Asraf Wa
REACTOR: Journal of Research on Chemistry and Engineering Vol 5, No 2: December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.160

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The palm oil industry produces POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent) liquid waste. POME is generally brownish, has an odor, and contains dissolved and suspended solids in the form of colloids and oil residue with a high Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) content. Currently, the POME processing system still uses a conventional system known as the open pond system. This research aims to reduce the burden of organic materials related to removing COD levels, and color. It can solve the technical and operational obstacles of conventional processing systems. One of the extensive efforts to process POME is to develop Fenton-based photocatalytic technology, namely the Fenton-TiO2-UV method. Photocatalytic technology has several general processes involving semiconductor photocatalysts such as TiO2 and photon (UV) energy sources. In this study, the Fenton-TiO2-UV method was used with variations in the Fenton molar ratio of 1:100, 1:200, 1:300 (v/v), reaction times of 30, 60, and 90 minutes with TiO2 concentration 0.6% and uses 2 UV lamps (15 watts). This study achieved the maximum color degradation percentage at a Fenton molar ratio of 1:100 with a reaction time of 30 minutes, namely 95.28%. Meanwhile, the maximum COD degradation percentage was achieved at a Fenton molar ratio of 1:100 with a reaction time of 90 minutes, namely 98.88%.
Penggunaan Biji Pepaya Sebagai Koagulan Alami Dalam Pengolahan Air Limbah Domestik Adawiyah, Syardah Ugra Al; Koly, Faryda Veronica Lamma
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52759/reactor.v5i2.155

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One of the chemical contaminants in domestic wastewater is phosphate. High phosphate levels in water can cause algae bloom (eutrophication), which leads to a decrease in oxygen concentration in the water body and subsequently results in the death of aquatic organisms. Papaya seeds contain natural polymers in the form of proteins that act as natural polyelectrolytes, helping to reduce chemical contaminants in waste. This study aims to determine the most effective dose of papaya seed coagulant (Carica papaya L.) for lowering phosphate levels, turbidity and pH of domestic wastewater. An experimental method was used with varying sizes and doses of papaya seed coagulant: 70, 80 dan 90 mesh, and doses: 0.5 grams, 1 gram, 1.5 grams, and 2 grams, tested using a jar test. The reduction in phosphate levels in domestic wastewater was measured with a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results showed the treatment of domestic wastewater for reducing phosphate levels using papaya seed (Carica papaya L.) coagulant can be achieved by adding 2 grams of coagulant with a particle size of 90 mesh. Under these conditions, the phosphate levels decreased from 2.1529 mg L⁻¹ to 0,1907 mg L⁻¹, with an efficiency of 88.96%. According to the Domestic Wastewater Quality Standard No. 68 of 2016, the maximum allowable phosphate concentration is 0.2 mg L⁻¹, making the research results close to the established standard. Additionally, turbidity decreased from 86.55 NTU to 26.40 NTU, while the pH level increased from 6.5 to 6.9. This study suggests that papaya seeds could be a cost-effective, sustainable alternative for domestic wastewater treatment, especially in reducing phosphate contamination and helping maintain water quality

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